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Limitations and Warnings
Energy Absorption Systems, in compliance with the National Cooperative Research Highway
Program 350 (NCHRP Report 350) “Recommended Procedures for the Safety Performance of
Highway Safety Features”, contracts with FHWA approved testing facilities to perform crash
tests, evaluation of tests, and submittal of results to the Federal Highway Administration for
review.
The REACT 350®Wide system has been approved by FHWA as meeting the requirements and
guidelines of NCHRP Report 350 TL-1, TL-2, and TL-3. These tests typically evaluate product
performance by closely simulating actual impacts involving a typical range of vehicles on our
roadways, from lightweight cars (approx. 820kg [1800 lb.]) to full size pickup trucks (approx.
2000 kg [4400 lb.]) as specified by the FHWA. A product can be certified for multiple Test
Levels. The REACT 350®Wide is certified to the Test Level(s) as shown below:
Test Level 1: 50 km/h [31 mph]
Test Level 2: 70 km/h [43 mph]
Test Level 3: 100 km/h [62 mph]
These FHWA directed tests are not intended to represent the performance of systems
when impacted by every vehicle type or every impact condition existing on the roadway.
This system is tested only to the test matrix criteria of NCHRP 350 as approved by
FHWA.
These tests are not intended to represent the performance of products when impacted by every
vehicle type or every impact condition.
Energy Absorption Systems does not represent nor warrant that the results of these controlled
tests show that vehicle impacts with the products in other conditions would necessarily avoid
injury to person(s) or property. Impacts that exceed criteria capabilities of the product may not
result in acceptable impact performance as outlined in NCHRP Report 350, relative to structural
adequacy, occupant risk, and vehicle trajectory. Energy Absorption Systems expressly
disclaims any warranty or liability for injury or damage to persons or property resulting from any
impact, collision, or harmful contact with products, other vehicles, or nearby hazards or objects
by any vehicle, object or person, whether or not the products were assembled by or under the
direction of Energy Absorption Systems or by third parties.
The REACT 350®Wide system is intended to be assembled, delineated, and maintained in
accordance with specific state and federal guidelines. It is important to select the most
appropriate product configuration for a site. The customer should be careful to properly select,
assemble, and maintain the product. Careful evaluation of the site geometry, vehicle population
type, speed, traffic direction, and visibility are some of the elements that require evaluation in
the proper selection of a safety appurtenance. For example, curbs could cause an untested
effect on an impacting vehicle.
After an impact occurs, the product should be restored to its original condition as soon as
possible. When a potentially reusable safety product is impacted, it is still necessary to restore
the product to its original length and inspect all the components as necessary.
