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  • Page 2 The instructions contained in this manual supersede all previous versions. The instructions, illustrations, and specifications are based on the latest QuadGuard ® M Wide information available to Trinity Highway at publication. We reserve the right to make changes at any time. Please visit TrinityHighway.com/Product/ to confirm the latest revision. QuadGuard ®...

  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    31” W-Beam Guardrail Transition  QFMTSCVR-TWLR ............55  Thrie-Beam Transition  QFMTSCVR-TTLR ................. 56  Safety Shape Barrier Transition  QFMTSCVR-T4LRF ............57  Single Slope Transition  QFMTSCVR-T6LRF ..............58  QuadGuard M Wide TS w/Block  QFMTSCVR-UVB ............59  Vertical Barrier Transition  QFMTSCVR-ESLR ..............60  TS Concrete Pad w/Block  QFMTSCVR-UVB ..............61 ...

  • Page 4: Customer Service Contacts

    Customer Service Contacts Trinity Highway is committed to the highest level of customer service. Feedback regarding the QuadGuard ® M Wide, its assembly procedures, supporting documentation, and performance is always welcome. Additional information can be obtained from the contact information below:...

  • Page 5: Safety Symbols

    ® M Wide. Additional copies of this manual are available from Trinity Highway by calling (888) 323-6374 or by visiting TrinityHighway.com/Product/. Please contact Trinity Highway if you have any questions concerning the information in this manual or about the QuadGuard ®...

  • Page 6: Limitations And Warnings

    Limitations and Warnings Trinity Highway contracts with independent crash testing facilities to test and prepare a crash test report for FHWA review. The QuadGuard ® M Wide has been deemed eligible for reimbursement by the FHWA per AASHTO requirements and guidelines of MASH. These tests evaluate product performance defined by AASHTO involving lightweight cars (approx.

  • Page 7: System Overview

    Quad-Beam Fender Panels. Important: Trinity Highway makes no recommendation whether use or reuse of any part of the system is appropriate or acceptable following an impact. It is the sole responsibility of the project engineer and/or the local highway authority and its engineers to make that determination. It is critical that you inspect this product after assembly is complete to make certain that the instructions provided in this manual have been strictly followed.

  • Page 8: System Components

    ® M Wide configuration. Verify parts delivered and system details with the BOM (Bill of Materials) and system drawings shipped with your system. Please call Trinity Highway if you have any system questions (p. 3). Note: Components are not shown to scale.
  • Page 9 Monorail Guide Monorail, 2 Bays, QG, G Monorail, 3 Bays, QG, G 611368 611375 611379 Hinge Plate, Fender Panel Hinge Plate, Full Length Hinge Pin, Dia, Full Length 610172 627524 627525 Tel ST 1 3/4X1 3/4X12 GAX10 Tel ST 2X2X12 GAX10 Pipe, 3/4 Schedule 80X2 5/16 615756 615765...
  • Page 10 Bracket, Cart, Hold Down Bracket, Cart Support, Nose Washer, Bar, 10GAX2X14 626815 626816 626818 Nose, L, QG M Wide Nose, R, QG M Wide 627513 627514 Bolt, Hex, 1/4X3/4, G5 Bolt, Hex, 1/4X1, G5 Bolt, Hex,3/8X1,G5 113518 113508 113596 Bolt, Hex, 3/8X3 1/2, G5 Bolt, Hex, 5/8X2, G5 Bolt, Hex, 5/8X3 1/2, G5 113612...
  • Page 11 Bolt, Hex, 5/8X4, G5 Bolt, Hex, 5/8X5, G8, P, F/T Flat Screw 5/8X8 1/2,G8 113666 119163 116879 Bolt, Hex, 3/4X2, G8 Rail Bolt, 5/8X2 Stud, 3/4X7, G5 113555 003400 117542 Nut, Hex, 1/4 Nut, Hex, 3/8 Rail Nut, Hex, 5/8 115946 115960 003340...
  • Page 12 Washer, Fender, 3/8X2 Washer, Flat, 5/8X1 3/4 Washer, Flat, 3/4X2,Hvy 118038 003300 118027 Die Spring, 1 1/2 ODX3/4X6 Mushroom Washer Approved Adhesive 117458 617045 118710 Cartridge Assy, Type I Cartridge Assy, Type II 606027 606029 TrinityHighway.com Revision D March 2021...

