Medical Ambulance/Evacuation/Mass Casualty Bus

MAB
Specifications

Product specified is:  MAB - Medical Ambulance/Triage/Evacuation/Mass
Casualty Bus with custom manufactured interior by Sartin Services, Inc. in
Archdale, North Carolina. Twenty (20) stretchered patients with
individual metered oxygen supply for each patient, dual large oxygen storage
system, generator on slide out tray, attendant  seating, stainless steel storage
compartments, nurse’s station, and loading ramp and ramp storage assembly.   

BASIC VEHICLE DIMENSIONS

Width:           Interior                                    90"     
                     Exterior                                   94.6”      

Height:          Interior                                      78"                 
                     Exterior                                    11’          

Length:          Exterior                                    39’-09"    

Wheelbase:                                                   234"                           
           
Approach Angle:                                         10 degrees

Departure Angle:                                         8 degrees

Break-Over Angle:                                      8 degrees

Turning Radius:                                           Curb – 33’08”    Wall – 38’08”

MAB CHASSIS SPECIFICATIONS
Chassis Type:                                   International Heavy Duty Front Engine Transit Chassis

Air Cleaner:                                       Shall be heavy-duty replaceable type. Air cleaner shall be mounted outside the passenger                                                          compartment with proper ducting to provide adequate engine aspiration.  Location of the air                                                          intake shall be above the radiator for cleanest possible air. The air cleaner shall be readily                                                          accessible for servicing. The air cleaner shall include an air restriction indicator.  Donaldson                                                          disposable single stage air cleaner or approved equal.

Alternator:                                          Shall be 12 volt/320 amp and provide at least 50% of the rated charge at engine idle. 

Axles:                                              

Front:                                                14,000 lb capacity. I-Beam type with Needle Bearing-King pin size 1.92" diameter                                                          with sealed bushing and tapered roller thrust bearings. Turning angle shall be minimum 45° to                                                          allow maximum maneuverability.     

Rear:                                                 Heavy Duty. 23,000 lbs. Capacity single reduction, spiral bevel gearing.  Gear Ratio shall                                                          be so that vehicle can maintain a road speed of 65 MPH.

                                                         GVWR of the Front and Rear axles shall large enough to properly handle the weight                                                          requirements of a 22 stretchered passenger Medical Ambulance/Evacuation Bus application.

Batteries:                                           Triple GRP 31 with top mounted threaded studs. There shall be a Minimum of 650 cold                                                          cranking amps per battery at 0 degree.

                                                            A master battery cut-off switch shall be provided within easy reach of the Driver.

                                                            Battery box shall be located aft of left front wheel. Exterior door shall have a security lock                                                          keyed the same as the fuel door lock.

Brakes:                                               System designed to meet all requirements of FMVSS-121 in effect at time of manufacture. 

Antilock Brakes:
4-channel ABS with indicator light on dash.  Front wheel speeds are sensed individually and the wheel approaching lock up to minimize steering input governs front brake application pressure modulator. Rear wheel speeds are sensed individually and rear brake application pressure modulation is governed by individual wheel speeds to maximize braking effort. The system is activated by the ignition switch and actuated by brake application. Every time the ignition switch is turned on the system runs an automatic function check.

Air Brakes:
Front chamber 24 sq in. Rear chamber 30 sq. in. S-cam type.  Automatic slack adjusters.  Brake size front 16 ½”x 6".  Brake size rear 16 ½” x 8. Parking brake will be 30 sq.in. Spring type combination rear service and parking brake.  Activated by a dash mounted control valve. Dual airflow with a gear driven Bendix Tru-Flo 13.2 CFM compressor.  A minimum of three air reservoirs with automatic air drain on the wet tank.  Total reservoir capacity shall be a minimum of 4500 cu.in.  All airlines are to be color coded for ease of identification and service. The airlines shall be made of nylon or equal to withstand vibration. The system shall include dual air pressure gauge and alarm system which will automatically activate when air pressure reaches 60 psi or less. Air Dryer shall be Bendix AD- 9 with heater.

