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6. Service and Repair General
6.1. General Operation
6.1.1. This section describes how to iden-
tify and remedy problems on the SMART
ventilation and emergency exit hatch.
6.2.2. At the start of winter the dome
seal should be inspected and treat-
ed with a rubber care product.
6.2.3. Regular visual inspections in-
clude checking for the following:
• Inspect the cover (dome)
for damage, cracks, etc.
• Inspect the sealing surfaces
for debris, dirt and moisture.
• Inspect the dome seal to ensure that
it is correctly positioned and in good
shape, particularly around the hinges.
• Inspect the release mecha-
nism and cable to ensure that it is
not damaged and properly secured
to the handle and hinge pins.
• Inspect the emergency release
handle to ensure that it is in its cradle.
Servicing the hatch requires special knowledge of the struc-
ture and operation of the ventilation hatch. Service must
only be performed by trained personnel or an authorized
service center.
CAUTION
6.1.1. The following potential causes
of malfunctions have not been included
and should always be checked to elimi-
nate as the source of failures:
• Corrosion of the parts
• Loose fasteners
• Damaged or frayed cables
6.2. Inspection
6.2.1. The roof hatches should be in-
spected once per year in an authorized
service center. The service center will
perform the appropriate inspections
and tests using the service manual.
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