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Important:
Read safety instructions thoroughly and follow the assembly
directions and suggested safe practices before assembling, maintaining, or
repairing the Alpha 70K TMA
®
system. Failure to follow this warning can result in
serious injury or death to the worker and/or bystanders. It further compromises
the acceptance of this system by the FHWA. Please keep these instructions for
later use. They are intended for the individual who is experienced and skilled in
the assembly of highway products which are specified and selected by the
highway authority. These instructions and any attached drawings should be
reviewed and studied thoroughly by a qualified individual who is skilled in
interpreting them before the start of any assembly
Warning:
Ensure that all of the Alpha 70K TMA
®
system Warnings, Cautions,
and Important Statements within the Alpha 70K TMA
®
Manual are completely
followed. Failure to follow this warning could result in serious injury or death in
the event of a collision.
Recommended Safety Rules for Assembly
* Important Safety Instructions *
This Manual must be kept in a location where it is readily available to persons who assemble,
maintain, or repair the Alpha 70K TMA
®
system. Additional copies of this Manual are
immediately available from Energy Absorption Systems by calling (888) 323-6374. Please
contact Energy Absorption Systems if you have any questions concerning the information in this
Manual or about the Alpha 70K TMA
®
system. This Manual may also be downloaded directly
from the websites indicated below.
Always use appropriate safety precautions when operating power equipment, mixing chemicals,
and when moving heavy equipment or the Alpha 70K TMA
®
components. Gloves, safety
goggles, safety-toe shoes, and back protection should be used.
Safety measures incorporating traffic control devices specified by the highway authority must be
used to provide safety for personnel while at the assembly, maintenance, or repair site.