VALTIR QuadGuard M10 User manual

QuadGuard
®
is a registered trademark of Valtir,LLC. Part No. 625877
© 2020 Valtir, LLC
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QuadGuard®M10 [24"]
The QuadGuard
®
M10 has been tested pursuant to American Association of State Highway and
Transportation Officials (“AASHTO”) Manual for Assessing Safety Hardware (“MASH”)
specifications. The QuadGuard
®
M10 has been deemed eligible for federal-aid reimbursement on
the National Highway System by the Federal Highway Administration (“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
®
M10. Failure to fulfill these RESPONSIBILITIES
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 Valtir representative. This system has been deemed eligible
by the FHWA for use on the national highway system under strict criteria utilized
by that agency.
This manual must be available to workers overseeing and/or assembling the product at all
times. For additional copies, contact Valtir at [phone] or visit Valtir.com.
The information contained in this manual supersede all previous versions. The instructions,
illustrations, and specifications are based on the latest QuadGuard
®
M10 information available to
Valtir at publication. We reserve the right to make changes at any time. Please visit
Valtir.com/Product/QuadGuard M10 to confirm the latest revision.

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Table of Contents
Customer Service Contacts .......................................................................................................... 3
Important Introductory Notes ........................................................................................................ 3
Safety Symbols ............................................................................................................................. 4
Safety Rules for Assembly............................................................................................................ 4
Limitations and Warnings.............................................................................................................. 5
System Overview .......................................................................................................................... 6
Inspect Shipping...................................................................................................................... 6
System Components............................................................................................................... 7
Determine Transition Type......................................................Error! Bookmark not defined.
Recommended Tools.................................................................................................................. 12
Site Preparation/Foundation ....................................................................................................... 14
Foundation/Anchoring........................................................................................................... 15
Valtir Approved Adhesive Anchoring System .............................................................................16
Vertical Anchors.................................................................................................................... 16
Anchor Assembly Cautions ................................................................................................... 17
Horizontal Anchors................................................................................................................ 18
System Assembly ....................................................................................................................... 21
QuadGuard®M10 24” Final Inspection Checklist........................................................................ 34
Maintenance and Repair............................................................................................................. 35
Inspection Frequency............................................................................................................ 35
Visual Drive-By Inspection ....................................................................................................35
Walk-Up Inspection Checklist ...............................................................................................35
Post-Impact Instructions........................................................................................................ 36
Parts Ordering Procedure & Drawings........................................................................................ 38
Parts List(s) & Quantities ...................................................................................................... 38
QuadGuard®M10 w/ Tension Strut BackupQGMTSCVR-U............................................. 40
TS Concrete Pad618686 ................................................................................................... 41
TS Concrete Pad 8” w/Rebar618686 ................................................................................ 42
TS Concrete Pad 8” wo/Rebar618686 .............................................................................. 43
Tension Strut Backup 627448 ........................................................................................... 44
Monorail Assembly625637 ................................................................................................ 45
Diaphragm Assembly625650 ........................................................................................... 46
Shim Kit627518............................................................................................................... 47
Fender Panel Assembly608236 ........................................................................................ 48
Nose Assembly626814..................................................................................................... 49
31” W-Beam Guardrail TransitionQGMTSCVR-TWLR...................................................... 50
Thrie-Beam Guardrail TransitionQGMTSCVR-TTLR ....................................................... 51
Safety Shape Barrier TransitionQGMTSCVR-T4 ............................................................. 52
Single Slope TransitionQGMTSCVR-T6 ........................................................................... 53
Vertical Barrier TransitionQGMTSCVR-ES ...................................................................... 54
Vertical Barrier Transition, ExtendedQGMTSCVR-SPE................................................... 55

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Customer Service Contacts
Valtir is committed to the highest level of customer service. Feedback regarding the QuadGuard
®
M10, 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)
Contact Link Valtir.com/Contact
Important Introductory Notes
Proper assembly of the QuadGuard
®
M10 is critical to achieve tested performance that has been
evaluated and deemed eligible by the FHWA per AASHTO MASH criteria. These instructions
should be read and understood in their entirety before assembly. These instructions are for
standard assemblies and used in conjunction with the assembly of the QuadGuard
®
M10 as
specified by the applicable highway authority. If you need additional information, or have
questions about the QuadGuard
®
M10, please contact the highway authority that has planned
and specified this assembly and, if needed, contact Valtir. 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
specified herein for the QuadGuard
®
M10 during the assembly or repair of this
system (p. 7 – 10 / 38 - 39).
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 Valtir 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 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
®
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
®
M10. Additional copies
of this manual are available from Valtir by calling [phone] or by visiting
Valtir.com/Product/QuadGuard M10. Please contact Valtir if you have any questions concerning
the information in this manual or about the QuadGuard
®
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
®
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 Valtir parts on the QuadGuard
®
M10 for assembly,
maintenance, or repair. The use of component parts not specified herein is strictly
prohibited. The QuadGuard
®
M10 assembled with Valtir parts has been tested,
approved, and accepted for use by the FHWA. A QuadGuard
®
M10 using parts
other than those specified herein has not been tested, approved, or accepted for
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.

