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Revision A August 2020

System Components

Below is a list of system components that may be used in your particular QuadGuard

Elite M10

Wide configuration. Verify parts delivered and system details with the BOM (Bill of Materials) and
system drawings shipped with your system. Please call Trinity Highway if you have any system
questions (p. 3).

Note:

Components are not shown to scale.

Tension Strut Backup 69”

Diaphragm Assembly, QG Elite M10

627531

619120 - Varies

Panel, Side, QG, Wide

Panel, Fender, QG

Hinge Plate, Fender Panel

611900 611832 610172

Extension, Backup, M10, QGE

Extension, Diaphragm, Angle

Monorail Guide

618536 618526 611368

Summary of Contents for QuadGuard Elite M10 Wide

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Page 2: ... maintenance and repair of the QuadGuard Elite M10 Wide could result in serious injury or death Important These instructions are for standard assembly specified by the appropriate highway authority In the event the specified system assembly maintenance or repair would require a deviation from standard assembly parameters contact a Trinity Highway representative This system has been deemed eligible...

Page 3: ...k Up Inspection 38 Maintenance Flow Chart 40 Post Impact Instructions 41 Parts Ordering Procedure and Drawings 44 QuadGuard Elite M10 Wide QGEMTSCVR8 U69 46 Backup Assembly Tension Strut 627528 47 Bay 1 Diaphragm Assembly 627506 48 Standard Diaphragm Assembly 627506 49 Fender Panel Assembly 608240 50 Cylinder Attachment 618879 51 Nose Assembly 627505 52 Hit Indicator 610237 53 Monorail Assembly 62...

Page 4: ...y Customer Service This product must be assembled in the location specified by the appropriate highway authority If there are deviations alterations or departures from the assembly protocol specified in this manual the device may not perform as tested Important DO NOT use any component part that has not been specifically approved for this system during the assembly or repair of this system This pr...

Page 5: ...al are available from Trinity Highway by calling 888 323 6374 or by visiting TrinityHighway com Product QuadGuard Elite M10 Please contact Trinity Highway if you have any questions concerning the information in this manual or about the QuadGuard Elite M10 Wide Warning It is the responsibility of the installer to use appropriate safety precautions when operating power equipment mixing chemicals and...

Page 6: ... vehicle object or person whether or not the products were assembled in consultation with Trinity Highway or by third parties The QuadGuard Elite M10 Wide 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 site sp...

Page 7: ... trucks at speeds of up to 62 mph 100 kph at angles up to 25 degrees During head on impact testing within MASH criteria the QuadGuard Elite M10 Wide has been shown to telescope rearward to absorb the energy of impact When impacted from the side within the applicable MASH criteria it has been shown to redirect the vehicle back toward its original travel path and away from the highway feature Warnin...

Page 8: ...h the BOM Bill of Materials and system drawings shipped with your system Please call Trinity Highway if you have any system questions p 3 Note Components are not shown to scale Tension Strut Backup 69 Diaphragm Assembly QG Elite M10 627531 619120 Varies Panel Side QG Wide Panel Fender QG Hinge Plate Fender Panel 611900 611832 610172 Extension Backup M10 QGE Extension Diaphragm Angle Monorail Guide...

Page 9: ...1370 611379 608136 Flt St 3 16X2X13 W Holes Die Spring 1 1 2 ODX3 4X6 Mushroom Washer 618652 117458 617045 Clamp Nose Belt Nose Cylinder Plate 606330 612253 Belt Nose Assy QGE 69 Nose Belt Hit Indicator Assembly 618870 605108 610237 Washer 1 4X1 Washer Flat 1 2X1 3 8 Washer Flat 5 8X1 3 4 118013 118009 003300 ...

Page 10: ...92 118082 Washer Lock 5 8 Washer Lock 3 4 Nut Hex 3 8 G2 118100 118089 115960 Nut Hex 1 2 Rail Nut Hex 5 8 Nut Hex 5 8 A563A 115939 003340 003354 Nut Heavy Hex 3 4 Screw HWH 1 4X1 Tap Bolt Hex 3 8X3 1 2 AT G5 003704 116891 113612 Bolt Hex 1 2X1 G5 Bolt Hex 1 2X3 G2 Rail Bolt 5 8X2 A307 113467 113476 003400 ...

