Trinity Highway INGAL SS180 M, Assembly Manual

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trinityhighway.com 5 Revision A November 2019
Limitations and Warnings
Trinity Highway, in compliance with MASH “Recommended Procedures for the Safety
Performance of Highway Safety Features”, contracts with FHWA approved testing facilities to
perform crash tests, evaluation of tests, and submittal of results to the FHWA for review.
The SS180
®
M was tested to meet the impact criteria, requirements, and guidelines of MASH.
These tests, specifically set forth by the FHWA, evaluate product performance by simulating those
impacts outlined by MASH involving a typical range of vehicles on our roadways, from lightweight
cars (approx. 2420 lb. [1100kg]) to full size pickup trucks (approx. 5000 lb. [2270 kg]) as specified
by the FHWA. A product can be certified for multiple Test Levels. The SS180
®
M is certified to the
Test Level as shown below:
Test Level 3: 62 mph [100 km/h]
These FHWA directed tests are not intended to represent the performance of systems when
impacted by every vehicle type or every impact condition existing on the roadway. This
system is tested only to the test matrix criteria of MASH as approved by the FHWA.
Trinity Highway expressly disclaims any warranty or liability for injury or damage to persons or
property resulting from any impact, collision or harmful contact with products, other vehicles, or
nearby hazards or objects by any vehicle, object or person, whether or not the products were
assembled in consultation with Trinity Highway or by third parties.
The SS180
®
M is intended to be assembled, delineated, and maintained within specific state and
federal guidelines. It is important for the highway authority specifying the use of a highway product
to select the most appropriate product configuration for its site specifications. The customer should
be careful to properly select, assemble, and maintain the product. Careful evaluation of the site
lay out, vehicle population type; speed, traffic direction, and visibility are some of the elements that
require evaluation in the selection of a highway product.
After an impact occurs, the debris from the impact should be removed from the area immediately
and the product should be evaluated and restored to its original specified condition or replaced
as soon as possible. All components and assemblies should be inspected and any parts that are
damaged should be replaced with original Trinity Highway replacement parts. Contact the
Customer Service Department prior to repair if you have any questions (p. 3).
Warning:
It is the responsibility of the installer to ensure that the SS180
®
M and
delineation used meet all federal, state, specifying agency, and local specifications.
Warning:
It is the responsibility of the installer to ensure that your assembly
meets all appropriate Manual on Uniform Traffic Control Devices (MUTCD) and
local standards.
Host Vehicle Tare Weights should be between 6150kg and 11,000kg.
Warning: Roll-ahead distance is 6.4m. Plan your TMA deployment accordingly.