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- Page 1 INSTALLATION MANUAL Universal TaU-ii ® NCHRP 350 TL-3 Redirective, Non-Gating, Crash Cushion...
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Page 3: Table Of Contents
System Overview ……………………….. Required Tools ………………………….. Step 1. Foundation Requirements ……… Step 2. Anchoring System .……………… 24 Step 3. Assemble Bulkheads .…………… 25 Page 3 Lindsay Transportation Solutions Sales and Services, Inc (888) 800-3691 [U.S. toll free] or +1 (707) 374-6800... -
Page 4: Preface
3 system should take a two-person crew less than 3 system. hours. The TAU-II is a highly engineered safety device made up of a relatively small amount of parts. Before Page 4 Lindsay Transportation Solutions Sales and Services, Inc (888) 800-3691 [U.S. toll free] or +1 (707) 374-6800... -
Page 5: Required Tools
Department at (888) 800-3691 (U.S. toll free) or Cushion, please call the BSI Customer Service (707) 374-6800. Department at (888) 800-3691 (U.S. toll free) or (707) 374-6800. Page 5 Page 5 Lindsay Transportation Solutions Sales and Services, Inc (888) 800-3691 [U.S. toll free] or +1 (707) 374-6800... -
Page 6: Parts Index
Barrier Support Sliding Panel End Panel Angled End Panel Pt# B030942 Pt# B010202 Pt# B010659 Pt# B040203 Figure 1. Illustrated parts list Page 6 Lindsay Transportation Solutions Sales and Services, Inc (888) 800-3691 [U.S. toll free] or +1 (707) 374-6800... - Page 7 Cable Assembly Kit Lateral Support – (wide) Kit (x4) Plate – (wide) Pt# B031011 Pt# K001031 Pt# B031010 Pt# K001004 Pt# B030411 Page 7 Lindsay Transportation Solutions Sales and Services, Inc (888) 800-3691 [U.S. toll free] or +1 (707) 374-6800...
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Page 8: Preparing For Installation
(See the System Configuration Chart in Appendix “A”, Page 44, for guidelines on choosing a system length to accommodate different traffic criteria.) Wide system on pallets for shipment Page 8 Lindsay Transportation Solutions Sales and Services, Inc (888) 800-3691 [U.S. toll free] or +1 (707) 374-6800... - Page 9 Pre-assemble the transition (NOTE: See Appendix “D”, Page 63, for some recommended transition types) Page 9 Lindsay Transportation Solutions Sales and Services, Inc (888) 800-3691 [U.S. toll free] or +1 (707) 374-6800...
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Page 10: Step 1. Backstop Installation
¼” (20 mm x 610 mm) galvanized anchors. Torque to 120 ft-lbs. (160 N-m) to 5 ft-lbs (8 N-m). to 120 ft-lbs (160 N-m). Page 10 Lindsay Transportation Solutions Sales and Services, Inc (888) 800-3691 [U.S. toll free] or +1 (707) 374-6800... -
Page 11: Step 2. Rear Cable Anchor Installation
When the epoxy is fully cured, install the nuts and flat washers. Tighten to 120 ft-lbs (160 N-m). Page 11 Lindsay Transportation Solutions Sales and Services, Inc (888) 800-3691 [U.S. toll free] or +1 (707) 374-6800... -
Page 12: Step 3. Front Cable Anchor Installation
If the total hole depth cannot be reached due to rebar interference, a “diamond tip” drill or equivalent should be used to reach the total hole depth. Page 12 Lindsay Transportation Solutions Sales and Services, Inc (888) 800-3691 [U.S. toll free] or +1 (707) 374-6800... -
Page 13: Step 4. Install Diaphragms
(Make sure that the Guide Cable is the desired final assembly position when necessary. threaded through the bottom of each Diaphragm.) Page 13 Lindsay Transportation Solutions Sales and Services, Inc (888) 800-3691 [U.S. toll free] or +1 (707) 374-6800... -
Page 14: Step 5. Install Guide Cables
NOTE: See Page 28, Figure 9 for cable guide For asphalt installations, the cable and clevis positions for wide flange systems. pin have been attached in Step 3 (Page 12). Page 14 Lindsay Transportation Solutions Sales and Services, Inc (888) 800-3691 [U.S. toll free] or +1 (707) 374-6800... -
Page 15: Step 6. Attach Pipe Panel Mounts
Diaphragm that is a part of the Backstop as shown in the photo above. Use the Pipe Panel Hardware Kit #K001017. Page 15 Lindsay Transportation Solutions Sales and Services, Inc (888) 800-3691 [U.S. toll free] or +1 (707) 374-6800... -
Page 16: Step 7. Install Side Panels
End Panel and through the outer hole of the Pipe Panel Mount. NOTE: See configuration chart to determine if you have “stacked” or “nested” slider panels in some locations. Page 16 Lindsay Transportation Solutions Sales and Services, Inc (888) 800-3691 [U.S. toll free] or +1 (707) 374-6800... - Page 17 Sliding Panels are installed. NOTE: For the system to telescope properly, the forward most slotted Sliding Panel MUST be on the outside. Page 17 Lindsay Transportation Solutions Sales and Services, Inc (888) 800-3691 [U.S. toll free] or +1 (707) 374-6800...
