Forest river Starcraft Bus Manual de usuario

A DIVISION OF FOREST RIVER, INC.

800-348-7440

Fax: 574-533-1106

SHUTTLE BUS

OWNER’S MANUAL

Important Bus Information

Date of Delivery:_________________ Bus Body #_________________________

Chassis Make:__________________________VIN#: _______________________

Dealership:____________________ Salesman:____________________________

Telephone:____________________ Service Manager:______________________

CONTENTS

Warning............................................................................................................................. 3

Owner Assistance.............................................................................................................. 4

Starcraft Bus Limited Warranty..................................................................................... 4

Chassis Warranty.............................................................................................................. 4

Other Warranties.............................................................................................................. 4

Starcraft Warranty Coverage.......................................................................................... 5

Repairs Covered.................................................................................................... 5

Component Replacement/Exchange.................................................................... 5

Overview................................................................................................................ 5

Repair or Replacement Items.............................................................................. 5

Corrosion/Rust...................................................................................................... 5

Warranty Repairs................................................................................................. 5

Appearance Items ................................................................................................. 6

Alterations ............................................................................................................. 6

Product/Design Changes ...................................................................................... 6

Rental Vehicle/Incidental Charges...................................................................... 6

Adjustments........................................................................................................... 6

Unit Identification Numbers............................................................................................ 7

Starcraft Bus Production Number........................................................................ 7

Vehicle Identification Number (VIN).................................................................... 7

Safety Warnings and Precautions...................................................................................7

Caution Symbol....................................................................................................... 7

We Care About Our Customers...................................................................................... 7

Safety Alert.............................................................................................................. 7

Be Prepared for Emergencies.......................................................................................... 8

Escape Routes.......................................................................................................... 8

Emergency Escape Windows............................................................................ 8

Emergency Escape Hatch.................................................................................. 8

Emergency Doors............................................................................................... 8

Electric Entry Door Release Lever...................................................................8

Fire Extinguisher(s)................................................................................................ 8

Fire Prevention Suggestions.............................................................................. 8

Park Safely............................................................................................................... 9

Vehicle Safety Standard Certification Labels................................................................ 9

Tire and Rim Certification Label.......................................................................... 9

Vehicle Weight and Loading Restrictions Label.................................................. 9

Weighing the Unit................................................................................................... 9

Pre-Travel Instructions.................................................................................................. 10

Review this Operations/Service Manual............................................................. 10

Read the Chassis Owner Manual........................................................................ 10

Before You Drive Away.................................................................................................. 10

Driving Tips........................................................................................................... 11

The Bus Construction..................................................................................................... 11

Exterior Components....................................................................................... 11

Roof Area.......................................................................................................... 12

Fiberglass or ABS Areas ................................................................................. 12

Seams and Moldings........................................................................................ 12

Emergency Escape Routes .............................................................................. 12

Escape Hatch............................................................................................... 12

Emergency Exit Egress Window............................................................... 13

Passenger Windows ......................................................................................... 13

T-Slide Window........................................................................................... 13

Full View Curb Window ............................................................................ 13

Window Maintenance................................................................................. 14

Doors ................................................................................................................. 14

Manual Bi-Fold Entry Door....................................................................... 14

Electric Bi-Fold Entry Door....................................................................... 14

Electric Entry Door Key Switch................................................................ 14

Door Emergency Release Handle.............................................................. 15

Wheel Chair Lift Door................................................................................ 15

Rear Exit Doors........................................................................................... 15

Standard Door........................................................................................ 15

Emergency Exit Door ............................................................................ 15

Rear Luggage Compartment Door............................................................ 15

Under Carriage Luggage Doors ................................................................ 15

Battery Box Door ........................................................................................ 16

Maintaining the Doors................................................................................ 16

Mirrors.............................................................................................................. 17

Exterior Lights/Reflectors............................................................................... 17

Skirting.............................................................................................................. 18

Lower A/C Condenser Unit............................................................................. 18

Batteries/Battery Box....................................................................................... 18

Underbody Area............................................................................................... 18

Air Ride Suspension......................................................................................... 19

Wheels and Rims.............................................................................................. 19

Tires................................................................................................................... 19

Custom Paint Graphics................................................................................... 20

Vinyl Graphics ................................................................................................. 20

Destination Signs.............................................................................................. 20

Interior Components and Operations................................................................. 21

Walls and Ceilings............................................................................................ 21

Stanchion/Modesty Panel or Grab Rails........................................................ 21

