PREVOST X3 Commuter, Руководство по эксплуатации

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7-6 Safety Features and Equipment
DOB 1300-1556 PA-1639 Operator's Manual 2020 X3-45 Commuter
System Components
The AFSS system consist of several main components installed in different sections of the vehicle.
3 optical flame detectors are mounted in the engine compartment.
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A detector is mounted on the vehicle street side of the compartment to monitors the hot turbo and
exhaust area as well as the engine starter.
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A second detector is mounted on the vehicle curb side of the compartment and is aiming at the engine
fuel system (filters and fuel lines).
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A last sensor at the rear of the compartment is aimed at the alternators, AC compressor clutch and belt
area.
A Thermal Linear Sensing Element (TLSE) is also installed in compartment. The TLSE is a temperature
sensing metallic wire secured to the compartment ceiling routed over sensitive elements (engine and
batteries).
4 discharge nozzles are installed in optimized position in the compartment, 2 on both sides of the engine.
FIGURE 10: AFSS SYSTEM OVERVIEW
The 22 pounds fire extinguisher, the TLSE module and the system main interface module are protected from
the elements in the Wheel Chair Lift compartment (road side).
A display panel is installed in the driver's area and informs the driver of the system status and possible alarms.
a warning buzzer is also installed near the system manual activation (discharge) switch on the left control