HDU Detailed Specifications:

 

Base Vehicle

Renault Master LWB

2.5 Common Rail Diesel

Medium Roof

Nearside Side Loading Door

Fully Adjustable Single Passenger Seat

Anti Lock Braking System

Factory Fitted Lowering Suspension

Uprated Alternator

Rear Doors, 270° Opening, Glazed

Glazing

Existing rear door glazing panels are to be striped with double shadowlite glazing film (150mm Band Width x 25mm Clear).

Saloon glazing panels are to be provided in the following positions.

  1. Nearside side sliding door

  2. Nearside centre

  3. Offside Centre

All windows are to be profiled to suit the sweep of the body and are to be direct bonded

All windows are to be fitted with double shadowlite, self adhesive glazing film.

Spring loaded cassette blinds are to be fitted to all saloon windows, including rear door and bulkhead glazing panels.

 

Emergency Beacons


A Woodway Engineering, Ultra Lightbar, Model No. 9U66HC56-12, is to be supplied and fitted to the foremost edge of the vehicle roof.

The lightbar is to be 1422mm in length and comprise of the following:

  1. 2off forward facing linear strobe heads

  2. “V” configuration linear strobes to each end

  3. Illuminated “AMBULANCE” sign, side light activated

  4. Alley light each end 

  5. Strobe power supply

Located on the front grille is to be a pair of Model 52 LED light heads operated via an alternating flasher unit.

Situated within the wrap around section of the front bumper will be two BOSS interceptor strobe lights operated via a Woodway Engineering CS220 strobe power supply.

The vehicle headlamps are to be fitted with an electronic headlamp flasher unit, HF1000.


A full width GRP moulding is to be provided above the rear door aperture. It is designed and constructed so as to enable the recess mounting of the following items;

  1. Centrally mounted scene light, Woodway Engineering  Model 600, with 26 degree internal correction lense

  2. Covert blue strobe heads, 2022 flanged polycarbonate base assembly c/w 800D self cleaning dome.

  3. High level Stop/Tail/Indicator lamps, Brittax 9004.00

An Alpha siren unit, complete with project-a-flex speaker is to be mounted within the confines of the offside front bumper moulding.

Scene lights are provided to both the nearside and offside of the vehicle.

 

Saloon Linings

 

The internal sidewalls of the saloon are to be fully lined with GRP mouldings. 

The roof panel is to be manufactured from 4mm F/E plywood laminated with formica.

The cavity between the body and the interior linings is to be fully insulated

The existing body structure will be reinforced to enable the fixture of any necessary equipment

All body panel joints will be finished using aluminium extrusions

A full height partition is to be fitted between the drivers and patient compartments. This is to be constructed from glass reinforced polyester  resin mouldings and is to incorporate recess so as to allow adequate articulation of both the drivers and passengers seats. To the centre of the bulkhead is to be fitted a toughened safety glass viewing window.

 

Saloon Floor


The floor of the patients compartment is to be manufacture from 12mm F/E plywood and is to be overlaid with Altro Walkway, slip resistant vinyl.

The side floor threshold is fitted with “Tiger Stripe” high visibility edging extrusions.

The rear floor threshold is fitted with LED high visibility edging extrusions.

All edges will be coved and fully sealed against water ingress.

Set into the floor and secured to the floor by spreader plates will be two rows of tracking for mounting optional passenger seating.

Secured to the floor by spreader plates will be eight Unwin Solo studs providing anchor points for  wheelchair restraints. Integral wheelchair restraints and 2 point occupant restraints will be provided.

 

Electrically Operated Wedge Ramp

 

An electrically operated “WedgeFolder” access ramp is to be mounted centrally within the rear door aperture. It will minimize the loading effort of the attendant whilst loading patients on stretcher trolleys and / or carrying / wheelchairs.

The motor assembly is to be fitted with a current limiter, designed to override the system if an obstruction is detected and a clutch mechanism to allow emergency operation.

Both the ramp platform and mounting frame are to be manufactured from stainless steel and is to be rated to a minimum s.w.l. of 250kg.

The ramp will provide a gradient of approx. 13°, depending upon the pneumatic suspension.

The ramp platform is fitted with non-slip material and high visibility markings to aid patient transfer in poor lighting conditions.

Controls for the ramp and lowering suspension will be located on the rear off-side door.

 

Heating & Ventilation

 

The patients compartment is heated by the use of a recirculatory Eberspacher D4L”C” combustion heater. This is to be located to the nearside front of the saloon. The heater outlet is to be located to the centre front of the saloon

A 500 x 350mm Happich roof ventilator is fitted to the forward section of the roof panel.

An electrically powered intake / extract ventilator is fitted to the rear section of the roof panel.

An extract ventilator is fitted to the offside front of the vehicle, directly below the rearward facing attendants seat. This extract ventilator is to exhaust analgesic gases directly through the vehicle floor to atmosphere.

  
Seating

 

A 425mm Jany 862 seat is situated to the nearside centre of the saloon, the specification of which is thus:

 

  1. Retractable 3 point belt 

  2. 2off folding armrests

  3. Integral roll headrest

  4. Swivel pedestal

  5. Recline mechanism

A rearward facing folding attendants seat is to be located to the offside front of the saloon, at the head end of the stretcher. This is not a transit seat and is only for the close monitoring and/or intubation of patients when the vehicle is stationary.

