ARBOC Spirit 2015, Service & Operation Manual

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Revised: 5/22/2015 Page 17
OPERATIONS
ARBOC Specialty Vehicles Control Panel
The switch panel controls all major bus functions:
A - Interior Lights On/OFF Switch
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When the switch is in the “ON” position, all passenger lights will illuminate.
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When the switch is in the “W/DOOR” position, all passenger lights will illuminate
when the entry door is FULLY opened.
B - Door Open/Close Switch Operation
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To Open the Door:
o
Bring the bus to a complete stop.
o
Press the brake and shift the transmission into park.
o
Press and hold the door switch to open the door (you must hold this switch
to allow the door to open completely). The ramp area lights will light up
when the door is fully open.
o
If you release the switch prior to the door fully opening, the door will stop
opening. Press and hold the switch again and the door will resume
opening.
o
The door switch must be held until the desired operation is completed.
Releasing the switch in mid-operation will halt the door at that position.
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To Close the Door:
o
Press and hold the door switch to close the door.
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The door will ALWAYS open when the vehicle is Key-off, but is limited to 5 mph
or less when the vehicle is key-on operational.
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The door will only close when the ramp is fully stowed.
C – Power Ramp Deploy/Stow Switch Operation
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As a safety feature, you can stop the ramp at any time by releasing the switch.
To prevent injury or bus damage do not attempt to operate the control panel until
you’ve determined that nothing is blocking the doors, ramp, and path is clear of
obstacles.
o
Bring the bus to a complete stop. Press the brake pedal and shift
transmission into PARK.
o
The switch is active only when the vehicle is key-on operational and in
secure mode (park brake set, shifter in Park, and entry door fully opened).
o
Ensure that customers are clear of the ramp area and press the power
ramp switch. You can either use the dash console switch or the exterior
switches (optional).
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The Ramp switch must be held until the desired operation is completed.
o
Depress/Hold the “DEPLOY” to extend the ramp.
o
Depress/Hold the “STOW” to retract the ramp.