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1. Hoist Position Axle Center Line Hoist Position Axle Center Line Rear Jacking and Support Positions Front Jacking and Support Positions Transverse Frames Under Lift Position on Frame Forward of Front Axle Figure 6 Pick Up and Support Locations The Orion VII EPA10 bus is a low floor vehicle with a lattice type chassis containing no continuous longitudinal main support beams There are several locations along the chassis mainly on the transverse structure which are the recommended pick up and support points in addition to the normal axle hoist points These sites along with the location of the front and rear towing points are shown in Figure 4 and Figure 6 Raising and Supporting the CAUTION Vehicle Lifting the front or rear of the vehicle can be accomplished using devices such as jacks tow truck lifting arms etc Although the following procedure mainly describes lifting with floor jacks the basic vehicle and personal safety precautions would apply to all lifting devices and methods 1 Use blocks chocks at the front or rear wheels as applicable to prevent vehicle movement 2 Ensure that the shift selector is in the Neutral position and then release the parking brakes 12 September 2011 General Information
2. wee e o o Dem prem ACORN Wesen wem f woman wee o Eo PAGE 1 OF 1 TORONTO TRANSIT COMMISSION REQUEST FOR PROPOSAL PO8BI13049 APPENDIX 3 DISTANCE CHART 14 240 eec DISTANCE 5 5 E 5 2 3 i UE En eal er 8 IN KILOMETERS a lt Hillcrest 5 18 10 16 10 13 15 8 18 11 27 30 21 14 9 10 3 Davisville Eglinton Danforth Birchmount Greenwood Russell Lakeshore Roncesvalles Queensway Wilson McCowan Malvern Arrow Road Victoria Park Keele Station Mount Dennis Asquith Substation Date Updated March 2008 PAGE 1 OF 1 TORONTO TRANSIT COMMISSION REQUEST FOR PROPOSAL PO8BI13049 APPENDIX 4 TTC WARRANTY DISTANCE CHART DISTANCE CALCULATED IN KILOMETERS Jet Garage 78 Hymus Rd Scarborough ON M1L 2C9 Harper Power Products Inc Mississauga Bus AAA Coach Repair MTB 8170 MMC BUS Coach amp Truck SN Diesel 10 Diesel Drive 235 Deerhurst drive Lawson Road
3. SYSTEM COMPONENT MODEL CAPACITY Front Rear Axle Bearings NL G1 Grade Grease 4021 11 kg Rear Axle Differential Fluid Oil SAE 80W90 5 1 US Gallons 19 4 Liters Power Steering Fluid N A 1 US Gallon 3 8 Liters Windshield Washer Fluid 6 US Gallons 22 7 Liters Wheelchair Ramp Dexron VI 1 Pint 5 Liter Maintenance Precautions Information contained in this manual is intended to supplement rather than replace standard shop practices and safety procedures Make safety the number one priority during any maintenance task To reduce the risk of personal injury and or vehicle damage during maintenance adhere to the following precautions Metric Fasteners Observe and follow all Dangers Warnings and Cautions If a part requires replacement replace with the same part or a part of higher quality Follow these guidelines when fastener replacement is required June 2011 AN WARNING Using incorrect fasteners can result in personal injury and or vehicle damage or malfunction replacement fasteners only compatible Make sure replacement fasteners whether metric or imperial have the same measurements and strength as those being replaced If in doubt about the compatibility of replacement fasteners contact Daimler Buses General Information Jacking Hoisting and Towing Jacking and Hoisting AN WARNING Failure to correctly place floor jacks safety stands an
4. Lift Tow a CAUTION Never lift tow the vehicle by the front bumper frame E NOTE If vehicle has a flat tire or air suspension is down follow the three stage tow truck singer procedure See Towing Bus from Front Frame with 3 Stage Tow Truck Stinger on page 23 1 Extend the tow truck lifting arms so that the claws grasp the vehicle frame at the jacking safety stand positions just forward of the front wheels see Figure 17 E NOTE 7 stinger boom extension rated for 20 000 Ibs is the minimum requirement when towing from the front with 2 forks SAFETY STANDS JACKING HOISTING bed Figure 17 Front Lift Tow Grasp Points 2 Ensure that the necessary Safety precautions are observed connecting devices are engaged and a Seconcary fastening system i e safety chain is Secure 3 Connect the tow truck s auxiliary air supply to the front air filler valve of vehicle to be towed 28 2008 14 05 TTC MATERIALS amp PROCURE 416 537 8385 P 66 General Information 4 Ensure that the shift selector is in the Neutrai position the rear axle stub shafts are removed 5 Lift the front of the vehicle until the front wheels leave the ground and commence the tow Rear Towing Towing Bus from Rear Frame with 3 Sage Tow Truck Stinger If vehicle has a flat tire or air suspension is down follow the three stage tow truck singer procedure
5. i Toronto Transit Commission Supplementary Conditions Request for Proposal Service January 2013 Page 6 of 6 SC19 WAGE RATES 4 The Contractor shall engage or cause to be engaged by it or its Subcontractors competent workers who SC20 SC21 are members of local trade unions having appropriate affiliations if available for Work normally performed on Site in the execution of the Contract 2 During the term of the Contract the Contractor and its Subcontractors shall pay or cause to be paid for the Work the union rate prevailing in the area in which the Work is to be performed and shall otherwise comply with the local union working conditions 3 If there is no such union rate for any class of work the Contractor shall pay the rate of wages prevailing and generally accepted TAXES AND DUTIES The following supersedes GC4 TAXES AND DUTIES in its entirety and any cross reference thereto The Contract Price is inclusive of all applicable Canadian federal and provincial taxes and duties either in force or announced prior to the Proposal closing date even if the effective date is subsequent to the Proposal closing date including but not limited to the Goods and Services Tax GST applicable under the Excise Tax Act and the Harmonized Sales Tax HST which will become effective July 7 2070 and which will supersede GST and ORST on the effective date all customs and duties applicable under the Customs Act and On
6. 6 Danforth 1627 Danforth Ave i 21 Eglinton 38 Comstock Rd 2 8 17 Lakeshore 580 Commissioners St D 10 Malvern 22 Mount Dennis 5050 Sheppard Ave East 121 Industry St Langstaff Rd Langstaff Rd Creditstone Centre St Clark St 400 Evans Ave 160 Transit Rd 12 Queensway 16 Wilson Shops 3 Davisville 8 Greenwood 2 Hillcrest Duncan Harvey Yards 3 Davisville 8 Greenwood 2 Hillcrest 20 Keele Divisions 4 Arrow Road 29 Lascelles Blvd 400 Greenwood Ave 1138 Bathurst St 14th Ave 29 Lascelles Blvd 400 Greenwood Ave 1138 Bathurst St 2365 Dundas Ave West 11th Concession Rd 700 Arrow Rd PE if Sheppard 16 DL Cj W ee E NN 5 RV FA Islington Ave Martin Grove Rd 5 PEARSON INTERNATIONAL AIRPORT vi Belfield Rd id Dixon Rd Westway Royal York Rd Ave W Eglinton Spadina Rd Rathburn Rd Burnhamthorpe Rd ES Poe Esst Mat V d Or ws 9 US T idi Bloor St N ve ees wai y 5 5 E 4 2 5 2 E Royal York Rd 1 Lake Shore Blvd West 1 1 Lake Ontario P BIND JE 1
7. In order to tow the bus a double pick up procedure will have to be performed This procedure consists of lifting the vehicle at the rear pick up jack pads with bottle jack 107 floor jack or with the tow truck stinger from under the rear frame The vehicle is to be lifted up to the point that a wooden block 4 x 4 could be placed under each tire Once the wooden blocks are in place the forks should be installed at the stinger then the bus is to be lifted for the Second time using the stinger M A CAUTION Do not flat tow the vehicle from the rear as it will be too difficult to maneuver M emo A 3 NOTE A 9 stinger boom extension rated for 20 000 Ibs is the minimum requirement when towing from the rear with 4 forks uc cm C C LL AA 28 2008 14 05 TTC MATERIALS amp PROCURE 416 537 385 General Information i Using Towing Arms 1 Ensure the tow arm adapters properly engage the towing iack pads See Figure 18 Inboard Outboard Figure 18 Typical Jack Pad NOTE Lifting and towing pads are located on the rear transverse frame offset towards the roadside of the vehicle Ensure that ali safety devices safety chains etc are in piace Connect the towing vehicle s auxiliary air supply line to the rear shop air filler valve Figure 19 28 2008 14 05 TTC MATERIALS
8. usec if accessible by the jack 5 If changing a wheel with a fat tire remove 8 in run up b icck 6 Raise jack to desired heignt and insert additional Safety 65 as snown to neio support Dus anc retain it at that height if jack pressure is accidentally released DO NOT SET SAFETY BLOCK UNDER STEPWELL OR W C LIFT OPTIONAL FRONT JACKING PAD LOCATION NP1667 Figure 9 Front Safety Block Placement DO NOT SET SAFETY BLOCK UNDER STEPWELL OR W C LIFT NP1668 Figure 10 Rear Safety Block Placement APR 28 2883 14 83 8 General Information TTC MATERIALS amp PROCURE 416 537 6385 33 October 1998 TOW EYE NPQO77 Figure 12 Rear Tow Eye Placement A CAUTION When lowering the bus stowly release pres sure irom the jack if pressure is released ico quickly the owered the base of the jack possibly damaging the engine transmission pan Whenever the bus is raised above the normal ride height air oressure is re ieased irom the bellows When the dus is iew ered to normali rice height air is supplied to the i siowly The ous should not be lowered celow the normai rice height until air pressure in the bellows can maintain the bus at che normal height it may be necessary to start the engine io build up enough pressure to maintain nor mal ride height before con
9. 4 Wrap a suitable chain i e required length and capacity arcund the radius rods of the axie as shown in Figure 16 5 Place a hardwood block approximately 6 in by 6 in by 4 ft between the chains and underside of the bumper Also place a length of rubber mat or tire tread between the front face of the bumper and the tow rig This will prevent cutting and scuffing of bumper when vehicle is lifted and towed Figure 15 Rear Auxiliary Air Valve 8 Attach chains to tow the vehicie according to transit authority s standard procedures Attach a safety chain between vehicies 7 Ensure that the transmissicn selector is in the Neutral position and that the rear axle shafts are removed and property stowed JUMPER RADIUS ROD TOWER HAROWOOD BLOCK SKIDPLATE Figure 16 Lift Towing From the Front 00 7 10 ORION Service Manual August 1997 APR 28 2885 14 01 TTC MATERIALS amp PROCURE 416 537 8385 13 Towing 2 Towing the vehicie while the rear axle shafts are still connected Caution will cause damage to the transmission 8 Release the vehicie parking brakes and remove the chocks from the rear wheels 9 Raise the vehicle just high enough approximately 6 to 8 inches for front tires to clear roadway Do not raise the vehicie higher than necessary Caution Ze g i Lift Towing from the Rear The recommended procedure when lift towing from the rear is to use the lifting arm of a tow truck or simi
10. September 2011 23 General Information 4 Disconnect the vehicle driveshaft Figure 15 Rear Shop Air Valve EJ NOTE The rear filler valve is located in the air dryer compartment on the roadside of the vehicle in front of the rear wheels 5 Connect the towing vehicle s auxiliary air supply line to the rear shop air filler valve Figure 15 6 Seoure the steering wheel to minimize the movement of the front of the vehicle Attach tow lights 8 Liftthe vehicle until the rear wheels leave the ground and commence the tow 24 September 2011 Friendly Wheel Trans JACKING AND TOWING RAISING THE VEHICLE Refer to Ford Workshop Manual section 100 02 for lifting point locations on the Ford Front chassis Always follow the manufacturer s operating procedures and instructions for the Lifting equipment that is used Be safe and vigilant and never use faulty damaged or worn out equipment Never overload any lifting equipment and work within the load capacities of all gear e The header beam located in front of the Rear wheels must be used for lifting the vehicle e Position the lifting Equipment Jack or Stand as indicated below e Ensure the Vehicle remains in a horizontal position while raising the front and rear at the same time Rear Frame Vehicle Lifting Points D4001 F 450 550 Z Frame Low Chassis Vehicle DRAFT 5 JACKING AND TOWING TOWING THE VEHICLE e prevent drive trai
11. 78 9 in 2 003 mm MINIMUM JACK REQUIREMENTS ot front axle 165 2 in 4197 mm Weight Capacity 10 tons 10 000 kg Width Diameter of jack head 2 in 51 mm To the left of bus centerline 3 1 in 79 mm Height MINIMUM SUPPORT REQUIREMENTS From the ground e E 46 9 in 1 191 mm Weight Capacity 10 tons 10 000 kg Diameter of support head 6 in 152 mm WHEELBASE EMEN 244 in 6 200 mm TRACK Aluminum Wheels ROME 13st iiit ince sect Pise tipa 86 8 in 2 205 mm E 77 2 in 1 960 mm Steel Wheels PIE 86 3 in 2 191 mm 76 5 in 1 942 mm 18 500 00 17 NOVa BUS HOISTING AND TOWING SECTION 18 500 00A HOISTING AND TOWING ARTICULATED VEHICLE 12JA12 TOWING THE ARTICULATED 05 CAUTION VEHICLE Additional care must be taken when towing an articulated vehicle in wet slippery conditions with TURNTABLE the engine switched off The articulation unit must mE overcome a certain amount of force to enable the The articulated vehicle has a rotating turntable joining the damper units to adjust the angle of the rear end front and rear sections This turntable must still be allowed to relative to the direction of the front end Make rotate to some extent during towing since the vehicle needs sure that whe
12. Always ensure that the vehicle is ately hoisted and blocked for procedures which require elevating the vehicle Be aware of the limitations of the blocking equipment and always ensure that the ring and shaking created by component removal and installation procedures does not overicad the blocks or cause the vehi cle to become unstable Ceriain procedures may require the vehi be operated in an elevated position in order to accurately troubleshoct and diag nose a problem if the vehicie must be run ning while sievated cecome familiar with the repair area prior to starting the engine Take special care in noting areas which wiil become hot electrically energized and areas where moving and rotating compo nents are located Limit the work in these areas as persona and equipment safety is at risk For procedures which involve air lines ensure the line is safely de oressunzed prior to disconnecting Discennecting pres surized lines will cause solid particies deposited in the line to be uncontrollably prcpeiled and wiil also cause the hose end to whip randomly as the air escapes During electrical diagnosis procedures an understanding of the vehicte s electric cir cuits is important to anticipate the results of connecting test equipment During com ponent removal or instailation ensure ihe Battery Disconnect switch is in the CFF position Failure to this orocecure may resuit in
13. 2 This charge must be shown separately on each invoice This must be confirmed by a signature on the user cost centre s copy of the invoice by a TTC Representative VEHICLE PLACEMENT Toronto Transit Commission A Terms of Reference Request for Proposal Service January 2013 Page 6 of 10 1 Each tow includes a specific vehicle placement instruction upon arrival to the TTC garages or shops The tow truck operator must ask the garage shop Foreperson where to unhook and place the vehicle This could be on a hoist pit or other area within the TTC property The tow truck MUST have a foreperson or senior foreperson verify the tow method before un hooking the vehicle 2 Vehicles are NOT to be dropped TTC property without prior instructions by a TTC Representative The only exception is at the Duncan Shop location after hours between 5 30 p m and 7 00 am and throughout weekends and statutory holidays During these times vehicles shall be dropped at the north west corner of the building as directed by the TTC s Location Representative 3 The tow truck operator is to be aware of height width and speed restrictions at all TTC locations 7 12 TRAFFIC SIGNS ON TTC PROPERTIES 1 The Company is responsible and expected to obey all traffic signs in and around all of our TTC properties Do Not Enter One Way some locations may require tow trucks to drive in the wrong direction Company will be advised of these locations Spee
14. EJ NOTE If vehicle air pressure is low or unavailable connect a filtered auxiliary shop air supply 70 psi minimum to the air system This will hold off the spring brakes and maintain air pressure in the suspension system For front lift use two floor jacks and position the concave head of each jack with the lift pad See Figure 4 To rear lift use two floor jacks and position the concave head of each jack with the lift pad CAUTION Do not lift the vehicle from the tow eyes The front tow eyes are provided for flat tow use use with a tow bar only and the rear tow eyes are to be used only to position the vehicle such as pulling the vehicle out of a ditch Attempting to use the tow eyes improperly will cause structural damage to the bus Raise each floor jack until the center of the lifting pad contacts the frame and position securely Raise each floor jack alternately so that the vehicle is basically level as it is raised Raise the vehicle to the required height and adjust the safety stands under the frame section To lower the vehicle a Raise the vehicle slightly using the floor jacks and then remove the safety stands b Slowly relieve the pressure from the floor jacks to lower the vehicle evenly to the ground Changing a Flat Tire Equipment Requirements September 2011 Replacement tire s 2 heavy duty hydraulic bottle type jacks wedge block creeper lug wrench and bar adjustab
15. 60 214 MARCH 31 00 21 5 APR 28 2883 14 01 SECTION 00 21 Lift Towing Vehicle From The Front 1 On some vehicles prior to Serial No 5036 removeable tow eyes were used These are stored on the driver s front side inner wheelwell in order to tow vehicie remove end caps and slide tow eyes into frame channels located between radiator grill Secure eyes with clevis pins On ail other vehicles the tow eyes are located on the front axle trailing arms 2 Apply the parking brakes and place a chock behind each rear wheel 2 Locate the air filler valve from one of the following areas The driver s side grill area shown in figure 00 21 5 The inner drivers side wheelweil shown in figure 00 21 6 The quick disconnect air line at the air dryer shown in figure 00 21 7 4 Connect an auxiliary air supply to vehicle air system filler valve Adapters mav be required 5 Insert a 1 2 in diameter chain with a hook on each end either through each tow eye or around each trailing arm See figure 00 21 8 So e AIR FILLER VALVE P I i f ax c pm _ GRILLE MOUNTED AIR FILLER VALVE FIG 00 215 00 21 5 TTC MATERIALS amp PROCURE 416 537 8385 _ ORION i SERVICE MANUAL 6 Connect each hook to the first chain link that protrudes from the front of tow eye
16. C V O R Safety Validation secure no damage seat belts secure no damage secure no damage or leaks manual release functions no visible signs of damage complete set of belts 10 clamping 6 tensions and 4 two piece seat belt assemblies floor track clean and clear refer to Start Engine Procedure functioning correct operation of panel controls builds to and maintains pressure column control functioning Correctly wash emitting Point vents away from Operator seat position cycle vent controls cycle controls clean clear not cracked illuminated properly cycle all functions extinguisher fully charged green light on both fire control panels illuminated green light indicator illuminated WHEEL TRANS SECTION 13 Friendly Bus Instructions page 31 check for fumes noises and Vibrations E Horn audible Compartment camera system green light indicator illuminated Battery Shut Rod In the On position Brake Checks The braking system equipped on this vehicle is a hydraulic service brake with ABS assist accompanied by a manual emergency park brake and 4 wheel lock system The brake tests to be completed during a pre trip inspection are as follows While in the driver s seat Ensures transmission is in PARK position Keep the brake pedal covered for duration of brake test Step 1 Hydraulic Brake Functionality Test 1 With the engine turned on apply the manual Yel
17. Operators are encouraged to complete as much of their circle check as possible with the engine in the off position If a large amount of exhaust fumes are being emitted from the vehicle Operators must take the vehicle out of the barn to complete the circle check Enter Vehicle Warning Be aware of uneven pavement or slippery surfaces when entering or exiting your vehicle and always ensure your footing is secure at all times Wear the proper safety footwear and ensure it s in good condition Ensure your path is clear before entering or exiting any door on your vehicle Entering the Drivers Area 1 With the driver s door open place your left hand onto the door armrest and your right hand onto the grab bar located on the door frame Place your right foot up onto the side step 3 point stance 2 Using the door arm rest and steering wheel as support raise yourself up until both feet are securely placed on the side step 3 With both feet firmly secured step into the vehicle with your right foot and sit on the driver s seat Turn on vehicle exterior lights using dash control including four way flashers using column control Exit the bus and inspect the vehicle in the following manner Exiting the Drivers Area 1 With the driver s door open place your left hand on the door armrest for support 2 Turn and place your left foot securely out onto the side step and your right hand on the grab bar 3 Place your right foot onto the
18. While the bus is being towed its pneumatic system must be supplied with a 690 kPa 100 psi minimum pressure to maintain the brakes in the released position cS CAUTION Lift at the minimal height required for the bus to trail the towing vehicle 18 500 00 3 HOISTING AND TOWING 2012 12 PREPARING FOR TOWING Set the emergency switch Hazard to the position This is not necessary if a towing light bar is installed DISABLE THE INTERLOCKS Disable the brake interlock BEFORE attempting to tow the vehicle Ifthe front and rear brakes are blocked turn off the MASTER CONTROL SWITCH or the DOOR MASTER SWITCH to override the interlocks Ifthe brakes are still blocked perform one of the following procedures to supply air to the system a Release the parking brake See section 08 BRAKING SYSTEM for the procedure b Using the tow connector fill the system with air If the brakes are still blocked it will be necessary to CAGE the brake booster CAGING involves compressing the spring inside the brake chamber using a caging tool otherwise known as a T Bolt If the rear axle has drum brakes the T bolt must be screwed in If the rear axle has disk brakes the T bolt is located inside the brake booster and must be screwed out oS NOTE Caging is usually required only in those circumstances where there is a major problem in the primary circuit For the rear axle verify that the par
19. all applicable federal taxes including but not limited to GST and HST which has been passed into legislation and is effective July 7 2010 and duties and all applicable Ontario provincial taxes either in force or announced prior to the Proposal closing even if the effective date is subsequent to the Proposal closing allowances freight and including fees for applicable permits approvals and notices with the exception of permits identified in the Specifications as being supplied by the Commission Proposal pricing shall also include all applicable federal taxes including but not limited to GST and duties and all applicable Ontario provincial taxes either in force or announced prior to the Proposal closing even if the effective date is subsequent to the Proposal closing in accordance with GC4 TAXES AND DUTIES It is mandatory that the Proponent submit pricing for all Region s listed in the Price Schedule The Proponent must submit pricing on all items for all region s and for all three 3 years The TTC reserves the right to award one 1 or multiple contracts to one 1 or more Proponents Price Schedule 4 Financial Incentive Optional Proponents may provide a percentage rebate for each volume tier applicable to the total sales based on purchases made in a 12 month annual calendar year excluding taxes In addition Proponents may provide a discount off the total invoice for prompt payment and the number of days from invoice
20. hoisting equipment unsupervised 3 For towing operations the operator must also be aware of the hazards of operating at a location where electric power lines irregular ground contour water ice mud or other conditions as well as fluids or damaged parts of a bus can interfere with ordinary safe operation 4 The wearing of safety glasses footwear and personal safety clothing is compulsory 5 The towing vehicle must be equipped with sufficient means for supporting a load in its raised position while under tow It must also be fitted with spacer bars designed to minimize any damage that may be caused to the towed motor vehicle as well as safety chains 6 When a bus has been fully lifted by a tow truck the bus must be adequately secured to the tow truck before it is moved 7 ALWAYS use safety chains when towing 8 Do not use towing and hoisting equipment except on a solid level surface with stabilizers properly extended if applicable and truck brakes locked 9 Operate all controls slowly and smoothly to avoid damage to the towing unit or injury to personnel 10 Do not operate stand or lie beneath a boom spacer bar or a raised bus during a towing operation unless adequate safety blocks or supports are in place and the bus s parking brake is applied 11 All appropriately authorized signs signals and lights shall be activated and tow truck operators shall wear reflective traffic safety vests while performing recovery opera
21. safety stands b Slowly relieve the pressure from the floor jacks to lower the vehicle evenly to the ground Changing a Flat Tire Safety Precautions CAUTION Place jacks and safety stands within the areas designated the following procedures Failure to do so could result in personal injury and or vehicle damage June 2011 13 General Information 14 EJ NOTE If vehicle air pressure is low or unavailable connect a filtered shop air supply 70 psi minimum to the air system This will hold off the spring brakes and maintain air pressure in the suspension Use chocks and blocks to prevent vehicle movement Ensure that the shift selector is in the Neutral position Release the parking brakes prior to raising the vehicle with floor jacks Ensure that the floor jacks meet or exceed the following requirements Minimum lift capacity rating of 10 tons 8inch diameter lifting pad 43 4 inch spacing between the pad ears If bottle jacks are used make sure that they meet or exceed the following requirements Minimum lift capacity rating of 10 tons Maximum height 10 inches Required Materials Replacement tire or tires Lug wrench and bar 2 heavy duty hydraulic bottle type jacks 1 adjustable safety stand 1 wedge block 1 torque wrench 1 creeper 2 8 x 8 x12 blocks NOTE If vehicle air pressure is low or unavailable connect a filtered shop air supply 70 psi minimum to the air
22. symbols in this manual Ifa part requires replacement replace with the same part or a part of higher quality Metric Fasteners September 2011 Follow these guidelines when fastener replacement is required A WARNING Using incorrect fasteners can result in personal injury and or vehicle damage or malfunction replacement fasteners only compatible Make sure replacement fasteners whether metric or imperial have the same measurements and strength as those being replaced fin doubt about the compatibility of replacement fasteners contact Daimler Buses North America General Information Jacking Hoisting and Towing Vehicle Jacking and Hoisting TOWING TOWING AN 54222555 ESL SAFETY STANDS HOISTING Figure 4 Jacking Hoisting and Towing Points Equipment Requirements A WARNING Failure to correctly place floor jacks safety stands and hoisting equipment can result in personal injury and or vehicle damage Place floor jacks safety stands and hoisting equipment within the areas designated in the procedures Floor Jacks or Each floor jack or stand must have a minimum capacity of at least half of the floor Stands hoist capacity required for that end of the vehicle Floor Hydraulic If floor hydraulic hoists are being used to lift the vehicle the front hoist must have Hoist a minimum capacity of 5 tons 4550
23. 14 2 Attach a wiring cable to the towing lights and pass it through the interior of the bus Pass the cable through the rear engine door the interior engine access panels and exit via the operator s window For those buses so equipped an optional front towing electrical plug near either headlight may be used in order to operate the vehicle s lights during towing See Figure 15 Figure 14 Safety Towing Lights Attached to Rear of Vehicle TOWING PLUG TOWING PLUG Figure 15 Locations of Towing Plug Optional 10 18 500 00 5 HOISTING AND TOWING 12 12 BUS HOISTING THE VEHICLE FOR MAINTENANCE Use only the hoisting points indicated in Figure 2 cS WARNING Follow your internal safety procedures use appropriate safety equipment for your protection oS IMPORTANT Before lifting the vehicle with the hoist jack positioned underneath the front axle make sure to bleed off air from both suspension bellows HOISTING THE VEHICLE IN AN EMERGENCY This procedure applies to all vehicles being hoisted outside a garage environment It is vitally important to follow each step of this procedure as well as all warnings etc Doing so will ensure compliance with industry standards and create a secure and efficient process Omitting any step or neglecting to follow security requirements may result in ser
24. 24 04 98 1998 New Fiyer Industries Lid Gen 3 APR 28 2883 14 83 TTC MATERIALS amp PROCURE FLYER 15 VEHICLE TOWING 15 1 Description Front towing is the recommended proce dure for the low floor vehicle using towing adapter kit shown The method used will vary depending on the type of towing equipment at the disposal of the transit company Rear towing is not a recom mended procedure for the low flcor vehicle due to insufficient ground clearance and the prabiem of Iccking the iront wheels in a straight position If the transit authority has its specific towing procedures compare them carefully with the following Towing Adapter Assembly Curcside Towing Adapter Assembly Streetside Pin Cievis Pin Cotter Tow Connection Eyelet SR501 Rev A 24 04 98 416 537 8385 P 46 VEHICLE TOWING N CAUTION Care must be taken to ensure that the vehicie will not suffer structural damage as a result of towing When towing the drive shaft or both rear axle shafts must be removed regardless of distance or speed traveled to prevent damage and voiding of warranty to the power train components CS NOTE An auxiliary air supply must be provided to the vehicle being towed to hold off ihe spring brakes and maintain suspension height The auxiliary air supply should be a minimum of 100 psi The auxiliary air connections are located in the center in back of the front bumpe
25. Each policy shall be endorsed with an undertaking from the insurance company that such insurance will not be cancelled or reduced in coverage without thirty 30 days prior written notice by registered mail to the Commission 4 With the exception of automobile liability each policy shall include an endorsement under which the insurer waives any right of subrogation it may have against the Commission and its directors officers employees and agents 5 Should the Commission be of the opinion that the insurance taken by the Company is inadequate in any respect for any reason whatsoever it shall forthwith advise the Company of such opinion and the reasons therefore and the Company shall forthwith take out insurance of a character satisfactory to the Commission 6 The taking out of the insurance as aforesaid shall not relieve the Company of any of its obligations under the Contract COMMENCEMENT OF THE WORK The Company may commence the Work upon Notification of Award issued by the Commission However the Company shall not begin the Work on the Commission s property prior to providing acceptable evidence of insurance to the Commission if such insurance is required TERMS OF PAYMENT in each calendar month or before the seventh day of the month the Company shall submit in writing a detailed invoice for the value of the Work performed during the preceding month 2 Payments account of the Company s services shall b
26. Loosen but Do Not Remove the Whee Nuts Raise the vehicle so that the tire just clears the ground Place the safety stands in the positions shown in Figure 9 Lower the vehicle onto the safety stands and remove the wheel Follow the basic procedures and safety precautions listed for front flats when fixing flats at rear of the vehicie Note that the transverse frames around the axle at the rear of the vehicle are different in breadth than those at the front of the vehicie This difference dictates changes in the placement of Jacks and safety stands see Figure 12 oi Place shift selector in Neutral position Apoly Park Brake Place heavy jack under air bag plate of suspension beam Refer to Figure 12 item J1 Loosen but Do Not Remove the Wheel Nuts Jack up axie to an appropriate height for tire removal replacement Place shift selector in Neutral position Apply Park Brake Place wedge block under front tire Place a heavy duty jack under the air Dag plate of suspension beam Refer to Figure 12 item Jt eee NOTE If the jack does not fit under the air bag plate jack the corners of the frame until appropriate height is achieved Refer to Figure 10 Figure 11 and Figure 12 item J2 ee If correct height is not achieved when jacking place safety stands next to jack and lower bus on siand Place a block s under the jack and raise the vehicle until desired height is achieved 28 2
