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Operation and maintenance manual Verdegro Blade

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Chassis registration sticker

Note: Without this sticker, the Blade is not allowed to use!

Sticker can be found at Left hand side on galvanized part of the TMA.

Figure 49

Pictured Serial No. will be different from the delivered No.

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Page 1: ... AUTHORIZED PERSONS ARE ALLOWED TO OPERATE THE MACHINE IMPROPER USE CAN CAUSE SERIOUS INJURIES All maintenance and repair should be done by the manufacturer or under their supervision by an official distributor Each Blade should be delivered with original certificate to guarantee the right performance ...

Page 2: ...s 23 4 9 Typical Blade after full impact 24 5 Technical data 25 5 1 Table with dimensions and values 25 5 2 Electrical cabinets 26 5 2 1 Main control cabinet 26 5 2 2 Side Guards Junction boxes 28 5 1 Electric Data sheets 30 5 1 1 Main Control cabinet 30 5 1 2 Junction box left hand side 31 5 1 3 Junction box right hand side 32 5 2 Fuse board 33 5 3 Hydraulic Data Sheet 34 5 4 Warning signs on TMA...

Page 3: ...10 1 Levelling your BLADE 52 10 2 Arrow Board Frame to TMA 53 11 Post impact protocol 54 12 Inspection 55 12 1 Inspection table TMA installed to air suspension trucks 55 12 2 Inspection table TMA installed to spring suspension trucks 56 12 3 Control position Crash Cushion 57 12 4 Use of the machine in cold 57 12 5 High voltage 57 13 Maintenance 58 13 1 Checking hydraulic oil 58 13 2 Service schedu...

Page 4: ...Page 4 of 68 Operation and maintenance manual Verdegro Blade 17 2 Chassis registration sticker 65 18 CE certification 66 19 Example of a warranty request form 67 20 Maintenance and repair history 68 ...

Page 5: ... T 31 0 76 5017990 F 31 0 76 5019404 W www verdegro com E info verdegro com USA company details Verdegro USA LLC Biscayne Blvd Suite 505 Miami FL 33132 USA 1 786 408 5709 1 786 431 3097 W www blade tma com E sales verdegro com Machine number _____________________ DLADE release date _____________________ Company stamp Note This document is only valid with an original producers company stamp ...

Page 6: ...sessing Safety Hardware MASH specifically addresses the performance requirements of TMA s The recommended tests to evaluate TMA crash performance are defined for different Test Levels BLADE is tested according the highest test level TL 3 and is conducted at 100 kph 62 mph The BLADE TMA is also full scale crash tested according the for the United Kingdom required 110 kph test TD49 07 This report pr...

Page 7: ...efore starting work based on the instructions It is strictly forbidden to use the Blade when it is damaged not maintained or inspected The Blade is equipped with multiple safety applications check these daily when in doubt regards the performances contact your local distributor The Manufacturer reserves the right to change the machine construction parts and maintenance instructions without notice ...

Page 8: ...Page 8 of 68 Operation and maintenance manual Verdegro Blade 4 Recognition and dimensions 4 1 Common used terms Image Aluminium H Beams Aluminium Tube L Aluminium Tube R ...

Page 9: ...Page 9 of 68 Operation and maintenance manual Verdegro Blade Aluminium Impact Hood Guards Steel galvanized Cut and Bend units installed in both tubes ...

Page 10: ...Page 10 of 68 Operation and maintenance manual Verdegro Blade 8 pcs steel corner blades 4 internal rotatable blades 8 Keys with springs Hydraulic cylinders for rotating ...

Page 11: ...f 68 Operation and maintenance manual Verdegro Blade Horizontal extend movement is powered by two electro gear motors on each tube Rotator Quick connect Leveler horizontal positioning and easy connection system ...

Page 12: ...Page 12 of 68 Operation and maintenance manual Verdegro Blade LED driving and side lights Wired Cabin controller with LED indication lights Arrow board bracket ...

Page 13: ...Page 13 of 68 Operation and maintenance manual Verdegro Blade Truck bracket including fenders Horizontal extend movement is powered by two electro gear motors on each tube Truck stopper ...

