RSSI RSS-4000 Series User manual

FEBRUARY 5, 2018
INSTALLATIONGUIDELINEHANDBOOK
RSS-4000SERIES
ELECTRICBOLLARDVEHICLEBARRIER
RSSI Barriers, LLC
6530 East Highway 22
Panama City, Florida 32404
850-871-9300/Fax [phone]
Web Site: www.rssi.com

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Table of Contents
1GENERAL.....................................................................................................................................................4
1.1 LIMITED WARRANTY ............................................................................................................................................................ 4
2INSTALLATION..........................................................................................................................................5
2.1 INTRODUCTION...................................................................................................................................................................... 5
2.2 SAFETY ................................................................................................................................................................................. 5
2.2.1 Safety Precautions............................................................................................................................................................ 5
2.3 MOBILIZATION...................................................................................................................................................................... 5
Figure 2-1, RSS-4000.................................................................................................................................................................... 5
Table 2-1 –RSS-4000 SeriesDimension Chart............................................................................................................................. 6
Figure 2-2, RSS-4000.................................................................................................................................................................... 6
2.4 INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS.INSTALLING THE RSS-4000IS A SIMPLE 5-STEP PROCESS..................................................... 6
2.4.1 STEP ONE -EXCAVATE.......................................................................................................................................................... 6
Figure 2-3, Excavation.................................................................................................................................................................. 7
Table 2-2, Excavation Details....................................................................................................................................................... 7
2.4.2 STEP TWO –PLACE BARRIER................................................................................................................................................. 7
Figure 2-4, Barrier Placement...................................................................................................................................................... 7
2.4.3 STEP THREE –CONDUITCONNECTIONS................................................................................................................................. 7
Figure 2-5, Conduit Connections.................................................................................................................................................. 8
2.4.4 STEP FOUR –CONCRETE ........................................................................................................................................................ 8
Figure 2-6, Concrete..................................................................................................................................................................... 9
2.4.5 STEP FIVE –CONDUITAND TERMINATION OF CONTROLS.................................................................................................... 10
Figure 2-7, EPU Control Panel &Battery Back-up.................................................................................................................... 10
2.4.5.1INSTALLATION OF SHIELDED ETHERNETCABLE FROM BARRIER TO BARRIER CONTROL PANEL (BCP)................................ 12
Figure 2-8, Controls Conduit, Ethernet Run Into J-box. ............................................................................................................. 12
Figure 2-9, Ethernet Connection at EPU, Ethernet Wiring Diagram.......................................................................................... 12
Figure 2-10, EPU Ethernet Switch.............................................................................................................................................. 13
Figure 2-11, Ethernet Connection and Ground........................................................................................................................... 13
Figure 2-12, Servo Drive Box Inside Barrier.............................................................................................................................. 14
2.4.5.2INSTALLATION,TERMINATION,ANDTESTINGOF FIBER CABLE............................................................................................ 14
2.4.6 JOB DOCUMENTATION......................................................................................................................................................... 16
3COMMISSIONING....................................................................................................................................16
3.1 START-UP......................................................................................................................................................................... 16
3.2 TEST.................................................................................................................................................................................. 16
ATTACHMENT 1, START-UP/TURN-OVER PROCEDURES.................................................................18
ATTACHMENT 2, SAFETY LOOP SET-UP................................................................................................22
Figure 1, Safety Loop Detector ................................................................................................................................................... 22
Figure 2, Factory settings for loop detector................................................................................................................................ 22
ATTACHMENT 3, SERVO DRIVE SET-UP ................................................................................................23
Figure 9, Home Menu................................................................................................................................................................. 23
Figure 10, Main Menu................................................................................................................................................................ 23
Figure 11, Barrier Control Menu................................................................................................................................................ 24
ATTACHMENT 4, VEHICLE DETECTORLOOP INSTALLATION GUIDE......................................25
Figure 1 Figure 2 Figure 3.................................................................................................................................................. 25
Figure 4 Figure 5.................................................................................................................................................................. 25
Figure 6 Figure 7.................................................................................................................................................................. 26
Illustration 1................................................................................................................................................................................ 26
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ATTACHMENT 5, TRAFFIC LIGHT INSTALLATION...........................................................................28
Figure 1, Traffic Light PoleBase................................................................................................................................................ 28
FIGURE 2,TRAFFIC LIGHT CONFIGURATIONS –2 & 3 LIGHTS.........................................................28
ATTACHMENT 6, WATER-PROOF CONNECTORS...............................................................................29

