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- Page 1 OPERATION AND MAINTENANCE GUIDE First edition 2014...
- Page 2 First edition released on February 3 2014. Prepared by: Chantal Blanchette, After-Sales Service and Warranty Coordinator Reproduction of entire or partial content of this manual is not permitted without written authorization from Corporation Micro Bird Inc. If you should find a discrepancy between the manual and supplier information, the supplier information will prevail.
- Page 3 Congratulations on your recent purchase of a Blue Bird Micro Bird by Girardin. We are confident this new acquisition will be a pleasurable and long lasting experience.
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Page 4: Table Of Contents
TABLE OF CONTENTS INTRODUCTION REPORTING SAFETY DEFECTS VEHICLE INFORMATION Certification plate (details) Tire inflation pressure information Particularities of propane powered vehicles FEATURES AND OPTIONS Driver control switch panel Lights (interior and exterior) Mirrors (interior and exterior) Stop arm and crossing arm Emergency exits Passenger entrance door Rear emergency door... - Page 5 MISCELLANEOUS ACCESSORIES Back up alarm Back up camera Battery box Child detection system Fan (Two-speed) Light Hoods Light Monitor Luggage Net Parcel racks Radio Roof vent with electric fan Solar panel Roof deflector Tire chains 24-25 Tv-dvd systems CHECK UP AND MAINTENANCE Daily pre-trip inspection 26-27 Outside and inside cleaning...
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Page 6: Introduction
This manual is intended to help you to become familiar with your new Blue Bird Micro Bird by Girardin bus and to act as a reference document for its operation and maintenance throughout the life of the vehicle. It is designed for use in conjunction with the original chassis manufacturer’s owner literature and wiring diagrams that were or will... -
Page 7: Reporting Safety Defects
REPORTING SAFETY DEFECTS UNITED STATES ONLY If you believe that your vehicle has a defect which could cause a crash or could cause injury or death, you should immediately inform the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) in addition to notifying Micro Bird. If NHTSA receives similar complaints, it may open an investigation and, if it finds that a safety defect exists in a group of vehicles, it may order a recall and remedy campaign. -
Page 8: Vehicle Information
VEHICLE INFORMATION CERTIFICATION PLATE The certification plate is fixed above the driver in front of the bus. This plate certifies the vehicle conforms to all applicable Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standards in effect at date of manufacture. This is where you will find the VIN and the body number of the bus needed to order parts or receive guidance on repairs. -
Page 9: Particularities Of Propane Powered Vehicles
PARTICULARITIES OF PROPANE POWERED VEHICLES How to start the engine: A propane vehicle engine cannot be started the same way as a vehicle with gas or diesel fuel. This process is clearly identified on a green card fixed to the key ring when the bus is delivered to you. -
Page 10: Features And Options
FEATURES AND OPTIONS DRIVER CONTROL SWITCH PANEL The quantity of switches in the console will vary with the options ordered for your bus. Their position can also be different from one bus to the other depending on the switches installed. The standard switches which will most always be found in a school bus are: ... - Page 11 Depending on the customer needs and states requirements, some school busses will be equipped with more switches. Here are other switches that can be found on the console. / STROBE LAMP: Activation of the strobe light located on the roof. ...
- Page 12 CANCEL: This switch stops the cycle of the 8 way flashing lights which was activated by pressing the START switch. OVERRIDE: Emergency override switch used to activate red warning lights without going through the complete sequence usually necessary. ...
