MIL-B-62152 Bus, Motor: Ambulance, Intercity, 40 Passenger, 6X2 Or 6X4This specification covers a six-wheel, four- or two-rear wheel drive, diesel engine driven, intercity type motor bus ambulance, having a seating capacity for 40 adult passengers for long distance transportation. The bus has features to allow ready conversion to accommodate 18 litter patients, the driver, and four seated attendants. Except for customized ambulance conversion features, vehicles procured under this specification are commercial items. Frame and all chassis components, heating and air conditioning equipment shall be commercially available items. The vehicle shall be warranted as specified in the procurement documents.

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temperature gradient within the bus. The cooling performance specified herein shall be met when

bus is traveling at 65 mph and when standing still with main engine at a fast idle. The air

conditioning system shall be integrated with the heating system to the maximum extent possible,

and shall automatically proportion air in the ratio of 20 percent fresh air, 80 percent recirculated

air. All air shall pass through the filter system. Air conditioner controls shall be panel mounted

within easy reach of the seated driver. The air conditioner compressor and fans shall be driven by

other than a hydraulic system.

3.5.10.4.1 Independent system. When an independent air conditioning system is

furnished, it shall be powered by a diesel engine of not less than 35 horsepower rating. Engine

fuel shall be from the main engine fuel tank. All air conditioning components except the

evaporator shall be located in a compartment under the floor. Air conditioning engine starter

safety control switches to cut out driver's controls, compartment lamp switch and junction panel

shall be installed in the auxiliary engine compartment, in addition to controls provided at the

driver's seat. The air conditioner shall be designed for bus operation and shall be complete with

all necessary controls for automatic operation of the unit after the power unit has been started and

the compressor engaged. The air conditioning system may include a 110-volt ac alternator,

driven by the auxiliary engine, to power air conditioning blowers.

3.5.11 Bus body equipment. Body equipment shall be complete with all accessories

listed by the bus body manufacturer as standard equipment and, in addition, shall include items

specified in 3.5.11.1 through 3.5.11.10.

3.5.11.1 Rearview mirrors. One nonglare type mirror having not less than 49 square

inches of reflective area or a convex mirror not less than 35 square inches in area shall be

mounted inside the bus. Two rearview mirrors shall be mounted outside at the front of the bus.

The reflecting surface of each outside mirror shall be not less than 8 inches by 8 inches in size.

Outside mirrors shall be mounted one each on the left and right side of the bus and shall have

retractable arms. Mirrors shall be friction mounted to prevent damage when struck. Additional

mirrors as required shall be provided for adequate driver's viewing the loading of ambulatory

patients and passengers.

3.5.11.2 Sunvisor. An adjustable sunvisor shall be furnished.

3.5.11.3 Emergency reflective triangles. Three emergency reflective triangles

conforming to Federal Motor Carrier Safety Regulation 393.95(f)(2)(i) shall be furnished and

properly stowed.