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TRANSPEC SAFETY VENT
The roof hatch serves as an important emergency exit and, therefore, it is crucial that it is always main-
tained properly and instruction labels are in place and clearly visible. All emergency exits should be in-
spected and operated daily to ensure that they are labeled and operate properly per the instructions pro-
vided.
MAINTENANCE CAUTIONS
Transpec Safety Vents are designed to provide years of reliable ser-
vice with a minimum of maintenance. All components are rust proof
with life time finishes, and moving parts are Teflon coated to eliminate
need for lubrication. Use of lubricants, paints, or other coatings-such as
graffiti deterring spray-is not recommended.
Suggested maintenance includes periodic inspection of attaching fas-
teners for evidence of loosening due to tampering, and regular cleaning
with mild soap and water. Although there are other cleaning solutions
available, some of them contain solvents and other chemicals that can
attack the high strength materials used in the production of safety vents.
It is the customer’s responsibility to ensure that cleaning solutions
are compatible with the materials used on safety vents.
Graffiti removing cleaners often contain acetone, ether, lacquer thinner, or other solvents known to de-
stroy the high strength properties of many engineering plastics and use of these cleaners must be avoided.
Graffiti resisting coatings often leave a sticky residue that interferes with smooth up/down movement of
the ventilator mechanism. Some of these coatings also contain solvents that will reduce the strength of certain
components. Use of these coatings on safety vents is at considerable risk and should be avoided.
SERVICE AND REPAIRS
All components used in the production of Safety Vents are available as service parts, except for one hinge
that represents a possible hazard when improperly reattached to a hidden tapping plate that is often dam-
aged, whenever the hinge is damaged. The tapping plate is permanently laminated between the inner and
outer cover assemblies and can neither be inspected nor replaced. It is, therefore, necessary to replace the
entire assembly following damage to the hinge.
CAUTION: Hinge assembly is critical and hinge should never be removed from cover assembly. Fasten-
ers used in this assembly are special and have critical torque requirements and tamper resistant heads to
discourage tampering.
FRONT ACCESS
To service components behind or
underneath the dash area, access can
be gained through the front access
panel. Remove screws around front
access panel for access to windshield
wiper motors and wiring.
PUSH UP TO OPEN
FOR VENTILATION
PULL DOWN TO CLOSE
FOR EMERGENCY EXIT
LATCHED
TURN KNOB
PUSH KNOB
ROOF HATCH
Pop up front or rear or raise
vertically for additional ventilation