27. Page 2 of 6 SC3 SCA 5 5 5 6 Automobile Liability Insurance Automobile liability insurance with a limit of not less than One Million Dollars 1 000 000 inclusive for any one accident or occurrence and shall insure against claims for bodily injury including death and for property damage arising out of the use of any vehicle owned leased or operated by or on behalf of the Contractor in the performance of the work Garage Automobile Policy The Company assumes the risk of loss or damage to the vehicle and or equipment while under its care custody and control and shall immediately proceed to repair replace and make good such loss or damage without cost to the TTC whether such loss or damage arises from any acts or omissions of the Company or of third parties or from any other cause The Company shall obtain and maintain garage automobile liability insurance for a combined single limit per occurrence of not less than One Million Dollars 1 000 000 EVIDENCE OF INSURANCE Within ten 10 calendar days of request by the Commission the Company shall provide the Commission with certificates of insurance originally signed by the insurer or its authorized representative 2 At the expiry date of the policy the Company shall provide to the Commission signed certificates of insurance evidencing renewals or replacements prior to the expiration date of the original policies without notice or request by the Commission 3
28. Proponent is registered to do business in the Province of Ontario 3 Identify the primary contact Company Representative for the Work and provide a resume outlining their experience and qualifications Also identify the escalation process including the names titles and phone numbers of the identified individuals PROPOSAL SECURITY 1 The Proposal shall be accompanied by a security deposit in the form of a Letter of Credit Bank Draft or Certified cheque in the amount of 50 000 00 Toronto Transit Commission s Supplementary Instructions to Proponents Request for Proposal Service January 2013 Page 2 of 3 2 If submitting a Letter of Credit it shall be completed on the TTC s standard form provided in Document 00630 IRREVOCABLE LETTER OF CREDIT No other form of Credit will be accepted in lieu of the TTC s form of Credit If submitting a bank draft or certified cheque it shall be drawn on a chartered bank or trust company with a branch in Toronto and shall be made payable to the Toronto Transit Commission The bank draft or cheque shall be stapled to the first page of the Form of Proposal Security deposits will be returned or released within forty eight hours following execution of the Contract Document or issuance of the purchase order for the Contract Proposal Pricing 1 Unless specifically shown to the contrary Proposal prices shall be considered firm in Canadian funds and inclusive of all applicable costs
29. QUESTIONS PLEASE CONTACT THE BUYER REFERENCED IN THE INSTRUCTIONS TO PROPONENTS Toronto Transit Commission Proposal Form Request for Proposal Service January 2013 Page 1 of 2 INDEX 2 PAGE NO RECEIPT OF ADDENDA STATEMENT OF COMPLIANCE INSURANCE REQUIREMENTS TERM OF PAYMENT PROPOSAL VALIDITY SIGNATURE PRICE SCHEDULE IRREVOCABLE LETTER OF CREDIT 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 TITLE TOWING SERVICES FOR TTC BUSES amp NON REVENUE VEHICLES FOR UP TO A 3 YEAR TERM PROPOSAL NO PO8BI13049 TO TORONTO TRANSIT COMMISSION 1 DECLARATION We COMPANY NAME PROPONENT ADDRESS TELEPHONE NO INCLUDING AREA CODE FAX NO AND E MAIL ADDRESS if available declare that we have carefully examined the Instructions to Proponents Supplementary Instructions to Proponents General Conditions applicable Supplementary Conditions and Terms of Reference and all addenda and do hereby accept the same as part and parcel of the Contract a That the shareholders or partners of the company indicated above are the only persons interested in this Proposal and no other person has any interest in this Proposal or in the Contract proposed to be taken b That our Proposal is made without any knowledge comparison of figures or arrangements with any other party or parties making a Proposal for the same Work and is in all respects fair and made without collusion or fraud c That no member of the City of Toronto Council o
30. Rear Door authorization switch in the ON position 3 Select the Rear Kneel function on the airlift panel 4 Proceed to the rear of the vehicle and kneel the bus by placing the toggle switch the toggle switches are located to the right of the doors in the kneel position 5 To raise the vehicle return the Kneeling switch to the NORMAL position and the vehicle will rise on its own Caution Wait until vehicle is in the fully raised position prior to moving the vehicle Warning Always kneel the vehicle before opening passenger doors Failure to do so may result in equipment damage Air lift module Indicates positive height adjustment Indicates the airbag to be adjusted Rear Kneel Front Kneel 4 Lift Engage The Airlift text on top of the display will remain lit at all times along with the four tires and with an arrow in the middle The four tires simulate the tires on the vehicle and will be referenced to notify the user of which airbag is going to be adjusted The small triangle pointing sideways next to the two rear tires indicate which tire is currently selected to be modified The little antenna with radio wave symbols that flash every second on the bottom of the display indicates that the display is communicating to the manifold An arrow in the middle of the left two wheels pointing to the left indicates that the system is exhausting air from the air bags The arrow will disappear one the manifold is
31. Waiting Hours Garage Flat Bed Float Service Weight Capacity Est Number of gt 20 000 Ibs Length 19 26 feet Flat Bed Float Service Charge Per Km Est Number 9 Kilometres XC MH Est Number of OPTION 2 SUB TOTAL Transfer this value to Price Schedule Summary DEN Occurrences PAGE 2 OF 3 TORONTO TRANSIT COMMISSION CONFIDENTIAL PROPOSAL NO P08BI13049 NOTE 1 Proponents quoting on any of the listed Region s MUST submit pricing for ALL Regions in order to be considered for award 2 Proponents MUST price every item for each Region for all three 3 years in order to be considered for award 3 Refer to Terms of Reference Section 4 7 a breakdown of the locations covered by each Region listed below Each Region be awarded as a separate Contract to one or more Proponents 4 Priority Emergency tow charge will be paid in addition to the normal hook up charge and distance travelled see Terms of Reference Section 3 5 8 PRICE SCHEDULE 3 REGION 3 DESCRIPTION YEAR 2 YEAR 3 YEAR 1 YEAR 2 YEAR 3 YEAR 1 YEAR 2 YEAR 3 Hook Up Charge Heavy Under Reach Est Number Of 497 547 Front Back Tow Hook Ups Hook Up Charge Light Medium Under Est Number Of 497 547 Reach Front Back Tow Hook Ups Region 3 Lake Shore Garage Non Recovery Rate Hour Front Back Tow Eee Ur T ow wo seo x Tows and T Est Number Of Shop to Waiting Time Rate Hour Fr
32. Work except in a case where the parties agree that a matter in dispute is of such nature as to require immediate consideration while evidence is available SC13 VALUATION OR CHANGES IN THE WORK Changes which be performed on a unit price basis shall be calculated using the method of measurement and unit prices contained in the Contract Documents or using unit prices subsequently submitted which are acceptable to the Commission s Representative Changes which are to be performed on a lump sum basis shall be subject to negotiations between the Commission s Representative and the Company SC14 PROPERTY PASSES 1 One week prior to the commencement of Work on the site the Company shall furnish the Commission s Representative with the names of employees to be engaged in the Work so that individual property passes may be issued 2 The Company shall ensure that all passes are returned to the Commission s Representative upon Contract completion and or when the employee is no longer required on Site SC15 NON RESIDENT WITHHOLDING TAXES Certain payments to non resident corporations or individuals may be subject to withholding taxes under the Income Tax Act Non residents can apply in advance to Revenue Canada Taxation for a waiver of the withholding tax requirement Unless the Company provides the Commission with such waiver taxes will be withheld as determined under the Income Tax Act 2 If a Company wishes to apply for a waiver
33. and Rear Doors may be opened manually in the event of an Emergency The Red Manual Override handle is located on the left hand side above each door The doors can be opened by using the following procedure Interior release 1 Grasp the Red Emergency exit handle above the door 2 Turn the handle Left to release the door 3 Push the door open by hand EMERGENCY DOOR WHEEL TRANS SECTION 13 Friendly Bus Instructions page 13 To Restore Door Operation 1 Return the release handle to horizontal position to reset the Doors 2 Recycle once after being reset Exterior Front and Rear Doors Manual Release Functions To release the front and rear doors from the outside 1 Pull down on the RED release ring located in the upper left corner of the door 2 Pull the door open EMERGENCY DOOR RELEASE 1 PULL RED PIG PULL DOOR OFEN To Restore Door Operation 1 Enter into the passenger compartment of the vehicle 2 Turn the release handle back to the horizontal to reset the Doors 3 The Doors must be cycled once after being reset Note If the doors not closed properly the transmission will not shift out of the PARK position If the doors open while in motion the door light indicator on the System Interlock panel and an audible alert will sound Operator should ensure doors are fully closed prior to moving off Emergency Rear Kneeling Dump Valve The Emergency Rear Kneeling Dump Valve is located on the blac
34. any valid or allegedly valid patent trademark copyright industrial design trade secret or other forms of intellectual property and shall indemnify the Commission for any cost expense and damages which it may suffer or be obliged to pay by reason of such action or claim The Company shall pay royalties and patent fees required for the performance of the Contract Any drawings documents technical data methods processes tooling and inventions whether conceived or developed and produced during the course of the Contract specifically for the purpose of completing the Contract shall be the property of the Commission who shall have sole exclusive rights for subsequent use of same except as may otherwise be granted by the Commission Neither the Company nor its Subcontractors shall apply for any patent in regard thereto or divulge use or sell any information or thing related thereto without the prior written consent of the Commission ADVERTISING AND PUBLIC RELATIONS The Commission reserves the right to review and approve all public relations materials and advertising related to the Contract prior to publication The Company shall ensure that any material or advertising to be published is submitted in writing to the Commission s Representative for such approval The Commission s Representative will provide a decision within twenty one 21 calendar days of receiving such request for approval INVOICING AND CORRESPONDENCE The invoices shall be
35. axle spring brakes Parking Brakes the chambers may have to be manuaily caged by the tow truck operator gt HARDWOOD BLOCK La BASE VEHICLE B TOS ERON GROUND DEC 87 APR 28 2883 14 65 ORION SERVICE MANUAL TTC MATERIALS amp PROCURE 416 S537 4385 78 SECTION ERAL DAT AAND L ON TOWING CAUTION The following are the recom mended procedures for towing the vehicle Caution must be exercised to ensure that the bus will not suffer structural damage as a result of towing ff the transit authority has its own towing procedures compare them caretuily with those recommended in th s manual NOTE The engine cannot be started by pushing or towing the vehicie General Precautions 1 All state Provincial in Canada and local laws regarding such items as warning signals night il lurnination speed etc must be followed 2 safety chain system must be used that is com pietely independent of the primary and towing attachments 3 No vehicle should ever be towed over 35 mph 4 Loose or protruding parts of c a vehicie should be securad prior to moving 5 Refrain from going under the vehicle which is being by the towing equipment unless ihe vehicle is adequately supported Dy safety stands No towing operation which for any reason jeopard izes the safety of the wrecker operator bystanders
36. block under front tire E HOISTING SAFETY STANDS JACKING Figure 9 Rear Jack Positioning Place heavy duty jack under air bag plate of suspension beam See Figure 9 If correct height is not achieved when jacking place safety stands next to the jack and lower bus on stand Place a block s under the jack and raise the vehicle until desired height is achieved Remove and replace tire s Reverse the above procedure to complete the task 10 Torque wheels to 500 FtLbs 677 Nm See Figure 8 Vehicle Hoisting Axle Lift 16 AN WARNING Ensure all personnel stand clear of the vehicle before hoisting The engine must be turned off while the vehicle is being lifted by a hoist June 2011 General Information Figure 10 Hoist Safety Stand CAUTION Do not hoist the vehicle by its suspension and leave it hoisted overnight suspension system air could leak causing the vehicle to sag and become dangerously unbalanced If the vehicle must be left on a hoist for an extended period of time place safety stands at both front and rear roadside and curbside locations see Figure 10 1 Place the vehicle over the hoist and position the hoist adapter pads such that they contact the points as far outboard as possible Raise the hoist posts so that contact is made Do not lift the vehicle Release the parking brake CAUTION If vehicle air pressure is low or unavailable connect a fi
37. done exhausting to the preset pressure height The sign to the left of the numbers indicates positive height adjustment from default 0 setting The will turn to the when the system is below the default 0 setting The rear air bags have 4 inches both positive and negative adjustment per side WHEEL TRANS SECTION 13 Friendly Bus Instructions page 10 The _ underscore symbol to the right of each number notifies which air bag s will be knelt when the parking brake is applied Air Suspension Failure If the vehicle suspension does not rise to the normal operating position the vehicle must not be moved The following procedure must be followed 1 Notify Dispatch 2 Accommodate passengers on change off vehicle 3 Standby for a change off Front Door and Ramp Operation The Friendly vehicle has a wider rear axle than the front axle Pulling into the curb using the front axle as a guide will result in the rear of the vehicle contacting the curb and any object in close proximity Always leave 10 to 15 cm 4 to 6 inches between the vehicle and the curb Prior to operating any Door or Ramp the vehicle transmission must be in the Park position Note Operators must exit the driver s seat using the driver s side door Warning Operators are required to report any time curb contact has been made no matter how minor it may seem Front Door The operation of the open side door is controlled
38. duration of the shift A red light is showing on the panel means the system has detected an abnormality and has automatically started a self diagnostic check In this circumstance the vehicle may remain in service and signed in WHEEL TRANS SECTION 13 Friendly Bus Instructions page 16 at the end of the shift If there are no lights or two red lights showing contact Dispatch and advise Water on the Roadway Operators are reminded to use Caution while driving through puddles that have formed on the roadway by slowing your vehicle to a safe speed to avoid excess water being spayed onto the windshield Operators must be in control of their vehicle at all times and be aware of all road hazards that can affect the handling of their vehicle Convex Mirror front openside fender The front mirrors are located on the front fenders and are pre adjusted to allow the driver to see the front of the vehicle as well as down the side Hydraulic Brakes Hydraulic brake systems are filled with brake fluid that cannot be compressed When pressure is put on the brake fluid at one location it is felt throughout the brake system This system provides an immediate and direct response at each wheel to the action of pressing on the brake pedal The fluid that is in a hydraulic brake system cannot be compressed and the system is always full of fluid The hydraulic brake system includes a hydraulic pressurized Booster and Master Cylinder assembly very
39. entrance at southeast corner of Teddington Pk amp Yonge St Revised September 2007 Surface Entrance in Union HLRT Loop Surface Entrance in a concrete building 200A Sheppard Ave W on north side Sheppard Ave 30 metres west of Welbeck TTC Surface Route System 14 Leona Dr Surface Entrance in a concrete building 115 Sheppard Ave E on south side of Sheppard Ave E 60 metres east of Leona Dr Surface Entrance 265 Sheppard Ave E West of Wilfred Dr off the Sheppard Subway TTC Subway System 15 Wilfred Ave GO Transit Rail Lines 16 Buchan Court Surface Entrance in a concrete building 1351 Sheppard Ave E on north side of Sheppard Ave east of Leslie St at the south east corner of Buchan Crt Surface Entrance in a concrete building 1651 Sheppard Ave E on north side of Sheppard Ave 230 metres west of Don Mills Rd Metro Emergency Operations Centre 703 Don Mills Rd 17 St Timothy TTC MP 04 03 15 DRG NO 00009 TORONTO TRANSIT COMMISSION REQUEST FOR PROPOSAL P08BI13049 APPENDIX 2 TTC BUS FLEET As of February 4 2013 pm ee pm te pe fe fe fe fe fe f wem s pom ____ o o En E
40. explain its evaluation process in general terms and to highlight common mistakes which have caused Proposals to be considered non compliant and or unacceptable Also clarify the contents of the Proposal documents and answer any questions the Proponents may have with respect to the requirement The Proponent s representative s shall assemble at Mount Dennis Garage Lunch Room 121 Industry Street Toronto Ontario M6M 5B6 where they will be met by the Commission s representatives The Proponent is not permitted within any non public areas of the Site unless accompanied by a Commission representative The Proponent is encouraged to have a representative present at the Pre Proposal meeting as a subsequent meeting will not be conducted during the Proposal period END OF SECTION APPENDIX A PLEASE CUT OUT AND AFFIX THIS ADDRESS LABEL TO THE ENVELOPE CONTAINING YOUR SUBMISSION TO TORONTO TRANSIT COMMISSION PROPOSAL NO PO6BI13049 TITLE TOWING SERVICES FOR TTC BUSES amp NON REVENUE VEHICLES FOR UP TO A 3 YEAR TERM ATTENTION HEAD COMMISSION SERVICES DEPT TORONTO TRANSIT COMMISSION 1900 YONGE STREET TORONTO ONTARIO CLOSING 2 00 P M TORONTO TIME on FRIDAY APRIL 19 2013 MAS 122 THE TORONTO TRANSIT COMMISSION CANNOT HELD RESPONSIBLE FOR DOCUMENTS SUBMITTED IN ENVELOPES THAT ARE NOT LABELLED IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE ABOVE INSTRUCTIONS IF YOU HAVE ANY
41. from the auxiliary panel or the toggle switch outside the vehicle 5 Bring vehicle to full stop at desired location 2 Place Transmission into Park 3 Turn the vehicle off and into the Accessory position 4 Turn headlights to the park position 5 Activate the front door kneeling feature on the airlift module 6 Exit the vehicle via the Driver s door and kneel the bus using the toggle switches located to the right side of the doors 7 Once the vehicle has completed the kneeling function open doors Note Always open the front doors prior to kneeling the vehicle failure to do so may result in equipment damage Front Ramp Operation Ensure the vehicle is secured properly The ramp must only be operated while standing outside the vehicle WHEEL TRANS SECTION 13 Friendly Bus Instructions page 11 To Deploy 6 To Stow Follow steps 1 to 7 for Front Door operation Ensure the area is clear of passengers Grasp Ramp handle located to the right of the ramp platform with your right hand Maintain a secure 3 point stance Pull gently on the handle take hold of ramp with your left hand when it is within range and walk the ramp outward When the ramp is nearly extended take your left hand off the ramp and gently lower the platform to ground level Secure the ramp handle in the door tether Ensure ramp platform and area is clear Release ramp handle from door bracket Pull gently lifting the ramp
42. ft 12 31 m Vehicle Length Over Bumpers 41 19 ft 12 55 m Vehicle Width Over Body 101 87 258 75 cm Vehicle Width Including Mirrors 123 44 in 313 54 cm Vehicle Height Battery Tub Closed 132 in 335 28 cm Vehicle Height Battery Tub Open 167 2 in 424 69 cm Wheelbase 286 in 726 44 cm Maximum Turning Radius 42 69 ft 13 01 m Front Axle Meritor FH 946 Std 16 500 Ib 7500 kg Capacity Rear Axle Meritor 71163 Std 28 600 Ib 13 000 kg Capacity Ratio 6 14 Wheel Size Firestone Accuride 22 5 in X 8 25 in Steel Tire Size R21 Firestone CTRAZ B305 70R22 5 Rating H Table 2 Propulsion System COMPONENT MoDEL NUMBER TYPE Engine Cummins ISB 2007 Hybrid 260 HP HybriDrive amp AC Traction Motor Fluid and Fuel Capacities NOTE The information contained in the following fluid capacity table are estimated capacities Table 3 Fluid Capacities Sheet 1 of 2 SYSTEM COMPONENT MODEL CAPACITY Engine Oil Including Filters Mobil Delvac 1300S SAE 15W40 4 US Gallons 15 14 Liters Traction Motor System Castrol Transynd 6 US Gallons 22 7 Liters Fuel Tank 1 ULSD 100 US Gallons 379 Liters Cooling Engine Only Ethylene Glycol 2 3 US Gallons 9 Liters Cooling System Ethylene Glycol 29 US Gallons 109 Liters Hydraulic System Castrol Transynd 14 US Gallons 52 9 Liters 8 June 2011 General Information Table 3 Fluid Capacities Sheet 2 of 2
43. he pa tea hae ee NS 86 8 Inches 2205 Miilime ers TRACK REAR T8208 oet usted ois ter e Hat ct 78 5 inches 1943 Millimeters TIRES SIZES STANDARD T80208 nM 12 50 x 22 5 FUEL TANK CAPACITY APPROXIMATE Standard Diesel slo e tr pein es 125 Gallons 475 uiters CNG nominal JP hn Sah Mess Gd 15 000 SCF 427 m3 COOLING SYSTEM CAPACITY INCLUDES HEATING SYSTEM Aporoeximate cuoc ccs ila a dane ANA RR A Se 90 Quarts 94 5 Liters ENGINE CRANKCASE CAPACITY With Series 50 Engine 25 Quarts 23 75 Liters TRANSMISSION CAPACITY APPROXIMATE System Fill After Qverhaul 5i sere texte eae ERA 36 Quarts 34 Liters Refill After Draining cepa eit dicentur 26 Quarts 25 Lters STEERING SYSTEM CAPACITY Without Rear Wheelchair 6 5 Quarts 6 2 Liters REAR AXLE CAPACITY Rockwall AXIS sse nrs prsna 22 Pints 10 5 Liters ENGINE DATA REFER TO THE ENGINE APPLICATION CHART AT THE END OF SECTION 8A FOR ENGINE APR 28 2888 14 03 TTC MATERIALS amp PROCURE 416 537 6385 P 31 5 General Information October 1998 JACKING AND TOWING N WARNING N TO REDUCE THE POSSIBILITY OF PERSCNAL INJURY 1 Never get beneath the bus when it is supported only by a jack 2 Position the ous on a hard level fat before jacking 3 Place the
44. it should contact Canada Customs and Revenue Agency Non Resident Withholding Tax Department 1 Front Street West Toronto Ontario Canada M5J 2X6 Attention Collections Office 416 954 0542 Apply for waiver under Regulation 105 bracket 1 on Non Resident Withholding Tax SC16 HAZARDOUS MATERIALS 1 The Company shall be responsible for ensuring that the provisions of the Workplace Hazardous Materials Information System WHMIS legislation are fully adhered to by itself and by its Subcontractors with respect to but not limited to proper labelling of containers availability of Materials Safety Data Sheets MSDS and provision of workers education and training regarding any hazardous materials to be used on the Site for the duration of the Contract The Company shall further be responsible for maintaining the appropriate data on Site including all relevant MSDS s from itself and its Subcontractors SC17 CONTRACT PRICING 1 Throughout the term of the Contract new items may be added or deleted from the Appendicies For items that are added the System Contract Administrator will negotiate discount SC18 SELLING PRODUCTS TO TTC EMPLOYEES 1 If the Company sells any of its products to a TTC employee or any other person who may be working TTC property for their personal use the Company is not permitted to deliver such products to the TTC employee at their work location or any other location within any of the TTC s properties
45. kg The rear floor hoist must have a minimum capacity of 10 tons 9100 kg Safety Precautions 1 Position the vehicle on a hard level flat surface when preparing to lift it 10 September 2011 General Information 2 Never go beneath a vehicle that is supported only by floor jacks Figure 5 Hydraulic Floor Jack and Safety Stand 3 Never leave the vehicle suspended solely by floor jacks always use both floor jacks and safety stands see Figure 5 4 When only one side or end of the vehicle is to be raised e g changing a tire chock the front and rear wheels on the side opposite the wheel being raised 5 Place the shift selector in Neutral and release the parking brakes prior to jacking the vehicle 6 Do not start or run an engine when the vehicle is being supported by floor jacks alone Floor jacks are used for lifting only Support the vehicle with safety stands once lifted 7 To remove a flat tire raise the vehicle just enough so an inflated spare tire will clear the floor ground when installed 8 Always wear eye protection when working under the vehicle Locate floor jacks and safety stands as detailed in this section of the manual All support equipment must meet or exceed the following requirements Minimum lift capacity rating of 10 tons 8inch diameter lifting pad 4 3 4 inch spacing between the pad ears September 2011 11 General Information Vehicle Pick Up and Support
46. limits June 2011 19 General Information 2 safety chain system is completely independent of primary towing attachments must be used 3 Never tow a vehicle over 35 m p h 55 km hr Refrain from going under a vehicle that has to be lifted unless the vehicle is properly blocked and supported 5 not attempt any towing operation which might jeopardize the safety of the operator bystanders or other motorists Secure all loose or protruding parts of damaged vehicles prior to towing If the rear wheels are to be left on the ground during the tow front towing only make sure to a Place the shift selector in the Neutral position b Asa primary and recommended option mechanically disconnect the driveshaft or c Asa secondary option remove the rear axle stub shafts and cover the shaft openings to prevent loss of lubricant and ingress of foreign material 8 Provide a minimum auxiliary air supply of 70 psi normally from the towing vehicle to the vehicle being towed This allows adequate air to hold off the spring brakes and maintain the suspension height Front Towing Towing Bus from Front Frame with 3 Stage Tow Truck Stinger In order to tow the bus a double pick up procedure will have to be performed This procedure consists of lifting the vehicle at the front pick up jack pads with bottle jack 10T floor jack or with the tow truck stinger from under the front frame The vehicle is to be lifted
47. maneuver NOTE A 9 stinger boom extension rated for 20 000 Ibs is the minimum requirement when towing from the rear with 4 forks Using Towing Arms a D d E N pa Bae P M di 1 Bw P dtc lt a gt lt 7 D a gt S AAA 2 7 A k 22 Figure 15 Jack Pad 1 Ensure the tow arm adapters properly engage the towing jack pads See Figure 15 NOTE Lifting and towing pads are located on the rear transverse frame offset towards the roadside of the vehicle June 2011 23 General Information 2 Ensure that all safety devices safety chains etc are in place Figure 16 Rear Shop Air Valve 3 Connect the towing vehicle s auxiliary air supply line to the rear shop air filler valve Figure 16 4 Secure the steering wheel to minimize the movement of the front of the vehicle 5 Lift the vehicle until the rear wheels leave the ground and commence the tow NOTE The rear filler valve is located in the air dryer compartment on the roadside of the vehicle in front of the rear wheels Using a Tow Chain 1 Position a section of protective lumber under the bumper and wrap the towing chain around the chassis frame on both sides at least once Make sure that all safety devices safety chains etc are in place Connect the towing vehicle s auxiliary air supply line to the rear shop air filler valve in the engine comp
48. of Toronto Business License Number Included in this list is the Vehicle Plate Number Make Model Year Ministry of Transportation Vehicle Licence Number Vehicle Identification Number VIN Submit information request on Appendix 7 Vehicle Information This list must show evidence that the Proponent fulfills the requirements of Terms of Reference Section 3 2 1and Section 3 2 3 9 Copies of the Proponent s City of Toronto s truck and operators licence s 2 Other Requirements The Proponent shall furnish evidence satisfactory to the Commission of its ability to complete the Work in accordance with the Proposal Documents by submitting the following information with its Proposal An electronic soft of the Price Schedule a USB flash drive or Compact Disk CD 2 Any standard agreement s which the Proponent proposes to be executed as part of the award of the Contract Failure by the Proponent to supply this documentation for the TTC s review with their Proposal will constitute that the Proponent agrees to perform the Work in accordance with the RFP Documents 3 Information to be Submitted after Proposal Closing 1 Insurance Requirements The successful Proponent shall be required to comply with the requirements as specified in SC2 INSURANCE REQUIREMENTS of the Supplementary Conditions and provide the evidence of insurance as specified 2 A certificate of incorporation as evidence that the
49. or other motorists should be attempted WARNING An auxiliary air supply must be provided to the vehicie while being towed so that adequate air is availabie to hold the spring brakes and ensure that suspen sion height is maintained This supply should be a minimum of 100 psi Lit Towing Vehicle From The Front On some vehicles prior to Serial No 5036 remove able tow eyes were used These are stored on the driver s front side inner wheelwell in order to tow vehicle remove end caps and slide tow eyes into frame channels located between radiator grill Secure eyes with clevis pins On ail other vehicles the iow ayes are located on the front axie trailing arms 2 Apply the parking brakes and piace a check behind each rear wheel 3 Connect an auxiliary air supply to vehicle air systern filer valve This is located either on the driver s side gril area the inner drivers side wheelie or the quick isconnect line at the air dryer Adapters may be required DEC 87 GRILL MOUNTED FILLER VALVE FIG 00 11 INNER WHEELWELL FILLER VALVE FIG 00 12 FIG 06 1 00 19 Orion VII NG Hybrid General Information Body and Axle Data Table 1 lists the body dimensions axle model numbers and capacities Table 1 and Axle Data Model 07 501 ITEM DIMENSION US METRIC Vehicle Length Over Body 40 39
50. or trailing arm 7 Place a hardwood block approximately 6 in by 6 in by 4 ft long between the chains and the underside of the bumper Also place a length of rubber mat or tire tread between the front face of bumper and tow rig This will prevent cutting and scuffing of the bumper when vehicle is lifted and towed 8 Attach the chains to the tow vehicle according to the transit authority s standard procedures An additionai safety chain must also be attached between the vehicles 9 Ensure transmission selector is in NEUTRAL 10 Release the vehicle parking brakes and remove chocks from rear wheeis Raise vehicle high enough for front tires to clear the roadway six to eight inches CAUTION Do nat raise bus higher than 3 VAS A ZU f T 2d 0 ms V j TY 1 AIR FILLER VALVE iz i 44 INNER WHEELWELL FILLER VALVE aR FIG 00 21 6 MARCH 31 APR 28 2885 14 01 TTC MATERIALS amp PROCURE 416 537 8385 28 ORION SERVICE MANUAL CONNECT TOW RIG AIR LINE TO VEHICLE AIR LINE FiG 00 21 7 MARCH 91 SECTION 00 21 JACKING HOISTING AND TOWING Lift Towing Vehicle From The Rear NOTE Prior to Serial No 087 tow eyes located below the rear bumper were only provided for amergency use such as winching the bus out of a ditch They are not to be used to lift and tow vehicle Buses buiit after Ser
51. perform the Work Site shall mean the actual place s designated by the Commission where the Work is to be carried out Subcontractor shall mean the individual firm partnership or corporation having a direct contract with the Company to perform a part or parts of the Work Work or Works shall mean the services or any part thereof required by the Contract Documents City The City of Toronto ABCC means the City or an Agency Board Commission or Corporation of the City Each ABCC has its own relationship with the City and administers important services to the residents of the City INTENT OF THE CONTRACT The intent of the Contract is to provide for the performance and completion in every detail of the Work described or implied by the Contract Documents The Company shall perform the Work stipulated in the Contract and any or all Contract Changes and shall furnish unless otherwise provided in the Contract everything necessary for the proper performance and completion of the Work The Company shall not assign transfer convey sell or otherwise dispose of the whole or any part of the Contract without the prior written consent of the Commission Toronto Transit Commission General Conditions Request for Proposal Service January 2013 Page 2 of 4 GC3 GC4 GC5 GC6 GC7 GC8 GC9 LAWS TO BE OBSERVED The Contract shall be governed and interpreted in all aspects by the laws of Ontario In the perform