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Page 13: Lights (Interior And Exterior)
LIGHTS (INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR) Interior lights: The interior lights can be activated differently as per the options chosen by the customer. The most common operation is as follows: vehicles rear dome lights will be activated by a switch in the console. If present, the driver dome light will come on when the driver door is opened. -
Page 14: Mirrors (Interior And Exterior)
MIRRORS (INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR) Interior mirrors: Passenger Rear view mirror with mirror integrated back up camera Located above the driver, a rearview mirror will allow a quick look at the passengers without turning around. Some vehicles do not have the original OEM rearview mirror which is replaced by a special rearview mirror with an integrated back up camera. -
Page 15: Stop Arm And Crossing Arm
STOP ARM AND CROSSING ARM To activate the stop arm or the crossing arm, the warning lights must first be activated by the start switch and the entrance door must be opened. If you have a master switch, first press the master and then the start switch. To deactivate the stop arm or the crossing arm, simply close the passenger entrance door. -
Page 16: Emergency Exits
EMERGENCY EXITS In case of emergency, passengers can leave the bus quickly by any exit depending which one is operational at the time it is needed. Passenger door emergency exit: Regular handle Vandal lock To use the passenger entrance door emergency exit, simply pull on the red handle located over the entrance door. -
Page 17: Passenger Entrance Door
PASSENGER ENTRANCE DOOR The design of Micro Bird passenger entrance doors and more-view window allow a maximum visibility of loading zone. The manual doors are opened and closed using a handle with a thumb lock. To open and close the main entrance door: ... -
Page 18: Rear Emergency Door
REAR EMERGENCY DOOR To open the rear door from outside, simply rotate the handle counter clockwise. To open the rear door from inside, simply lift red handle clockwise. The rear door is equipped with a telescopic retainer. This mechanism locks the door in the open position at 100 degrees. -
Page 19: Windows
WINDOWS Latch and plunger Passenger windows are split-sash type. They can be opened or closed by releasing the plungers located at each side of the top window frame. When closing, both sides of the upper bar needs to be pushed in an upward movement to touch the top window frame and allow the side latches to engage correctly in the cavities on each side of the window frame rails. -
Page 20: Climate Systems
CLIMATE SYSTEMS A/C SYSTEMS The A/C buttons are located on the console and control the rear air conditioning system. When vehicle is equipped with MCC systems, the left button is for the power setting and the right one is for temperature control. Those with ACC systems will only have one button for the power setting. -
Page 21: Heaters
HEATERS The bus may also have a step heater. This heat is controlled by the FORD or GM controls on the dash. The rear heaters are usually located under a passenger seat, on the back or side wall and are controlled by a switch located on the console switch panel. For maintenance purposes, the shut off valves need to be closed and wiring disconnected before proceeding to any verification. -
Page 22: Seating
SEATING BARRIER AND KICK PANEL Barrier Kick panel Every school bus will be equipped with barriers located in front of the first seat on each side of the bus. These barriers should always be the same width as the first seat of the bus or larger. Some states will require a kick panel underneath the barriers to prevent kids to slide under the barrier and fall into the steps if an accident should occur. -
Page 23: Seat Anchorages And Tether Hooks
Seats with built in 3 pts seat belt. Insert the catch into the buckle, test for assurance of latch fit and pull loose end of strap until belt fits snugly across the lower hips. The seat belt also needs to be adjusted with the belt clip, which allows the shoulder belt to be adjusted higher for taller children and lower for shorter children. -
Page 24: Wheelchair Equipment
WHEELCHAIR EQUIPMENT WHEELCHAIR LIFT Refer to the DVDs supplied in your bus to get familiar with the wheelchair lift operation and particularities. Platform unfolds, or deploys, out of vehicle from stowed position from vehicle floor level position. Platform lowers from vehicle floor level towards ground level. -
Page 25: Wheelchair Passenger Seat Belts
WHEELCHAIR PASSENGERS SEAT BELTS AND TIE-DOWNS Passengers seat belts Wheelchair tie-downs The shoulder belt can either be a fixed shoulder belt or a tracked shoulder belt. Track to fix shoulder belt Fixed shoulder belt ** To ensure safety of passengers, do not attempt to install any shoulder belt, track or any other accessory above the windows. -
Page 26: Safety Equipment
SAFETY EQUIPMENT FIRE BLANKET Although not a replacement to a traditional fire extinguisher, a fire blanket can be a very useful as they work by smothering the fire. They work very well on small fires, and they are particularly useful when a person’s clothing has caught on fire. -
Page 27: Miscellaneous Accessories
