You will find changes to Excellance Standards on this page.

  • ECN #462
    02/15/2017 – All Grabber hardware installed using Plus-Nuts and Philpan screws.
  • ECN #461
    01/05/2017 – All new fire extinguishers to have approved module bracket to meet SAE J3043.
  • ECN #460
     09/02/2016 – Replace HVAC front cover vents for more controlled air distribution.
  • ECN #459
     07/27/2016 – All ground bus bars will use ring connectors.
  • ECN #458
     07/27/2016 – Center lights no longer operate while shoreline connected.
  • ECN #457
     07/27/2016 – Tyco condenser relay replaced by 80 Amp solenoid.
  • ECN #456
    02/01/2016 – The Tropical Roof bends will change.
  • ECN #455
    02/17/2016 – Replacing Trucklite LED lights with Whelen LED Clearance Marker lights.
  • ECN #454
     09/30/2015 – Stainless steel grab rails with Knurled, Antimicrobial, grab rails painted Yellow.
  • ECN #452
    09/07/2015 – All units will have the auto throttle programmed at no less than 1300 RPM’s when the chassis is running.
  • ECN #451
    07/01/2015 – Floor structure installed to mount antler-style cot mounting hardware.
  • ECN #450
    07/01/2015 – Replace black bench netting with red bench netting on all new units.
  • ECN #448
    03/21/2015 – Replace Cleveland Spring hold open device with Gas Shocks.
  • ECN #445
    02/16/2015 – Replace Grab Rail with 3 connect points with Grab Rail with 5 connect points.
  • ECN #444
    02/16/2015 – Replace Grab Rail with 2 connect points with Grab Rail with 4 connect points.
  • ECN #443
    02/16/2015 – Replace Grab Rail.
  • ECN #442
    02/16/2015 – Replace Aluminum hinges with Stainless Steel hinges on all personnel and compartment doors on all new units.
  • ECN #440
    09/30/2014 – Replace all 120/125VAC outlets with outlet 125/USB Hub.
  • ECN #437
    06/06/2014 – Replace Stainless Steel hinges with Aluminum hinges on all personnel and compartment doors on all new units.
  • ECN #434
    04/07/2014 – LED dome lights will be standard replacing halogen dome lights.
  • ECN #433
    04/07/2014 – LED lights will be standard replacing halogen warning and halogen rear tail lights.
  • ECN #432
    02/24/2014 – Add door seal to the surface edge of both rear personnel doors and the curbside personnel door.
  • ECN #431
    09/26/2013 – Oxygen storage cylinder mounting unistrut will be 50 inches in length.
  • ECN #430
    09/20/2013 – Replace surface mounted tag frame halogen light with LED light and light bracket.
  • ECN #429
    09/20/2013 – Replace recessed tag frame and light with another model recessed tag frame, LED light and light bracket.
  • ECN #425
    06/26/2013 – Unistrut for mounting of Oxygen storage cylinders will increase in length 14 inches from 44 inches to 58 inches.
  • ECN #424
    02/15/2013 – Replace 90lb single action gas shock on the Electrical Compartment door with a double action gas shock.
  • ECN #423
    12/21/2012 – Replace all non-angled rear bumpers with angled rear bumpers.
  • ECN #422
    12/10/2012 – All squad benches 53” long or longer will require two paddle latches, one on each side of the bench.
  • ECN #421
    09/09/2012 – Replace long safety hook with short cot safety hook.
  • ECN #420
    09/09/2012 – Add a steel reinforcement cross member to all International Durastar chassis frames.
  • ECN #419
    08/27/2012 – Close off HVAC cabinet by screwing 1/8 aluminum plate vertically.
  • ECN #418
    07/23/2012 – Replace 16/3 strobe cable with 18/3 strobe cab on all units.
  • ECN #417
    07/09/2012 – Install door latch rain guard on module above rear personnel door slam latch.
  • ECN #416
    07/09/2012 – Lower the tube one inch at the rear entry of the unit.
  • ECN #415
    07/09/2012 – All units with rear slam latch. Install Excellance manufactured striker cover plate.
  • ECN #413
    09/02/2011 – Use new weatherproof toggle switch for exterior mounted electric door lock switches.
  • ECN# 412
    06/02/2011 – Use new bezel for ICC lights.
  • ECN #411
    06/02/2011 – Use Intertek 15” Interior light as standard compartment light in all exterior compartments.
  • ECN #410
    06/02/2011 – Use bulkhead connectors on doors and interior of ambulance for coil cords terminations in lieu of current “decorative covers.”
  • ECN #408
    05/16/2011 – Add an access plate, top and bottom, of each secondary personnel slam latch door to provide access to the latch.
  • ECN #406
    05/16/2011 – Add access plate.
  • ECN #404
    05/30/2011 – All units with Nevermar single coated panels on walls and interior of entry doors and Nevermar double sided coat panels for cabinet door skins.
  • ECN #403
    01/28/2011 – All units with 12V HVAC system without an auxiliary compressor will use a PRO-AIR AC unit.
  • ECN #402
    12/01/2010 – Change Thin-Lit florescent EMT action area light to Trucklite LED.
  • ECN #398
    07/30/2010 – Install 3M polyester tape (blue) between all door hinges and the module body.
  • ECN #396
    07/06/2010 – Change “default” color of attendant seat restraints from black to high-visibility red.
  • ECN #393
    04/20/2010 – All electric door locks shall be wired using a Keyless Entry Timed Relay.
  • ECN #392
    03/03/2010 – Change the source power for the module disconnect switch to ignition.
  • ECN #391
    03/03/2010 – Remove the ability for operator to bypass load manager or place in “MANUAL” mode.
  • ECN #390
    02/10/2010 – Add one battery conditioner label in the chassis cab near the “NO SMOKING” label.
  • ECN #389
    02/10/2010 – Remove one air vent from above the rear doors in all future units.
  • ECN #388
    02/10/2010 – The air ride amber incandescent indicator lights mounted on the chassis cab interior console will be replaced by a amber led indicator lights to be mounted on the console.
  • ECN #387
    02/10/2010 – The door open and compartment open red incandescent indicator lights mounted on the chassis cab interior console will be replaced by two red led indicator lights.
  • ECN #386
    02/10/2010 – Replace one red/white 11” wide reflective tape with 2”alternating diagonal stripes.