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TrinityHighway.com

 

Revision D March 2021

 

Table of Contents 

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

 

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

 

Safety Symbols ............................................................................................................................. 4

 

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

 

Limitations and Warnings .............................................................................................................. 5

 

System Overview .......................................................................................................................... 6

 

Inspect Shipping...................................................................................................................... 6

 

System Components ............................................................................................................... 7

 

Determine Transition Type .................................................................................................... 12

 

Recommended Tools .................................................................................................................. 13

 

Site Preparation/Foundation ....................................................................................................... 15

 

Foundation/Anchoring ........................................................................................................... 16

 

Trinity Highway Approved Adhesive Anchoring System ............................................................. 17

 

Vertical Anchors .................................................................................................................... 17

 

Anchor Assembly Cautions ................................................................................................... 18

 

Horizontal Anchors ................................................................................................................ 19

 

System Assembly ....................................................................................................................... 22

 

QuadGuard

®

 M Wide Final Inspection Checklist ......................................................................... 36

 

Maintenance and Repair ............................................................................................................. 37

 

Inspection Frequency ............................................................................................................ 37

 

Visual Drive-By Inspection .................................................................................................... 37

 

Walk-Up Inspection Checklist ............................................................................................... 37

 

Post-Impact Instructions ........................................................................................................ 38

 

Parts Ordering Procedure ........................................................................................................... 40

 

Drawings ..................................................................................................................................... 42

 

QuadGuard

®

 M Wide Tension Strut Backup

 

 QFMTSCVR-U ............................................. 42

 

Concrete Pad

 

618686 ......................................................................................................... 43

 

TS Concrete Pad 8” w/Rebar

 

618686 ................................................................................ 44

 

TS Concrete Pad 8” wo/Rebar

 

618686 .............................................................................. 45

 

Tension Strut Backup 

 

627528 ........................................................................................... 46

 

Monorail Assembly

 

625637 ................................................................................................ 47

 

Diaphragm Assembly

 

 627534 ........................................................................................... 48

 

Shim Kit

 

627518 ............................................................................................................... 51

 

Fender Panel Assembly

 

608241 ........................................................................................ 52

 

Nose Assembly

 

 627522 ..................................................................................................... 53

 

End Shoe Transition

 

 627729 ............................................................................................. 54

 

31” W-Beam Guardrail Transition

 

QFMTSCVR-TWLR ...................................................... 55

 

Thrie-Beam Transition

 

QFMTSCVR-TTLR ......................................................................... 56

 

Safety Shape Barrier Transition

 

 QFMTSCVR-T4LRF ....................................................... 57

 

Single Slope Transition

 

QFMTSCVR-T6LRF ..................................................................... 58

 

QuadGuard M Wide TS w/Block

 

QFMTSCVR-UVB ........................................................... 59

 

Vertical Barrier Transition

 

 QFMTSCVR-ESLR .................................................................. 60

 

TS Concrete Pad w/Block

 

 QFMTSCVR-UVB .................................................................... 61

 

 

 

Summary of Contents for QuadGuard M Wide

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Page 2: ...maintenance and repair of the QuadGuard M Wide could result in serious injury or death Important These instructions are for standard assembly specified by the appropriate highway authority In the eve...

Page 3: ...ency 37 Visual Drive By Inspection 37 Walk Up Inspection Checklist 37 Post Impact Instructions 38 Parts Ordering Procedure 40 Drawings 42 QuadGuard M Wide Tension Strut Backup QFMTSCVR U 42 Concrete P...

Page 4: ...ssembled 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...

Page 5: ...M Wide Additional copies of this manual are available from Trinity Highway by calling 888 323 6374 or by visiting TrinityHighway com Product Please contact Trinity Highway if you have any questions c...

Page 6: ...way or by third parties The QuadGuard M Wide is intended to be assembled delineated and maintained within specific state and federal guidelines It is important for the highway authority specifying the...

Page 7: ...ickup trucks at speeds of up to 62 mph 100 kph at redirection angles up to 25 degrees During head on impact testing within MASH criteria the QuadGuard M Wide has been shown to telescope rearward to ab...

Page 8: ...M 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 Diaphra...

Page 9: ...G 611368 611375 611379 Hinge Plate Fender Panel Hinge Plate Full Length Hinge Pin Dia Full Length 610172 627524 627525 Tel ST 1 3 4X1 3 4X12 GAX10 Tel ST 2X2X12 GAX10 Pipe 3 4 Schedule 80X2 5 16 61575...

Page 10: ...et Cart Support Nose Washer Bar 10GAX2X14 626815 626816 626818 Nose L QG M Wide Nose R QG M Wide 627513 627514 Bolt Hex 1 4X3 4 G5 Bolt Hex 1 4X1 G5 Bolt Hex 3 8X1 G5 113518 113508 113596 Bolt Hex 3 8...

