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2525 Stemmons Freeway

Dallas, Texas 75207

888-323-6374 (USA only)

214-589-8140 (Outside USA)

www.energyabsorption.com

www.highwayguardrail.com

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Page 1: ...MPS 350 Product Description Assembly Manual Revised April 18 2008 Part No 620262B...

Page 2: ...527 6050 All information illustrations and specifications in this Manual are based on the latest MPS 350 information available at the time of printing We reserve the right to make changes at any time...

Page 3: ...L LIST 13 RECEIPT AND INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS 13 OPERATION GUIDELINES 21 PREVENTATIVE MAINTENANCE 21 MPS 350 FUNCTIONS AND FEATURES 22 WINCH SYSTEM OPERATION 23 LOWERING THE MPS 350 26 RAISING THE M...

Page 4: ...ul operation will ensure maximized crash protection for many years Please read and follow the safety instructions warnings and recommendations contained in this MPS 350 Safety Installation Operation a...

Page 5: ...ERATING IMPORTANT READ SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS THOROUGHLY AND FOLLOW THE SAFE OPERATION PRACTICES BEFORE OPERATING THE MPS 350 Failure to follow this warning can result in serious injury or death to the o...

Page 6: ...d in the MPS 350 during operation Failure to follow this warning could result in serious injury or death to the operator and or bystanders WARNING Do not use hands or feet to lift or support the MPS 3...

Page 7: ...the MPS 350 before installing repairing servicing maintaining operating or adjusting your MPS 350 Those who use and maintain this MPS 350 must be thoroughly trained and familiar with the MPS 350 If u...

Page 8: ...ies Do not install the MPS 350 on the truck if the truck s fuel tank is less than 10 feet 6 inches 3200 mm from the rear of the truck Consult Trinity Highway Products for a bumper extension to get the...

Page 9: ...Strap Replace the damaged Winch Strap Do not operate the MPS 350 with frayed damaged or broken wiring The wiring could cause the electrical system to short circuit and damage the MPS 350 or Truck All...

Page 10: ...1 600 pounds 727 kg Shipping 1 876 pounds 853 kg Length Down Operating Position 13 feet 8 inches 4 20 m Up Traveling Position 3 feet 2 inches 0 97 m Width With Plastic Nose Sideboards 6 feet 1 83 m Wi...

Page 11: ...dentification KNOW YOUR MPS 350 Bumper Assembly Shear Bolts Shear Bars Bracket Assembly Winch Electrical Control Box Chain Supports Turnbuckles Frame Assembly Impact Fence Pivot Bolt Strap Plastic Sid...

Page 12: ...Clevis 1 x 8 25 mm x 200 mm 5628G 8 1 Light Harness Kit 5677B 9 3 Jacks Storage 5678B 10 1 Plastic Nose Piece 6081B 11 4 Plastic Sideboard Assembly 6190B 12 1 Plastic Bottom Sheet 6080B 13 8 Bottom S...

Page 13: ...Board Segment Complete Makes One Side 6190B 9 1 Nose Piece Black w Yellow Reflective 6081B 10 1 Nose Piece Red w White Reflective 6811B 11 1 Plastic Bottom Sheet Black w Yellow Reflective 6080B 12 1...

Page 14: ...ury or death to the operator and or bystanders WARNING Keep clear of the MPS 350 while in operation Do not sit or stand near under or behind MPS 350 while lowering or raising the MPS 350 Failure to fo...

Page 15: ...Parts List Contact Trinity Highway Products if parts are missing Figure 5 0 Inventory Items From Shipped Loose Parts Box 5 Attach the three Jacks Part Number 5678B item 9 on Packing List with 4 each...

Page 16: ...50 is installed The minimum loaded weight is 15 000 pounds 6 815 kg This could be different for local regulations Consult your local governing specifications Figure 7 0 Add Load to Truck to Achieve Co...

Page 17: ...ovided with the MPS 350 Attach the Channels to the truck frame as far forward as possible following the truck manufacturer s recommendations regarding attachment methods Figure 9 0 Truck Mounting Plat...

Page 18: ...ion of the Winch and Controls 13 Push and hold the Controller Switch s DOWN button while holding the 1 25 mm diameter Pin Un spool the Winch Strap until it is long enough to attach to the Cross Frame...

Page 19: ...3051B 3 8 Flat Washers is in the Shipped Loose package 2 Install the upper and lower Sideboard Hangers to the frame Use the Drawing 7487 located in the Appendix to reference the correct positioning o...

Page 20: ...ossmenber on the Frame Assembly The Latch Bar Arms must connect and engage the Frame Crossmember and allow the Limit Switch to shut off the Winch See the following section Raising The MPS 350 Figure 1...

Page 21: ...as shown in the Chain Retainer figure In this case the protective covers may be cut in two at the appropriate location to allow the insertion of the Linchpin 19 Repeat the Steps 16 and Step 17 above f...

Page 22: ...embly for damage MONTHLY Inspect demarcation markings on Nose of MPS 350 Inspect Caution and Warning decals Call Trinity Highway Products for replacements Inspect Frame Retainer Straps to ensure that...