52. received that it will be applied if applicable Price Schedule 4 is optional Proponents have the option to complete this Price Schedule Proposal Evaluation and Acceptance of Proposals 1 2 The Commission is under obligation to accept the lowest any Proposal Proposals will be evaluated on the basis of all information provided by the Proponent Each Proposal will be reviewed to determine if the proposal is responsive to the submission requirements outlined in the RFP Failure to comply with these requirements may deem the Proposal non responsive Following the Proposal closing the Commission reserves the sole right to negotiate acceptable terms and conditions and to clarify any other matter in the Proposal from a Proponent s the Commission has determined to have offered the best overall proposals The Commission reserves the right to award Contracts to more than one Proponent based on pricing and or best coverage to the contract In any event the unit prices included in the Proposal shall be open for acceptance and applicable for all or any portion of the Work that may be awarded and performed to the upset limit price as stated in the Purchase Order Toronto Transit Commission Supplementary Instructions to Proponents Request for Proposal Service January 2013 Page 3 of 3 4 Pre Bid Meeting 41 The Commission will conduct Pre Bid meeting Friday April 5 2013 10 00 a m Toronto time to
53. similar to your personal vehicle Using ABS e n an emergency or when maximum efficiency from the ABS is required apply continuous force on the brake The ABS will be activated immediately thus allowing you to retain full steering control of your vehicle and providing there is sufficient space will enable you to avoid obstacles and bring the vehicle to a controlled stop e The anti lock system does not decrease the time necessary to apply the brakes or always reduce stopping distance Always leave enough room between your vehicle and the vehicle in front of you to stop e We recommend that you familiarize yourself with this braking technique However avoid taking any unnecessary risks Note With the ABS light illuminated the anti lock brake system is disabled and normal braking is still effective unless the brake warning light also remains illuminated with the parking brake released If your brake warning lamp illuminates the vehicle is not to be moved and Dispatch must be advised WHEEL TRANS SECTION 13 Friendly Bus Instructions page 28 Commission Policy and the Law require a thorough pre trip inspection each day before the vehicle leaves the property It is recommended that you perform the pre trip inspection the same way each time so you will be sure to notice when irregularities appear Note During the pre trip inspection the operator is required to constantly listen for audible air leaks from all areas of the vehicle
54. system This will hold off the spring brakes and maintain air pressure in the suspension June 2011 General Information Front Flat Tire 1 Ensure that the vehicle suspension is fully raised and that the kneeling system is not engaged fim SAFETY STANDS JACKING 00 7 9 Figure 7 Front Jack Positioning 2 Maneuver the floor jack into position from the roadside of the vehicle See Figure 7 3 Position the jack lifting pad directly below the transverse frame either in front or behind the flat tire 4 Raise the jack until the center of the lifting pad contacts the frame Make sure the jack is securely positioned beneath the jacking point Loosen the wheel nuts but Do Not Remove the Nuts Raise the vehicle so that the tire just clears the ground Place the safety stands in the positions shown in Figure 7 Lower the vehicle onto the safety stands and remove the wheel Reverse the above procedure to complete the task Torque 500 FtLbs 677Nm WHEEL NUT TIGHTENING SEQUENCE Figure 8 Wheel Tightening Sequence 10 Torque lug nuts to 500 FtLbs 677 Nm See Figure 8 June 2011 15 General Information Rear Flat Tire 1 8 9 For safety precautions for flat tire service see Changing a Flat Tire on page 13 Place shift selector in Neutral position Apply Park Brake Place wedge
55. terminate the Contract If the Commission is required to complete the Work the Company shall nor be entitle to receive any further payment until the Work is complete If the unpaid balance of the Contract price exceeds the reasonable cost of completing the Work and any damages incurred by reason of the Company s default such excess shall be paid to the Company If such reasonable cost of completing the Work including damages exceeds the Contract price then the Company shall be liable to the Commission for any additional cost in completing the Work END OF SECTION Toronto Transit Commission Supplementary Conditions Request for Proposal Service January 2013 Page 1 of 6 INDEX TITLE PAGE NO SCOPE OF SUPPLEMENTARY CONDITIONS INSURANCE REQUIREMENTS EVIDENCE OF INSURANCE COMMENCEMENT OF THE WORK TERMS OF PAYMENT SUBLETTING OR ASSIGNMENT OF THE CONTRACT PROPRIETARY RIGHTS ADVERTISING AND PUBLIC RELATIONS INVOICING AND CORRESPONDENCE CLAIMS REPORTS AND DOCUMENTS SETTLEMENT OF DISPUTES VALUATIONS OR CHANGES IN THE WORK PROPERTY PASSES NON RESIDENT WITHHOLDING TAXES HAZARDOUS MATERIALS CONTRACT PRICING SELLING PRODUCTS TO TTC EMPLOYEES WAGE RATES TAXES AND DUTIES SC1 SCOPE OF SUPPLEMENTARY CONDITIONS The General Conditions shall apply to the Contract except as amended in these Supplementary Conditions SC2 INSURANCE REQUIREMENTS Throughout the term of the Contract and any warranty period the Co
56. the panel without reaching or bending their elbow FORD VEHICLE DASH PANEL CONTROLS Ford Vehicle Dash mounted Auxiliary Panel Controls This panel is located to the front of the driver s location and contains a series of auxiliary controls for vehicle operation The controls and their functions are listed as they appear reading the panel from left to right top to bottom WHEEL TRANS SECTION 13 Friendly Bus Instructions page 7 1 Headlight control dial 3 position switch Off Parking On Dial must be placed in the Off position when the vehicle is not in use in the P position to function the exterior clearance lights when servicing Customers and in the On position for full headlight function 2 Dimmer switch The dimmer switch controls the lighting on the Ford instrument panel and the Operator cabin overhead light Roll dial to illuminate instrument panel high to low dimmer roll up fully for overhead lights 3 Dash Mounted Cabin Environmental Control Switch Heat or A C 3 position switch top for heat middle for system Off Bottom for A C 4 Cabin A C amp Heat Fan Control Switch Rotate switch for desired A C fan speed The A C fan will also supply heat when the heater switch is activated on the auxiliary panel Emergency Parking Brake Foot Lever The Yellow Foot Pedal Parking Emergency Brake lever is operated by pushing to apply and pulling the dash mounted lever to release Note When pi
57. to each TTC Location Representative and the TTC s SCA The Company must also provide the information from the report as a Comma Delimited Text csv file See Appendix 6 Sample Towing Data File for a sample of the format required 2 Service Level Reports i e response time Toronto Transit Commission A Terms of Reference Request for Proposal Service January 2013 Page 10 of 10 3 Vehicle list report 4 Summary tracking of all dispatch calls The Company must provide each TTC Location a hard copy and an electronic copy of Cost Centre Detailed invoice Statement which will summarize the service calls made each month This monthly statement will be emailed and mailed to the Cost Centre s Primary Invoice Control Contact Any additional reports deemed necessary by TTC throughout the duration of the Contact 15 MEETINGS The TTC s Representative may arrange and chair a POST AWARD meeting and pre Work Assignment meeting s The Company shall be represented by senior field staff The TTC s Representative will invite other interested parties whose co ordination is required during the Work Assignment to attend Topics for discussion include methods and means by which full co operation and co ordination of all participants can be achieved during the duration of the Work Assignment The TTC s Representative will prepare meeting minutes and distribute copies to all relevant parties 16 WIND DOWN CLAUSE 16 1 At the conclusion of th
58. towing attachments must be used Never tow a vehicle over 35 m p h 55 Km hr Hefrain from going under a vehicle that has to be lifted unless the vehicle is properly blocked and supported 5 Do not attempt any towing operation which might jeopardize the safety of the operator bystanders or other motorists Secure ail loose or protruding parts of damaged vehicles prior to towing if the rear wheels are to be left on the ground during the tow front towing only make sure to a Place the shift selector in the Neutral position D Asa primary and recommended option mechanically disconnect the driveshaft or As secondary option remove the rear axle stub shafts and cover the shaft openings to prevent loss of lubricant and ingress of foreign material e 8 Provide a minimum auxiliary air supply of 70 psi from the towing vehicle to the vehicle being towed This allows adequate air to hold off the spring Drakes and maintain the suspension height 28 2008 14 05 P 63 TTC MATERIALS amp PROCURE 416 537 8385 General Information Front Towing 4 4m Towing Bus from Front Frame with 3 Stage Tow Truck Stinger In order to tow the bus a double pick up procedure will have to be performed This procedure consists of lifting the vehicle at the front pick up jack pads with bottle jack 10T floor jack or with the tow truck stinger from under the
59. truck lifting arms so that the claws grasp the vehicle frame at the jacking safety stand positions just forward of the front wheels see Figure 14 NOTE A 7 stinger boom extension rated for 20 000 Ibs is the minimum requirement when towing from the front with 2 forks 2 Ensure that the necessary safety precautions are observed connecting devices are engaged and a secondary fastening system i e safety chain is secure 3 Connect the tow truck s auxiliary air supply to the front air filler valve of vehicle to be towed 4 Ensure that the shift selector is in the Neutral position the rear axle stub shafts are removed 5 the front of the vehicle until the front wheels leave the ground and commence the tow 22 June 2011 General Information Rear Towing Towing Bus from Rear Frame with 3 Stage Tow Truck Stinger In order to tow the bus a double pick up procedure will have to be performed This procedure consists of lifting the vehicle at the rear pick up jack pads with bottle jack 10T floor jack or with the tow truck stinger from under the rear frame The vehicle is to be lifted up to the point that a 4 x 4 wooden block 4 x 4 could be placed under each tire Once the wooden blocks are in place the forks should be installed at the stinger then the bus is to be lifted for the second time using the stinger CAUTION Do not flat tow the vehicle from the rear as it will be too difficult to
60. vehicle falling off the lifting or blocking equip ment causing severe injury or death to service personnel Do not ailow individuais to board the vehicie while supported solely by the lift ing or blocking equipment Do not run engine or engage transmis sion while vehicie is resting on lifting or blocking equipment 15 3 2 Lifting amp Supporting Vehicie 1 Ensure vehicle is positioned on a stab e TTC MATERIALS amp PROCURE 416 537 385 41 x07 SNEW FLYER 2 Ensure front wheels are facing forward and chocked in position 3 Raise vehicle to facilitate removai of drive shaft and place safety stands or appropri ate blocks at designated locations to sup port vehicle at this height Refer to Lifting and Jacking information in this section for jack stand locations N WARNING Ensure each safety stand or block is pre cisely the same height and sitting com pletely level 4 Lower vehicle siowly and carefully until it comes to rest on the safety stands or blocking 15 3 2 1 Removai Procedure EZ NOTE Tie up heavy drive shafts with a nylon sup port strap 1 Remove drive shaft quard 2 Disconnect drive shaft from transmission and differential yokes Refer to Section 2 of this manual for more detailed informaticn on drive shait removal tS NOTE To prevent bearing caps from siiding off uni versal joint tape or wire them in place 3 Remove drive shait from under vehicle Raise
61. weather emergency situations Company may be requested by the TTC or an approved towing company on occasion to perform work in another region 5 COMPANY S SERVICES 5 1 The Company shall designate one 1 representative who shall have complete control of the Work and shall effectively direct and supervise the Work so as to ensure conformance with the Contract Documents The Company Representative shall be solely responsible for invoicing reports production means methods techniques sequences and procedures and for coordinating the various parts of the Work under the Contract Toronto Transit Commission A Terms of Reference Request for Proposal Service January 2013 Page 4 of 10 5 2 5 3 5 4 5 5 5 6 5 7 5 8 5 9 6 7 7 1 If it is the duty of other employees to perform various parts of the Work under the Contract the Company Representative shall submit to the TTC s SCA a list of names positions responsibilities and contact information and ensure that this information is updated throughout the term of the Contract The Company Representative shall submit to the TTC s SCA a Customer Escalation Process and contact information and ensure that this information is updated throughout the term of the Contract Company to submit monthly reports as indicated below in Section 14 Management Reports and Supplementary Conditions Section SC9 INVOICING AND CORRESPONDENCE The Company will be liable for a
62. 008 14 04 General Information TTC MATERIALS amp PROCURE 416 537 0385 58 7 Remove and replace tires JACKING POINT REAR CORNER CURBSIDE Figure 10 Rear Curbside Jacking Point JACKING POINT REAR CORNER RCADSIDE Figure 11 Rear Roadside Jacking Point M oae 385 59 28 2008 14 04 TTC MATERIALS amp PROCURE 416 537 General Information Bl HCISTING SAFETY STANDS JACKING Figure 12 Rear Flat Jacking Positions Required Materiais 1 Replacement tire or tires 5 Lug wrench and bar 2 2 heavy duty hydraulic bottle 6 1 adiustable safety stand type jacks 3 1 wedge block 7 1 torque wrench 4 1 creeper 8 2 8 x 8 x12 blocks 416 537 8385 28 2008 14 05 TTC MATERIALS amp PROCURE General Information Vehicle Hoisting Axle Lift A WARNING Ensure all personnel stand clear of the vehicle before hoisting The engine must be turned off while the vehicle is being lifted by hoist CAUTION Do not hoist the vehicle by it s suspension and leave it hoisted overnight The suspension system air could leak causing the vehicle to sag and become dangerously unbaianced If the vehicle must be left on a hoist for an extended period of time place safety stands at both front and rear roadside and curbside locations see Figure 13 eee 1 Place the vehicle over the hoist and position the hoist adapter pads
63. 2 12 PROCEDURE This procedure is designed to verify the proper operation of a vehicle s optional tow plug installed on the front shell of the vehicle See Figure 15 To perform this procedure the following material is required 7 Upload the V BEA programming for the tow plug Once the programming is uploaded into the MCM click on BODY ECU to verify that modules 36 and 39 are set to 1 See Figure 28 Disconnect the B Bus network connector from module 39 yellow and green wire Laptop computer 4 8 Disconnect the jumper and upload the V BEA program for e V BEA communication cable the vehicle Jumper 1 Connect the jumper to power module 39 as shown in D NOTE Once theV BEA programming is uploaded into the vehicle it is no longer possible to access module 39 tow plug programming ES CAUTION This module must be connected to a 12 volt circuit See Figure 27 CONNECT THE RFO FU78BJ1 OR TWO TERMINALS RFO FU71BJ1 WITH THE JUMPER Figure 27 Jumper Connections ECU ECU Location HW part HW serial PBL pat SSWpart ECU State address number number number number 39 RFO 20585155 5130053 70350376 70361323 005 1 36 Lateral 70361720 8130031 22380000 70378617 1 Consol Figure 28 Modules Setting 216 18 500 00 5 HOISTING AND TOWING NOVvaBUS TEC H N CAL CENTER OF GRAVITY Length SPECI FICATIONS To front of rear 1
64. 353 Arvin Ave Repairs 221 Caldari Road Toronto ON M8W Brampton L6T 5K3 Milton On L9T 5C4 Stoney Creek ON 1250 Midway Blvd Concord ON L4K 329 L5T 2A5 2T8 Mississauga ON City View Truck and Coach Repair 71 City View Drive Etobicoke ON M9W 5A5 Cummins Eastern Canada 7175 Pacific Circle Mississauga ON Hillcrest 1138 Bathurst Street Toronto ON M5R 3H2 Eglinton Division 38 Comstock Road Toronto ON M1L 4V8 Birchmount Division 580 Commissioners Street Toronto ON M4M Etobicoke ON M8Z 1K6 Wilson 160 Transit Road North York ON M3H 1T8 Malvern Division 5050 Sheppard Avenue East Scarborough ON M1S 4N3 Arrow Road Division 700 Arrow Road North York ON M9M 2M1 Mount Dennis Division 121 Industry Street Toronto ON M6M 586 Page 1 of 1 APPENDIX 5 TORONTO TRANSIT COMMISSION TOWING BOOKLET The information in this booklet will be useful to those providing towing services to the Toronto Transit Commission TOWING PROCEDURES FOR TORONTO TRANSIT COMMISSION BUSES Under NO circumstances shall a bus be towed from the front without removing the drive axle shafts This is required to prevent damage to the transmission and drive line components Axle shaft openings shall be covered to prevent contamination and loss of lubricant The TTC shall provide AXLE PLATE COVERS to the Company These shall be returned at the termination of the Contract The to
65. C s System Contract Administrator SCA of such delay The Company is responsible for contacting the City of Toronto s Right of Way Management Section to apply for any applicable exemption if available The Company shall maintain up to date information about the composition of the TTC s bus fleet with regards to year make and model and have knowledge and expertise in any and all systems pertinent to the towing of such a vehicle The Company must be familiar with all bus manufacturers recommendations regarding the hook up and towing including the use of a flatbed tractor trailer if applicable of buses including but not limited to GMC Orion Nova RTS Nova articulated buses New Flyer Low Floor ABP Friendly and OCC ELF para transit buses The Company acknowledges and Toronto Transit Commission A Terms of Reference Request for Proposal Service January 2013 Page 3 of 10 understands that during the course of the Contract Nova articulated buses will be introduced into the TTC s bus fleet and the composition number and type of TTC s bus fleet may vary 4 DEFINITIONS 4 1 4 2 4 3 4 4 4 5 4 6 4 7 Recovery Refers to service on a vehicle other than towing For example aiding a vehicle that has gone off the road In most cases recovered vehicles will be able to be driven back into service or returned to the garage after recovery Loaded Time Refers to the duration of time a vehicle
66. CK SUPPORTS 2 LIFT EI Figure A2 Hoisting and Towing Points Articulated Vehicle 18 500 00 19 3 G HOISTING AND TOWIN BUS MM MEASUREMENTS IN METRIC UNITS LNOHLIM 31V d 9NIMOL 8619 I 862 Wd ONILSIT LNOYS 3A3 MOL ONILSIT aegre ANOUYS 8414 6262 965 2222 NILA LNOHLIM SNILJEI LNOHLIM ONIMOL 14084 LNOYS 31V1d ONIMOL Figure A3 Hoisting and Towing Points T Drive Articulated Vehicle 220 18 500 00 5 HOISTING AND TOWING NOVaBUus APPENDIX 6 SAMPLE TOWING DATA FILE date period batch invoice unit kms hook up fbhrs fhrs waiting recovery total tax sub total 16 01 05 31 01 05 62 622135 6676 028 075 00 0000 0000 0000 0000 195 38 12 78 182 60 NOTES The above is a sample of the file Note that the file that is sent to TTC will not have the headings shown above shown as demonstration only The date format is in DD MM YY The time format is MMMM total number of minutes TORONTO TRANSIT COMMISSION REQUEST FOR PROPOSAL 8 1 3049 APPENDIX 7 VEHICLE INFORMATION Year Ministry of Transportation Licence Pl
67. CURE 416 537 8385 ORION SECTION 00 21 SERVICE MANUAL JACKING HOISTING AND TOWING TOWING General Precautions 1 Follow all levels of goverment and local laws regarding such items as warming signals night illumination speed etc The following are the recommended procedures for towing the vehicle CAUTION Take every precaution to ensure 2 A safety chain system completely independent of that the bus will not suffer structural damage the primary lifting and towing attachments must as a result of towing if the transit authonty be used has its own towing procedures compare them carefully with the following procedures 3 Do not tow any vehicie over the 35 mph 55 xmihr limit NOTE The engine cannot be started by x 4 Secure ail loose or protruding parts of damaced pushing or towing the vehicle 9 vehicle prior to moving 5 Refrain from going under the vehicle which is being lifted by the towing equipment unless the vehicle is adequately supported by safety stands 8 Make sure towing operation does not jecpardize the safety of the wrecker operator bystanders or other motorists the vehicle being towed so that adequate air is available to hold aff the spring brakes and maintain the suspension height This air supply shouid be a minimum of 100 psi WARNING Provide an auxiliary air supply to E 8COY UFTING PCOS FCR HOIST LIFTING PODS LOCATIONS FIG
68. Control Defrester Unit 2 Mobile Climate Control Floor Heaters 1 Mobile Climate Control Ramp Heater Gen 2 Copyright 1998 New Fiyer Industries Lid SR501 Rev A 24 04 98 28 20 BS 14 83 TTC MATERIALS amp PROCURE 416 537 8385 39 VO FLYER VEHICLE SPECIFICATIONS Passenger 7971111 Seating Capacity 35 Wheelchair Stations 2 Tie Downs front side seats fold up amp lock Drivers B1 00W Mechanical Components amem 5 Automatic Slack Adjusters Service Brake Full Air Operated Parking Brake Spring Applied Air Released i Emergency Brake Spring Brake Applied Brake Treadle Modulated to Control General Black Anodized Frame Singie Tip in bottom fixed Glazing Laminated Glass 72 Green Emergency Escape Six Side Windows Drivers Window 2 Piece Siiding Interior Exterior Handle EROS Deors Exit Doors Vapor Slide Glide 37 00 between Touchbars 25 Controls 5 Position Opening Ciosing Control Touchbar Controlled Operation Door Manual Control Valve Six Side Windows Both Roof Hatche Emergency Exits Exit Door Accelerator amp Brake interlocks Sensitive Edges SR501 Rev A
69. EL Capacity US METRIC Engine Oil Including Filters Mobil Delvac 1300S SAE 15W40 7 US Gallons 26 5 Liters Transmission Fluid Castrol Transynd 5 US Gallons 18 9 Liters Fuel Tank Ultra Low Sulfur Diesel No 1 D 125 US Gallons 473 2 Liters DEF Fluid Stableguard 11 4 US Gallons 43 3 Liters Cooling Engine Only Ethylene Glycol 2 3 US Gallons 9 Liters Front Rear Axle Bearings NL G1 Grade Grease 4 oz 0 12 Liters Rear Axle Differential Fluid Mobil Synthetic 75W90 5 5 US Gallons 20 8 Liters September 2011 General Information SYSTEM COMPONENT Power Steering Fluid Table 3 Fluid Capacities Sheet 2 of 2 MODEL Castrol Transynd Capacity US METRIC 1 US Gallon 3 8 Liters Windshield Washer Fluid N A 6 US Gallons 22 7 Liters Wheelchair Ramp Castrol Transynd 0 2 Gallon 0 76 Liters NOTE Mixture of different oils petroleum based vs semisynth or fully synthetic is not allowed Maintenance Precautions Information contained in this manual is intended to supplement rather than replace standard shop practices and safety procedures Make safety the number one priority during any maintenance task To reduce the risk of personal injury and or vehicle damage during maintenance adhere to the following precautions Observe and follow all the NOTES CAUTIONS WARNINGS and DANGER
70. ELEVATON TTC mure rum POTE M EFE DUIS OY ru DEM ETEN POSER M DE EMORY SEERA T TE EY ror LE Ot PART MLIMEER SAS Bi ae rwr amp REAR ELEVATIONS TTE TRANSIT FETA xE i ERES FILE LOG FILE NUMBER DECEM ar wwe IF n a n amp pap Um SENATOR 1 LOW FLOOR 52 LF ELEVATIQNATTE D WHEEL TRANS SECTION 13 Friendly Bus Instructions page 3 Note These operating procedures are prepared based on the Friendly Bus Operators and Maintenance Manuals June 2009 The lights and their functions are listed reading the panel from left to right Starting the vehicle Starting this vehicle properly is an important part of the daily operation The following procedure is required to prevent excessive engine wear From the driver s seat Ensure all headlights and accessories are OFF Gear selector is in PARK Turn ignition key to ON position Amber GLOW PLUG COIL 7007 will illuminate Wait for light to extinguish Turn the ignition key to the START position Do not exceed 15 second cycles DASH INSTRUMENTATION PANEL Tell Tale Lighting Observe dash
71. ETING These Supplementary Instructions complement the Instructions to Proponents which shall apply to the RFP except as amended below 1 Submission Requirements In order to aid the Commission in determining the capability of Proponents each Proponent shall submit the following Mandatory Requirements The following information must be submitted with the Proponent s Proposal A signed copy of the Form of Proposal including 1 Proponent s name and address 2 The Price Schedule including the proposed hourly rates or fixed fee 3 Acknowledge that any Addenda issued by the TTC form part of the Proponent s Proposal 4 Signature of the Proponent 5 Ensure all pages of the Proposal Form are submitted 6 Completed Document 00422 A list of companies for whom the Proponent has executed work s for a local transit system with a similar fleet of vehicles as specified in the Terms of Reference Section 3 Scope of Work Section 4 Definitions 4 4 4 6 which would verify the Proponent s ability to perform the work The Company shall have a minimum of five 5 years experience Such list MUST include the names and telephone numbers of a representative involved in each listed contract The TTC reserves the right to contact references 7 Completed Document 00630 Irrevocable Letter of Credit or Bank Draft or Certified Cheque 8 List of Vehicles that will be used in the performance of the Work and the corresponding City
72. L 19 2013 ATTENTION HEAD COMMISSION SERVICES DEPT 1900 YONGE STREET TORONTO ONTARIO M4S 122 Any Proposal received late according to the Commission s clock will not be considered and will be returned to the respective Proponent Faxed Proposals will not be considered The Proponent is solely responsible to ensure that the Proposal submission is delivered to the address indicated above The TTC will not be responsible to redirect any submissions delivered in error to any other of the Commission s properties 2 1 Proposal Results Proposals are not publicly opened and until the Contract award only the names of the Proponents will be available on the Materials amp Procurement website at www ttc ca under Business with the Following the Contract award the name s of the successful Proponent s along with award value s will be available at www ttc ca 3 Proposal Inquiries All inquiries or requests for information during the Proposal period shall without exceptions be directed to the Buyer by e mail at Tanya Huynh ttc ca or Fax 416 537 0385 or Phone 416 393 7992 The Commission will only ensure responses to inquiries received at least one week prior to the Proposal closing No assurances are given by the Commission that responses will be made to inquiries received after that date 4 Lobbying 1 Anyone who Lobby s as defined in the City of Toronto Municipal Code Chapter 140 or is expected to Lobby
73. Minimum lift capacity rating of 10 tons 8 inch diameter lifting pad 43 4 inch spacing between the pad ears Vehicle Pick Up and Support The Orion is a low floor vehicle with a lattice type chassis containing no continuous longitudinal main support beams There are several locations along the chassis mainly on transverse Structure which are the recommended pick up and support points in addition to the normal axle hoist points These sites along with the location of the front and rear are shown in Figure 7 and Figure 8 MCIST POSITICN AXLE CENTER LINE RN BY 14 AXLE CENTER LINE S FRONT JACKING AND SUPPORT EAR JACKING PCSITIONS TRANS VERSE FRAMES UNDER SUBBORT POSEN POSITION CN FRAME FORWARD OF FRONT AXLE 09 7 5 Figure 7 Pick Up and Support Locations Profile 54 28 2008 14 04 TTC MATERIALS amp PROCURE 416 537 General Information JACKING Rl SAFETY STANDS lil HOISTING 007 8 Figure 8 Jacking and Hoisting Points Raising and Supporting the Vehicle Front or Rear Lifting the front or rear of the vehicle can be accomplished using devices such as jacks tow truck lifting arms etc Although the following procedure mainly describes lifting with floor jacks the basic vehicie and personal safety precautions would appiy to all lifting devices and methods 1 Use blocks chocks at the front or rear wheels as applicab
74. SES Steeles Rd 424 Danforth Rd 1627 Danforth Ave 38 Comstock Rd 5050 Sheppard Ave East 121 Industry St 600 Bay St 400 Evans Ave 20 The Queensway 1433 Queen St East 160 Transit Rd 5 Birchmount 6 Danforth 21 Eglinton 10 Malvern 22 Mount Dennis 18 T C T Terminal 12 Queensway 13 Roncesvalles 14 Russell 16 Wilson Brimley Rd McCowan Rd Birchmount Rd Sewells Rd Beare Altona Rd Finch Ave Pharmacy Ave Pickering Town Line Rivers Dr B Meadowvale SUBSTATIONS 30 Asquith Ave 1900 Queen St East 11 Bedford Rd 586 Annette St 2180 Yonge St 769 Broadview Ave 278 Dupont St 332 Coxwell Ave 1880 Yonge St 213 Delaware Ave 160 Transit Rd 1025 Ellesmere Rd 160 Fairholme Ave 24 Hendon Ave 4 Glenayr Rd 21 Granby St 137 Strathmore Blvd 21 Spadina Ave Queen s Quay 1138 Bathurst St 139 Indian Grove 1226 Islington Ave 15 Jane St 2453 Eglinton Ave East 25 St Albans St 3236 Lakeshore Blvd West 587 Lansdowne Ave 3030 Yonge St 2444 Lawrence Ave East 386 Lippincott St 1720 Ellesmere Rd 10 Orde St 1300 Eglinton Ave West 14 Pleasant Blvd 339 Prince Edward Dr 35 Richmond St East 40 Roncesvalles Ave 1353 Queen St East 290 Borough Dr 2 Sheppard Ave West 1035 Sheppard Ave West 23 Sumach St 1850 St Clair Ave West 109 Sha
75. TION FOAM Before performing any work or repairs requiring use of an open flame such as weiding brazing acetylene torch cutting or grinding ensure that the Insulation Foam is either removed from the area being repaired or is oroperiy shielded from the open flame Gen 1 28 2008 14 05 TTC MATERIALS amp PROCURE 416 537 385 38 V7 VEHICLE SPECIFICATIONS NEW FLYER 2 VEHICLE SPECIFICATIONS ce e Engine Detroit Diesel Series 50 275 HP 890 ft lb Horsepower No 1 Diesel 120 US Gallons Fuel 454 litres Length over bumpers M 40 8 ft 12 4 m Width 8 5 ft 2 57 m Heght 9 2 ft 2 8 m Wheelbase 24 4 ft 7 Tuming Radius 44 ft 13 5 Vehicie Weight 26 800 165 12 156 Front Axle D 546 Front Load Carrying Capacity 16 000 ibs 7 258 kg Rockwell RC 26 633 4 79 1 Rear Load Carrying Capacity 26 000 ibs 11 794 kg i clea Suspension Front Destination Luminator Electronic Side Destination Luminator Electronic i TA i Front Route Transign Electronic Rear Route Luminator Electronic SCRA PE eerie Transmatic Fiuorescent 24 Lit HVAC Unit Thermo King M42A Rear Unit Auxiliary Heaters 1 Mobile Climate
76. Toronto Transit Commission Instructions to Proponents Request for Proposal Service January 2013 Page 1 of 2 TITLE TOWING SERVICES FOR TTC BUSES amp NON REVENUE VEHICLES FOR UP TO A 3 YEAR TERM PROPOSAL NO PO8BI13049 ISSUE DATE MARCH 28 2013 Your firm is hereby invited to submit a Proposal to the Toronto Transit Commission for the above INDEX PAGE NO PURPOSE PROPOSAL SUBMISSION PROPOSAL INQUIRIES LOBBYING ADDENDA PROPOSAL EVALUATION AND ACCEPTANCE WORK PERFORMANCE MUNICIPAL FREEDOM OF INFORMATION AND PROTECTION OF PRIVACY ACT 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 INSTRUCTIONS TO PROPONENTS 1 Purpose The Toronto Transit Commission TTC has a requirement for the services as outlined in the Terms of Reference herein 2 Proposal Submission The Proponent shall complete the Proposal Form including the Proposal Form Price Schedule s and submit it in a sealed envelope with the label included as Appendix A affixed to the front of the envelope The Proponent shall not show its name on this envelope The Proponent shall be responsible for ensuring it reviews and understands the Instructions to Proponents Supplementary Instructions to Proponents General Conditions applicable Supplementary Conditions and Terms of Reference which form this Request for Proposal RFP Sealed Proposals addressed as follows will be received by the TTC at the 15 Floor Reception Desk until 2 00 p m Toronto time on FRIDAY APRI
77. VER UNDER PROPERLY INFLATED INFLATED INFLATED 12 2 12 1 DECEMBER 2002 Section 12 Pg 2 ELF SERVICE MANUAL WHEELS TOWING JACKING SECTION 12 WHEEL ASSEMBLY REMOVAL WARNING NOT USE HEAT TO LOOSEN A SEIZED WHEEL NUT HEAT CAN DAMAGE THE WHEEL AND WHEEL BEARINGS Remove wheel cover if so equipped With the weight of the vehicle still on the tires loosen the wheel nuts Do NOT remove the wheel nuts at this time Raise the vehicle until the wheel and tire assembly clears the floor enough to allow the assembly to be removed from the wheel hub Remove all the wheel nuts Remove the wheel and tire assembly WHEEL ASSEMBLY INSTALLATION WARNING When wheel is installed always remove any corrosion dirt or foreign TOWING material present on the mounting surfaces of the wheel or hub surfaces that contact the wheel Improper wheel installation can cause wheel nuts to loosen and the wheel coming off while the vehicle is in motion resulting in loss of control Position the wheel and tire assembly on the vehicle Install the wheel nuts loosely Turn the wheel until one wheel nut is at the top of the wheel hub bolt circle Tighten the wheel nut until snug Ina crisscross type pattern Fig 12 1 tighten the remaining nuts until snug Lower the vehicle Tighten the wheel nuts to recommended torque specification Install wheel cover if equipped The vehicle can be towed from the front if it has been eq
78. a Member of the Commission i e Commissioner their staff or any Commission officer or employee must comply with the requirements as set out in the City of Toronto Municipal Code Chapter 140 Lobbying For the purposes of Chapter 140 of the City of Toronto Transit Commission Instructions to Proponents Request for Proposal Service January 2013 Page 2 of 2 6 Toronto Municipal Code the Commission is a local board restricted definition For further information please see City of Toronto Web site at www toronto ca lobbying Failure to comply with the requirements of Chapter 140 of the City of Toronto Municipal Code may in the Commission s sole discretion be considered in the evaluation of the Tenderer s current or future tender proposal submissions and award of the current or future contracts The Commission reserves the right at it sole discretion to not award a contract to a Proponent who has failed to comply with the requirements of Chapter 140 of the City of Toronto Municipal Code Addenda During the Proposal period any change to the Request for Proposal will be made by the issuance of an addendum For a Proposal that is posted on our website addenda will be posted electronically on the website It is the Proponent s responsibility to monitor the website to ensure they have received all the addenda issued up until the Proposal closing For a Proposal that is issued via e mail courier or fax addenda wi
