VALTIR EURO-ET END TERMINAL User manual

PN 619489
REVISION D FEBRUARY 2023
EURO-ETTM
END TERMINAL
PRODUCT DESCRIPTION ASSEMBLY MANUAL

Part No. 619489
© Valtir, LLC
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EURO-ET™
Product Description
Assembly Manual
15601 Dallas Parkway
Suite 525
Addison, Texas 75001
Important: These instructions are tobe used only in conjunction with the
assembly, maintenance, and repair of the EURO-ET™ End Terminal system. These
instructions are for standard assemblies specified by the appropriate highway
authority only. In the event the specified system assembly, maintenance, or repair
would require a deviation from standard assembly parameters, contact the
appropriate highway authority engineer. This system has been tested to the
European Standard ENV 1317-4 for use on the roadway systems under strict
criteria utilized by that agency. Valtir, LLC representatives are available for
consultation if required.
This Manual must be available to workers overseeing and/or assembling the product at all
times. For additional copies, contact Valtir directly [phone].
The instructions contained in this Manual supersede all previous information and manuals. All
information, illustrations, and specifications in this Manual are based on the latest EURO-ET™
system information available to Valtir at the time of printing. We reserve the right to make changes at
any time. Please contact Valtir to confirm that you are referring to the most current instructions.

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Table of Contents
Customer Service Contacts...........................................................................................................3
Important Introductory Notes .........................................................................................................3
Safety Rules for Assembly ............................................................................................................4
Safety Symbols .............................................................................................................................5
Warnings and Cautions .................................................................................................................5
Limitations and Warnings ..............................................................................................................6
Know Your EURO-ET™ ................................................................................................................7
Inspect Shipment .......................................................................................................................7
How EURO-ET™ Works............................................................................................................7
Where to Use EURO-ET™ ........................................................................................................7
Why Specify EURO-ET™ ..........................................................................................................7
System Components..................................................................................................................8
Assembling the EURO-ET™ .......................................................................................................11
Materials ..................................................................................................................................11
Recommended Tools...............................................................................................................11
Site Preparation ....................................................................................................................... 12
Hinged Breakaway (HBA®) Posts ................................................................................................ 12
Deploying HBA®Bottom Posts................................................................................................. 12
Attaching HBA®Top Posts ....................................................................................................... 13
Attaching the Angle Strut.............................................................................................................15
Deploying C120 Posts.................................................................................................................15
Attaching U-Brackets and Rail Panels.........................................................................................16
Cable Anchor Assembly .............................................................................................................. 17
Attaching Guardrail Extruder Head..............................................................................................19
Attaching Tether Cable................................................................................................................20
Assembly Checklist .....................................................................................................................21
Maintenance and Repair .............................................................................................................22
Recommended Equipment for Repair Operation ..................................................................... 22
Maintenance ............................................................................................................................22
Repair ......................................................................................................................................22
EURO-ET™ Drawing. ..............................................................................................................23

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Customer Service Contacts
Valtir is committed to the highest level of customer service. Feedback regarding the EURO-ET™, its
assembly procedures, supporting documentation, and performance is always welcome. Additional
information can be obtained from the contact information below:
Valtir:
Telephone:
[phone] (USA)
[phone] (International)
Fax: [phone] (USA)
[phone] (International)
Website: www.Valtir.com
Important Introductory Notes
Proper assembly of the EURO-ET™ is critical to achieve tested performance that has been tested
and evaluated per ENV 1317-4. These instructions should be read in their entirety and understood
before assembling the EURO-ET™. Assembly of this system should only be performed by an
experienced worker familiar with highway products who has both the ability and experience to read
and understand these instructions. These instructions are to be used only in conjunction with the
assembly of the EURO-ET™ and are for standard assemblies only as specified by the appropriate
highway authority. If you need additional information, or have questions about the EURO-ET™,
please contact the highway authority that has planned and specified this assembly and, if needed,
contact Valtir Customer Service Department. This product must be assembled in the location
specified by the appropriate highway authority just as it was tested and/or approved. If there are
deviations, alterations, or departures from the assembly protocol specified in this Manual, the device
may not perform as it was tested and accepted. These instructions are intended for an individual who
is qualified to both read and accurately interpret them as written. They are intended for the individual
who is experienced and skilled in the assembly of highway products which are specified and selected
by the highway authority.
This Manual is intended to provide guidance for new assemblies of the EURO-ET™. It is critical
that the EURO-ET™ posts are placed in suitable ground/soil/foundations that will allow the
system to fully perform in accordance with the design specification. Should you have any
questions about this, please contact the appropriate highway authority that specified the
EURO-ET™ at this particular location for guidance. Valtir is available for consultation with
that authority.

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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 above.
Important: Read safety instructions thoroughly and follow the suggested safe
practices before assembling, maintaining, or repairing the EURO-ET™. Failure to
Follow this warning can result in serious injury or death to the worker and/or
bystanders. Please have these instructions available for use and reference by
anyone involved in the assembly of the product.
Warning: Ensure that all Danger, Warning, Caution, and Important statements
Within the EURO-ET™ Manual are followed completely. Failure to follow this
warning could result in serious injury or death in the event of a collision.
Safety Rules for Assembly
* Important Safety Instructions *
This Manual must be kept in a location where it is readily available to persons who assemble,
maintain, or repair the EURO-ET™. Additional copies of this Manual are available from Valtir by
calling [phone] or by visiting Valtir.com. Please contact
Valtir if you have any
questions concerning the information in this Manual or about the EURO-ET™.
Always use appropriate safety precautions when operating power equipment and when moving
heavy equipment or the EUR -ET™ components. Work gloves, safety goggles, safety-toe
shoes, and back protection should be used.