Page 14: ...Page 14 of 68 Operation and maintenance manual Verdegro Blade Foil plate Steel backplate Framework ...

Page 15: ...Page 15 of 68 Operation and maintenance manual Verdegro Blade 4 2 Official BLADE options Figure 2 Figure 1 ...

Page 16: ... 16 of 68 Operation and maintenance manual Verdegro Blade 4 3 Photos of a Blade TMA and Arrow board bracket Figure 3 Typical blade isometric view rear cushion lowered Figure 4 Typical BLADE Attenuator truck ...

Page 17: ...Page 17 of 68 Operation and maintenance manual Verdegro Blade Figure 5 Typical blade isometric view rear cushion up Figure 6 Typical BLADE Attenuator truck ...

Page 18: ...Page 18 of 68 Operation and maintenance manual Verdegro Blade 4 4 Cushion details extended retracted Figure 7 Assembly BLADE extended cushion ...

Page 19: ...Page 19 of 68 Operation and maintenance manual Verdegro Blade Figure 8 BLADE assembly retracted cushion ...

Page 20: ...Page 20 of 68 Operation and maintenance manual Verdegro Blade 4 5 Blade bracket and outer dimensions Figure 9 ...

Page 21: ...Page 21 of 68 Operation and maintenance manual Verdegro Blade 4 6 Blade with optional frame for VMS or arrow board sign Figure 10 ...

Page 22: ...Page 22 of 68 Operation and maintenance manual Verdegro Blade 4 7 Transport dimensions Figure 11 ...

Page 23: ...Page 23 of 68 Operation and maintenance manual Verdegro Blade 4 8 Operational dimensions Figure 12 ...

Page 24: ...Page 24 of 68 Operation and maintenance manual Verdegro Blade 4 9 Typical Blade after full impact ...

Page 25: ...re 150 bar Hydraulic gear pump Thermo switch built in 4 2cc Contents of hydraulic tank 4 L Power hydraulic pump 12V 3kW or 24V 2 2 kW Hydraulic rotating cylinders 2 both with security block valves and double acting Amount of electric gearbox motor 4 in total 2 in each cut and bend Specifications electric gearbox motor 12Vdc or 24Vdc 250W each Hydraulic pump motor voltage 12Vdc or 24Vdc LED driving...

Page 26: ...in control cabinet The main control cabinet can be found under the cover in figure 13 After unscrewing four M6 bolts and releasing the painted cover the main electric cabinet will appear Figure 13 By removing the elastic holders it will give access to the main control cabinet Figure 14 Figure 14 ...

Page 27: ...ollers Main circuit board Multiple relays for main controls and optional for pre assembled arrow board Multiple clamp strips for circuit related controls Fuses for motor control 30Amps Yellow rectangle in figure 15 Optional arrow board 20Amps red rectangle in figure 15 Extra sign face lights 15Amps red rectangle in figure 15 Figure 15 ...

Page 28: ...de 5 2 2 Side Guards Junction boxes The side guards junction boxes can be found under the fourth side guard from the main chassis Unlock the screws holding the side guards to remove the side guards the cover can be taken off by a screwdriver Figure 16 Figure 17 ...

Page 29: ... contains cables for Right hand side sensors Right hand side extend retract mechanism Hood Driving lights Side markers right hand side Figure 18 The left hand side junction box Figure 19 contains cables for Left hand side sensors Left hand side extend retract mechanism Side markers let hand side Figure 19 ...

Page 30: ...eets 5 1 1 Main Control cabinet Figure 20 Connector L1 Turn signal driver side Connector L2 Fog light Connector L3 Turn signal passenger side Connector L4 Driving lights Connector L5 Driving lights Connector L6 Minus driving lights Connector L7 Brake light Connector L8 Reverse light ...

Page 31: ...Page 31 of 68 Operation and maintenance manual Verdegro Blade 5 1 2 Junction box left hand side Figure 21 Connector 1 Minus for driving lights driver side Connector 2 Plus for driving lights driver side ...