Flooring............................................................................................................. 22

Interior Luggage Racks................................................................................... 22

Electrical Systems ............................................................................................ 23

Switch Panel .....................................................................................................23

Switch Panel Maintenance and Care........................................................ 23

Electronic Audio/Video Systems..................................................................... 24

Voyager System................................................................................................ 24

Factory Air Conditioning System................................................................... 25

Auxiliary Air Conditioning System................................................................ 25

Heating Systems............................................................................................... 25

Fast Idle............................................................................................................. 25

Seating.................................................................................................................... 26

Drivers Seating................................................................................................. 26

Passenger Seating............................................................................................. 27

Other Types of Seating and Seating Operations........................................... 27

Seating Care .....................................................................................................28

Warning

This manual contains important information, which the owner and driver must know and

understand for safe operation of your Starcraft Bus. Therefore, your Starcraft Bus should not be

driven or occupied prior to the operator’s reading and thorough understanding of the information

and warnings contained herein. Failure to read and study this manual before operation or

occupancy could result in costly damage to your bus and serious personal injury or even death to

you and others.

Never leave children unattended in or about the motor vehicle or allow children to gain access to

vehicle without adult supervision. Leaving children unattended in or about any motor vehicle

poses a serious risk of personal injury or even death to such children and others. A Starcraft Bus

is no exception. Indeed, your Starcraft Bus conversion has many unique features, which are

designed for adult operation and use only after a careful and complete reading of the instructions

and information contained in this Operation Manual. Such features could present a substantial

risk of personal injury or death to children left unattended in or about the vehicle.

If questions arise after reading this manual, contact:

Starcraft Bus Customer Support,

1-800-348-7440

Fax: 574-533-1106

Note: All information and specifications in this Operation Manual are current at the time of

printing. However, due to the Starcraft Bus policy of continuous product improvement, we

reserve the right to make changes at any time without written notice or obligation. This operation

manual explains the operation of Starcraft’s standard and optional equipment. Therefore, you

may find information for equipment not installed in your vehicle.

Note: The information and specifications contained in this operation manual are intended to

supplement any manuals supplied by the vehicle manufacturer and/or accessories manufacturer’s

manual. Refer to these manuals for operating information.

Owner Assistance

This section explains the warranty coverage on your Starcraft Bus. It is important that you read

and understand the information contained here. Retain this manual in your vehicle for future

reference. This manual and warranty information does not apply to any chassis manufacture

coverage. Problems or questions relating to the chassis should be directed to the dealership from

whom you bought the vehicle. Any assistance you require on the Starcraft Bus conversion should

first be requested from your selling dealer. Should you have any difficulty in getting a matter

resolved, contact the Starcraft Bus Customer Support Department.

Starcraft Bus Limited Warranty

The terms and conditions of the limited warranty are set forth in the Starcraft Bus Limited

Warranty, located in the information packet included with your Starcraft Bus. Please read your

Starcraft Bus Limited Warranty carefully and familiarize yourself with what it covers. If you

haven’t received a copy of the complete Limited Warranty statement, request a copy from your

dealer or call us at 1-800-348-7440. The Starcraft Bus Limited Warranty warrants the material

and workmanship that are included in our manufacturing process.

The chassis and certain other components in a Starcraft Bus are under warranty by the chassis

manufacturer and/or component manufacturers.

This Owner’s Manual is NOT a warranty.

Chassis Warranty

Your vehicle chassis is warranted by the manufacturer (Ford, General Motors, International or

Freightliner). The information packet included in your bus will contain the chassis Owner’s

Manual and warranty information for the bus chassis.

Other Warranties

Some of the components in or on your bus have their own warranties. Your owner’s information

packet contains the specific warranties for these components. In some cases, separate warranty

cards may need to be completed and mailed to activate these warranties.

If, after reviewing the warranties in your Owner’s Packet, you have questions about coverage

included in the Starcraft Bus Limited Warranty, coverage by the chassis manufacturer or

warranty coverage by others, please ask your dealer.

Starcraft Warranty Coverage

Repairs covered

Starcraft Bus covers repairs to correct material or workmanship-related problems, properly noted

and recorded during the warranty period, as it relates to the conversion portion of the vehicle.

Starcraft Bus will allow for repairs to the conversion portion during the warranty periods in

accordance with the terms, conditions and limitations of the warranty.

Component Replacement/Exchange

Starcraft Bus reserves the right to replace defective components with new, re-manufactured,

reconditioned or repaired components. Replacement parts are covered for the remainder of the

warranty period.

