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Trinity Highway QuadGuard M10 Assembly Manual

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  • Page 1 Revision E April 2021 Revision E April 2021...
  • Page 2 The information contained in this manual supersede all previous versions. The instructions, illustrations, and specifications are based on the latest QuadGuard M10 information available to ® Trinity Highway at publication. We reserve the right to make changes at any time. Please visit ingalcivil.com.au/products/road-safety-barriers/crash-cushions/quadguard-m10-mash to confirm the latest revision.

  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    System Components ....................... 7  Determine Transition Type ....................11  Recommended Tools ........................12  Site Preparation/Foundation ....................... 14  Foundation/Anchoring ......................15  Trinity Highway Approved Adhesive Anchoring System ............. 16  Vertical Anchors ........................16  Anchor Assembly Cautions ....................17  Horizontal Anchors ........................ 18 ...

  • Page 4: Customer Service Contacts

    Customer Service Contacts Ingal Civil Products is committed to the highest level of customer service. Feedback regarding the QuadGuard M10, its assembly procedures, supporting documentation, and performance ® is always welcome. Additional information can be obtained from the contact information below: Ingal Civil Products 1300 446 425 Telephone...

  • Page 5: Safety Symbols

    FHWA. Warning: Use only Trinity Highway parts on the QuadGuard M10 for assembly, ® maintenance, or repair. The use of component parts not specified herein is strictly prohibited.

  • Page 6: Limitations And Warnings

    Features”, Trinity Highway contracts with FHWA approved testing facilities to perform and evaluate crash tests to prepare a crash test results report. Trinity Highway is then able to submit a Request for Federal Aid Reimbursement of Safety Hardware Devices to the FHWA for review.

  • 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 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

    System Components Below is a list of system components that may be used in your particular QuadGuard ® configuration. Verify parts delivered and system details with the BOM (Bill of Materials) and system drawings shipped with your system. Please call Ingal Civil Products if you have any system questions (p.
  • Page 9 Monorail Guide Monorail, Two Bays, QG, G Monorail, Three Bays, QG, G 10102534 10102311 10102312 Shim, 12GAX3 5/8X8 Bracket, Angle, 2X1, W/Holes Bracket, Pull-Out 10102906 10102213 10102411 Bracket, Cart, Hold Down Bracket, Cart Support, Nose WASHER,10GA X2X14,SLOT 10102210 10102211 10102212 Nose, L, W/Logo Nose, R, W/Logo 10102202...
  • Page 10 Bolt, Hex, 1/4X3/4, G5 Bolt, Hex,3/8X1,G5 Bolt, Hex, 5/8X3 1/2, G5 10102508 10103162 10102552 Rail Bolt, 5/8X2 Bolt, Rail 5/8-11X5 Bolt, Hex, 3/4X2, G8 10102503 004441 10102462 Anchor, M20 x 165mm Gr 8.8 Anchor, M20 x 180mm, Gr 8.8 Anchor, M20 x 460mm Gr 8.8 10102549 10102547 10102911...
  • Page 11 Washer, Lock, 5/8 Washer, Lock, 3/4 Washer, Flat 3/8X1 10102530 10102528 10102526 Washer, Flat, 5/8X1 3/4 Washer, Fender, 3/8X2 Washer, Flat, 3/4X2 10102500 118038 10102547 Mushroom Washer Flat Screw 5/8X5,G8 Die Spring, 5/8 X 1 1/2 10102536 10102520 10102523 Cartridge Assy, Type I Cartridge Assy, Type II Approved Adhesive 10102903...

  • Page 12: Determine Transition Type

    Determine Transition Type Note: 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. The correct Panel(s) to use will depend on the direction of traffic and what type of barrier or road feature the QuadGuard ®...

  • Page 13: Recommended Tools

     Concrete drill bits – 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. 15). ingalcivil.com.au Revision E April 2021...
  • Page 14 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 to make that determination.

  • Page 15: 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 be assembled on a non-reinforced concrete roadway (minimum 200 mm [8”] thick). Deployment cross-slope shall not exceed 8% and should not twist more than 2% over the length of the system;...

  • Page 16: Foundation/Anchoring

    Important: Only 460 mm [18”] threaded rods, utilizing Trinity Highway approved adhesive, can be used with asphalt foundations (p. 15). Contact Trinity Highway for a complete list of approved adhesives (p. 3). Concrete Installations For concrete installations, the QuadGuard ®...

  • Page 17: 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 18: Anchor Assembly Cautions

    Note: Use of the Trinity Highway approved vacuum drilling equipment is authorized to replace the blowing and brushing requirement of Step 3. 4) Apply Approved Adhesive Fill the borehole 100% full.

  • Page 19: 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 20 BACK FRONT TYPE II TYPE I Figure 11 Plan View 32 1/8 Figure 12 Elevation View 6 Bay TL-3 1) Backup Quad-Beam Fender Panel 3) Nose Cover 4) Cartridge 5) Diaphragm 6) Monorail TYPE II TYPE I Figure 13 3 Bay TL-2 ingalcivil.com.au Revision E April 2021...
  • Page 21 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 22: System Assembly