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1GENERAL
This document describes the basic installation of the RSSI 4000 Series Electric Bollard Vehicle Barrier. It is
NOT all encompassing and is based on “typical”installations. Integrators/Contractors are highly encouraged
to review these guidelines and contact RSSI to clarify any issues or to answer questions prior to Mobilization.
RSSI is a barrier manufacturer; on questions related to civil issues specific to a particular jobsite,
Integrators/Contractors should refer to the Architectural Firm that designed the project or a licensed Civil
Engineer familiar with the local site conditions and requirements.
1.1 Limited Warranty
RSSI Barriers, LLC Warrants the RSS-4000 Series of Barriers (RSS-4002, RSS-4003) to be free of defects in
workmanship and materials for a period of 1 year for electrical and mechanical components –PARTS
ONLY. Warrantywill begin from the date of shipment from the factoryor if installed by RSSI Barriers LLC,
from the date ofinstallation unless otherwise agreed on.
RSSI Barriers, LLC reserves the right of final determination as to the existence and causes of any defect or
failure. Any part or parts found to be defective and that are returned to RSSI Barriers, LLC within the
warranty period, shall at our option be repaired or replaced free of charge F.O.B. the factory. Shipping costs
are the responsibilityof the Integrator, Contractor or the End User.
The warranty will not apply to the following circumstances that are beyond our control. Misuse, vandalism,
accident, neglect, unauthorized repairs or modifications, acts of God (lightning, floods, insect damage, etc...),
power surges, incorrect installation, or application.
The warranty set forth above is entirely exclusive and no other warranty whether written or oral, is expressed
or implied. RSSI Barriers, LLC specifically disclaims any and all implied warranties, merchantability or
fitness for a particular purpose. It is the purchaser’s sole and exclusive responsibility to determine whether or
not the equipment will be suitable for a particular purpose. In no event shall RSSI Barriers, LLC be held liable
for direct, indirect, incidental, special, consequential damages or loss of profits whether based on contract, tort,
or any other legal theory during the course of the warranty or at any time thereafter. The end user agrees to
assume all responsibility for all liability involving the use of this product, releasing RSSI Barriers, LLC of all
liability.
All RSSI barriers require minimal maintenance; however, there are some tasks that need to be performed after
the barrier is installed to insure compliance with the warranty provided. When the RSSI barrier is installed
and not accepted by the end user until a later date, the maintenance tasks located in the Quarterly Preventative
Maintenance Checklist (provided with the Operator Manual for each job) must be accomplished until
acceptance by the end user. Likewise, after acceptance the end user is required to conduct these quarterly
preventive maintenance tasks to ensure the warrantyis valid.
IN ORDER TO USE THE VEHICLE BARRIER, YOU MUST UNDERSTAND AND BE IN FULL
UNCONDITIONAL AGREEMENT WITH ALL STIPULATIONS OUTLINED ABOVE. IF YOU ARE
NOT IN FULL AGREEMENT, DO NOT PUT UNIT INTO OPERATION. PLACING THE VEHICLE
BARRIER INTO OPERATION WILL BE CONFIRMATION THAT YOU ARE IN FULL
UNCONDITIONAL AGREEMENT WITH ALL OF THE ABOVE.

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2INSTALLATION
2.1 Introduction
This section provides basic information on the installation of the RSS-4000 Electric Bollard System and is
designed to assist system integrators and subcontractors.
2.2 Safety
Highlights an essential installation or maintenance procedure, practice, condition, statement, etc. which if not
strictly observed, could result in injury to, or death of, personnel or long term health hazards.
Highlights an essential installation or maintenance procedure or statement, which, if not strictly observed,
could result in damage to the system, equipment or injury.
Highlightsan essential installation or maintenance procedure, condition, orstatement.
2.2.1 SafetyPrecautions
The following minimum safety precautions should be observed while performing procedures in this
document. Refer to locallyprescribed safety requirements of the end user and/or the State you are in.
•Dangerous voltages are present at system connections. Ensure power is OFF prior to connecting or
disconnecting cables.
•Do not wear metal frame glasses, rings, watches, or other metal jewelry while working on electronic
equipment during the installation process.
2.3 Mobilization
•The RSS-4000 Series Electric Bollard Vehicle Barrier consists of a steel vault and Insert Assembly
that is hot dip galvanized with an anti-skid top surface with 1 foot x 1 foot removable bollard inserts.
Figure2-1,RSS-4000

