Orion VII EPA10 User Manual

Name: Orion VII EPA10
Brand: Orion
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OPERATOR’S MANUAL

ORION VII HYBRID VEHICLE

ACADEMY EXPRESS HYBRID 1368A

Printed: December 21, 2010

Table of Contents3
Introduction7
General8
Hybrid Electric Vehicle (H.e.V.) Safety Information9
- Hybrid Electric Vehicle Propulsion System9
- High Voltage Hazards9
Operator's Compartment10
Front Instrument Panel15
Warning Lights and Indicators19
Driver's Side Control Panel25
Master Switch31
- Engine Stop Position31
- Day Run Position31
- Night Run Position31
- Park Position31
Destination Signs32
- Electronic Destination Sign32
- Operator's Display and Keyboard (ODK)32
- Destination Sign Dimming Feature34
Driver's Seat35
- USSC™ Q91 Driver's Seat36
- Driver's Seat Belt37
Air Brake System Operation38
- Loss of Air Pressure38
- Wet Weather Operation39
- Emergency/Parking Brake Control Valve39
- Brake Interlock40
- Rear Axle Brakes Safety Circuit40
- Anti-Lock Braking System (ABS)41
- ABS Warning Light41
Engine Operation42
- Pre Start-Up Inspection42
- Starting an Electronically Controlled Engine42
- Engine Warm up43
- Operating the Engine43
- High Idle43
- Stopping the Engine44
- Starting Engine from Rear Control Panel44
- Stopping Engine from Rear Control Panel45
- Engine Protection System - Electronically Controlled Engines (Cummins ISB™)45
B.a.e.™ Hybrid Propulsion System47
- Hybrid Electric Vehicle (HEV) Propulsion System Operation47
- Propulsion Control System (PCS)47
- Alternating Current Traction Generator (ACTG)47
- Alternating Current Traction Motor (ACTM)48
- Motor Speed Warning Indicator48
- Electric Alternator System (EAS)48
- Propulsion Control System (Emergency) Override Switch49
- Throttle and Brake Pedals49
- Gear Range Selector Position49
- Stop HEV Indicator50
Driver's Pre-Service Inspection51
- Driver Walk Around Test51
- Exterior Inspection51
- Interior Inspection51
Lighting and Electrical53
- Lighting Operation53
- Interior Lighting53
- Exterior Lighting54
- Batteries55
- Disconnection of Electrical System55
Heating, Air Conditioning, and Ventilation57
- Front Heat/Defrost Blower Switch57
- Climate Control System58
- Climate Control System Switch58
- Driver's Booster Blower Switch58
- Fresh Air Ventilation59
- Driver's Fan59
- Intelligaire™ Climate Control System60
Passenger Entrance and Exit Doors62
- Accelerator Interlock62
- Door System Operation62
- Pull Cord Stop Request63
- Speed Sensing Interlock63
- Malfunction in Opening and Closing Front Door63
- Door Master Switch64
- Malfunction in Opening and Closing Rear Doors64
- External Front Door Access Switch65
Emergency Escape Exits66
- Push out Egress Windows66
- Rear Roof Hatch66
Kneeling System67
- Kneeling System Operating Procedure67
Wheelchair Ramp System69
- Ramp Malfunction69
- Operation69
Wheelchair Restraint System71
- Mobility Device Securement Instructions71
Engine Cooling System73
- Checking and Replenishing Engine Coolant73
- High Coolant Temperature74
- Low Engine Coolant Level74
- Modular Traction System (MTS) Coolant75
Amerex™ Fire Suppression System76
- Fire Suppression System77
- Automatic Operation78
- Manual Operation78
Exterior Compartment and Service Access Doors80
General Data and Technical Information83
- Reporting Safety Defects84

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Orion VII EPA10 Specifications

General

Manufacturer	Orion Bus Industries
Engine	Cummins ISL9
Horsepower	330 hp
Transmission	Allison B400R
Width	102 inches
Type	Transit Bus
Length	40 feet
Fuel Type	Diesel
Emission Standard	EPA10

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