79. ace No Vehicle Indentification No Vehicle Licence Number VIN TOWING SERVICES FOR TTC BUSES amp NON REV VEHICLES FOR UP TO A YEAR TERM 8 13049 PROPOSAL SUBMISSION CHECKLIST PRIOR TO SUBMITTING YOUR PROPOSAL ENSURE YOU HAVE INCLUDED ALL MANDATORY AND OTHER SUBMISSION REQUIREMENTS AS DETAILED IN THE INSTRUCTIONS TO TENDERERS AS FOLLOWS 0 A signed copy of the Form of Proposal including the Proponent s name and address Ensure all pages of the Form of Proposal are submitted A hard copy of the Price Schedule including The proposed hourly rated or fixed fee Completed Document 00422 SUBMISSION REQUIREMENTS FORM Completed Document 00630 IRREVOCABLE LETTER OF CREDIT Copies of the Proponent s City of Toronto s truck and operators licence s 0 List of Vehicles that will used in the Performance of the work A soft copy of the Price schedule on a USB flash drive or Compact Disk NOTE FAILURE TO PROVIDE ALL REQUESTED INFORMATION OR INCORRECTLY COMPLETING THE PROPOSAL FORM MAY RENDER A PROPONENT NON COMPLIANT AND UNACCEPTABLE
80. ach side of the skid plate See figure 00 21 2 CAUTION Ensure safety stands do not pinch fuel lines MARCH 91 416 537 385 P a4 SECTION 00 21 JACKING HOISTING AND TOWING a noL 6 If front axle is not being raised and supported by stands chock the front wheels 7 lower the rear of vehicle raise vehicle slightly using floor jacks and remove the safety stands 8 Slowly relieve pressure from the jacks to allow the bus to lower to the ground NOTE Refer to figure 00 2 1 3 for other safety stand positions FLOOR JACK UNDER EACH SKID PLATE SAFETY STANDS UNOER FRAME AREA REAR SAFETY STAND AND FLOOR JACK LOCATIONS 00 21 2 00 21 3 APR 28 2885 14 01 SECTION 00 21 JACKING HOISTING AND TOWING HOISTING Because of the many different types of lifting hoists used throughout the transit industry we do not configure any specific adapter which would allow the hoist pads to contact the vehicle Use the hoist adapters from your lifting hoist and position them according to the areas shown in figure 00 21 3 Hoisting Procedure 1 Position bus over hoist Position hoist posts and adapter pads so they will contact the body lifting pods or axle lifting contact areas 2 Release the Parking Brakes NOTE If system air is depleted either cage spring brakes or connect a filtered shop air supply 70 psi minimum to off sp
81. act Documents If this procedure is not followed and no notice is given it will be deemed that payment is included in the Contract price and no additional payment or extension to the Contract duration shall be made The Commission will not pay interest or financing on outstanding monies owed to Companies or Subcontractors as a result of changes or claims submitted CONFIDENTIAL DATA Except as specifically required to perform the Work the Company its partners directors employees officers agents and Subcontractors shall not divulge or use elsewhere any information regarding the Toronto Transit Commission General Conditions Request for Proposal Service January 2013 Page 3 of 4 GC10 GC11 GC12 GC13 GC14 GC15 Commission and its operation acquired or discovered during the performance of the Work without the prior written consent of the Commission RESPONSIBILITY FOR PROVISION OF SERVICE The responsibility for providing the service required by this Contract is that of the Company The Commission shall bear no responsibility for Company Staff and in particular there shall be no responsibility to hire train direct discipline take source deductions pay or terminate etc such Company Staff Such functions are the sole responsibility of the Company or its Subcontractors as the case may be WORKERS RIGHTS In accordance with the Ontario Human Rights Code the Company shall not discriminate against
82. al description work contract value Name of owner contract name duration of contract date completed Toronto Transit Commission Document 00630 PROPOSAL NO PO8BI13049 IRREVOCABLE LETTER OF CREDIT PAGE 1 Toronto Transit Commission Materials and Procurement 1138 Bathurst Street Toronto Ontario M5R 3H2 Attention Head Materials and Procurement Dear Sirs We hereby authorize the Toronto Transit Commission to draw on the Financial Institution Toronto up to any aggregate amount of available by drafts at sight as follows Pursuant to the request of our customer s Company Name we hereby establish and give to you an Irrevocable Letter of Credit in your favour in the total amount of which may be drawn upon us by you and which demand we shall honour without enquiring whether you have the right as between yourself and our said customers to make such demand and without recognizing any claim of our said customers Provided however that you are to deliver to the Financial Institution Toronto at such time as a written demand for payment is made upon us your signed statement that the monies drawn pursuant to this Letter of Credit are pursuant to obligations related in your Contract with Company Name The amount of the Credit shall be reduced from time to time by notice in writing given to the undersigned by the Toronto Transit Commission This Letter of Credit will continue up t
83. al expenses action suit proceeding liability fine penalty interest payment or damage collectively referred to as Claims by whomsoever including without limitation the Commission which is made sustained brought or prosecuted in any manner based upon occasioned by or attributable to any breach of the Contract by the Company or to any wilful misconduct fault or negligent act or omission of the Company or any person agent consultant firm or corporation for whose acts the Company is liable at law Further the Company shall pay any amount of Claims incurred by the Commission on account of any injuries including death or damages received or sustained by any persons or property and if it fails to do so the Commission may pay such Claims and deduct the amount thereof from any monies due or to become due to the Company or otherwise recover such amounts or any balance thereof from the Company Notwithstanding anything to the contrary contained in the Contract in no event shall either party be liable to the other party for any consequential damages including but not limited to claims for loss of profit or reputation STAFF AND METHODS The Company shall use the best available methods in performing the Work and shall employ only skilled and competent staff thereon who shall observe that degree of care and skill which is customary and usual for staff appointed in a similar capacity in performing work in a basis which is reasonably
84. amp PROCURE 416 537 8385 68 General Information Figure 19 Rear Shop Air Valve 4 Secure the steering wheel with a steering wheel lever belt to minimize the movement of the front of the vehicle S Lift the vehicle until the rear wheels leave the ground and commence the tow E NOTE The rear filler valve is located in the air dryer compartment on the roadside of the vehicle in front of the rear wheels Using Towing Chain 1 Position a section of protective lumber under the bumper and wrap the towing chain around the chassis frame cn both sides at least once Make sure that all safety devices safety chains etc are in p ace 3 Connect the towing vehicle s auxiliary air sucoiy line to the rear shop air filler valve in the engine compartment 4 Secure the steering wheel with a Steering wheel lever belt to minimize the movement of the front of the vehicie 5 Release the parking brake and commence the tow 28 2008 14 05 SECTION 00 GENERAL DATA AND LUBRICATION TTC MATERIALS amp PROCURE 416 S37 4385 P 69 ORION SERVICE MANUAL 4 insert a 1 2 in diameter chain with a hook on each end either through each tow eye or around each trail ing arm 5 Connect each hook to the first chain link that protrudes from the front of tow eye or trailing arm 6 Place a hardwood block approximately 6 in by 6 in by 4 ft long between the chains and the underside cf the bumper Also p
85. ance of the Work the Company shall observe and comply with the statutes and regulations of Canada and the Province of Ontario and with the by laws of the Municipalities within which the Work is located so far as the said statutes regulations and by laws affect the Work or control or limit the actions of persons engaged in the Work TAXES AND DUTIES The Contract price whether an upset limit or fixed fee shall be inclusive of all Canadian federal taxes including the Goods and Services Tax applicable under the Excise Tax Act and all customs and duties under the Customs Act and all Ontario provincial taxes applicable under the Ontario Retail Sales Tax Act either in force or announced prior to the Proposal closing date even if the effective date is subsequent to the Proposal closing date If a change in the tax or duty payable is announced subsequent to the Proposal closing date any change in tax or duty payable will be to the account of the Commission No additional costs for administration or overhead and profit will be allowed on such changes and the Company shall supply at no cost to the Commission sufficient documentation to permit a determination of the resulting change INDEMNIFICATION The Company shall hereby assume the defence of fully indemnify and hold harmless the Commission the Commission s Representative consultants agents and employees in respect of the amount of any claim demand loss cost expense including reasonable leg
86. ang unsupported Towing Note You cannot start the engine by pushing or towing the vehicle General Precautions Canten Exercise the following precautions when towing the vehicle sure that vehicle towing complies with all state provincial and local laws These laws govem the required use of warning signais night illumination and speed limits safety chain system that is completely independent of primary lifting and towing attachments must be used 00 7 8 ORION Service Manual August 1997 APR 28 2885 14 01 TTC MATERIALS amp PROCURE 416 537 385 11 Towing Caution Caution Never tow a vehicle over 35 mph 55 km hr Refrain from going under a vehicle that is being lifted unless the vehicle is properly blocked and supported Do not attempt any towing operation which might jeopardize the safety of the operator by standers or other motorists Secure ail loose or protruding parts of damaged vehicles prior to moving Provide a minimum auxiliary air supply of 70 psi to the vehicle being tawed This allows adequate air to hold off the spring brakes and to maintain the suspension height When tawing the vehicie from the front remove both of the rear axie shafts to prevent damage to the power train components To prevent damage to the unit cover the axle shaft open ngs to prevent loss of lubricant and inhibit the entrance of foreign ma terial Front Towing with a Tow Bar Augu
87. area all telltale lights should extinguish shortly after the engine starts except the Brake light 1 Oil pressure Engine coolant Lights Will illuminate when the coolant temperature is high or the oil pressure is low 2 Air Bag Readiness momentarily when vehicle starts up if it stays flashing inform Dispatch 3 Charging System Continuously illuminates when battery is not charging 4 Brake System Warning Continuously illuminates when Parking Brake is applied or air pressure is below 80 psi Vehicle is not to be moved while illuminated 5 High Beam Illuminates when High Beam headlights are on 6 Turn Indicator llluminates when left right turn indicator is selected WHEEL TRANS SECTION 13 Friendly Bus Instructions page 4 7 Safety Belt to remind operator to put seat belt on 8 Service Engine Soon If continuously illuminated contact Dispatch 9 Water in the fuel The vehicle has a fuel filter water separator When there is sufficient water in the filter this will illuminate and stay on 10 Glow Plug Coil symbol when ignition is engaged The engine is equipped with a GLOW PLUG engine starting aid which is connected into the ignition system When the key is turned the dash glow light will come when required and as the light is goes out the engine may be started Do not attempt to engage starter until light extinguishes otherwise seriou
88. artment 4 Secure the steering wheel to minimize the movement of the front of the vehicle 5 Release the parking brake and commence the tow 24 June 2011 Orion VII NG Clean Diesel General Information Body and Axle Data Table 1 lists the body dimensions axle model numbers and capacities Table 1 and Axle Data Model 07 501 ITEM Vehicle Length Over Body Vehicle Length Over Bumpers Vehicle Width Over Body Vehicle Width Including Mirrors Vehicle Height Wheelbase Maximum Turning Radius Front Axle Meritor FH 946 Std Rear Axle Meritor 71163 Std Wheel Size Tire Size DIMENSION US METRIC 40 39 ft 12 31 m 41 19 ft 12 55 m 101 87 in 258 75 cm 123 44 in 313 54 cm 126 in 320 04 cm 286 in 726 44 cm 43 4 ft 13 2 m 16 500 Ib 7484 27 kg Capacity 28 660 Ib 12 999 96 kg Capacity 5 63 Axle Ratio Firestone Acurride 22 5 in X 8 25 in Steel R23 BridgestoneE R192FZ Rating H 305 70R22 5 The bus must not be operated at speeds exceeding 20 MPH when tire chains have been installed Table 2 Propulsion System COMPONENT NUMBER TYPE EPA10 Cummins ISL Diesel 280 HP Allison BA00R Engine Transmission Fluid and Fuel Capacities NOTE The information contained in the following fluid capacity table are estimated capacities Table 3 Fluid Capacities Sheet 1 of 2 SYSTEM COMPONENT MOD
89. ated questions or concerns are to be directed to the System Contract Administrator Jackie Clarke at 416 393 6968 Orion APR 28 2885 14 01 SECTION 00 21 TTC MATERIALS amp PROCURE ORION SERVICE MANUAL JACKING HOISTING AND TOWING rN P I RAISING AND SUPPORTING FRONT OF VEHICLE USING FLOOR JACKS AND SAFETY STANDS Ensure the transmission selector is in NEUTRAL release Parking Brakes prior to raising vehicie with jacks NOTE if system air is depleted either cage spring brakes or connect a filtered shop air supply 70 psi minimum to hold off spring brakes This will maintain air suspension system pressure 2 Using two floor jacks position the concave head of each floor jack under the front tow eyes NOTE Do Not position the jacks parallel to the bus body but rather at an angle away from the side being raised toward center ine of the vehicle This wil allow the jacks to with the suspension as bus iS raised 3 Raise each floor jack until the centre of the lifting pad contacts the tow eye Check to be sure the pad of each jack is securely positioned under the tow eye See figure 00 2 1 4 Raise each jack altemately so vehicle is basicaily level as it is being raised 00 21 2 5 Raise bus to the necessary height and place a safety stand at each side of the trailing arm bushing mounting area See figure 00 21 1 NOTE the rear axle is not being raised and supported by s
90. ccept and will comply with all terms and conditions of the Request for Proposal Toronto Transit Commission Ad Proposal Form Request for Proposal Service January 2013 Page 2 of 2 INSURANCE REQUIREMENTS We hereby acknowledge and agree that should our Proposal be accepted by the Commission we shall 1 Submit the documentation specified in SC3 EVIDENCE OF INSURANCE in a form acceptable to the Commission and meet or exceed the liability limits required and comply with all other conditions specified in SC2 INSURANCE REQUIREMENTS 2 responsible for recovering any delay to the schedule resulting from our failure to provide acceptable documentation within the time specified 6 TERMS OF PAYMENT We agree that the Proposal prices are based upon the payment terms as stated in SC5 TERMS OF PAYMENT 7 PROPOSAL VALIDITY We agree that this Proposal is valid for a period of one hundred and twenty 120 calendar days from the date of closing of Proposals and that the Commission may at any time within the said period accept this Proposal whether or not any other Proposal has been previously accepted If requested by the TTC the Proponent agrees to extend the validity for a period of up to an additional sixty 60 calendar days 8 SIGNATURE Dated this day of Month Year Per Signature Name Title I We have authority to bind the Corporation If you are unable to submit a bid please select one of the follo
91. ce the tow Pin Receiver Method Ag 5 P mu Pin Receivers Figure 13 Front Pin Receivers 1 Position the tow arm adapter to properly engage the pin receivers See Figure 13 2 Lift the tow arm until the pins on the tow arm adapter are fully seated in the pin receivers CAUTION The use of safety chains is required for the towing of EPA10 buses 3 Install safety chains to front attachment points 4 Disconnect the vehicle driveshaft 5 Locate the front shop air filler valve behind the windshield washer fill door See Figure 10 6 Connect the towing vehicle s auxiliary air supply to the air filler valve of vehicle to be towed 7 Attach tow lights 22 September 2011 General Information 8 Lift the vehicle until the front wheels leave the ground and commence the tow Rear Towing CAUTION Do not flat tow the vehicle from the rear as it will be too difficult to maneuver ROADSIDE VIEW Pin Fork Receiver Driving Direction Tow Adapter Pin Fork Receivers Figure 14 Rear Pin Receivers and Attachment Points 1 Position the tow arm adapter to properly engage the pin receivers See Figure 14 2 Lift the tow arm until pins or forks on the tow arm adapter are fully seated in the pin receivers See Figure 14 CAUTION The use of safety chains is required for the towing of EPA10 buses 3 Install safety chains to attachment points See Figure 14
92. charge is updated on a yearly basis as per 9 2 above 9 4 This also includes damage to building structures i e garage door and any equipment located on a TTC property The TTC will notify the Company of the damage and allow the Company to view the vehicle and related damages 9 5 The TTC is responsible for providing a detailed breakdown of the cost of damages which lists the cost of parts total number of labour hours used to repair the damages and applicable taxes The total cost of damages will be deducted from the next monthly invoice 9 4 As this Contract spans for up to a three 3 year period the TTC reserves the right to revise this rate as required due to changes in the union contracts overheads etc Toronto Transit Commission A Terms of Reference Request for Proposal Service January 2013 Page 8 of 10 10 COMPUTERIZED BUSINESS PROCESS MANAGEMENT SOFTWARE TOW MANAGEMENT SOFTWARE 10 1 10 2 10 3 10 4 10 5 The Company is to furnish and operate a computerized record software system of adequate size and capability on which to maintain all the records files and transactions generated as a result of the performance of the Work during the Term of the Contract The TTC requires improved Company s business process management and reporting functions The Company is to provide a web based towing management system with licensed access that meets the business needs of the TTC If a system is not in place at Contract a
93. chieved Remove and replace tire s Reverse the above procedure to complete the task Torque wheels to 450 500 FtLbs 677 Nm See Figure 7 15 General Information Vehicle Hoisting Axle Lift 16 AN WARNING Ensure all personnel stand clear of the vehicle before hoisting The engine must be turned off while the vehicle is being lifted by a hoist Figure 8 Hoist Safety Stand CAUTION Do not hoist the vehicle by its suspension and leave it hoisted overnight suspension system air could leak causing the vehicle to sag and become dangerously unbalanced If the vehicle must be left on a hoist for an extended period of time place safety stands at both front and rear roadside and curbside locations See Figure 8 Place the vehicle over the hoist and position the hoist adapter pads such that they contact the points as far outboard as possible Raise the hoist posts so that contact is made Do not lift the vehicle Release the parking brake September 2011 General Information CAUTION If vehicle air pressure is low or unavailable connect a filtered shop air supply 70 psi minimum to the air system This will hold off the spring brakes and maintain the air pressure in the suspension system 4 Always inspect the hoist area and make sure that nothing will interfere with or cause damage to the vehicle 5 Ensure that the hoist adapter pads are still properly located and t
94. cking up or dropping ff at locations with an incline uphill or downhill procedures for incline parking must be followed and the Parking Emergency foot Brake lever must be applied Note The shifter will not come out of the park position with the Parking Brake applied Gear Shifter override bypass The gear sifter has an override system that is located to the left of the steering column If the shifter is locked into position using the following procedures 1 Turn the key to the accessory position 2 Turn the override switch to the left 3 Function shifter WHEEL TRANS SECTION 13 Friendly Bus Instructions page 8 J Z Note Should the fail to disengage the gear shifter contact Dispatch and advise Emergency Silent Alarm System Under development future feature Boom Mike system Under development future feature AVL Automatic Vehicle locater GPS and Reverse Assist Camera Under development future feature READY FAULT BACK UP ECHOVISION Echovision is a blind spot obstacle detection system that sends out ultrasonic pulses and listens for their return The system will automatically turn on when you place the vehicle into reverse and will give a short series of high and low bursts to test the audible warning components When obstacles are within approximately 10 feet to the rear of the vehicle an interrupted tone alarm is sounded The pulse rate of this alarm increases as the distance between the sensors an
95. closed 2 Front Heater Push switch for desired heater fan speed Low High Off 3 Mid Heater Push switch for desired heater fan speed Low High Off 4 Rear Heater Push switch for desired heater fan speed Low High Off 5 Kneeling ON OFF switch 6 Rear Door OPEN CLS Must be switched to the position to operate rear door or rear kneeling switches Switch must be in the OFF position when not in use Do not drive the vehicle with the switch in the ON position 7 Front Strip Lights Controls Front Cabin interior lights 8 Rear Strip Lights Controls Rear Cabin Roof and Floor interior lights 9 Power Vent OPEN CLS WHEEL TRANS SECTION 13 Friendly Bus Instructions page 6 Functions the vent portion of the hatch open and closed 10 Cleaning Lights Service Lights Control Operates the interior lights without the ignition on 11 Amber Customer call button Illuminates when Customer activates cabin control 12 Air Lift Display Unit Indicates the kneeling feature which has been selected 13 Passenger Compartment Air Conditioner control module Reads and sets temperature for the passenger compartment area MULTI PLEX PANEL ADJUSTOR The multi plex panel adjustor allows the panel move for the Operators comfort To move the adjustor 1 Grasp the adjustor handle 2 Push down 3 Slide the panel up or down In the ideal position the Operator should be able to place their hand on
96. comparable to the work and will be under the supervision of a senior member of the company s staff The Company s Representative shall be as specified to the Commission and the Company shall advise the Commission of any proposed replacement of personnel to be provided pursuant to this Contract and shall submit the proposed replacement personnel to the Commission s Representative for approval at least one week prior to such replacement REPORTING OF PROGRESS If requested by the Commission s Representative the Company shall provide an update of the progress of the Work completed in a form agreeable to the Commission CHANGES IN THE WORK AND CLAIMS During the Contract the Commission may make changes in the Work by altering adding to or deducting from the Work without invalidating the Contract No change in the Work is to be commenced without a Contract Amendment or written instruction from the Commission In the event that the Company is requested to perform work that is in its opinion additional to that covered by the Contract then the Company shall provide notice in writing of its intention to make a claim prior to proceeding and thereafter shall maintain records of such work to substantiate any claim for extra work for submission for consideration by the Commission The Company s notice of claim shall set forth particulars of the claim the probable extent of the work the estimated monetary value involved and the relevant provisions of the Contr
97. d Limits etc 7 13 TOW SLIP REQUIREMENTS 1 tow slips MUST be clearly marked with the following 1 Date and Time of tow incident 2 The Company s tow truck driver s licence number and tow truck licence plate number 3 Make model and TTC Unit Number Vehicle Identification Number V I N of towed vehicle or detailed equipment description and TTC asset number 4 Towed from and towed to address 5 Total distance towed in kilometers 6 TTC Employee s name printed amp Badge number 7 Itemized description and breakdown of charges 8 Tow circle one Front Rear 9 Were the axles removed circle one Yes No 10 Record any special towing bylaw permits required for this tow circle one Yes No 11 Warranty tow circle one Yes No 2 Tow slips MUST be signed for by a TTC Location Employee noting badge number name TTC cannot guarantee payment for services which are not signed for by a TTC employee The employee is ONLY signing proof of delivery of the vehicle not payment approval A signed copy of the tow slip shall be given to the TTC Location Representative 8 CHARGES KILOMETERS KM CHARGED 1 Each towing incident MUST be billed as an individual invoice slip All towing invoices must indicate the amount of distance travelled in kilometers for each incident If the towing incident involves an hourly rated charge both the distance travelled in km and hours charged must be recorded on t
98. d hoisting equipment can result in personal injury and or vehicle damage Place floor jacks safety stands and hoisting equipment within the areas designated in the procedures When floor jacks hydraulic hoists or stands are being used to lift the vehicle all support equipment must meet or exceed the minimum lift capacity rating of 10 tons 9100 kg TOWING TOWING OQ gt TOWING JACKING TOWING SAFETY STANDS E HOISTING 00 7 8 Figure 4 Jacking and Hoisting Points Refer to Figure 4 for jacking and hoisting points Precautions Always observe the following precautions 1 Position the vehicle on a hard level flat surface when preparing to lift it 2 Never go beneath a vehicle that is supported only by floor jacks 10 June 2011 General Information Figure 5 Hydraulic Floor Jack and Safety Stand 3 Never leave the vehicle suspended solely by floor jacks always use both floor jacks and safety stands see Figure 5 4 When only one side or end of the vehicle is to be raised e g changing a tire chock the front and rear wheels on the side opposite the wheel being raised 5 Place the shift selector in Neutral and release the parking brakes prior to jacking the vehicle 6 Do not start or run an engine when the vehicle is being supported by floor jacks alone Floor jacks are used for lifting only Support the vehicle with safety stands once lifted 7 To remove a flat tire raise the vehicle
99. d is blank it shall be interpreted as 0 rebate offered Discount off monthly invoice total for prompt payment F ays Proponent to enter 0 in the field above if a discount is not offered If field is blank it shall be interpreted as 0 discount offered TORONTO TRANSIT COMMISSION PROPOSAL NO PO8BI13049 Corporate Summary DOCUMENT 00422 SUBMISSION REQUIREMENTS FORMS PAGE 1 OF 2 Include location s number of years in business number of employees ownership information nature of business Project Staff Summary Include Name of main contact person relevant experience qualifications List of people to be assigned To the Work along with Their skills experience Relevant qualifications i e Academic applicable certificates Training professional Designations trade union Memberships or other Memberships relevant to the Work i e machinist associations etc TORONTO TRANSIT COMMISSION PROPOSAL NO PO8BI13049 Similar Contract Completed general description work contract value Name of owner DOCUMENT 00422 SUBMISSION REQUIREMENTS FORMS PAGE 2 OF 2 contract name duration of contract date completed Similar Contract Completed general description work contract value Name of owner contract name duration of contract date completed Similar Contract Completed gener
100. d the object decreases When the obstacle is within three feet a constant high pitched tone is given Echovision Reversing assist system SONAR The system will not pick up anything outside of the ten foot range objects that cannot reflect sound waves back to the receiver such as smooth surfaces False alarms may occur periodically if you are backing down an incline driving on rough uneven surfaces or driving in heavy precipitation There are two indicators on the system labeled Ready and Fault Ready means that the system is functioning normally Fault indicates that the system has a malfunction contact Dispatch and advise Kneeling Feature Front door The Kneeling feature is controlled by an Air Lift control located on the multiplex panel and a toggle switch panel at each passenger door area To properly operate the kneeling feature complete the following steps 1 Secure the vehicle 2 Vehicle must be in the Park position WHEEL TRANS SECTION 13 Friendly Bus Instructions page 9 3 Select the Front Kneel function on the airlift panel 4 Proceed to the open side of the vehicle and kneel the bus by placing the toggle switch the toggle switches are located to the right of the doors in the kneel position 5 To raise the vehicle return the Kneeling switch to the NORMAL position and the vehicle will rise on its own Rear door Secure the vehicle 2 Vehicle must be in Park and the
101. do so could result in personal injury and or vehicle damage E NOTE If the jack does not fit under the air bag plate jack the frame at the bumper until the appropriate height is achieved eee Observe the following precautions 1 Use chocks and blocks to prevent vehicle movement 2 Ensure that the shift selector is in the Neutral position Release th brakes prior to raising the vehicle with floor jacks Raise the vehicie slightly using the flcor jacks and then remove the safety stands Slowly relieve the pressure from the floor jacks tc lower the vehicle evenly to the ground parking 3 Make sure that the floor jacks meet or exceed the following requirements Minimum lift capacity rating cf 10 tons 8 inch diameter lifting pad 43 4 inch spacing between the pad ears 28 2008 14 04 General Information TTC MATERIALS amp PROCURE 416 537 8385 5 Front Roadside Fiat Front Curbside Flat 4 M Oo 1 If bottle jacks are used make sure that they meet or exceed the following requirements Minimum lift capacity rating of 10 tons Maximum height 10 inches E NOTE If vehicle air pressure is low or unavailable connect a filtered shop air supply 70 psi minimum to the air system This will hold off the spring brakes and maintain air pressure in the suspension Ensure that the vehicle suspension is fully raised and that the kneeling System
102. e T Drive See Figure 17 EN WARNING If the vehicle is too low to use this hoisting point raise the vehicle from the front see Figures 19 and 20 for the appropriate hoisting points and place a support under one of the support points See the heading IDENTIFICATION OF FRONT AXLE SUPPORT POINTS in this section Then use one or more jacks under the forward lower radius rod connector clamps V Drive or transverse tube T Drive IDENTIFICATION OF FRONT AXLE SUPPORT POINTS The designated support points for the proper placement of supports are located under each support pad See Figures 2 and 21 If it is impossible to place a support under a support pad due to the presence of a jack it can be placed under the front axle as indicated in Figure 18 18 500 00 11 NOVa BUS HOISTING AND TOWING 12JA12 1 LOWER RADIUS ROD 4 AIR SPRING 2 FRONT AXLE 5 UPPER RADIUS ROD 3 SHOCK ABSORBER 6 SUSPENSION MOUNT 7 TUBE Figure 18 Front Axle Support Points 12 18 500 00 5 HOISTING AND TOWING NOVa BUS 12JA12 Figure 21 Positioning of Front Supports Left Side NOVa BUS 18 500 00 13 HOISTING AND TOWING 12JA12 REAR AXLE See Figure 22 to identify the main components of the rear axle WARNING Never work under a vehicle supported by one or more jacks even if supports are in place IDENTIFICATION OF HOISTING POINTS FOR THE REAR AXLE The designated vehicle hoisting points for the pr
103. e Contract if the new contract is awarded to a different Company the current company will be permitted a ninety 90 days grace period to return to the TTC all blanking plates if applicable supplied to the Company during the term of the Contract 16 2 If the Company is in default of the ninety 90 days grace period the cost of all blanking plates not returned to the TTC will be deducted from the final invoice owed to the Company END OF SECTION APPENDIX 1 TTC PROPERTIES Administrative Offices Major Mackenzie Dr West Dufferin Sp Bathurst St Yonge sr Carrville Rd Rutherford Rd Courtland 1 1 1 i i i 1 Engineering amp Construction 1910 1920 Yonge St 1 2 H C Patten 835 Davenport Rd 0 2 J G Inglis 1138 Bathurst St 404 Major Mackenzie Dr East 2 Support Services 1138 Bathurst St 1 3 McBrien 1900 Yonge St B 5 E 17 Wheel Trans 580 Commissioners St 2 2 5 5 5 1 8 8 3 Davisville 29 Lascelles Blvd 5 1 E S 3 8 Greenwood 400 Greenwood Ave 8 11 McCowan 1720 Ellesmere Rd 13 Roncesvalles 30 Roncesvalles Ave ye 14 Russell 1433 Queen St East Toth Ave TRA 2 16 Wilson 160 Transit Rd BUTTONVILLE Garages s g 5 8 4 Arrow Road 700Arrow Rd 8 5 Birchmount 424 Danforth Rd 8
