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Operator’s Compartment

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16. Headlight Dimmer Foot 

Control Switch
This foot switch, when 
activated, selects the headlight 
high or low beam settings.

17. Side Control Panel

This panel, located on the left 
hand side of the operator, 
contains controls and switches 
necessary for various vehicle 
systems operations.

These systems include climate 
control, front and rear door 
control, master control of the 
vehicle electrical system, 
lighting, etc. 

See “Driver’s 

Side Control Panel” on 
page 19.

18. Alternating Current Traction 

Motor (ACTM) Gear Selector
Drive modes available on this 
selector are Drive (D), Neutral 
(N), and Reverse (R). 

See 

“Gear Range Selector 
Position” on page 43.

19. Door Emergency Release 

Valve
This rotary air valve overrides 
the air system to allow front 
doors to be opened manually. 

See “Malfunction in Opening 
and Closing Front Door” on 
page 57.

20. Driver’s Door Control Push 

Buttons
The rear and front door 
controller push buttons allow 
the operator to activate the 
front and/or rear doors. Press 
once to open and press again 
to close the doors.

21. Tilt/Telescopic Steering 

Column Lever

The steering column is 
equipped with adjustment 
features that accommodate the 
size and height of most 
operators. Tilt and height 
features are adjusted using a 
lever on the left hand side of 
the steering column.

To adjust the tilt angle:

a. Pull back on the lever.

b. Grasp the steering wheel 

and adjust the angle forward 
and aft until the desired 
angle is reached.

WARNING

Stop the vehicle and apply the 
parking brake before adjusting 
the steering column. Failure to 
do so could result in loss of 
vehicle control, causing personal 
injury and/or vehicle damage.

Содержание SEATTLE 1343B

Страница 1: ...OPERATOR S MANUAL ORION VII HYBRID VEHICLE SEATTLE 1343B Printed December 13 2010...

Страница 2: ...es North America 350 Hazelhurst Road Mississauga Ontario Canada L5J 4T8 Telephone 905 403 1111 Daimler Buses North America 165 Base Road PO Box 748 Oriskany New York USA 13424 Telephone 315 223 5100 2...

Страница 3: ...MENT PANEL 9 WARNING LIGHTS AND INDICATORS 13 DRIVER S SIDE CONTROL PANEL 19 MASTER SWITCH 25 Engine Stop Position 25 Day Run Position 25 Night Run Position 25 Park Position 25 DESTINATION SIGNS 26 El...

Страница 4: ...ne 38 Starting Engine From Rear Control Panel 38 Stopping Engine From Rear Control Panel 39 Engine Protection System Electronically Controlled Engines Cummins ISB 39 B A E HYBRID PROPULSION SYSTEM 41...

Страница 5: ...trical System 49 HEATING AIR CONDITIONING AND VENTILATION 51 Front Heat Defrost Blower Switch 51 Climate Control System 52 Climate Control System Switch 52 Driver s Booster Blower Switch 52 Fresh Air...

Страница 6: ...ion 63 Operation 63 WHEELCHAIR RESTRAINT SYSTEM 65 Mobility Device Securement Instructions 65 ENGINE COOLING SYSTEM 67 Checking and Replenishing Engine Coolant 67 High Coolant Temperature 68 Low Engin...

Страница 7: ...safety equipment of the Orion VII EPA10 Hybrid Vehicle All personnel involved in the operation of this vehicle should read this manual before providing any public service For additional information o...

Страница 8: ...ttaching and securing restraining belts and to provide assistance when leaving the vehicle Special features of the vehicle fulfill passenger needs in the following areas Kneeling and wheelchair ramp f...

Страница 9: ...ediately be brought to the attention of qualified service personnel For further information on the HEV system refer to BAE Systems maintenance manual DANGER Use extreme caution if any work has to be p...

