VERDEGRO Blade Instruction Manual
US Pat. Pending No 15/043,232
MANUAL
For operation and maintenance
VERDEGRO Blade
READ BEFORE USE!
ONLY AUTHORIZED PERSONS ARE ALLOWED TO OPERATE THE MACHINE!
IMPROPER USE CAN CAUSE SERIOUS INJURIES!
All maintenance and repair should be done by the manufacturer or under
their supervision by an official distributor.
Each Blade should be delivered with original certificate to guarantee the
right performance.
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Index
1Data producer and specific machine: ............................................................................5
2Introduction:..................................................................................................................6
3Keep in mind:.................................................................................................................7
4Recognition and dimensions..........................................................................................8
4.1 Common used terms ..............................................................................................8
4.2 Official BLADE options ..........................................................................................15
4.3Photos of a Blade TMA and Arrow board bracket................................................16
4.4 Cushion details extended & retracted..................................................................18
4.5 Blade bracket and outer dimensions....................................................................20
4.6 Blade with optional frame for VMS- or arrow board sign:...................................21
4.7 Transport dimensions...........................................................................................22
4.8 Operational dimensions .......................................................................................23
4.9 Typical Blade after full impact:.............................................................................24
5Technical data..............................................................................................................25
5.1 Table with dimensions and values........................................................................25
5.2 Electrical cabinets.................................................................................................26
5.2.1 Main control cabinet: ...................................................................................26
5.2.2 Side Guards Junction boxes:.........................................................................28
5.1 Electric Data sheets ..............................................................................................30
5.1.1 Main Control cabinet:...................................................................................30
5.1.2 Junction box left hand side:..........................................................................31
5.1.3 Junction box right hand side:........................................................................32
5.2 Fuse board............................................................................................................33
5.3 Hydraulic Data Sheet ............................................................................................34
5.4 Warning signs on TMA..........................................................................................35
5.4.1 Location : At the back (impact hood) ...........................................................35
5.4.2 Location: On / Near the Guards each side of the TMA ................................36
6General specifications and instructions.......................................................................37
6.1 Be aware...............................................................................................................37
6.2 Description of system...........................................................................................38
6.3 Performance criteria.............................................................................................40
7Safety ...........................................................................................................................41
8Operation.....................................................................................................................43
8.1 How to use your BLADE........................................................................................43
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8.2 Cabin controller ....................................................................................................44
8.3 Speed limits with mounted Blade: .......................................................................45
8.3.1 Truck suspension type ..................................................................................45
8.3.2 Maximum speed table:.................................................................................45
8.4 Jockey wheels Operation (Optional) ....................................................................46
8.4.1 Location jockey wheels:................................................................................46
8.4.2 Main use jockey wheels:...............................................................................46
9Supporting vehicle adjustment....................................................................................47
9.1 Before TMA installation:.......................................................................................47
9.2 Specifications for truck mounting ........................................................................48
9.3 Center of Gravity ..................................................................................................49
9.3.1 Upwards:.......................................................................................................49
9.3.2 Extended.......................................................................................................50
10 Bracket dimension .......................................................................................................51
10.1 Levelling your BLADE ............................................................................................52
10.2 Arrow Board Frame to TMA: ................................................................................53
11 Post impact protocol....................................................................................................54
12 Inspection ....................................................................................................................55
12.1 Inspection table TMA installed to air suspension trucks......................................55
12.2 Inspection table TMA installed to spring suspension trucks................................56
12.3 Control position Crash Cushion ............................................................................57
12.4 Use of the machine in cold...................................................................................57
12.5 High voltage..........................................................................................................57
13 Maintenance................................................................................................................58
13.1 Checking hydraulic oil...........................................................................................58
13.2 Service schedule ...................................................................................................58
13.3 Maintenance details.............................................................................................59
13.4 Torque index Tension...........................................................................................59
14 General BLADE control points......................................................................................60
15 Repairs (by manufacturer or official distributor).........................................................62
15.1 Welding.................................................................................................................62
15.2 Other Repairs........................................................................................................62
16 Warranty......................................................................................................................63
17 Documents delivered with your BLADE.......................................................................64
17.1 BLADE TMA MASH certificate...............................................................................64
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17.2 Chassis registration sticker...................................................................................65
18 CE certification.............................................................................................................66
19 Example of a warranty request form...........................................................................67
20 Maintenance and repair history ..................................................................................68
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1Data producer and specific machine:
International company details:
BLADE B.V.
Munnikenheiweg 59
4879 NE Etten-Leur
The Netherlands
(T) +31(0)76-5017990
(F) +31(0)76-5019404
(W) www.verdegro.com
USA company details:
Verdegro USA LLC
Biscayne Blvd, Suite 505
Miami FL 33132
USA
+1 (786)-408-5709
+1 (786)-431-3097
(W) www.blade-tma.com
(E) [email protected]m
Machine number : _____________________
DLADE release date : _____________________
Company stamp:
Note: This document is only valid with an original producers company stamp.
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2Introduction:
Blade is a Truck Mounted Attenuator (TMA). This is an energy absorbing device attached
to the rear of a truck, also known as an attenuator Truck or Lorry mounted crash cushion
or utility vehicle.
A TMA is designed to provide a controlled stop of a vehicle impacting the rear of the truck.
TMA’s have been used since the mid- 1970's to reduce the severity of impacts between
errant motorists and slow moving or stopped shadow vehicles used to protect highway
maintenance workers.
The Manual for Assessing Safety Hardware (MASH) specifically addresses the performance
requirements of TMA’s. The recommended tests to evaluate TMA crash performance are
defined for different Test Levels. BLADE is tested according the highest test level TL-3 and
is conducted at 100 kph (62 mph).
The BLADE TMA is also full scale crash tested according the, for the United Kingdom
required, 110 kph test TD49/07.
This report presents the manual for the Verdegro BLADE (TMA), at the more demanding
MASH TL-3 test conditions.
US Patent Pending No 15/043,232.
The Verdegro Blade TMA has multiple available accessories that are full scale crash tested
according the MASH, knowing:
✓Arrow board bracket
✓Truck bracket
This arrow board bracket can be equipped with a Verdegro approved arrow board or VMS
sign.
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3Keep in mind:
The Blade TMA must be properly installed to a support truck. The truck including the TMA
should have a minimum weight of 16.010 lbs. (7.262 kg ) and a maximum weight of
22.120 lbs. (10.033 kg ) for the best performance results.
When operating a BLADE TMA always be aware of the support vehicle roll-ahead during or
after an impact. Always use more! and never less! distance then the maximum roll-ahead
occurred during the full scale crash testing which was 4420mm (100kph with 5000 lbs. test
vehicle).
Check the condition of the Blade daily before starting work based on the instructions. It is
strictly forbidden to use the Blade when it is damaged, not maintained or inspected.
The Blade is equipped with multiple safety applications check these daily, when in doubt
regards the performances contact your local distributor!
The Manufacturer reserves the right to change the machine construction, parts and
maintenance instructions without notice.
This manual is only for the Verdegro Blade TMA. Some drawings, Truck brand / type or
colors in this manual can be slightly different from the delivered model which should be
recognized as a typical Verdegro Blade TMA.
Contact Verdegro for more specifications if needed.
Attention! Before maintenance or checks, operate the TMA to a horizontal
down position and disconnected the power during this period of time!
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