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Limitations and Warnings
Pursuant to MASH “Recommended Procedures for the Safety Performance of Highway Safety
Features”, Valtir contracts with FHWA approved testing facilities to perform and evaluate crash
tests to prepare a crash test results report. Valtir is then able to submit a Request for Federal Aid
Reimbursement of Safety Hardware Devices to the FHWA for review.
The QuadGuard®M10 has been deemed eligible by FHWA as meeting the requirements and
guidelines of MASH. These tests evaluate product performance defined by AASHTO involving
lightweight cars (approx. 2420 lb. [1100 kg]) and full size pickup trucks (approx. 5000 lb. [2270
kg]). A product can be certified for multiple Test Levels. The QuadGuard®M10 is certified to the
Test Level(s) as shown below:
Test Level 3: 62 mph [100 kph]
Test Level 2: 44 mph [70 kph]
These AASHTO 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 MASH as approved by FHWA.
Valtir 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
in consultation with Valtir or by third parties.
The QuadGuard®M10 is intended to be assembled, delineated, and maintained within specific
state and federal guidelines. It is important for the highway authority specifying the use of a
highway product to select the most appropriate product configuration for site specifications. The
customer should be careful to properly select, assemble, and maintain the product. Careful
evaluation of site layout, traffic speed/type, direction, and visibility are some of the elements that
require evaluation by the highway authority in the selection of a highway product. For example,
curbs could cause an untested effect on an impacting vehicle.
After an impact occurs, the debris from the impact should be removed from the area immediately
and the specified highway product should be evaluated and restored to its original specified
condition or replaced as the highway authority determines as soon as possible.
Warning: Do not assemble, maintain, or repair the QuadGuard®M10 until you
have read this manual thoroughly and completely understand it.
Warning: Ensure that all Danger, Warning, Caution, and Important statements
within this manual are completely followed. Failure to follow this warning could
result in serious injury or death in the event of a collision.

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System Overview
The QuadGuard®M10 is a re-directive, non-gating crash cushion for roadside features of
24” [610 mm] or greater in width with use of approved transitions. It consists of energy-absorbing
cartridges surrounded by a framework of Quad-Beam Fender Panels.
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 project engineer and/or 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.
The QuadGuard®M10 utilizes two types of cartridges in a “staged” configuration that are designed
and tested to address vehicles as defined by MASH for both lighter cars and heavier, high center-
of-gravity vehicles.
Impact Performance
The six (6) Bay QuadGuard®M10 has successfully passed the requirements stipulated in MASH
with both the light car and pickup trucks at speeds of up to 62 mph [100 kph] at redirection angles
up to 25 degrees.
The three (3) Bay QuadGuard®M10 has successfully passed the requirements stipulated in
MASH with both the light car and pickup trucks at speeds of up to 44 mph [70 kph] at redirection
angles up to 25 degrees.
During head-on impact testing, within MASH criteria, the QuadGuard®M10 has been shown to
telescope rearward to absorb the energy of impact. When impacted from the side, within the
applicable MASH criteria, it has been shown to redirect the vehicle back toward its original travel
path and away from the highway feature.
Warning: It is the sole responsibility of the project engineer and/or local highway
authority and its engineer to ensure that the QuadGuard®M10 and delineation
used meet all federal, state, specifying agency, and local specifications.
Warning: It is the sole responsibility of the project engineer and/or local highway
authority and its engineer to ensure that the QuadGuard®M10 meets all
appropriate Manual on Uniform Traffic Control Devices (“MUTCD”) and local
standards.
Inspect Shipping
Check the received parts against the shipping list supplied with the system before deploying the
QuadGuard®M10. Make sure all parts have been received (p. 38 - 39).
Important: The Manufacturer’s Drawing Package supplied with the QuadGuard®
M10 must be used with these instructions for proper assembly and should take
precedence over these general instructions.
Warning: Do NOT modify the QuadGuard®M10 in any way.

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System Components
Below is a list of system components that may be used in your particular QuadGuard
®
M10
configuration. Verify parts delivered and system details with the BOM (Bill of Materials) and
system drawings shipped with your system. Please call Valtir if you have any system questions
(p. 3).
Note: Components are not shown to scale.
Tension Strut Backup 24” Diaphragm 24” Panel, Fender, QG
626055 625647 611832
Panel, Side, QG Bracket, Cartridge Support End Cap, Monorail, QG, G
611898 605446 608136
Bracket, Cartridge Support
TS B/U
Locking Bar, Cartridge
Support
Pipe, 3/4” Sch 80X3
605447 611266 627537

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Monorail Guide Monorail, Two Bays, QG, G Monorail, Three Bays, QG, G
611368 611375 611379
Shim, 12GAX3 5/8X8 Bracket, Angle, 2X1, W/Holes Bracket, Pull-Out
614062 626817 605535
Bracket, Cart, Hold Down Bracket, Cart Support, Nose Washer, Bar, 1/4
626815 626816 626818
Nose, L, W/Logo Nose, R, W/Logo
611669 611680

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Bolt, Hex, 1/4X3/4, G5 Bolt, Hex,3/8X1,G5 Bolt, Hex, 5/8X3 1/2, G5
113518 113596 113660
Rail Bolt, 5/8X2 Bolt, Rail 5/8-11X5 Bolt, Hex, 3/4X2, G8
003400 004441 113555
A
nchor, 3/4X6 1/2, G5
A
nchor, 3/4X7, G5
A
nchor, 3/4X18, G5
117540 117542 116799
Nut, Hex, 1/4 Nut, Hex, 3/8 Rail Nut, Hex, 5/8
115946 115960 003340
Nut, Hex, 5/8 Nut, Heavy Hex, 3/4
003354 003704