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Checking the Assembly 

Check the assembly to ensure that all sections are properly aligned, full of water ballast, and not 

leaking. All fill level indicators should be up. If any are not up, check to see if the decals used for 

shipment are still in place and remove them. Make sure that all cables are present and all pins 

are inserted. If for some reason a section needs replacement, refer to the Maintenance and 

Repair section of this Manual on Page 20. 

Retrieval 

1.  Begin retrieval at the downstream traffic end of the site and proceed upstream. Begin the 

retrieval procedure by removing the water ballast. If site conditions permit, the quick 

release gate valve may be opened to allow the water to drain. Insert the protective fill 

level indicator caps. 

Note:

  The time it takes to drain a barrier section is approximately 4 1/2 minutes. 

Caution:  

Water on the traveled  roadway may create a slippery surface for 

vehicles. Proper traffic control shall be deployed. 
 

If the water may not be drained at the site, then the water may either be siphoned out or 

the section can be unpinned and moved by forklift to another work area or site where it 

may be drained or stored. 

Caution:  

Do not use tension cables to lift barrier(s). 

 

2.  Once the water is removed, the pins may be removed and the sections separated. 
3.  Remove the empty sections onto the transport truck in the reverse order as they were 

deployed. Secure the load before transport. 

Storing 

When storing the Triton Barrier

®

, be sure to leave the gate valve open or store upside 

down. 

Note:

  

Empty sections may be stacked. Filled sections may not be stacked. 

 

 

Summary of Contents for Triton Barrier TL-2

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Page 2: ...as been accepted for use by the Federal Highway Administration for use on the national highway system under strict criteria utilized by that agency Valtir representatives are available for consultatio...

Page 3: ...Assembly 4 Safety Symbols 5 Warnings and Cautions 5 Limitations and Warnings 6 Important Introductory Notes 7 Special Site Considerations 11 Recommended Tools and Equipment 12 Deployment and Retrieval...

Page 4: ...sembly of the Triton Barrier system and are for standard assemblies only as specified by the applicable highway authority In the event your system assembly requires or involves deviation from standard...

Page 5: ...Important Safety Instructions This Manual must be kept in a location where it is readily available to persons who are skilled and experienced in the assembly maintenance or repair of the Triton Barri...

Page 6: ...personnel while at the assembly maintenance or repair site Failure to follow this warning could result in serious injury or death in the event of a collision Warning Use only Valtir parts that are sp...

Page 7: ...0 relative to structural adequacy occupant risk and vehicle trajectory Valtir expressly disclaims any warrant or liability for injury or damage to persons or property resulting from any impact collisi...

Page 8: ...to review this Manual including the Limitations and Warnings section thoroughly before performing the necessary work Do not attempt to assemble any longitudinal Triton Barrier without the proper plan...

Page 9: ...www Valtir com 8 Revision C February 2023 Figure 1 Triton Barrier TL 2 Components 813 MM 533 MM 1981 MM 2134 MM...

Page 10: ...www Valtir com 9 Revision C February 2023 Figure 2 Triton Barrier TL 3 Components...

Page 11: ...2023 Figure 3 TRITON BARRIER TL 2 assembly 70 km h 45 mph Figure 4 TRITON BARRIER TL 3 assembly 100 km h 62 mph TRITION BARRIER SECTION PART NUMBERS WHITE PART NUMBER 604926B ORANGE PART NUMBER 604922...

Page 12: ...length is 60m 200 Refer to the Length of Need LON section of the Triton Barrier Product Description Manual for more information 3 Is an End Treatment warranted for the exposed or flared end of Triton...

Page 13: ...e before proceeding to the site Visually check the sections for damage to ensure that they will hold water Recommended Tools and Equipment For a typical assembly the recommended tools and equipment ar...

Page 14: ...tions shall not be stacked 2 Begin deployment at the upstream traffic end of the site and work downstream Work from the non traffic side of the deployment whenever possible Unload the sections taking...

Page 15: ...effect on the impacting vehicle 6 Triton Barrier sections are not symmetrical Pay special attention to the location of the rapid release gate valve and fill level indicator The rapid release gate valv...

Page 16: ...ize time in the work zone Filling proceeds more quickly if one worker drives the water truck and another moves the fill hose from section to section 8 Place caps in fill holes 9 If an End Treatment is...

Page 17: ...to allow the water to drain Insert the protective fill level indicator caps Note The time it takes to drain a barrier section is approximately 4 1 2 minutes Caution Water on the traveled roadway may c...

Page 18: ...The End Treatment has also been thoroughly tested for 100 km h 62 mph when assembled as shown to the NCHRP 350 standard The Triton Barrier TL 2 End Treatment has been tested to NCHRP 350 TL 2 Non redi...

Page 19: ...of a flared configuration 3 All sections are to have pedestals strapped to the bottom The first section uses a short pedestal End Treatment Configuration TL 2 Notes 1 Fill all sections except the fir...

Page 20: ...www Valtir com 19 Revision C February 2023 Figure 11 Triton Barrier fill capacity chart...

Page 21: ...or the site Misaligned sections in the middle of an assembly may be an indication that the barrier has been hit and potentially damaged If any sections are misaligned carry out a walk up inspection Wa...

Page 22: ...e at 290 deg C 550 deg F for the Triton Barrier material Welding speed for ideal straight line welds can range from 100 mm 150 mm 4 to 6 per minute with stick welding to 600 mm 24 per minute with an a...

Page 23: ...ept on hand and cut to size with scissors for effective temporary patch The decal will need to be placed smoothly without air pockets or creases to obtain the best results Smaller holes on smooth face...

Page 24: ...m 23 Revision C February 2023 Gate Valves and Plugs Gate valves must be unbolted before they can be unscrewed Six or seven wraps of Teflon tape will keep the threads from leaking Figure 13 Repair of t...

Page 25: ...the barrier Clear zone is defined by AASHTO Roadside Design Guide 1989 and NCHRP 350 as The total roadside border area starting at the edge of the traveled way is available for safe use by errant veh...

Page 26: ...to the nearest side of a reference vehicle a 3 4 ton pickup truck that is driving exactly in the center of the lane farthest from the barrier See Figure 14 30 SEGMENT ASSEMBLIES TL 2 TL 3 EQUATION OF...

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