VALTIR Vulcan Barrier System CEN, Assembly Manual

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www.Valtir.com 4 Revision B December 2022
System Overview
Vulcan
TM
Barrier provides several unique advantages over traditional portable concrete
barriers, or other styles of portable safety barriers:
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Energy-absorbing when impacted pursuant to accepted criteria
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Quick and easy deployment and retrieval
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Lightweight
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Economical
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Easily repaired after most impacts
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Variety of deployment and end terminal options
Vulcan
TM
Barrier and has been thoroughly tested to EN 1317 testing procedures.
Vulcan
TM
Barrier has achieved N2 and H2 containment level acceptance as a redirecting
longitudinal safety barrier for speeds up to 100 km/h [62 mph].
Important:
Read safety instructions thoroughly and follow the suggested safe
practices before assembly, maintaining, or repairing the Vulcan
TM
Barrier. Failure to
follow this warning can result in serious injury or death to the worker and/or
bystanders, as well as drivers who may impact a system so deployed. Please keep
these instructions for later use.
Warning:
Ensure that all of the Vulcan
TM
Barrier Warnings, Cautions, and Important
statements within the Vulcan TM Barrier manual are completely followed. Use only
specified parts. The use of non-specified parts is not authorized and renders the
system unacceptable to the appropriate highway authority for use on the specified
highway system. 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 Vulcan
TM
Barrier System. Additional copies of this
Manual are available from Valtir by c1 (214) 589-8140. Please contact Valtir if
you have any questions concerning the information in this Manual or about the Vulcan TM
Barrier System.
Always use appropriate safety precautions when operating power equipment, mixing
chemicals; and when moving heavy equipment or the Vulcan
TM
Barrier components.
Gloves, safety goggles, and back protection should be used.
Safety measures incorporating traffic control devices must be used to provide safety for
personnel while at the assembly, maintenance, or repair site.