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Manual Tilt Arrowboard

For SST® Trailer Mounted Attenuator.

Product DescriptionAssembly Manual

Revision C October 2013Part No. 611291B

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Manual Tilt Arrowboard

For SST® Trailer Mounted Attenuator

Product Description

Assembly Manual

2525 Stemmons Freeway Dallas, Texas 75207

Important: These instructions are to be used only in conjunction with the assembly, maintenance, and repair of the SST® Trailer TMA Manual Tilt Arrowboard Assembly. These instructions are for standard assembly specified by the appropriate highway authority only. In the event the specified system assembly, maintenance, or repair requires or involves deviation from standard parameters, contact the appropriate highway authority engineer. Energy Absorption Systems representatives are available for consultation if required.

This Manual must be available to the worker overseeing and/or assembling the product at all times. For additional copies, contact Energy Absorption Systems at (888) 323-6374 or download from websites below.

The instructions contained in this Manual supersede all previous information and manuals. All information, illustrations, and specifications in this Manual are based on the latest SST® Trailer TMA Manual Tilt Arrowboard Assembly information available to Energy Absorption Systems at the time of printing. We reserve the right to make changes at any time. Please contact Energy Absorption Systems to confirm that you are referring to the most current instructions.

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Table of Contents

Customer Service Contacts .......................................................................................................... 3

Important Introductory Notes ........................................................................................................ 3

Recommended Safety Rules for Assembly .................................................................................. 4

Safety Symbols ............................................................................................................................. 5

Warnings and Cautions ................................................................................................................. 5

Limitations and Warnings .............................................................................................................. 6

Assembly Notes ............................................................................................................................ 6

Component Overview ................................................................................................................... 7

Recommended Tools: ............................................................................................................... 9

Assembly ...................................................................................................................................... 9

Universal Platform, SST, Wide, w/Support Brackets ............................................................... 22

Mounting Assembly SST Wide ................................................................................................ 23

Tilt Assembly, Manual, Arrowboard ......................................................................................... 24


Customer Service Contacts Energy Absorption Systems and Trinity Highway Products are committed to the highest level of customer service. Feedback regarding the SST® Trailer TMA Manual Tilt Arrowboard Assembly, its assembly procedures, supporting documentation, and performance is always welcome. Additional information can be obtained by calling the telephone numbers below:

Energy Absorption Systems:

Telephone: (888) 323-6374 (USA only) (214) 589-8140 (International)

E-mail: [email protected]

Internet: Energy Absorption Systems Trinity Highway Products, LLC

http://www.energyabsorption.com http://www.highwayguardrail.com

Important Introductory Notes

Proper assembly of the SST® Trailer TMA Manual Tilt Arrowboard Assembly is essential to achieve performance of the system under appropriate federal and state criteria. These instructions should be read in their entirety and understood before assembling the SST® Trailer TMA Manual Tilt Arrowboard Assembly. These instructions are to be used only in conjunction with the assembly of the SST® Trailer TMA Manual Tilt Arrowboard Assembly and are for standard assemblies only as specified by the applicable highway authority. In the event your system assembly requires or involves deviation from standard parameters or, during the assembly process a question arises regarding a particular step, please contact the appropriate highway authority that specified this system at this particular location for guidance. Energy Absorption Systems is available for consultation with that agency. These instructions are intended for an individual who is qualified to both read and accurately interpret them as written. They are intended for the individual who is experienced and skilled in the assembly of highway products which are specified and selected by the highway authority.

A set of assembly drawings will be supplied by Energy Absorption Systems. The 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.

Please determine the appropriate highway authority’s specifications for reflectivity before installing this device.


Important: Read safety instructions thoroughly and follow the assembly directions and suggested safe practices before assembling, maintaining, or repairing the SST® Trailer TMA Manual Tilt Arrowboard Assembly. Failure to follow this warning can result in serious injury or death to the worker and/or bystanders. Further, it could render the product unacceptable for use by the FHWA. Please keep these instructions for later use.

Warning: Ensure that all of the Arrowboard system Warnings, Cautions, and Important Statements within the Arrowboard system Manual are completely followed. Failure to follow these warnings could result in serious injury or death.

Recommended Safety Rules for Assembly

* Important Safety Instructions *

This Manual must be kept in a location where it is readily available to persons who are skilled and experienced in the assembly, maintenance, or repair of the Arrowboard system. Additional copies of this Manual are immediately available from Energy Absorption Systems by calling (888) 323-6374 or by email at [email protected]. This Manual may also be downloaded directly from the websites indicated below. Please contact Energy Absorption Systems if you have any questions concerning the information in this Manual or about the Arrowboard system.