104. e environmental performance of the products and services provided The benefits and qualifications of may include reductions in greenhouse gases particulate matter emissions fuel usage and improved transportation and logistics among others The initiatives and resulting changes to the service should provide the same level or improved technical performance at equal to or less than the current pricing Within ten 10 working days upon request by the TTC s SCA during the term of the Contract the Company shall provide the TTC s SCA with the following copy of the Company s environmental policy which articulates a commitment to continuous improvement and provides details on the policy s impact in terms of overall environmental management if applicable e Evidence of the Company s implementation of and compliance with an environmental management system e g ISO 14001 if applicable e outline of the Company s approach or strategy to improving environmental performance in its delivery and other fleet vehicles e g use of fuel efficient vehicles alternative fuels hybrid technologies monitoring tire pressure route optimization minimizing emissions from idling etc e Additionally the Company shall provide an annual report of estimated environmental benefits from the use of their services relative to industry standard practice This shall include at a minimum o Estimated volume of energy greenhouse gas GHG emissions and wa
105. e made monthly within thirty days following receipt by the Commission of an acceptable invoice from the Company In the event the thirty days falls on a weekend or public holiday payment will be made the next business day thereafter SUBLETTING OR ASSIGNMENT OF THE CONTRACT The Company shall not subcontract assign transfer convey sell or otherwise dispose of the whole or any part of the Contract without the prior approve of the Commission s Representative The Company agrees that it shall incorporate the terms and conditions of the Contract Documents into all subcontract agreements be as fully responsible to the Commission for the acts and omissions of its Subcontractors agents and persons directly or indirectly employed by it as for its own acts or omissions Further nothing contained in the Contract Documents shall imply or create any contractual relationship between any Subcontractor and the Commission Toronto Transit Commission Supplementary Conditions Request for Proposal Service January 2013 Page 3 of 6 SC7 SC8 SC9 PROPRIETARY RIGHTS If any design device process or material covered by the letters patent or trade mark copyright industrial design trade secrets or other forms of intellectual property is provided by the Company under the Contract the Company shall indemnify defend and save the Commission harmless from any action or claim arising out of the infringement or alleged infringement of
106. e used only to position the vehicle such as pulling the vehicle out of a ditch Attempting to use the tow eyes improperly will cause structural damage to the bus NOTE You cannot start the engine by pushing or towing the vehicle Make sure that towing vehicle complies with all state provincial and local laws These laws govern the required use of warning signals night illumination and speed limits A safety chain system is completely independent of primary towing attachments must be used Never tow a vehicle over 35 mph 55 Refrain from going under a vehicle that has to be lifted unless the vehicle is properly blocked and supported Do not attempt any towing operation which might jeopardize the safety of the operator bystanders or other motorists Secure all loose or protruding parts of damaged vehicles prior to towing If the rear wheels are to be left on the ground during the tow front towing only make sure to a Place the shift selector in the Neutral position b Asa primary and recommended option mechanically disconnect the driveshaft or September 2011 General Information Front Towing Flat Tow September 2011 Asa secondary option remove the rear axle stub shafts and cover the shaft openings to prevent loss of lubricant and ingress of foreign material Provide a minimum auxiliary air supply of 70 psi normally from the towing vehicle to the vehicle being t
107. ed to see that the passen cer load is distributed on coth sides ci the bus as equaily as Typical venicle lcading informaticn for facto 7cy supgiied tires is shown in figure 7 and the following table Consuit tire manufacturer for information tc Cus tomer supplied tires as delivered LOAD CAPACITY CHART ALL BUS MODELS FRONT REAR LOAD TIRE SIZE RIM SIZE RANGE PSI kPa lPSi kPa zacsesn z23xa25 its vealics GVWR APR 28 2888 14 02 TTC MATERIALS amp PROCURE 416 537 6385 FP 38 October 1998 General intormation UA 5 TL M GENERAL DATA This table lists general information on cus the enc cf eacn section or subsection fer specific cata covered by this manuai Refer to SPECIFICATIONS at and specificaticns MODEL DATA VEHICLE LENGTH MAXIMUM 180206 ITE 40 Feet 1220 Centimeters VEHICLE HEIGHT MAXIMUM 0206 nes ec eR SEE ED ty Nerd et n sie 122 Inches 3099 Millimeters VEHICLE WIDTH TB80208 2 s etd we S eV CE eee Pep e XR UR Ras 102 inches 2591 Miilimeters TURNING RADIUS FRONT OUTER TIRE 80206 5 meet ER S Hp E e eie 38 Feet 1189 Centimeters TURNING RADIUS FRONT BODY CORNER TOZO scuto tuto bet S 44 Feet 1342 Centimeters WHEELBASE T80206 aie E vtile we ok Pe 298 7 Inches 7587 Millimeters TRACK FRONT It80206 5 core
108. ervices of one of the TTC approved companies awarded towing contracts by the TTC towing companies Any increase in cost incurred by the TTC in such circumstance will be charged back to the Company on the next monthly invoice TTC reserves the right to procure services from one of the TTC approved towing companies In such circumstance TTC shall make payments for the service directly to the approved towing company On occasion the Company may be required to perform priority emergency tows including but not limited to a vehicle disabled within the downtown core on a highway or on an expressway is blocking traffic or is involved in an accident and emergency response personnel requires the vehicle to be immediately removed and such requests MUST be responded to on scene within FORTY FIVE 45 MINUTES from dispatch receiving the call Dispatch will be advised during the call request that the request is a priority emergency tow and this MUST be clearly identified on the tow slip The priority emergency tow premium charge will apply to such tows The TTC acknowledges that with respect to the towing of oversized loads vehicles exceeding the current applicable City of Toronto s Annual Permit for oversized loads vehicles dimensions the Company may be unable to meet the required response times stated in 3 5 1 3 5 2 3 5 3 and 3 5 7 In such instances the Company MUST communicate in writing to the TTC Requestor at the home garage shop AND the TT
109. eutral Figure 4 Hub With Cover Removed Buses equipped with ZF transmission may be towed WITHOUT their drive shafts being removed After identifying that the bus is equipped with a ZF transmission printed on the right hand side of the drive selector buses with ZF transmissions ONLY may be handled under the following conditions Speed range selector in N Neutral position Maximum towing time 2 hours Maximum towing speed 15 25 km h e At an ambient temperature of less than 5 F 15 C the towing speed is 3 mi h 5 km h Figure 5 Drive Shaft Removed BUS 05 CAUTION The driven shaft openings should be covered to prevent lubricantloss and rear axle contamination DU CAUTION Lubricate wheel bearings if the towing distance exceeds 30 miles 50 km PREPARATION FOR TOWING Remove the dustpan if so equipped Ensure that the gear shift selector is placed in NEUTRAL Install the two tow eyes stored in the front dashboard area and tow eye connectors in the front of the vehicle See Figure 6 Place wooden blocks on the ground on both sides of the bus in front of the front wheels See Figure 7 18 500 00 5 HOISTING AND TOWING 2012 12 CONNECTORS Figure 6 Tow Eyes and Connectors Installed TREETSIDE Figure 7 Wooden Blocks Ahead of Front Wheels 6 18 500 00 HOISTING AND TOWING NOVaBUS 2012 12 5 Using the tow eyes pull the bus on top o
110. f the wood blocks to raise the front of the bus See Figure 8 Figure 8 Bus Pulled up on Wood Blocks 6 Lowerthe towing beam on the tow truck and install towing forks at each end of the towing beam See Figure 9 These towing forks are specially manufactured and certified and are available from Pr vost Parts under part number N20015 7 Backup the tow truck close to the front of the vehicle Figure 9 Towing Beam with Installed Forks 18 500 00 7 5 HOISTING AND TOWING 2012 12 8 Slide the towing beam under the front of the vehicle Position the towing forks at the designated towing points under the vehicle structure See Figure 10 9 Raise the towing beam and ensure that the towing forks fit inside the towing points in the chassis at the front of the vehicle 10 Raise the vehicle for towing See Figure 11 CAUTION When lifting the vehicle for towing lift at the minimal height required for the bus to trail the towing vehicle Ensure that the front wheels are clear of the road surface and do not touch the ground during towing Figure 11 Vehicle Raised for Towing 8 18 500 00 HOISTING AND TOWING BUS N lt N N 11 Attach a security chain around the chassis and the tow bar on both the left and right hand sides of the towing beam Ensure that the chain is sufficiently tight See Figure 12 05 CAUTION When working underneath the vehicle p
111. from any inaccuracy in such information This exclusion does not alter or modify in any manner the Company s liability for negligence 14 MANAGEMENT REPORTS In addition to any reporting requirements set out in the General Conditions the Company shall supply the following reports on a monthly basis by e mail to the TTC s SCA within the first fifteen 15 business days of the month These reports are intended to identify actual usage compared to TTC s estimated usage figures The Company must have the ability to retrieve data sorted by TTC Location and type of tow from the beginning to the end of the Contract term 1 Towing Analysis Monthly Usage Report Itemized list summarizing TTC Location expenditure with a column for each of the following e Location name e Invoice number slip number of service s and the total number of each service type for each month grouped by Location e date of each tow recovery incident period batch TTC unit number kilometers travelled the applicable firm fixed unit cost charged hook up flat bed hours float hours waiting time recovery time and any related information taxes and total charge e Total cost for each month based upon the number of tow calls from the Location Contract to date running total All TTC locations are to be noted even if the expenditure for that month is zero All columns are to be totalled The Company shall send a copy of the report
112. front frame The vehicle is to be lifted up to the point that a wooden block 4 x 4 could be placed under each tire Once the wooden biocks are in place the forks should be installed at the stinger then the bus is to be lifted for the second time using the stinger Flat Tow eee CAUTION The two tow eyes are provided for use with a tow bar only Lifting the vehicle by the tow eyes may resuit in structurai damage do not lift the vehicle by the tow eyes ee 1 Locate the tow eyes on the main frame braces just beneath the front bumper see Figure 14 Figure 14 Front Tow Eyes 2 Locate the front snop air filler valve behind the windshield washer fill door see Figure 15 28 2008 14 05 TTC MATERIALS amp PROCURE 416 537 385 4 General Information E LETS Figure 15 Front Shop Air Valve 3 Connect the towing vehicie s auxiliary air supply to the air filler vaive of vehicle to be towed 4 Attach the tow bar see Figure 16 to the front tow eyes and secure it to the towing vehicle Ensure that the necessary safety precautions are observed connecting devices are engaged and a secondary fastening system i e safety chain is secure o Figure 16 Tow Bar Assembly S Ensure that the shift selector is in the Neutral position and the rear axle stub sha ts are removed 28 2008 14 05 TTC MATERIALS amp PROCURE 416 537 385 5 General Information
113. g precautions the front hoist must have hoist must have a floor 1 Position the vehicle on hard level flat surface when preparing to lift it 2 Never go beneath a vehicle that is supported only by floor jacks 28 2008 14 04 General Information TTC MATERIALS amp PROCURE 416 537 8385 52 M 3 Never leave the vehicie suspended solely by floor jacks always use both floor jacks and safety stands see Figure 5 and Figure 6 00 7 15 Figure 5 Hydraulic Floor Jack Figure 6 Floor Jack Safety Stand When only one side or end of the vehicie is to be raised 9 changing a tire chock the front and rear wheels on the side Opposite the wheel being raised Place the shift selector in Neutral and release the parking brakes prior to jacking the vehicle Do not start or run an engine when the vehicle is being supported by floor jacks alone Floor jacks are used for lifting only Support the vehicle with safety stands once lifted B3ue 5 RPR 28 2888 14 84 TTC MATERIALS amp PROCURE 416 537 P38 General Information SSS 7 remove a flat tire raise the vehicle just enough so an inflated spare tire will clear the floor ground when installed Always wear eye protection when working under the vehicle 9 Locate floor jacks and safety stands as detailed in this section of the manual Ali support equipment must meet or exceed the following requirements
114. g up liquidator or similar official is appointed for the property or assets of the Company 4 Continually or fails to supply sufficient skilled workers or Products of the proper quality or quantity 5 Fails to make payments promptly to supplies or Subcontractors for materials Products and labour 6 Disregards or fails to comply with statues regulations by laws or the instruction of the Commission s Representative 7 Continually or repeatedly refuses fails without cause to perform the Contract in strict accordance with the Contract Documents Toronto Transit Commission General Conditions Request for Proposal Service January 2013 Page 4 of 4 2 In the event that the Company is in default of the Contract as outlined herein the Commission s Representative may serve written notice upon the Company specifying the default and instructing the Company to remedy such default If the default continues for four 4 calendar days after the date of serving the said notice of default the Commission may serve upon the Company written notice of its intention to terminate the Contract If the default continues for four 4 calendar days after the date of serving the said notice of intention to terminate the Contract the Commission upon issuance of written notification from the Commission s Representative that sufficient cause exists to justify such action and without prejudice to any other rights or remedies it has may
115. ge and shop within the TTC or between a TTC garage shop and an outside company This work also includes flatbed and float service on an as required basis Refer to attached Appendix 2 TTC Bus Fleet for details on various bus types and fleet size per garage location It is planned that approximately 123 Diesel Electric Hybrid Articulated Buses will be introduced into the TTC s fleet during the term of the Contract Toronto Transit Commission Terms of Reference Request for Proposal Service January 2013 Page 2 of 10 3 2 TOWING VEHICLES AND EQUIPMENT The Company is required to have available at all times at a minimum four 4 heavy duty towing vehicles with a tandem or triple rear axle configuration and a towing boom with at least eight 8 feet reach and a capacity of approximately twenty five 25 tons equipped with frame and axle left components AND two 2 medium amp light duty towing vehicles for the performance of the Work 2 addition the Company must carry any special tow equipment or adapters as deemed necessary by the TTC 3 The Company must also have at a minimum three 3 flatbed tow trucks available Monday Friday rated at a minimum of 12 000 pounds capacity for the performance of the Work and a minimum of two 2 units offering coverage during weekend service 4 Vehicles must be in good mechanical condition conforms to all applicable laws and safety standards and be equipped with Ambient noise backu
116. he invoice tow slip 2 Towing calls from TTC property to another TTC property shall coincide with the distance in kilometers recorded on the attached Appendix 3 Distance Chart 3 When a street to a TTC property incident occurs the TTC will monitor verify the kilometers charged with the use of a Geographical Information System GIS or an electronic mapping tool such as Google Maps Map Quest 4 When a TTC garage to repair garage incident occurs for warranty repairs the Company will use the attached Appendix 4 Warranty Tow Distance Chart to record the distance travelled in kilometers 8 2 WAITING TIME 1 On occasions the tow truck operator may be requested to wait before moving a disabled vehicle Reasons are numerous i e waiting for a mechanic to arrive with special tools waiting for emergency response personnel i e police department fire department etc vehicle blocked in etc The waiting time charge will be calculated from the time when the Company s tow truck operator is instructed by the TTC Representative to wait until the vehicle is available for towing The waiting time charge does not start when the tow truck operator arrives at the location 2 This charge must be shown separately on each invoice and the reason for waiting given including the TTC employee s badge number who instructed the tow truck operator to wait This must be confirmed by a signature Toronto Transit Commission A Terms of Reference Req
117. hen lift vehicle NOTE In order to make the underside of the rear axle as symmetrical as possible for hoisting purposes a specially designed jacking pad has been installed at the curbside hoisting position 6 Lift the front and rear of vehicle at the same rate maintaining correct level at all times CAUTION Ensure that the safety stands firmly contact the vehicle frames and do not interfere with the operation of the suspension Do not lower the hoists after the vehicle is supported by the safety stands The hoists are required to support the vehicle s suspension system 7 Engage hoist safety locks and position four safety stands under the vehicle two at the front and two at the rear CAUTION When lowering the vehicle slow the descent when the wheels initially touch the ground to allow time for the air bags to inflate Pinching of under inflated air bags can cause damage to the suspension system September 2011 17 General Information Vehicle Towing Procedure Safety Precautions 18 CAUTION Exercise the following towing precautions to ensure that the vehicle will not suffer any structural damage If the transit authority has its own towing procedures compare them with the procedures recommended elow CAUTION Do not lift the vehicle from the tow eyes The front tow eyes are provided for flat tow use use with a tow bar only and the rear tow eyes are to b
118. ht 108 Weight 16 000 Ibs HEAVY DUTY SERVICE MANUAL Overland Custom Coach Inc R R 2 21051 Nissouri Road Thorndale ON NOM 2P0 Ph 519 461 1140 Fax 519 461 0523 Section 12 WHEELS TOWING amp JACKING Overland Custom Coach Inc RR 2 21051 Nissouri Road Thorndale Ontario NOM 2P0 Ph 519 461 1140 Fax 519 461 0523 WHEELS TOWING JACKING SECTION 12 WHEELS TOWING amp JACKING DESCRIPTION Wheels supplied currently on The ELF family of vehicles are of the 19 5 hub pilot flange nut design Standard wheels 19 5 x 245 on the front and either 19 5 x 245 19 5 x 265 on the rear depending on GVW option MAINTENANCE Maintenance consists of periodic checks to ensure that wheel nuts are tightened to proper torque Any time the wheels have been removed the wheels should be re torqued after the first 100 miles of service Tighten wheel nuts progressively on alternate sides of the wheel Fig 12 1 with final tightening performed using a torque wrench set to 450 500 ft Ibs Wheel nuts should be kept free from grease and oil No lubricant should be used Wheel assemblies should be inspected daily for cuts or foreign matter such as nails screws etc Tire inflation should be noted visually Fig 12 2 and pressures should be regularly checked using an accurate tire pressure gauge and adjusted to tire manufacturer s specifications NOTE Tire pressure should be checked with tire cold 2 C O
119. i snould be prc vided for the bus while it is being towed sc ade quate air is availabie to operate the ous brakes in the event pressure in the reservoirs is depleted TOWING THE BUS FROM THE REAR Two tow eyes ocated beneath the rear bumper are to the engine cradle as illustrated in figure 12 The two eyes can be used to flat tow the bus from the APR 28 2008 14 83 TTC MATERIALS amp PROCURE 416 537 8385 34 October 1998 General Information 9 NP1475 Figure 13 Front Tow Adapters rear it is recommended that flat towing the ous from the rear be limited to moving the bus areas where it would difficult or unsafe to retrieve it by towing the front When it is moved to a sure front towing be used CAUTION N The bus should not lifted when being towed irom the rear An equalizer siing cr musti used between the tow eyes to heip prevent damage ta ihe Cus while it is towed irom the rear i i i 1 i 1 i D I c n TOWING THE BUS FROM THE FRONT Figure 14 Positioning Tow Adapter nme 5 T 3 2 5 A Wide Front Door towing adapter sat fig 13 P Ns 2 Raise the towing acarter until the tow eye 65000625 and GS000625 001 shouid used when towing from the front orctruces through the slot in the adapter 3 While holding the adap
120. ial No 5086 are equipped with tow eves that can be used to lift and tow vehicie although the driveshaft between transfer case and transmission must be removed and the steering wheel locked or tied to prevent excessive movement Ail other safety precautions must be practiced as in lifting and towing vehicle from the front NOTE ff the auxiliary air connection will not B AIR DRYER TO SUPPLY TANK AIR LINE release the rear axle spring brakes Parking Brakes the chambers may have to be manually caged by the tow truck operator TIRE TREAD Ss E va HARDWOOD BLOCK en RAISE VEHICLE 5 70 FROM GROUND TYPICAL CHAIN CONNECTION FOR TOWING VEHICLE FROM THE FRONT FIG 00 21 8 00 21 7 Orion V APR 28 2685 14 01 TTC MATERIALS amp PROCURE 416 537 8385 ORION Hoisting These Positans Are Manatory si Stand Positions Front Stands Can Be Paced In Ether Location Shown Use Cf 4 Stanas At The Front 15 Not Necessary M Front Stand Postmen Crtional Figure 9 Safety Stand Positions Hoisting Procedure Warning Note i4 August 1997 Do not allow individuals to board the vehicle and do not run the engine or engage the transmission while the vehicle is being lifted by a hoist Do not position safety stands under the walking beam 1 Place the bus over the hoist and positicn the front hoist adapters such that they will contact the fron
121. icle See Figure 2 for the location of the towing and hoisting points T DRIVE CONFIGURATION BL DI Mi i 2 BIA RN TX 7 eo I UA M EZ imi E Eras LT 2 8 V DRIVE CONFIGURATION 7 2 7 5 6 1 ANCHORING PLATE FOR TOWING DO NOT LIFT 6 FRONT AXLE HOISTING 2 REAR HOISTING PADS 7 REAR AXLE HOISTING 3 FRONT TOWING PLATES 8 LIFTING POINT HOISTING 4 TOW EYES NOT TO BE USED FOR LIFTING SUITABLE LOCATIONS FOR WOODBLOCK 5 FRONT HOISTING PADS SUPPORTS Figure 2 Hoisting and Towing Points NOVaBUS TOWING THE VEHICLE cS WARNING It is recommended to lift from the front in order to move an immobile bus Nova Bus does not recommend at any time rear end lifting of any of its vehicles Any direct or indirect damage resulting from rear end lifting is not guaranteed by the manufacturer Pulling an immobile bus from the rear to remove from a roadside ditch for example is acceptable as long as only the proper locations on the bus as identified in Figure 2 item 1 are used CS CAUTION
122. imum front and rear Gross Axle Weight Ratings GAWRs These ratings are shown on the bus Certification Label Overloading can create serious potential safety hazards It can also shorten the service life of the bus Your local RTS Bus Service Engineer can advise you cerning proper ioacing concitions ot the bus MAXIMUM FRONT AND REAR AXLE WEIGHTS The weight of the passengers must be properly cis tributed over beth the front and rear axles The Certifica tion Label shows the maximum weight that the front axie front GAWR and rear rear GAWR can carry The GVWR represents the maximum permissible weight of the venicie and takes into account the engine transmission suscensicn brake axie and tire capatiii TIRE SIZE 12 5 X 22 5 LOAD RANGE H MODEL T82WFO MAXIMUM GVWR 39 500 LBS 17 912 KG REAR GAWR 25 000 LBS FRONT GAWR 14 500 LBS 11 337 KG REAR CURB WEIGHT PLUS FRONT CURB WEIGHT PLUS REAR CARGO FRONT CARGO PASSENGER LOAD PASSENGER LOAD CANNOT EXCEED CANNOT EXCEED 25 000 L8S 11 340 KG 14 500 LBS 6 577 KG MAXIMUM TOTAL WEIGHT AT GROUND 39 500 LBS 17 914 KG NP1666 ties Actual loads at the front and rear axles can oniy determined oy weighing the vehicie This can be done at highway weigh stations or other similar facilities For assistance in this area consult your RTS Bus Service En gineer Care shcuid exercis
123. in Canadian dollars and shall detail the following in a form acceptable to the Commission 1 General e purchase order number Applicable Taxes GST PST shall be shown separately on the invoice e The Company s GST registration number work period covered by the invoice e Separate charges for each Contract Amendment invoiced 2 Unit Price Time and Expense Basis for time and expense charges include the following e Company Staff names unit price and billing rates per approved Company staff list e Hours worked which can be supported by actual time sheets if requested by the Commission s Representative e Approved time sheets for specialist Subcontractor if applicable for any charges for time e Labour rates unit prices or other rates e Detailed cost breakdown e Original receipts e Evidence of prior approval of the Commission where applicable 3 Invoices in duplicate shall be submitted to Toronto Transit Commission Finance Department Accounts Payable Section 1900 Yonge Street Toronto Ontario MAS 122 Attention Supervisor Accounts Payable 4 Detailed Invoice A Detailed Invoice will be attached to the packing slip at the time of delivery The Detailed Invoice must include the following 1 Reference to corresponding tow slip number Toronto Transit Commission Supplementary Conditions Request for Proposal Service January 2013 Page 4 of 6 2 Unit price 3 Extended price 4 A
124. ious bodily injury as well as damage to the vehicle cS WARNING Raise the vehicle only when it is stationary on a flat level solid surface e Place the transmission in the NEUTRAL position and apply the parking brake BEFORE starting the hoisting procedure e Ensure that the motor is OFF BEFORE starting the hoisting procedure Block the front and the back of the wheels opposite to those that are being raised in order to prevent movement of the vehicle Use only those jacks or supports that comply withthe minimum requirements See the heading TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS in this section I amp S IMPORTANT If the jack used to raise the vehicle either by the front or rear is positioned at the forward lower radius rod connector clamp see the heading IDENTIFICATION OF HOISTING POINTS it is essential to place wood blocks or equivalent at one of the places illustrated in Figure 2 depending on the chosen jacking point Also see Figure 18 Only use blocks that have a minimum dimension of 4 in 10 cm square and 10 in 25 cm long FRONT AXLE See Figure 17 to identify the main components of the front axle oS WARNING Never work under a vehicle supported by one or more jacks even if supports are in place IDENTIFICATION OF HOISTING POINTS The designated vehicle hoisting points for the proper placement of jacks are situated at each forward lower radius rod connector clamp V Drive or transverse tub
125. is hooked up to a tow truck Blanking Plates Refers to covers for drive axle hub openings These blanking plates to be used whenever drive axles are removed Bus and Heavy Duty Trucks Vehicles greater than one 1 ton with dual rear wheels i e cube vans stake trucks dump trucks The TTC s bus fleet includes 40 foot Standard Floor Diesel Buses Low Floor Diesel Buses Low Floor Diesel Electric Hybrid Buses 60 foot Low Floor Diesel Buses and in the near future Diesel Electric Hybrid Articulated Buses 1 40 foot Low and Standard Floor Diesel Bus Approximate weight ranging from 21 000 to 30 000 pounds 2 60 foot Low Floor Diesel 4 Diesel Electric Bus Approximate weight of 41 500 to 43 700 pounds 3 40 foot Low Floor Diesel Electric Hybrid Bus Approximate weight ranging from 30 800 to 32 000 pounds 4 Wheel Trans vehicles consisting of ELF Overland Buses Approximate weight ranging from 12 000 to 13 000 pounds b Wheel Trans Low Floor Para Transit ABP Friendly Buses Approximate weight ranging from 15 000 to 16 000 pounds 6 LFS Articulated bus Approximate weight of 43 000 pounds approximate length 62 foot Cars and Light Trucks Vehicles with a recommended maximum carrying capacity of a ton and under or less than 1 ton with single wheel rear axle configuration i e pick up trucks inspector cabs parked cars etc Miscellaneous Equipment Equipment such as sweepers tractors loaders
126. is nct engaged Maneuver the floor jack into position from the roadside of the vehicie Position the jack lifting pad directly below the transverse frame either in front or behind the flat tire Raise the jack until the center of the lifting pad contacts the frame Make sure the jack is securely positioned beneath the jacking point Loosen the wheel nuts but Do Not Remove the Nuts Raise the vehicle so that the tire just clears the ground Place the safety stands in the positions shown in Figure 8 Lower the vehicle onto the safety stands and remove the wheel SSS LSS 5 PoP ry i 1 ABE N 4 m SAFETY STANDS JACKING 00 7 5 Figure 9 Front Roadside Flat Ensure that the vehicie suspension is fully raised and that the kneeling system is not engaged Maneuver the floor jack into position from the curbside of the vehicie 28 2008 14 04 TTC MATERIALS amp PROCURE 416 537 8385 5 General Information Hear Roadside and Curbside Flats Jacking Rear Tire Flat Jacking Rear Dual Tire Flats V M Position the jacking lifting pad directly below the transverse frame either in front of or behind the flat tire Raise the jack until the center of the lifting pad contacts the frame Make sure the jack is securely positioned beneath the jacking point
127. just enough so an inflated spare tire will clear the floor ground when installed Always wear eye protection when working under the vehicle 9 Locate floor jacks and safety stands as detailed in this section of the manual All support equipment must meet or exceed the following requirements Minimum lift capacity rating of 10 tons 8inch diameter lifting pad 4 3 4 inch spacing between the pad ears June 2011 11 General Information Vehicle Pick Up and Support Hoist Position Axle Center Line Hoist Position Axle Center Line Rear Jacking and Support Positions Front Jacking and Support Positions Transverse Frames Under Lift Position on Frame Forward of Front Axle Figure 6 Pick Up and Support Locations The Orion VII bus is a low floor vehicle with a lattice type chassis containing no continuous longitudinal main support beams There are several locations along the chassis mainly on the transverse structure which are the recommended pick up and support points in addition to the normal axle hoist points These sites along with the location of the front and rear are shown in Figure 4 and Figure 6 Raising and Supporting the Vehicle Front or Rear Lifting the front or rear of the
128. k box in the Operator s area Operators are to utilize this function when directed to do so by Supervisor personnel or under emergency situations only To function this system Operator s must 1 Grasp the horizontal lever 2 Pull lever down to the vertical position WHEEL TRANS SECTION 13 Friendly Bus Instructions page 14 Electric Emergency Roof Hatch The emergency roof hatch is controlled by the switch on the multiplex panel Should the battery power fail the roof hatch can be operated manually by 1 Turning the lever from the latched position to the exit position 2 Push knob to open See f LL pu Fire Suppression System The Friendly bus is equipped with an Amerex Automatic Fire Suppression System which consists of a 25lb fire extinguisher and three nozzle spray heads This system is automatically controlled to release the extinguishing agent if the temperature reaches the specified preset temperature Operators must ensure that a thorough inspection of the systems components is completed prior to entering service The Standard Operating Procedures for the Amerex system are located in the Operator s manual Emergency Procedures Section 9 pg 6 Abe 2066580295 Emergency Battery cut off switch The Emergency Battery cut off switch is located on the black box in the Operator s area Operators are to utilize this function when directed to do so by Supervisor perso