Overview

Starcraft Bus does not warranty the automotive chassis. The repair or replacement of items such

as soft trim, interior trim and other appearance items manufactured and installed by Starcraft Bus

is confined to cases where the item is defective and not to cases involving wear, neglect or

accident. Imperfections in body paint, rocker panel paint, exterior moldings or graphics applied

by Starcraft Bus are normally apparent during new vehicle inspection by the dealer and/or retail

customer and are to be corrected at that time. Any and all parts supplied with the automotive

chassis by the chassis manufacturer are strictly not covered by Starcraft Bus. These include, but

are not limited to, engine, transmission, factory heater and air conditioner, axles, brakes,

suspension, tires, batteries, etc…. Consult the chassis manufacturer’s warranty with regard to

these items.

Repair or Replacement Items

Starcraft Bus retains the right to repair or replace components found to be defective. Repaired or

replaced items are covered for the remainder of the warranty period.

Corrosion/Rust

Surface rust caused by scratches or stone chips are not covered by this warranty. Rust that results

from defects in the conversion process is covered by the warranty.

Warranty Repairs

Starcraft Bus requires that a service order and warranty claim be completed on all repairs done to

the Starcraft Bus conversion. That document should be signed by you and a copy retained by

you. Starcraft Bus recommends that the selling dealer or an agent they recommend do any

warranty work. That is not required, but suggested. In order to obtain performance of the

obligation under this warranty, the owner must promptly (in no event later than thirty (30) days

after discovery of the defect and within the warranty period) give notice of the defect to Starcraft

Bus or an authorized service center.

Appearance Items

Defects in paint, trim, upholstery items, if they exist, are normally discovered during the dealer

new vehicle inspection and corrected. Any defects found by the owner should be reported to

the dealer immediately. Defects due to use, exposure or misuse are not covered by the warranty.

Alterations

This warranty does not cover alterations or equipment added to the Starcraft Bus conversion or

chassis by the dealer or other sources or problems with other components related to such

alterations or additions.

Product/Design Changes

Starcraft Bus reserves the right to make changes to its product at any time without incurring any

obligation to make similar changes to product previously built.

Rental, Loaner Vehicle/Incidental Charges

The Starcraft Bus warranty does not include rental, loaner vehicle or incidental (such as

motels, meals) expenses. The Starcraft warranty will cover towing expense if the vehicle is

rendered inoperable due to failure of a Starcraft component.

Adjustments

Owner maintenance: Normal maintenance items are not covered and are done at the owner’s

expense. Damage or premature wear caused by lack of maintenance or owner abuse are not

covered.

Damage due to accident, misuse, fire or alteration of any of the conversion is not covered. Stated

coverages will not apply if the odometer has been disconnected or its reading altered or the

mileage cannot be accurately determined.

Corrosion is limited to perforation. Fallout and/or application of chemicals or sealants

subsequent to manufacture is not covered by this warranty. This includes all interior and exterior

components of the conversion. Normal oxidation due to the lack of maintenance or age of

conversions is not considered a warrantable item.

Other non-warrantable items include loss of vehicle use, inconvenience, storage, payment

of lost time or pay, vehicle rental expense, lodging, meals or any other related travel

expense. Warranty repairs are limited to flat rate operations and part cost or replacement for the

geographical area involved. Normal shipping cost between Starcraft Bus and dealer are

considered part of warranty. However, special shipping arrangements such as, next day air,

overnight, overseas, duty taxes, etc… are considered the responsibility of the owner and are not

covered.

Unit Identification Numbers

Starcraft Bus Production Number

You will find this number at the top of the Manufacturer’s Vehicle Safety Standard Certification

label. This sticker is located on the driver door jamb.

This production number does not coincide with the Vehicle Identification Numbers (VIN)

supplied by the chassis manufacturer but is specific to the bus body.

Vehicle Identification Number (VIN)

This number is the identification number for the chassis manufacturer. The VIN number is

located on the Vehicle Safety Certification Label and also stamped on a tag located in the upper

driver side corner of the dash at the windshield area.

Safety Warnings and Precautions

Your Starcraft Bus is designed and manufactured to provide you with various custom features as

well as provide you with comfortable and safe transportation. We have indicated throughout this

Owner’s Manual how to safely operate and use the variety of features on your bus. Please take

time to read this Owner’s Manual, as well as the Chassis Owner’s Manual, to become familiar

with the features of your vehicle and please pay special attention to the notes and instructions

that explain important safety precautions.