    System Assembly Warning: If the QuadGuard system has been supplied pre-assembled, it will have transport bolts with warning tags installed in the monorail. These monorail bolts are used to hold the system together while in transit and therefore are for transportation purposes only.
  • Page 23 (p. 24, Detail 19a). It is important to align each segment of Monorail from the back to the front of the system (±6 mm[1/4”]). Anchor each Monorail section using the Trinity Highway approved adhesive kits provided (p. 16).
  • Page 24 Attach Side Panels and/or Transition Panels to Backup Assembly Attach Transition Panel or Side Panel to side of Backup using 5/8” rail bolt and 5/8” rail nut (two places - top and bottom holes only ). See Backup Assembly drawing(s) below. Note: Do not use a Side Panel when a Transition Panel is used.
  • Page 25 Warning: Every hole in the Backup and Monorail must be anchored by a stud using an approved adhesive (p. 16). Drill 22 mm [7/8”] diameter by 145 mm [5 3/4”] boreholes using the Monorail as a template. Do not drill through foundation. Top surfaces must be flush...
  • Page 26 Attach Monorail Guides Attach Monorail guides to Diaphragm as follows: Insert 3/4” x 2” G8 hex bolt through Monorail guide and Diaphragm with a shim placed between them and oriented as shown in Figure 22. Secure with 3/4” lock washer and 3/4” hex nut (typical 4 places).
  • Page 27 Attach Fender Panels Note: Do not mix the 5/8” rail nuts (large) with the 5/8” hex nuts (small) (Figure 25). 1.25” [32 mm] .94” [24 mm] 5/8” RAIL NUT (LARGE) 5/8” HEX NUT (SMALL) Figure 25 Rail Nuts are Oversize Note: Starting at the Backup, attach left and right Fender Panels shown below in Step(s) 4 &...
  • Page 28 Step 4 Attach the front of the Fender Panels to the next Diaphragm using two (2) rail bolts and large hex nuts per side. Use only the top and bottom holes and leave the center hole open until the next Fender Panel is attached. 1 1/2 DIE SPRING BACKUP OR DIAPHRAGM 5/8”...
  • Page 29 Important: Starting from the Backup, attach and tighten each Bay section one at a time. Step 6 Check Diaphragm spacing to ensure 915 mm [36”] between rear faces of consecutive Diaphragms as shown in Fender Panel assembly drawing (Figure 27). Step 7 Once proper spacing has been achieved, tighten the Mushroom Washer Assembly (small hex) nut until it reaches the end of the threads.
  • Page 30 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 Lower Cartridge DIAPHRAGM Support Bracket Lower Cartridge Support Bracket Figure 29 Lower Cartridge Support Bracket Assembly TENSION STRUT BACKUP STEP 1...
  • Page 31 Nose Assembly STEEL NOSE ASSEMBLY Views 31a - d Figure 31 NOSE ASSEMBLY (p. 47) A. Preassemble Left and Right Nose Panels and Cartridge Nose Support Bracket using 1/4X3/4 hex bolt and hex nuts (Detail 31a & 31b). B. Attach preassembled Nose Assembly to front Diaphragm with 5/8X5 rail bolts, bar washers, 3/4 sch 80X3”...
  • Page 32 3/4 SCH 80X3 PIPE PULLOUT BRACKET BAR WASHER 5/8X5 RAIL 5/8X5 RAIL BOLT BOLT Detail 31d (inside view) Detail 31d Detail 31c Steel Nose not shown for clarity Fastener Assembly 5/8 HEX NUT PULLOUT BRACKET 3/4 SCH 80X3 PIPE 5/8X5 RAIL BOLT 5/8X5 RAIL BOLT Detail 31e...
  • Page 33 3/8 HEX BOLT CARTIRDGE HOLD DOWN 3/8X2 BRACKET FLAT WASHER 3/8 FLAT WASHER 3/8 HEX NUT 3/8 WASHER 3/8 HEX NUT ANGLE BRACKET Figure 32 Hold Down Bracket Assembly Note: Figure 33 shows proper placement of Cartridge Nose Support Bracket. Note height of Cartridge support Bracket.
  • Page 34 11) Checking the System Assembly At this point recheck to ensure that 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 34).

  • Page 35: Quadguard ® M10 610Mm [24"] Final Inspection Checklist

    QuadGuard ® M10 610mm [24”] Final Inspection Checklist Site Location: _____________________ Date: ________________________ Inspector: _________________________________ ® Refer to the QuadGuard M10 61mm [24]” manual and / or drawing package. Transition Panel fits for the offset (p. 11) Clearance of 765 mm behind rear Fender Panels for slide back (p. 14) Anchor nuts are torqued to manufacturer specification (p.

  • Page 36: Maintenance And Repair

    Maintenance and Repair Inspection Frequency Inspections for QuadGuard M10 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) Check to see if there is evidence of an impact.

  • Page 37: 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 project 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 38 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 39: Parts Ordering Procedure & Drawings

    Parts Ordering Procedure & Drawings Make a list of all damaged parts from the System Components section in this manual (p. 7 – 10). Answer the following questions in the spaces provided. This information is necessary to receive the proper parts. ®...
  • Page 40 1 0102530 Washer, Lock, 5/8 10102536 Washer, Mushroom Forged, QG 10102539 M20 Structual Nut Hex Nut Galv Warning: Use only Trinity Highway parts that are specified herein for assembling, maintaining, or repairing the QuadGuard ® M10. Do not utilize or otherwise...

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  • Page 42: Ts Concrete Pad

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  • Page 43: Ts Concrete Pad 8" W/Rebar

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  • Page 44: Tension Strut Backup

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  • Page 45: Monorail Assembly

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  • Page 46: Diaphragm Assembly

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  • Page 47: Shim Kit

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  • Page 48: Fender Panel Assembly

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  • Page 49: Nose Assembly

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  • Page 50: Safety Shape Barrier Transition

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  • Page 51: Single Slope Transition

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  • Page 52: Vertical Barrier Transition

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  • Page 53: Vertical Barrier Transition, Extended

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