Page 32: ... Blade 5 1 3 Junction box right hand side Figure 22 Connector LD Brake light Connector LR Turn signal driver side Connector LL Turn signal passenger side Connector 1 Minus for driving lights passenger side Connector 2 Plus for driving lights passenger side ...

Page 33: ... 10A Fast Acting 4 Optional Beacons F7 15A Fast Acting 5 Function Button 1 F8 10A Fast Acting 6 Main Fuse F12 40A 12V Slow Blow 20A 24V Slow Blow Model MAXI 7 Optional Arrow Board F6 10A Fast Acting 8 Voltage Selector Fuse F4 2A Fast Acting 24V Only 9 Voltage SelectorFuse F3 4A Fast Acting 12V Only Voltage Selector Fuses Always double check before placing Never use two fuses at once ...

Page 34: ...Page 34 of 68 Operation and maintenance manual Verdegro Blade 5 3 Hydraulic Data Sheet Figure 23 ...

Page 35: ...5 of 68 Operation and maintenance manual Verdegro Blade 5 4 Warning signs on TMA Note without these stickers it is prohibited to use BLADE 5 4 1 Location At the back impact hood Figure 25 Figure 24 Figure 26 ...

Page 36: ...Page 36 of 68 Operation and maintenance manual Verdegro Blade 5 4 2 Location On Near the Guards each side of the TMA Figure 27 Figure 28 ...

Page 37: ...n attenuator system designed for installation at the back of trucks with gross vehicle weight GVW ranges between minimum weight of 16 010 lbs 7 262 kg and a maximum weight of 22 120lb 10 033 kg 1 Contact the Verdegro Group for other specifications Note Any added ballast must be adequately anchored to the truck so that it will not move during impacts Make sure the manufacturer s published maximum a...

Page 38: ...LADE fenders Truck bracket The complete Verdegro Blade is designed to make attachment or detachment from the truck simple and fast using the jockey wheels or a forklift B The Verdegro Blade shall have a standard LED trailer lighting system This system shall include brake lights taillights and turn signals The wiring for the rear lights shall be routed and secured on the articulating frame This sys...

Page 39: ...factory assembled and mounted to the Blade Once assembled each system shall be operated through ten 10 complete cycles horizontal tilted to 90 position and lowered back to horizontal is one cycle to ensure proper operation of the pump and tilting mechanism The hydraulic system shall be shipped assembled J The H beams automatically extend or retract using electric gear motors and sensors these moto...

Page 40: ...r MASH Test 3 51 evaluation criteria 3 Vehicles with a mass of 2270 kg impacting straight into the rear of the Blade at 100 kph and an offset of W 3 with respect to the Blade centerline shall remain upright with no significant roll pitch or yaw per MASH Test 3 52 evaluation criteria 4 Vehicles with a mass of 2270 kg impacting at 10 degrees into the rear of the Blade at 100 kph 62 mph and an offset...

Page 41: ... Make use at all times during the adverse influences of wind rain temperature brine thunderstorms snow hail and ice 9 Use the Blade purely as Truck Mounted Attenuator and not as a lifting mechanism or any other device 10 The wind load of the Blade does not increase with additional signs or other objects that could catch wind 11 Operate the machine in a smooth continuous motion to avoid distraction...

Page 42: ...pection must take place more frequently if welding is done in supporting parts or other special reasons exist for the device to be debating For modification and repair always contact the manufacturer After repair or replacement of parts the Blade should always be served a full operating test BLADE BV can only guarantee a properly working machine when repair and service is done according the time s...

Page 43: ...on of the machine must be done using the Blade wired cabin controller Operating the BLADE TMA is only been done using this 2 buttons shown below Rotate down and extend the cushion To retract and rotate the cushion up Always Complete The Full Cycle Up or Down Do not start and stop within its full cycle up or down ...

Page 44: ...Page 44 of 68 Operation and maintenance manual Verdegro Blade 8 2 Cabin controller Picture with short description from cabin controller Figure 30 ...

