Specifications

December 2013
REQUEST FOR PROPOSALS FOR
PURCHASE AND DELIVERY OF HEAVY-DUTY BUSES
RFP SRTA-2014-01
TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS
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7. Fluorescent Light Switch: 3-position toggle switch having "All-Off-Rear"
positions with legend "Interior Lights."
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8. Brake retarder: 2-position "On-Off" switch with the legend "Retarder" and
"On-Off."
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9. Radio "Emergency Call" switch. No legend allowed. Locate in sidewall
panel near driver’s left knee position.
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10. Door control handle.
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11. Switch for fan for defrosting the windshield.
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12. Fire Suppression System Controls - The detection and fire suppression
control console shall be mounted at the rear of the side console.
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c. Instrument Panel shall be manufacturer's standard for heavy-duty service, with
clear lettering for identification. The instrument panel shall house the following
controls:
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1. Panel light dimmer: A rotary rheostat, labeled "Panel Lights", which
controls the intensity of the panel and legend lights.
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2. Wiper control: An air control for each side, with lighted legend "Wiper",
which controls the windshield wipers.
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3. The instrument panel shall contain, at a minimum, the following indicator
lights:
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Left Turn Signal Exit Door Open
Right Turn Signal Charging Failure*
Hot Engine Brakes On
Low Engine Oil Pressure High Beam Headlights
Low Air Pressure Door Unlock Function
Fire Warning Retarder
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*Charging Failure indicator light shall be on dash, also.
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4. Indicator lights shall be arranged across the top of the instrument panel.
Location to be approved by the SRTA.
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d. Turn signal switches shall be located on the floor near the driver's left foot and
shall be constructed with polarized multi-connector plugs.
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e. The instrument panel shall house the following monitor devices:
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1. A dual-needle gauge that monitors air pressure in the front and rear
brake reservoirs.
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2. Speedometer: A speedometer with MPH as major markings, 0-80 MPH.
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14.13 Door Electrical