DoorKing 1610 User manual

1610 traffic control spikes - installation guide

1610 Traffic Control Spikes
Installation Guide
DKS DoorKing, Inc.
120 Glasgow, Avenue
Inglewood, Ca. 90301
310.645.0023
310.641.1586 fax
[email protected]
www.doorking.com
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publication number
1610-065-E-03-06
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general information
safety instructions .....................................................04
specifications ................................................................. 05
flush spike installation
flush spikes .................................................................... 06
flush spike operation
retract spring loaded spikes........................................... 09
retract weight loaded spikes .......................................... 10
surface spike installation
surface spikes................................................................ 11
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general information / safety instructions
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SAFETY FIRST
It is extremely important that traffic spikes are installed in an area that is illuminated and clearly
marked with warning signs (see model 1615).
Additional lighting, signage and pavement markings can be used to increase awareness for potential
danger and to separate pedestrians from vehicular traffic.
Traffic must be slowed to a cautious speed prior to crossing the traffic spikes to avoid accidents and
excessive wear and tear on hardware. Speed-bumps may be installed where additional speed control is
desired, which also serves to prolong the life of the traffic spikes.
Traffic spikes must always be installed at a 90° angle, never installed in blind spots, corners, curves,
(enough straight-away must be available to allow vehicles that have just completed a turn to straighten out
and approach the spike system perpendicular to the spikes).
Traffic spikes must be installed on a flat-leveled concrete surface avoiding bumps or dips including uphill
or downhill slopes minimizing the possibility of water draining into the spike assembly. Asphalt, brick, dirt,
gravel or worn out concrete are not appropriate installation surfaces. If traffic spikes are needed in an
area that has an inappropriate road surface, a leveled concrete pad must be laid out covering the entire
spike area.
Regular inspection and removal of dirt, debris, gravel, and rock is required in order to keep traffic spikes
functioning properly. Neglecting to regularly clean dirt and debris from inside traffic spikes is the number
one cause of excessive spring breakage and traffic spike malfunction.
Traffic spikes are not intended for use on high stress facilities such as hospitals, emergency rooms or
busy roadways where vehicular traffic is traveling at full speed. Traffic spikes should only be used in a
parking situation or other areas where traffic can be slowed to a maximum of 5 miles before crossing the
traffic spikes.
Failure to follow these guidelines may result in bodily injury, vehicle damage and extreme wear
and tear on hardware.
YES
NO
Spikes installed
too close to curve
will puncture
vehicle tires.

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general information / specifications 1
Flush Mount Spikes System
3-ft Surface Mount Spikes and End Caps
Spring Loaded
Flush Mount Spikes System
Weight Loaded
3-ft Surface Mount Section, use with 1610-084
to Extend Spike System

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flush spike installation / flush spikes
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1Place the Spike assembly on top the of concrete
blocks and measure the overall height and width.
12”
8.5”
72”
6“
OVERALLCONCRETE
BLOCKWIDTH
OVERALL
HEIGHT
CONCRETE
BLOCK
2Dig a trench using to the overall height and
concrete block width (see dimensions above).
Concrete blocks will
elevate the Spike
System above the
base of the trench allowing
proper drainage and avoid
corrosion.
TRENCH
Set the concrete blocks in the trench and space
evenly, all blocks should be leveled evenly.
CONCRETE
BLOCKS
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GRAVEL
2
flush spike installation / flush spikes
Load gravel inside the trench up to the concrete
block surface.
4
Position the Spike system on the concrete blocks.
CONCRETE SECURES
SPIKES IN PLACE
CONCRETE BLOCK & GRAVEL
CONCRETE
SOIL
SPIKES FLUSH
WITH ROADWAY
The gravel will
help the drainage
process and avoid
soil run-off.
PLACE SPIKES ON
CONCRETE BLOCKS
5a
Pour concrete around
the Spike system.
5b
Confirm spike system
lays flush with the
roadway before pouring
concrete.

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Check the Spike system; make sure no debris or gravel is interfering
with the up and down spike operation.
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TRAFFIC
DIRECTION
2
1615 Warning Sign with Spike Illumintion
1610 Speed Bump
ADDITIONAL SAFETY ACCESSORIES FROM
DKS, DOORKING, INC.
(recommended when
using a spike set)
(is recommended to keep
traffic at a safe speed)
flush spike installation / flush spikes

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flush spike operation / retract spring loaded spikes

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3flush spike operation / retract weight loaded spikes
To lower or raise the weight loaded spikes, slide the bars through the small slots and lock on to the spike rod.
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Spikes must be anchored to a
concrete surface. If you do not have
a concrete surface (see Safety First on
page 4), you will need to create a concrete
base before installing the surface spikes
(refer to illustration for suggested minimum
dimensions for concrete base).
surface spike installation / surface spikes
Surface spikes are shipped partially assembled for quick and easy installation.
48”
6”
MINIMUM
DEPTH
CONCRETE
BASE
6”
6”
72”
31”
12”
2a Fasten the ramp plates on to
the spike tunnels using the
provided bolts.
2b Complete the installation by anchoring
the lower portion of the ramp plates
to the concrete surface.
Anchors are not included
with spike kit, installer
will supply and install
accordingly.
Position the spike tunnel into
place and anchor down to the
concrete surface.
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4surface spike installation / surface spikes
TRAFFIC
DIRECTION
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1610 Speed Bump
ADDITIONAL SAFETY ACCESSORIES FROM
DKS, DOORKING, INC.
1615 Warning Sign with Spike Illumintion
(recommended when using a spike set)
(recommended to keep traffic at a safe speed)
Position the end caps into place and
anchor them to the concrete surface.
3
Check the spike system; make sure nothing
interferes when in motion.

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surface spike operation / retract spikes
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