MISCELLANEOUS ACCESSORIES Back up alarm The back-up alarm is located on the frame of the bus behind the rear wheels Back up camera Two kinds of back up cameras are available in Micro Bird busses. If you have such equipment, it will either be a black screen in the dash or an integrated back up camera inside the rear view mirror of the chassis. -
Page 28: Child Detection System
Child detection system – Doran system The black monitor is located on the electrical compartment door and will indicate if the child detection system is armed and working correctly. After the key is turned off, the “check bus” light should come up. After the deactivation button on the back wall has been depressed, the lights will shut off. -
Page 29: Parcel Racks
Parcel racks Aluminium parcel racks are made with grey padding and have a clearance of 12 inches and a minimum depth of 17 inches. Radio (aftermarket) The Jensen radios are aftermarket radios. If you should encounter an issue with its operation, see troubleshooting guide on page 41. Roof vent with electric fan An additional static roof vent with an electric motor can be installed to create an inside circulation and control the degree of humidity and, in... -
Page 30: Tv-Dvd Systems
system. The chains should always be engaged and disengaged while the vehicle is moving. Other important information concerning your vehicle’s necessary speed to use these chains is very important. When out of season, the system can be deactivated with a switch in the electrical compartment. -
Page 31: Check Up And Maintenance
CHECK UP AND MAINTENANCE DAILY PRE-TRIP INSPECTION Daily inspection of the bus should be done to make sure all safety equipment is available, in good condition and will operate adequately if needed. Following inspection procedures recommended by your chassis manufacturer should also be done before the next trip. -
Page 32: Outside And Inside Cleaning
Final check while driving the bus away: Make sure your seat belt is fastened. Test the brakes and make sure they stop and hold. Make sure the steering wheel feels ok and does not make any unusual noise. ... -
Page 33: Periodic Check-Up And Maintenance On Body
PERIODIC CHECK-UP AND MAINTENANCE ON BODY Quarterly inspection: Inside the bus: Check the adjustment of the passenger entrance door leaves and the condition of the system main components: bearings gears, ball and socket joints, motor and sensors. Make sure they are not loose or damaged. Adjust the doors if needed ... - Page 34 Underneath the bus Check for leaks at manual heater valves by rubbing your finger around the fittings. Open bus heater valves (in fall). Close bus heater valves (in spring) Check for leaks at A/C skirt condenser (if vehicle has such equipment) by rubbing your finger around the fittings.
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Page 35: A/C System Preventive Maintenance Schedule
A/C SYSTEMS PREVENTIVE MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE If your vehicle is equipped with an A/C system, please find below the recommendations from the manufacturers. Some of these points can be inspected by your regular mechanic. However, make sure to visit an A/C repair center to perform all other inspections and maintenance. - Page 36 Semi-Annual Inspection and Maintenance: Perform quarterly inspection. Check system pressures. Check refrigerant in sight glass. Check element in the sight glass. Inspect condenser fan blades. Remove or install optional condenser winter guard kit. Annual inspection and maintenance: ...
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Page 37: Wheelchair Lifts Preventive Maintenance Schedule
WHEELCHAIR LIFT MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE Please refer to the DVDs supplied with your vehicle to get familiar with your wheelchair lift operation and learn about technical data for maintenance and service. Cleaning: Regular cleaning with mild soap (i.e. hand soap, car wash liquid) and drying thoroughly will protect lift painted surfaces. -
Page 38: Useful Information For Repairs
USEFUL INFORMATION FOR REPAIRS ELECTRICAL PANEL The electrical panel is installed in a closed compartment above the driver. The wires are coded by number and by color. In this compartment, depending on the options present in your bus, you will find some or all of the following components. For more information, please refer to the wiring schematic of each component supplied with your bus. -
Page 39: Wiring Schematics
WIRING SCHEMATICS Many busses have standard wiring. In order to meet all states requirements and additional options ordered for each vehicle, the wiring schematics may differ from one bus to the other. This is why no wiring schematics are included in this manual. All wiring schematics are supplied with your bus. -
Page 40: Troubleshooting Guide
TROUBLESHOOTING GUIDE In the next pages, you will find helpful information on diagnosis or repair with the most common situations you may encounter. A/C systems I- Tie-in systems II- Add-on systems Battery drainage Buzzer stays on Child detection system not arming or deactivating Emergency passenger door release handles not working 37-38 Engine will not start... -
Page 41: A/C Systems