Cooling System:                            
Heavy-duty stacked configuration radiator with a minimum capacity of approximately 50 quarts.  A Valeo Aluminum Radiator with a core frontal area of 969 sq.in. minimum.  Charge air cooler frontal area to be minimum 337 sq.in. For optimum airflow through cooling  system. The radiator shall include an integral deaeration top tank to provide complete coolant deaertion. Radiator and charge air cooler shall be hinged for ease of service.  Sight glass to be installed and clearly visible through the front grille.  Cooling fan shall be 9 blades electronically and thermostat controlled.

Cruise Control:                            Vehicle shall have cruise control.

Drive Line:                                   Heavy-duty with safety guard to prevent shaft from whipping through the floor or dropping to                                                        the ground in the event of failure. 

Engine:                                         International Wet-Sleeved MaxxForce DT
                                                      255HP with 620 lb-ft torque at 1400 RPM
                                                       Must be certified to meet 2007 US EPA Emission
 
                                                      Engine/Transmission/Axle Ratio shall be rated to allow a road speed of minimum 65 MPH.

Engine Compartment:                  Shall be a durable, lightweight fiberglass interior engine cover. There shall be a separate access                                                       door located in the cover for access to all engine fluid fill and checks without opening the engine                                                       cover.  The engine cover shall not exceed 11" from the body floor at the rear and shall not                                                       extend more than 36" from the dash.  The engine cover shall provide a highly effective seal with                                                       thermal and acoustic insulation. The top of the engine cover shall include a diamonette metal                                                       step tread for durability.

Exhaust System:                          Diesel Particulate Filter (DPF) with Diesel Oxidation Catalyst between the engine end DPF                                                       with 6" tailpipe exiting left side in front of rear axle.
                                                                                       
Frame:                                           Minimum frame size to be 10.125" web with 3.062" flanges and .312" thickness.  Yield                                                        strength to be a minimum of 60,000 psi.  The frame shall be assembled using grade 8 bolts.                                                         The frame rails shall be full size and 1 piece from front to rear. Cross-members shall be a full 8"                                                        high, stamped steel.  RBM is 748,000 in. lbs.
                       
Fuel Tank:                                         100-gallon capacity minimum, meeting all requirements of FMVSS-301. The tank to be                                                          located between the frame rails and immediately aft of the rear axle. The bus floor shall include                                                          an access plate for servicing the sending unit of the fuel tank.  An outside fuel filler door will be                                                          provided.  Fuel tank is protected with a heavy duty cage
           
Instrument Panel:                           
A.  Speedometer/7digit odometer with tenths on tripmeter
B.  Tachometer/Hourmeter
C.  Oil pressure gauge
D.  Water temperature gauge
E.  Fuel gauge
F.  Voltmeter
G.  Dual air pressure gauge
H.  Combination directional signal/headlight dimmer switch on steering column.
I.    Warning lights and buzzers for oil pressure, water temperature, and air pressure
J.   Hazard warning switch on steering column
K.  Ammeter
L.  Key type starter and engine stop switch

Rustproofing:                                 All chassis framing, fasteners, and suspension system are to be painted with a rust inhibiting                                                         paint after assembly and before body mounting.

Shock Absorbers:                          Heavy duty direct acting double action piston type. 2 front and 2 rear.

Springs/Suspension:                      Front:  Heavy-duty taper leaf type (parabolic leaf), rated at a minimum of 6,600 lbs. each side                                                        front.  Springs to be mounted inboard to provide at least 45 degree turn angle. 

Rear:                                             Heavy-duty Air-Ride suspension shall be provided. The two air springs shall have two                                                        parabolic trailer arms with rubber bushings for lubrication free maintenance.  Suspension                                                        capacity shall be 23,000GVW.  Rear Air suspension shall be equipped with a rear dump valve                                                        for the purpose of kneeling the rear of the bus upon loading and unloading of stretcher patients.

Steering:                                        Integral full power Ross TAS-65 120.42:1 ratio with tilt and telescoping 18" 2 spoke padded                                                        steering wheel.

Tires:                                              Single front and dual rear. Goodyear or Michelin 11R x 22.5 - 14 Ply Tires.

Transmission:                                Allison EVS3000 Transmission.  The electronically controlled transmission includes integral oil                                                        filter and dash mounted push button selector. A diagnostic data reader connection is easily                                                        accessible under the dash. The shift control permits shifting five (5) forward speeds with driver                                                        selectable performance or economy shift schedules. A remote mounted electronic control unit.                                                        Transmission fluid shall be Transynd Synthetic.                       