Page 11: ... Screw 5 8X8 1 2 G8 Bolt Hex 5 8X9 A325 Bolt Hex 3 4X2 G8 116879 004489 113555 Bolt Hex 3 4X5 G5 G Stud 3 4X6 1 2 G5 Stud 3 4X7 G5 113573 117540 117542 Cylinder Nose HDPE 28X20 Cylinder ME1 MASH Cylinder ME2 MASH 606689 618538 618649 Cylinder Assy ME3 MASH Cylinder Segment 18X9 1 2 Tel 1 3 4X1 3 4X12GA G 10 618702 627504 615756 ...

Page 12: ...d when a Transition Panel is used Several types of transitions are available for use with the QuadGuard Elite M10 Wide Figures 1 6 The correct Panel s to use will depend on the direction of traffic and what type of barrier or road feature the QuadGuard Elite M10 Wide is shielding Contact Customer Service for any transition questions p 3 Figure 1 No Transition Unidirectional only Figure 3 Single Sl...

Page 13: ...August 2020 Recommend Tools Documentation Manufacturer s Assembly Manual Manufacturer s Drawing Package Personal Protective equipment Eye Protection Gloves Safety Toe Shoes Figure 5 Quad to Thrie Beam Figure 6 Quad to W Beam Guardrail ...

Page 14: ...rench 1 2 Miscellaneous Traffic control equipment Lifting and moving equipment Minimum 5 000 lb capacity required Air Compressor 100 psi and Generator 5 kW Pry bar Drift pin 300 mm 12 Center punch Tape measure 25 7 5 m Chalk line Concrete marking pencil Nylon bottle brush for cleaning 7 8 drilled holes Rags water and solvent for touch up Chain 3 8 grade 40 20 6 m with 1 2 13 mm hooks Acetylene tor...

Page 15: ...of all steel rebar is critical to avoid interference with the concrete anchor bolts Warning Location of the Backup in relation to nearby objects will affect the operation of the attenuator Upon impact the Fender Panels telescope rearward and extend beyond the rigid Backup as much as 25 635 mm Position the Backup so that the rear ends of the last Fender Panels are a minimum of 25 635 mm forward of ...

Page 16: ...nt specifications for new concrete pads can be found on the standard drawings The QuadGuard Elite M10 69 may be installed on any of the following foundations using the specified anchorage Foundation A Reinforced Concrete Pad or Roadway Foundation 6 152 mm reinforced with Anchor Block minimum thickness P C C Anchorage Approved adhesive with 7 178 mm studs 5 1 2 140 mm embedment Foundation B Reinfor...

Page 17: ...of seven days before applying anchoring adhesive 2 Drill Boreholes Caution It is the responsibility of the installer to consult OSHA silica respiratory standard 29 CFR 1910 134 for debris removal from borehole s and use Trinity Highway approved adhesive to achieve optimum tensile strength Do not use diamond drill bits for drilling boreholes Use the Monorail s and Tension Strut Backup as drilling t...

Page 18: ...ructions supplied with the approved adhesive kit 7 Torque the Nuts Once the adhesive has fully cured torque the nut to the adhesive manufacturer s recommended values Steel Rebar Anchor Assembly Cautions If steel rebar is encountered while drilling an anchor bolt borehole apply one of the following solutions A Use a rebar drill bit for the rebar only and then switch back to the concrete bit to fini...

Page 19: ... stud so the nut is flush with end of stud 3 Insert each Stud with Washer and Nut into Borehole Push stud with washer and nut into borehole Important The stud should be flush with the top of the nut in both vertical and horizontal applications prior to tightening Figure 9 Caution Do not disturb or load the stud until the approved adhesive material has hardened reference approved adhesive kit instr...

Page 20: ... com 19 Revision A August 2020 Figure 11 Elevation View 6 5 4 1 2 3 ME2 Figure 10 Plan View ME3 FRONT BACK KEY 1 Backup 2 Quad Beam Fender Panel 3 Belt Nose 4 Cylinder 5 Diaphragm 6 Monorail 7 Hit Indicator ME1 7 QEN ...

Page 21: ...the system facing the hazard Your left is the system s left and your right is the system s right Counting the Number of Bays One Bay consists of one Diaphragm two Fender Panels etc The Nose Assembly is not considered a Bay Figure 13 Figure 12 Left Right Figure 13 Number of Bays 8 Bay System Shown BAY NOSE Fender Panels Diaphragm Left Right ...

Page 22: ...System Assembly Note The Drawing Package supplied with the QuadGuard Elite M10 Wide must be used with these instructions for proper assembly and should take precedence over these general instructions 1 Determine Transition Type with Tension Strut Backup The QuadGuard Elite M10 Wide uses a Tension Strut Backup A Transition Panel or Side Panel must be used on each side of the Backup A Side Panel is ...