129. king brake is released Ifitis impossible to restore pressure to the pneumatic system the vehicle MUST be towed on a flatbed trailer In this case release the parking brake and disconnect the brake chambers 24 18 500 00 2 HOISTING AND TOWING NOvaBUS REMOVE THE TWO FLANGED ENG DRIVEN SHAFTS ALL COVER MR REAR WHEELS ONLY The following procedure must be applied BEFORE attempting to tow the vehicle 1 Remove all of the bolts holding the hub cover to the axle and remove the cover See Figure 3 Use a container to recover the oil 2 Remove the drive shaft and place it inside the bus See Figures 4 and 5 3 Replace the cover with a temporary replacement cover Return the recovered oil to the hub to protect the bearings Repeat this procedure for the other hub shaft assembly Figure 3 Remove Hub Cover cS NOTE See the manual from the rear axle manufacturer for the procedure Be sure to respect the following warnings as well as those from the manufacturer cS WARNING Under no circumstances should HEV and non ZF transmission equipped vehicles be towed without first having both the driven axle shafts disconnected This precaution is essential in order to avoid damaging the transmission and other major drive train components The ONLY exception to this rule would be in the case of towing out of a dangerous location where safety would be put at risk For HEV buses ensure to set the drive selector to n
130. l be considered to include the plural and vice versa as the context requires 2 13 10 11 12 13 14 Commission or TTC Toronto Transit Commission Commission s Representative The individual designated from time to time by the Commission to exercise such power authority or discretion as is required under the Contract Company The Proponent to whom the Commission has awarded the Work its successors and assignees Company s Representative The person s used by the Company to complete the Work whether directly employed by or under contract with the Company or provided by a Subcontractor Contract The agreement entered into by the Commission and the Company to perform their respective duties responsibilities and obligations as prescribed in the Contract Documents Contract Amendment shall mean a written order to the Company for additions deletions or other revisions to the Work as specified in the Contract Documents Contract Documents shall mean any Contract Amendments Purchase Order Supplementary Conditions General Conditions Terms of Reference Form of Proposal any addenda and the Company s Proposal and the order of precedence of these documents for the purposes of interpreting the Contract shall be as listed herein Notification of Award shall mean the notification by the Commission accepting the Proposal of a Proponent for the Work Proposal shall mean the written offer of a Proponent to
131. lace a length of rubber mat or tire tread between the front face of bumper and tow rig This will prevent cutting and scuffing of the bumper when vehicle is lifted and towed 7 Attach the chains to the tow vehicle according to the transit authority s standard procedures An addi tional safety chain must aiso be attached between the vehicies 8 Ensure transmission selector is in the Neutral posi 8 9 Reiease the vehicle parking brakes and remove chocks from rear wheels 10 Raise vehicle high enough tor front tires to clear the roadway six to eight inches CAUTION Do not raise bus higher than necessary _ TYPICAL CHAIN CONNECTION FOR TOWING VEHICLE FROM THE FRONT meme RLM 00 20 O FiG 00 14 Lift Towing Vehicle From The Rear NOTE Prior to Serial No 5087 tow eyes 0 cated below the rear bumper were only provided for emergency use such as winching the bus out of a ditch They are not to be used to lift and tow vehicle Buses built after Serial No 5086 are equipped with tow eyes that can be used to lift and tow vehicle al though the driveshaft between transfer case and transmission must be removed and the steering wheel locked or tied to prevent excessive movement All other safety precautions must be practiced as in lifting and towing vehicle from the front NOTE if the auxiliary air connection will not release the rear
132. lace safety stands or wood supports under the chassis to ensure that the vehicle does not slip and cause personal injury 12 Once the chain is tight remove any safety supports and pull the vehicle toward the tow truck into its towing position 1 Verify the location of the compressed air connector in S TOWING BEAM order to supply air to the bus while being towed There are various locations for these tow connectors Depending on the model ofbus the locations are as follows and illustrated in Figure 13 Figure 12 Chain Around Towing Beam a At the front of the vehicle near the towing points b At the front of the vehicle underneath the dashboard c On the streetside of the vehicle accessible via the windshield washer door d At the rear of the vehicle just ahead of the motor accessible through the rear streetside access panel Connect an air hose between the connector and the tow truck s compressed air supply See Figure 13 14 Openthe valve atthe tow connector on the bus See Figure 13 FRONT OF BUS CONNECTOR STREETSIDE OF BUS e 9Q 409 ul CONNECTOR A connector Figure 13 Air Hose Connected on Bus and Tow Truck 18 500 00 9 NOVa BUS HOISTING AND TOWING 2012JA12 TOWING LIGHTS 1 Affix safety towing lights to the rear of the bus as required by regulation See Figure
133. lar vehicie see Figure 17 Additional precautions to be foilowed during this activity include Ensure that the vehicie bumper is protected if the lifting arm claws or structure make contact with it during the lift BUMPER Secure the steenng wheel to PROTECTION minimize the movement of the front of the vehicle Do not remove the axle shafts if rear wheels are not expected to contact the ground Figure 17 Lift Towing From the Rear Caution Do not raise the vehicle higher than necessary Have a second person check the clearance between the wheelchair lift and the ground while the vehicie is being raised August 1997 ORION Service Manual 00 7 11 Nova RIS 28 2008 14 02 5 amp PROCURE 416 537 8385 28 1998 MAINTENANCE MANUAL NOVA RTS 7200 251 e VEHICLE ENGINEERING URFACE Engineering File 4 s 7 MODEL 780206 WFD Prepared for Basic RTS 06 Wide Front Door Units RIS E Nova BUS NOVA BUS INCORPORATED NEW agens APR 28 2883 14 82 0A 4 General Information TTC MATERIALS amp PROCURE 416 537 6385 29 October 1998 VEHICLE LOADING INFORMATION OVERLOADING CAUTION A A Bus components are designed to pro vide satisfactory service ff it is loaded in excess of either the Gross Vehicle Weight Rating GVWR or the max
134. lated air bags can cause damage to the suspension System xc ARN Vehicle Towing Tow eyes are located on the front end and the rear end of the vehicie Front Tow Eyes Only front tow eyes are to be usad tor towing the vehicle with all wheels on the ground if the front end of the vehicle must be lifted the tow bar must be placed under the front jacking pads shown in Figure 8 i5 a 62 RPR 28 2888 14 05 TTC MATERIALS amp PROCURE 416 537 03855 P 62 000 General information ay Rear Tow Eyes Front tow eyes are only to be used to tow the vehicle Rear tow eyes are to be used only to position the vehicle such as pulling the vehicle straight out of a ditch If rear end lifting of the vehicle is required for towing the tow adapters must be placed under the rear safety stand pads as shown in Figure 8 CAUTION Exercise the following towing precautions to ensure that the vehicle will not suffer any Structural damage If the transit authority has its own towing procedures compare them carefully with the procedures recommended below You cannot start the engine by pushing or towing the vehicle General 1 Make sure that towing vehicle complies with all state provincial and local Precautions laws These laws govern the required use of warning signals night y illumination and Speed limits 2 A safety chain system is completely independent of primary
135. le to prevent vehicle movernent 2 Ensure that the shift selector is in the Neutrai position and then release the parking brakes E NOTE If vehicle air pressure is low or unavailable connect a filtered auxiliary shop air supply 70 psi minimum to the air System This will hold off the spring brakes and maintain air pressure in the suspension system 4 3 For front lift use two floor jacks position the concave head of each jack with ihe lift pad see Figure 9 4 To rear lift use two floor jacks position the concave head of each jack with the lift pad 28 2008 14 04 TTC MATERIALS amp PROCURE 416 537 8385 55 General information lt M M CAUTION The tow eyes are designed for pulling the vehicle only Attempting to tow the vehicle using the tow eyes only will cause structural damage Do not lift the vehicle from the tow eyes M 5 Raise each floor jack until the center of the lifting pad contacts the frame and position securely 6 Raise each floor jack alternately so that the vehicle is basically level as it is raised 7 Raise the vehicle to the required height and adjust the safety stands under the frame section 8 To lower the vehicle a Changing a Fiat Tire A WARNING Place jacks and safety stands within the areas designated the following procedures Failure to
136. le safety stand torque wrench 13 General Information Safety Precautions Front Flat Tire 1 14 2 8 x 8 x 12 blocks CAUTION Place jacks and safety stands within the areas designated the following procedures Failure to do so could result in personal injury and or vehicle damage NOTE If vehicle air pressure is low or unavailable connect a filtered shop air supply 70 psi minimum to the air system This will hold off the spring brakes and maintain air pressure in the suspension Use chocks and blocks to prevent vehicle movement Ensure that the shift selector is in the Neutral position Release the parking brakes prior to raising the vehicle with floor jacks Make sure that the floor jacks meet or exceed the following requirements Ensure that the shift selector is in the Neutral position Release the parking brakes prior to raising the vehicle with floor jacks Ensure that the floor jacks meet or exceed the following requirements Observe the following precautions Minimum lift capacity rating of 10 tons 8inch diameter lifting pad 43 4 inch spacing between the pad ears If bottle jacks are used make sure that they meet or exceed the following requirements Minimum lift capacity rating of 10 tons Maximum height 10 inches Ensure that the vehicle suspension is fully raised and that the kneeling system is not engaged Maneuver the floor jack into position from the r
137. ll Work carried out by its employees while on TTC Properties Company employees must wear personal protective equipment PPE safety shoes and protective eye wear where required and comply with all instructions regarding safe operating procedures of their vehicle and work practices while on any TTC property The Company shall provide one 1 local central dispatch contact with the capability of receiving tow requests by telephone or email This dispatch contact must be staffed 24 hours a day 7 days a week including statutory holidays Upon receiving a tow request from the TTC the Company s dispatch contact must provide confirmation to the TTC Representative that the call has been received and must provide a confirmation tracking number to the requestor The Company s dispatch contact MUST obtain a job order number for non revenue vehicle equipment tows from the TTC Requestor and this must be marked on the invoice Failure to do so may result in delays in payment Upon dispatch the Company shall have the capability for constant hands free two way communication for the duration of the service call and shall stay in real time contact with the tow truck driver and the TTC Representative if required for the duration of the service call The Company must submit to the TTC s SCA within four weeks of Contract award a contingency action plan in the event that the Company s main towing management system is disabled This is to ensure that
138. ll also be emailed couriered or faxed to the Proponent Addenda will be issued in the form of complete replacement pages and will refer to the addendum number at the bottom of the page The Proponent shall note in the Proposal Form the number of addenda received during the Proposal period to acknowledge that the contents form part of its Proposal No oral interpretations clarification or change shall modify any of the conditions to this Request for Proposal Proposal Evaluation and Acceptance 1 No Proposal may be withdrawn after the RFP closing date and time until expiration of the RFP validity specified in the Proposal Form 12 The Proponent shall accept all terms and conditions of the RFP unless explicitly excepted or qualified in its Proposal 3 Taking any exception to the RFP may render the Proposal unacceptable Any errors or inconsistencies in the Proposal shall be subject to the interpretation of the Commission A list of common Bid Irregularities and the action that will be taken by the Commission is available on the Materials and Procurement website at www ttc ca under Business with the TTC 4 Commission s right to accept or reject any Proposal whether or not it conforms with the RFP to cancel the RFP at any time prior to the award of contract is expressly reserved without liability to the Commission 5 At its discretion and following the RFP closing the Commission reserves the sole right to discuss or clarify a
139. ll be connected from the tow truck to the vehicle in tow to provide safe and legal lighting The start and finish times for each recovery or towing incident must be recorded on each invoice including a job order number for non revenue vehicle equipment tows All additional trucks equipment personnel or personal expenses incurred at an accident scene or recovery will not be charged back to the TTC unless agreed upon by a TTC Representative Wheel Trans ELF buses or buses can be towed safely from the front of the vehicles using a traditional truck tow stinger hook up and chains while ensuring that the vehicle is kept at full right height position This can be done with an air line from the tow truck supplying air into the ELF air system via the right front battery compartment Or if necessary the vehicles ignition can be left in the ON position and the vehicles electric compressor will keep the rear suspension bellow up The ELF rear maxi park brake must be released using the dash mounted push pull valve or the rear brake chambers must be caged to release the rear brake shoes from the drums Flat bed towing must only be used at the request of the TTC Garage Foreperson or lead hand If an ELF bus or Friendly bus is flat bedded without the approval of the TTC only the normal flat rate tow charge will be charged to the TTC FLAT BED FLOAT SERVICE 1 The Company shall charge the TTC a flat rate for Flat Bed or Float Work and distance travelled
140. ll respond simultaneously The MAXIMUM inflation pressure is 100 psi deflated air spring must have a minimum of approximately 10 psi air pressure internally Not doing so may cause the flex member to buckle instead of rolling over the piston F 450 550 Z Frame Low Chassis Vehicle DRAFT 6 JACKING AND TOWING lt Do not exceed the maximum inflation pressure Do not exceed the maximum extended height Doing so may cause structural damage to the air spring assembly lt Do not put the air spring assembly in torsion Do not allow a machine to continue to operate on a deflated air spring assembly MANUAL INFLATION PROCEDURE 1 Locate the quick connect fitting below the manifold and ensure it is free from obstruction and not plugged or blocked 2 Obtain a compressed air source and verify that the pressure is regulated and set to a maximum of 100 psi 3 Connect the compressed air hose to the quick connect fitting D4004 D4005 4 Slowly open the corresponding ball valves one at a time to adjust the air springs INFLATING THE RHS REAR INFLATING THE FRONT INFLATING THE LHS REAR D4006 D4007 D4008 F 450 550 Z Frame Low Chassis Vehicle DRAFT 7 JACKING AND TOWING 5 After the desired suspension height has been attained close all the valves and disconnect the compressed air hose ALL VALVES CLOSED D4009 MANUAL DEFLATION PROCEDURE 1 L
141. low Brake pedal to ensure that the foot travel is normal Step 2 Manual Foot Emergency Brake Test With the Yellow manual foot brake pedal applied 1 Place the transmission in D Drive 2 Apply light throttle to ensure the parking brake is holding 3 Place the transmission back into Park 184 50 WHEEL BASE OPTIONAL WHEELCHAIR 103 50 ARRANGEMENTS 96 00 CONVECTOR RAMP ARM FUEL TANK TANK WELL 32 00 48 00 CONVECTOR WIDE 5 RAMP 33 00 OPENING BETWEEN DOOR HANDLES OVERLAND CUSTOM COACH Innovators in Accessible Transportation 3 SEAT LAYOUT ELF MODEL 122 STANDARD ig ____ 8 SEATS AND 5 WHEELCHAIRS FEB 23 1999 gt 10F1 E 122 ELF Heavy Duty Ford ELF bus In 1999 Wheel Trans began phasing out its fleet of aging Orion vehicles and replacing them with the new ELF buses By December 1999 23 of the new vehicles were in service 74 were in service by June 2000 and 104 were in service by April 2001 The remaining 23 are expected to arrive in the first quarter of 2002 for a total of 127 Most of the Orion 11 buses will be retired by March 2002 with the exception of six vehicles which will be used for the Community Bus service These will be phased out by 2005 Principal specifications Type ELF Overland Custom Coach Seats 5 wheelchairs 8 ambulatory seats Length 23 4 96 Heig
142. lt electric system with a manual electrical disconnect Power adjusted open and closed side mirrors Front fender mount convex mirror Intermittent windshield wipers with heated washer Air conditioning Dual Zone customer driver areas Daytime running lights and headlights Manually operated front and rear door ramps Open and Closed side emergency exits Front and Rear door Emergency Release Lever located above doors Reversing Echo blind spot detection system and backup camera Rear door exterior warning lights Rear and Open side door kneeling warning lights and buzzer Interior security cameras Electric remote control roof vent Wheel chair remote release belts Q Straint L track mounted retractor QRT system Customer call to Operator buttons Anti microbial seat upholstery and stanchion protection Interior LED lights First aid kit Mini first aid kit safety reflectors WHEEL TRANS SECTION 13 Friendly Bus Instructions page 2 VEHICLE EXTERIOR WE eer M i lie Tu oque vc TE Mg we E DRAW MLE OF CMMHENTE PART NUMEER REN TRANSIT R S ELEVATION L od ig ey 3 H 1 eres ILE LOC amp FILE TRAN z T a 8 n5 OON Ti ARM SHE SENATOR I LOW FLOOR s LF
143. ltered shop air supply 70 psi minimum to the air system This will hold off the spring brakes and maintain the air pressure in the suspension system 4 Always inspect the hoist area and make sure that nothing will interfere with or cause damage to the vehicle June 2011 17 General Information 5 Ensure that the hoist adapter pads are still properly located and then lift vehicle EJ NOTE In order to make the underside of the rear axle as symmetrical as possible for hoisting purposes a specially designed jacking pad has been installed at the curbside hoisting position 6 Lift the front and rear of vehicle at the same rate maintaining correct level at all times CAUTION Ensure that the safety stands firmly contact the vehicle frames and do not interfere with the operation of the suspension Do not lower the hoists after the vehicle is supported by the safety stands The hoists are required to support the vehicle s suspension system 7 Engage hoist safety locks and position four safety stands under the vehicle two at the front and two at the rear CAUTION When lowering the vehicle slow the descent when the wheels initially touch the ground to allow time for the air bags to inflate Pinching of under inflated air bags can cause damage to the suspension system Vehicle Towing CAUTION Before towing vehicles equipped with a HybriDrive Propulsion System remove both
144. ly 1 865 buses operating mainly from eight 8 various locations throughout the Greater Toronto Area GTA see attached Appendix 1 TTC Property Locations The TTC maintains a 24 hour 7 days a week operation with peak periods occurring within the hours of approximately 6 a m to 9 a m and an afternoon peak period from 3 p m to 7 p m serving more than 140 bus routes In addition the TTC operates approximately 231fully accessible Wheel Trans buses 2 TERM OF THE CONTRACT The Contract period shall be for up to a three 3 year term commencing approximately upon notification of award with the option to extend for two 2 additional one 1 year periods at any time prior to the expiration of the Contract at the Proposal pricing and subject to satisfactory performance In the event the TTC intends to exercise its right to extend the Contract written notice will be provided to the Company prior to the Contract expiry date The Contract price for any extension period will be the applicable Year 3 pricing as submitted with the proposal submission or acceptable negotiated pricing 3 SCOPE OF WORK 3 1 To provide a 24 hour service for light and heavy under reach towing and recovery of all TTC vehicles and miscellaneous equipment This service will include the towing movement of TTC vehicles and miscellaneous equipment located at any intersection or side of road and towing movement of TTC vehicles and miscellaneous equipment located between any gara
145. mpany shall obtain and maintain at their own expense the following insurance in relation to the Work any services required to be performed by the Company under the Contract Documents or otherwise each such policy to be issued by an insurance company licensed to carry on the business of issuing such policies in Ontario and possessing a Best s Financial Strength Rating of at least B Comprehensive General Liability Insurance Which shall include but not be limited to 4 Contractual liability coverage for liability assumed under GC5 INDEMNIFICATION 2 Products and completed operations coverage 3 Contingent employer s liability coverage for any claims that might be brought against the Commission by any employee of the Company 4 Owner s and Contractor s protective coverage for all subcontracted operations 5 Non owned automobile liability and 6 Cross liability and severability of interests clause Such insurance shall provide a combined single limit of not less than One Million Dollars 1 000 000 for any one occurrence or accident for all claims arising out of bodily injury including death and damage to the property of others Such liability insurance shall contain no exclusions in conflict with the character of the work required to be performed under the Contract and shall include the Commission as additional insured Toronto Transit Commission Supplementary Conditions Request for Proposal Service January 2013
146. n damage make sure the park brake is released and the vehicle is in neutral Make sure the front wheels are turned straight e hook brackets are located behind the rear header beam just behind the rear wheel on each side of the vehicle Hook a J hook with chain through the bottom hole of the bracket The vehicle can now be pulled safely out to the loading area e It is recommended to use flat bed to transport the vehicle with all the wheels of the ground However a wheel lift may be used to lift the front of the vehicle so long as depending on vehicle configuration the following preparations are met 1 The rear air springs are inflated to normal operating condition Make sure the kneel switch is off 2 After lifting the front of the vehicle make sure that there is sufficient clearance between the road and the vehicle Hook Brackets Rear Towing a Low Floor Bus D4002 D4003 RAISING THE VEHICLE SUSPENSION MANUAL INFLATION nore i In the event where the vehicle s electrical system is not functioning and vehicle ride height cannot automatically be corrected via the manifold the vehicle s suspension height air springs may be manually adjusted inflated and or deflated Stay clear from underneath the vehicle and all suspension components while adjusting suspension height The rear air springs can individually be adjusted both LHS and RHS The two front air springs are connected together and wi
147. n making tight turns there is proper to navigate turns etc Therefore there is no need to lock the articulation movement and the rear end does not turntable during towing remain in a straight line with the front end Towing the articulated vehicle is identical to towing a conventional 40 Nova LFS See the main section of this document for proper information However the articulated vehicle does have additional hoisting points as a result of its front and rear sections See Figures A2 and A3 for the location of the towing and hoisting points of the articulated vehicle Also see Figures A1 for the support points for the middle axle Figure Al Support Points for the Middle Axle 18 18 500 00 HOISTING AND TOWING NOVa BUS 2012JA12 4 TOW 4 TOW 3 TOW 3 TOW 8 LIFT 3 8 LIFT 5 LIFT 5 LIFT V DRIVE CONFIGURATION 1 ANCHORING PLATE FOR TOWING DO NOT LIFT 2 REAR HOISTING PADS 3 FRONT TOWING PLATES 4 TOW EYES NOT TO BE USED FOR LIFTING 5 FRONT HOISTING PADS 6 FRONT AXLE HOISTING 7 REAR AXLE HOISTING 8 LIFTING POINT HOISTING 9 MIDDLE AXLE HOISTING 10 MIDDLE HOISTING PADS DM SUITABLE LOCATIONS FOR WOODBLO
148. nd ingress of foreign material 8 Refer to the TTC Towing Booklet Appendix 5 for additional towing instructions FRONT TOW AXLE REMOVAL 1 Prior to front towing drive axles MUST be removed for 40 and 60 buses as well as trucks equipped with full floating axles 2 Typically all Orion 7 buses are front towed unless the vehicle is damaged in a manner that necessitates a rear tow When towing from the rear steering MUST be locked using a proper steering wheel holder tool or equivalent DO NOT use the operator seatbelt to lock the wheel as this causes damages to the steering wheel tilt mechanism 3 Blanking plates will be supplied by the TTC to the Company for removed axles from hubs SECURING SUSPENSIONS 1 Raised vehicles must have their suspensions secured to their chassis with chains Shock absorbers MUST not be left fully extended when the vehicle is being towed 12 Ona front wheel drive Wheel Trans vehicle if a bellow s is blown the bus MUST be transported on a flatbed AIR SYSTEM HOOK UP 1 systems on all 40 and 60 city buses MUST be connected to the tow truck s air system to ensure parking brakes are released and air suspension pressure is maintained while the vehicle is being towed 2 Wheel Trans vehicle s air compressor is electric If tow truck air cannot be supplied the towed vehicle s ignition can be left on which will engage the air compressor LIGHT BARS 1 Clearance and turn signal light bars sha
149. nd shall preserve all Work in progress and completed Work The Company will be reimbursed for that portion of the Work satisfactorily performed or completed to the date of such notice The Commission shall not be liable for any other costs arising from such notice including but not limited to loss of anticipated profits or loss of opportunity TERMINATION FOR DEFAULT The Company shall be in default of the Contract and the Commission may terminate the Contract if the Company 4 Suspends the whole part of the Work without cause before completion 2 Fails or refuses to proceed with the Work with due diligence or fails or refuses to maintain the Contract schedule 3 Ceases or threatens to ceases to carry on its business or if there occurs at any time an act or event of bankruptcy or insolvency of the Company as defined or provided for in any applicable statute or if any proceedings voluntary or involuntary by or against the Company under any statute or statutory provisions relating to bankruptcy insolvency liquidation arrangement re organization or dissolution are commenced or if the Company makes any proposal under the Bankruptcy Act or if the Company or the property or assets of the Company become subject to the Winding Up Act or if any application is made with respect to the Company under the Companies Creditor Agreement Act or under similar legislation or if any order shall be made or a resolution passed for the windin
150. ng correspondence acts and oral communications by or from any person shall be used or construed as an amendment or modification to the Contract 13 TTC SERVICES The TTC will assign a dedicated TTC Representative System Contract Administrator SCA as the TTC s central point of contact for this Contract The TTC shall provide the following information and services available to the Company Representative as required 1 Access to TTC properties by approved Property Permits in accordance with Supplementary Conditions Section 14 Property Passes 2 Direction and review from time to time during the term of the Contract 3 TTC s SCA will assist the Company with an orientation of TTC Properties authorized Cost Centre contacts and procedures for invoicing and reports etc 4 Following award the name s of the TTC s Location Representatives for the term of the Contract 5 Access to staff to assist and enable planning and organization of the Work 6 Direction and review from time to time during the currency of the Contract Any services provided by the Company from information supplied by the TTC will be undertaken on the basis that it is the best information available however the Company must immediately notify the TTC s SCA in writing of any condition or information known or discovered by the Company which conflicts with the information supplied by the TTC In any event the TTC shall not be liable for any loss or damage arising
151. nnel or under emergency situations only To function this system Operator s must WHEEL TRANS SECTION 13 Friendly Bus Instructions page 15 1 Grasp the switch 2 Turn switch right to the off position MOROSO Emergency Four Wheel Lock If the vehicle experiences a drive line failure it can be brought to a stop using the normal foot braking system and then held in place with the 4 wheel lock emergency brake system The four wheel lock mechanism is to be utilized only when the vehicle experiences a driveline failure To apply the wheel locks the following procedures must be followed To Engage 1 Ensure the gear selector is in the Park position 2 Apply the Emergency Parking Brake Foot Lever 3 Pull the wheel lock plunger up an alarm will sound 4 Press on your parking brake until the alarm silences To Disengage 1 Place foot on parking brake 2 Push the wheel lock plunger back to the original position LOCK TO LOCK TO RELEASE 1 Set parking brake 1 Push knob in 2 Pull knob out completely completely 2 Release parking 3 Apply brakes brakes EMERGENCY WHEEL LOCK Passenger Compartment Camera System The hard drive for the camera system is located in the Operators cabin compartment on top of the black battery box Operators must ensure that the green light is illuminated prior to taking the vehicle into service and continually check to ensure the light stays illuminated throughout the
152. ny other matter in the Proposal of a Proponent in order to satisfy itself as to the intent of a Proposal 6 The Commission during its evaluation of the Proposals may require a tour of the Proponent s facilities or proposed sub contractor s facilities in order for the Proponent to demonstrate its capabilities to perform the work as outlined within this RFP Work Performance The Commission during the term of a contract maintains a record of the performance of the Company completing work for the Commission and this information may be shared with the City of Toronto The past performance of Proponents in completing contracts for the Commission will be considered and the Commission reserves the right to reject any Proposal submitted by a Proponent with an unsatisfactory performance rating Municipal Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act A Proposal submitted to the Commission shall become the property of the Commission and is therefore subject to the provisions of the Ontario Municipal Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act Proponents are responsible for familiarizing themselves with the provisions of this Act END OF SECTION Toronto Transit Commission Supplementary Instructions to Proponents Request for Proposal Service January 2013 Page 1 of 3 INDEX PAGE NO SUBMISSION REQUIREMENTS PROPOSAL SECURITY PROPOSAL PRICING PROPOSAL EVALUATION AND ACCEPTANCE OF PROPOSALS 2 PRE BID ME
153. o and will expire on that date This Letter of Credit shall be renewed from year to year on its anniversary date unless we give you notice in writing 30 days prior to the expiry date or an anniversary thereof The drafts drawn under this Credit are to state on their face that they are drawn under the Financial Institution Toronto Ontario Letter of Credit No dated We hereby agree that drafts drawn in conformity with the terms and conditions of the Credit will be duly honoured on presentation This Letter of Credit is subject to the Uniform Customs and Practice for Documentary Credits 1993 Revision International Chamber of Commerce Publication No 500 Authorized Signature Title Countersigned Title Toronto Transit Commission General Conditions Request for Proposal Service January 2013 Page 1 of 4 INDEX GC1 GC2 NO PAGE NO GC1 DEFINITIONS GC2 INTENT OF THE CONTRACT GC3 LAWS TO BE OBSERVED GC4 TAXES AND DUTIES GC5 INDEMNIFICATION GC6 STAFF AND METHODS GC7 REPORTING OF PROGRESS GC8 CHANGES IN THE WORK AND CLAIMS GC9 CONFIDENTIAL DATA GC10 RESPONSIBILITY FOR PROVISION OF SERVICE GC11 WORKERS RIGHTS GC12 RECORDS AND AUDIT GC13 SEVERABILITY GC14 SUSPENSION OR TERMINATION GC15 TERMINATION FOR DEFAULT DEFINITIONS The following definitions apply to the Contract Documents and references to the singular throughout the Contract Documents shal
154. oadside of the vehicle See Figure 4 Position the jack lifting pad directly below the transverse frame either in front or behind the flat tire Raise the jack until the center of the lifting pad contacts the frame Make sure the jack is securely positioned beneath the jacking point Loosen the wheel nuts but Do Not Remove the Nuts Raise the vehicle so that the tire just clears the ground September 2011 General Information Rear Flat Tire September 2011 7 8 9 Place the safety stands in the positions shown in Figure 4 Lower the vehicle onto the safety stands and remove the wheel Reverse the above procedure to complete the task Torque 450 500 FtLbs 677Nm WHEEL NUT TIGHTENING SEQUENCE Figure 7 Wheel Tightening Sequence 10 Torque lug nuts to 450 500 FtLbs 677 Nm as shown in Figure 7 Place shift selector in Neutral position Apply the park brake Place heavy duty jack under air bag plate of suspension beam Figure 4 Loosen but Do Not Remove the Wheel Nuts Jack up axle to an appropriate height for tire removal replacement Place shift selector in Neutral position Apply Park Brake Place wedge block under front tire Place a heavy duty jack under the air bag plate of suspension beam See Figure 4 If correct height is not achieved when jacking place safety stands next to the jack and lower bus on stand Place a block s under the jack and raise the vehicle until desired height is a
