TMC MCI mc-9 - Emergency Escape

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SIDE SASH
EMERGENCY RELEASE BAR
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Emergency Escape
Side Sash
All side passenger windcws con be opened from the ins ide for
emergency escape purposes . Window sosh is hinged ot the top and con
be opened by pu lli ng ou t and up on the re l ease ba r, then pushing
window sash out. Instruction plates ore mounted below the -s as h on
release bars ot each seat location.
Emergency Exit Hatch
Two emergency escape hatches ore located in the roof, opening
size approximately 18" x 25" ( 457 x 635mm ). To open in case of
EMERGENCY, pull ha nd le fu ll y to unlock a nd push hatch open. To close,
pull
hatch down with handle in open position the n push handle to lock
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Emergency Ventilation
For emergency ventilation the hatch may be portiolly opened os
above then held by engoging the spring and prop mechanism . From
this position,
upwa rd pressure on the hatch wi ll release spring
engagement and allow ha tch to be fully opened . If hatch is to be closed
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partia lly open pos ition the prop must !,e disengoged by either
opening the hot ch unt il prop is freed or by pivoti ng the prop arm out of
the open end of spring.
CAUTION:
Beware of low overhead clearances if running with roof hatches
open . The emergency ventilation controls are intended for use only
to enable the vehicle to reach a service point in case of air
conditioning system failure. Couse of air conditioning loss should
be located and corrected before further operation. When trouble
hos been corrected , make sure tha t emergency ventilation controls
ore returned to th e normal operating positions .
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