School Bus Specifications - Texas Department of Public Safety

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LAMPS, SIGNALS AND WARNING DEVICESAlternately Flashing Signal Lamps; when the master switch is on, opening the lift door shallactivate the red warning lights with the ignition off or on.LEVEL TESTThe sides of any bus provided with a wheelchair lift shall be within plus or minus two (2) inchesof each other when measured from comparable points on each side to the ground with the busempty and parked on a level hard surface (such as concrete). Chassis springs and suspensionshall be adjusted as necessary to provide a level bus when the additional weight of a wheelchairlift is installed.HYDRAULIC SYSTEM AND RELATED COMPONENTSElectric-hydraulic wheelchair lifts shall be furnished with a hydraulic system for lift operation.The components shall include, but not be limited to, the following:Hoses and Fittings: Hose, hose fittings, and hydraulic fittings shall meet the requirementsof SAE J517, J516, and J514, respectively, for nominal size(s) furnished.Hydraulic Cylinders: Hydraulic cylinders shall be installed for lift operations. Piston roddiameter of each cylinder shall be a minimum three fourths (3/4) inch. Cylinders shall havea minimum of thirty four (34) inches of extension action and shall lift a minimum of eighthundred (800) pounds in addition to the weight of the lift.Hydraulic Fluid Reservoir: A reservoir for hydraulic fluid shall be furnished and installed inan accessible location to allow easy checking of the fluid level and filling as necessary. Fluidcapacity and type shall be as recommended by the lift manufacturer.Hydraulic Valves: The system shall provide valves for the following actions:Over pressure: A pressure-limiting device to prevent over loading of the lift systemdesign capacity.Override: A bypass valve (or other means) shall be provided to prevent the lifting of thebus by over extending the hydraulic cylinders.Power Failure: The system shall be equipped with a manual back up system for raisingand lowering the wheelchair platform in case of power failure. No tools other thanthose provided and stored on the lift shall be required for manual operation.MAINTENANCE, TRAINING AND SERVICEDocuments: A comprehensive operator's, maintenance, and parts manual(s) shall be providedfor the lift with each bus. Parts manuals must be designed so that all replaceable parts areillustrated by line drawings and such parts are numbered on the illustration, with a partdescription on a separate list under the corresponding part number. Part descriptions should beannotated appropriately with the part number, a proper description (part name) and thequantity required for the application listed in the drawing. Any maintenance actions that, ifdone improperly, could result in an unsafe condition must be identified and clearly emphasizedin the maintenance manual. All components which must be isolated or identified for ease oftroubleshooting and diagnosis, such as electrical wiring and components or hydraulic lines,hoses, or valves must be clearly identified in the service manual as to their specific functionsand relation to other parts.Section D-3
MAINTENANCE, TRAINING AND SERVICE (continued)Maintenance Accessibility: All systems or components serviced, as part of the periodicmaintenance of the lift, whose failure may cause a safety hazard or a road call, shall be readilyaccessible for service and inspection. To the extent practicable, removal or physical movementof components unrelated to the specific maintenance and/or repair tasks involved shall beunnecessary. Relative accessibility of components, measured in time required to gain access,shall be inversely proportional to frequency of maintenance and repair of the components.Wheelchair Lift and Securement System Literature and Training: The following informationshall be provided with each vehicle equipped with a securement system:A. Detailed installation, service and parts manual.B. Detailed