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Preface
The X-Lite Guardrail End Terminal, Flared System
incor
porates the latest roadside safety technologies and
engine
ering processes.
As with any roadside safety device, the X-Lite
System must be installed in accordance with the
manufacturer’s specifications to ensure proper
performance. Thoroughly review and fully
understand the installation instructions and product
limitations before starting the installation. Do not
start the installation without the proper plans and
tools required.
System Overview
The X-Lite System is a redirective, gating end
terminal designed for shielding the ends of guardrail
systems. The system offers exceptional vehicle
control, energy absorbing capabilities in head on
impacts, and is re-directive starting at Post 3. The
X-Lite is comprised of a head unit, specially designed
crimped posts, tension rods, cable assembly, slider
assembly, and other standard guardrail components.
Before Installation
Placement and use of the X-Lite System should
be done in accordance with the guidelines and
recommendations set forth in the “AASHTO
Roadside Design Guide,” FHWA memoranda, and
other state and local standards.
Depending on the application and the circumstances
at the site, installation should take an experienced
two person crew with proper tools approximately
two hours to complete.
The X-Lite System is a highly engineered safety device
made up of a relatively small number of parts. It is
available in both tangent and flared versions. Before
starting installation, ensure that one is familiar with
the make up of the system that is being installed.
Prior to installation, ensure that proper manuals and
components are on site.
Limitations and Warnings
The X-Lite System has been rigorously tested and
evaluated per the recommendations in the National
Cooperative Highway Research Program Report 350
(NCHRP Report 350) guidelines for end terminals and
crash cushions. The impact conditions recommended
in NCHRP Report 350 are intended to address in-
service collisions.
When properly installed and maintained, the system
is capable of stopping, containing, and redirective
impacting vehicles in a predictable and safe manner
under NCHRP Report 350 impact conditions. Vehicle
impacts that vary from the NCHRP Report 350 impact
conditions for gating, redirective end terminals may
result significantly different than those experienced in
testing.
Vehicle impact characteristics different than or in
excess of those encountered in NCHRP Report 350
testing (speed and angle) may result in system
performance that may not meet NCHRP Report 350
evaluation criteria.
If you need additional information, or have
questions about the X-Lite System, please call the
Lindsay Transportation Solutions Customer Service
Department at (888) 800-3691 (U.S. toll free) or
(707) 374-6800.
X-LITE
®
FLARED END TERMINAL
