Every ARBOC Specialty Vehicles, LLC bus we build complies with or exceeds ADA standards. Our primary focus is on all of your passengers, all of the time. Welcome to ARBOC Specialty Vehicles, LLC. Our Spirit of Mobility (SOM) and Spirit of Freedom (SOF) feature premium technology for safety, reliability, and ease of operation.
There may also be examples represented that are not part of your bus as built. All information contained is based on information available at the time of printing. With our program of ongoing improvement, ARBOC Specialty Vehicles, LLC reserves the right to make changes without notice.
Scope ARBOC Specialty Vehicles, LLC (ARBOC) warrants to the original purchaser that each new transit vehicle sold by an authorized ARBOC dealer (“Dealer”) will be free from defects in material and workmanship under normal use and service within these limits: 1.
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Mold or mildew; i. Exterior paint or finish (except for apparent application defects documented and communicated to ARBOC at the time of delivery) unless covered by a separate paint manufacturer’s warranty. j. Chemical off-gassing of any type; and k.
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No person has authority to extend, enlarge, amend, or modify this Limited Warranty. Dealer is not ARBOC’s agent, but an independent entity. ARBOC is not responsible for any undertaking, representation, or warranty made by any Dealer or other person different from or in addition to those expressly set forth in this Limited Warranty.
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(25%) of the total retail cost of the vehicle. The determination of the “prevailing party” shall be made by comparing any offers made by ARBOC to you prior to or during the pendency of the lawsuit or proceeding, whether through final judgment, mediation, or other form of settlement.
VEHICLE INFORMATION General Motors “G Van Cut-Away” (GMT 610) Chassis Our Spirit of Mobility and Spirit of Freedom are built on the GM 4500 chassis and include premium components for the most reliable and comfortable travel experience. Because most functions and features are unchanged, the GM service manual should be reviewed in conjunction with this guide for location, proper operation, and service of these features.
VEHICLE INFORMATION Dealer Documentation ARBOC Specialty Vehicles, LLC provides multiple documents on your specific unit to the dealership that can be obtained that may not be part of this manual. Information includes: Floor Plan – document that shows the layout of the bus floor plan as ordered and initially produced.
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VEHICLE INFORMATION Important Decal Information and Location 2. A/C Labels are located under the hood and will provide information/belt routing – see below for examples: Revised: 5/22/2015 Page 13 ...
OPERATIONS Suggested Pre-trip Inspection Prior to entering into service, ARBOC Specialty Vehicles suggests that the operator conduct a pre-trip inspection of the bus: 1. Engine Compartment a. Engine oil, coolant, transmission fluid, power steering, brake fluid, and battery electrolyte levels (See the GM Operator’s Manual) b.
OPERATIONS b. Emergency exits – side windows, rear window/rear door, and emergency exit handle above the passenger entry door – verify that they are closed/latched c. Passenger seats and belts – damage and function d. Mobility Aid Securement – damage and function e.
E. ARBOC Specialty Vehicles Control Panel In the Spirit of Freedom, the suspension air gauge are removed and operating switches are added to the OEM spaces between the (2) 12-volt outlets. The ARBOC Specialty Vehicles Control Panel is an option.
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OPERATIONS ARBOC Specialty Vehicles Control Panel The switch panel controls all major bus functions: A - Interior Lights On/OFF Switch When the switch is in the “ON” position, all passenger lights will illuminate. When the switch is in the “W/DOOR” position, all passenger lights will illuminate when the entry door is FULLY opened.
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OPERATIONS D – Kneeling Switch Operation When the vehicle is in secure mode (park brake set, shifter in Park, and entry door fully opened), depressing the Kneel Switch ONCE will initiate a half kneel by lowering the front of the vehicle. ...
OPERATIONS Intermotive Interlock System Display ARBOC Specialty Vehicles has provided an Intermotive Shift Interlock System that will enable the ramp when certain vehicle safety conditions are met, and will lock the transmission shifter in Park when the passenger entry door is open and the Park Brake is applied.
OPERATIONS Velvac Remote/Heated Mirror Directional Controls (Optional) The Velvac Remote/Heated Mirrors are optional for both the Spirit of Mobility and the Spirit of Freedom. The controls are located on the driver door in front of the side window.
OPERATIONS Manual Operation of the Power Ramp (Optional Equipment) If the power to the ramp is not working, follow these steps: 1. Bring the bus to a complete stop. 2. Press the brake pedal and shift transmission into PARK. 3.