instructions for the proper use of the wheel chair securement and occupantrestraint system.C. The vendor shall be responsible for providing for lift and securement training. Thistraining could be audiovisual or hands on by a qualified representative of themanufacturer of the lift and securement equipment.MOUNTING AND INSTALLATIONInstallation shall be such that vibrations will be minimal. The wheelchair lift shall be installed bythe bus body manufacturer or authorized dealer of the lift manufacturer. The lift may bemounted on the front right curbside or right rear curbside of the school bus body floor. It shallbe securely bolted in place through the floor using the lift manufacturers’ recommendedfastening system. The bus floor and frame shall be reinforced as required to support the liftand load. The tail pipe may be routed anywhere between the frame rails to provide sufficientclearance for the lift, but shall not exit in the lift area.OPERATING CONTROLS AND SAFETY DEVICESOperating Switches: Controls for each movement of the lift shall be through a remote pendanttypecontrol (or equivalent) equipped with automatic return-to-off switches. Electrical cablesshall be copper, rubber insulated and of sufficient length to allow operation of the lift frominside and outside of bus.Warning and Safety Devices:Safety Switch: A safety switch shall be installed at or near the service door to preventoperation of the lift except when all special service doors are open.Warning Light: A signal light, mounted near the other dashboard instruments, shall warnthe driver when the ignition switch is activated and the special service doors are open orajar, i.e., not completely closed.Section D-4
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Page 8: DEFINITIONS AND ABBREVIATIONS ASTM:
Page 11 and 12: SCHOOL BUS TYPESType A: A "Type A"
Page 13 and 14: ODOMETER DISCLOSURE STATEMENTThe Tr
Page 15 and 16: DELIVERY TIMEBuses may be delivered
Page 17 and 18: SECTION BCHASSISSPECIFICATIONSTypeA
Page 19 and 20: BATTERY (IES)The storage battery (i
Page 21 and 22: EXHAUST SYSTEMComponent Placement:
Page 23 and 24: WIRINGAll wiring shall conform to c
Page 25 and 26: MINIMUM CHASSIS SPECIFICATIONS CHAR
Page 27 and 28: TEXAS SCHOOL BUS BODY SPECIFICATION
Page 29 and 30: ELECTRICAL EQUIPMENT AND WIRING (co
Page 31 and 32: EMERGENCY EQUIPMENT (continued)ROAD
Page 33 and 34: INSULATION AND SEALING OF JOINTSIns
Page 35 and 36: CONTROL PANEL LIGHTINGThe control p
Page 37 and 38: PAINT AND FINISHPaint finish coats
Page 39 and 40: SEATING REQUIREMENTS, PASSENGER (co
Page 41 and 42: STRUCTURAL DESIGN (continued)C. All
Page 43 and 44: WINDOWSSide Windows, Passenger, Sta
Page 45 and 46: SECTION DSPECIALLYEQUIPPED BUSESTyp
Page 47: ELECTRICAL SYSTEMAll wiring and wir
Page 51 and 52: Securement and Restraint System - G
Page 53 and 54: SECTION EAIRCONDITIONING
Page 55 and 56: AIR CONDITIONING TEST (continued)2.
Page 57 and 58: Tinting (continued):b. Windshield:
Page 59 and 60: SECTION FADDITIONALEQUIPMENT(OPTION
Page 61 and 62: OPTIONNO.CHASSIS OPTIONSDESCRIPTION
Page 63 and 64: 13. Mud flaps, with Brackets, mount
Page 65 and 66: BODY OPTIONS27. Acoustical ceiling
Page 67 and 68: 36. Flat floor (Desirable and used
Page 69 and 70: 47. Mirrors, exterior rear view - s
Page 71 and 72: 58. Seat anchoragesEight (8) lower
Page 73 and 74: 72. Wheelchair liftIndicate locatio
Page 75 and 76: SECTION GSPECIFICATIONSCHECKLIST
Page 77 and 78: SCHOOL BUS PURCHASER PRE-SERVICE CH
Page 79 and 80: (2) FRONT LIGHTS AND SIGNALS____Lig
Page 81 and 82: (4) OTHER____Bumper, front1. Presse
Page 83 and 84: ____School bus lettering1. “Schoo
Page 85 and 86: (7) INSIDE____Alarm, backup1. Autom
Page 87 and 88: ____Lamp, step well1. Actuated by o
Page 89 and 90: ____Step-well1. Type D (24 - 90 pas
Page 91 and 92: (8) UNDERNEATH____Absorber, shock (
Page 93 and 94: Section G-18
Page 95 and 96: SECTION HADDITIONALINFORMATION
Page 97 and 98: ADDITIONAL INFORMATION (continued)S
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