Splash Aprons shall be installed behind the front tires to within 3” of the road surface. Rear splash aprons extend to within 3” of the road surface.
BATTERY COMPARTMENT
A stainless steel battery compartment shall be provided in the roadside to accommodate the size and weight of the batteries. The battery tray shall be vented and will pull out easily.
BUMPERS
Front and rear bumpers shall be reinforced, energy absorbing, type providing protection at speeds of up to 6.5 mph for front impact and 5 mph for rear impact. Bumper material shall be corrosion-resistant and shall withstand repeated impacts of the specified loads without sustaining damage.
PAINT
The entire exterior body surface shall be completely sealed, cleaned, sanded and primed before final finish. The final finish surface shall be low V.O.C. urethane high solids paint meeting all State and Federal Health and Safety Regulations per customer's paint scheme. Complete exterior of the body shall be painted prior to the installation of any exterior access panels, doors, passenger windows and lighting.
All exterior lighting shall conform to all State regulations and FMVSS 108.
HEADLAMPS - Dual round sealed beams of counter-sunk automotive type, controlled by a day night run dash mounted switch. The dimmer shall be provided via a steering column mounted control.
FRONT DIRECTIONAL LIGHTS - Front directional lights shall be 4” diameter mounted horizontally, one (1) on each side corner controlled by a steering column mounted level.
BACK-UP - White lens vertically mounted 4” diameter in size one (1) per side.
REAR DIRECTIONAL LIGHTS - Amber rear directional lights shall be vertically mounted 4” diameter in size, one (1) per side.
MARKER LIGHTS - Side marker and ICC marker lights shall be roof mounted, five (5) each amber front, and seven (7) each red rear.
ENTRANCE AND EXIT LIGHTS - Entrance and exit lights shall be provided for ADA compliance when applicable.
DOORWAY LIGHTS Doorway lights shall be suitably mounted so that entire entrance and a portion of the ground area outside the bus shall be sufficiently illuminated. The doorway lights shall be extinguished when the front door is closed.
EXTERIOR LED LIGHTS
LED exterior lights shall be provided at all exterior locations with the exception of the headlights.
Roof, sidewalls, and rear crown shall be insulated with 2.5" thick fiberglass mat insulation. Mat shall be applied to the inter-surface of the exterior panels. Insulation shall provide maximum thermo-barrier and sound absorption.
ACQ PRESSURE TREATED SUB-FLOOR
Pressure treated, (ACQ treated) 3/4” 7-ply XL Bus Panel preservative treated wood panels shall be manufactured and warranted against fungal decay/ rot, termites and other wood-eating insects. All edges shall be sealed and undercoated prior to installation with sealant caulking and fastened with corrosion resistant Floor-Tight brand huck fasteners.
RCA Transit rubber flooring, 3/16" ribbed in the aisle and 1/8" smooth under seats, and coved up the sidewalls to the side seat track. Driver's area shall be covered with 1/8" smooth and trimmed with anodized aluminum angle molding. The vestibule shall be covered with 3/16" ribbed rubber and mitered on a 90-degree angle toward the entrance steps. A three-inch (3") wide standee line shall be installed in line with the back edge of the stepwell of contrasting color.
Ceiling cove located I/O Controls or Pretoria brand LED Interior lighting fixtures, mounted continuous front to rear on each side shall be supplied. The first light fixture on each side shall be extinguished when the front door is closed.