ACP MAX-Tension TL-2, Training And Product Installation Manual

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Product & Installation Manual: MAX-Tension
TM
TL-2
System Offset Requirements
The MAX-Tension™ TL-2 system is a tangent terminal that shall be installed parallel to the edge of
the roadway. The system may be installed offset away from the roadway if specified and approved by
the Project Engineer. If off-set, the system shall be offset over the entire length of the system from the
center of the last splice to the Soil Anchor.
Curve Installations
The MAX-Tension™ TL-2 system SHALL NEVER
be installed within a curved section of guardrail.
It is recommended that the guardrail be extended
past the curve before the installation of the MAX-
Tension™ system. The MAX-Tension™ system
should always be installed in a straight line over
the length of the system.
Panel Lapping
The MAX-Tension™ TL-2 system is a tension-
based system that slides backwards upon
impact. For the panels to slide properly, panel
1 must lap over panel 2, panel 2 must lap over
panel 3, panel 3 must lap over panel 4 and
panel 4 must lap over the existing rail system.
This applies to both approach end and trailing
end terminals, no matter the direction of traffic.
Failure to follow this lapping pattern can result in
serious injury or death.
Test Level 2
610mm
610mm
7.625m