Always use appropriate safety precautions when operating power equipment, and when moving heavy equipment or the Arrowboard components. Gloves, safety goggles, safety-toe shoes, and back protection shall be used.

Safety measures incorporating traffic control devices specified by the highway authority must be used to provide safety for personnel while at the assembly, maintenance, or repair site.


Safety Symbols This section describes safety symbols that may appear in the SST® Trailer TMA Manual Tilt Arrowboard Assembly Manual. Read the Manual for complete safety, assembly, operating, maintenance, repair, and service information.

Symbol Meaning

Safety Alert Symbol Indicates Danger, Warning, or Caution. Failure to read and follow the Danger, Warning, Safety, or Caution indicators could result in serious injury or death to the workers and/or bystanders.

Warnings and Cautions

Read all instructions before assembling, maintaining, or repairing the SST® Trailer TMA Manual Tilt Arrowboard Assembly.

Warning: Do not assemble, maintain, or repair the Arrowboard system until you have read this Manual thoroughly and completely understand it. Ensure that all Warnings, Cautions, and Important statements within the Manual are completely followed. Please call Energy Absorption Systems at (888) 323-6374 if you do not understand these instructions. Failure to follow this warning could result in serious injury or death.

Warning: Use only Energy Absorption Systems parts that are specified herein for assembling, maintaining, or repairing the Economy Arrowboard. Do not utilize or otherwise comingle parts from other systems even if the systems are other Energy Absorption Systems or Trinity Highway Products systems. Such configurations have not been tested, nor have they been accepted for use. Assembly, maintenance, or repairs using unspecified parts or accessories is strictly prohibited. Failure to follow this warning could result in serious injury or death in the event of a vehicle impact with an UNACCEPTED system.

Warning: Do NOT modify the Arrowboard system in any way. Failure to follow this warning could result in serious injury or death.

Warning: Ensure that the Arrowboard system and delineation used meet all federal, state, specifying agency, and local specifications. Failure to follow this warning could result in serious injury or death.

Warning: Ensure that your assembly meets all appropriate Manual on Uniform Traffic Control Devices (MUTCD) and local standards. Failure to follow this warning could result in serious injury or death.


Limitations and Warnings

The Arrowboard system is intended to be assembled and maintained in accordance with specific state and federal guidelines. The appropriate highway authority approved engineer should be careful to properly select, assemble, and maintain the product. This system is intended to be used as specified by the highway authority detailing its use.

Assembly Notes

The Manual contains important information about the SST® Trailer TMA Manual Tilt Arrowboard Assembly. Proper assembly and operation of the SST® Trailer TMA Manual Tilt Arrowboard Assembly is essential to achieve performance of the system under appropriate federal and state guidelines. Take the time to review this entire Manual thoroughly prior to assembling the Energy Absorption Systems SST® Trailer TMA Manual Tilt Arrowboard Assembly.


Component Overview

ITEM STOCK NO. DESCRIPTION QTY. 1 617295B WORM DRIVE ASSY,MAUNUAL TILT ARROW BOARD 1 2 607944W DRIVE GEAR,MANUAL TILT ARROW BOARD,PT 1 3 614664B STOP ASSY,MANUAL TILT ARROW BOARD 1 4 605355B BRACKET ASSY, ADJ, ARROW BOARD MOUNT,LEFT 1 5 605356B BRACKET ASSY, ADJ, ARROW BOARD MOUNT,RIGHT 1 6 115113W HANDLE,WORM, DRIVE,,MANUAL TILT,ARROWBOARD,PT 1 7 116321G PIN,SNAP,RND RETAINER,1/4X1 3/4,P 2


ITEM STOCK NO. DESCRIPTION QTY. 8 611291B MANUAL,INST,ARROWBRD,SST®,MANUAL TILT 1 9 113412G BOLT,CR,1/2X3,G5,G 1 10 116034G NUT,LOCK,1/2-13,P 2 11 118008G WASHER.FLAT,1/2X1 3/8,P 6 12 113414G BOLT,CR,1/2X4,P 1 13 113960B CABLE,LANYARD,1X16X8 2 14 116940B SCREW,PN,#8-32X1/4,TAPPING,S 2


SEE DETAILS A & B

Recommended Tools: Drill Motor

1/2” Drive Ratchet Center Punch

1/2” Drive Torque Wrench Hammer

1/2” Drive 21 mm, 9/16”, 3/4” Tape Measure

Same size Open-end/Box Wrenches Fork Lift

11 mm [7/16”] & 6 mm [1/4”] Drill Bits Lifting Straps

Note: The above list of tools is a general recommendation. Depending on specific site conditions and the complexity of the assembly specified by the appropriate highway authority, additional or fewer tools may be required. 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.

