Pinpoint Test D: The Roof Opening Panel Is Noisy During Operation
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- D1 CHECK THE ROOF OPENING PANEL GLASS FOR OBSTRUCTIONS OR DAMAGE
- Check the roof opening panel glass for any obstructions or damage from the following:
- sand.
- dirt.
- leaves.
- Are there any obstructions or damage?
- Yes: REMOVE all obstructions. REPAIR the roof opening panel as necessary. TEST the system for normal operation.
- No: GO to D2 .
- Check the roof opening panel glass for any obstructions or damage from the following:
- D2 CHECK THE ROOF OPENING PANEL GLASS OPERATION
- Check the roof opening panel glass during operation.
- Is the roof opening panel glass loose or not correctly aligned?
- Yes: ALIGN the roof opening panel. REFER to ROOF OPENING PANEL ALIGNMENT . VERIFY all bolts are tightened to specification. TEST the system for normal operation.
- No: GO to D3 .
- D3 CHECK THE ROOF OPENING PANEL TRACKS
- Open the roof opening panel glass.
- Check the tracks for obstructions or signs of damage.
- Are the tracks OK?
- Yes: GO to D4 .
- No: REMOVE all obstructions. REPAIR any damage as necessary. TEST the system for normal operation.
- D4 CHECK THE ROOF OPENING PANEL SHIELD
- Check the roof opening panel shield for correct movement.
- Is the shield moving correctly?
- Yes: GO to D5 .
- No: REPAIR or INSTALL a new roof opening panel shield. REFER to ROOF OPENING PANEL SHIELD . TEST the system for normal operation.
- D5 CHECK THE ROOF OPENING PANEL MOTOR
- Gain access to the roof opening panel motor.
- Open the roof opening panel.
- Does the motor make excessive noise?
- Yes: INSTALL a new roof opening panel motor. REFER to ROOF OPENING PANEL MOTOR . TEST the system for normal operation.
- No: ALIGN the roof opening panel glass. REFER to ROOF OPENING PANEL ALIGNMENT . TEST the system for normal operation.