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Introduction
This Manual applies to the following Vetus Hatches type:
- Libero (Escape, deck and ventilation hatches)
- Planus (Escape, deck and ventilation hatches)
For drawings see pages 9 and 10.
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Operation
2.1
Opening
• Release the clamp if locked, see Drawing 1 - (1).
• Turn the clamps quarter of a turn and push the hatch open. The
clamps can also be opened from the outside.
• Lock the hatch in the open position with the knob on the catch.
PLANUS hatches and LIBERO ventilation hatches are not equipped
with a catch, these hatch remain open in any position due to its
clamp hinges.
2.2
Ventilation
• Open the hatch about 1 cm (3/8") and turn the clamp back to the
closed position; the hatch is now locked in the ventilation posi-
tion, see Drawing 1 - (3) and (4).
• Lock the clamp if required, see Drawing 1 - (2).
2.3
Closing
• Ensure that the clamps are in the 'open' position.
• Release the catch knob (Only Libero escape and deck hatches).
• Pull the hatch closed, turn the clamps a quarter of a turn and lock
them, see Drawing 1 - (2).
3
Safety
Escape hatch clamps must be unlocked when sailing, see Drawing
1 - (1).
Always check that catches have been properly locked! Unexpected
closing of a hatch can pinch fingers or toes.
4
Fitting
N.B.: The highest permitted design category or the highest permit-
ted area of use is stated on every hatch.
When fitting the hatch, take the following into account:
- The hatch must open outward.
- Fit the hatch in a completely flat surface! The hatch will never be
watertight when closed if fitted in a curved surface!
First, fill out the curved surface with a close-fitting wood frame.
- It is not possible to check that the hatch is watertight until it has
been completely built into the ship.
- When the hatch has not been fitted in the ship, the opening and
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closing of the hatch can damage the aluminium frame and/or
hinges when the hinges have been adjusted very tight!
- Even when the hatch has been built in, the hinges should not be
adjusted too tightly; this could damage the frame and/or hinge,
so that a good seal can no longer be guaranteed.
• Draw the hole to be cut out using the hatch deck frame, see Draw-
ing 2.
• Cut the hole in the ship by sawing for polyester, aluminium or
wood, or by acetylene cutting for steel.
• Remove all burrs carefully and smooth the edges.
Dust released when cutting and sanding glass-fibre reinforced poly-
ester is hazardous to lungs and eyes. So always wear a dust mask
and goggles when working with this material. Ventilate the working
area well.
• Position the hatch over the cut hole and mark the fixing holes for
the frame, see Drawing 3. Drill the holes and remove any burrs.
• Apply a sufficient amount of sealant to ensure a good seal, see
Drawing 4. Position the hatch on deck.
• Fixing the frame to the deck - deck material:
- Glass-fibre reinforced polyester; use self-tapping panel screws,
4.2 mm diameter.
- Steel; use M5 nuts and screws.
5
Maintenance
• Clean the anodized or powder-coated aluminium profiles regu-
larly; 2 to 4 times a year, depending on how dirty they get.
• Use only neutral cleaning agents. Do NOT use alkaline, acid and/
or abrasive cleaners.
• After cleaning, apply a thin coat of transparent wax for protection.
• Protect the sealing rubbers with talcum powder.
5.1
PLANUS hatches and LIBERO ventilation hatch-
es
Re-adjusting the hinges
Adjust the hinges if the hatch will not remain in the open position,
see Drawing 5.
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Technical Data
Libero:
Deck frame, hatch frame
Window
Planus:
Deck frame
Window
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: Aluminium (AlMgSi0.5)
: PMMA 10 mm
: Aluminium (AlMgSi0.5)
: PMMA 10 mm
vetus® Hatches