Assembly

Step 1a:

Attach Receivers and Universal Platform to TMA using 5/8 x 3 1/2 pins, 1/2" x 3 1/2" G5 bolts, 1/2" lock washers, and 1/2" hex nuts. The Receivers must be 1461 mm [57 1/2"] apart.

Figure 1

RECEIVER ASSY, R (PN 611004B

RECEIVER ASSY, L (PN 611003B)

1461 MM [57 1/2”]

Detail A – Receiver Spacing


PIN, 5/8X3 1/2, W/HANDLE PN 116248B

WASHER, LOCK, 1/2, P PN 118O83G

NUT, HX, 1/2, P PN 115941G


Step 1b:

Attach Jacks to the Receivers in the Active position when the SST® is not attached to the shadow vehicle (See Detail B & Detail C-Active Position). Lower the jacks to provide additional stability.

Attach Jacks to the Receivers in the Storage/travel position when the SST® is attached to the shadow vehicle (See Detail B & Detail C-Storage/travel Position).

Step 2:

Slide the Platform into the Receivers, adjust to desired height and secure with 1/2” x 4” G5 bolts, 1/2” lock washers and 1/2” hex nuts. Torque to 88 N-m [65 ft-lb].

RECEIVER ASSY,L PN 611003B

113484G

STORAGE/TRAVEL POSITION

SEE DETAIL 2A

RECEIVER ASSY,R PN 611004B



ACTIVE POSITION

JACK 610978B

SST® TMA 116248B

JACK 610978B

113484G

115914G118083G

UNIVERSAL PLATFORM, PN 615556B

115941G113484G

118083G

Detail B Detail C

Figure 2 – Universal Platform Attachment Detail 2A


Step 3

Drill 11 mm [0.44 in] dia. holes, 6 places into Arrowboard as shown. It is highly recommended to drill pilot holes first (See Figure 3).

Figure 3

Detail 3A Detail 3B

SEE DETAIL 3A SEE DETAIL 3B


Step 4

Assemble Mounting Brackets.

A. Slide the tongue into the groove.

B. Insert 1/2” carriage bolt through assembly as shown

3” CARRIAGE BOLT

A

A

B

B

Figure 4L – Left Adjustable Mounting Bracket Assembly No. 605355B (1 Required)

4” CARRIAGE BOLT

Figure 4R – Right Adjustable Mounting Bracket Assembly No. 605356B (1 Required)

BOLT,CR,1/2”X3”,P PN 113412G (1)

BOLT,CR,1/2”X4”,P PN 113414G (1)


Step 5

Attach Bracket Assemblies to Arrowboard using the 3/8" hardware. Torque to 25 ft-lb.

WASHER, LOCK, 3/8”, P PN 118093G (12)

Figure 5 – Mounting Bracket Assemblies

LEFT SIDE

RIGHT SIDE

SEE DETAIL 5A

SEE DETAIL 5B

WASHER, FLAT, 3/8”X1”, P PN 118037G (12)

BOLT, HX, 3/8”X1”, G5, P PN 113598G (12)

NUT, HX, 3/8, P PN 115963G (12)

3/8”X1” BOLT

3/8” LOCK WASHER

3/8”X1” BOLT 3/8” FLAT WASHER

LEFT BRACKET

RIGHT BRACKET

3/8” FLAT WASHER

3/8” NUT

3/8”X1” BOLT

3/8” FLAT WASHER

Detail 5A – Left Side Detail 5B – Right Side

3/8” LOCK WASHER

3/8” FLAT WASHER

3/8” NUT

3/8”X1” BOLT


Step 6

A. Assemble Left Support Bracket as shown in Detail 6A.

B. Assemble Drive Gear and Right Support Bracket to right side of Arrowboard as shown in Detail 6B.

C. Tighten lock nuts enough to remove free play but still allow free rotation.

(2) 1/2”X1 3/8” FLAT WASHERS

Detail 6A – Left Side Detail 6B – Right Side

1/2” LOCK NUT

LEFT SUPPORT BRACKET PN 615434B

SEE DETAIL 6A

RIGHT SUPPORT BRACKET PN 615435B

SEE DETAIL 6B

Figure 6

WASHER, FLAT, 1/2”X1 3/8”.P PN 118008G (6)

