
Ref: IM 031 Rev 00
Date: 15/07/2021
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Property of
Margaritelli Ferroviaria S.p.A.
06135 Ponte San Giovanni - Italy
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Maintenance
RiderPro
is a low maintenance protection device.
Except for repairs due to impacts, it is recommended
that an annual inspection is undertaken to assess the
following:
•
Debris has not accumulated around the barrier
which may impede the function of the barrier;
•
Vegetation around the barrier is appropriately
maintained;
•
Nuisance impacts have not gone undetected;
and
•
End terminals are fitted to the ends of the
RiderPro
system.
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Repair
In the event of an impact, damage to the
RiderPro
system is to be assessed in accordance with Table 1.
Typically, impacts with
RiderPro
will require
replacement of damaged sections of mounting
brackets and beams. It is also recommended the use
of new bolts where mounting brackets and beams
have been replaced.
Similar to the installation sequence, it is
recommended that the guidelines contained in
Section 8.0 be observed in the establishment of
traffic control and an unloading exclusion zone in
addition to investigation for underground services
and overhead obstructions.
Table 1: Damage Assessment Guidelines
Type of Damage
Description of the Damage
Action
Damage to the
galvanized
coating on the
beams.
The sum total of the damaged area does not exceed
180 cm
2
(0.5% of the total surface area) and no
individual damaged area exceeds 40cm
2
.
An organic zinc rich paint is to be
applied to the repair area in two
coats.
The sum total of the damaged exceeds 180cm
2
(0.5% of the total surface area) and no individual
damaged area exceeds 40cm
2
.
The beam is to be replaced.
Damage to the
beams.
The beam is dented, twisted or flattened.
The beam is to be replaced.
There are nicks in any part of the beam.
The slots in the beam are distorted.
Damage to the
mounting
brackets.
The bracket is bent, twisted or flattened.
The mounting bracket is to be
replaced.
Damage to bolts.
The body of the bolt is distorted.
The bolt is to be replaced.
The thread of the bolt is damaged.