PREVOST X3-45 COMMUTER User Manual

SECTION 18: BODY
DOB 1300-1556 | X3-45 Commuter PA-1648 Maintenance Manual First release Oct 2020
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12.3.2 Welding Of Joint Between White
Safety Strip And “Tarabus” Floor
Covering
1. Pre-heat welding torch;
o Set welding torch to position #4.5
(temperature of 500 °C),
o Heating time: 5 minutes.
2. Before welding, visually ensure that a 1 to
1.5 mm gap exists between white safety strip
and “Tarabus” floor covering. Use a knife if
this is not the case.
NOTE
There should be no excess of adhesive on top
of surfaces, clean if required using “All-Sol”.
3. Chamfer the joint.
NOTE
The chamfer width must always be less than
the filler bead diameter (between 2.5 and 3
mm).
4. Use chamfer knife. Be careful not to
overcut or to cut to the side to prevent
damaging “Tarabus” covering.
5. Add (about 6 inches) some length to the
required length of filler bead to make the
joint then cut.
6. Take position with welding torch. The proper
position is with a slight slope to the rear.
7. Once the welding torch is ready, insert the
filler bead into the nozzle and immediately
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PREVOST X3-45 COMMUTER Specifications

General

Engine	Volvo D13
Transmission	Allison B500
Fuel Type	Diesel
Length	45 ft (13.7 m)
Width	102 in (2.6 m)
Horsepower	500 hp
GVWR	54, 000 lbs
Height	141 in