Trinity Highway QuadGuard Elite M10 User manual

QuadGuard
®
is a registered trademark of Energy Absorption Systems, Inc. Part No. 620076
© 2021 Trinity Highway Products, LLC
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QuadGuard® Elite M10 [24”]
The QuadGuard
®
Elite M10 has been tested pursuant to AASHTO MASH specifications. This system
has been deemed eligible for Federal-aid reimbursement on the NHS by the FHWA.
Product Description
Assembly Manual
15601 Dallas Parkway
Suite 525
Addison, Texas 75001
Warning: The local highway authority, distributors, owners, contractors,
lessors, and lessees are RESPONSIBLE for the assembly, maintenance, and
repair of the QuadGuard
®
Elite M10. Failure to fulfill these
RESPONSIBILITIES with respect to the assembly, maintenance, and repair
of the QuadGuard
®
Elite M10 could result in serious injury or death.
Important: These instructions are for standard assembly specified by the
appropriate highway authority. In the event the specified system assembly,
maintenance, or repair would require a deviation from standard assembly
parameters, contact a Trinity Highway representative. This system has been
deemed eligible by the FHWA for use on the NHS under strict criteria utilized by
that agency.
This manual must be available to the worker overseeing and/or assembling the product at
all times. For additional copies, contact Trinity Highway directly at [phone] or visit
TrinityHighway.com.
The instructions contained in this manual supersede all previous information and manuals. The
information, illustrations, and specifications in this manual are based on the latest QuadGuard
®
Elite M10 system information available to Trinity Highway at the time of printing. We reserve the
right to make changes at any time. Please contact Trinity Highway to confirm that you are referring
to the most current instructions.

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Table of Contents
Customer Service Contacts .......................................................................................................... 3
Abbreviations ................................................................................................................................ 3
Important Introductory Notes ........................................................................................................ 3
Safety Symbols ............................................................................................................................. 4
Safety Rules for Assembly............................................................................................................ 4
Limitations and Warnings.............................................................................................................. 5
System Overview .......................................................................................................................... 6
Inspect Shipping...................................................................................................................... 6
System Assemblies................................................................................................................. 7
Select Transition ................................................................................................................... 15
Recommend Tools...................................................................................................................... 16
Site Preparation/Foundation ....................................................................................................... 18
Foundation/Anchoring................................................................................................................. 19
Trinity Highway Approved Adhesive Anchoring System ............................................................. 20
Vertical Anchors.................................................................................................................... 20
Anchor Assembly Cautions for Steel Rebar.......................................................................... 21
Horizontal Anchors................................................................................................................ 22
Measuring the Width ............................................................................................................. 25
Assembly Procedures ................................................................................................................. 26
Tension Strut Backup............................................................................................................ 26
Pre-Assembled System Installation Instructions......................................................................... 40
QuadGuard®Elite M10 Final Inspection Checklist...................................................................... 41
Maintenance and Repair............................................................................................................. 42
Visual Drive-By Inspection .................................................................................................... 42
Walk-Up Inspection............................................................................................................... 42
Post-Impact Instructions........................................................................................................ 44
Parts Ordering Procedure ..................................................................................................... 47
Maintenance Flow Chart ....................................................................................................... 47
Drawings ..................................................................................................................................... 48
QuadGuard®Elite M10 QGEMTSCVR-U .......................................................................... 48
TS Concrete Pad618686 ................................................................................................... 49
TS Concrete Pad 8” w/Rebar618686 ................................................................................ 50
TS Concrete Pad 8” wo/Rebar618686 .............................................................................. 51
4” Offset Safety Shape TransitionQGEMTSCVR-T4LR .................................................... 52
6” Offset Single Slope TransitionQGEMTSCVR-T6LR...................................................... 53
Thrie-Beam TransitionQGEMTSCVR-TTLR..................................................................... 54
End Shoe TransitionQGEMTSCVR-ESLR ....................................................................... 55
Extended End Shoe TransitionQGEMTSCVR-SPE ......................................................... 56
31” W-Beam TransitionQGEMTSCVR-TWLR ................................................................... 57