Page 11: ...8 1 2 G8 113666 119163 116879 Bolt Hex 3 4X2 G8 Rail Bolt 5 8X2 Stud 3 4X7 G5 113555 003400 117542 Nut Hex 1 4 Nut Hex 3 8 Rail Nut Hex 5 8 115946 115960 003340 Nut Hex 5 8 Nut Heavy Hex 3 4 Washer Lo...

Page 12: ...arch 2021 Washer Fender 3 8X2 Washer Flat 5 8X1 3 4 Washer Flat 3 4X2 Hvy 118038 003300 118027 Die Spring 1 1 2 ODX3 4X6 Mushroom Washer Approved Adhesive 117458 617045 118710 Cartridge Assy Type I Ca...

Page 13: ...c and what type of barrier or road feature the QuadGuard M Wide is shielding Contact Customer Service prior to deployment if you have any questions p 3 Important The QuadGuard M Wide is available with...

Page 14: ...ves Safety toe Shoes Protective Clothing Reflective Vest Cutting equipment Rotary Hammer Drill Rebar cutting bit Concrete drill bits 7 8 22 mm Double Fluted Grinder Hacksaw or Torch optional Important...

Page 15: ...ns provided in this manual have been strictly followed Miscellaneous Traffic control equipment Lifting and moving equipment A lifting device is preferred although a forklift can be used Minimum 5 000...

Page 16: ...aller to ensure proper site grading for the QuadGuard M Wide placement as dictated by the state or specifying agency pursuant to the AASHTO Roadside Design Guide Caution Accurate placement of all stee...

Page 17: ...s otherwise determined by the resident project engineer or appropriate highway authority Recommended dimension and reinforcement specifications for new concrete pads can be found on the standard drawi...

Page 18: ...crete Allow the concrete to cure a minimum of seven days before applying anchoring adhesive 2 Drill Boreholes Caution It is the responsibility of the installer to consult OSHA silica respiratory stand...

Page 19: ...upplied 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 Anchor Assembly Cautions 1 Steel rebar If st...

Page 20: ...tud 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...

Page 21: ...evision D March 2021 Figure 12 Elevation View 6 Bay TL 3 6 5 4 1 2 3 Figure 11 Plan View TYPE II CARTRIDGES FRONT BACK KEY 1 Backup 2 Quad Beam Fender Panel 3 Nose 4 Cartridge 5 Diaphragm 6 Monorail 3...

Page 22: ...in the Nose of each system Note There will always be one more Cartridge in the system than the number of Bays in the system To determine number of Bays count Fender Panels on one side Figure 13 Measur...

Page 23: ...nterline of the system Mark a construction line parallel to the center line and offset 6 5 165 mm to one side as shown in Figure 15 The edge of the Monorail will be positioned on this line Note The co...

Page 24: ...before anchoring Backup Caution Every hole in the Backup and Monorail must be anchored by a stud using an approved adhesive 3 Anchor the Monorail Monorail Placement for Tension Strut Backup Figure 17...

Page 25: ...After Applied Torque ANCHOR WASHER ROADWAY BACKUP OR MONORAIL NUT CAUTION 1 1 2 38 mm Maximum Anchor height Top surfaces must be flush Tongues must be fully inserted and flush Detail A Figure 18 Rail...

Page 26: ...and hex nut two 2 places per brace and four 4 places per side D Secure each diagonal brace set in two 2 places with a 3 8 hex bolt lock washer and hex nut Figure 20 Note A Side Panel is unnecessary wh...

Page 27: ...Figure 22 The widest Diaphragm must be attached closest to the Backup with each subsequent Diaphragm being progressively narrower Important Slide the widest Diaphragm all the way to the Backup to ensu...

Page 28: ...gm Figure 25 See pages 46 and 47 for additional information 8 Attach Fender Panels Important Do not mix the 5 8 rail nuts large with the 5 8 hex nuts small Figure 26 Important For proper impact perfor...

Page 29: ...Panel Step 2 Slide the Fender Panel forward until the holes in the Fender Panel line up with the holes in the forward Diaphragm Hinge Plate Step 3 Use a drift pin to align the center hole of the Fende...

Page 30: ...tighten the Mushroom Washer Assembly small hex nut until it reaches the end of the screw threads Assemble the remaining Diaphragms and Fender Panels following the same procedure Tighten rail nuts larg...

Page 31: ...2021 9 Attach End Cap Attach the End Cap to the front of the first Monorail segment as shown below and the Monorail Assembly drawing Figure 30 Monorail End Cap Attachment MONORAIL 5 8 LOCK WASHER 5 8...

Page 32: ...Diaphragms and also to the front of the Backup as shown below Figure 32 Cartridge Support Bracket Assembly Tension Strut Backup TENSION STRUT BACKUP Figure 31 Lower Cartridge Support Bracket Assembly...