Wheels:                                           Steel disc type 8.25 x 22.5 10 hole hub piloted wheels. 1-piece size to fit tire selected. Front                                                        and rear wheels shall have stainless steel wheel covers.

Wiring:                                           Color coded and numbered.  Wiring harness enclosed in protective convoluted conduit. Wiring                                                        shall be protected by a manual resetting circuit breaker. 

MAB BODY SPECIFICATIONS:

Air Horn:                                        Dual Trumpet Roof Mounted.

Backing Alarm:                              A backing alarm shall be provided that sounds whenever the vehicle is in reverse. 112DB                                                        minimum.

Backing Camera:                          Backing camera has a 6” color LCD monitor with sound.

Battery Mounting:                        Skirt mounted battery box. 13” High x 25 ½” Wide x 15 1/2 ” Deep.  Steel roller (ball bearing                                                        type) slides and slide out tray.
 
Bumper:                                            

Front:                                              Shall be chrome and shall be a minimum of 9 12" high after forming with a minimum                                                        section modulus of .5369 square inches for added strength. 
Rear:                                               Shall be one-piece 3/16” steel x 12” high.  The rear bumper shall extend off of the back                                                        of the bus 10” for ease of loading and unloading stretcher patients. Top of the bumper shall have                                                        a welded 1/8” thick diamond plate step.

Cell Phone Power Outlets:            12v plug in style outlets for cellular telephone or other 12v equipment power shall be located                                                     within easy reach of the driver and each of the attendant seats.

Construction:                                    The bus body shall be constructed of prime commercial quality 20 gauge steel. The bus body                                                        shall be constructed to meet or exceed all state and federal requirements in effect at the time of                                                        manufacture. The internal skeletal structure is welded. Roof Bows: The roof bow frame                                                        assembly shall consist of 14 gauge hat section bows extending from the bottom of floor line on                                                        one side to the other. Bow frames shall be continuous, one-piece, 14 gauge rolled channel hat                                                        sections 1 ½ " deep, mounted on 27" centers to provide a rollbar type protection. 

Floor:                                              The floor shall be constructed of 14 gauge “C” channels forming an “I” beam                                                        crossmember every 9". These “I” beam crossmembers shall be equal to a 9-gauge thickness at                                                        the floor sill and shall extend the full width of the flat floor area and shall be designed so as not to                                                        trap moisture. All floor crossmembers shall be welded to 16 gauge rail, which extend the entire                                                        length of the body floor on each side. This floor bumper shall also serve as the interior seat rail,                                                        to be used for mounting seats. This floor bumper shall be welded at each point of intersection                                                        with the body bows. 

Cowl steps:                                       Two (2) heavy-duty folding steps located on the front bumper. One-inch protection closed,                                                        four inch in open position. Slotted Tread in 2 1\8" by 4 3\8"step base for sure foot.

Color:                                                 Exterior polyurethane paint, International Winter White #9219. Optional colors available.

Defrosters:                                         Defrosters shall be sufficient in capacity to keep windshield clear of fog, snow, and ice.  Unit to                                                        have full-length windshield defroster channel for supplying hot air to windshield.                 
Door: Entrance                                 Front - Electric outward opening  type doors upper and lower clear view glass.

Door: Rear Loading                         Rear loading door shall be of sufficient size to accommodate stretcher patients to be carried                                                        through and into the bus. Minimum Dimensions shall be approximately 36”W x 71”H. Door is                                                        split upper type with pneumatic shocks to hold top portion of door in the open position for                                                        loading of patients. Door shall have a locking mechanism that locks the door in the open position                                                        to prevent the door from closing while vehicle is being loaded or unloaded

Drip Molding:                                    Threaded through bows the entire length of vehicle to form a roll cage.

Electrical:                                           Access- Main body wiring harness is fully accessible thru removable raceways, removable                                                        shelves and access panels on driver's side of vehicle. Wiring harness is protected by manual                                                        reset circuit breakers.

                                                       Wiring is color coded and numbered and flame retardant.

The main vehicle electrical junction box is located below the driver's window and accessible from the exterior thru a hinged door with locking exterior release.  A Wiring diagram is attached to back side of electrical access door.