  • Page 13: Determine Transition Type

    A proper Transition Panel or Side Panel must be used on each side of the Backup. A Side Panel is not needed when a Transition Panel is used. Several types of transitions are available for use with the QuadGuard M Wide (Figures 1 – 7). The correct Panel(s) to use...

  • Page 14: Recommended Tools

    Concrete drill bits – 7/8” [22 mm] (Double-Fluted)  Grinder, Hacksaw or Torch (optional) Important: Trinity Highway recommends using double-fluted drill bits to achieve optimum tensile strength when applying an approved adhesive anchoring system (p. 17). TrinityHighway.com Revision D March 2021...
  • Page 15 Hex Key (Allen) wrench: 3/8” Important: Trinity Highway makes no recommendation whether use or reuse of any part of the system is appropriate or acceptable following an impact. It is the sole responsibility of the project engineer and/or the local highway authority and its engineers to make that determination.

  • Page 16: Site Preparation/Foundation

    Recommended dimension and reinforcement specifications for new concrete foundations are provided in Trinity Highway concrete foundation drawings, supplied with the system. The system may also be assembled on reinforced or non-reinforced concrete roadway (minimum 8” [200 mm] thick).

  • Page 17: Foundation/Anchoring

    Foundation/Anchoring Important: It is the responsibility of the local DOT or appropriate highway authority to ensure that this assembly conforms to the AASHTO Roadside Design Guide. Warning: It is the responsibility of the installer to ensure that your assembly procedure meets all appropriate Occupational Safety and Health Administration (“OSHA”) and local standards.

  • Page 18: Trinity Highway Approved Adhesive Anchoring System

    Trinity Highway Approved Adhesive Anchoring System A Trinity Highway approved adhesive anchoring system is required to securely anchor crash cushions. Each approved adhesive kit contains adhesive, studs, nuts and washers. Both vertical and horizontal assemblies are possible using an approved adhesive anchoring system.

  • Page 19: Anchor Assembly Cautions

    4) Apply Approved Adhesive Fill the borehole 100% full. Caution: Fill borehole 100% full so it is even with the pavement surface per manufacturer’s instructions. 5) Add the Washers and Nuts Place a flat washer onto the stud then thread a nut on until the end of the stud is flush with the nut (Figure 9).

  • Page 20: Horizontal Anchors

    Horizontal Anchors The horizontal approved adhesive kit is the same as the vertical kit. Caution: Fill borehole 100% full so it is even with the vertical concrete surface per manufacturer’s instructions. 1) Follow the instructions supplied with your approved adhesive kit Apply approved adhesive to each anchor per instructions.
  • Page 21 FRONT TYPE I TYPE II CARTRIDGES BACK CARTRIDGES Figure 11 Plan View 32 1/8” Figure 12 Elevation View 6 Bay TL-3 1) Backup Quad-Beam Fender Panel 3) Nose 4) Cartridge 5) Diaphragm 6) Monorail TrinityHighway.com Revision D March 2021...
  • Page 22 How to Determine Left/Right To determine left from right when ordering parts, stand in front of the system facing the roadside obstacle. Your left is the system’s left and your right is the system’s right. Counting the Number of Bays One Bay consists of one Cartridge, one Diaphragm, and two Fender Panels.