Page 45: ...t is forbidden to use your BLADE on Off road use 8 3 1 Truck suspension type We advise to use Trucks equipped with Air suspension If a spring suspension truck is used this can decrease the expected life time of the BLADE TMA and extra frequently TMA inspection will be necessary 8 3 2 Maximum speed table Operating the extended BLADE TMA at maximum speed limits is only allowed when operating at Flat...

Page 46: ...ide These are the main wheels which will lift the TMA out its locking position behind the truck The third wheel is on the back side of the TMA hood Always extend this wheel first and retract as last This wheel is Forbidden to be used when TMA is extended this will create chance of failure and major damage 8 4 2 Main use jockey wheels To lower the Jockey wheel Rotate the handle on top of the Jockey...

Page 47: ...lation Add extra ballast at the end of the truck chassis with an extra temporary TMA ballast weight 3400 Lbs Place the truck at a horizontal floor Connect the TRUCK BRACKET to the truck chassis using 8pieces M20 bolts nuts on each chassis beam side so16 pcs in total The bracket is connected to the Blade TMA using 6 pcs hitch pins 1 1 diameter each Only use original parts Make sure the connection w...

Page 48: ...r it will be responsibility of the installation company The Blade Truck bracket contains 2 pieces Multi Bracket one Left one right and 1 fixed width bracket The multi brackets can be assembled to each truck chassis with a width of 750mm 900 mm and the bracket installation height is laser cutted at the steel bracket part detail circle Always install the mud flaps and tire protection this will fit d...

Page 49: ... Center of Gravity Below information can be used to calculate if the truck chassis can stand the weight of the Blade TMA 9 3 1 Upwards 660mm from center middle hitch pin to horizontal center of the gravity point 1035mm from center middle hitch pin to vertical center of the gravity point ...

Page 50: ... and maintenance manual Verdegro Blade Figure 41 Figure 42 9 3 2 Extended 1940mm from center middle hitch pin to horizontal center of the gravity point 74mm from center middle hitch pin to vertical center of the gravity point ...

Page 51: ...Page 51 of 68 Operation and maintenance manual Verdegro Blade 10 Bracket dimension The dimension from the back of truck chassis to the center of the hitch pins is 145mm horizontal Figure 43 ...

Page 52: ...nd right 6pcs in total The bolts must stay in the chassis and nuts must stay on the bolt For adjustment of the horizontal position of the cushion use the bolt nuts marked as No 2 do this to on the left and right side of the TMA To adjust the cushion up you can also use the jokey swivel wheel at the center end of the cushion only use it retracted don t push it hard it s only a help not a truck jack...

Page 53: ...vertically stored TMA before its connected to the truck It s also possible to do it when TMA is already connected to the truck The frame must be Fitted to the TMA using a total of 8 pcs M20 Bolts and nuts 4 pcs M16 bolts and nuts more exactly 4 pcs M20 To the left connection and 2 pcs M16 to the left same on right side Figure 46 Figure 45 Bolted connections ...

Page 54: ...acting vehicle Take a look at the driver of the car and tell him not to panic and that emergency services are on their way Once you have a green light to leave the accident scene try to fold up the TMA 100 up is good but not required Retracting it might not be possible Check if there are no parts of BLADE touching the ground or the moving parts of your truck Drive with hazard lights on or under su...

Page 55: ...f blades inside the cut and bend mechanism opened and closed X Visual inspection of both racks no damage or were out is shown X Operate the Blade fully down extend fully retract and up check all functions and check all led s on cabin controller are working well X Visual inspection of shafts bolts and structural bearings X Operation end position defectors X Always check if green LED is shown at cab...

Page 56: ...des inside the cut and bend mechanism opened and closed X Visual inspection of both racks no damage or were out is shown X Operate the Blade fully down extend fully retract and up check all functions and check all led s on cabin controller are working well X Visual inspection of shafts bolts and structural bearings X Operation end position defectors X Always check if green LED is shown at cabin co...

Page 57: ...ntal directly contact the installer or manufacturer use prohibited 12 4 Use of the machine in cold Take into account delays in cold 5 or colder Ensure that there is no snow ice or dirt on the safety switches Ensure that there is no snow ice or dirt on the frame and cushion Protect the machine from the snow and ice when not in use 12 5 High voltage Not use or touch this machine within 50 Meters at ...

