GILLIG LOW FLOOR, Руководство по обслуживанию

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installation Notes
When pre-assembling the corner gusset, the screw must be screwed in by 1 to 1 1/2 turns into the thread
of the clamping plate, until a slight resistance of the self-locking agent can be felt.
Fit the prepared corner gusset to the pillar-profile carefully as shown in Figure 11- 2 and tighten the
screws in the described order to the correct torque of 186 ± 9 in-lb.
Now fit the pillar with the pre-installed corner gusset on the second profile, making sure that the cor
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ner gusset is well positioned and tighten the screws in the described order to the correct torque of
186 ± 9 in-lb.
A visual check will show if the clamping plates are properly set and if the alignment of the gusset is cor-
rect.
Skirt Panels
All the skirt panels on the Low Floor bus can be easily removed and replaced. There are two types
of skirt panels: the hinged type, which serves as an access door, and the fixed type, which cannot be
opened. Although skirt panels can be repaired following procedures provided in the “Body Repair and
Paint” Section, it is often more cost effective to replace the entire panel. Part numbers for each panel are
provided in the Parts Manual supplied with the bus. Special techniques are used to remove and install
both types of skirt panels.
Fixed Skirt Panels
Many of the skirt panels on the
Low Floor are not meant to provide
access to components and cannot
be opened. These panels are held
in place by a locking slot system at
the top and bolts at the bottom.
removal
1. Remove the bolts along the
lower edge of the panel.
Remove or disconnect any
lights, speakers, etc. from
the panel
2. Pull the lower edge of the panel outward a few inches, taking care not to bend or damage it.
3. Using a deadblow hammer, tap downward first on one lower edge, then the other, to “rock” the
panel out of the upper mounting slot (see Figure 11- 4). If any of the tape/skirt-edge trim remains
in the slot on the bus body after the panel’s removal, remove it from the slot.
Figure 11-4, Removing Fixed Skirt Panel