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P/N 13089 Rev A1 Dated 5/13/2020    1

 

 

Scorpion II® METRO Truck Mounted Attenuator       

Assembly Manual and Mounting Instruction Guide

 

(For Model: Scorpion II®METRO 10000 Series TMA)

 

160 Avenida La Pata

 

San Clemente, CA 92673

 

 

This Manual is Available at www.traffixdevices.com

 

Summary of Contents for Scorpion II METRO TL-2 PLUS

Page 1: ...20 1 Scorpion II METRO Truck Mounted Attenuator Assembly Manual and Mounting Instruction Guide For Model Scorpion II METRO 10000 Series TMA 160 Avenida La Pata San Clemente CA 92673 This Manual is Available at www traffixdevices com ...

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Page 3: ...e system is recommended Contact TrafFix Devices Inc to obtain a list of Certified Installers in the area Please read this manual in its entirety before assembling installing or operating the Scorpion II Metro TMA The information in this Manual supersedes all previous versions and manuals with updated illustrations and other information available at time of printing however TrafFix Devices Inc rese...

Page 4: ...o TMA Assembly Overview 13 14 Metro TMA Assembly 15 18 Module C Installation 19 Module A Installation 20 Hydraulic Pump Assembly Parts List 22 23 Section 3 Standard Truck Mounting Installation 24 Standard Flatbed Truck Mounting Installation 25 29 Dump Truck Mounting Installation 30 33 Installing the Fast Trak SwiftConnect to the TMA 34 Fast Trak SwiftConnect Configuration 1 35 36 Fast Trak SwiftCo...

Page 5: ...evices does not represent nor warrant that the results of these controlled tests show that vehicle impacts with the products in other conditions would necessarily avoid injury to person s or property Impacts that exceed the system s specifications may not result in acceptable crash performance as outlined in MASH relative to structural adequacy occupant risk and vehicle trajectory TDI expressly di...

Page 6: ...n including arrow message board if applicable 5 Cycle the unit from stowed to deployed and back to stowed position see directions below ensuring proper sequence and function including arrow message board lift system if attached pay close attention for any binding or slop during operation and that the alarm is functioning properly 6 Check road clearance of TMA in deployed mode to ensure it is in sp...

Page 7: ...oth the area above and to the rear of the host vehicle is clear 2 Plug in the controller see 2 above or locate the in cab controller if installed 3 If the unit is being removed the swivel jacks should be rotated to the deployed position and the drop jacks lowered and pinned to the correct height If the unit is being deployed for use all jacks should remain in the stored position 4 Being careful to...

Page 8: ...1 above the ground and horizontal to the roadway F The responsible agency for the support vehicle should check that the following specifications are met The support vehicle should weigh a minimum of 7 300 lbs 3 300 kg If the support vehicle is ballasted the ballast should be properly anchored to the support vehicle frame to prevent movement during an impact The support vehicle should be equipped w...

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Page 10: ...P N 13089 Rev A1 Dated 5 13 2020 6 Scorpion II Metro TL 2 Plus Major Components ...

Page 11: ... YRW Tail Light Assy LH 10 30 Volt LED Color Pattern Amber Red White 16 10516E LED Tail Light Assy RH 10 30 Volt LED Color Pattern Red Red White 1 10505E LED RYR Tail Light Assy RH 10 30 Volt LED Color Pattern Red Amber Red 10505E LED YRW Tail Light Assy RH 10 30 Volt LED Color Pattern Amber Red White 17 10518 Junction Block 1 18 10507C Motion Alarm 10 30 Volt 1 19 10573 Side Marker Light Amber 10...

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Page 13: ...reme caution The use of a forklift is preferred when handling pallets All personnel should be kept clear when the pallets are being moved 4 Remove the shrink wrap from the pallets using a utility knife Caution Be careful not to cut any wires or parts Figure 1 Metro TMA TL 2 Assembly Recommended Assembly Tools 1 Hammer 2 Tapered Pry Bar 3 Tape Measure 4 12 Crescent Wrench 5 1 2 Drive Socket Wrench ...

Page 14: ...sentative as soon as possible Scorpion II Metro Registration 1 Once unpacked ensure that the Scorpion II Metro TMA Serial Number matches with the number shown on the Packing List and the pallet Once confirmed that they are the same record the Serial Number below with all the serialized components to retain for personal records TrafFix Devices Inc will require this Serial Number for any possible re...

Page 15: ...Rev A1 Dated 5 13 2020 11 Removing Packaging for Inspection Remove plastic wrap and cardboard with utility knife Be careful not to cut any wires or parts 2 Observe the warning signs before unwrapping Module A TMA ...

Page 16: ...P N 13089 Rev A1 Dated 5 13 2020 12 Unwrap and Inspect Tail Lighting and Side Marker Lights Side Marker Tail Lighting 3 Remove all cardboard from lights and inspect for damage TMA ...

