Specifications

December 2013
REQUEST FOR PROPOSALS FOR
PURCHASE AND DELIVERY OF HEAVY-DUTY BUSES
RFP SRTA-2014-01
TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS
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control of engine movement in all axis to prevent premature wear and failure of
engine accessories, drive belts, piping, hoses and related hardware
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c. Engine shall meet all applicable Federal and State clean air standards as they
pertain to diesel engines.
d. The rear mounts for the engine shall be attached to engine bell housing.
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e. All accessories, other than the air conditioning compressor and one (1) other
component, shall be driven from engine without use of drive belts or chains. A
maximum of two (2) belt driven accessories shall be accepted.
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f. The engine installation shall contain the latest available specific provision for
emission and sound control per State/Federal regulations for the year the coach
is delivered. The installation must meet the requirements as established under
Section 4.3 "Internal Noise” and Section 4.4 “External Noise" of these technical
specifications.
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g. Fleetguard spin-on oil filter, or approved equal, shall be mounted to the engine.
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h. A Spinner II, model 76 transit by-pass filter, or approved equal, shall be
provided and mounted in an easily accessible area. Use of this system and
the installation design shall be authorized by the engine manufacturer.
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i. The oil filler tube and oil dipstick shall be accessible through the engine
compartment door. Both shall be readily accessible without the removal of belt
guards for engine servicing.
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11.2 Engine Protection
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a. The engine shall be protected from failures by the electronic module and sensors
consisting of no less than "Low Coolant", Low Oil Pressure, and "Oil Over-
Temperature", "Coolant Over-Temperature" will provide information to the control
module regarding the engine's condition.
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b. Once a signal is received from a sensor, the engine control module will provide
the Operator with "Check Engine" and "Stop Engine" lights and alarm at the dash
board area. In addition, a code associated with the detected problem is stored in
the Engine Control Module memory.
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c. When the two (2) lights are illuminated, the Engine Control Module cuts power
back. Thirty (30) seconds after fault detection, the engine is cut off completely.
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d. A momentary type stop engine override button will be provided, which enables
the Operator to receive another thirty (30) seconds of operation before shut-
down.
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e. The Engine Control Module shall be equipped with a self diagnostic system as
well as engine system protection and engine performance diagnostics. A failure
shall be retained by the control module for evaluation by garage personnel using
a diagnostic reader.
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f. The Engine Control Module shall be remote mounted to allow easy access to
service and diagnose the ECM.