Page 58: ...e machine is reasonably flat Before opening the cap or around the filling is clean clean it if necessary Add the oil with a special pump with filter The use of the oil directly from the can to pour 13 2 Service schedule Term Actions Daily or before any start up Check level Hydraulic oil Check bearings parts Check hydraulic hoses and cylinders pipes and fitting Check operation of emergency and safe...

Page 59: ...s inside Only clean the surface TURNTABLE Multi duty grease EP2 example Shell alvania EP2 Esso beacom EP2 13 4 Torque index Tension Dimensions thread Of torque for bolt with thread in hermetically ISO Nm Hex bolt Class 8 8 Hex bolt Class 10 9 Hex bolt Class 12 9 M4 2 8 4 0 4 9 M5 5 7 7 9 9 5 M6 9 7 13 7 16 2 M8 23 5 33 3 39 2 M10 47 1 65 7 79 4 M12 81 4 114 7 137 M14 130 181 216 M16 196 280 333 M1...

Page 60: ...linch pins at cylinder bolts nuts Hydraulic system o Condition hoses replaced by the least damage or leaks o Piston rods for damage o Control for leaks or damage o Bolt connection outriggers control Cut and bend mechanism o Inspect if all brake bolts are installed well 4 pcs M8 each cut and bend like pictured with red circle o Inspect if inner blades rotate and close well when cushion is full exte...

Page 61: ...tightened to cut and bend Tube section M8 class 8 8 4 pcs each side o Inspection of inner Tubes has to be clean surface no mud or sand etc Figure 47 Test running o Set up the entire machine as defined o Try all labor movements which are not allowed to shock After the test it must be properly monitored or stressed parts do not exhibit cracks or permanent deformation ...

Page 62: ...Remarks and it has to be registered by certified repair body Certified by Blade BV Welded points Date of welding Make sure when welding the manufacturer s instructions are followed 15 2 Other Repairs If other repairs are made to supporting parts example cylinders make a note under Remarks Maintenance points Date Contractor Ensure that during the repairs to the machine the manufacturer s instructio...

Page 63: ...s not included Verdegro decides whether parts and labor are under warranty or not The warranty does not cover defects caused by neglect of the use and safety instructions in the operations manual or mainly due to improper or inadequate use installation or maintenance unauthorized persons or resulting from normal wear or deterioration quality or caused by an accident Verdegro does not reimburse any...

Page 64: ...Page 64 of 68 Operation and maintenance manual Verdegro Blade 17 Documents delivered with your BLADE 17 1 BLADE TMA MASH certificate Figure 48 ...

Page 65: ...l Verdegro Blade 17 2 Chassis registration sticker Note Without this sticker the Blade is not allowed to use Sticker can be found at Left hand side on galvanized part of the TMA Figure 49 Pictured Serial No will be different from the delivered No ...

Page 66: ...ctured in conformity with the EG 2006 42 EG the MASH 2016 TL3 end the 110 kph test TD49 07 Other applied standards MASH 2016 TL3 for TMA s TD49 07 110 kph Machinerichtlijnen CE markering 2006 42 EG NEN EN IEC 60068 2 NEN EN 12966 1 2 3 2002 49 EG IEC EN 60529 NEN 12899 1 IEC 60950 1 2006 2006 95 EG CROW 96a 96b NEN 60068 2 47 RDW NEN 72 245 EEG EMC ISO 2813 NEN 3381 NEN EN ISO 3506 1 2 NEN 1010 Ar...

Page 67: ...Page 67 of 68 Operation and maintenance manual Verdegro Blade 19 Example of a warranty request form The digital warranty form can be provided by VERDEGRO GROUP ...

Page 68: ...OTE Must be filled in for a valid warranty request Date Blade Truck Remarks Stamp Date Blade Truck Remarks Stamp Date Blade Truck Remarks Stamp Date Blade Truck Remarks Stamp Date Blade Truck Remarks Stamp Date Blade Truck Remarks Stamp Date Blade Truck Remarks Stamp Date Blade Truck Remarks Stamp ...

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