  • Page 23: System Assembly

    System Assembly Warning: It is the responsibility of the installer to ensure the assembly procedure meets all appropriate OSHA and local standards. Mark System Location Locate the centerline of the system by measuring the proper offset from the fixed object. Refer to the Drawing Package supplied with the system.
  • Page 24 Anchor the Tension Strut Backup (Figure 16) Place Tension Strut Backup and Monorail on foundation with side of Backup and Monorail on the construction line and rear edge of backup mounting pad 4” forward of foundation edge (p. 24). Verify that any applicable Transition Panels fit properly before anchoring Backup.
  • Page 25 4” [100 mm] TENSION STRUT BACKUP 3/4X7 ANCHOR MONORAIL CENTERLINE CONSTRUCTION LINE CONCRETE PAD Figure 17 Backup and Monorail Location for Tension Strut Backup Drill 7/8” [22 mm] diameter by 5 3/4” [145 mm] boreholes using the Monorail as a template. Do not drill through foundation.
  • Page 26 Attach Side Panels and/or Transition Panels to Backup Assembly A. Attach Hinge Plates to Backup (three (3) places on each side of Backup) using a 5/8” rail bolt, lock washer, and hex nut. B. Attach Transition Panel or Side Panel to Hinge Plate using a 5/8” rail bolt and rail nut (two places - top and bottom holes only).
  • Page 27 Attach Monorail Guides Attach Monorail guides to Diaphragm as follows: Insert 3/4X2” G8 hex bolt through Monorail guide and Diaphragm with a shim placed between them and oriented as shown in Figure 21. Secure with 3/4” lock washer and 3/4” hex nut (typical 4 places).
  • Page 28 7) Attach Hinge Plates to Diaphragm Attach Hinge Plates to each Diaphragm so the hinge pivot is toward the front of the system. Insert 5/8”X4” hex bolts through all hinges. Secure each bolt with 5/8” lock washer and hex nut (Figure 24). (Typical three places per side on Diaphragms 2-6) Insert Full Length Pin and secure with 1/4X1”...
  • Page 29 Note: Starting at the Backup, attach left and right Fender Panels shown below in Step(s) 4 & 5 with each tapered end pointing toward the rear of the system. Step 1 Place the Fender Panel so that the center of the slot of the backup Hinge Plate is lined up with the approximate center of the slot in the Fender Panel.
  • Page 30 Step 5 The Mushroom Washer must lay flat against the Fender Panel with its standoff completely through the Fender Panel slot (Detail B). DIAPHRAGM OR BACKUP LONG SLOT IN 6” DIE SPRING FENDER PANEL 5/8 RAIL NUT (LARGE) FENDER PANEL MUSHROOM MUSHROOM WASHER...
  • Page 31 Attach End Cap Attach the End Cap to the front of the first Monorail segment, as shown below and the Monorail Assembly drawing. MONORAIL 5/8 LOCK WASHER 5/8X3 1/2 G5 HEX BOLT 5/8 HEX NUT END CAP Figure 30 Monorail End Cap Attachment TrinityHighway.com Revision D March 2021...
  • Page 32 Attach Lower Cartridge Support Brackets Attach lower Cartridge Support Bracket to the front and back of all Diaphragms and also to the front of the Backup as shown below. Mount Cartridge Support Bracket DIAPHRAGM Cartridge Support Bracket Figure 31 Lower Cartridge Support Bracket Assembly TENSION STRUT BACKUP STEP 1 Attach Cartridge...
  • Page 33 Nose Assembly STEEL NOSE ASSEMBLY Views A - D Figure 33 NOSE ASSEMBLY (p. 51) A. Pre-assemble each Nose Assembly half with 5/8X5” hex bolt, 5/8X1 3/4” flat washer, bar washer, 3/4” schedule 80 pipe, and 5/8” rail nut (three (3) places per half (Detail A &...
  • Page 34 HINGE PLATES PULLOUT BRACKET 1/4X3/4 HEX BOLT 1/4 HEX NUT 5/8X2 HEX BOLT Cartridge Support Nose Bracket Detail D Detail C Steel Nose not shown for clarity NOSE PANEL PULLOUT BRACKET 5/8 HEX NUT 5/8 RAIL NUT Detail E Detail F Inside View: Nose Cover Cut Away Inside view back of front diaphragm showing nuts against...
  • Page 35 Note: Detail G shows proper placement of Nose Cartridge Support Bracket. 32 1/8” NOSE CARTRIDGE SUPPORT BRACKET Note height of the Nose Cartridge Support Bracket. The Nose Cartridge sits at the same level as the other Detail G Cartridges to the rear. 3/8X1 HEX BOLT 3/8X1 HEX BOLT CARTRIDGE...
  • Page 36 Checking the System Assembly Ensure all fasteners are properly tightened throughout the system (anchor bolts, etc.). See torque requirements below. Check all Fender Panels. If they do not fit tightly against the underlying Panel, system realignment may be necessary (Figure 35). Important: Top of Steel Nose is 32 1/8”...

