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Revision B December 2022 

Anchoring Instructions 

Recommended Tools 

  1. Vulcan

TM

 Barrier Product Description / Instructional Manual  

  2. Traffic Control Plan and Approval (as required) 

  3. Traffic Control Equipment (as required) 

  4. Rebar Cutting Bit 

  5. 22 mm (7/8") Concrete Drill Bit (Two-Fluted*) 

* Valtir recommends using two-fluted drills to achieve optimum tensile strength when 

applying the MP-3

®

 anchoring system. 

  6. Grinder, Hacksaw or Torch (optional) 

  7. Drill Motor 

  8. 1/2" Drive Sockets: 1 1/8", 1 1/4" 

  9. Ratchet for the Above Sockets 

10. Torque Wrench: 200 ft-lbs. 

11. Safety Glasses 

12. Gloves 

13. Nylon Bottle Brush For Cleaning 7/8" Drilled Holes 

14. Rags, Water, and Solvent for Touch-Up 

Note:

  The above list of tools is a general recommendation. Depending on specific 

site conditions and the complexity of the assembly specified by the appropriate 

highway authority, additional or fewer tools may be required. Decisions as to what 

tools are needed to perform the job are entirely within the discretion of the 

specifying highway authority and the authority’s selected contractor performing 

the assembly of the system at the authority’s specified assembly site

Anchored Vulcan

TM

 Foundations 

The Vulcan

TM

 Barrier may be assembled on any of the following foundations using the 

specified anchorage: 

 

Note:  

MP-3 is Valtir available anchoring system. Other options are acceptable if they 

provide identical (or better) anchoring properties. 

 

Foundation A: Concrete Pad or Roadway 

Foundation: 150 mm [6"] minimum depth  

Portland Cement Concrete (P.C.C.) 

Anchorage: MP-3

®

 with 180 mm [7"] studs 

140 mm [5.5"] embedment 

 

Foundation B: Asphalt over Portland Cement Concrete 

Foundation: Minimum anchor embedment depth is 140 mm [5.5"] 

Anchorage: Length of anchor required is 180 mm [7"] stud + asphalt thickness. 

 

Foundation C: Asphalt over Sub-base 

Foundation: 150 mm [6"] minimum (A.C.) over  

150 mm [6"] minimum Compacted Sub-base (C.S.) 

Anchorage: MP-3

®

 with 460 mm [18"] studs  

420 mm [16.5"] embedment 

Summary of Contents for Vulcan Barrier System CEN

Page 1: ...PN 617902 REVISION B DECEMBER 2022 VulcanTM Barrier System CEN ASSEMBLY AND ANCHORING MANUAL...

Page 2: ...air requires or involves special circumstances contact the appropriate highway authority engineer Valtir representatives are available for consultation with the engineer if needed This Manual must be...

Page 3: ...ly 4 Safety Symbols 5 Warnings and Cautions 5 Know your Vulcan Barrier System 6 Application 6 Anchoring Instructions 11 Recommended Tools 11 Anchored VulcanTM Foundations 11 Position the VulcanTM Barr...

Page 4: ...mbling the VulcanTM Barrier These instructions are to be used only in conjunction with the assembly of the VulcanTM Barrier System and are for standard assemblies only as specified by the applicable h...

Page 5: ...all of the VulcanTM Barrier Warnings Cautions and Important statements within the VulcanTM Barrier manual are completely followed Use only specified parts The use of non specified parts is not authori...

Page 6: ...g could result in serious injury or death in the event of a collision Warning Do not assemble maintain or repair the VulcanTM Barrier until you have read this Manual thoroughly and completely understa...

Page 7: ...answer the following questions Is the VulcanTM Barrier appropriate for my site What is the application What indicates the use of the VulcanTM Barrier How long must the barrier be Refer to the length o...

Page 8: ...www Valtir com 7 Revision B December 2022 Figure 1 Freestanding Configuration Not H2...

Page 9: ...www Valtir com 8 Revision B December 2022 Figure 2 Anchored Configuration...

Page 10: ...www Valtir com 9 Revision B December 2022 Figure 3 Anchored Configuration...

Page 11: ...www Valtir com 10 Revision B December 2022 Figure 4 Freestanding End Treatment...

Page 12: ...onal or fewer tools may be required Decisions as to what tools are needed to perform the job are entirely within the discretion of the specifying highway authority and the authority s selected contrac...

Page 13: ...Operating Range Passing 1 100 3 4 95 to 100 3 8 65 to 80 No 4 49 to 54 No 8 36 to 40 No 30 18 to 21 No 200 3 to 8 Portland Cement Concrete P C C Stone aggregate concrete mix 4000 psi 28MPa minimum com...

Page 14: ...Figure 5 when anchoring each barrier section Use the Anchor Straps as templates to drill anchor holes Refer to Figure 6 and instructions contained in the MP 3 Polyester Anchor box supplied with the sy...

Page 15: ...pressed air Thoroughly clean the hole with a stiff bristled brush and then blow it out again If the hole is wet completely flush it with water while brushing Then blow it clean using oil free compress...

Page 16: ...of Labor Hazard Communication 1910 1200 Material Safety Data Sheets are available upon request Valtir expressly disclaims any express or implied warranty of any kind in connection with the use of the...

Page 17: ...to each anchor manufacturer s specific requirements It is recommended that the anchor manufacturer be consulted to discuss your specific assembly site conditions prior to finalizing your anchor select...

Page 18: ...to the guidelines set forth in the Maintenance and Repair section in the Product Manual with the following additions 1 Increase the frequency of Walk Up Inspections to once every six months instead of...

Page 19: ...www Valtir com 18 Revision B December 2022 Assembly Drawing 616960 Sheet 1 Vulcan 12m VULCAN 12M Drawings...

Page 20: ...www Valtir com 19 Revision B December 2022 Assembly Drawing 616960 Sheet 2 Vulcan 12m...

Page 21: ...www Valtir com 20 Revision B December 2022 Assembly Drawing 616960 Sheet 3 Vulcan 12m...

Page 22: ...www Valtir com 21 Revision B December 2022 Assembly Drawing 616960 Sheet 4 Vulcan 12m...

Page 23: ...www Valtir com 22 Revision B December 2022 Assembly Drawing 616961 Sheet 1 Vulcan 4m VULCAN 4M Drawings...

Page 24: ...www Valtir com 23 Revision B December 2022 Assembly Drawing 616961 Sheet 2 Vulcan 4m...

Page 25: ...www Valtir com 24 Revision B December 2022 Assembly Drawing 616961 Sheet 3 Vulcan 4m...

Page 26: ...www Valtir com 25 Revision B December 2022 Notes...

Page 27: ...www Valtir com 26 Revision B December 2022 Notes...

Page 28: ...Materials and specifications are subject to change without notice Please contact Valtir to confirm that you are referring to the most current instructions USA Headquarters 1 214 589 8140 Middle East...

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