1610-065-E-03-06
4 installation guide
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.