NUT.LOCK, 1/2”, P PN 116034G (2)

1/2”X1 3/8” FLAT WASHER

LEFT SUPPORT BRACKET

RIGHT SUPPORT BRACKET

(2) 1/2”X1 3/8” FLAT WASHERS

1/2” LOCK NUT

1/2”X1 3/8” FLAT WASHER

DRIVE GEAR PN 607944B


Step 7:

Assemble Stop Assembly and Worm Drive Gear

A. Assemble Vertical Hard Stop as shown in Detail 7A (See Step 9 for adjustment).

B. Assemble Worm Drive as illustrated in Detail 7B (See Step 9 for adjustment).

WASHER, FLAT, 3/8”X1”, P PN 118037G (6)

WASHER.LOCK, 3/8”, P PN 118093G (2)

BOLT, HX, 3/8”X1 1/2”, G5, P PN 113587G (4)

BOLT,HX,3/8”X1”,G5, P PN 113598G (2)

NUT.HX,3/8”, P PART NO. 113963G (6)

SEE DETAIL 7A

SEE DETAIL 7B WORM DRIVE ASSEMBLY PN 617295B

SEE STEP 9A

(VERTICAL) STOP ASSEMBLY PN 614664B

3/8” LOCK WASHER 3/8” NUT

3/8” FLAT WASHER

3/8” X 1” BOLT

3/8” X 1 1/2” BOLT

Detail 7A – Stop Assembly Detail 7B – Worm Drive Assembly

Figure 7


Step 8:

Assemble Arrowboard and Support Brackets to Universal Platform

A. Strap and lift the Arrowboard with a forklift (See Detail 8A).

B. Attach Support brackets to Universal Platform as shown in Detail 8B. Adjust Arrowboard from left to right on the Universal Platform to achieve proper positioning (See Detail 8C). Torque all 1/2” fasteners to 88 N-m [65 ft-lb].

Figure 8 – Arrowboard to Universal Platform Detail 8A – Lift Straps

UNIVERSAL PLATFORM MOUNTING ASSEMBLY

PN 611450B (ORDERED SEPARATELY)

ARROWBOARD


SUPPORT BRACKET 1/2” X 3 1/2” BOLT

BAR WASHER

UNIVERSAL PLATFORM

FLAT WASHER LOCK WASHER

NUT

WASHER, FLAT, 1/2”X1 3/8”, P PN 118008G (8)

NUT, HX,1/2”, P PN 115941G (8)

WASHER, LOCK, 1/2”, P PN 118083G (8)

BOLT, HX,1/2”X3 1/2”, G5, P PN 113475G (8)

Detail 8B – Support Bracket Assembly

Detail 8C- Left to Right Positioning


Step 9:

Adjust Stop Assemblies and Worm Drive Assembly.

A. Adjust Worm drive to achieve approximately 1/32” gap between gears. Tighten 3/8” fasteners to 25 ft-lb (See Figure 9).

B. Adjust Horizontal Hard Stop to achieve proper horizontal Arrowboard position (See Detail 9B).

C. Adjust Vertical Hard Stop to achieve proper vertical Arrowboard Position (See Detail 9A).

Warning: If Arrowboard flutters during transport, adjust Hard stops to create a downward slope (front lower than rear)

1/32” GAP

Figure 9 – Worm Drive Assembly

Detail 9B – Horizontal Hard Stop Detail 9A – Vertical Hard Stop

SEE STEP 8A

SEE STEP 8B


Step 10:

Operation:

A. To attach Crank Handle, angle as shown in Detail 10A

B. Turn Crank Handle counterclockwise to rotate Arrowboard to horizontal position and clockwise to rotate to vertical position (See Detail 10B).

C. To achieve proper Arrowboard travel position, continue rotating until there is slight pressure against the hard stop (See Detail 10C).

D. Remove Crank Handle and store as shown in details 10D and 10E. Secure with Retainer Pins.

Detail 10B – Turn Crank Handle Detail 10A – Attach Crank Handle

CRANK HANDLE

COUNTER- CLOCKWISE CLOCKWISE


CRANK HANDLE

Detail 10C – Hard Stop

Detail 10D – Stowing Crank Handle Detail 10E – Stowing Crank Handle

RETAINER PIN PN 116321G

RETAINER PIN PN 116321G

CRANK HANDLE

HORIZONTAL POSITION HARD STOP

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2525 Stemmons Freeway

Dallas, Texas 75207

888-323-6374 (USA only)

214-589-8140 (International)

www.energyabsorption.com

www.highwayguardrail.com

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