Floor Construction:                          Floor constructed of 14-gauge galvanized steel C channels forming an I-beam cross-member                                                        every 9" equal to 10-gauge thickness and shall extend full length of body.  Crossmembers shall                                                        also extend the full width if body except at the wheelhouse area.  All floor cross-members are to                                                        be welded to a 14 gauge steel floor channel bumper extending completely around the outside                                                        edge of floor construction.  This bumper is also to be welded at each point of intersection with                                                        body bows. There shall be a marine grade plywood sub-floor of a nominal 5/8".  Altro                                                        “Chroma” 2.7mil series floor covering only. Color shall be Mineral TFCR 2730.

Fuel Tank Opening:                       
Exterior: The exterior fuel fill opening shall be covered with a hinged metal door, which contains a positive latch.  Interior: The interior fuel tank opening shall contain an access plate in the floor located above the fuel tank for servicing fuel tank sender and connections.           

Generator Compartment:               
Generator compartment shall be located in front of rear wheels on driver’s side. Compartment shall be large enough for generator and insulation. Generator compartment shall have exterior door that when opened, will maintain open position with pneumatic springs or by chaining door open.

Graphics:                                           Lettering and graphics cost shall be included in this bid.

Heater & Defrosters:                      
Front heater/defroster shall be of the copper coil design type with aluminum fins. Heater to be easily serviceable, with cleanable air filters.  The front heater shall have a minimum rating of 90,000 BTU’s with ducting for driver’s heat. The heater ratings shall be based on testing as outlined by SBMI. The heater fans shall blow air toward the front and rear. Heater cutoff valves shall be located in the engine compartment.     
                                                        
Insulation:                                        
Ceiling, sides, and rear panels shall be insulated with a minimum 1 ½ " thick blanket-type fiberglass insulation to properly deaden sound, reduce vibration, and provide a thermal barrier. The insulation shall be fire-resistant of type approved by Underwriters Laboratories, Inc.  A 1/2" sound absorbing foam rubber padding with black vinyl pebble grain surface shall be installed on the toe board/firewall area to reduce noise and heat in the driver’s area.        

Lights/Exterior: Headlights - Dual seal beam (Halogen). Head lights shall have wig wag switch capability.

Front Directional-     (2) 7" round LED amber
Side Directional-      (2) LED amber
Cluster Lights-         (3) amber LED front
            (3) Red LED rear
Marker Lights-        (2) front LED corners
                               (2) rear LED corners
                               (2) amid ship LED roof
Rear Directional-     (2) 6” Oval LED Amber
Stop/Tail-                (2) 6” Oval LED Red
                               (2) 4” Round LED Red
Back-Up-                (2) 6” oval LED white.

All lights comply with FMVSS 108.  All exterior emergency lighting shall comply with NFPA 1901 standards.

Map Light:                                         (1) flexshaft map light located over the driver.

Mirrors:                                            Interior- 6" x 30" safety glass with rubber edges

Mirrors:                                           Exterior- Heated remote control transit mirrors.
                                                       Mirror heads are made of ABS plastic. Flat mirror size is 7" x 9.75".  Convex mirror size is 6" x                                                        3.75". Total head size is 8" x 15".  Mounting arms and bases are cast aluminum, painted black.                                                        Both upper flat and lower convex mirrors can be controlled independently.

Mounting:                                          Bus body shall be mounted to chassis frame in such a manner as to prevent shifting. Body and                                                        lock tab mounting bracket. Rubber mounting pads reinforced with fiber shall be used to cushion                                                        the body on the chassis at every floor crossmember.       

Mud Flaps:                                     Rubber mud flaps front and rear.

Mud Guards:                                  Reinforced steel mud guards front and rear of all wheels from floor to bottom of skirt.

Paneling: Exterior Roof                  The roof panels are to be double, 20 gauge zinc-coated steel, riveted to each body bow frame.                                                        The roof sheets are pieced in (3) sections, (2) laterally, (1) lengthwise over seams.  All roof                                                        sheets are to be sealed to prevent leaks.  Each bus shall be completely water tested for                                                        assurance of no leaks.  Roof shall be reinforced with (2) 16 gauge crash rails applied externally,                                                        riveted through roof panels and into roof bows to give extra strength in overhead area.  Exterior                                                        panels shall be primed both sides before assembly.