Page 23: ...ail will be placed on this line Note The concrete pad must comply with the manufacturer s drawing package supplied with the system Warning Only Strong Soil AASHTO M147 with static performance 90 is to be used with the assembly of a transition in soil Warning Location of system with respect to the hazard is critical and dependent on the type of Transition Panel used See the project plans supplied w...

Page 24: ...146 mm deep anchor holes in the pad using the Backup as a template Do not drill through pad Anchor the Backup to the concrete pad using approved adhesive kits p 16 Step 2 Monorail Assembly Locate the Monorail on the construction line as shown in the Monorail Assembly drawings Drill 7 8 22mm diameter by 5 3 4 146 mm deep anchor holes using the Monorail as a template Figure 20 Do not drill through t...

Page 25: ...Tension Strut Backup 3 4X7 STUD TENSION STRUT BACKUP 4 100 mm MONORAIL CENTERLINE CONSTRUCTION LINE CONCRETE PAD ANCHOR WASHER ROADWAY BACKUP OR MONORAIL NUT CAUTION 1 1 2 38 mm MAXIMUM STUD HEIGHT Top surfaces must be flush Tongues must be Fully Inserted and Flush Detail A Figure 21 Rail Height and Alignment Detail A ...

Page 26: ...ls to Backup Assembly Attach the Transition Panel or Side Panel as appropriate to each side of the Backup Refer to Figure 22 and the drawing package for more information Note A Side Panel is not needed when a Transition Panel is used Figure 22 Side Panel Transition Panel Attachment ...

Page 27: ...020 4 Attach Monorail Guides Attach Monorail Guides to Diaphragms as shown in Figure 23 and the Diaphragm Assembly drawing p 49 3 4X2 G8 HEX BOLT 3 4 LOCK WASHER 3 4 HEX NUT DIAPHRAGM Figure 23 Monorail Guide Attachment One Side MONORAIL GUIDE ...

Page 28: ...de the Diaphragm forward to approximately 32 813 mm in front of the Backup Orient and slide all Diaphragms onto Monorail and position each approximately as shown below Figure 25 6 Attach End Cap Attach End Cap to the Monorail as shown in Figure 26 and the Monorail Assembly drawing Figure 24 Diaphragm Orientation 36 915 mm Typical 36 915 mm Typical Figure 26 End Cap Attachment Figure 25 Diaphragm s...

Page 29: ...inder in the nose or any Bay may result in unaccepted crash performance as described in MASH 8 Attach Rear Most ME3 Cylinder With Backup Extension in place position a ME3 Cylinder so it is centered on the mounting holes Fasten Cylinder to Backup using 3 4X5 hex bolts hex nuts and bar washers Tighten ME3 Cylinder to Backup Slide the next Diaphragm against the Cylinder so no gaps exist between the B...

Page 30: ...he Backup Tighten all fasteners Important Diaphragm Extensions must be in place before Cylinder attachment 10 Attach the ME2 Cylinders Attach ME2 Cylinders in the same way as ME3 Cylinders Tighten all fasteners Important Diaphragm Extensions must be in place before Cylinder attachment Figure 28 Typical ME3 Cylinder Mounting 3 16X2X13 FLT ST W HOLES 3 4 HEX NUT 3 16X2X13 FLT ST W HOLES 3 4X9 HEX BO...

Page 31: ...n A August 2020 11 Attach the ME1 Cylinder in Bay 1 3 16X2X13 FLT ST W HOLES 3 4 HEX NUT 3 16X2X13 FLT ST W HOLES ME1 CYLINDER ASSEMBLY ME2 CYLINDER ASSEMBLY 3 4X9 HEX BOLT Figure 29 Typical ME1 to ME2 Mounting DIAPHRAGM EXTENSION ...

Page 32: ...lt with 5 8 lock washer and hex nut Figure 31 Typical three places per side on all Diaphragms The First Diaphragm has additional Cylinder Segments fastened with 5 8 heavy hex nuts flat washers and 5 8X5 hex bolts Figure 32 See pages 48 and 49 for additional information Figure 30 Attach Nose Cylinder to First Diaphragm QEN CYLINDER ASSEMBLY 5 8X3 1 2 HEX BOLT 5 8X9 HEX BOLT 5 8 ASSEMBLY FASTENERS 5...

