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Revision C August 2014

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Table of Contents

Customer Service Contacts .......................................................................................................... 3

Important Introductory Notes ........................................................................................................ 3

Recommended Safety Rules for Assembly .................................................................................. 4

Safety Symbols ............................................................................................................................. 5

Warnings and Cautions ................................................................................................................. 5

Limitations and Warnings .............................................................................................................. 6

QuadGuard

CEN ......................................................................................................................... 7

Assembly .................................................................................................................................... 10

Recommended Tools ............................................................................................................ 10

Connection Panel Types ....................................................................................................... 13

Maintenance and Repair ............................................................................................................. 33

Visual Drive-By Inspection .................................................................................................... 33

Walk-Up Inspection ............................................................................................................... 33

Post-Impact Instructions ............................................................................................................. 34

Parts Ordering Procedure ........................................................................................................... 37

Summary of Contents for QuadGuard CEN QI2405

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Page 2: ...he European Standard EN 1317 3 for use on the highway system under strict criteria utilized by that agency Trinity Highway International representatives are available for consultation if required This...

Page 3: ...Introductory Notes 3 Recommended Safety Rules for Assembly 4 Safety Symbols 5 Warnings and Cautions 5 Limitations and Warnings 6 QuadGuard CEN 7 Assembly 10 Recommended Tools 10 Connection Panel Types...

Page 4: ...the QuadGuard CEN These instructions are to be used only in conjunction with the assembly of the QuadGuard CEN and are for standard assemblies only as specified by the appropriate highway authority If...

Page 5: ...and or bystanders Please keep up to date instructions available for later use and reference by anyone involved in the assembly of this product Warning Ensure that all of the QuadGuard CEN system Dange...

Page 6: ...l at 1 214 589 8140 if you do not understand these instructions UNDER NO CIRCUMSTANCES SHOULD ASSEMBLY MAINTENANCE OR REPAIR BE ATTEMPTED BY SOMEONE WHO DOES NOT HAVE THE EXPERIENCE SKILL OR ABILITY T...

Page 7: ...ests are not intended to represent the performance of products when impacted by every vehicle type or every impact condition existing on the roadway The tests are performed to measure impacts involvin...

Page 8: ...vision C August 2014 www trinityhighway com 7 All rights in copyright reserved QuadGuard CEN KEY 1 CARTRIDGE 2 DIAPHRAGM 3 QUAD BEAM FENDER PANEL 4 NOSE COVER 5 MONORAIL 6 BACKUP Figure 1 Plan Elevati...

Page 9: ...eft and your right is the system s right see Figure 2 Counting the Number of Bays One bay consists of one Diaphragm two Fender Panels etc The Nose Assembly is not considered a Bay There are no Cartrid...

Page 10: ...is available in five 5 nominal widths 1 610 mm 24 2 760 mm 30 3 915 mm 36 4 1753 mm 69 5 2286 mm 90 The nominal width of the system is the width between Side Panels behind the Backup see Figure 4 The...

Page 11: ...eived parts against the shipping list supplied with the system Make sure all parts have been received Recommended Tools Documentation Manufacturer s Assembly Manual Manufacturer s Drawing Package Pers...

Page 12: ...g pencil Nylon bottle brush for cleaning drilled holes Rags water and solvent for touch up Chain 3 8 grade 40 6 m 20 with 13 mm 1 2 hooks Acetylene torch Note The above list of tools is a general reco...

Page 13: ...t needed when a Connection Panel is used Several types of Connection Panels are available for use with the QuadGuard CEN Refer to Figures 6 through 9 and the drawing package to determine which type of...

Page 14: ...ns for each panel type The specific panel needed will depend on system and site conditions Therefore it is important to send site specific data to the Customer Service Department for a recommendation...

Page 15: ...s the maximum force sustained by an anchor when subjected to gradual increases in loading applied at the base of the exposed end of the anchor and applied perpendicular to its axis The tensile strengt...

Page 16: ...oadside obstacle is critical and dependent on the type of Transition Panel used See the project plans supplied with the system for details 2 Anchor the Backup and Monorail See Figures 12 through 14 sh...

Page 17: ...ng the Monorail Assembly drawings Drill anchor holes to appropriate depth using the Monorail as a template see Figure 13 Do not drill through foundation Anchor each Monorail section per the anchor man...

Page 18: ...of the Backup See Figures 15 16 and the drawing package for more information Note A Side Panel is not needed when a Connection Panel is used Figure 16 Side Panel Connection Panel Attachment for Wide...