Paneling: Exterior                            Exterior panels shall be primed both sides before assembly for rust prevention. The exterior side                                                        panels shall be at least 20-gauge sheet steel, riveted to both flanges of the roof bows. 

Reflectors:                                         (3) on each side and (2) on rear.

Roof Escape Hatches:                    Optional - (2) two roof escape hatches Hatches are capable of opening fore or aft to allow air to                                                        enter or exit the vehicle.

Rub Rails:                                       Two aluminum rub rails with rubber inserts.   One located below regular window line and the                                                        other located at the floor line.

Rubber Fenderettes:                       (4) Installed at each wheelhouse opening.

Seat: Driver                                     Deluxe air operated high back driver’s seat with side armrest. Driver seat belt is to be                                                        integrated into the seat. Seat will move aft and fore, up and down. Seat shall also have air                                                        operated lower lumbar support. Transit blue color

Service Access                               Openings: Service Access Openings shall be provided for access to the following components:                                                        Engine access door for servicing, engine oil, transmission fluid and power steering fluid without                                                        removing the engine cover. Left and right front hinged panels for access to wiper motors, heater                                                        filters, washer reservoir, and electrical components. Center  front access panel door - removable                                                        without tools to access the radiator.         
                                                           
Stepwell:                                          Stepwell shall consist of (3) steps covered with non-skid rubber treads (Altro Flooring).                                                         Heights of risers will be 8 ½ " each.  12-volt light will be provided in the step-well area.

Storage Compartments:                  Exterior- (1) Lighted storage compartments with door and lock 54” long minimum. Box is                                                        located driver’s side behind rear axle. 

Switch Panel:                                   Shall be mounted to the left of the driver with switches for the electrical components. Rocker                                                        type switches are to be supplied. The switches shall provide illuminated lenses, international                                                        symbols and labeling for the appropriate functions. The switches are to be rated at 20 amps at                                                        12-volts DC. Control panel illumination to be controlled by the headlamp switch rheostat.                                                        Switches are to be angled at 45° for driver accessibility.            
                       
Undercoating:                                   Entire underbody and MAB conversion options, located under floor, shall be completely                                                        undercoated with asphalt emulsion water-based undercoating after body to chassis mounting for                                                        maximum rustproofing.

Visibility:                                            The design of this bus shall be such that the seated driver shall be able to view the ground by                                                        direct visibility along a parallel line 9' forward of the front bumper the entire width of the bus. For                                                        the purpose of complying with this requirement, test to be conducted in accordance with SAE                                                        J-941 utilizing the dimensions of a 95th percentile adult male.

Window:                                         Driver's Area- Split window transit style with tempered tinted glass and latch. 

Windshield:                                       4-piece flat tinted glass set in rubber. Each front glass shall be a minimum of 39" wide x 35"                                                        high. The windshield shall be designed for maximum driver visibility in all directions.  Windshield                                                        shall be as low as possible to allow maximum downward view in front of vehicle. Total daylight                                                        opening of the windshield is 3,133 sq. in.

Windshield Washer:                        Washer reservoir to be one gallon capacity and accessible through interior access door located                                                        at the top of the stepwell. Electric operated with wiper arm spray reservoir (1) gallon capacity.

Windshield Wipers:                         (2) Bottom mounted electrically operated with parallelogram type arms with variable speed and                                                        intermittent feature. Access to wiper motors to be provided through hinged exterior access                                                        panels.   

MAB CONVERSION PACKAGE

Air Brake Inlet                                   (1) external quick connect air line fitting to allow external air line to be attached to bus while                                                        secured in parking bay to maintain air brake/air ride system pressure.

A/C Heating System:                       (4) 13,500 BTU (each) roof mounted air conditioner/heating units. 110 volt.  Roof sections shall                                                        be reinforced where units are mounted. Each climate control unit shall be wired separately and                                                        protected with individual circuit breaker in the electrical control panel.

Battery Charger:                               20 amp, exterior hookup battery charger shall be supplied. Charger must be designed to                                                        maintain vehicle’s batteries at peak charge while vehicle is not being operated. Exterior battery                                                        charge readout monitor shall be located near the battery charger exterior hookup location.