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Safety Symbols
This section describes safety symbols that may appear in the EURO-ET™ Manual. Read the
Manual for complete safety and assembly information.
Symbol Meaning
Safety Alert Symbol: Indicates Danger, Important, Warning, or Caution. Failure to
read and follow the Danger, Warning, Important, or Caution indicators could result in
serious injury or death to the workers and/or bystanders.
Warnings and Cautions
Read all instructions before assembling, maintaining, or repairing the EURO-ET™.
Danger: Failure to comply with these warnings could result in increased risk of
serious injury or death as a result of a vehicle impact with a system that is no longer
compliant with ENV 1317.
Warning: Do not assemble, maintain, or repair the EURO-ET™ until you haveread
this Manual thoroughly and completely understand it. Ensure that all Danger,
Warning, Caution, and Important statements within the Manual are completely
followed. Please call Valtir at [phone] if you do not understand these
instructions.
Warning: Ensure that the specifications. EURO-ET™ and delineation used meet
all local
Warning: Do NOT modify the EURO-ET™ in any way.
Warning: Ensure that your assembly meets all appropriate local specifications and
standards. If you have any questions during the assembly of a EURO-ET™ at a
particular system assembly site, contact the specifying highway authority
immediately.
Important: Valtir makes no recommendation whether use or reuse of any
part of the system is appropriate or acceptable following an impact. It is the
sole responsibility of the local highway authority and its engineers to make
that determination. It is critical that you inspect this product after assembly
is complete to make certain that the instructions provided in this Manual have
been strictly followed.

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Limitations and Warnings
The EURO-ET™ was tested to meet the requirements and guidelines of the P4 performance class
using the CEN criteria described in European Standard ENV 1317-4 (Terminals and Transitions).
The required tests are not intended to represent the performance of products when impacted by
every vehicle type or every impact condition.
Valtir expressly disclaims any warranty or liability for injury or damage to persons or property
resulting from any impact, collision or harmful contact with the EURO-ET™, other vehicles, or nearby
hazards or objects by any vehicle, object or person, whether or not the products were assembled in
consultation with Valtir or by third parties. Impacts that exceed the tested specifications of the product
may not result in acceptable crash performance as outlined in ENV 1317-4.
The highway authority engineer, or other specifying authority, should be careful to properly select,
assemble, and maintain the EURO-ET™. 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 conditions which differ
from those described in ENV 1317-4 and may result in different performance results than those
encountered in applicable crash testing.

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Know Your EURO-ET™
For specific assembly, maintenance, or repair details; refer to the specifying agency’s standard
drawing(s) and/or Valtir standard layout drawings. A reference system drawing can be found on page
23 of this Manual.
Inspect Shipment
Carefully uncrate all components. Before assembling the EURO-ET™, check the received parts
against the shipping list supplied with the system. Refer to the System Components section on pages
8-10 of this Manual for help in identifying each component. Verify that all parts received.
How EURO-ET™Works
When the EURO-ET™ is impacted end-on within ENV 1317-4 testing criteria, an impacting
vehicle has been shown to force the Extruder Head along the guardrail, bending the steel posts while
flattening and curving the guardrail away from the traffic as it brings the vehicle to a controlled
stop. The EURO-ET™ has also been shown to be a redirecting and gating terminal when it is
impacted according to those specific criteria.
Where to Use EURO-ET™
When minimal right-of-way or limited shoulder exists, or if limited budgets do not cover the cost of
added earth work requirements for flared terminals, EURO-ET™ is a choice for ENV 1317-4 guardrail
end treatments.
Why Specify EURO-ET™
Potentially reusable Guardrail Extruder Head and HBA Posts of the EURO-ET™ may reduce
repair
cost if hit, which allows reduced parts inventories. Other system features make EURO-
ET™ easy to assemble and repair.
Warning: Use only Valtir parts that are specified herein for the EURO-ET™ for
assembling, maintaining, or repairing the EURO-ET™. Do not utilize or otherwise
comingle parts from other systems even if those systems are other Valtir
systems. Such configurations
have not been tested, nor have they been
accepted for use. Assembly, maintenance, or repairs using unspecified parts or
accessories is strictly prohibited.
Warning: Safety measures incorporating appropriate traffic control devices
specified by the appropriate highway authority must be used to protect all
personnel while at the assembly, maintenance, or repair site.

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System Components
Below is the list of required system components and quantities.
Note: Components are not shown to scale.
4 m Anchor Guardrail
Cable Anchor Bracket
Guardrail Extruder Head
29G
x1
704A
x1
995A
x1
Cable Assembly 19 mm x
1980 mm
16 mm Flat Washer
16 mm Rail Nut
3000G
x1
3300G
x5
3340G
x29
16 mm x 32 mm Gu rdrail
Splice Bolt
16 mm x 50 mm Guardrail Post
Bolt
19 mm Flat Washer
3360G
x24
3400G
x5
3701G
x7
Important: DO NOT use any component part that has not been specifically crash
tested and/or approved for this system during the assembly or repair of this system.

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19 mm Hex Nut
19 mm x 64 mm Hex Bolt
19 mm x 76 mm Hex Bolt
3704G
x4
3717G
x3
3718G
x1
25 mm Flat Washer
25 mm Hex Nut
10 mm Flat Washer
3900G
x2
3910G
x2
4254G
x8
10 mm Fender Was er
10 mm Lock Washer
10 mm x 38 mm Hex Bolt, G5
4255G
x2
4258G
x8
4261G
x4
Tether Cable
Thimble
Cable Clip
105389G
x1
105038G
x2
3371G
x4