A/C systems I- Tie-in systems (tied-in to the chassis and uses its compressor) Dash fan blows warm air: If your AC system is tied into the OEM compressor, and you do not have a condenser, the issue will be on the chassis side. If your vehicle is equipped with a condenser, listen to see if it is working correctly. -
Page 42: Buzzer Stays On
Buzzer stays on, or does not come on: If you hear a continuous buzzer when the key is turned ON, check to ensure all emergency exits are closed properly (windows, roof hatch) and the rear door is unlocked. If your vehicle is equipped with a wheelchair lift, make sure the lift is fully stowed and lift doors are tightly closed. -
Page 43: Engine Will Not Start
Top nut Stopper Center nut Engine will not start: If the engine will not start and you hear a continuous buzzer, this may be caused by an interlock installed on the rear door or the passenger doors. Make sure the doors are unlocked. -
Page 44: Entrance Door Motor Running Constantly
Entrance door motor running constantly: It is possible the front microswitch could be misadjusted. Simply bend the microswitch tab a little to give the closed signal sooner. If door leaves are tightly shut, the stepwell light will turn off when doors reach the closed position. Entrance door not working or working intermittently: While activating the switch in the console, push tab of limit switch in the door header and see if there is a ground at P1-5. -
Page 45: Horn Is Activated
Horn activated: If the chassis horn is activated before or after you leave the bus, the vehicle must be equipped with a child detection system. The engine needs to be started and the deactivation button on the rear wall needs to be depressed. This is to make sure the driver goes all the way to the back to check if kids are still in the bus before he leaves. -
Page 46: Propane Fueling Issue
Propane fueling issue: The vehicles will be fast or slow to fill depending on the weather and the equipment of the propane dispenser. The propane goes through the engine and returns back into the tank, heats it up and causes pressure to build. If the dispenser used to fill up is old, it will not be able to fight the pressure and easily fill up. -
Page 47: Stop Arm Or Crossing Arm Motor Running Constantly
Stop arm or crossing arm motor constantly running: This might be happening because the stop arm does not shut close enough to the body in order to give it the signal to stop. Open stop sign and loosen the nut holding it to the assembly. -
Page 48: Window Not Closing Correctly
Window not closing correctly: When a window does not close tightly on one side, and causes the window to open with road vibrations, the first thing that needs to be done is to verify the latch mechanism. Is the latch surface popping out of the extusion ? If so, push the latch back into the rail and gently close the extrusion lips over the latch. -
Page 49: Window Side Glass Replacement
Window side glass replacement When you replace any window glass, always make sure you replace it by an identical one. Micro Bird windows are installed from inside of the bus and pushed in their locations. Sealant Screw on bow Remove window or on between Cut and remove outside sealant around the frame to allow the window to be released when pulling from inside the bus. -
Page 50: Warranty
WARRANTY SCHOOL BUS STANDARD LIMITED BODY WARRANTY Micro Bird warrants that each new school bus body will be free of defects in factory- supplied materials and/or workmanship under normal use and service within the limits described below. For a period of five (5) years/160,000 kilometers or 100,000 miles, whichever occurs first from date of delivery of the vehicle to the original user, Micro Bird warrants the: a. - Page 51 EXCLUSIONS This limited warranty does not cover maintenance, wear or impact on Micro Bird products, including, but not limited to, flexible and rigid hoses, electric wiring and harnesses and any other item that may show evidence of negligent use, overloading, abuse, accident, lack of or improper maintenance or storage, improper use, or unauthorized alterations.
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Page 52: How To Make Sure You Will Be Reimbursed For Warranty Work
INSTRUCTIONS TO GET REIMBURSED FOR WARRANTY WORK Your Micro Bird dealer needs to be contacted before making any changes to your vehicle while it is still covered by warranty. If you attempt to modify the bus yourself it will void the warranty. Micro Bird busses are covered by a 1 year limited warranty. - Page 53 4- For Air conditioning issues the Micro Bird dealer will help you with diagnosis issue and if needed, will direct you to an ACC or MCC authorized repair center which will honour the warranties on their systems. 5- For chassis related issues, same guidelines apply. The Micro Bird dealer needs to be contacted FIRST.
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Page 54: Important Contact Information
IMPORTANT CONTACT INFORMATION OWNER INFORMATION Vehicle information number (VIN): Micro Bird body number: In service date: Mileage at delivery: Owner name: Address: City: Zip Code: ___________________________ Phone number: MICRO BIRD DEALER INFORMATION Dealer name: Service Contact: Address: City: Zip Code: ___________________________ Phone number: GM ROADSIDE ASSISTANCE United States: 1-800-243-8872... -
Page 55: Notes
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