DSI ES8900, Installation And Operation Manual

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DESIGNED SECURITY INC
800-272-3555 www.dsigo.com
1402 Hawthorne Street Bastrop, Texas 78602 Fax 512 321 9181 Email: dsi@dsigo.com
INS-8900-151110
LAYOUT AND MOUNTING
BOLLARD LAYOUT
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Using a chalk line, or equivalent method, lay out the bollard arrangement. Bollard’s positions should be parallel and
square with each other.
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Verify the “on center” measurement to accommodate the bollard width and clearance for barrier operation prior to setting
anchors or drilling for conduit.
Here are two alignment tips which may be helpful:
Tip 1- Determining a “Right Angle” for alignment.
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Without getting into a lot of math, there is a simple way to build a Right-Angle
Triangle by using sides of 3', 4' and 5'.
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This method is based upon a geometric Theorem [a² + b² = c²]. Using this you
can calculate the length of the long side (C) of any right-angle triangle based
upon the known length of the other two sides.
Use this device to verify alignment by referencing a chalk line on the
floor.
Tip 2 - Alignment Check
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Once you have established a known right-angle to the initial chalk-line, you will
want to verify that each bollard is aligned to the adjacent bollard.
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You may do this by choosing a point on each end of a bollard, (for instance the
center of a mounting hole or a corner of a pedestal), you can measure in an “X”
pattern from one point to it’s opposite in the “X”.
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When the bollards are the correct distance apart and both lengths of the “X” are
equal, the bollards are in alignment.
VERTICAL ALIGNMENT
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Check level of the bollards vertically using a plumb or spirit level, use shims to make final adjustments.
ANCHORS
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Use appropriate anchors for the mounting surface. Loosely tighten prior to adjusting for level and plumb. (1/4” bolt
suggested)
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Tighten securely to prevent any movement of the bollard.
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Some custom models may have special mounting requirements.
Additional information will have been provided when necessary.
LEVEL
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Reference for leveling with Barrier Panels centered.
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Level the bollards horizontally using a straight edge and/or a spirit level
that will span two or three bollards at once.

Use washers as shims between base and floor to correct for uneven
surfaces.
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C
B
BOLL
A
R
D
CHALK LINE
BOLL
A
R
D
BOLL
A
R
D