Страница 10: ...Booster Blower Vent 5 Driver s Pull Down Sunvisors 6 Door Master Switch 7 Exhaust Regeneration Override Switch 8 Regenerative Braking Switch 9 Gooseneck Microphone 10 Horn Button 11 Front Instrument...

Страница 11: ...e operator s area with additional climate control See Fresh Air Ventilation on page 53 5 Driver s Pull Down Sunvisors These adjustable pull down mechanisms located above the operator windshield and op...

Страница 12: ...ng various vehicle systems See Front Instrument Panel on page 9 12 Brake Pedal This foot operated treadle valve located on the compartment floor to the immediate right of the steering wheel applies th...

Страница 13: ...ides the air system to allow front doors to be opened manually See Malfunction in Opening and Closing Front Door on page 57 20 Driver s Door Control Push Buttons The rear and front door controller pus...

Страница 14: ...Operator s Compartment Page 8 c Push down slightly on the lever and gently articulate the wheel until the column locks in place...

Страница 15: ...Front Instrument Panel Page 9 FRONT INSTRUMENT PANEL...

Страница 16: ...conditions removed the vehicle from service immediately A flashing red light indicates a critical warning level of 11 under such conditions immediately move the vehicle to a safe location and shutdow...

Страница 17: ...ight on the gauge illuminates An EMPTY reading indicates 11 7 gallons of fuel remaining in the fuel tank 7 LED Warning Lights and Indicator Panel The vehicle is equipped with a visual and audible sign...

Страница 18: ...air remaining in the front accessory air tank 14 Windshield Wiper Washer Control Valve This rotary knob controls the left and right windshield wiper and has a built in washer control Push in and hold...

Страница 19: ...Warning Lights and Indicators Page 13 WARNING LIGHTS AND INDICATORS...

Страница 20: ...cation and shutdown the engine Report the fault to service maintenance personnel immediately LEGEND 1 Stop Engine Indicator 2 Left Turn Signal Indicator 3 Alternator Indicator 4 Low Air Pressure Indic...

Страница 21: ...to service maintenance personnel immediately 5 Brake ON Indicator This red indicator illuminates when a service brake application is made due to an application of the brake treadle valve an applicati...

Страница 22: ...the rear door sensitive edge detects an obstruction which is preventing the door panels from closing completely 13 Right Turn Signal Indicator This green indicator flashes ON OFF when the curbside dir...

Страница 23: ...dicator This red indicator illuminates when a fault has been detected with the rear door Contact less Acoustic Sensing System The class error fault will not prohibit operation of the rear doors 22 Reg...

Страница 24: ...erature 4 4 C 40 F for start up Once the operating temperature has been reached the indicator lamp will turn OFF and the engine will be ready for start up 27 Anti Lock Braking System ABS ON Indicator...

Страница 25: ...Driver s Side Control Panel Page 19 DRIVER S SIDE CONTROL PANEL...

Страница 26: ...the operator to increase or decrease the intensity of the operator s light located directly above the operator 5 Roadside Mirror Control This four way push button control remotely adjusts the exterior...

Страница 27: ...es the brake interlock circuit to prevent the vehicle from rolling when on an inclined surface 10 PCS Emergency Override Switch This rocker switch will override the HybriDrive protection system This w...

Страница 28: ...imate control system 13 Farebox Light Switch This two position ON OFF rocker switch when in the ON position illuminates the overhead farebox light When the Master Switch is in the NIGHT RUN PARK or DA...

Страница 29: ...els on the operator s front instrument panel and side control panel 19 Hazard Switch All exterior signal lights will flash simultaneously and the front dash indicator lights will also flash when this...

Страница 30: ...Panel Page 24 the ENGINE START switch to start the engine If the engine does not start within 14 seconds the starter interlock will not allow the operator to engage the starter until an additional 60...

Страница 31: ...electrical control circuits are energized including the running lights and headlights When the interior light switch is placed in the NORMAL position running lights and headlights illuminate as the Ma...