  • Page 37: Quadguard ® M Wide Final Inspection Checklist

    QuadGuard ® M Wide Final Inspection Checklist Site Location: ___________________________ Date: __________________________________ Inspector: _________________________________ ® Refer to the QuadGuard M Wide manual and / or drawing package. Clearance of 30” behind rear Fender Panels for stroke (p. 15) Anchor nuts are torqued to manufacturer specification (p. 17) Cartridges are level and the same height in each Bay (p.

  • Page 38: Maintenance And Repair

    Maintenance and Repair Inspection Frequency Inspections for QuadGuard ® M Wide are recommended as needed based upon volume of traffic and impact history. Visual Drive-By Inspections are recommended at least once a month. Walk- Up Inspections are recommended at least once a year. Visual Drive-By Inspection 1) Is there is evidence of an impact? If so, perform a walk-up inspection.

  • Page 39: Post-Impact Instructions

    Post-Impact Instructions Important: Trinity Highway makes no recommendation whether use or reuse of any part of the system is appropriate or acceptable following an impact. It is the sole responsibility of the local highway authority and its engineers to make that determination. It is critical that you inspect this product after assembly is complete to make certain that the instructions provided in this manual have been strictly followed.
  • Page 40 7) Remove all crushed Cartridges. 8) All Diaphragms are in usable condition. Diaphragms which are bowed or have bent legs must be replaced. 9) Each Fender Panel is properly attached with Mushroom Washer Assemblies. Damaged Fender and Transition Panels must be replaced. Warning Anchor Torque and Clearance Requirements Torque Requirements –...

  • Page 41: Parts Ordering Procedure

    Parts Ordering Procedure Make a list of all damaged parts from the System Components section in this manual (p. 7 – 11). Answer the following questions in the spaces provided. This information is necessary to receive the proper parts. ® QuadGuard M Wide Ordering Information Chart Description:...
  • Page 42 Washer, Lock, 3/8 118100 Washer, Lock, 5/8 617045 Washer, Mushroom, Forged Warning: Use only Trinity Highway parts that are specified herein for assembling, maintaining, or repairing the QuadGuard ® M Wide. Do not utilize or otherwise comingle parts from other Trinity Highway systems.

  • Page 43: Drawings

    Drawings TrinityHighway.com Revision D March 2021...

  • Page 44: Concrete Pad  618686

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  • Page 45: Ts Concrete Pad 8" W/Rebar  618686

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  • Page 46: Ts Concrete Pad 8" Wo/Rebar  618686

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  • Page 47: Tension Strut Backup   627528

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  • Page 48: Monorail Assembly  625637

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  • Page 49: Diaphragm Assembly 627534

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  • Page 52: Shim Kit 627518

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  • Page 53: Fender Panel Assembly  608241

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  • Page 54: Nose Assembly 627522

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  • Page 55: End Shoe Transition 627729

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  • Page 56: 31" W-Beam Guardrail Transition  Qfmtscvr-Twlr

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  • Page 57: Thrie-Beam Transition  Qfmtscvr-Ttlr

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  • Page 58: Safety Shape Barrier Transition Qfmtscvr-T4Lrf

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  • Page 59: Single Slope Transition  Qfmtscvr-T6Lrf

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  • Page 60: Quadguard M Wide Ts W/Block  Qfmtscvr-Uvb

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  • Page 61: Vertical Barrier Transition Qfmtscvr-Eslr

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  • Page 62: Ts Concrete Pad W/Block Qfmtscvr-Uvb

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