Steering; Electrical System; Axles; Front Axle - Independent Front Suspension ( Ifs) - PREVOST H3-45 VIP Owner's Manual

9-10 Technical Information
DANGER
ESC may reduce the vehicle speed automatically.
ESC can make
automatically. ESC can slow the vehicle with or
without the operator applying the brake, and even
when the throttle is being applied

STEERING

ZF 8098 integral hydraulic assisted steering gear
ZF hydraulic pump gear driven from engine .
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ZF Servocomtronic variable ratio and variable
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assistance in function of vehicle speed
available.
Hydraulic reservoir and dipstick accessible
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from engine compartment.
System pressure: 2320 psi (160 bars).
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Steering wheel diameter 18". Tilt steering
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wheel and telescopic
pneumatically locked with foot- operated
switch for adjustment.
Number of turns: 5¾.
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Outside turning radius: see Dimensions and
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Weight table.

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

24-volt, negative ground;
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12-volt exterior lighting;
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Various arrangements of 24V-150A and 12V-
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200A , self-regulated, belt-driven, air-cooled
Bosch alternators;
Four 12 Volts, group 31 AGM type batteries
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connected in series/parallel. Each one has a
reserve capacity of 200 minutes and a cold
cranking capacity of 800 amps.
100 amp battery equalizer.
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the vehicle decelerate
steering column;
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AXLES

FRONT AXLE - INDEPENDENT FRONT
SUSPENSION ( IFS)
Prevost independent front suspension with
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calibrated air springs for improved comfort
19 000 lbs capacity (loading limit could be
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less depending on the wheel and tire
selection)
Wide apart double V -arm design mounted on
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ball joints with torque link
Double sealed taper roller bearings bell crank
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and idler steering arm
Unitized wheel bearing (maintenance- free
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bearing)
Factory pre-adjusted caster
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DRIVE AXLE

Meritor model RC23-165 full banjo type dual
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tire drive
Meritor RC23- 165 ratio: 4.30 standard for
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optimized fuel economy at 65 mph. 3.42, 4.10
option with Allison B500
Oil lubricated wheel bearings on Meritor
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RC23-165
Factory pre-adjusted caster
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TAG AXLE

Prevost hollow square beam
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FAG Unitized wheel bearings (maintenance
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free)
Tag axle may be lifted to provide better
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traction in snow, mud and reduce the turning
radius and tire scrub at low cornering speed

SUSPENSION

Goodyear rolling lobe type air springs (bellows) are
used throughout.

INDEPENDENT FRONT SUSPENSION

2 Bellows (14") for a GAWR of 19 000 lbs;
2 Shock absorbers;
2 Upper V-arms;