Carbon Monoxide Alarm:               (2) carbon monoxide monitor alarms shall be installed (1) at the rear of the bus and (1) at the                                                        nurse’s station to warn of unsafe buildup of CO in the bus cabin.

Ceiling Grab Rails:                          Stainless steel ceiling grab rails shall be located front to back on each side of the bus aisle.

Curtain                                               A non-light penetrating sliding curtain shall be installed immediately behind the driver from floor                                                        to ceiling and from side to side to keep all light from reaching the driver’s area during vehicle                                                        operation at night.

Electrical System:                            Shall be a 120/240 volt rated system. A waterproof interior service panel junction box. Box shall                                                        be a 125 Amp rated capacity with UL Listed resetting type circuit breakers. Each of the                                                        AC/Heat units shall be protected with an individual circuit breaker.  All of the A/C electrical                                                        system is installed using EPM 12ga. 3 conductor (10\3) multi-stranded boat wire 600 volt UL                                                        approved. All wire is color coded and grounded throughout the system. Ten (10) interior quad                                                        outlets will be provided.  Locations will be determined by interior layout.  

Electrical: Shoreline                        A shoreline electrical connection shall be provided on the exterior of the vehicle to allow                                                        connection to an existing power source such as a building or other generator such as a military                                                        generator to operate all on-board options. Feature will allow vehicle to remain connected to                                                        external power source for and unlimited amount of time. Vehicle owner shall be responsible for                                                        installation of 50 amp shoreline service connection and shoreline wiring cable. Manufacturer shall                                                        supply connection fitting to vehicle shoreline plug.  

Exhaust Fan: Interior                      (2) air exhaust fans in the interior floor area to exhaust interior air as exterior air is brought into the                                                        vehicle from air conditioning/heating units or through roof escape hatch vents

Floor Covering                                 Floor covering shall be Altro Transflor Model TFCR2730. Floor covering shall anti germ/virus                                                        properties.

Generator:                                         Diesel powered 20 KW 175 watt Martin Diesel Generator. Generator will be equipped with                                                        air bag shock isolators to decrease vibration. Fuel source shall come from the main vehicle fuel                                                        tank. Generator shall be mounted on a slide out tray for easy servicing. Dual locks shall lock the                                                        generator in the stowed position when the tray is returned to normal operating position.

                                                       Generator compartment shall have a sealed ball bearing slide out tray for easy access for                                                        servicing generator. Compartment to be insulated to reduce heat and noise transferred to interior                                     #                   of the vehicle. Generator exhaust shall exit left side of the vehicle.  

Generator Controls:                         Generator start, run, stop, preheat switch and hour meter shall be located within easy reach of                                                        driver. Exterior generator service controls shall be located in the generator compartment.

Intercom System:                             David Clark radio communications/intercom system with headsets at the driver seat and each                                                        attendant seat and at the nurse’s station. The headsets at the driver seat and at the nurse’s station                                                        should have the ability to talk on the intercom as well as the dual radio interface communications                                                        system that will be installed by owning agency.

Intravenous Fluid Hangers:           Twelve (12) Recessed ceiling mounted IV Hangers. IV hangers to be mounted at the head of each                                                        stretcher position.

Lighting:                                           
Interior- (13) interior 12 volt LED dome lights, with driver's dome light with separate switch.

LED Ceiling Lights -  Ceiling mounted LED operational recessed lighting located in approximately every other ceiling panel location throughout bus and over nurse’s station

Exterior Underfloor Lights -  (10) waterproof underfloor exterior LED lights to illuminate the area around and under the vehicle.

Scene Lights -  (5) 110v roof mounted scene lights, (2) on each side of vehicle and (1) on the rear of the vehicle. Havis-Shield Model KR-1433

Exterior:    NFPA Emergency Lighting:
Exterior NFPA Emergency Lighting package:

Zone A: Upper – (1) Whelen 60” LED Flush Mount 4500 Series Light Bar. Outer four light bar lens should be red.  Center two light bar lens should be clear.
Lower – (2) Whelen NFPA 1901 Compliant 60R02FRR 6”x4” 600 Series Red Super LED light heads.
Lower Windshield – (1) CODE 3 Model XT308RR light bar.
Left front – Whelen Model 60RC6FCR Red/White LED Intersection Strobe
Right front – Whelen Model 90RC5FCR Red/White LED Intersection Strobe

Zone B:  Upper - (4) Whelen NFPA 1901 Compliant 90RR5FRR 9”x7” 900 Series Red Super LED light heads. Lower - (3) Whelen NFPA 1901 Compliant 60R02FRR 6”x4” 600 Series Red Super LED light heads. Front most side lights should be mounted as close to the front edge of the bus as possible to provide intersection warning ability.

