ARBOC Spirit 2015 User manual

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2015 Spirit of Mobility
ARBOC Specialty Vehicles, LLC.
Service & Operations Manual
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2015 Spirit of Freedom
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CONTENTS
CONTENTS ..................................................................................................................................2
FOREWARD .................................................................................................................................5
OVERVIEW...................................................................................................................................6
VEHICLE INFORMATION ............................................................................................................7
ARBOC Specialty Vehicles, LLC Limited Warranty..........................................................................7
General Motors “G Van Cut-Away” (GMT 610) Chassis................................................................11
Dealer Documentation.........................................................................................................................12
Important Decal Information and Location.......................................................................................12
Important Decal Information and Location.......................................................................................13
Suggested Pre-trip Inspection............................................................................................................14
Driver’s Compartment..........................................................................................................................15
ARBOC Specialty Vehicles Control Panel........................................................................................17
Intermotive Interlock System Display................................................................................................19
Velvac Remote/Heated Mirror Directional Controls (Optional).....................................................20
Thermo King ClimaAIRE Controls (Optional)..................................................................................21
Axion Destination Sign Controls (Optional)......................................................................................28
Luminator Destination Sign (ODK4 Controller) Operations (Optional Equipment)....................44
MobiLite Destination Sign Operations (Optional Equipment)........................................................59
Manual Operation of the Power Ramp (Optional Equipment).......................................................
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Emergency Exits...................................................................................................................................82
Q-Straint QRT User Instructions (Optional Equipment).................................................................83
Q-Straint Q’UBE User Instructions (Optional Equipment).............................................................84
Troubleshooting....................................................................................................................................85
MAINTENANCE..........................................................................................................................86
Preventative Maintenance Schedule.................................................................................................86
Suggested Stock Replacement Parts...............................................................................................87
Front Suspension Assembly (Spirit of Mobility)...............................................................................88
Rear Suspension Assembly (Spirit of Mobility)................................................................................90
Rear Suspension U-Bolt Service Recommendations (Spirit of Mobility).....................................91

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Air Suspension (Spirit of Mobility)......................................................................................................92
Air Suspension – Component Service Schedule...........................................................................119
Mor/ryde Rear Suspension (Spirit of Freedom).............................................................................120
Torque Specifications........................................................................................................................124
Electrical – Legend.............................................................................................................................126
Electrical – Schematics and Routings.............................................................................................132
Electrical – Symbols...........................................................................................................................133
Electrical – Cab Routing....................................................................................................................134
Electrical – Driver Side Routing.......................................................................................................137
Electrical – Passenger Side Routing...............................................................................................138
Electrical – Aux Heater Routing.......................................................................................................139
Electrical – Dual Aux Heater Routing..............................................................................................140
Electrical – Rear Cap Routing..........................................................................................................141
Electrical – Switch Panel Routing....................................................................................................142
Electrical – Under Cab Routing........................................................................................................143
Electrical – Ricon Ramp Routing.....................................................................................................144
Electrical – Braun Ramp Routing.....................................................................................................145
Electrical – Door Ajar Routing..........................................................................................................146
Electrical – Power Seat.....................................................................................................................147
Electrical – Auto Lighting Schematic...............................................................................................148
Electrical – Battery (Gas) Circuit Schematics................................................................................149
Electrical – Entry Door Schematic...................................................................................................150
Electrical – Auxiliary Heater Schematic..........................................................................................151
Electrical – Ramp Schematic & Lighting.........................................................................................152
Electrical – Intermotive Interlock......................................................................................................153
Electrical – Intermotive Schematics................................................................................................164
Electrical – Intermotive Interlock Diagnostics................................................................................165
Electrical – Interior Lighting Schematics.........................................................................................177
Electrical – Rear Door Schematics..................................................................................................178

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Electrical – Optional Power Distribution Module (PDM)...............................................................179
Electrical – Stop Request Schematic..............................................................................................180
Electrical – Radio Schematic............................................................................................................181
Electrical – Auxiliary Battery Compartment (Spirit of Mobility)....................................................182
Electrical – Auxiliary Battery Compartment (Spirit of Freedom).................................................183
Electrical – Standard SOM Rear Tail Light Details.......................................................................184
Electrical – Standard SOF Rear Tail Light Details........................................................................185
Exterior Components (Spirit of Mobility).........................................................................................186
Exterior Components (Spirit of Freedom).......................................................................................191
Interior Components – Front ABS....................................................................................................195
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FOREWARD
Thank you for your business and congratulations on your purchase of our product.
Every ARBOC Specialty Vehicles, LLC bus we build complies with or exceeds ADA
standards. Our primary focus is on all of your passengers, all of the time.
Welcome to ARBOC Specialty Vehicles, LLC. Our Spirit of Mobility (SOM) and Spirit of
Freedom (SOF) feature premium technology for safety, reliability, and ease of
operation. We realize that as a Service/Parts or Operating professional that you
represent your agency and ultimately, our product. Your understanding of the parts and
procedures to maintaining the vehicle is vital to your satisfaction. We hope that you will
find this manual to be an informative and useful reference tool.
Our Spirit of Mobility and Spirit of Freedom are built on the GM 3500/4500 chassis and
include premium components for the most reliable and comfortable travel experience.
Because most functions and features are unchanged, the GM service manual should be
reviewed in conjunction with this guide for location, proper operation, and service of
these features. Reference to the GM Service Manual is REQUIRED for specific
information on safety practices, cautions, and important information such as torque
specifications.
Please contact ARBOC Specialty Vehicles, LLC Service Operations with any questions
and/or suggestions at 1-888-953-5555.
ARBC Specialty Vehicles
51165 Greenfield Parkway
Middlebury, Indiana 46540
Publication Number SM13-001
Copyright 2013 ARBOCSV
Notice
The information presented in this manual is correct at the time of printing. However,
ARBOC Specialty Vehicles reserves the right to make changes without notice as we
move towards our ongoing product improvements, policies, and procedures.