Page 23: ...osition CAUTION While traveling in a moving work zone NEVER drive faster than 35 mph 55 km hr with MPS 350 in a Down Operating Position Speeds slower than 35 mph 55 km hr may be required if bouncing o...

Page 24: ...MPS 350 under any overhead obstruction without knowing the clearance height Failure to follow this warning could cause damage to the MPS 350 and may result in serious personal injury or death WARNING...

Page 25: ...allows the operator to maintain additional safe distance from the MPS 350 when raising or lowering See Figure 20 0 Below Figure 20 0 MPS 350 Remote Control Pendant Items 8 13 and 14 of Appendix Drawi...

Page 26: ...ovide power to the Winch the Latch Bar Assembly Handle must be pushed downward which raises the Latch Bar Arms and releases pressure on the Limit Switch Figure 21 0 Limit Switch in Depressed Position...

Page 27: ...t in serious injury or death to the operator and or bystanders WARNING Ensure that the Winch Strap is tight and without any slack before releasing the Latch Bar Assembly NEVER RELEASE THE LATCH BAR AS...

Page 28: ...g the Controller Switch s DOWN button until the Frame Assembly s weight rest on the Support Chains Allow the Winch to run to provide slack in the Winch Strap See Figure 24 0 Below Figure 24 0 MPS 350...

Page 29: ...top of the Winch Drum to ensure proper function of Winch system Figure 24 3 Always Locate Strap to Wrap Over Top of Winch Drum NOTE A Cab Operated Release System is available for the MPS 350 Contact y...

Page 30: ...to ensure proper function of the Limit Switch may result in failure of the Winch Step Actions 1 Push and hold the Controller Switch s UP button until the Latch Bar Arms drop into place See Figure 26 0...

Page 31: ...rom swinging Complete the following steps to lock the Chains with the Linchpin Step Actions 1 With the MPS 350 in an Up Traveling Position open the Clip on the Linchpin and remove the Linchpin from th...

Page 32: ...eps for the second Chain NOTE Later models of the MPS 350 may be equipped with Protective Chain Covers that do not allow the Linchpins to restrain the Chains as shown in the Chain Retainer figure In t...

Page 33: ...erious injury or death to the operator and or bystanders CAUTION Do not use hands or feet to lift or support the MPS 350 Always use Jack supports provided Always keep feet clear of frame when in opera...

Page 34: ...ep until all three 3 Jacks are attached See Figure 29 0 Below Figure 29 0 Three 3 Jack Attachment Locations Jacks Attached with Four 4 Bolts Nuts 5 Use the hand crank to lower the Jacks until the whee...

Page 35: ...r Assembly Bolts Mounting MPS 350 to Truck Frame 7 It may be necessary to use the Jacks to adjust the height so that the Bolts can be easily removed See Figure 32 0 Below Figure 32 0 Adjusting MPS 350...

Page 36: ...al injury or death WARNING Ensure that no one is near under or behind the MPS 350 Failure to follow this warning could result in serious injury or death to the operator and or bystanders CAUTION Do no...

Page 37: ...truck s Bumper See Figure 34 0 Below Figure 34 0 Match MPS 350 Bracket Assembly and Bumper Connection Points 5 Insert the four 4 Bolts that attach the MPS 350 Bracket Assembly to the truck s bumper Se...

Page 38: ...Jacks in Raised Position 7 Remove the Bolts to un secure the Jacks See Figure 37 0 Below Figure 37 0 Removal of MPS 350 Jacks Note Completely remove the Jacks from the MPS 350 to ensure that the Jack...

Page 39: ...Plates on the sides of the beams are cut by the Cutter 4 The impacting vehicle and the MPS 350 frame will come to rest together after some distance that depends on the speed and weight of the impactin...

Page 40: ...MPS 350 is going to be installed repaired operated or adjusted Block the wheels Remove the keys from the ignition of the truck and place signs on the truck that it is being serviced DO NOT START ENGIN...

Page 41: ...mbly from Bumper Assembly 2 Transport the Bracket Assembly and Frame Assembly to the repair facility by a wrecker See Figure 41 0 Below Figure 41 0 Transporting MPS 350 Bracket Assembly and Frame Asse...

Page 42: ...ust be replaced If the Bracket Assembly and Bumper Assembly are damaged they must also be replaced HIGH SPEED HIT CAUTION Inform the truck driver that the MPS 350 is going to be installed repaired ope...

Page 43: ...PS 350 and replace the 3 8 10 mm Shear Bolts with approved Trinity Highway Products replacement parts Refer to drawing 33599 SS621 in the Appendix for Bolt orientation and part numbers 2 Disconnect th...

Page 44: ...50 966 Storage Jack Assembly 5678 Stage One Repair Kit 7412 Light System Schematic and Installation 2 Sheets 7481 Winch and Winch Strap Installation 7484 Limit Switch Assembly 7485 Plastic Kit Install...

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Page 62: ...2525 Stemmons Freeway Dallas Texas 75207 888 323 6374 USA only 214 589 8140 Outside USA www energyabsorption com www highwayguardrail com...

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