Page 33: ...8X2 hex bolts and rail nuts Tighten Detail D E D Attach Nose to Fender Panel and Diaphragm Hinge Plates with 5 8 rail nuts Adjust Nose assembly height so top front Nose is 32 1 8 above the concrete p...

Page 34: ...4 HEX NUT Detail D Steel Nose not shown for clarity 5 8 RAIL NUT PULLOUT BRACKET Detail E Inside View Nose Cover Cut Away Detail F Inside view back of front diaphragm showing nuts against Hinge Plate...

Page 35: ...Bracket Assembly 3 8 HEX NUT 3 8X1 HEX BOLT 3 8 FLAT WASHER 3 8X2 FLAT WASHER CARTRIDGE HOLD DOWN BRACKET 3 8 HEX NUT ANGLE BRACKET 3 8 WASHER Detail G Note height of the Nose Cartridge Support Brack...

Page 36: ...el Gap Wide 1 00 25 mm Figure 35 Fender Panel Gap 12 Cartridge Placement The Nose Cartridge must be the same height as every other Cartridge To complete the assembly of a QuadGuard M Wide place the ap...

Page 37: ...p 20 Every hole and slot in Backup and Monorail is anchored pp 23 24 If no transition side panels at backup are required p 25 Anchor stud s are 1 5 maximum above the pad p 24 Monorail guides are attac...

Page 38: ...inspection Walk Up Inspection Checklist Clear and dispose of on site debris Clear and remove excessive dirt from around the Monorail and Diaphragm feet Bolts are tight and rust free Anchor bolts are...

Page 39: ...t so the system can be restored to its original position Caution Use eye protection and gloves when refurbishing the Mushroom Washer Die Spring Assembly Do not place fingers underneath an assembled Mu...

Page 40: ...for these overlapping parts including Fender Panels overlapping Panels behind the system is 1 00 25 mm Important Ensure the Mushroom Washer rail nuts are tightened to the end of the bolt threads If th...

Page 41: ...to Vertical Concrete End Shoe None Parts List s Quantities PN Description Count 118710 Adhesive HY200 330 Hilti 14 627511 Backup TS 64 M Wide W Decals 1 113518 Bolt Hex 1 4x3 4 G5 6 113508 Bolt Hex 1...

Page 42: ...Screw Flat 5 8X8 1 2 G8 Socket 12 614062 Shim 12GAX3 5 8X8 12 117458 Spring Die 1 1 2 ODX3 4X6 12 117542 Stud 3 4X7 G5 56 615756 Tel ST 1 3 4X1 3 4X12GAX10 H4S 4 615765 Tel ST 2X2X12GAX10 H4S 4 626818...

Page 43: ...TrinityHighway com 42 Revision D March 2021 QuadGuard M Wide Tension Strut Backup QFMTSCVR U Drawings...

Page 44: ...TrinityHighway com 43 Revision D March 2021 Concrete Pad 618686...

Page 45: ...TrinityHighway com 44 Revision D March 2021 TS Concrete Pad 8 w Rebar 618686...

Page 46: ...TrinityHighway com 45 Revision D March 2021 TS Concrete Pad 8 wo Rebar 618686...

Page 47: ...TrinityHighway com 46 Revision D March 2021 Tension Strut Backup 627528...

Page 48: ...TrinityHighway com 47 Revision D March 2021 Monorail Assembly 625637...

Page 49: ...TrinityHighway com 48 Revision D March 2021 Diaphragm Assembly 627534...

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Page 52: ...TrinityHighway com 51 Revision D March 2021 Shim Kit 627518...

Page 53: ...TrinityHighway com 52 Revision D March 2021 Fender Panel Assembly 608241...

Page 54: ...TrinityHighway com 53 Revision D March 2021 Nose Assembly 627522...

Page 55: ...TrinityHighway com 54 Revision D March 2021 End Shoe Transition 627729...

Page 56: ...TrinityHighway com 55 Revision D March 2021 31 W Beam Guardrail Transition QFMTSCVR TWLR...

Page 57: ...TrinityHighway com 56 Revision D March 2021 Thrie Beam Transition QFMTSCVR TTLR...

Page 58: ...TrinityHighway com 57 Revision D March 2021 Safety Shape Barrier Transition QFMTSCVR T4LRF...

Page 59: ...TrinityHighway com 58 Revision D March 2021 Single Slope Transition QFMTSCVR T6LRF...

Page 60: ...TrinityHighway com 59 Revision D March 2021 QuadGuard M Wide TS w Block QFMTSCVR UVB...

Page 61: ...TrinityHighway com 60 Revision D March 2021 Vertical Barrier Transition QFMTSCVR ESLR...

Page 62: ...TrinityHighway com 61 Revision D March 2021 TS Concrete Pad w Block 627903...

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