Page 33: ... forward until the holes in the Fender Panel line up with the holes in the forward Diaphragm Step 3 Use a drift pin to align the center hole of the Fender Panel with the center hole of the Diaphragm Step 4 Attach the front of the Fender Panels to the next Diaphragm using two rail bolts and large rail nuts per side Use only the top and bottom holes leave the center hole open until the next Fender P...

Page 34: ...olts Slide 5 8X1 3 4 flat washers onto bolts three places per side Adjust the nuts so the outside of the washers are even with the Fender Panel humps Figure 37 c Place Belt Nose over Diaphragm Fender Panel attachment bolts d Align holes in Belt Clamps with bolts and place onto bolts against belt e Secure with 5 8X1 3 4 washers and 5 8 hex nuts in three places per side Adjust Belt Nose Assembly so ...

Page 35: ... performance as described in MASH Figure 37 1 2X3 G2 HEX BOLT 5 8X1 3 4 WASHER 1 2X1 3 8 WASHER 5 8X5 G5 HEX BOLT 1 2 HEX NUT 1 2X1 3 8 WASHER CLAMP NOSE BELT Figure 38 Attach Nose Belt to Fender Panels HVY HEX NUT WASHER 5 8 FENDER PANEL NOSE BELT CLAMP NOSE BELT WASHER TO BE FLUSH WITH FENDER PANEL HUMPS 5 8X5 G5 HEX BOLT 5 8 HVY HEX NUT 1 2 LOCK WASHER HVY HEX NUT 5 8 FIRST DIAPHRAGM 5 8X1 3 4 ...

Page 36: ...agm Drill one 1 4 hole as needed to set bracket tab in Diaphragm Step 2 Attach hit indicator to 1st Diaphragm Option 1 Match drill two 9 16 holes as needed in Diaphragm Use 1 2 hex bolts 1 2 lock washers and 1 2 hex nuts to attach bracket p 53 Option 2 Use 1 4 self drilling tap screws along with flat washer to attach bracket Step 3 Rotate Hit indicator to horizontal position and bend trigger clip ...

Page 37: ... tightly against the underlying panel system realignment may be necessary Figure 41 Bolt Torque Specifications Warning Anchor Studs Torqued to Adhesive Manufacturer s Specification Shall Not Extend Above Concrete Pad More than 1 1 2 p 24 All Other Bolts Tightened Fender Panel Maximum gap allowed WIDE Systems 1 0 25 mm 18 Inspect System Inspect the system in accordance with Maintenance Flow Chart p...

Page 38: ...sive manufacturer s specification p 16 Cylinder types are properly placed p 19 Every borehole and slot in Backup and Monorail is utilized pp 23 24 Anchor stud s height is 1 1 2 38 mm or less above the pad p 24 Monorail guides are attached to the Diaphragms p 26 Cylinder Segments are fastened on each side of the 1st Diaphragm p 27 Monorail End Cap Assembly in place p 27 Mushroom Washer Assembly nut...

Page 39: ...and in good condition 4 Note the location and condition of the QuadGuard Elite M10 Wide and the date of visual drive by inspection Walk Up Inspection Warning A system that has been impacted can store energy in collapsed Cylinders and may spring back unexpectedly causing possible serious injury Use caution when inspecting disassembling or restoring systems that are collapsed or compressed by any am...

Page 40: ...uts Replace any damaged Cylinders Please call Customer Service if you have any questions p 3 9 Ensure the system is deployed to its full length Caution Systems that are not restored to their full length may not perform to impact performance standards of MASH 10 Make all necessary repairs as described above and see the following page for Post Impact Instructions 11 Reset Hit Indicator if necessary ...

Page 41: ...TrinityHighway com 40 Revision A August 2020 Maintenance Flow Chart Refer to the appropriate sections of this manual for specific procedures ...

Page 42: ...o bring the vehicle to a controlled stop The vehicle must be in neutral while still applying the brakes and then gradually release the brakes to allow the system to restore against the truck bumper in a safe and controlled way 3 Once in place carefully move the truck so the bumper displaces the Nose Cylinder 6 In the absence of the Nose assembly place protective material between the bumper and the...

Page 43: ...ts See the Limitations and Warnings section on page 5 10 Diaphragms that are bowed or have bent legs must be replaced 11 Each Fender Panel must be properly attached with a Mushroom Washer Assembly Check all Fender Panel to Diaphragm bolt connections All damaged bolts Fender Panels and Transition Panels must be replaced 12 The maximum gap allowed for overlapping Fender Panels on the side of the sys...