 Zone C: (2) Whelen NFPA 1901 Compliant 90RR5FRR 9”x7” 900 Series Red Super LED light head. (2) Whelen NFPA 1901 Compliant 90AA5FAR 9”x7” 900 Series Amber Super LED light head. (1) red and (1) amber 900 Series light head should be mounted high.  (1) red and (1) amber 900 series light head should be mounted lower. Positioning of the red and amber lights should be in opposite corners from one another.  Flash pattern should resemble the flashing pattern of a railroad crossing sign that is activated. (2) 60K000XR 4”x6” clear LED Loading lights. Lights to operate from a switch or when the vehicle is in reverse. (2) Whelen PS00FRR LED Light (Red) and (2) Whelen PS00FAR LED Light (Amber) should be mounted on left rear and right rear of bus just above bumper.  Placement of lights from driver side to passenger side facing rear should be Red-Amber and Amber-Red.  Red lights should flash simultaneously and amber lights should flash simultaneously (alternately from red).
                                                   
Zone D:  Upper - (4) Whelen NFPA 1901 Compliant 90RR5FRR 9”x7” 900 Series Red Super LED light heads.  Lower - (4) Whelen NFPA 1901 Compliant 60R02FRR 6”x4” 600 Series Red Super LED light heads. Front most side lights should be mounted as close to the front edge of the bus as possible to provide intersection warning ability.

Nurse’s Station                               
(1) nurse’s station 48”W x 40.25”T x 27.75”D with pull out drawers located immediate behind the driver’s seat. Station includes wall partition between driver and nurse’s station.

Oxygen System:                              
Oxygen system shall be a split design, (two separate oxygen systems). Individual metered oxygen connections with quick disconnect fittings for (20) twenty patients shall be provided. Oxygen tanks shall be located in an area that gives unobstructed access for ease of maintenance and refill. (8) Eight large oxygen tanks shall be mounted in sliding oxygen tank cradle assemblies that slides in/out for ease of maintenance or changing of the tanks. Oxygen system shall have an oxygen monitoring system with master alarm, zone valve box. Oxygen system will be installed by NFPA 99/ASSE/ASSME Certified Personnel. There shall be a minimum of (20) individual metered oxygen ports for patients. All patients shall have an individual adjustable metered oxygen supply (.05 – 25.0). One additional oxygen wall connection shall be mounted adjacent to each existing oxygen wall supply that feeds the individual metered oxygen ports for patients. This additional connection provides additional respiratory therapy to an individual patient without interrupting the oxygen flow to multiple patients. Emergency oxygen cutoff valve shall be located within easy reach of attendants and driver. Oxygen monitoring system shall be located on the main nurse’s work station. Monitoring system shall have a leak detection mode as well as an oxygen level monitoring display for each oxygen system.

Oxygen External Connection:      
Oxygen system shall be capable of being connected to exterior oxygen source (liquid or other source) which will allow the MAB vehicle to remain on-site with continuous oxygen supply for an indefinite period of time.
                                                           
Ramp Assembly:                             
A storable loading and unloading ramp will be provided. The ramp will attach to the rear of the bus for loading or unloading of stretcher patients through the back door of the vehicle. The ramp shall be adjustable so that loading or unloading of patients can be done at any angle from 45 up down to ground level. Ramp and ramp storage assembly shall be hot dipped galvanized. Ramp shall have a minimum weight rating of at least 1,000 pounds.

Refrigerator:                                      (1) Refrigerator/Freezer 110v, approximate size 59”H x 23”W x 25”D shall be installed                                                        adjacent to mid-body attendant seating for storage of medicine, water, etc.. Refrigerator shall be                                                        powered by both shore power or generator power.
                                               
Safety Equipment:                           (2) 5 lb fire extinguishers (1) front, (1) rear.

Seats: Attendants                            (6) Mid-High Back Flip Up Attendant Seats shall be provided. All seats shall have restraining                                                        belts for attendants.