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•The Bollard Assembly Height is 36 inches at deployment. All barriers are shipped fully
operational, self-contained for easy installation. The weight of the barrier depends upon the unit
purchased. (See Table 2-1)
Description
Dimensions(W x L x H)
Weight
RSS-4002 - 2 Post
36.5” x 84”x 61.5”
6,720 lbs
RSS-4003 - 3 Post
36.5”x 126” x 61.5”
8,260 lbs
Table2-1–RSS-4000SeriesDimensionChart
•Before you begin, you will need the following available on site prior to installation:
•Equipment for excavation, soil compaction, removal and disposal of spoils
•Street Saw or other like equipment for demolition.
•Concrete placing and finishing tools
•3000 PSI (minimum) Mix Concrete (see Figure 2-6)
•Equipment capable of lifting and setting the RSS-4000 in place
•Email us at [e-mail] for the most up-to-date drawings and specifications.
Figure2-2,RSS-4000
2.4 InstallationInstructions. InstallingtheRSS-4000isasimple5-stepprocess.
2.4.1 StepOne-Excavate
•The first step is to excavate the existing roadway to a dimension of the appropriate barrier size. (See
Table 2-2)

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Figure2-3,Excavation
Barrier Size
Excavate Area
(W x L x H)
Rebar Type #5
Concrete
(3000 PSI min.)
RSS-4002-2 Post
84” x 108” x 62”
Not Required,
fabricated into
barrier
Approx 8.5 yards
RSS-4003-3 Post
84” x 150”x 62”
Not Required,
fabricated into
barrier
Approx. 9 yards
Table2-2,ExcavationDetails
Ensure barrier placement according to the approved site plan to ensure road crown, underground utilities,
associated passive knee walls or static bollards are taken into account.
2.4.2 StepTwo–PlaceBarrier
Once the soil is compacted (to local standard), place the RSS-4000 Vault with Insert Assembly into the pit
leaving a 1 foot area for concrete on each end and 2 foot area to the front and rear. The barrier is typically
installed ½ inch above grade to allow water to flow around the barrier. Local conditions may dictate
installing the barrier flush to the existing roadway.
Figure2-4,BarrierPlacement
2.4.3 StepThree–ConduitConnections
•RSS-4000 barriers are self-contained shipped from the factory ready to install. Connect the
appropriate PVC conduit to the power (1”), control (1”) and sump pump (1½”) PVC sleeves in the
metal stub outs located on the front and side of the barrier. If the job site requires rigid conduits, the
PVC sleeve in the stub outs will have to be replaced.

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Figure2-5, ConduitConnections
RSSI requires at least one of the 5” gravity drains be installed (4” PVC) to each barrier. Additionally, the
Sump Pump discharge (1” PVC) should be “SEPARATE”fromthe Gravity Drain.
2.4.4 StepFour–Concrete
ENSURE ALL OPENINGS (SMALL HOLES ARE CUT IN BARRIER VAULT TO
ACCOMMODATE THE HOT DIP GALVANIZE PROCESS)ARE COVERED BEFORE
CONCRETE IS POURED. FAILURE TO DO SO WILL RESULT IN EQUIPMENT
MALFUNCTION.
•Pour the concrete (3,000psi minimum) around the RSS-4000 unit. Be careful not to damage the
electrical or drainage conduit. Vibrating to remove air pockets and a light broom finish is
recommended. (See Figure 2-6 below) Allow sufficient time for concrete to harden before driving
over barrier.
Conduit Stub Outs:
- Controls (1“ Conduit)
- Power (1“ Conduit)
Gravity Drain –one on each side
- 5” hole for 4”Conduit
- Mandatory to hook-up at least
one
Pump Stub Out:
- Sump Pump (1-1/2“ PVC)

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Figure2-6,Concrete

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When barriers are aligned beside each other and a monolithic pour is used for two or more barriers, vibrate
the concrete into the excavation to ensure adequate displacement of concrete. Place barriers in accordance
with Installation Drawings.
2.4.5 StepFive–ConduitandTerminationofControls
•Some locations will have existing conduit, others you will have to trench and install/run new conduit.
Based on the layout and distance from the barriers to the BarrierControl Panel (BCP), a handhold or J-
Box may be installed. After conduit has been installed, move onto the controls. Barrier Control Panels
arrive complete from the factory. All control and power wiring(providedbyIntegrator/Contractor) from
the barrier, BCP and operator controls are labeled to coordinate with a termination strip in the control
box. Operator Controls are custom made to adapt to each location. Typically, Panels are placed on an
equipment pad within 50-100 feet from the barriers. (See Figure 2-7).
Figure2-7,EPUControlPanel &BatteryBack-up
Electrical Power Wiring should be sized by a Master Electrician or EE per N.E.C. Code based on distance
from EPU/BBS to barriers. Ground Rod should be installed adjacent to the Control Panel per N.E.C. code.
RSSI requires the use of Shielded Ethernet Cable to terminate between the barriers and the EPU.
Additionally, RSSI requires the use of specific waterproof connectors for terminating connections in the
barrier junction boxes (See Attachment 3 for cut sheets). Contact RSSI before terminating with any other
connectors.