User Manual

Revision A (Dated 05/01/13) 1
Product Overview/Function
General description- The TrafFix Water-Wall™ is a plastic, water filled portable module that can
produce the desired energy attenuation characteristics to decelerate an impacting vehicle to meet
TL-1 for Longitudinal Barrier, TL-2 for Longitudinal Channelizing Device or TL-3 for Barricade
crashworthy requirements of Report NCHRP 350.
Advantages the TrafFix Water-Wall:
The TrafFix Water-Wall utilizes water dispersion upon impact that ruptures the plastic container and
disperses the contained water to prevent vehicle intrusion into the work zone.
-Features
Durable polyethylene plastic minimizes cracking and breaking
Molded through forklift holes eliminate bowing when filled with water
Double wall knuckle design minimizes breakage at hinge points
Hinge design allows for a 30-degree pivot between sections
Large 8" fill hole speeds filling process, includes twist-lock plastic cap
Tamper resistant, corner offset drain plug with coarse buttress thread - screws in or out in only 2 1/2
turns
Includes one steel connection pin that allows sections to be locked together
Forklift and pallet jack through holes and recesses for easy movement
Standard colors are orange or white — additional colors available upon request
Can use Optional "Drive By" Float Fill Cap for easy water level inspection from moving vehicle
Will accept the TrafFix Water-Wall Fence Panel, 45032-WWF, sold separately
-Linked units meet NCHRP-350 crashworthy test requirements for a TL-1 LONGITUDINAL
BARRIER
-Single units meet NCHRP-350 crashworthy test requirements for a TL-3 BARRICADE.
The TrafFix Water-Wall has been tested and passed all crash tests required by NCHRP Report 350
and meets all crashworthy acceptance criteria for use on the National Highway System. (Reference
FHWA Product Acceptance HSA-10/B130 and HSA-10/WZ-224)
Product Function
TrafFix Water-Wall sections are designed to link together to form a portable TL-1 longitudinal water
filled barrier that provides positive separation between moving vehicles and workers or pedestrians in
the protected zone.
Single TrafFix Water-Wall sections are designed to be used as a portable barricade in TL-1, TL-2, or
TL-3 applications.