Page 44: ...qued to adhesive manufacturer s specification Shall Not Extend Above Concrete Pad More than 1 1 2 p 24 All Other Bolts Tightened Fender Panel Maximum Gap Allowed WIDE System 1 00 25 mm Figure 45 Fender Panel Gap Figure 46 Horizontal Anchor MAXIMUM GAP 1 0 25 mm FENDER PANEL UNDERLYING FENDER TRANSITION EXTENSION OR SIDE PANEL TRAFFIC CAUTION ...

Page 45: ...Description Count 118710 Adhesive HY200 330 Hilti 17 618847 Backup TS 64 QGE G W Decals 1 605108 Belt Nose 96 QGE 90 7 Bay Y 1 113467 Bolt Hex 1 2x1 G5 G 2 113476 Bolt Hex 1 2x3 G2 G 2 113555 Bolt Hex 3 4x2 G8 G 32 113573 Bolt Hex 3 4x5 G5 G 2 113612 Bolt Hex 3 8x3 1 2 All Thread G5 G 16 113660 Bolt Hex 5 8x3 1 2 G5 G 1 113666 Bolt Hex 5 8x4 G5 G 54 113667 Bolt Hex 5 8x5 G5 G All Thread 12 004489 ...

Page 46: ...rew FL 5 8x8 1 2 G8 G Socket 16 116891 Screw HWH 1 4x1 Self Drill Tapping G 2 117458 Spring Die 1 1 2ODx3 4x6 G 16 117542 Stud 3 4x7 G5 G 68 615756 Tel St 1 3 4x1 3 4x12 GAx10 H4S G 4 615765 Tel St 2x2x12 GAx10 H4S G 4 118009 Washer Flat 1 2x1 3 8 G 4 118013 Washer Flat 1 4x1 G 2 003300 Washer Flat 5 8x1 3 4 G 33 118027 Washer Flat Hvy 3 4x2 G 68 118082 Washer Lock 1 2 G 4 118089 Washer Lock 3 4 G...

Page 47: ...TrinityHighway com 46 Revision A August 2020 QuadGuard Elite M10 Wide QFEMTSCVR U ...

Page 48: ...TrinityHighway com 47 Revision A August 2020 Backup Assembly Tension Strut 627528 ...

Page 49: ...TrinityHighway com 48 Revision A August 2020 Bay 1 Diaphragm Assembly 627506 ...

Page 50: ...TrinityHighway com 49 Revision A August 2020 Standard Diaphragm Assembly 627506 ...

Page 51: ...TrinityHighway com 50 Revision A August 2020 Fender Panel Assembly 608240 ...

Page 52: ...TrinityHighway com 51 Revision A August 2020 Cylinder Attachment 618879 ...

Page 53: ...TrinityHighway com 52 Revision A August 2020 Nose Assembly 627505 ...

Page 54: ...TrinityHighway com 53 Revision A August 2020 Hit Indicator 610237 ...

Page 55: ...TrinityHighway com 54 Revision A August 2020 Monorail Assembly 625637 ...

Page 56: ...TrinityHighway com 55 Revision A August 2020 TS Concrete Pad 618686 ...

Page 57: ...TrinityHighway com 56 Revision A August 2020 TS Concrete Pad 8 w Rebar ...

Page 58: ...TrinityHighway com 57 Revision A August 2020 TS Concrete Pad 8 wo Rebar ...

Page 59: ...TrinityHighway com 58 Revision A August 2020 31 W Beam Transition QFEMTSCVR TWLR ...

Page 60: ...TrinityHighway com 59 Revision A August 2020 Thrie Beam Transition QFEMTSCVR TTLR ...

Page 61: ...TrinityHighway com 60 Revision A August 2020 4 Safety Shape Transition QFEMTSCVR T4LR ...

Page 62: ...TrinityHighway com 61 Revision A August 2020 4 Safety Shape Flared Transition QFEMTSCVR T4LRF ...

Page 63: ...TrinityHighway com 62 Revision A August 2020 6 Single Slope Transition QFEMTSCVR T6LR ...

Page 64: ...TrinityHighway com 63 Revision A August 2020 6 Single Slope Flared Transition QFEMTSCVR T6LRF ...

Page 65: ...TrinityHighway com 64 Revision A August 2020 End Shoe Transition QFEMTSCVR ESLR ...

Page 66: ...TrinityHighway com 65 Revision A August 2020 Notes ...

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