- Page 18 Slider Bolt through the hole in the side of the Diaphragm and attach the flat washer and nut. Front View of Assembled Nose Assembly Rear View Page 18 Lindsay Transportation Solutions Sales and Services, Inc (888) 800-3691 [U.S. toll free] or +1 (707) 374-6800...
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Page 19: Cartridges
Torque all of the Sliding Bolts to 20 ft-lbs (27 N-m). Torque the Front Panel Bolts (holding nose cover) to 200 ft-lbs (270 N-m). Do not overtighten. Page 19 Lindsay Transportation Solutions Sales and Services, Inc (888) 800-3691 [U.S. toll free] or +1 (707) 374-6800... - Page 20 Step 11. Use the check list on page 43 to confirm that all of the installation steps have been completed. Page 20 Lindsay Transportation Solutions Sales and Services, Inc (888) 800-3691 [U.S. toll free] or +1 (707) 374-6800...
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Page 21: Introduction
Universal TAU-II system ideal for treating many roadside hazards. Figure 1. Names of Basic System Parts Page 21 Lindsay Transportation Solutions Sales and Services, Inc (888) 800-3691 [U.S. toll free] or +1 (707) 374-6800... -
Page 22: System Overview
The front and rear cable anchors are attached to the foundation as described in Appendix “C” Foundation Requirements. Page 22 Lindsay Transportation Solutions Sales and Services, Inc (888) 800-3691 [U.S. toll free] or +1 (707) 374-6800... -
Page 23: Step 1. Foundation Requirements
Compact Backstop-PCC Concrete Pad: Drawing No. A040102 ….…… Page 52 Universal TAU-II Foundation Flush Mount Backstop-PCC Pad: Drawing No. A040420 …….… Page 53 Page 23 Lindsay Transportation Solutions Sales and Services, Inc (888) 800-3691 [U.S. toll free] or +1 (707) 374-6800... -
Page 24: Step 2. Anchoring System
13/16” [20.5mm] HILTI - HVA Adhesive Anchor System 7/8” [22 mm] HILTI - RE 500 13/16” [20.5 mm] to 1” [25 mm] Page 24 Lindsay Transportation Solutions Sales and Services, Inc (888) 800-3691 [U.S. toll free] or +1 (707) 374-6800... -
Page 25: Step 3. Assemble Bulkheads
XL Middle Blukhead Assy. XXL Middle Bulkhead Assy. XXXL Middle Bulkhead Assy. Front Panel Support (1X) (2X) (3X) Figure 3. Middle Bulkheads Page 25 Lindsay Transportation Solutions Sales and Services, Inc (888) 800-3691 [U.S. toll free] or +1 (707) 374-6800... -
Page 26: The Front Support
A Triple X Bulkhead (3X) provides for Front Support widths of 78” [1980], 84” [2130], 90” [2290], and 96” [2440]. Page 26 Lindsay Transportation Solutions Sales and Services, Inc (888) 800-3691 [U.S. toll free] or +1 (707) 374-6800... -
Page 27: Middle Assembly
(Figure 7). Page 27 Lindsay Transportation Solutions Sales and Services, Inc (888) 800-3691 [U.S. toll free] or +1 (707) 374-6800... - Page 28 Bulkhead Assembly, the cable is in the 1 position (Figure 9) and the Cable Guide Mounts would bolt in the corresponding location. Figure 9 Guide Cable position Page 28 Lindsay Transportation Solutions Sales and Services, Inc (888) 800-3691 [U.S. toll free] or +1 (707) 374-6800...
