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Metro Express 157

Type III Ambulance

Ford E-450 / Chevy G-4500

157" x 94" x 72"

The Metro Express 157 makes the most of a mid-sized body offering hospital-based, municipalities and private ambulance services the ability to perform ALS and BLS functions with a modest footprint

Stronger

Static load tested to 50,000 PSI.

Sounder

All Medix ambulances are bonded with high-strength Methacrylate and never double-sided tape.

Standard Features

Chassis Ford E-450
Wheel Base 158″
Engine 7.3L V-8 Gas
Transmission Automatic 6-Speed TorqShift
Module Length 157″
Module Width 94″
Aisle Width 49″
Module Headroom 72″
GVWR 14,500
Chassis Chevy G-4500
Wheel Base 159″
Engine 6.0L V-8 Vortec Gas
Transmission Automatic 10-Speed
Module Length 157″
Module Width 94″
Aisle Width 49″
Module Headroom 72″
GVWR 14,200

Specifications

Body

Body – 2″ x 2″ x .125″ w/.125″ 5052-H32 skin

Sub-Floor – 2″ x 2″ x .125″, 2″ x 2″ x .250″

4″ x 1.75″ x .250″ channel w/.750″ tapping plates

Floor – .060″ AL barrier, .75″ marine grade

75K PSI – static load test

Compartments – smooth AL w/rubberized urethane coat

  • SS Front – O2 M-cylinder mount
  • SS Middle – open storage
  • SS Rear – open storage
  • CS Front, Upper – ALS w/IS/OS access
  • CS Front, Lower – battery tray, roll-out
  • CS Rear – backboard/stair chair storage

Doors & Windows – tinted, fixed glass

TriMark free-floating, black w/anti-slip

FMVSS 206/30G compliant entry doors

Rear Bumper Frame – HD steel tube frame powder coated black

Rear Step – ADP rear pods w/flip-up step, rubber dock bumpers, CPI cast pods

Mud Flaps – rubber rear

Fender Flares – extruded rubber

Running Boards – w/ADP splash guard

Stone Guards – ADP each corner

Rub Rails – C-channel w/1″ reflective strip

Environmental/Electrical

Combo up to 59K BTU heat, 38K BTU cool

630 CFM multi-speed fan

Exhaust Fan – 2-speed, 520 CFM

Thermostat control

Digital volt/amp meter

Basic, easy maintenance relay/circuit breaker electrical system

Electrical Cabinet – over walk-thru w/hinged, latching door

Front/rear switch panels w/internal LED backlighting

Wiring – GXL, point-to-point, color coded

Front Console – aluminum w/ integrated siren and switch panel

Rear Control Panel – w/integral LED clock Shoreline – 125V, 20-amp, 60 Hz receptacle

Shoreline – 125V, 20-amp, 60 Hz receptacle

TST commander 400 battery disconnect

Battery Charger – 45-amp

Inverter – pre-wire

125 VAC Outlets – (2)

12 VDC outlets – (2)

USB Port – dual 2-amp outlets on A/A wall

Radio Power/Ground – (2) w/antenna coax

Lights & Siren

Exterior Body Lights – (7) 900 Series (4) red/(3) white LED on front wall: R/W/R/W/R/W/R, (2) 900 Series red LED each side upper outboard corners, (2) 900 Series LED upper rear corners, (1) 900 Series amber LED center rear, (2) 900 Series red halogen rear mid-body as brake/warning

Grille – (2) LINZ6R red LEDs w/chrome bezels

Intersection – (2) 700 red LED w/chrome bezels, (2) front fenders

Scene Lights – (4) 900 Series halogen Gradient Opti-Scenelight (2) each side

Load Lights – (2) 900 Series halogen Gradient Opti-Scenelight over rear doors

Siren – Whelen SLSA1 200 watt in front console

Speakers, Siren – (2) 100 watt thru front bumper

Interior

Cabinet to Squad Bench Aisle – 49″

Cab to patient compartment – walk-thru

Laminated wood cabinetry

Full SS wall cabinets or CPR seat

Action area & overhead cabinet

Laminated counter tops

Walk-thru & bulkhead storage cabinets

ALS Cabinet – lower locking cabinet, middle drawer & upper storage w/adjustable shelves & 1/2” acrylic doors w/optional available latches

Lexan sliding doors w/extruded pull handles

I/O access to OS #3

Squad Bench – w/EVS V-4 seat belt system & overhead storage

Sharps/waste drop-in w/red acrylic lid

EVS 1780 tech seat on storage base

Interior Lighting – (8) LED dome lights in ceiling w/ 15 minute check out timer, LED bar light in A/A

Grab Handles – SS on each entry door panel

Grab Rail – 72″ x 1.25″ brushed SS

Cushions – vacu-formed upholstery

Flooring – solid vinyl w/3” roll-up

Patient Care

Suction Aspirator – impact on A/A wall

Oxygen Outlets – (2) in A/A, (1) over SB

Oxygen Brkt – adjustable for M-cylinder

IV Holders – (2) CPI 2008 recessed

Cot Mount – GSA/AMD compliant mount

Warranties

Electrical – 72 months/72,000 miles

Limited – 36 months/36,000 miles

Paint – 48 months

Body Structure – 15 year limited

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