Work Area Protection SMART CUSHION INNOVATIONS SCI100GM, Design & Installation Manual

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Final Inspection
After the anchor bolts have been tightened to the proper torque value, check that the SMART CUSHION
®
is not distorted in any
way as might happen if the unit is secured to a foundation which is not a flat plane. Check that the front section is pulled out
to within 1 inch of the front stop bolts and that no part of the unit has been damaged by shipping and handling. Verify that all
assembly bolts are tight and have not come loose during shipping or installation. Finally, check that no tools or other equipment
have been left within the SMART CUSHION
®
structure.
Resetting SMART CUSHION
®
after Impact
In the event of any impact, the crash cushion will require a full evaluation to determine the necessary repairs to return it to ser-
vice. To do this, proceed as follows:
Site Preparation
Do not begin work until the area is declared safe and accessible.
Re-Extension and Inspection after Frontal Impact
1. Remove the front delineator panel and attach pulling means to the
bottom brace of the front sled.
2. Use wire or strap on the bottom brace at the front of the sled to hold the
spelter socket up in the air while pulling out or it will catch on the base frame
cross braces. (See Fig. 1)
3. Remove the front cable bracket that is located on the front sheave at the front
of the attenuator. (See Fig. 2)
4. Attach a ½” Grade 100 chain to the bottom brace of the front sled.
5. Pull the sled forward one to two feet to give you slack on the cable.
6. If necessary, use Work Area Protection Corp’s cable release tool to break
cable loose from the sheave at the front of the attenuator if the zinc coating
has attached the cable to the sheave. (See Fig. 3)
Loop Cable out the
front of the unit
Remove Front Bracket
Fig. 1
Fig. 2
Fig. 3