Our technical team is always available to advise on how best to deploy our acoustic panels in the context of a particular site, project or eventuality. ECHO BARRIER • USER MANUAL — REV. #0 (09/14/18) — PAGE 3...
Working at heights: • Ensure safety harnesses are worn when working at heights • Always use a working platform with a hand rail when installing the barriers at heights PAGE 4 — ECHO BARRIER • USER MANUAL — REV. #0 (09/14/18)
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TIMES. PLEASE SCAN THE BELOW QR CODE TO ACCESS THE USER MANUAL THAT INCLUDES THE INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS. WARNING – HIGH TEMPERATURE: Placement of Echo Barrier panels under direct sunlight may cause extremely high temperatures on the panel surface. DO NOT touch without adequate protection. WARNING – NO CUTTING: Sharp cutting tools may cause irreparable damage to Echo Barrier panels.
NOTICE h. Has a risk assessment been completed? The Echo Barrier panels should NOT be pierced to Has a temporary works assessment been create additional fixing points. completed? PAGE 6 — ECHO BARRIER • USER MANUAL — REV. #0 (09/14/18)
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Generic fixings (e.g. bungee hooks, cable-ties). Echo Barrier panels can be installed vertically or horizontally, according to the specific on-site conditions and requirements. Front Back Figure 4. Panel Orientation ECHO BARRIER • USER MANUAL — REV. #0 (09/14/18) — PAGE 7...
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Echo Barrier panels to the supporting structure. • being installed horizontally. The fixings in Echo Barrier fitting kits, or generic cable-ties, can be used for the central eyelets. PAGE 8 — ECHO BARRIER • USER MANUAL — REV. #0 (09/14/18)
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Step 4 for the left-hand or right-hand eyelet of the new panel. Figure 9. Fitting Kit Components 8. The borders of the panels should overlap. ECHO BARRIER • USER MANUAL — REV. #0 (09/14/18) — PAGE 9...
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11. Two or three hooks should be used for each Echo Barrier 1. Ensure that the scaffolding: panel, further secured with appropriate bungees or •...
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364 (165) NOTICE 474 (215) Figures quoted are for vertical loads only—no data is Temperature range from +122°F to -22°F available for inclined or horizontal loads. (+50°C to -30°C) ECHO BARRIER • USER MANUAL — REV. #0 (09/14/18) — PAGE 11...
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UV-resistant coating on Performance specifications are based on information the fabric on the back of certain H-series panels. As a available at the time of printing. Echo Barrier Limited consequence, the color will fade through extreme exposure makes no warranty of any kind with regard to this material, to sunlight.
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Echo Barrier panels meets all applicable building standards and regulations. There is no performance warranty expressed or implied for any particular project or installation. PAGE 14 — ECHO BARRIER • USER MANUAL — REV. #0 (09/14/18)
25% as loud H4 field attenuation sounds half as loud just perceptible by ear 13 15 attenuation: decibels (dB) Figure 12. Barrier Noise Mitigation NOTICE Attenuation = Noise Mitigation ECHO BARRIER • USER MANUAL — REV. #0 (09/14/18) — PAGE 15...
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2. Noise absorption — The degree to which the barrier perceptions of their performance can be considerably absorbs sound, rather than simply reflecting it. When enhanced. noise is reflected, it can reverberate, amplifying noise pollution. PAGE 16 — ECHO BARRIER • USER MANUAL — REV. #0 (09/14/18)
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Echo Barrier’s modular system of acoustic panels can respond to this need, since the panels can be readily assembled to create an acoustic ‘wall’ or ‘curtain.’ ECHO BARRIER • USER MANUAL — REV. #0 (09/14/18) — PAGE 17...
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As a result, Echo Barrier Moreover, Echo Barrier’s lightweight composite vastly panels are much slimmer and lighter than conventional outperforms conventional sound-absorbent materials when acoustic barriers—and they offer the same level of...
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Footprint Association. Echo Barrier’s panels, which can be jet-washed, maintain their appearance throughout their usable life, remaining a visual as well as a practical asset. ECHO BARRIER • USER MANUAL — REV. #0 (09/14/18) — PAGE 19...
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✓ Recycling: total marks from possible 2 Purchase Costs — ROI Industry norm is 6 months to 2 years. Projected life of Echo Barrier H4 range Cost per barrier divided by typical lifespan ✓ is 3–5 years outdoors, up to 10 years indoors Total checklist marks from possible 28 PAGE 20 —...
2. Fold each panel in half. Stack the panels on the the stack(s) of panels to the pallet. pallet, alternating the direction of the folded edges (Figure 15B). This will ensure that the stack is neat and stable. ECHO BARRIER • USER MANUAL — REV. #0 (09/14/18) — PAGE 21...
NOTICE If surface water is not removed from the panel prior to stacking, it is possible that the panel will not look clean once it has dried. PAGE 22 — ECHO BARRIER • USER MANUAL — REV. #0 (09/14/18)