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OVERVIEW
This Spirit of Mobility bus features premium technology for safety, reliability and ease of
operation. Your understanding of the proper operation of this bus is absolutely essential
to succeed in these key areas.
This guide was crafted to familiarize the operator with basic procedures. It must be read
and understood before driving and operating the controls. It is not all-inclusive of
situations that may occur. Operators must have a level of skill and familiarity that does
not come without conventional experience. Once understood and practiced, operation
will be straightforward and comfortable.
Your Spirit of Mobility bus is known to provide some of the most comfortable ride
characteristics available. Remember that this unit is larger than a typical automobile.
Care must be taken to insure all paths are clear before moving any bus in any direction.
Safe operation requires care and common sense.
In this guide you will find examples of standard and optional equipment. Your Spirit of
Mobility bus is equipped as specified and may have features in addition to this guide’s
content. There may also be examples represented that are not part of your bus as built.
All information contained is based on information available at the time of printing. With
our program of ongoing improvement, ARBOC Specialty Vehicles, LLC reserves the
right to make changes without notice.

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VEHICLE INFORMATION
ARBOC Specialty Vehicles, LLC Limited Warranty
Scope
ARBOC Specialty Vehicles, LLC (ARBOC) warrants to the original purchaser that each
new transit vehicle sold by an authorized ARBOC dealer (“Dealer”) will be free from
defects in material and workmanship under normal use and service within these limits:
1. For three (3) years/36,000 miles, whichever occurs first, from the original purchase
date (“Warranty Period”), the transit vehicle portions, which may also be described
as the final stage up-fit, in each case originally built, installed, or modified by
ARBOC, specifically, electrical systems unrelated to the propulsion of the vehicle,
flooring, manual ramp, chassis-frame sections, and other interior and exterior
components, not warranted separately by the manufacturer.
2. For five (5) years/100,000 miles, whichever occurs first, from the original purchase
date (“Warranty Period”), the basic body structural components in each case
originally built, installed, or modified by ARBOC, specifically, the exterior sidewalls,
rear wall, roof structure, and floor structures.
ARBOC’s sole obligation and your exclusive remedy under this Limited Warranty is to
repair or replace the defective item or provide other such relief as ARBOC deems
appropriate in its sole discretion. ARBOC reserves the right to substitute parts or
components of substantially equal quality.
Conditions
This Limited Warranty:
1. applies only to new transit vehicles and does not include vehicles: (a) considered
“distressed” (i.e., not purchased as new or not sold as new by a Dealer); (b)
purchased from unauthorized dealers, through auction, through banks, or financial
institutions; (c) sold to the Dealer “AS IS” with no warranty; or (d) used for
promotional purposes.
2. is not transferable. Original purchasers must be properly registered with ARBOC
within thirty (30) days of the first day of the Warranty Period to be considered for
eligibility.
3. applies only to vehicles registered and used in one of the United States or Canada.