Страница 32: ...ed on the upper left side of the operator s compartment Operator s Display and Keyboard ODK The operator uses the ODK to control and verify the sign system s message displays during normal operation R...

Страница 33: ...Route Key Press to allow route number entry This function is determined by the transit authority programming Public Relations P R Message This key is used to enable public relations message code entr...

Страница 34: ...play brightness levels The left and right keys are used to scroll through the route an selection menus ENTER Key This permanently enabled key is used to activate a selected message code It functions o...

Страница 35: ...9 DRIVER S SEAT LEGEND 1 4 Way Adjustable Headrest Support 2 Back Inclination Handle 3 Seat Inclination Handle 4 Air Lumbar Adjustments 5 Auto Actuator Button 6 Suspension Limitor 7 Height Adjuster 8...

Страница 36: ...the seat cushion angle to be adjusted from 1 to 9 4 Air Lumbar Adjustments Three rocker switches are used to adjust the air lumbar requirements Push switch forward to inflate and push switch rearward...

Страница 37: ...complete with a retractable seat belt assembly The seat belt is fastened by slowly pulling the buckle over and across the lap and then engaging the buckle on the tongue A quick tug on the belt will lo...

Страница 38: ...procedure otherwise known as threshold braking will prevent the annoying jerking motion as the vehicle stops Stop lights on the rear of the vehicle along with the REGENERATIVE APPLIED indicator illumi...

Страница 39: ...ontrol Valve The parking brake control valve is located just below the side control panel and must be applied when the vehicle is parked To apply Pull the knob upwards pulling upwards on the knob appl...

Страница 40: ...strument panel An audible alarm will sound if the pressure drops below 70 psi When this circuit is activated safely stop the vehicle and report the loss of air to dispatch The vehicle should not be us...

Страница 41: ...l be disabled however the wheels will retain normal brake function The remaining unaffected wheel s will retain their ABS function After Servicing ABS System If the ABS light does not go out at igniti...

Страница 42: ...DAY RUN position The red STOP ENGINE and an amber CHECK ENGINE light located on the front instrument warning indicator panel will illuminate for approximately 10 seconds for a bulb check 3 Check all u...

Страница 43: ...promoting unnecessary wear If idling is unavoidable use the High Idle feature High Idle This feature increases engine idle speed from the normal 800 rpm to 1 100 rpm The High Idle switch located on th...

Страница 44: ...INE STOP position Starting Engine From Rear Control Panel DANGER Use extreme caution if any work has to be performed on the engine while it is running High voltage is present at the generator terminal...

Страница 45: ...led Engines Cummins ISB The ISB engine is equipped with an engine protection system This system monitors critical engine temperatures and pressures Engine protection features exist for Low Coolant Lev...

Страница 46: ...d the CHECK ENGINE and or STOP ENGINE dash indicator lights will illuminate The Electronic Control Module ECM which activates the system immediately limits current available throttle to 80 of full thr...

Страница 47: ...d in the ESS for later use Refer to your BAE service manual for further information on the HybriDrive system Propulsion Control System PCS The Hybrid Propulsion System has an electronic protection sys...

Страница 48: ...vehicle s speed exceeds 103 of the rated speed When this condition occurs the operator should apply the brakes in order to reduce vehicle speed ACTM rotor speed If the vehicle speed continues to incr...

Страница 49: ...tivated and sends a signal to the PCS which determines how much power is to be delivered to the rear axle via the ACTM and at what speed the engine will run When a brake pedal is depressed the pressur...

Страница 50: ...e hybrid propulsion system When this condition occurs the vehicle should be removed from service immediately Some possible causes 1 Neither Drive Neutral nor Reverse gear has been selected 2 Both Driv...

Страница 51: ...the foot dimmer switch to test both HI and LOW beams Exterior Inspection 1 Clean all windows mirrors and lights 2 Check and inspect tires for correct air pressure wear and damage 3 Inspect the vehicle...

