Installation Instructions Patent Pending DO432
M30 PLAN SITE DESIGN Minimum Clearance for accessibility: 2 feet (61 cm) 1 Read & Plan Read and follow the Important Safety Information provided in the Programming and Operations Manual prior to installing the StrongArm M30™ Crash Rated Fortified Barrier Arm. Review these installation instructions and make sure to conform to site specifications and all local and federal regulations and codes. ad Measure the clear opening. Use the templates provided to align conduit and determine placement of the posts.
M30 ASSEMBLE & ALIGN & MARK Roadway C/L Template Layout: 6 x 6 x 2 foot and 4 x 4 x 4 foot 24¼" (62 cm) 1 16" (41 cm) Use 2 x 6 (5.1 x 15.2 cm) board for alignment purposes. Cut the board 2ft (61cm) longer than Clear Opening. C/L NOTE: If standard lumber lengths are exceeded, two straight pieces may be screwed together to reach the desired length. C/L 36" (91 cm) Use Templates To set the Pivot and Catch Posts in their respective locations, use the anchor cage templates provided.
M30 INSTALL FOUNDATION 1 To make sure the stability of the StrongArm M30™ Crash Rated Fortified Barrier Arm, the foundation must be constructed in accordance with the following guidelines: • Excavate a hole for the foundation to house the rebar mats and anchor bolt assemblies. Soil compression under and around the foundation shall be compacted to a soil density of 95% of standard proctor (ASTM-698). • Add gravel where necessary to ensure a solid soil base.
M30 INSTALL POSTS & GROUND M30 Arm Saddle 1 When the concrete has sufficiently hardened, remove the templates. 2 (Restraining strap - not shown) Pivot Post Place the Pivot and Catch posts over their respective conduit and anchor bolt assemblies. NOTE: Make sure to install the StrongArm M30 Crash Barrier Arm on a level surface. Both pivot and catch posts must be plumb, level and on grade with the roadway surface. Slope drainage ¼-inch per foot within 2 feet of the operator.
M30 ASSEMBLE BARRIER ARMS Overhead View Lower Catch Pin Lower Arm 1 Mount the Lower Pivot Assembly (comprised of the lower arm and bearings) into the Pivot Post enclosure and secure the bearings to the Lower Pivot Mount with the four buttonhead screws. Lower Catch Pin CAUTION Lower Pivot Assembly Restraining strap not shown Pivot Post Bearings Prevent potential injury! Remove the Lower Catch Pin BEFORE installing the Lower Arm.
INSTALL M30 ARM 1 Front View Loosen and remove the ten top clamp fasteners from the M30 Arm Saddle and set the top clamp and nine fasteners aside. Top clamp 3 The M30 Arm is very heavy. Use proper lifting techniques and obtain assistance to install the M30 Arm. Rest the M30 Arm on the Catch Post’s bumper to support its weight while you and your assistants feed the restraining strap through the M30 Arm.
M30 LINK ARMS & INSTALL LIGHT Open Traffic Light access panels Rubber bushings A Upper Pivot Pin Wire (Tape the ends of the wire to feed through the pipe and elbow.) Lock nut and bronze toothed washer Pipe Taped end Rear View 2 1 Bearing screws (4x) Torque to 150 ft∙lb. (203 N∙m) Replace the Top Clamp and ten fasteners. Tighten securely to 75 ft∙lbs (102 N∙m). 3 B Assemble the Arm Linkage as shown in the illustration. Tighten the fasteners securely using two box end wrenches.
M30 COMPLETE THE INSTALLATION DANGER Turn OFF AC power at the source (circuit breaker panel) before accessing the wires in the StrongArm M30 junction box. Follow facility Lock Out/Tag Out procedures. Make sure all power switches are in the OFF position. Follow all electrical code standards and regulations. 1 3 Install entrapment shield: Remove the six hex head screws and fender washers from the Catch posts and use them to secure the Entrapment Shield as shown. Tighten all six screws using a 7/32 hex key.
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