2016-10-17 GC Agenda - Item 8 - Attachment 2 (Amended) - Statement of Financial Position

The time to lower each bus from the normal height to the “Kneeling” height shall nominally
not exceed 6 seconds, and the time to raise the bus from the “Kneeling” height to the normal
height shall nominally not exceed 6 seconds.

The time to raise the bus from the normal height to the “Raise” height shall nominally not
exceed 8 seconds, and the time to lower the bus from the “Raise” height to the normal height
nominally shall not exceed 8 seconds.

A visual warning shall be provided to alert the driver that the suspension of the bus is either
in the “Kneeling” or the “Raise” condition.

Wheels and Tyres:

All wheels and tyres shall be interchangeable. All tyres shall have a “Highway” tread pattern.
Wheel nut guards shall be provided for the front wheels.

Tyre size is 295/80R22.5

A spare wheel shall be provided (loose) with every second rigid bus of that type.

Electrical System:

A chassis wiring diagram and a body wiring diagram shall be fixed inside the cover/door of
the electrical box on each bus.

Electrical Supply:

The lessor shall provide full details of the batteries proposed including type, capacity, number
and physical layout.

Energy storage is to be sufficient for the route length, schedule and charging frequency.

AOWEI UCAP Supercapacitator unit, 28KWh single unit. Accessible from the rear of the bus.

Wiring:

All wiring harnesses shall have a means to identify individual wires, such as numbering or
distinct colour codes. Earth connections to the chassis and/or main body frame shall be in
accessible locations.

The main electrical distribution, relay, and circuit breaker control board shall be located so
that it is easily accessible but not in a position where service personnel are in danger from
passing traffic in a kerbside situation.

Wiring provision shall be made for the ticketing equipment as per the Invitation to Tender
Attachment 2.

Wiring shall be secured to prevent chaffing at any location.

Wiring shall be adequately protected from heat sources to prevent deterioration.

Wiring provision shall be made for Ticketing Equipment, CCTV Camera System and Two-
way Radio Communication System.




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