how to open a roof hatch
How do you open a roof hatch?
How do you close a rooftop hatch?
Closing from below: With door open fully open, descend ladder or stair to a position where your head is at the curb level. With one hand, grasp the red vinyl grip handle on the hold open arm and pull forward to disengage. Then, grasp the pull handle to fully close the cover, making sure slam latch engages the catch.
What is the purpose of a roof hatch?
Roof hatches are frequently used to provide safe and convenient access to and from rooftop areas in commercial buildings. These products allow service personnel to gain access to the roof for maintenance and facilitate the installation or removal of large pieces of equipment into or out of a building.
How do you access the roof?
You may also be able to access the roof from a deck or balcony, either by climbing over the rail onto an adjacent roof slope or by setting up a ladder. The typical method for accessing roofs is by a ladder resting on the ground and leaning against the edge of the roof.
How do you close an emergency hatch?
How do you close a Bilco roof hatch?
Closing from below:
While holding onto ladder with one hand, grasp red vinyl grip on the hold-open arm and pull in the direc- tion of closing. Continue pulling on the red grip until cover is fully closed and latched.