OPERATIONS Troubleshooting Common Bus Problems Typical Fix Engine/transmission light is on Shut the bus off, check for leaks, restart, and report the issue Power ramp not working Verify Intermotive lights are lit – door open completely, unit in park, and parking brake applied Passenger entry door not working Verify that the disconnect switch is...
MAINTENANCE Preventative Maintenance Schedule Please refer to your GM Owner Manual for information about vehicle care and Service/Maintenance. In addition to the OEM preventative maintenance items, ARBOC suggests: Adjustment of entry door limit switches – every three months Check the function of the Master Body Switch – every three months ...
MAINTENANCE Rear Suspension U-Bolt Service Recommendations (Spirit of Mobility) By following the service tips outlined below, many of the common problems associated with U-Bolts can be avoided. DO NOT REUSE U-BOLTS Used U-bolts will have rusted and damaged threads from the previous installation.
Air Suspension - Operational Sequence (Spirit of Mobility) The ARBOC SV Spirit of Mobility bus is equipped with an air suspension system powered by twin 12 volt dc compressors, an ECU control module and three magnetic height sensors (one on the road side front and one each on the curb side and road side rear).
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MAINTENANCE Air Suspension - Operational Sequence (Spirit of Mobility) - Continued As an option, an exterior light and buzzer may be used as a warning to the driver and passengers that the suspension is kneeling or the ramp is being deployed. When stopping for non-wheelchair passenger, drivers may choose to maintain the vehicle at its normal ride height condition or kneel the front of the vehicle to ease loading of ambulatory passengers.
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MAINTENANCE Air Suspension - Operational Sequence (Spirit of Mobility) - Continued Full Kneel Driver pulls into position, places the vehicle transmission shifter in the park position. Driver engages the park brake. Driver opens door by pressing and holding open door switch until door is fully opened.
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MAINTENANCE Air Suspension - Product Specifications (Spirit of Mobility) ARBOC Air Suspension Components ARBOC P/N DESCRIPTION 2001734 KIT, POWER COMPRESSOR PACK ASSEMBLY 2001275 PLATE, MOUNTING DUAL AMK COMPRESSOR 17.62 x 13 2001030 COMPRESSOR, ELECTRIC AMK DR.12.011221 2001031 ISOLATORS, RUBBER AMK DR.12.011218 (SET OF 3)
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MAINTENANCE Air Suspension Schematic (Spirit of Mobility) Revised: 5/22/2015 Page 96 ...
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MAINTENANCE Air Suspension Pneumatic (Spirit of Mobility) Revised: 5/22/2015 Page 97 ...
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MAINTENANCE Air Suspension - PC Diagnostics (Spirit of Mobility) Troubleshooting/Diagnostics via PC application In order to begin diagnostics on this system you must first install the Air Lift Diagnostic Program on to your PC. http://www.airliftcompany.com/content/tools/ArbocSetup_3_1_0.zip Once this program is installed, you will see the Air Lift logo on your desktop. Diagnostic set-up 1.
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MAINTENANCE 1. Next you will need to click on the “Scan for Interface Devices” icon and then click on “Initialize Interface Device”. Once completed you should see this window. 2. Simply click ok to progress into the program. If for some reason you do not see the above window and instead see “No Lin Power Detected”.
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MAINTENANCE Working with “VIRTUAL DISPLAY” The Virtual Display screen is designed to give the technician an overall view of the system. From this screen you will be able to see any action the system is taking as well as any possible errors that would set off the suspension warning indicator.
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MAINTENANCE ii. “INVALID” Should you see an INVALID displayed in one of these boxes then you will also see/hear suspension warning indicator on the dash. Listed below are some potential causes of this situation. 1. Height sensor does not see magnet a.
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MAINTENANCE e. Outputs This section is designed to display the internal workings of our manifold. When one or more of these lights are illuminated it is a visual representation of an internal command. Example- fig (4) you can see that the following input lights are illuminated;...
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MAINTENANCE g. Fault codes i. This section is located below the input section and much like leak faults, should one of these lights be illuminated you will also see/hear the dashboard suspension warning indicator. Below is a list of potential failures that would cause one or more of these lights to be illuminated.
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MAINTENANCE Manual Control This section is designed to give the technician the ability to manually inflate/deflate pneumatic circuits. While in manual mode the suspension system will not respond to any inputs including height sensors. When you exit manual mode you must click the “exit manual mode”...
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MAINTENANCE Maintenance This section will allow the technician to obtain key data from the system including counter for fault codes. After completing maintenance needs or review, resetting is recommended: 1. Read Compressor Time - Recorded run time for the compressors. Revised: 5/22/2015 Page 105 ...