Caution Symbol

Whenever you see this “ CAUTION”, exercise caution and follow the instruction provided

throughout this manual. Failure to do so could cause you or other people to be seriously injured

or killed.

NOTICE: This indicates that there is something that could damage your vehicle.

We Care About Our Customers

Because we care about you and your passengers, we urge you to review and follow the safety

warnings and precautions listed on below.

Safety Alert

1. Read your vehicle Chassis Owner’s Manual. It covers many important safety points in

addition to operating instructions.

2. Make sure the seating is properly secured before the vehicle is put into motion.

3. Never disconnect safety devices installed on your Starcraft bus. These devices are for

your protection and should not be tampered with.

4. All seat release, slide and recline mechanisms must be fully engaged and locked when the

bus is in motion.

5. Have passengers keep fingers and hands away from any pivot points or moving

components to avoid personal injury.

6. Entry steps, bumper steps and running boards may become slippery when wet, snowy or

icy conditions and caution needs to be used during these conditions.

7. Don’t overload the bus. Refer to weight and loading restrictions.

8. Check clearances for any overhead obstructions like bridges, branches, overhead doors,

low hanging wires, etc.

Be Prepared for Emergencies

To provide maximum safety for you and your passengers, it is important that everyone using and

riding in the vehicle is familiar with emergency features such as the location of exits. It is the

driver’s responsibility to make sure everyone is familiar with and understands the escape routes

of the bus.

Escape Routes

Emergency Escape Windows - Are marked with a red sticker that states “EMERGENCY

EXIT” and has bright red release latches. Instructions are listed on the window.

Emergency Escape Hatch - Located in the ceiling with release handles to help open.

Instructions are listed on the hatch.

Emergency Doors - Can be located in the rear, side or front and with a red “EMERGENCY

EXIT” sticker above them. They are opened by turning the handle and pushing outward.

Electric Entry Door Release Lever - In the case of a power outage, the electric doors can be

opened manually by pulling the red release lever located at the top of the door in the header as

directed on the instruction label.

Fire Extinguisher(s)

Fire extinguishers are recommended for small fires only.

Read the labels for basic instructions and the owner’s guide supplied with the fire extinguisher

for complete details on proper use and operation before using the bus, as it is too late when you

are in an emergency.

Fire Prevention Suggestions:

• DO NOT overload electrical wiring.

• DO NOT replace a fuse with one of a higher amp rating.

• DO NOT store flammable liquids inside the vehicle.

• DO NOT park over papers, leaves, dry grass or other things that can be ignited if

touched by hot exhaust parts under your vehicle.

Park Safely

During heavy snow or blizzard conditions, make sure you clear away any snow around the base of

your vehicle, especially anything blocking the exhaust pipe. Keep checking to make sure snow has

not collected there.

CAUTION: Engine exhaust can kill you and others in the vehicle. It contains the gas

carbon monoxide (CO), which you cannot see or smell. It will cause unconsciousness

and/or death. If you ever suspect exhaust is entering the vehicle, have it checked and

repaired immediately.

Vehicle Safety Standard Certification Labels

Ford and Chevrolet, International labels are located on the driver doorjamb; Freightliner labels

are on the driver console.

Tire and Rim Certification Label

This label provides Tire and Rim information as well as the recommended tire pressure

specifications, PSI (Pounds Square Inch).

Vehicle Weight and Loading Restrictions Label

Provides the following information:

*Name of the body manufacturer (MFG. BY)

*The month and year the body was manufactured (DATE OF MFG.)

*Weight and Loading Restrictions: (GVWR, GAWR-FRONT, GAWR-REAR)

*Certification Statement (MO. and YR.)

*Vehicle Identification Number

*Vehicle Type

The Weight and Loading restrictions are specified by the chassis manufacturer.

These loads are defined by the Gross Axle Weight Rating (GAWR). The GAWR is the value of

the load carrying capacity of a single axle system. It is measured by the tire/ground interface,

plus the Gross Vehicle Weight Rating (GVWR), which is the maximum permissible load/weight

of the bus.

Weighing the Unit

The weight of the empty vehicle will vary based on the equipment and options, which are

installed on your particular bus. Properly loaded vehicles will perform better, handle more safely

and give you peak performance from your tires.

It is your responsibility to weigh the vehicle while empty, and again when fully loaded including

fuels and other fluids, to ensure it stays within weight limitations. Weigh the unit from time to

time to make sure the bus stays within the gross vehicle weight limitations.

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