155. ocate the quick connect fitting below the manifold and ensure it is free from obstruction and not plugged or blocked 2 To lower the suspension carefully open the individual ball valves one at a time to release air spring pressure DEFLATING THE FRONT DEFLATING THE LHS REAR DEFLATING THE RHS REAR D4010 D4011 3 Close all the valves after the desired suspension height has been attained ALL VALVES CLOSED P 7 D4013 F 450 550 Z Frame Low Chassis Vehicle DRAFT 8 WHEEL TRANS SECTION 13 FRIENDLY VEHICLE INSTRUCTIONS Wheel Trans Friendly Bus Instructions GENERAL STATISTICS Length 28 Width 96 Height 110 with A C unit W Air lift not engaged Tail swing 12 Width of Front Track 7 or 84 Width of Rear Track 8 10 or 94 Engine 6 4L Power Stroke Turbo Diesel Transmission 4 speed Heavy Duty with column controlled Overdrive G V W occupied 7 258 kgs approximately 16 000 lbs 8 seated 5 tie down Fuel 1 Grade Diesel Passenger Capacity 5 mobility device locations 8 ambulatory customer locations FEATURES Front Wheel Drive Power steering Power 6 way driver s seat with armrest Manual parking foot brake Anti Lock brakes installed on all wheel discs Four wheel lock system Auxiliary Control Switch Panel Air Lift Amerex V 25 Automatic engine fire suppression system Capacity 5 mobility device locations 8 ambulatory customer locations 12 vo
156. ont Back Tow Waiting Hours Shop Yard to Yard Tows Est Number of Flat Bed Float Service Weight Capacity gt 20 000 Ibs Length 19 26 feet Occurrences Flat Bed Float Service Charge Per Km Est Number ot 1000 1000 Kilometres Priority Emergeney Tow Premium Charge __ o b b o Occurrences Lwemm e 8 d Dmeews s ss 1 _ mense 5 PAGE 3 OF 3 TORONTO TRANSIT COMMISSION PROPOSAL PRICE SCHEDULE SUMMARY PROPOSAL NO PO6BI13049 Proponents are requested to input the Sub Total amount from each REGION in the following summary sheet NO REGON Sub Total Region 1 Malvern Garage Birchmount Garage and Eglinton Garage 2 Region 2 Mt Dennis Garage Wilson Garage Arrow Garage and 5 Queensway Garage 3 Region 3 Lake Shore Garage Non Revenue Tows and Shop to 5 Shop Yard to Yard Tows FINANCIAL INCENTIVE OPTIONAL PRICE SCHEDULE 4 PERCENTAGE REBATE NO TOTAL ANNUAL PURCHASE VOLUME TIERS BASED ON EXPENDITURES 1 2 3 41 5 Million to 1 999 99999 a 82 Milion and over NOTE Proponent s to provide a percentage rebate for each volume tier applicable to the total sales based on purchases made in a 12 month annual calendar year excluding taxes The rebate will be taken on a yearly basis Proponent to enter 0 in the PERCENTAGE REBATE BASED ON EXPENDITURES column if a rebate is not offered If fiel
157. oper placement of jacks are situated at each forward lower radius rod connector clamp See Figures 22 and 25 cS WARNING If the vehicle is too low to use this hoisting point raise the vehicle from the rear see Figures 23 and 24 for the appropriate hoisting points and place a support under one or several support points See the heading IDENTIFICATION OF REAR AXLE SUPPORT POINTS in this section Then use one or more jacks under the forward lower radius rod connector clamps IDENTIFICATION OF REAR AXLE SUPPORT POINTS The designated vehicle hoisting points for the proper placement of supports are located under each support pad The support pads are located along the underside of the vehicle behind the rear wheels See Figure 1 If it is impossible to place a support under a support pad due to the presence of a jack it can be placed under the rear axle as indicated in Figure 1 1 SUSPENSION SUPPORT 2 LOWER RADIUS ROD 3 REAR AXLE 4 DRIVE SHAFT 5 BELLOWS 6 SHOCK ABSORBER Figure 22 Main Rear Axle Components Figure 23 Hoisting Points Left Rear 14 18 500 00 amp HOISTING AND TOWING NOVa BUS 12JA12 Figure 25 Positioning of Rear Supports Right Side REAR OF VEHICLE Figure 26 Rear Axle Support Points 18 500 00 15 NOVaBUS HOISTING AND TOWING 3 TOW PLUG PROGRAMMING E 22 2 D VE R N 4 Click the V BEA icon and selectthe F Tow Plug 5 6 1
158. owed This allows adequate air to hold off the spring brakes and maintain the suspension height CAUTION The front tow eyes are provided for use with a tow bar only Do not lift the vehicle by the tow eyes Lifting the vehicle by the tow eyes may result in structural damage Front Tow Eyes Figure 9 Front Tow Eyes Locate the tow eyes on the main frame braces just beneath the front bumper See Figure 9 19 General Information Figure 10 Front Shop Air Valve 3 Locate the front shop air filler valve behind the windshield washer fill door See Figure 10 4 Connect the towing vehicle s auxiliary air supply to the air filler valve of vehicle to be towed o Figure 11 Tow Bar Assembly CAUTION The use of safety chains is required for the towing of EPA10 buses 5 Attach the tow bar Figure 11 to the front tow eyes and secure it to the towing vehicle Ensure that the necessary safety precautions are observed connecting devices are engaged and a secondary fastening system safety chain is secure 6 Ensure that the shift selector is in the Neutral position and the rear axle stub shafts are removed 7 Commence the tow 20 September 2011 General Information Lift Tow Double Pick Up Method In order to lif
159. p alarms Rotor beam or strobe type light amber in colour mounted on the vehicle in a manner that it can be seen from the front read and both sides two way communication method as detailed in Section 5 5 below 3 3 Towing service will cover primarily the Greater Toronto Area and occasionally the surrounding regions Durham Peel 3 4 3 5 York and Halton RESPONSE TIME During revenue service including peak periods where the vehicle is or was carrying passengers all tow requests MUST be responded to on scene within NINETY 90 MINUTES from dispatch receiving the call Should the Company be delayed in responding to on scene the call within ninety 90 minutes the Company must immediately inform the TTC Requestor of the delay Non revenue service related vehicle tows including but not limited to revenue vehicle shop to shop garage to garage moves warranty tows and off site transports MUST be responded to on scene within four 4 hours of dispatch receiving the call or within another time period at the discretion of the TTC Representative if beyond the four 4 hours Float service moves MUST be responded to within eight 8 hours of dispatch receiving the call and the move completed within twenty four 24 hours of dispatch receiving the call If the Company is not able to respond on scene within the time periods stated in 3 5 1 3 5 2 and 3 5 3 subject to 3 5 6 the Company is responsible for procuring the s
160. performance of Work is not affected The Company will provide only personnel who have the qualifications experience knowledge skills abilities and necessary licenses to perform the Work When necessary the Company is to provide all services and equipment necessary for minor clean up clean sweep removal and proper disposal of all glass metal fluid spills and other collision debris at the tow site Vehicular fluid removal utilizing absorbent materials or other materials must be disposed of consistent with environmental regulations as applicable DO NOT CLEAN SWEEP TO GUTTER AND LEAVE MATERIAL There shall be no charge to the TTC for such minor clean up All Company tow vehicles will have a broom shovel and a fully charged fire extinguisher available at all times and will be responsible for minor cleaning up at towing scenes if required as part of the Work PERMITS AND LICENSES The Company MUST have and maintain in good standing its City of Toronto s truck and operators license and all other applicable permits and licenses required for the performance of the Work during the Term of the Contract The Company shall also obtain and maintain in good standing any applicable permits for the towing of oversized loads vehicles including the City of Toronto s permit for oversized load vehicles The Company is responsible for all and any fees fines costs and expenses related to such permits and licenses All Company tow truck operato
161. personal injury or component failure TTC MATERIALS amp PROCURE C 416 537 8385 SAFETY Observe the following procedures involving hydraulic line removal Hydraulic fluid is corrosive and should not be exposed to skin for extensive periods of time Wear eye protection at all times 21 Pressurized lines should not be discon nected until the pressure is safely and con troilably released N CAUTION Copyright 1998 New Fiyer industries Lic Foilow all proper safety precautions regarding spray painting Use a filtering mask with the proper filter cartridges for this type of paint Wear eye protection and proper protective clothing The paint booth or work area must be properly ven tilated with filtered exhaust fans remov ing fumes and over spray Air make up induction fans should aiso be used to supply fresh air to the work area The painting area should be a safe distance from any source of flame spark or other means of combustion Atomized paint thinner cleaner and soivent fumes are highly volatile with an extremely low flashpoint that can cause explosive com bustion Do not smoke or permit anyone eise to smoke in or near the painting area Insulation Foam Safety WARNING insulation foam is instailed in the spaces of the frame tubing between the vehicie inner and outer wail paneis The insula tion Foam is extremely combustible KEEP OPEN FLAMES AND FLAME SOURCES AWAY FHOM THE INSULA
162. pplicable taxes 5 Description of work performed distance traveled in KM including unit of measure 6 Purchase Order number 7 Credits when applicable SC10 5 11 SC12 b Corporate Summary Invoice One Corporate Summary Invoice shall be submitted by the Company on or before the 7th day of the each month to TTC Accounts Payable and the TTC System Contract Administrator and will cover the transactions of the preceding month The Corporate Summary Invoice will include a line total by TTC Cost Centre showing the sub total applicable axes total of the purchases per Cost Centre and the grand totals per month The format used in the Corporate Summary Invoice shall remain consistent Each cost centre will be shown even if there were zero O shipments for the month For example TTC Cost Centre Sub Total GST PST Total 0712A 299 79 14 99 23 98 338 76 0712B 241 37 12 07 19 31 272 75 O5E4 0 00 0 00 0 00 0 00 05D3 1 073 25 53 66 85 86 1 212 77 Grand Totals 1 614 41 80 72 129 15 1824 28 The Corporate Summary Invoices are to be forwarded preferably by e mail to TTC s Accounts Payable Department copying the TTC s System Contract Administrator 6 All other communication correspondence and submissions shall be directed to Toronto Transit Commission Materials and Procurement Department 1138 Bathurst Street Toronto Ontario M5R 3H2 Attention System Contract Administrator As indicated on Purchase O
163. r The engine cannot be started by pushing or towing the vehicle s061101a wmf Fig Gen 16 Towing Adapter Copyright 1998 New Flyer indusines Lid Gen 23 APR 28 2883 14 83 VEHICLE TOWING 15 2 1 Follow ali State provincial in Canada and local traffic regulations regarding such items as waming signalis night illumina tion speed etc Safety Precautions 2 A safety restraint system must be used that is independent of the primary lifting and towing attachments 3 Ali loose or protruding parts of a damaged vehicle should be secured prior to towing 4 not go under a vehicle which is being lifted by the towing equipment unless the vehicle is adequately supported by safety stands or appropriate blocking 5 No towing operation should be attempted for any reason which jeopardizes the safety of the operator wrecker bystanders or other motorists 6 Do not exceed the recommended maxi mum speed of 35 mph 55 km h while towing 15 3 Drive Shaft Removai 15 3 1 Safety Precautions Ensure the vehicle is appropriately lifted and supported and know the limitations of the lifting and blocking equipment Always ensure that jarring and snaking created by component removal does not cause the vehicie to became unstable N WARNING Do not attempt to lift or jack the vehicle on an incline rough or uneven surface Do not use inadequate lifting or blocking methods They can result in the
164. r Commissioner of the Toronto Transit Commission or any officer or employee of the City of Toronto or of the Toronto Transit Commission is or shall become interested directly or indirectly as a contracting party partner or otherwise in or in the performance of the Contract or in the supplies Work or business to which it relates or in any portion of the profits thereof or of any such supplies to be used therein or in any of the monies to be derived there from d That we are in compliance with the City of Toronto Municipal Code Chapter 140 Lobbying 2 OFFER We hereby offer to supply the Work as specified within the RFP at and for the prices as detailed in the following Proposal Form Price Schedules 1 2 3 amp 4 in Canadian funds which includes all applicable taxes and all other associated costs except as otherwise explicitly stated in the Proposal Form Price Schedule 3 RECEIPT OF ADDENDA We agree that this Proposal includes addenda no to inclusive as issued by the Commission during the RFP period It is the Company s responsibility to monitor the website to ensure they have all the addenda issued 4 STATEMENT OF COMPLIANCE We have submitted our Proposal in accordance with Section 1 Submission Requirements of the Supplementary Instructions to Proponents and agree to provide any additional information required per any sub section thereof if requested by the Commission after the Proposal closing and further we agree to a
165. rder CLAIMS In the event that the Company is requested to perform work that is in its opinion additional to that covered by the Contract it shall provide notice in writing prior to proceeding thereafter substantiated claims for such work may be submitted for consideration by the Commission The Commission will not pay interest or financing costs on outstanding monies owed to the Company on claims submitted REPORTS AND DOCUMENTS Reports research documentation studies testing etc prepared for the Commission under this Contract shall become the property of the Commission and the Commission may use them at any time without further remuneration or consent SETTLEMENT OF DISPUTES If a claim or another dispute arising between the Company and the Company cannot be resolved to the satisfaction of both parties then the parties may between themselves agree to submit the particular matter for arbitration in accordance with the provisions of the Arbitration Act of the Province of Ontario and amendments thereto The Company shall complete the Work in accordance with the written instruction of the Commission s Representative notwithstanding any dispute arbitration or any legal action initiated by either or both of the parties Toronto Transit Commission Supplementary Conditions Request for Proposal Service January 2013 Page 5 of 6 3 Arbitration proceedings shall not take place until the completion of the
166. rear axles from the vehicle Failure to comply will result in damage to the A C Traction Motor and subsequently void warranty coverage of the Traction Motor Tow eyes are located on the front end and the rear end of the vehicle 18 June 2011 General Information Front Tow Eyes Front Tow Eyes Figure 11 Front Tow Eyes Only front tow eyes are to be used for towing the vehicle with all wheels on the ground If the front end of the vehicle must be lifted the tow bar must be placed under the front jacking pads shown in Figure 11 Rear Tow Eyes Rear tow eyes are not to be used to tow the vehicle Rear tow eyes are to be used only to position the vehicle such as pulling the vehicle straight out of a ditch If rear end lifting of the vehicle is required for towing the tow adapters must be placed under the rear safety stand pads as shown in Figure 10 CAUTION Exercise the following towing precautions to ensure that the vehicle will not suffer any structural damage If the transit authority has its own towing procedures compare them Pay with the procedures recommended elow NOTE You cannot start the engine by pushing or towing the vehicle General 1 Make sure that towing vehicle complies with all state provincial and local Precautions laws These laws govern the required use of warning signals night illumination and speed
167. resentative NOT to perform a tow recovery The TTC shall not be charged by the Company for such occurrences The Company is required to send a non tow recovery confirmation to the TTC Representative 1 Such instances include but are not limited to when the Company is on scene after the ninety 90 minutes and the tow recovery has been completed by another Company or the TTC or when a call is cancelled by the TTC Representative prior to dispatch sending a tow truck to the location 2 Should a tow truck be on scene within the ninety 90 minutes but not be required to perform the tow recovery the Company shall be reimbursed for the hook up charge ONLY This shall be clearly shown on the tow slip and Invoice 9 DAMAGES If a TTC vehicle is damaged during towing or recovery the cost of repairing the damage caused by the tow truck may be charged back to the Company according to the chart below Labour Rate and or TE no Material Admin amp For all other cost incurred Overheads 9 General Expense Admin amp General Expense 109 00 hour Gest A 10 Cost 10 o 9 2 Rates are updated on a yearly basis The TTC s SCA will notify the Company in writing of the revised yearly rates at the start of each year of the term of the Contract 9 3 In addition to the charges listed above the Company will be charged 500 00 for every day that the bus is out of revenue service for loss of use of the bus Loss of use
168. ring brakes This will also maintain air suspension system pressure Lift front and rear of vehicle at the same rate maintaining correct vehicie level at ail times 4 Place safety stands under vehicie at locations shown in illustration These will stabilize vehicle while on hoist TTC MATERIALS amp PROCURE 416 537 8385 PAS ORION SERVICE MANUAL overnight on hoist ensure safety stands are placed under vehicie at the designated areas or filtered shop air supply connected to vehicle This is because vehicle suspension system may leak down overnight causing the vehicle to sag and become imbalanced possibly causing it to fall from hoist A CAUTION if vehicle is going to be left Hoisting Contact Points When Preparing To Remove Power Module When removing the power module four lifting pods are provided under the body These will ailow a hoist to lift the body away from the module when required Hoisung systems normally used to pick up on transit vehicle axles may require adjustment or special adapters in order for lifting arm pads to contact the body lifting pods CAUTION not attempt to position heist pads under any other area of the understructure as damage will result SKID PLATE SAFETY STAND AND HOIST PAD LOCATIONS N SODY UFTING 2005 INDICATES POSITICN OF SAFETY STAND OR HOIST PAQ FIG 00 21 3 00 21 4 MARCH 91 APR 28 2885 14 01 TTC MATERIALS amp PRO
169. riveway on the north side of bldg 6 Macdonald Cartier Surface entrance via the westbound access road to 401 from southbound Freeway Yonge St via service road through locked gates down roadway under 401 31 Orde bridge through secured gates to Emergency Bldg 32 Parkhill 33 Pleasant 7 Markdale Surface entrance is north on Winnett Ave from Vaughan Rd east on Durham 34 Prince Edward south on Arlington to Cedarvale Arena through parking lot to service road to 35 Rich d entrance door in Cedarvale Pk Ravine 36 Roncesvalles 37 Russell 38 Scarborough Centre 39 Sheppard 40 Sheppard West 41 Sumach 42 Townsley 43 Trinity 44 Victoria Park 45 Warden 46 Weston closed 47 Wilson Wilson Stn 48 York Mills 49 Oakvale 50 Long Branch 51 Ossington 52 Danforth closed 53 Carlaw 54 Bayview 55 Leslie 56 Don Mills Surface entrance is concrete structure in Massey Creek Pk north of of C N R tracks amp west of creek Park access is driveway between 125 Chelwood amp 166 Woodfirn Surface entrance a small bldg on east side of Yonge St halfway between Mill St amp Ivor Rd Surface entrance off east side of Spadina Rd south of St Clair Ave via service road at south end of Winston Churchill Pk by Nordheimer Ravine 8 Massey Creek 9 Mill 10 Russell 11 Teddington Park 12 Union Stn HLRT 13 Welbeck Surface
170. rs must have and maintain in good standing all applicable licenses including the Ministry of Transportation Driver s Licence during the term of the Contract RECOVERY TOWING TOWING INSTRUCTIONS 1 Ensure that the towing vehicle complies with all state provincial and local laws These laws govern the required use of warning signals night illumination and speed limits 2 safety chain system which is completely independent of primary towing attachments MUST be used Toronto Transit Commission A Terms of Reference Request for Proposal Service January 2013 Page 5 of 10 7 2 7 3 7 4 7 5 7 6 7 7 7 8 7 9 7 10 3 NEVER tow a vehicle over 55 kilometers km hour 35 m p h The exception to this is when travelling on 400 series expressways 4 Refrain from going under a vehicle that has to be lifted unless the vehicle is properly blocked and supported 5 Do not attempt any towing operation which may jeopardize the safety of the operator bystanders or other motorists 6 Secure all loose or protruding parts of damaged vehicles prior to towing 7 If the rear wheels to be left on the ground during the tow front towing only make sure to a Place the shift selector in the Neutral position b As the primary and recommended option mechanically disconnect the driveshaft or As a secondary option remove the rear axle stub shafts and cover the shaft openings to prevent loss of lubricant a
171. s Length 19 26 feet Occurrences Flat Bed Float Service Charge Per Km number ot Kilometres MURIS ee 5 Est Number of p e _ e wire 5 _ rom meses S PAGE 1 OF 3 TORONTO TRANSIT COMMISSION CONFIDENTIAL PROPOSAL NO P08BI13049 NOTE 1 Proponents quoting on any of the listed Region s MUST submit pricing for ALL Regions in order to be considered for award 2 Proponents MUST price every item for each Region for all three 3 years in order to be considered for award 3 Refer to Terms of Reference Section 4 7 a breakdown of the locations covered by each Region listed below Each Region be awarded as a separate Contract to one or more Proponents 4 Priority Emergency tow charge will be paid in addition to the normal hook up charge and distance travelled see Terms of Reference Section 3 5 8 PRICE SCHEDULE 2 REGION 2 DESCRIPTION YEAR 2 YEAR 3 YEAR 1 YEAR 2 YEAR 3 YEAR 1 YEAR 2 YEAR 3 Hook Up Charge Heavy Under Reach Est Number Of 4600 Front Back Tow Hook Ups Hook Up Charge Light Medium Under Est Number Of Reach Front Back Tow Hook Ups Region 2 Mt Est Number Of Dennis Loaded Charge Per Km Front Back Tow 59627 72149 Garage 0990 Recovery Rate Hour Front Back Tow est Number Ot Garage Recovery Hours Arrow Garage and Waiting Time Rate Hour Front Back Tow E number ot Queensway
172. s and thrust washers leit or nght side The paris are to be installed in the same axle side ihey were removed from because of the wear pattern 10 Siore axie shaft and parts in an area inside the vehicie that wiil prevent damage to the axie shait and parts and surrounding area of the vehicle where they are stored i1 Instail planetary gear housing cover with drain plug opening positioned to the top of the axie housing and tighten planetary gear housing cover bolts cS NOTE Positioning the drain plug opening at the top of the axle housing allows for air disciace ment for easier and faster refilling of gear cil 58501 Rev 24 04 98 TTC MATERIALS amp PROCURE Cooyrignt 1998 New Flyer industries Lid 416 537 8385 42 VEHICLE TOWING 12 Add saved oil using oil filler funnel 13 Install and tighten planetary gear housing filler and drain plugs 14 Repeat procedure for cpposite shaft 15 Vehicle is now ready for towing 15 5 Vehicle Removal from Ditch 15 5 1 Chain Pulling Procedure CAUTION Do not use a chain connected directly to the front or rear bumpers to pull the vehi cle 15 5 1 1 Pulling from the Front 1 Connect chain hook onto one side cf each tow adapter pin hele in the front structural tow connectors located behind the front bumper 2 Protect the front bumper during pulling with a 4 x 4 or equivalent wood block placed between the chains and the bo
173. s damage could result 11 Anti lock Brake System ABS Momentarily illuminates when the ignition is turned to the ON position to ensure the circuit is functional If the light remains illuminated continues to flash or fails to illuminate contact Dispatch and advise INTERLOCK SYSTEM Interlock System GS LIFT PARKING TRANS DOOR SHIFT O B ENABLE BRAKE PARK OPEN LOCKED Interlock system 1 Lift Enable Light will illuminate when vehicle doors are opened and parking brake applied 2 Parking Brake Light will illuminate when vehicle is placed is placed in park with the parking brake applied 3 Trans Park Light will illuminate when shifter is placed in park 4 Door Open Light will illuminate when passenger door is open Parking brake does not have to be applied 5 Shift Locked when passenger door are opened Parking brake does not have to be applied WHEEL TRANS SECTION 13 Friendly Bus Instructions page 5 AUXILARY CONTROL PANEL v c e v Multiplex unit This panel is located to the right of the driver s location and contains a series of auxiliary controls for vehicle operation The controls and their functions are listed as they appear reading the panel from left to right top to bottom 1 Front Door Open Switch Continue to depress button until the door is fully open or
174. sembly Alternate lifting points may be available Contact manufacturer before attempting to lift or jack from any other points than those mention above DECEMBER 2002 Section 12 Pg 4 ELF SERVICE MANUAL WHEELS TOWING JACKING SECTION 12 TROUBLE SHOOTING AND PROBLEM DIAGNOSIS Possible Causes Recommended Repair SPECIAL TOOLS Manufacturer Tool Description Manufacturer Tool Part Number TECHNICAL FEATURES Front and rear tires 16 000 Ib 19 5x245 Rear tires 18 000 Ib 19 5x265 DECEMBER 2002 Section 12 Pg 5 ELF SERVICE MANUAL WHEELS TOWING JACKING SECTION 12 LUBRICANTS SEALING COMPOUNDS amp ADHESIVES RECOMMENDED TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS Front and Rear Wheel Nuts DECEMBER 2002 Section 12 Pg 6 ELF SERVICE MANUAL Nova Bus Articulate 18 500 00 1 BUS HOISTING AND TOWING SECTION 18 500 00 HOISTING AND TOWING 2012JA12 WARNING 1 Federal State Provincial Municipal and company including Transit Authority laws and regulations regarding hoisting and towing vehicles must be complied with Also any additional safety equipment as specified by regulation of the above must be in place 2 Improper use of towing and hoisting equipment can be dangerous Incorrect operation can result in bodily injury to the operator helpers and bystanders Only authorized and trained personnel who completely understand the operation of such equipment should be permitted to operate towing and
175. side step 4 Look at the ground below you for hazards prior to stepping to the ground 5 While continuing to use the armrest and grab bar for support step down with one foot at a time to ensure you have safe secure footing Front of Vehicle WHEEL TRANS SECTION 13 Friendly Bus Instructions page 29 Use the High Low method of inspection working from the top of the vehicle to the bottom Safety Validation Sticker Battery compartment Lights Windshield Exterior mirrors Windshield wipers Hazard lights License plate Bumper Exterior body Hatches doors windows Compartments Sides of Vehicle Mud guards and flaps Doors and windows Clearance lights Vehicle exterior Wheels and tires Wheel and hub lugs Exhaust system Main door Ramp Fuel compartment Rear of Vehicle Clearance lights Rear window ramp door Tail brake signal license plate lights punched out with proper date and designation closed and secured proper operation clean no cracks clean amp secure good condition proper tension proper operation secure with proper validation sticker secure inspect for visible damage loose or missing pieces fluid and air leaks closed and secured closed and secured clean secure no cracks or damage closed and secure no breaks or cracks exterior interior emergency door release proper operation clean no visible damage proper inflation amp tread no visible cu
176. smission seiec tcr in neutral N position 4 Refer to figure 8 and position the concave head leor jack under front axle to lower radius rod attach ment DO NOT position jack parallel to bus body Posi dcn at an angle away from side being raised and toward centerline of bus 50 it can move with the suspension as cus is raised if bus is equipped with coticnal front Figure 8 Front Jack Placement jacking pads position jack under pad APR 28 2883 14 83 TTC MATERIALS amp PROCURE October 1998 A WARNING A To reduce the possibility of personal injury position one safety bicck under the front buikhead behind the entrance dcor fig 9 before starting to raise the bus Then additional safety blocks as the bus is being raised 6 Positicn safety Siock under front bulkheac 7 Raise jack to desired height and insert acditicral safety bicck s to heip support the bus anc retain it at that heignt if jack pressure 5 accidentally released 8 To lower bus remove safety and run up Siccks anc Slowly relieve pressure from jack RAISING AND LOWERING THE REAR OF THE BUS NOTE It is recommended that a floor jack with a minimum rating of 10 tons and having a minimum 84nch diameter lifting pad with a minimum 4 3 4 inch spacing between the ears be used to raise and lower the rear of the bus N WARNING A To reduce the possibility of cerscnai Injury cosition a safety ciock underthe
177. st 1997 The Orion vehicie is equipped with two tow eyes above the front bumper see Figure 12 The tow bar must attached to the front tow eyes and secured with clevis pins Figure 13 A pinte ring hock is used to secure the tow bar to the towing vehicle LIFT WITH TOW EYES When towing the vehicie from the with the tow bar always ensure that the necessary safety orecauticns are observed connecting devices are engaged a secondary fastening system is secure Figure 12 Front Towing CLEMS PIN CLEVIS PIN Figure 13 Tow Bar ORION Service Manuai 00 7 9 APR 28 2885 14 01 TTC MATERIALS amp PROCURE 416 537 8385 12 Jacking Hoisting and Towing the Orion t Towing from the Front 1 Apply the parking brakes and place chock behind each of the rear wheels 2 Locate the front auxiliary air filler vaive behind the windshield washer fill door as shown in Figure 14 Cauti A The two tow eyes above the front bumper are provided for use aution with a tow bar only Do not lift the vehicle by the tow eyes 3 Connect the auxiliary air supply to air filler vaive of vehicle eo TROT Juli PE cg Pais e io ebd tug P Note A standard filler valve is also lo 2 cated in the engine compartment 4 24 the bulkhead adjacent to hy draulic tank This vaive is accessi bie through the curb side access door see Figure 15 Hs NI
178. such that they contact the points as far ouibcard as possible 2 Raise the hoist posts so that contact is made Do not lift the vehicle 3 Release the parking brake Figure 13 Hoist Safety Stand 416 537 385 1 28 2008 14 05 TTC MATERIALS amp PROCURE General information ee CAUTION vehicle air pressure is low or unavailable connect a filtered shop air Supply 70 psi minimum to the air System This will hold off the spring brakes and maintain the air pressure in the suspension System eee 4 Always inspect the hoist area and make sure that nothing will interfere with or cause damage to the vehicle Ensure that the hoist pads are still properly locatedat the jacking points and then raise the vehicle 6 Liftthe front and rear o vehicle at the same rate maintaining correct level at all times ee CAUTION Ensure that the Safety stands firmly contact the vehicle frames and do not interfere with the operation of the suspension Do not lower the hoists after the vehicle is supported by the safety stands The hoists are required to support the vehicle s Suspension system eee 7 Engage hoist safety locks and position four safety stands under the vehicle two at the front and two at the rear EM CAUTION When lowering the vehicle slow the descent when the wheels initially touch the ground to allow time for the air bags to inflate Pinching of under inf
179. t axle jacking pads see Figure 10 Position the rear hoist posts suci that they wiil contact the rear axle as far outboard as possible see Figure 11 s E 4262 Figure 10 Front Jacking Pads 2 Raise the hoist posts so that contact is made Do not lift the vehicle 3 Release the parking brake if system air is low connect a filtered auxiliary air supply 70 psi minimum to the air system This will hold off the spring brakes and maintain the air pressure in the suspension sys tem ORICN Service Manual 00 7 7 APR 28 2688 14 01 TTC MATERIALS amp PROCURE 416 537 8385 P 18 Jacking Hoisting and Towing the Orion V 4 Always inspect the hoist area and make sure that nothing will interfere with or cause damage to the bus Figure 11 Typical Rear Hoist Placement 5 Ensure that the hoist adapter pads are still properly located and secured and then lift vehicle 6 Lift the front and rear of vehicie at the same maintaining correct level at ail times 7 Engage hoist safety locks 8 Position four safety stands under the vehicle as previously shown in Figure 9 Ensure that the safety stands firmly contact the bus main frame rails and do not interfere with the operation of the vehicle s Caution suspension Do not lower the hoist after the bus has been Sup ported by the safety stands These are required to support the vehicie s suspension system Do not allow the axles to h