Страница 52: ...maximize view of passengers 11 Check operation of front heater defroster unit passenger heaters and air conditioning unit 12 Ensure correct operation of the horn windshield wipers and washer 13 Activa...

Страница 53: ...switch positions is explained Front Driver s Light Switch The driver s light switch works independantly of the Master Switch When the driver s light switch is placed in the ON position the light direc...

Страница 54: ...high beam indicator illuminates on the indicator panel located on the driver s front instrument panel when high beam headlamps are activated Compartment Lights There are two lights located inside the...

Страница 55: ...below the engine panel and a second jumper cable is located in the curbside engine compartment Disconnection of Electrical System This vehicle is equipped with a 24 volt electrical system located on...

Страница 56: ...in the OFF position disconnects power to all electrical circuits preventing possible personal injury and or damage to the vehicle If service is to be performed on the engine or electrical system Plac...

Страница 57: ...ront heater defroster ventilation unit has three individual outlets The first outlet allows air to be deflected against the windshield and operator s side window for defrosting The other two outlets a...

Страница 58: ...ets in the passenger area One adjustable outlet is also located in the operator s area above the side window For the system to operate effectively all windows driver s vents and hatches must be closed...

Страница 59: ...f hatch can be positioned to gain desired effect Front Defroster Unit To draw fresh filtered air into the vehicle 1 Turn the TEMP control knob OFF 2 Place the front defroster control knob located to t...

Страница 60: ...utlets are also located in the operator s area above the side window and through the outlet located in the front face of the heater defroster unit For the system to operate effectively all windows dri...

Страница 61: ...it is first turned ON the display will default to INSIDE TEMP Alarm Indicator When illuminated this amber warning indicator notifies the operator that a fault has been detected in the heating air cond...

Страница 62: ...assengers Front Door 1 Bring the vehicle to a complete STOP as close to the curb as possible 2 Press the door control F Front button 3 After passengers have entered or exited the vehicle press the doo...

Страница 63: ...artment which faces the passengers also illuminates when a passenger requests a next stop Speed Sensing Interlock Front and rear doors will not open if the vehicle is moving in excess of 2 m p h Malfu...

Страница 64: ...o position NORM DISABLE guarded toggle switch located inside the front destination sign compartment deactivates the brake interlocks The accelerator and brake interlocks will be released when the togg...

Страница 65: ...by authorizing the rear door External Front Door Access Switch The front doors can be opened by the operator from outside the vehicle by activating a toggle switch located in the windshield washer fi...

Страница 66: ...and can be pushed out at the bottom for emergency egress Become familiar with the location of all egress windows and any other emergency exits before putting the vehicle into service To push out the...

Страница 67: ...n Kneeling System Operating Procedure Lowering the vehicle 1 Bring the vehicle to a complete stop Push the front door control button to open the front doors NOTE The kneeling system will only operate...

Страница 68: ...ssing and holding the kneeling switch in the DOWN position will cause the red front dash kneeling indicator light to illuminate and an audible alarm to sound the exterior kneeling ramp light will also...

Страница 69: ...the hook on the T handle key into ramp channel and lift ramp upward Grab hold of the handle strap on the ramp and slowly lower the ramp into position To stow the ramp use the grab handle and lift the...

Страница 70: ...press the lower part of the ramp switch until the ramp has stowed and returned to its original position in the vehicle 4 Raise the vehicle to its normal ride height close the front door and release t...

Страница 71: ...instructions are also affixed to the bottom of the flip up seats at each wheelchair position Step 1 Secure Wheelchair 1 Center the wheelchair facing forward in the vehicle s securement position betwe...

Страница 72: ...belt tongue diagonally across the upper torso of the occupant s hip aisle side and fasten together Fig A2 Step 3 Release Wheelchair and Occupant 1 Carefully remove occupant s lap and shoulder belt 2...