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VEHICLE INFORMATION
Exclusions
Any claim or damage related to or caused by the following are specifically EXCLUDED
FROM COVERAGE IN THIS LIMITED WARRANTY:
1. Items with a Separate Manufacturer’s Warranty.
a. The automotive chassis or any components thereof which are warranted
separately by the chassis manufacturer, including but not limited to
problems caused by or related to the engine, drive train, steering,
electrical system, fuel system, brake system, wheel balance or alignment,
tires, batteries, and gauges; and
b. Components that are warranted separately by the component
manufacturer, including but not limited to batteries, seating, electronic
components (TVs, radios, PA systems, signs, etc.), windows, passenger
entrance door, electric ramps, heating and air conditioning not related to
the chassis system.
2. Maintenance and Service. Maintenance items, such as filters, belts, fluids or
other operational parts and supplies, service calls and procedures, such as
adjustments to doors and ramps, that are part of normal, routine maintenance.
3. Wear and Tear. Wear and tear from operation.
4. Other Causes.
a. Use or loading in excess of stated capacities or in non-standard
applications, including but not limited to off-road use;
b. Abuse, misuse, accident, collision, neglect, negligence, vandalism, fire,
riot, war, terrorism, or Acts of God;
c. The environment, including but not limited to rust, exposure to natural
atmospheric elements, corrosion, ash or fumes, road hazards, rock chips
or other road debris, flaking, peeling, fading, or discoloration of the exterior
or finish;
d. Structural or other modification or alteration;
e. Unauthorized repair or attempted repair;
f. Cosmetic flaws, including but not limited to scratches, bumps, minor
imperfections;
g. Upholstery damage, including but not limited to tears, punctures, misuse,
or fading;
h. Mold or mildew;
i. Exterior paint or finish (except for apparent application defects
documented and communicated to ARBOC at the time of delivery) unless
covered by a separate paint manufacturer’s warranty.
j. Chemical off-gassing of any type; and
k. Aging of exterior fiberglass materials, including but not limited to yellowing,
curing, or surface stress cracks (or crazing).

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VEHICLE INFORMATION
Disclaimer of Warranties and Consequential and Incidental Damages
EXCEPT AS STATED IN THIS LIMITED WARRANTY, ARBOC MAKES NO EXPRESS
OR IMPLIED REPRESENTATIONS OR WARRANTIES, AND ARBOC HEREBY
EXPRESSLY DISCLAIMS OR LIMITS TO THE TERM OF THIS LIMITED WARRANTY
ALL OTHER WARRANTIES, EXPRESS OR IMPLIED, INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED
TO WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY AND FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR
PURPOSE. Some states do not allow limitations on how long an implied warranty lasts,
so the above limitation may not apply to you.
No person has authority to extend, enlarge, amend, or modify this Limited Warranty.
Dealer is not ARBOC’s agent, but an independent entity. ARBOC is not responsible for
any undertaking, representation, or warranty made by any Dealer or other person
different from or in addition to those expressly set forth in this Limited Warranty.
THIS LIMITED WARRANTY EXPRESSLY EXCLUDES ALL SPECIAL, INDIRECT,
CONSEQUENTIAL, AND INCIDENTAL DAMAGES, INCLUDING, BUT NOT LIMITED
TO TRANSPORTING THE VEHICLE FOR SERVICE, LOSS OF USE OR PROFITS,
LOSS OR DAMAGE TO PERSON OR PROPERTY, INCONVENIENCE, OR LOSS OF
TIME. Some states do not allow the exclusion or limitation of consequential or
incidental damages, so the above exclusions may not apply to you.
Legal Claims
ANY ACTION TO ENFORCE THIS LIMITED WARRANTY, ANY IMPLIED WARRANTY
ALLEGED TO EXIST, OR ANY STATUTORY CLAIM MUST BE COMMENCED
WITHIN ONE (1) YEAR AFTER THE EXPIRATION OF THIS WARRANTY. THE
EXCLUSIVE JURISDICTION AND APPLICABLE LAW FOR DECIDING ANY CLAIMS
RELATING TO THE SALE, PURCHASE, OR USE OF THE TRANSIT VEHICLE, THIS
LIMITED WARRANTY, ANY IMPLIED WARRANTY, OR ANY STATUTORY RIGHTS
OR CAUSES OF ACTION FOR DEFECTS OR REPRESENTATIONS OF ANY
NATURE FOR DAMAGES DUE FROM SUCH DEFECTS OR REPRESENTATIONS
SHALL BE IN THE COURTS IN THE STATE OF MANUFACTURE WITHOUT
REGARD TO ANY STATE’S CONFLICT OF LAWS PROVISION. If any provision of
this Limited Warranty shall for any reason be held to be unenforceable in whole or in
part in any respect, then such unenforceable provision or part shall be construed as if it
had never been contained in this Warranty. This Warranty gives you specific legal
rights, and you may have other rights that vary from state to state.

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VEHICLE INFORMATION
Attorney’s Fees, Costs and Expenses
If you or anyone on your behalf files any lawsuit or legal proceeding, the prevailing party
shall be entitled to recover attorney’s fees and legal costs and expenses incurred up to
a maximum recovery of twenty-five percent (25%) of the total retail cost of the vehicle.
The determination of the “prevailing party” shall be made by comparing any offers made
by ARBOC to you prior to or during the pendency of the lawsuit or proceeding, whether
through final judgment, mediation, or other form of settlement.
To Obtain Service
For warranty service, simply contact an authorized ARBOC Dealer or authorized service
center for an appointment or consultation, and then take the vehicle (at your expense)
to the servicing facility. If you have a problem obtaining satisfactory and timely warranty
service, please call us on our toll free line (1-866-953-5555) so that we may attempt to
resolve your concerns. Under the terms of this Limited Warranty, ARBOC reserves the
right to perform warranty repair upon any alleged defect at ARBOC’s manufacturing
facility.