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MAINTENANCE 2. Height Sensor Invalid - Shows the amount of times the sensors have been invalid or out of range. (Front, Left Rear, and Right Rear). 3. Leak Detection - Shows the amount of times the system had (3) un-commanded fills within a five minute time period.
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MAINTENANCE ECU Version This portion of the PC app reads the software version of the manifold. Should you require tech support while working on the system we will need this information. Revised: 5/22/2015 Page 107 ...
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MAINTENANCE Direct Control The direct control screen is a combination of several aspects of this program. The top portion of this window is the same as the virtual display screen, while the bottom half is aspects of the manual control and maintenance screens. In addition to combining key functions of other screens, we have added the ability to manual activate input circuits (kneel circuits).
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MAINTENANCE 1. Direct Control - This portion allows the technician to manually activate the manifold. While in the “direct control mode” the system will not respond to height sensors, or kneel commands. a. “Click Set/Update Direct Control Mode” to enter direct control mode. i.
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MAINTENANCE Air Suspension - Ride Height Sensors (Spirit of Mobility) INSTALLING THE HEIGHT SENSORS 1. The height sensor is to be located on the vehicle frame oriented with the wider side of the sensor pointing up as shown below. 2.
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MAINTENANCE 4. Line up the locator tab on the height sensor with the top hole in the bracket or frame. Attach the height sensor to the bracket or frame using the supplied hardware. INSTALLING THE HEIGHT SENSOR MAGNETS 1.
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MAINTENANCE PROCEDURE FOR SETTING RIDE HEIGHT: 1. Start the bus and allow the tank to fill to 150 PSI. 2. Connect to the suspension system via PC and open the Air Lift application. 3. Click on the “Direct Control” icon. 4.
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MAINTENANCE 5. Verify the operating mode is “Diagnostic Direct”. When in this mode the system will not make any height adjustments. Revised: 5/22/2015 Page 113 ...
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MAINTENANCE 6. Measure the vehicle’s current ride height. a. Front - This height measurement is taken from the center of the driver’s front wheel well to the bottom of the tire. NOTE: To get an accurate measurement the tires must be properly inflated. ...
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MAINTENANCE 7. Take the suspension system out of “Direct Control Mode”. 8. Kneel and recover the bus. 9. Measure the ride heights again and verify that they are within specification. c. FRONT = 35.75 (± 0.25) inches d.
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PREPPING THE VEHICLE 1. Start vehicle and allow air system to reach normal operating pressures. 2. Connect PC and open ARBOC application, click on scan for device then click on Initialize Interface device. 3. Once system is at normal operating pressure, use your PC to put the suspension system in “DIAGNOSTIC DIRECT”...
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7. Once all pressures have stabilized shut the vehicle down, and begin test. GATHERING THE DATA Do not insert the key into ignition at this time! Connect Pc to Vehicle and open ARBOC application. The following MUST be done in a timely manner! a. Turn ignition on b.
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MAINTENANCE ACCEPTABLE PRESSURE LOSS (PSI) 1. 2 Hours Front 99 PSI R. Rear 99 PSI L. Rear 99 PSI Tank 148 PSI 2. 16 Hours (2pm-6am) Front 96 PSI R. Rear 97 PSI L. Rear 97 PSI Tank 146 PSI 3.
MAINTENANCE Air Suspension – Component Service Schedule Component Service Schedule Air Compressor (which contains the air dryer) – Replace every 1000+ hours of use. For best performance keep compressors clean from debris. Air Filter – Recommended to replace annually. For best performance keep the filter clean from debris.
MAINTENANCE Torque Specifications ARBOC Specialty Vehicles, LLC has established a Torque Audit/Verification process with two common methods that have been established to provide an accurate reference to the applied torque. 1. First Movement Test - Once the fastener has been tightened, employ the use of torque measuring tool.
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MAINTENANCE Torque Specifications SHOCKS REAR SHOCK BOLTS 115 FT LBS NUTS 105 FT LBS SPRING U BOLT-SOF NUTS 103 FT LBS SPRING HANGER BOLTS (TOP & BTM) BOLTS 211 FT LBS LEAF SPRING EYEBOLT BOLTS 40 FT LBS SOF W/MORYDE BACK SPRING SHACKLE TO FRAME BOLTS 63 FT LBS...
Electrical – Legend Electrical – Schematics and Routings Traditionally we here at ARBOC have supplied with our completed vehicle a single drawing which we referred to as the “As Built” wiring diagram. This document was very difficult to follow and no detail was provided to illustrate the actual method in which the electrical circuitry worked.
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