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ZERO EMISSION CITY BUS Owner’s
Manual

BCI Zero Emission City Bus

OWNER’S MANUAL

Bus and Coach International Pty Ltd

Summary of Contents for Zero Emission City Bus

Page 1: ...October 2020 issue 1 Page 1 of 29 bcibus com au ZERO EMISSION CITY BUS Owner s Manual BCI Zero Emission City Bus OWNER S MANUAL Bus and Coach International Pty Ltd...

Page 2: ...provide you with a more comfortable and safe service which will add value to your business Please ensure you operate and maintain the vehicle with care and attention BCI will not be responsible for a...

Page 3: ...Pages 10 16 D Passenger Door Operating Instructions Page 17 E Emergency exits Page 18 Section 4 Startup and Driving A Routine Checks Before After Driving Page 19 B Checks Before After EveryOne Week D...

Page 4: ...October 2020 issue 1 Page 4 of 29 Table of Contents continued ZERO EMISSION CITY BUS Owner s Manual Section 7 Trouble Shooting A Chassis Pages 27 28 B Body Page 28 C Electrical Equipment Page 29...

Page 5: ...Product Warranty Please refer to the BCI Warranty Guide Booklet for further details Please ensure all users STRICTLY follow the Operating Instructions of the vehicle so that it is used and maintained...

Page 6: ...se 6450 Front overhang 2750 Rear overhang 3280 Approach angle departure angle full load 8 8 2A 2 Vehicle Mass kg Body Mass approx Vehicle with 45 seats 12 700 Gross Vehicle Mass GVM 18000 Maximum axle...

Page 7: ...ing 2B 4 Rear Axle Model Type ZF A132 with Knorr disc brakes 13 000 kg rating Final gear ratio 5 87 Brake type Pneumatic control braking system Knorr disc brakes 2B 5 Steering System Type Bosch 8098 s...

Page 8: ...89V Configuration 12 packs in total 6 located on the roof and 6 at the rear below floor level 2C Body Structure 2C 1 Structure type Monocoque Body Frame 2C 2 Structure of the Vehicle Body The structur...

Page 9: ...p to 45 seated passengers All seats are approved for public transportation and 2C 7 Interior trim The following items can be found inside the vehicle Driver s side sun visor electric front windshield...

Page 10: ...he Driver s Seat whilst the vehicle is in motion 12 3B Steering wheel column adjustment Please refer to item 3C 6 7 page 15 With vehicle at normal pressure momentarily press switch and adjust steering...

Page 11: ...re 6 This is located on the left side of the steering column Figure 5 Figure 6 Horn switch Push the button on the end of the indicator stalk to activate the horn release to turn off To spray water on...

Page 12: ...2 position 2 lamp activation standing lights 3 position 3 main headlight activation Push button Figure 8 3C 3 2 Hill hold When stationary on an incline press switch to assist with maintaining a stable...

Page 13: ...Saloon lights switch 1 2 3 4 5 6 3 Driver s light switch 4 School light switch 5 Lane departure switch 6 Rearview mirror heater switch 7 Steering column adjustment 8 Middle door button 9 Front door bu...

Page 14: ...f 3C 5 7 3C 5 8 3C 5 9 Steering column adjustment With vehicle at normal pressure momentarily press switch and adjust steering wheel column position to suit Note there is a 3 second window to adjust t...

Page 15: ...ver forward both are spring loaded 3C8 2 2 To apply the park brake pull the lever back until it locks into position if the lever springs forward it is not locked in position and the brakes are not app...

Page 16: ...ing figure 17 17a Note Please refer to charging station operating manual for chargingprocedure It is a CCS2 charging socket for DC charging using an external charger compliant to IEC 61851 23 DC elect...

Page 17: ...side of each door Figure 19a 3F 3 Passengers with wheelchairs prams There is a button figure 19c located on the right hand side of the front door Passengers press this button to alert the driver the...

Page 18: ...truck with the emergency hammer in order to break the window Figure 20b The emergency window can be broken using the hammer located inside the vehicle NB All windows can be broken with the hammer 3G 2...

Page 19: ...and dash mileage display function normally or not 4A 6 Discharge any water in the air tanks figure 21 Toggle the drain valve to dispel any grease dirt and water thoroughly from the air tanks If there...

Page 20: ...eaches midway in the reservoir viewing mirror Some air may be drawn in during the pouring process it is important to turn the steering wheel to the two full lock positions several times so as to exhau...

Page 21: ...e power steering DO NOT select neutral when coasting down hills as this is not only dangerous but can cause extensive damage to the motor Please note the following points for driving in winter conditi...

Page 22: ...em as this can cause extensive engine damage DO NOT spray high pressure water onto the radiator fins or any Electronic Control Unit ECU 5C Maintaining the batteries For up to date and correct battery...

Page 23: ...hecking of the fluid levels etc MUST be done in between these recommended services For buses operating under arduous conditions these service intervals must be reduced Confirm details from the Supplie...

Page 24: ...ressures and tyres for damage 31 Check for any abnormal tyre wear 32 Check wheel nuts are secure 33 Lubricate all grease points accordingly 34 Check all chassis fastening points for looseness and wear...

Page 25: ...sary LV System 3 Check battery terminals for corrosion and tension LV System 4 Check differential oil level 5 Check steering system for leaks damage and correct operation 6 Check steering system for w...

Page 26: ...lights and stickers for wear and damage 39 Check operation of air conditioner 40 Replace air conditioner cabin filter 6C Recommendations for lubricants 6C 1 Choosing the lubricant according to the Sup...

Page 27: ...ed and the door warning light on dash for open rear door is no longer illuminated Vehicle is not in N gear Select N on shift range selector Bus isolator switch has not been turned back ON Turn ON bus...

Page 28: ...ts on tie rod ends or drag link Check and re tension as necessary Loose steering wheel retaining nut Re tension nut Uneven tyre wear Incorrect tyre pressures Check and reset tyre pressures Incorrect w...

Page 29: ...is difficult to start The DCDC inside 4in1 box has been damaged Repair the DCDC The conditions of the power charging are not met Inspect the conditions or call service Lose of battery power The batter...

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