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Customer Service Contacts
Trinity Highway is committed to the highest level of customer service. Feedback regarding the
QuadGuard
®
Elite M10 system, its assembly procedures, supporting documentation, and
performance is always welcome. Additional information can be obtained from the contact
information below:
Trinity Highway
Telephone [phone] (USA)
[phone] (International)
Contact Link TrinityHighway.com/Contact
Abbreviations
AASHTO American Association of State Highway and Transportation Officials
FHWA Federal Highway Administration
MASH Manual for Assessing Safety Hardware
MUTCD
Manual on Uniform Traffic Control Devices
NHS National Highway System
Important Introductory Notes
The performance of the QuadGuard
®
Elite M10 as designed, and approved for reimbursement by
the FHWA pursuant to its MASH standard, is dependent upon the proper assembly, deployment
and future maintenance of the system. These instructions should be read in their entirety and
understood before assembling the QuadGuard
®
Elite M10. These instructions are to be used in
conjunction with the assembly of QuadGuard
®
Elite M10 system and are for standard assemblies
only as specified by the applicable highway authority. If you need additional information, or have
questions about the QuadGuard
®
Elite M10, please contact the highway authority that has
planned and specified this assembly and, if needed, contact Trinity Highway Customer Service.
This product must be assembled in the location specified by the appropriate highway authority. If
there are deviations, alterations, or departures from the assembly protocol specified in this
manual, the device may not perform as tested.
Important: DO NOT use any component part that has not been specifically
approved for this system during the assembly or repair of this system.
This product has been specified for use by the appropriate highway authority and has been
provided to that user who has unique knowledge of how this system is to be assembled. No
person should be permitted to assist in the assembly, maintenance, or repair of this system that
does not possess the unique knowledge described herein. These instructions are intended for
an individual qualified to both read and accurately interpret them as written. These instructions
are intended only for an individual experienced and skilled in the assembly of highway products
that are specified and selected by the highway authority.
A Manufacturer’s Drawing Package will be supplied by Trinity Highway upon request. Each
system will be supplied with a specific drawing package unique to that system. Such drawings
take precedence over information in this manual and shall be studied thoroughly by a qualified
individual who is skilled in interpreting them before the start of any product assembly.

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Safety Symbols
This section describes the safety symbols that appear in this QuadGuard
®
Elite M10 manual.
Read the manual for complete safety and assembly information.
Symbol Meaning
Safety Alert Symbol: Indicates Important, Caution, Warning, or Danger. Failure
to read and follow the Important, Caution, Warning, or Danger indicators could
result in serious injury or death to workers and/or bystanders.
Warning: Read safety instructions thoroughly and follow the assembly directions
and suggested safe practices before assembling, maintaining, or repairing the
QuadGuard
®
Elite M10. It is the responsibility of the installer to follow the
instructions contained in this manual. Failure to comply with these warnings could
result in increased risk of serious injury of death in the event of a vehicle impact.
Important: Please keep up-to-date instructions for later use and reference by
anyone involved in the assembly of the product.
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 QuadGuard
®
Elite M10. Additional
copies of this manual are available from Trinity Highway by calling [phone] or at
TrinityHighway.com/Contact. Please contact Trinity Highway if you have any questions
concerning the information in this manual or about the QuadGuard
®
Elite M10.
It is the responsibility of the installer to use appropriate safety precautions when operating power
equipment, mixing chemicals, and when moving heavy equipment or QuadGuard
®
Elite M10
components. Safety articles including but not necessarily limited to work gloves, eye protection,
safety-toe shoes, and back protection should be used.
Warning: It is the responsibility of the installer to use all safety measures
incorporating appropriate traffic control devices specified by the highway authority.
These measures must be used to protect all personnel while at the assembly,
maintenance, or repair site.
Warning: Failure to comply with these warnings could result in increased risk of
serious injury or death in the event of a vehicle impact with a system that has not
been accepted by the FHWA.
Warning: Use only Trinity Highway parts on the QuadGuard
®
Elite M10 for
assembly, maintenance, or repair. The use of component parts not specified herein
is strictly prohibited. The QuadGuard
®
Elite M10 assembled with Trinity Highway
Parts has been tested, approved, and accepted for state use by the FHWA. A
QuadGuard
®
Elite M10 Assembly using parts other than those specified herein has
not been tested, approved, or accepted for state use by the FHWA. Failure to follow
this warning could result in increased risk of serious injury or death in the event of
a vehicle impact.