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Summary of Contents for Trinity Highway Vulcan
- Page 2 Manual are based on the latest Vulcan Gate information available to Trinity Highway at the time of printing. We reserve the right to make changes at any time. Please contact Trinity Highway to confirm that you are referring to the most current instructions.
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Page 3: Table Of Contents
Warnings and Cautions ......................... 5 Limitations and Warnings ......................6 Application ............................ 7 Opening Options ........................... 9 Length of Need........................12 Vulcan Gate Tested Lateral Deflection ................. 12 Curves ........................... 13 Slopes ........................... 13 Hills ............................14 Ditch ............................14 ... -
Page 4: Customer Service Contacts
Vulcan ® Gate. These instructions are to be used only in conjunction with the assembly of the Vulcan Gate and are for standard assemblies only as specified by the applicable highway authority. If ®... -
Page 5: Safety Rules For Assembly
Gate. Additional copies of this Manual are immediately available from Trinity Highway by calling (888) 323-6374 or by email at product.info@trin.net. Please contact Trinity Highway if you have any questions concerning the information in this Manual or ® about the Vulcan Gate. -
Page 6: Safety Symbols
Manual thoroughly and completely understand it. Ensure that all Danger, Warning, Caution, and Important statements within the Manual are completely followed. Please call Trinity Highway at (888) 323-6374 if you do not understand these instructions. Failure to follow this warning could result in serious injury or death in the event of a collision. -
Page 7: Limitations And Warnings
This system is tested only to the test matrix criteria of NCHRP Report 350 as approved by FHWA. Trinity Highway neither represents nor warrants that the impact results of these federally established test criteria prevent or reduce the severity of any injury to person(s) or damage to property. -
Page 8: Application
How much clear zone is available, and how much is required for the correct functioning of the system? ® Are there curves, slopes, or curbs present which may not suit the Vulcan Gate? The purpose of this Manual is to supply some basic application information about the ®... - Page 9 TRANSITION HINGE ANCHORED ® LONGITUDINAL VULCAN BARRIER BARRIER WHEEL JACKS HINGE TRANSITION WORKZONE AS REQUIRED (SEE DRAWINGS FOR DESIGN LENGTHS) ANCHORED LONGITUDINAL BARRIER Figure 1 – System Overview Revision B October 2014 www.trinityhighway.com All rights in copyright reserved...
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Page 10: Opening Options
Opening Options 610158 610158 Figure 2a 610158 610158 Figure 2b 610158 610158 REMOVE THIS SECTION TO OPERATE IN DIRECTION SHOWN Figure 2c Revision B October 2014 www.trinityhighway.com All rights in copyright reserved... - Page 11 REMOVE THIS SECTION TO OPERATE IN DIRECTION SHOWN 610158 610158 Figure 2d 610158 610158 ® Figure 2e – Open along Vulcan Barrier 610158 610158 Note: Gate can be opened in either direction when opened in the middle. Figure 2f – Open Middle Opposite Revision B October 2014 www.trinityhighway.com...
- Page 12 CENTER CONNECTION PIN GATE DIRECTION ARROW LATCH PIN HINGE JOINT ® Figure 3 – Vulcan Gate Hinge (PN 610158) ANCHOR HOLES ® Figure 4 - Vulcan Transition (PN 616199) Revision B October 2014 www.trinityhighway.com All rights in copyright reserved...
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Page 13: Length Of Need
It is also described as that part of a longitudinal barrier or terminal designed to contain and ® redirect an errant vehicle. The L.O.N. varies depending on what use the Vulcan Gate is being specified for by the highway authority. -
Page 14: Curves
5% [3 deg.] (see Figure 6). 5% [3 DEG.] Figure 6 Longitudinal Slopes ® For Vulcan Gates placed on slopes that exceed 5% [3 deg.] call Trinity Highway customer support (see p. 3). Figure 7 Revision B October 2014 www.trinityhighway.com All rights in copyright reserved... -
Page 15: Hills
Hills ® The Vulcan Gate has the ability to conform to a hill up to 20:1 (see Figure 8). Please note the maximum longitudinal slope in Figure 7. Figure 8 Ditch ® The Vulcan Gate has the ability to conform to a ditch up to 20:1 (see Figure 9). Please note the maximum longitudinal slope in Figure 7. -
Page 16: Deployment
® Determine the number of segments required for the site. The deployed length of each Vulcan segment is 13’-6” [4 m]. A visual inspection should be carried out to confirm the suitability of all segments. - Page 17 ® 5. After the system is in place and pinned together, make sure the jacks on each Vulcan Barrier section are in the raised position and all barriers are completely settled on the roadway.
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Page 18: Recommended Tools
Grinder, hacksaw, or torch (optional) Drill motor Drill bits: 1/16” through 7/8” Trinity Highway recommends using double fluted drill bits to achieve optimum tensile ® strength when mounting the MP-3 anchoring system. Rotary hammer drill ... -
Page 19: Vulcan ® Gate - Typical Layout
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Page 22: Anchoring (Transitions/Cmb)
® These anchored end components are called transitions. They transition typically from Vulcan Barrier to various longitudinal barriers. The transition is not connected to the adjacent barrier, only to the roadway itself. The transition ®... -
Page 23: Polyester Anchoring System
® concrete to cure a minimum of seven days before applying MP-3 2) Drill Holes Note: Trinity Highway recommends using double-fluted drill bits to achieve optimum tensile ® strength when applying the MP-3 anchoring system. Use the part that is to be anchored as a drilling template. Drill the holes 3 mm [1/8”] larger than the stud diameter to the recommended depth, using a rotary hammer drill. - Page 24 3) Clean the Holes Blow the concrete dust from the hole using oil-free compressed air. Thoroughly brush it with a stiff-bristled brush and then blow it out again. If the hole is wet, completely flush it with water while brushing, and then blow it clean using oil-free compressed air. 4) Mix the Resin and Hardener ®...
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Page 25: Horizontal Assemblies
Table B Approximate Hardening Times (hours) Temperature Hardening Times (hours) No Promoter With Promoter >26 >80 N/R* 22-26 70-79 16-21 60-69 10-15 50-59 40-49 -1-3 30-39 1 1/2 <-1 <30 N/R** *Not recommended **Contact Customer Service Department for more Information (see p. 3). ®... - Page 26 4) Add the Washers and Nuts Put washer and nut on stud, leaving nut flush with end of stud (see Figure 14). 5) Insert Studs into Holes ® Push stud through part to be anchored and into hole. Twist the stud in the MP-3 grout to wet the threads.
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Page 27: Assembly Cautions
® small amount of MP-3 in the proportions of one part A to two parts B by volume. If the material does not set according to the instructions, contact Trinity Highway for guidance. ® Warning: Do not use the MP-3... -
Page 28: Operation
Thoroughly check to ensure the Vulcan Gate is clear of people, debris, or obstructions before operation. ® Important: Do not attempt to move the Vulcan Gate before reading the Manual in its entirety. Read all warning tables on the barrier. ® Caution:... -
Page 29: Maintenance And Repair
Trinity Highway makes no recommendation in this regard. As Trinity Highway is not aware where an... - Page 30 NOTES: Revision B October 2014 www.trinityhighway.com All rights in copyright reserved...
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