- Page 29 Support Kit contains Bulkhead Mounts that attach to the last two bulkhead assemblies of required systems. They bolt to the outermost free Page 29 Lindsay Transportation Solutions Sales and Services, Inc (888) 800-3691 [U.S. toll free] or +1 (707) 374-6800...
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Page 30: Step 4. Backstop Assemblies
Slider and End Panels. 3691 (U.S. toll free) or (707) 374-6800. Figure 13 PCB Backstop (Parallel System) Figure 14 PCB Backstop (Tapered System) Page 30 Lindsay Transportation Solutions Sales and Services, Inc (888) 800-3691 [U.S. toll free] or +1 (707) 374-6800... -
Page 31: Compact Backstop
BSI Customer Service Department at (888) 800- 3691 (U.S. toll free) or (707) 374-6800. Figure 15 Compact Backstop (Parallel Systems) Figure 16 Compact Backstop (Tapered Systems) Page 31 Lindsay Transportation Solutions Sales and Services, Inc (888) 800-3691 [U.S. toll free] or +1 (707) 374-6800... -
Page 32: Flush Mount Backstop
BSI Customer Service Department at (888) 800- 3691 (U.S. toll free) or (707) 374-6800. Part #B041102 (30” Backstop Spacer) Figure 17 Flush Mount Backstop Page 32 Lindsay Transportation Solutions Sales and Services, Inc (888) 800-3691 [U.S. toll free] or +1 (707) 374-6800... -
Page 33: Wide Flange Backstop
[1370], and 60” [1525]. fasteners use a lock washer or Locktite. Figure 18 Wide Flange Backstop – 3X Page 33 Lindsay Transportation Solutions Sales and Services, Inc (888) 800-3691 [U.S. toll free] or +1 (707) 374-6800... - Page 34 All fasteners use a lock washer or Locktite. Figure 19 Backstop – 1X with Wing Braces Page 34 Lindsay Transportation Solutions Sales and Services, Inc (888) 800-3691 [U.S. toll free] or +1 (707) 374-6800...
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Page 35: Step 5. Attach Side Panels
(Figure 26). Leave the Slider Bolt nuts loose until the system is almost completely assembled and installed. Figure 23 Attach Side Panels Page 35 Lindsay Transportation Solutions Sales and Services, Inc (888) 800-3691 [U.S. toll free] or +1 (707) 374-6800... -
Page 36: Step 6. Attach Nose Piece
(Figure 26). Apply delineation markings required (not supplied). Figure 26 Wide Nose Piece Assembly Page 36 Lindsay Transportation Solutions Sales and Services, Inc (888) 800-3691 [U.S. toll free] or +1 (707) 374-6800... -
Page 37: Step 7. Install Cables / Guides
Key is also included which limits rotation of the cable during tensioning at the Rear Cable Anchor. Figure 27 Cable Guide Clamp Figure 29 Universal Cable Page 37 Lindsay Transportation Solutions Sales and Services, Inc (888) 800-3691 [U.S. toll free] or +1 (707) 374-6800... - Page 38 Front Cable Anchor. On Wide Flange Backstop configurations, install the Key to the Cable Anchor (Figure 30). Rear Figure 30 Backstop Cable Mount Page 38 Lindsay Transportation Solutions Sales and Services, Inc (888) 800-3691 [U.S. toll free] or +1 (707) 374-6800...