Страница 73: ...gnetic fan clutch The clutch engages after the engine fan controller monitors both water and oil temperatures When both electro magnetic couplings are de energized the fan operates at between 200 to 3...

Страница 74: ...lant exceeds normal operating temperature Wait until boiling has stopped and the engine is cool before adding coolant Low Engine Coolant Level The vehicle is equipped with a warning system designed to...

Страница 75: ...or light located on the front instrument panel will illuminate and an audible alarm will sound The operator should notify maintenance immediately If the HEV dash indicator light illuminates along with...

Страница 76: ...ctrical circuits are working properly LEGEND 1 Power Indicator 2 Trouble Indicator 3 Fire Indicator 4 Trace Gas Level Indicator 5 Significant Gas Level Indicator 6 Alarm Silence Indicator 7 System Tes...

Страница 77: ...hen a dangerous gas concentration has been detected A light will illuminate in the zone in which the gas concentration has been identified Suspend all vehicle operations immediately and evacuate the b...

Страница 78: ...will begin the shutdown sequence again and the RELAY ENGAGED light will remain illuminated An internal diagnostic test button is also present but should be utilized by maintenance personnel only The v...

Страница 79: ...the vehicle in a safe location 2 Shut off engine 3 Pull the ring pin on the manual actuator located on the front instrument panel This will activate the fire suppression system propelling dry chemica...

Страница 80: ...ergy Storage System Enclosure ESS 5 Thermo King Air Conditioning Unit 6 Rear Upper Compartment Access Door 7 Rear Engine Compartment Access Door 8 Engine Oil Filler Access Door 9 Rear Roof Hatch 10 EA...

Страница 81: ...door 7 Rear Engine Compartment Access Door Complete access to engine belts A C compressor jumper cable and other components are available through this door 8 Engine Oil Filler Access Door 9 Rear Roof...

Страница 82: ...cess Door 16 Air Cleaner Access Door 17 Webasto Heater Compartment Door Webasto heater fuel filter air conditioning compressor power steering pump reservoir and diesel exhaust fuel tank are also acces...

Страница 83: ...xle Meritor 71163 Tire Size Bridgestone 305 70R22 5 Rating H Model R192FZ Wheel Size FIRESTONE White steel 8 25 X 22 5 Engine Cummins ISB EPA10 Hybrid 260 hp HybriDrive Alternating Current Traction Mo...

Страница 84: ...remedy campaign However NHTSA cannot become involved in individual problems between you your dealer or Daimler Buses North America To contact NHTSA you may either call the Auto Safety Hotline toll fr...

Страница 85: ...blower vent driver s 5 brake pedal 6 C climate control system 52 53 cooling system 67 anti freeze chart 69 high coolant temperature 68 low coolant level 68 D destination sign 26 0 through 9 keys 27 a...

Страница 86: ...escape exits 60 push out egress windows 60 engine check replenish coolant 67 engine inspection pre start up 36 low coolant level 39 low oil pressure 39 operation 36 starting an electronic controlled...

Страница 87: ...ter defroster control 12 kneeling system switch 11 parking emergency brake 10 temperature control 12 warning indicator lights 11 wheelchair ramp switch 11 windshield wiper washer control 12 wiper cont...

Страница 88: ...t door area flood lamps 48 exit door authorization lamp 48 exterior 48 hazard warning lights 49 headlamps 48 interior lighting 47 lighting operation 47 main electrical compartment light 48 stoplights...

Страница 89: ...ter switch 21 retarder disable switch 6 right dash fan 20 speakers switch 23 steering column tilt telescopic 7 sunvisors 5 switch front heat defrost blower 51 T transmission gear range selector altern...

Страница 90: ...e braking applied indicator 17 regenerative braking off indicator 17 right turn signal 16 stop engine 14 stop hev indicator 17 wait to start 18 warning interlock deactivated 16 wheelchair ramp 16 whee...

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