Page 19: ...Figure 19 The Diaphragm spacing shown in Figure 19 allows the system to be assembled Once the system is assembled the Diaphragms will be moved to their final locations 6 Attach Diaphragms Wide Systems...

Page 20: ...Revision C August 2014 www trinityhighway com 19 All rights in copyright reserved Figure 18 Diaphragm Orientation Figure 19 Initial Diaphragm Spacing...

Page 21: ...to the first Diaphragm by orienting each Bumper Assembly with the small holes facing the rear of the Diaphragm as shown in Figures 21 and 22 Next insert 1 2 x 5 hex bolts through the front of first D...

Page 22: ...hed to the front and rear of the Diaphragm Orient Bumper Assemblies front and rear with the small holes facing the second Diaphragm and fasten with 1 2 x 5 hex bolts 1 2 x 1 3 8 flat washers and 1 2 n...

Page 23: ...he top holes fasten with 1 2 x 3 long hex bolts 1 2 x 1 3 8 flat washers and 1 2 nuts as shown in Figures 25 and 26 The Cartridge Support Bracket and Nose Clamp Shims must be placed against the rear o...

Page 24: ...de Use only the top and bottom holes leave the center hole open until the next Fender Panel is attached Attach Mushroom Washer Assemblies as shown in Figure 28 but do not torque at this time Warning M...

Page 25: ...ex nuts small with the 5 8 rail nuts large The rail nuts are oversize see Figure 31 9 Attach Fender Panels Wide Systems Note For proper impact performance systems for wide roadside features must have...

Page 26: ...shroom Washer Assembly as shown in Figures 34 and 35 but do not torque at this time Be sure Mushroom Washer lays flat against the Fender Panel as shown in Figure 33 Standoff on washer must be seated c...

Page 27: ...The spring must be compressed a minimum of 1 mm and a maximum where the nut reaches the end of the bolt threads Attach the remaining Diaphragms and Fender Panels following the same procedure Figure 3...

Page 28: ...yright reserved 10 Attach End Cap Using 5 8 x 3 1 2 G5 hex bolt 5 8 hex nut and 5 8 lock washer attach the End Cap to the front of the first Monorail segment see Figure 38 Figure 37 Proper spacing bet...

Page 29: ...36 Wide systems have Side Support Brackets welded to the Diaphragms Attach Cartridge Support Bracket to Backup and all diaphragms that Support Cartridges as shown in Figures 41 43 and the Diaphragm As...

Page 30: ...ch the Nose Belt to the Fender Panels using six 5 8 x 5 long hex bolts twenty 5 8 flat washers and eighteen 5 8 hex nuts through the Belt Clamps as shown in Figures 44 45 and the Nose Assembly drawing...

Page 31: ...nels If they do not fit tightly against the underlying panel system realignment may be necessary See Figure 30 for narrow systems and Figure 33 for wide systems Warning Anchor Studs Torqued to 165 N m...

Page 32: ...idges in the Nose or first Bay and second Bay for 5 6 8 Bay systems may result in unacceptable crash performance as described in European Standard EN 1317 2000 15 Attach Fender Panels Note Do not mix...

Page 33: ...www trinityhighway com 32 All rights in copyright reserved Figure 47 Completed QuadGuard CEN for narrow roadside obstacles 6 Bay system shown Figure 48 Completed QuadGuard CEN for wide roadside obstac...

Page 34: ...Cartridges appear to be off the Support Brackets Any damaged Cartridges will need to be replaced Warning See Cartridge placement 3 Be sure the Nose Belt is in place 4 Note the location and condition...

Page 35: ...ors being properly deployed If the system is anchored to asphalt it should be relocated to fresh undisturbed asphalt after each impact to insure adequate future impact performance The ground anchors s...

Page 36: ...bent legs must be replaced 10 Check that the Fender Panels are properly attached with the Mushroom Washer Assemblies Damaged Fender Panels and Connection Panels must be replaced Frequently Cartridge S...

Page 37: ...33 If the gaps between the Fender Panels are too large it may be necessary to replace bent parts 12 Replace all crushed Cartridges see Figures 46 47 and 48 for proper Cartridge Placement 13 Check the...

Page 38: ...e appropriate system attributes below This information is necessary to receive the proper parts System width 610 mm 24 760 mm 30 915 mm 36 1753 mm 69 2286 mm 90 Backup type Tension Strut Connection Pa...

Page 39: ...Revision C August 2014 www trinityhighway com 38 All rights in copyright reserved Figure 53 QuadGuard CEN Components for wide roadside obstacles...

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