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- Page 2 Manual are based on the latest Triton Barrier ® system information available to Valtir at the time of printing. We reserve the right to make changes at any time. Please contact Valtir to confirm that you are referring to the most current instructions. Part No. 115661 ©...
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Page 3: Table Of Contents
Recommended Tools and Equipment ..................12 Deployment and Retrieval ......................13 Checking the Assembly ......................16 End Treatment ..........................17 Maintenance and Repair ......................20 Visual Drive by Inspection ..................... 20 Walk-up Inspection ........................ 20 Deflection/Clear Zone ......................... 24 www.Valtir.com Revision C February 2023... -
Page 4: Customer Service Contacts
A set of product and project shop drawings are available from Valtir. The shop drawings will be for each section of the assembly. These drawings should be reviewed and studied thoroughly by a qualified individual who is skilled in interpreting them before the start of any assembly. -
Page 5: Recommended Safety Rules For Assembly
Additional copies of this Manual are immediately available from Valtir by calling (888) 323-6374. This Manual may also be downloaded directly from the websites indicated below. Please contact Valtir if you have any questions concerning the information in this Manual or about the Triton Barrier system. -
Page 6: Safety Symbols
Manual thoroughly and completely understand it. Ensure that all Warnings, Cautions and Important statements within the Manual are completely followed. Please call Valtir 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 350 as approved by FHWA. Valtir does not represent nor warrant that the results of these controlled tests show that vehicle impacts with the products in other conditions would necessarily avoid injury to person(s) or property. -
Page 8: Important Introductory Notes
Manual from the manufacturer. If you require additional information, or have questions about the Triton Barrier , please contact ® Valtir Customer Service Department. See Customer Service Contacts on page 3 of this Manual. www.Valtir.com Revision C February 2023... - Page 9 2134 MM 1981 MM 813 MM 533 MM Figure 1 Triton Barrier TL-2 Components ® www.Valtir.com Revision C February 2023...
- Page 10 Figure 2 Triton Barrier ® TL-3 Components www.Valtir.com Revision C February 2023...
- Page 11 WHITE PART NUMBER 604926B ORANGE PART NUMBER 604922B Figure 3 TRITON BARRIER ® TL-2 assembly (70 km/h [45 mph] TRITION TL-3 KIT PART NUMBER 616243B Figure 4 TRITON BARRIER ® TL-3 assembly (100 km/h [62 mph]) www.Valtir.com Revision C February 2023...
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Page 12: Special Site Considerations
7. Can the water ballast be drained at the site? If not, provisions must be made to either siphon out the water ballast or use a forklift to move full sections to a location where they can be drained. www.Valtir.com Revision C February 2023... -
Page 13: Recommended Tools And Equipment
Decisions as to what tools are needed to perform the job are entirely within the discretion of the specifying highway authority and the authority’s selected contractor performing the assembly of the system at the authority’s specified site. www.Valtir.com Revision C February 2023... -
Page 14: Deployment And Retrieval
3. If TL-3 kits (Pedestals) are used, attach Pedestals to the barrier using a strap as shown in Figure 5 and Assembly drawing. www.Valtir.com Revision C February 2023... - Page 15 Remove the fill level indicator decal. Warning: Each joint must be connected with a pin or improper impact performance will result. Barrier must not be used if steel cable is damaged or missing. www.Valtir.com Revision C February 2023...
- Page 16 Caution: An appropriate End Treatment must be attached where warranted to ensure proper impact performance. 10. Deployment is now complete. Take the time to double-check the assembly as indicated in the next section. www.Valtir.com Revision C February 2023...
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Page 17: Checking The Assembly
Secure the load before transport. Storing When storing the Triton Barrier , be sure to leave the gate valve open or store upside ® down. Note: Empty sections may be stacked. Filled sections may not be stacked. www.Valtir.com Revision C February 2023... -
Page 18: End Treatment
TL-2 End Treatment has been tested to NCHRP 350 TL-2 Non-redirective ® Gating conditions. It has proven for 70 km/h [43 mph] impact speeds when deployed as shown. Figure 7 Triton Barrier ® End Treatment placement Figure 8 Triton Barrier ® End Treatment www.Valtir.com Revision C February 2023... - Page 19 1. Fill all sections except the first section with water. Do not use a connecting pin on the exposed end of first section. 2. Vehicle trajectory will be biased toward the flare side of a flared configuration. www.Valtir.com Revision C February 2023...
- Page 20 Figure 11 Triton Barrier ® fill capacity chart www.Valtir.com Revision C February 2023...
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Page 21: Maintenance And Repair
New sections are replaced by reversing this process. Take care to work in a direction away from traffic and to properly line up the deployment when replacement is complete (See Misaligned Sections on Page 21). www.Valtir.com Revision C February 2023... - Page 22 Turn off the router, holding it steady until the plastic solidifies. 6. Inspect plug to insure that it has bonded to the barrier. 7. Rasp plugged area smooth to finish repair. www.Valtir.com Revision C February 2023...
- Page 23 The resin or epoxy will require a curing time before the barrier may be refilled with water. Any repaired barriers should be marked for easy identification. It is recommended to periodically check the repairs for leaks. Figure 12 Water level indicator www.Valtir.com Revision C February 2023...
- Page 24 Gate Valves and Plugs Gate valves must be unbolted before they can be unscrewed. Six or seven wraps of Teflon ® tape will keep the threads from leaking. Figure 13 Repair of the Gate Valve www.Valtir.com Revision C February 2023...
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Page 25: Deflection/Clear Zone
The clear zone must allow for the deflection of the Triton Barrier ® Except for an anchored rigid barrier, all barriers will experience some amount of deflection. Figure 14 www.Valtir.com Revision C February 2023... - Page 26 S is the perpendicular distance from the face of the barrier out to the nearest side of a reference vehicle (a 3/4 ton pickup truck) that is driving exactly in the center of the lane farthest from the barrier (See Figure 14). www.Valtir.com Revision C February 2023...
- Page 27 Notes: www.Valtir.com Revision C February 2023...