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# Rooftop Box Manual Open/Close

If the Rooftop Box needs to be opened or closed without power, follow these steps.

<figure><img src="/files/LhpTqcKlBSCFOYBBIVhL" alt=""><figcaption><p>Rooftop Box external manual open port</p></figcaption></figure>

<figure><img src="/files/r4nwtE6bLjD23wM55hwM" alt=""><figcaption><p>Rooftop Box interior manual open port</p></figcaption></figure>

## Required Items:

* 8mm socket (5/16" socket can also fit)
* Socket wrench or power drill

## To Open

1. Disconnect power to the Rooftop Box. In an emergency, it is possible to open or close without power, but this has potential to damage the unit.
2. Pull the dust cap off of the manual open port on the exterior of the unit. Insert a 8mm socket attached to either a socket wrench or electric drill onto the hex shaft, and push inward to engage the gear. Continue pushing inward while turning counterclockwise.
3. When the lids swing open enough to block that port, switch to the interior shaft on the top of the unit and continue turn clockwise until the lids are fully open.

## To Close

1. Disconnect power to the Rooftop Box. In an emergency, it is possible to open or close without power, but this has potential to damage the unit.
2. Insert an 8mm socket attached to either a socket wrench or electric drill onto the hex shaft on the top of the unit, and turn counterclockwise.
3. When the lids swing closed enough to block that shaft, switch to the exterior port. Pull the dust cap off of the manual open port on the exterior of the unit.  Insert a 8mm socket attached to either a socket wrench or electric drill onto the hex shaft, and push inward to engage the gear. Continue pushing inward while turning clockwise until the lids are fully closed.

{% hint style="danger" %}
Use of an impact wrench may damage the mechanism. Be careful not to apply excessive force, typically no more than 10Nm (7ft-lb) of torque is required to open or close the Rooftop Box.
{% endhint %}


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