Page 17: ...Cut and remove Steel bands and cardboard from the TMA 2 Remove Module A from the pallet and open the box 3 Remove Module C from the TMA 4 Open parts and accessory box confirm contents 5 Place a piece of cardboard on the forklift to prevent damage to the TMA diaphragm ...

Page 18: ...ounting brackets from the pallet 8 Reposition the TMA on the edge of the pallet 9 Lower drop jacks so that the yellow paint is not showing 10 Move the lifting straps towards the Back up of the TMA and lift using a forklift until the unit is level 11 Lower the swivel jacks so the TMA is no longer supported by the forklift ...

Page 19: ...mponents to the TMA One person should be holding the components in place while another person cuts the bands WARNING Watch for falling components when cutting the Steel Bands Remove the components and the cardboard from the TMA Metro TMA Assembly 2 Remove Module C from the TMA Module E Module C ...

Page 20: ... TMA off the pallet CAUTION Be sure the drop jacks are facing the forklift before lifting the TMA Once the TMA is safely off the pallet remove the mounting brackets that are on the pallet Mounting Brackets 2 To prevent paint from getting damaged place a piece of cardboard on the blades of the forklift Use the forklift to lift the TMA diaphragm off the pallet ...

Page 21: ...g the TMA 5 Once the drop jacks can safely be reached do not lower the TMA any further Extend the drop jacks so that the yellow painted edge is aligned with the bottom of the drop jack mounting bracket Secure the drop jacks in place with the safety snap Continue to lower the TMA until the drop jacks have reached ground level ...

Page 22: ...phragm off the ground or use lifting straps place them on the Back up of the TMA Lift the TMA until it is level to the drop jacks previously extended 7 Rotate and lower the swivel jacks so that the TMA is level The TMA should no longer be supported by the forklift once the swivel jacks are deployed ...

Page 23: ...le C with washers and Button head bolts Use grease on all bolts and tighten to a minimum of 20 ft lbs Module C Installation 1 Lift Module C into position on the TMA Appropriate to use either a Ratchet and Socket or Impact Wrench when tightening bolts ...

Page 24: ...lts and tighten to a minimum of 20 ft lbs 2 Cut the zip tie that is holding the ICC Bar Light and attach it to the cable that is located in the back of Module A Secure the cables to the top of Module A using zip ties Module A Installation Zip ties Appropriate to use either a Ratchet and Socket or Impact Wrench when tightening bolts ...

Page 25: ...P N 13089 Rev A1 Dated 5 13 2020 21 Complete Assembly of Metro TMA Module E Module C Module A ...

Page 26: ...e the air bubbles from the system Fill the rest of the reservoir with two quarts of hydraulic fluid 3 Roll the TMA back to the host vehicle and bolt the four hydraulic angle brackets to the backing plate first before installing the TMA onto the host vehicle Use full manual torque with a breaker bar and a wrench to fasten the brackets to the backing plate 4 Finish with the TMA in the deployed posit...

Page 27: ...ydraulic Pump Complete 1 2A 11020 12 Valve w 12V Coil controls up 1 2B 11020 24 Valve w 24V Coil controls up 1 3A 11021 12 Valve w 12V Coil controls down 1 3B 11021 24 Valve w 24V Coil controls down 1 4A 11024 12 Volt Solenoid 1 4B 11025 24 Volt Solenoid 1 5 11012NJ CAP Filler Cap for TMA Motor 1 1A 1B 3A 3B 5 Hydraulic Pump Parts List 4B 4A 2B 2A ...

Page 28: ...P N 13089 Rev A1 Dated 5 13 2020 24 Standard Truck Mounting Installation Flat Bed Mount Dump Truck Mount Fast Trak Swift Connect Mount ...

Page 29: ...P N 13089 Rev A1 Dated 5 13 2020 25 GROUND LEVEL GROUND LEVEL ...

Page 30: ...nnecting one side to the other if the frame extends to the rear more than expected It is preferred to keep the frame from extending more than 24 from the back of the spring support bracket Also check the height of the truck side gates These should be less than 8 6 from the ground to allow clearance if the double 90 tilt is used 1 The truck frame consists of two C channels spaced ap proximately 34 ...

Page 31: ...fter the TMA is mounted onto the frame when the jacks are raised in their stored position It is essential to measure and verify the recommend ed height of 14 1 2 15 on both sides of each diaphragm The figure below also illustrates the locations of where that specified height should be measured 4 With the jacks deployed roll the deployed TMA to the rear of the host vehicle and align the TMA centerl...

Page 32: ... angles with C clamps on to the side of the frame as shown in first figure bottom left No tice there is a left and right side vertical angle and the flanges should be positioned toward the rear of the truck Four holes are located in the angle for bolting to the frame refer to middle figure Center the holes vertically on the frame and drill burn 4 holes in the frame on both sides Also drill burn 2 ...