Seats: Rehab                                    (12) Wall mounted flip down seats for firefighter rehab, walking wounded or attendants. When                                                        stretchers are removed seats can be folded down to allow additional seating. (8) additional flip                                                        down seats are available with a floorplan change. (NOT AVAILABLE WITH STAINLESS STEEL STRETCHER PANS).
 
Siren:                                              One (1) Whelen 295HFSA1 hands free electronic siren with cab console mounted controls                                                        with PA microphone.

Sliding Stretcher Receiver:            Stretchers shall be carried into the vehicle and set into the sliding stretcher tray assembly. The                                                           sliding stretcher tray assemblies are then slid and locked into place to prevent movement of                                                           stretchers. Locking pins shall eliminate any horizontal movement of the patient stretcher tray                                                          assembly.The stretcher tray assembly shall have a vertical elimination bracket on each end of the                                                        assembly to prevent the stretcher from moving in a vertical movement after the stretcher has                                                        been stowed.Sliding Stretcher Assembly Tray Part Number MAB-62550 only.

Snow Chains                                Vehicle shall be equipped with OnSpot automatic snow chains. The switch to operate the snow                                                      chains shall be within easy reach of the driver.

Storage Compartments                   Interior:  (6) Six stainless steel medical storage compartments with pull out doors 19.5”W x                                                             15.75”T x 18”D. Compartments are located under attendant seats.  All compartments are made                                                       out of laminated wood covered with stainless steel cover.  
Large Medical Equipment storage box:  (1) four drawer medical equipment/supplies storage                                                                                                                     compartment 63”L x 28”H x 24”D located across the aisle from the nurse’s station.                                                                         Additional boxes are available.

Stretcher Pans                             Stainless steel stretcher pans to collect body fluids and to keep those fluids from dropping down                                                   on patients below. Pan includes hose hookup for ease of cleaning.

Stretchers:                                   (18) Twenty adjustable headrest type non-folding stretchers, 74” x 19”. Stretchers shall have a                                                            load limit weight of 350 pounds each.

Stretchers STRYKER Rolling:       (2) Stryker rolling gurney type stretchers in located in lower/rear most position on each side of                                                   vehicle.

Stretcher Mounting System:          Stretchers shall be mounted in a “stacked assembly” method. Three (3) stretchers receiver tray                                                   assemblies shall evenly spaced from above floor level to approximately 58” off the floor.. 

Stretcher Tray Assembly:           Optional - Stainless steel stretcher tray assembly shall be provided for each stretcher. Tray shall                                                         slide in and out on sliding stretcher assembly. Tray construction shall have all sides of the stretcher                                                   tray assembly sloping toward the patient’s feet area where a drain plug and discharge cleanout                                                  connection is located. (2) two removable stainless steel mid-stretcher support braces shall be                                                         supplied for each stretcher to give added support to the center section of the patient’s stretcher                                                        when the stretcher is in the stowed position.

Wheelchair Tiedown Positions:    Floor tracking shall be installed and spaced so that, if necessary, wheelchair occupants can utilize                                                   the floor track for a wheelchair tie-down system.

Wheelchair Tiedown System:        (8) wheelchair tiedown kits shall be supplied, SureLok Model FF627S-4C.

WARRANTY 

MAB Conversion                                         (2) Two Year - Unlimited Miles

Generator                                                     (2) Two Year 1500 Hours

Rooftop Heat/Air Conditioning                   (2) Two Year - Unlimited Mileage

Basic IC Vehicle                                          (1) One Year - Unlimited Miles

IC Body *                                                     (5) Five Year - Unlimited Miles
*Includes structural components, roof, floor, sides, and front and rear sections; frame rails and cross-members; paint adhesion and rust protection

IC Body **                                                     (1) One Year / 12,000 miles
** Includes components supplied by outside vendors

IC Drivetrain ***                                         (4) Four Year / 48,000 Miles         
*** Includes front and rear axles, propshaft

IC Engine                                                      (5) Five Year - Unlimited Miles

Allison Transmission                                    (2) Two Year - Unlimited Miles

Towing ****                                                  (5) Five Year / 150,000 Miles
**** For all unsafe or non-drivable warrantable failures to the nearest IC service location (up to $250 per incident)