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Page 39: Step 8. Stretch And Align System
NOTE: Be sure not to jerk or pull on the backstop anchors before the anchoring compound has cured and the backstop is secured to the foundation. Page 39 Lindsay Transportation Solutions Sales and Services, Inc (888) 800-3691 [U.S. toll free] or +1 (707) 374-6800... -
Page 40: Step 10. Install Lateral Support Cables
Bundle access cable and use provided plastic wrap ties to secure the bundles to the suspended cables. Figure 33 Install Cable Clamps Page 40 Lindsay Transportation Solutions Sales and Services, Inc (888) 800-3691 [U.S. toll free] or +1 (707) 374-6800... - Page 41 U n i v e r s a l T A U - I I C r a s h C u s h i o n Figure 34 Cable Mounts Figure 35 Install Cable Clamps Page 41 Lindsay Transportation Solutions Sales and Services, Inc (888) 800-3691 [U.S. toll free] or +1 (707) 374-6800...
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Page 42: Cartridges
NOTE: A single bay will never have more than (2) EAC’s in it. Refer the System Configuration Chart in Appendix “A” for proper placement. Page 42 Lindsay Transportation Solutions Sales and Services, Inc (888) 800-3691 [U.S. toll free] or +1 (707) 374-6800... -
Page 43: Step 12. Final Inspection
Rotate cast ID to the top of the cartridge. Asphalt adapter installed on both sides of portable concrete barrier when applicable. Torque all fasteners to meet specifications. Page 43 Lindsay Transportation Solutions Sales and Services, Inc (888) 800-3691 [U.S. toll free] or +1 (707) 374-6800... -
Page 44: System Configuration Chart
U n i v e r s a l T A U - I I C r a s h C u s h i o n APPENDIX A - System Configuration Chart Page 44 Lindsay Transportation Solutions Sales and Services, Inc (888) 800-3691 [U.S. toll free] or +1 (707) 374-6800... - Page 45 U n i v e r s a l T A U - I I C r a s h C u s h i o n Page 45 Lindsay Transportation Solutions Sales and Services, Inc (888) 800-3691 [U.S. toll free] or +1 (707) 374-6800...
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Page 46: System Torque Chart
42 in. [1.1 m] wrench extension with entire weight of 200 lbs [90 kg] applied 12" from the Use free weights or human weight These methods should ensure torque within tested range and manufacturer tolerances. Page 46 Lindsay Transportation Solutions Sales and Services, Inc (888) 800-3691 [U.S. toll free] or +1 (707) 374-6800... -
Page 47: System Foundation Drawings
Asphalt with Compact Backstop . DWG# A040110 Wide Flange Backstop …………... 56 DWG# A040108 Foundation Dimension Charts English Units …….………………… 57-59 Metric Units ………………………... 60-62 Page 47 Lindsay Transportation Solutions Sales and Services, Inc (888) 800-3691 [U.S. toll free] or +1 (707) 374-6800... - Page 48 U n i v e r s a l T A U - I I C r a s h C u s h i o n Page 48 Lindsay Transportation Solutions Sales and Services, Inc (888) 800-3691 [U.S. toll free] or +1 (707) 374-6800...
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Page 63: System Transition Drawings
Transition to Concrete Block ..…………… DWG#AP070406 Wide System to Bridge Pier with Concrete Barrier ……………………… DWG#AP070405 Transition to Cylindrical Bridge Pier ……… 75 DWG#AP070301 Page 63 Lindsay Transportation Solutions Sales and Services, Inc (888) 800-3691 [U.S. toll free] or +1 (707) 374-6800... - Page 64 U n i v e r s a l T A U - I I C r a s h C u s h i o n Page 64 Lindsay Transportation Solutions Sales and Services, Inc (888) 800-3691 [U.S. toll free] or +1 (707) 374-6800...
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Page 76: Installation Instructions To Barrierguard 800 Steel Barrier
Use a BSI approved anchoring compound. See pages 12 &13. 4.) Place the Middle Bulkheads along the centerline of the system spaced Page 76 Lindsay Transportation Solutions Sales and Services, Inc (888) 800-3691 [U.S. toll free] or +1 (707) 374-6800... - Page 77 U n i v e r s a l T A U - I I C r a s h C u s h i o n Page 77 Lindsay Transportation Solutions Sales and Services, Inc (888) 800-3691 [U.S. toll free] or +1 (707) 374-6800...
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