Page 33: ...below for proper welding locations DRIVER SIDE 8 Install the lower bottom angle P N 10356 and fully weld the angle in place Refer to the following figure for prop er welding locations 9 Proceed to the Section titled Support Installation and follow the Installation that matches the type of Supports you ordered ...

Page 34: ... measured at a maximum height of 8 6 from the ground to allow clearance if a Model C TMA is being used and is in the stored position 1 The truck frame consists of two C channels spaced approximately 34 apart Dump trucks often have a thick plate welded across the back of the frame A plate must first be installed before the extension frame can be mounted if a plate is not present Grind the inside an...

Page 35: ... the truck mount the extension frame to the TMA as seen in the below second figure and roll the TMA with the extension frame to the back of the truck Make sure the TMA is at 14 15 in height measured from the underside of the TMA to the ground This height is to account for the settling of about 2 that the truck will experience after the TMA is mounted onto the frame when the jacks are raised in the...

Page 36: ...d the tubes in place on all four sides where the tubes touch the frame and the back plate Refer to following figure for details 4 Once the TMA is rolled towards the back of the host vehicle tack weld the tubes in place at the outermost and innermost four corners where the tubes touch the frame This image below illustrates ideal tack welding locations to hold the tubes in place ...

Page 37: ...frame weld areas should be spray painted to prevent rust 7 After the splice plates have been welded on the tubes Install the four bolts in the designated holes that were drilled into the plates to reinforce the splice plates as well as the tubes 8 To reattach the TMA to the truck either use the 1 bolts supplied or use the T pins if the T pins were purchased as an option 9 Proceed to the Section ti...

Page 38: ... Rev A1 Dated 5 13 2020 34 Installing the Fast Trak SwiftConnect for the Scorpion Truck Mounted Attenuator TMA Follow the Directions for the Configuration received Configuration 1 Configuration 2 Configuration 3 ...

Page 39: ...ow clearance if the double 90 tilt is used 1 The truck frame should be two c channels spaced 34 apart Start by grinding the inside and outside of the end of the frame to prepare for a weld Make sure that the frame is square from side to side by measuring the same distance from the frame ends to the back of the spring shackles 2 The rear plate 42 x 22 shipped with the strut will be centered on the ...

Page 40: ... Then position and weld the Truck Mount Frame to the Rear Plate as mentioned above Configuration 1 PN 11140 06 Components Part Number Description Quantity 11142 06 TMA Side Mount FTSC 6 1 11141 Mounting Plate w Traks Truck Side Mount 1 10934 FTSC Hitch T Pin 2 12058 Round Retainer Locking Pin 2 Table 1 Configuration 1 components Height from the Truck Mount Frame to the ground Weld Truck Mount Fram...

Page 41: ... for all of the components for configuration 2 Additionally refer to Step 3 of Configuration 1 for further instructions on positioning and welding PN 11146 to the Rear Plate Configuration 2 PN 11145 06 Components Part Number Description Quantity 11142 06 TMA Side Mount FTSC 6 1 11146 FTSC Side Traks Truck Side Mount 1 10354 4 x 9 Steel Angle Right 1 10355 4 x 9 Steel Angle Left 1 10934 FTSC Hitch ...

Page 42: ...stallation and assembly for all of the components for Configuration 3 Configuration 3 PN 11155 30 Components Part Number Description Quantity 11152 30 TMA Side Mount FTSC 30 1 11141 Mounting Plate w Traks Truck Side Mount 1 10354 4 x 9 Steel Angle Right 1 10355 4 x 9 Steel Angle Left 1 10934 FTSC Hitch T Pin 2 12058 Round Retainer Locking Pin 2 Table 4 Configuration 3 components Figure 5 Exploded ...

Page 43: ...d This is what the TMA should look like when it is not installed onto a Truck see Figure 6 All Jacks should be deployed and secure prior to installing the TMA onto a Truck The Truck mounting side of the TMA should be high enough such that the hooks can go over the pins on the Truck side mount but the Truck side should be lower than the rear of the TMA by a couple of degrees This can be achieved by...

Page 44: ...failure of the Scorpion II Metro TMA caused by misuse abuse or material alteration of this product or any negligence in connection with the installation service or use of this product For the correct installation service or use of this product refer to the installation manual the operator s deployment instructions and the operator s checklist Warranty Authorization Form Company Name ______________...

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Page 53: ...ional Sales Marketing Brent Kulp San Clemente CA 949 361 5663 Office 949 573 9264 Fax bkulp traffixdevices com To Place Orders Email orders traffixdevices com Office 949 361 5663 Fax 949 573 9250 Key Contacts Customer Support Services TrafFix Devices Inc Headquarters 160 Ave La Pata San Clemente CA 92679 P 949 361 5663 F 949 361 9250 www traffixdevices com Chris Giordano Geoff Maus Felipe Almanza ...

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