180. t from an ABCC to purchase against the Contract either through the same Purchase Order or through a separate purchase order the Supplier Company shall provide the goods services to the ABCC at the same pricing and terms and conditions as set out in the Contract The Commission reserves the right to add or delete any ABCC and or additional delivery locations during the term of the Contract A listing of current ABCC s may be found on the City s website www toronto ca abcc Toronto Transit Commission Supplementary Conditions Request for Proposal Service January 2013 Page 7 of 6 END OF SECTION Toronto Transit Commission m Terms of Reference Request for Proposal Service January 2013 Page 1 of 10 INDEX PAGE NO BACKGROUND TERM OF THE CONTRACT SCOPE OF WORK DEFINITIONS COMPANY S SERVICES PERMITS AND LICENCES RECOVERY TOWING CHARGES DAMAGES COMPUTERIZED BUSINESS PROCESS MANAGEMENT SOFTWARE TOW MANAGEMENT SOFTWARE ENVIRONMENTAL RESPONSIBILITIES SYSTEM CONTRACT OTHER REQUIREMENTS TTC SERVICES MANAGEMENT REPORTS MEETINGS WIND DOWN CLAUSE ATTACHMENTS APPENDIX 1 TTC PROPERTY LOCATIONS APPENDIX 2 TTC BUS FLEET APPENDIX 3 DISTANCE CHART APPENDIX 4 WARRANTY TOW DISTANCE CHART APPENDIX 5 TTC TOWING BOOKLET APPENDIX 6 SAMPLE TOWING DATA FILE APPENDIX 7 VEHICLE INFORMATION 1 BACKGROUND The TTC currently operates a fleet of approximate
181. t tow the bus a double pick up procedure will have to be performed This procedure consists of lifting the vehicle at the front pick up jack pads with bottle jack 10T floor jack or with the tow truck stinger from under the front frame The vehicle is to be lifted up to the point that a wooden block 4 x 4 could be placed under each tire Once the wooden blocks are in place the forks should be installed at the stinger then the bus is to be lifted for the second time using the stinger CAUTION Never lift tow the vehicle by the front bumper frame El SAFETY STANDS JACKING Bl HOISTING 00 7 11 Figure 12 Front Lift Tow Grasp Points 1 Extend the tow truck lifting arms so that the claws grasp the vehicle frame at the jacking safety stand positions just forward of the front wheels see Figure 12 NOTE A 7 stinger boom extension rated for 20 000 Ibs is the minimum requirement when towing from the front with 2 forks 2 Ensure that the necessary safety precautions are observed connecting devices are engaged and a secondary fastening system i e safety chain is secure 3 Connect the tow truck s auxiliary air supply to the front air filler valve of vehicle to be towed 4 Ensure that the shift selector is in the Neutral position the rear axle stub shafts are removed September 2011 21 General Information 5 Lift the front of the vehicle until the front wheels leave the ground and commen
182. tands chock the rear wheels 6 To lower the front of the vehicle raise vehicle slightly using floor jacks and remove the safety stands 7 Slowly relieve pressure from the jacks to allow bus to lower to the ground SAFETY STANDS UNDER TRAIUNG ARM BUSHING MOUNTING AREA FRONT AXLE SAFETY STAND AND JACK LOCATIONS FIG 00 21 17 MARCH 91 416 537 385 P H3 APR 28 2885 14 01 TTC MATERIALS amp PROCURE ORION SERVICE MANUAL RAISING AND SUPPORTING REAR OF VEHICLE USING FLOOR JACKS AND SAFETY STANDS 1 Ensure the transmission selector is in NEUTRAL release the Parking Brakes prior to raising vehicie with jacks NOTE ff system air is depleted connect filtered shop air supply 70 psi minimum to hold off rear axle spring brakes This will also maintain air suspension system pressure 2 Using two flcor jacks position the concave head of each floor jack under the rear skid plates See figure 00 21 2 NOTE Do not position the jacks parallel to the bus body but rather at an angle away from the sides being raised toward center line of the vefucie This will allow the jacks to roll with the suspension as bus is raised 3 Raise each floor jack until the outside edges of the lifting pad contacts the skid piate 4 Raise each jack alternately so vehicle is basically level as it is being raised 5 Raise bus to the necessary heignt and place a safety stand under the frame area at e
183. tario Retail Sales Tax applicable under the Ontario Retail Sales Tax Act which will be superseded by the HST starting July 7 2010 If a change in the tax or duty payable is announced subsequent to the Proposal closing date any change in tax or duty payable will be to the account of the Commission No additional costs for administration or overhead and profit will be allowed on such changes and the Company shall supply at no cost to the Commission sufficient documentation to permit a determination of the resulting change Where an exemption or recovery of government sales tax custom duties or excise taxes is applicable to the Contract the Company shall provide the Commission where required with all necessary cost information including original invoices and assistance at no cost to facilitate such exemption or recovery of taxes and duties to the credit of the Commission For purchases of material made after the HST is implemented any cost savings that results to the Company as a result of being able to claim the full HST amount as an input tax credit must be passed on to the Commission The Company shall provide the Commission with detailed documentation as requested by the Commission at any time supporting 1 adjustments to the prices to deduct the PST and add the HST and 2 calculations of the tax cost savings with respect to implementation of the HST on July 1 2010 ABCC The Supplier Company acknowledges and agrees that upon reques
184. ter in place insert the Lshaned locking sin through the tow eye Rereat this to install the other adapter 1 Position a towing acacter fig 14 uncer the front ct insert the retaining pins inte the ends cf the locking the Dus carallei to the front extension beams sins Installing LT 183 Towing Adapter 4 amp n 28 2008 14 05 TTC MATERIALS amp PROCURE 416 537 8385 35 0 10 General Information October 1998 6 Secure front axle at normal ride height dy a absorber around the axle anc the upper shock absorber 7 Secure the tow venicie to the adapters fig 15 mounting The chain must be inboard of the shock NP1474 RI gure 15 Attaching to Tow Vehicie New Flyer D40 LF 28 2008 14 05 TTC MATERIALS amp PROCURE 416 537 8385 36 TORONTO TRANSIT COMMISSION SERVICE MANUAL DIESEL 40FT LOW FLOOR TRANSIT BUS This service manual is effective for only those coaches with the following identification Numbers Vehicle Identification Numbers Unit Number 2FYD2LLO5WU018294 2000 SR501 Rev 24 04 98 Copyright 1998 New Flyer Industries Lid D40LF 28 2008 14 03 YO _ AMENEWFLYER 1 1 SR501 Rev A 24 04 98 SAFETY Safety Procedures This section of the service manuai con tains procedures which require the mechanics to strictly observe safety proce dures in order to ensure personal and equipment safety
185. ter saved through improved efficiency 12 SYSTEM CONTRACT OTHER REQUIREMENTS The Company shall assist with the implementation and smooth running of the Contract by meeting with the TTC s SCA on an as required basis The Company shall assign a dedicated Account Representative who shall be available on a regular basis to provide continued assistance to the TTC to resolve Contract related concerns and provide technical assistance throughout the term of the Contract Such services will normally be provided by phone calls and or site visits to deal with various issues during the term of the Contract Toronto Transit Commission Terms of Reference Request for Proposal Service January 2013 Page 9 of 10 12 2 The Company shall only make changes to the account s based on the change request s provided by the TTC s SCA 12 3 The Company shall not make changes to any account s based on request s made by other TTC employee s unless a written pre approval was obtained from the TTC s SCA Any change to the Contract whether by modification and or supplementation must be accomplished by a formal Purchase Order Amendment signed and approved by and between the duly authorized representative of the Company and the TTC s Materials amp Procurement Purchasing Section prior to the effective date of such modification The Company expressly and explicitly understands that no other method and or no other document includi
186. the bulkhead forward cf the rear to support the bus when the rear is being raised Be careful netto damage wheelchair lift or battery box Add final block the is raised tc the ce sired height to prevent the bus lowenng if cressure is accidentally released from th jack WARNING A To reduce possibility of personal injury never get beneath the ous after the jack has been positioned Always position safety biccks under the rear axle 5ulkhead aheac the rear wheels as shown in figure 10 support the cus when che rear is raised i 416 537 8385 P 32 General Information 0A 7 1 Set HAZARD switcn to ON to energize nazarc warning tights 2 If cus has flat tire drive whee needing removec a standard 6 run up Clock to aid in ciacing a jack 3 parking crake anc glace transmission selec tor in neutral N position 4 Refer ta figure 11 Position jack s lifting pad ears to straddle the 4 1 2 inch wide engine cross member Posi tion pad on horizontai flat portion of engine cross mem ber as far forward and as close to engine centerline as cossibie Jack itfting cad should be abcut 33 inches in lower portion ct rear bumper Then cush jack under the cus at a slight angie to ciear rear tow Alterna tively the jack pad welded to the rear of the axie scrinc Deam may
187. tinuing to lower the iack 7 To lower the bus remove safety blocks and sicwiy release pressure from jack 8 Carefully remove jack from under bus TOWING TOWING RECOMMENDATIONS IN Under no circumstances should the bus i N CAUTION towed without first removing the axle shafts This is required to prevent serious damage to the transmission and other important drive and power plant components it is also recom menced that the axle shaft opening be covered tc prevent loss ct lubricant and to prevent the en trance of dirt cr other foreign matter SPECIAL TOWING INSTRUCTIONS N WARNING A To avcid possible iniury NOT go under a bus that is being liftec by towing ecuipment un ess the bus is property blocked and supported Ail state and local laws to buses in tow must followed These include reguiaticns on such items as warning signais night illumination sceed etc A safety chain completely independent of the pri mary lifting and tcwing attachment must ce used e Never tow the Sus over 35 miles hour 55 meters ncur e Locse cr protrucing parts cf a damaged bus secured prior to towing No towing operation which is unsafe in any way fer the towing venicte operator bystanders or other motorists should be attempted An auxiliary air supply of 100 ps
188. tions or when circumstances are such that the vehicle being transported creates a potentially hazardous condition for the safe movement or passage of other motorists 12 Do not tow the vehicle at high speeds 13 UNDER NO CIRCUMSTANCES should certain buses be towed without first having both the driven axle shafts disconnected This precaution is essential in order to avoid damaging the transmission and other major drive train components See the heading REMOVE THE TWO FLANGED DRIVEN SHAFTS in this document 2 18 500 00 5 HOISTING AND TOWING NOVa BUS GENERAL DESCRIPTION cS NOTE The information contained in this document applies to all models of the LFS vehicle including the articulated bus See Annex A unless otherwise specifically mentioned b TL 012 12 There are several hoisting and towing points on the vehicle Use ONLY these points for towing or hoisting Figure 1 Tow Eyes Tow eyes for front towing are generally stored in the front compartment near the operator They should be screwed into the holes at the front of the vehicle See Figure 1 They are designed ONLY for towing the vehicle for very short distances while its wheels are on the ground For example towing within a Transit Authority s garage area or yard or moving a bus on the road into a more convenient and safe position in order to hoist the bus for proper towing Tow eyes must not be used as hoisting points as this could cause damage to the veh
189. trailer generators and air compressors lifts skyjacks etc This type of equipment shall be transported using a flatbed and on occasion floated as towing is NOT an option Also note that some equipment has a very low break over angle and as such the flatbed must be able to accommodate very low equipment such as sweepers Region 1 Company is responsible for providing including but not limited to towing recovery hook up etc services for TTC vehicles listed in 4 4 4 5 and 4 6 listed above belonging to the following locations Malvern Garage Birchmount Garage and Eglinton Garage Company may be requested by the TTC or an approved towing company on occasion to perform work in another region Region 2 Company is responsible for providing including but not limited to towing recovery hook up etc services for TTC vehicles listed in 4 4 4 5 and 4 6 listed above belonging to the following locations Mt Dennis Garage Wilson Garage Arrow Garage and Queensway Garage Company may be requested by the TTC or an approved towing company on occasion to perform work in another region Region 3 Company is responsible for providing including but not limited to towing recovery hook up etc services for TTC vehicles listed in 4 4 4 5 and 4 6 listed above belonging to the following locations Lake Shore Garage non revenue tows revenue vehicles shop to shop yard to yard tows and if required providing additional coverage during incremental
190. transmission shift selector in Neutral position and the parking brake NOT start or run the engine when the bus is supported by a jack 5 Block cr chock the front and rear cf the wneei on the opposite side of the bus being raised to help prevent the bus from moving 8 Use a cor jack for lifting the bus and always Clcc the cody atter the bus has been raised 7 The jack must meet or exceed the minimum requirements uncer RAISING AND LOWERING THE FRONT CF THE SUS or RAISING AND LOWERING THE REAR CF THE BUS later in this section 8 The jack must ccated as indicated in figures 8 11 to prevent the possibility of the jack irem under the 205 9 If removing a flat tire raise the Cus sufficiently te install an inflated scare 22 RAISING AND LOWERING THE 5 Raise jack until center cf lifting cad contacts axie to lower radius rcd attachment or cptional jacking cac f so equiccec FRONT OF THE BUS NOTE A floor jack with a minimum rating of 10 tons and having a minimum 8 inch diameter lifting pad with a minimum 4 3 4 inch spacing between the ears is recommended to be used to raise and lower the bus 1 Set HAZARD switch to ON to energize nazard warning lignts 2 if the bus has a flat tire drive wneei with dat anto a siandard 6 in run up clock to aid in piacing a jack 3 Apply parking brake and placa tran
191. ts bulges in place secure and no damage listen for audible air leaks secured operates properly cycle to ensure proper Operation ramp cap closed properly rear kneel dump valve in horizontal closed position proper illumination secured no breaks or cracks cycle ramp ramp fastener connects to ramp exterior interior emergency door release function all lights proper illumination and operation WHEEL TRANS SECTION 13 Friendly Bus Instructions License plate Bumper Vehicle exterior Doors and windows Railway Crossings Signage Enter Vehicle Inspect the following from inside the vehicle Fire axe Fire Extinguishers 2 Belt Cutters 3 Reflector kit First Aid kit Vehicle paperwork Cabin seats Poles and stanchions Emergency exits windows 2 doors 2 Roof Hatch General interior condition Securement belts Floor Track Driver s Compartment Start engine Main gauges Cycle rear kneeling Air pressure gauge Windshield wipers and washers Heaters and defrosters Turn indicators Interior mirrors Interior lighting Auxiliary Control Panel Fire Suppression System Engine Compartment Temperature Monitoring System page 30 clean secure and valid secure clean no visible body damage secure no breaks or cracks clean and visible present and secured properly tagged charged and secured present tagged damaged check contents and secured check seal ownership Insurance
192. ttom of the front bumper 3 With the assistance of a driver to steer the vehicie release the parking brake and pull the vehicle from the ditch 15 5 1 2 Pulling from the Back 1 Connect a chain hook onto each tow pin located in each main rail behind the rear bumper 2 Protect the rear bumper during pulling with a 4 x 4 or equivalent wood biock placed between the cnains and the bottom of the rear Dumper With the assistance of a driver to steer the vehicle release the parking brake and pull the vehicle from the ditch Gen 25 Orion VII 28 2008 14 04 TTC MATERIALS amp PROCURE ORION AL Jacking and Hoisting Floor Hydraulic Hoist Floor Jack or Stand Precautions A WARNING 416 537 6385 51 General Information Jacking Hoisting and Towing Failure to correctly place floor jacks safety stands and hoisting equipment can result in personal injury and or vehicle damage Place floor jacks safety Stands and hoisting equipment within the areas designated in the procedures If floor hydraulic hoists are used to lift the vehicle minimum capacity of 5 tons 4550 kg The rear floor minimum capacity of 10 tons 9100 kg Each floor jack or stand must have a minimum capacity of at least half of the hoist capacity required for that end of the vehicle Refer to Figure 8 for jacking and hoisting points Always observe the followin
193. uest for Proposal Service January 2013 Page 7 of 10 on the garage copy of the invoice tow slip by a TTC Representative This charge is subject to approval by the TTC s SCA 3 start and finish time of the waiting period charged must be recorded on the invoice using precise time and without rounding to the next 72 hour or hour etc i e 11 27 a m will be recorded as 11 27 a m and not as 11 30 a m 8 3 PRIORITY EMERGENCY TOW 1 occasion the Company may be required to perform priority emergency tows including but not limited to vehicle disabled within the downtown core on a highway or on an expressway is blocking traffic or is involved in an accident and emergency response personnel requires the vehicle to be immediately removed Dispatch will be advised during the call request that the request is a priority emergency tow and this MUST be clearly identified on the tow slip 2 The priority emergency tow premium charge will apply to such tows This charge must be shown separately on each invoice and must be confirmed by a signature on the garage copy of the invoice tow slip by a TTC Representative 4 If the Company is not on scene within forty five 45 minutes of dispatch receiving the call only the standard hook up charge shall be charged The Company may not apply the premium charge to such tows 8 4 NON TOWS RECOVERY REQUIRED 1 On occasions the tow truck operator may be instructed by a TTC Rep
194. uipped with tow hooks and from the rear only if the vehicle is equipped with the optional rear tow eyes If towing from the rear the front drive shaft must be removed In either case when towing The ELF the ignition key must be left in the accessory position to allow the air compressor to maintain air system pressure It may also be necessary to cage the rear emergency brake cylinders to prevent the rear brakes from engaging DECEMBER 2002 Section 12 Pg 3 ELF SERVICE MANUAL WHEELS TOWING JACKING SECTION 12 DO NOT tow the vehicle from the bumpers Personal injury or equipment damage may result JACKING POSITION Jacking points are shown in Fig 12 3 Always secure the vehicle with suitable jack stands NOTE If necessary to support vehicle at rear cab frame area ie front axle removal inspect top cab to body seam for separation and re seal with Sikaflex as required Front axle In front of rear wheel well along body frame Behind rear wheel 9 about 18 inches inboard 12 3 LIFTING INSTRUCTIONS To prevent possible damage to the underbody or components do not drive the vehicle onto the hoist without first checking for possible interference Adapters may be necessary for front and rear to lift the vehicle safely The front pads of the hoist should contact the lifting pads provided on the front axle brackets right and left sides The rear pads of the hoist should contact the rear axle tube as
195. ult in equipment damage WHEEL TRANS SECTION 13 Friendly Bus Instructions page 12 Note An audible beeper will sound for approximately 15 seconds when the kneeling toggle is activated An amber light will also illuminate and flash until the kneeling feature has been returned to the Off position Note The rear door power switch must be switched to the OFF position when not in use Do not drive with this switch in the ON position Rear Ramp Operation To Deploy 1 Follow steps 1 to 7 for Front Door operation 2 Ensure the area is clear of passengers 3 Grasp Ramp handle located to the right of the ramp platform with your right hand 4 Maintain a secure 3 point stance 5 Pull gently on the handle take hold of ramp with your left hand when it is within range and walk the ramp outward When the ramp is nearly extended take your left hand off the ramp and gently lower the platform to ground level 6 Secure the ramp handle in the door tether To Retract and Stow Ensure ramp platform and area is clear 2 Release ramp handle from door bracket 3 Pull gently lifting the ramp up take hold of ramp with your left hand when it is within range and walk the ramp forward When the ramp is at the halfway point take your left hand off the ramp and gently lower the platform into the recessed floor groves 4 Secure ramp handle in locking bracket Interior Front and Rear Doors Manual Release Functions The Front
196. up take hold of ramp with your left hand when it is within range and walk the ramp forward When the ramp is at the halfway point take your left hand off the ramp and gently lower the platform into the recessed floor groves Secure ramp handle in locking bracket Rear Door and Ramp Operation Prior to operating any Door or Ramp the vehicle transmission must be in the Park position Kneel the vehicle before opening passenger doors Failure to do so may result in equipment damage The Operator must always be at the rear of the vehicle when raising or lowering the vehicle The vehicle must be fully raised before the Rear Door Power Switch is turned off Rear Door The Rear Door is controlled by the Operator from the outside of the vehicle The vehicle must be in the Accessory position and the rear door switch authorized on the multiplex panel NOaRWN 8 Bring vehicle to full stop at desired location Place Transmission into Park Turn the vehicle off and into the Accessory position Turn headlights to the park position Authorize the rear door on the multiplex panel Activate the rear door kneeling feature on the airlift module Exit the vehicle via the Driver s door and kneel the bus using the toggle switches located to the right side of the doors Once the vehicle has completed the kneeling function open doors Note Always open the front doors prior to kneeling the vehicle failure to do so may res
197. up to the point that a wooden block 4 x 4 could be placed under each tire Once the wooden blocks are in place the forks should be installed at the stinger then the bus is to be lifted for the second time using the stinger Flat Tow CAUTION The two tow eyes are provided for use with a tow bar only Lifting the vehicle by the tow eyes may result in structural damage do not lift the vehicle by the tow eyes 1 Locate the tow eyes on the main frame braces just beneath the front bumper see Figure 11 20 June 2011 General Information Front Shop Air Valve Figure 12 Front Shop Air Valve 2 Locate the front shop air filler valve behind the windshield washer fill door see Figure 12 3 Connect the towing vehicle s auxiliary air supply to the air filler valve of vehicle to be towed Figure 13 Tow Bar Assembly 4 Attach the tow bar Figure 13 to the front tow eyes and secure it to the towing vehicle Ensure that the necessary safety precautions are observed connecting devices are engaged and a secondary fastening system i e safety chain is secure 5 Ensure that the shift selector is in the Neutral position and the rear axle stub shafts are removed June 2011 21 General Information Lift Tow CAUTION Never lift tow the vehicle by the front bumper frame SAFETY STANDS JACKING Bl HOISTING 00 7 11 Figure 14 Front Lift Tow Grasp Points 1 Extend the tow
198. vehicie to facilitate removal of safety tands or blocking Lower vehicle siowly and carefully Store drive shaft in an area on the vehicle that will prevent damage to ihe drive shait and surrounding area of the vehicie in which it is stored 7 Vehicle is now ready for towing 15 4 gt NOTE Refer to Section 2 of this publication for detailed information and illustrations for axle housing draining filling and axle shaft removal Rear Axle Shaft Removal 1 Push or pull disabled vehicle forward or back until planetary gear housing drain level surface piug is positioned on bottom of axie nous ing Gen 24 Copynght 1998 New F yer indusines Ltd 58501 Rev A 24 04 98 APR 28 2883 14 83 v7 FLYER 2 Attach drain chute to housing planetary gear 3 Position a clean adequate capacity con tainer to capture oii under oil drain chute 4 Remove both cil drain and filler plugs cS NOTE Save used ail to refill planetary gear housing which has a capacity of 3 3 litres 5 Remove eight bolts from planetary end cover 6 Remove outer hex nut from center plug in planetary cover Use 12 mm adapter to turn in the plug to release cover pre load 7 Mark planetary assembly and axle housing to align for re assembly 8 Puil out planetary assembly and axle shaft 9 Pull axie shaft with sun gear out cf axie housing TS NOTE Label axie shaft snap ring shim
199. vehicle can be accomplished using devices such as jacks tow truck lifting arms etc Although the following procedure mainly describes lifting with floor jacks the basic vehicle and personal safety precautions would apply to all lifting devices and methods 1 Use blocks chocks at the front or rear wheels as applicable to prevent vehicle movement 2 Ensure that the shift selector is in the Neutral position and then release the parking brakes 12 June 2011 General Information EJ NOTE If vehicle air pressure is low or unavailable connect a filtered auxiliary shop air supply 70 psi minimum to the air system This will hold off the spring brakes and maintain air pressure in the suspension system 3 raise the vehicle use two floor jacks and position the concave head of each jack with the lift pad see Figure 4 CAUTION The tow eyes are designed for pulling the vehicle only Attempting to tow the vehicle using the tow eyes only will cause structural damage Do not lift the vehicle from the tow eyes 4 Raise each floor jack until the center of the lifting pad contacts the frame and position securely 5 Raise each floor jack alternately so that the vehicle is basically level as it is raised 6 Raise the vehicle to the required height and adjust the safety stands under the frame section 7 To lower the vehicle a Raise the vehicle slightly using the floor jacks and then remove the
200. w St 777 Victoria Park Ave 701 Warden Ave 1500 Weston 160 Transit Rd 1 York Mills Rd 73 Oakvale Ave 169 Long Branch Ave 137 Winona Dr 2327 Danforth Ave 369 Carlaw Ave 550 Sheppard Ave East 1209 Sheppard Ave East 1700 Sheppard Ave East 1 Asquith 2 Beaches 3 Bedford 4 Beresford closed 5 Berwick 6 Broadview 7 Casa Loma 8 Coxwell 9 Davisville 10 Delaware 11 Downsview Carhouse 12 Ellesmere 13 Fairholme 14 Finch 15 Glenayr 16 Granby 17 Greenwood 18 Harbourfront 19 Hillcrest 20 Indian Grove 21 Islington 22 Jane 23 Kennedy 24 Kipling 25 Lakeshore 26 Lansdowne 27 Lawrence 28 Lawrence East 29 Lippincott 30 McCowan Lawson Rd Port Union Rd East Ave McCowan Rd Bellamy Rd Markham Rd Lawrence Ave E Bl EMERGENCY EXITS Denotes Emergency Cart Location Surface entrance in the service bldg on the west side of Birchmount Rd south of Comstock Rd Surface entrance is at the northeast corner of Church amp Yonge St 1 Birchmount 2 Church Avo 3 Clanton Park 4 Glenayr Surface entrance is north from Transit Rd Portal Access Surface entrance is either east on Burton Rd from Bathurst St or west on Burton Rd from Spadina Rd then south on Glenayr Rd to Emergency Bldg 5 Lytton Blvd Surface entrance is at the northwest corner of Lytton Blvd amp Yonge St Entrance is from the d
201. w eyes are designed for flat towing the bus ONLY with all of the bus s wheels on the ground Lifting the vehicle by the tow eyes is forbidden as it would cause serious damage If the bus must be lifted to facilitate towing chains shall be attached to the frame ends of the left and right radius rod brackets The ends of these chains shall be attached to the towing vehicle apparatus Raised buses shall also have the suspension secured to the chassis to prevent damage from overextending A loader divider such as a piece of 4 X 4 hardwood shall be used under the front bumper support brackets The air system on a disabled bus in tow shall be connected to the towing vehicle s air system A minimum pressure of 100 PSI is required to ensure parking breaks remain released and air suspension pressure is maintained while the bus is towed A bus being towed must be equipped with turn signal and brake lighting bars and any other lighting required by law to provide safe and legal lighting When towing a bus from the rear care shall be taken to avoid sudden wheel shocks that could damage bus steering components i e driving over a curb and or large pot holes The following pages contain towing excerpts taken from bus manufacturers service manuals detailing towing practises for TTC s buses These are provided to the Company to ensure that the correct towing practises are followed for each bus group and to prevent damage to the bus NOTE All towing rel
202. ward the Company is to submit a plan to implement this requirement complete with project completion milestones to the TTC s SCA within approximately fourteen 14 business days of award notification The tow management system is to provide the following functions The TTC is to have access to the system and have the capability to retrieve the TTC s historical data account information and all other information related to the performance of the Work In addition the Company will provide the TTC s Representative access to any reports with print capabilities generated by the system The objective of the use of the tow management system is to provide an efficient and configurable work process that will allow the TTC to retrieve relevant information to create accurate statistical reports for budgeting purposes The information stored in this system must be easily manipulated to generate customized reports as required All data and reports shall be the property of the TTC The Company is required to have a system in place within the first six 6 months of contract award unless otherwise agreed upon by the TTC s SCA 11 ENVIRONMENTAL RESPONSIBILITIES The TTC has implemented a Green Procurement Policy GPP It is important for the TTC to partner with companies that are strategically positioned to provide leadership and guidance throughout the implementation of the GPP Throughout the Contract the Company is to work with the TTC on improving th
203. wing 1 Cannot handle due to present capacity and cannot L1 3 Insufficient time to prepare a Proposal submission 0 meet completion requirements 4 Other please specify 2 Requirement too large too small L1 L1 TORONTO TRANSIT COMMISSION CONFIDENTIAL PROPOSAL NO P08BI13049 NOTE 1 Proponents quoting on any of the listed Region s MUST submit pricing for ALL Regions in order to be considered for award 2 Proponents MUST price every item for each Region for all three 3 years in order to be considered for award 3 Refer to Terms of Reference Section 4 7 for a breakdown of the locations covered by each Region listed below Each Region be awarded as a separate Contract to one or more Proponents 4 Priority Emergency tow charge will be paid in addition to the normal hook up charge and distance travelled see Terms of Reference Section 3 5 8 PRICE SCHEDULE 1 REGION 1 NO DESCRIPTION YEARI YEAR 2 YEAR 3 YEAR 1 YEAR 2 YEAR 3 YEAR 1 YEAR 2 YEAR 3 Hook Up Charge Heavy Under Reach Est Number Of 2896 3186 Front Back Tow Hook Ups Hook Up Charge Light Medium Under Est Number Of 100 100 Reach Front Back Tow Hook Ups Kilometres Malvern Recovery Rate Hour Front Back Tow Est Number Of Garage Recovery Hours Birchmount Garage Waiting Time Rate Hour Front Back Tow sd number ot _ Waiting Hours Eglinton Garage Flat Bed Float Service Weight Capacity Est Number of gt 20 000 Ib
204. workers or applicants for employment as workers because of race creed colour national origin political or religious affiliation gender sexual orientation age marital status record of offences family relationship or disability RECORDS AND AUDIT The Commission may inspect and audit the books payrolls account and records of the Company at any time as deemed necessary by the Commission prior to completion of the Work and thereafter for a period of two 2 years to verify the Company s valuations of Contract Amendments cancelled Work and claims and the Company shall supply certified copies of the books payrolls accounts and any other records to the Commission or access to same as required by the Commission SEVERABILITY Any condition clause section subsection or other subdivision of the Contract or any other provision of this Contract which is or becomes illegal invalid or unenforceable shall be severed from this Contract and be ineffective to the extent of such illegality invalidity or unenforceability and shall not affect or impair the remaining provisions thereof SUSPENSION OR TERMINATION The Commission may for cause or convenience suspend or terminate further performance of all or any portion of the Work at any stage of undertaking by notice in writing to the Company On the date of receipt of such notice the Company shall immediately discontinue the Work being performed by itself or its Subcontractors as instructed a

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