An M1, 450mm Plica tip & fold seat is to be provided forward of the nearside rear wheelbox. The specification of the seat will be thus:

  1. Recline mechanism

  2. R.H. stalk

  3. R.H. folding armrest

  4. Open framed headrest

Stretcher Trolley

 

The mounting of a Falcon 6 stretcher is provided to the offside of the patients’ compartment, forward of the wheel arch. The stretcher is to be mounted within the vehicle using a floor mounted Ferno 2 part CEN compliant locking device.

 

 

Saloon Lighting


The patients compartment is illuminated using 4off FL120 fluorescent lamps. These can be operated from either the cab or saloon and have 50% dim facility. They are fitted with opal diffusers and are recessed into the saloon headlining panel.

The saloon lights will automatically switch on at 50% power for three minutes when a side or rear door is opened.

Mounted equidistant under the cantrail locker, above the stretcher trolley, are to be 3off halogen spotlights. These are to be independently switched from the main, attendants, switch console.

A trauma lamp is mounted on the centre line of the headlining panel, adjacent to the stretcher.

 

Oxygen

 

A twin outlet oxygen pipeline is to be provided to the offside of the vehicle. The first outlet is located approx. mid way down the length of the saloon, the second is mounted to the offside front of the saloon.

The pipeline is to be supplied with oxygen regulator, “dial it” flowmeter, cylinder key and test certificate.

Secure anchorage for 1 “HX” size oxygen cylinders, is provided to the offside rear of the saloon.

Storage for 2off “D” sized oxygen cylinders is provided within the offside rear vertical locker.

 

Bulkhead Lockers

 

A full width locker is to be provided in the area above the drivers cab. It is to be fitted with a single door which will open upwards and be supported in the open position by the use of a friction stay.

A waist high cabinet is to be situated to the nearside of the bulkhead. It is designed so as to incorporate the following items:

  1. Eberspacher heater

  2. 3off Ferno multi CD dressing cases

  3. Sink with electric pumped water supply, waste and soap dispenser

Both lockers are constructed using anodized aluminium extrusions and Formica faced laminated plywood.

Cantrail Locker

 

A full length cantrail locker is situated to the offside of the vehicle. It is manufactured using aluminium extrusions and Formica faced laminated plywood.

The locker has 4 compartments fitted with individual aluminium framed doors. The rearmost opening is double size to facilitate the safe storage of longer items such as splints. The doors open upwards and are held in the open position by friction stays.

All doors are fitted with high quality recessed catches, one of which is lockable for added security

A bump pad is fitted to the underside of the locker, trimmed in Ambla textile to complement the saloon.

An extruded, aluminium grab rail is fitted to the lower front face of the locker. The handle is approx 2660mm long and powder coated DPTAC Yellow.

 

Nearside Rear Locker


A full height locker is situated to the nearside rear of the patients’ compartment. It is manufactured using anodized aluminium extrusions and Formica faced laminated plywood .

The upper half of the locker has three equally spaced compartments, which are fitted with individual aluminium framed doors.

All doors are fitted with high quality recessed catches.

Between the locker space and the top of the nearside wheel box, is to be an area for the storage of 2off Ferno multi CD dressing cases.

To the rear of the locker is secure storage for a scoop stretcher.

 

Offside Rear Locker


A ¾ height locker is constructed to the offside rear of the saloon, as an integral part of the    cantrail locker

The locker has four equally spaced compartments which are fitted with individual aluminium framed doors.

All doors are fitted with high quality recessed catches.

To the rear of the locker is to be a mounting bracket for an “HX” sized oxygen cylinder.

  

Auxilliary Equipment

A grab handle is to be provided on the leading edge of the cantrail locker

Grab handles are to be located to both sides of the rear door aperture

A foamed grab handle to the N/S “C” pillar.

Secure anchorage for a spinal board to the O/S saloon wall

A towel dispenser is to be provided

A waste bin is to be provided

A dry wipe memo board is located to the nearside rear of the saloon

An 810mm length of IV rail is fitted to the roof lining, above the stretcher. It is supplied with a double bottle holder hook assembly.

One 2.0litre A.F.F.F. fire extinguishers fitted in the rear of the vehicle.

One 0.9litre A.F.F.F. fire extinguishers fitted in the cab of the vehicle.

Bump pads are provided above all door apertures.

A map light is to be provided

A cab/saloon intercom is to be provided

A reverse alarm with night silent facility is to be provided

A sharps bin is provided within the offside rear locker.

One restraint fitted to the drivers side of the bulkhead partition, for the storage of protective a helmet.

Two A4 document holders fitted to the O/S of the saloon area.

Laerdal LSU and CEN compliant bracket adjacent to attendants seat.

LED Emergency Time Management Clock, fitted to O/S front window infill panel.

Life hammer fitted to front of cab center console.

Gojo Instant Hand Sanitizer dispenser & cartridge fitted to saloon side of bulkhead partition.

Ferno Mk2 Compact Carry chair to be supplied with CEN compliant securing bracket to the inside face of the N/S rear door.

6 Multi CD dressing cases

Two Maglight torches

 

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