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    Table of Contents Customer Service Contacts .......................................................................................................... 3 Important Introductory Notes ........................................................................................................ 3 Return Goods Policy ..................................................................................................................... 4 Recommended Safety Rules for Assembly .................................................................................. 4 Safety Symbols ............................................................................................................................. 4 Warnings and Cautions ................................................................................................................. 5 Limitations and Warnings .............................................................................................................. 7 Safety Instructions ........................................................................................................................ 8 Attachment Instructions .............................................................................................................. 14 Operation Instructions ................................................................................................................. 27 Maintenance ............................................................................................................................... 29 Repair Instructions ...................................................................................................................... 37 Troubleshooting Guide ................................................................................................................ 42 

    Test Equipment ....................................................................................................................... 42 Hydraulic Fluid ......................................................................................................................... 43 Pump Priming .......................................................................................................................... 44 Reservoirs ............................................................................................................................... 44 Filters ....................................................................................................................................... 45 Hydraulic Cylinders ................................................................................................................. 45 Electrical Problems .................................................................................................................. 46 

    Hydraulic Quick Troubleshooting Guide ..................................................................................... 49 Underride Assembly, Receiver, TMA ...................................................................................... 51 Pre-Assembly, Frame, 8292 .................................................................................................... 52 Pre-Assembly, Frame, 8292, EUG .......................................................................................... 54 Miscellaneous Hardware, 8292 ............................................................................................... 56 Hydraulic/Electrical Assembly, 8292 ....................................................................................... 57 Lighting Assembly, LED, 12V, 8292 ........................................................................................ 60 Lighting Assembly, Incandescent, 12V, 8292 ......................................................................... 63 Lighting Assembly, Incandescent, 24V, 8292 ......................................................................... 66 Rear Plate Assembly, w/Striping, 8292 ................................................................................... 69 

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    Customer Service Contacts Energy Absorption Systems (a Trinity Highway Products company) is committed to the highest level of customer service. Feedback regarding the SS90™HD TMA, its assembly procedures, supporting documentation, and performance is always welcome. Additional information can be obtained from contact information below: Energy Absorption Systems:

    Telephone: (888) 323-6374 (USA Only) (312) 467-6750 (USA or International)

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    Internet: Energy Absorption Systems Trinity Highway Products, LLC Trinity Industries, Inc.

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    Important Introductory Notes Proper assembly, deployment and future maintenance of the SS90™HD TMA are critical to achieve tested performance under accepted criteria. Take the time to review this Manual thoroughly before performing all necessary work. These instructions should be read in their entirety and understood before assembling the SS90™HD TMA. These instructions are to be used only in conjunction with the assembly of the SS90™HD TMA system and are for standard assemblies only as specified by the applicable highway authority.

    In the event your system assembly requires or involves deviation from standard parameters or, during the assembly process a question arises, please contact the appropriate highway authority that specified this system at this particular location for guidance. Energy Absorption Systems is available for consultation with that agency. 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.

    Do not attempt to assemble any TMA without the proper plans and specifications from the highway authority and instructional Manual from the manufacturer. If you need additional information, or have questions about the SS90™HD TMA, please contact the highway authority that has planned and specified this assembly. This product must be assembled by the appropriate highway authority just as it was tested. If there are deviations, alterations, or departures from the assembly protocol specified in this Manual, the device many not perform as it was tested and accepted.

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    Limitations and Warnings Energy Absorption Systems, in compliance with the National Cooperative Research Highway Program 350 (NCHRP Report 350) “Recommended Procedures for the Safety Performance of Highway Safety Features”, contracts with FHWA approved testing facilities to perform crash tests, evaluation of tests, and submittal of results to the Federal Highway Administration for review.

    The SS90™HD TMA system was tested to meet the impact criteria, requirements, and guidelines of NCHRP Report 350. These tests, specifically set forth by FHWA, evaluate product performance by simulating those impacts outlined by NCHRP Report 350 involving a typical range of vehicles on our roadways, from lightweight cars (approx. 820kg [1800 lb.]) to full size pickup trucks (approx. 2000 kg [4400 lb.]) as specified by the FHWA. A product can be certified for multiple Test Levels. The SS90™HD TMA is certified to the Test Level(s) as shown in Test Level III: 100 km/h [62.13 mph].

    Additionally, the SS90™HD TMA was tested to meet the impact criteria, requirements, and guidelines of TD 49. These tests are specifically set forth by The UK Highway Authority. The SS90™HD TMA is certified for various speed levels as shown in TL3.UK: 110 km/h [68 mph]

    These specified 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 NCHRP 350 as approved by FHWA or TD 49 as approved by The UK Highway Authority.

    Energy Absorption Systems does not represent nor warrant that the results of these controlled tests show that vehicle impacts with the products in other conditions would necessarily avoid injury to person(s) or property. Impacts that exceed the specifications of the system may not result in acceptable crash performance as outlined in NCHRP Report 350, relative to structural adequacy, occupant risk, and vehicle trajectory. Energy Absorption Systems expressly disclaims any warrant 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 installed by third parties.

    SS90™HD TMA system is intended to be assembled, delineated, and maintained in accordance with specific State and Federal guidelines. Energy Absorption Systems offers a reflective delineator panel for its TMA line of products. However, the material is only intended to supplement delineation required by the Department of Transportation’s “Manual on Uniform Traffic Control Devices” (MUTCD). The appropriate highway authority approved engineer should be careful to properly select, assemble, and maintain the product. Careful evaluation of the speed, traffic direction, and visibility are some of the elements that require evaluation in the proper selection of a safety appurtenance by the appropriate specifying highway authority.

    After an impact occurs, the product must be repaired to its original condition as soon as possible. When a safety product is impacted, it is mandatory that the highway authority inspect all the components for damage and repair and/or replace components as necessary. If the system is not repairable, a complete system replacement is required.

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    THE USE OF A TMA ON THE BACK OF A TRUCK, WHEN IMPACTED WITHIN NCHRP 350 CRITERIA, HAS BEEN SHOWN TO:

    • Gradually stop the impacting vehicle*

    • Protect the occupants of the impacting vehicle*

    • Protect the shadow vehicle occupants*

    • Reduce damage to the shadow vehicle*

    WILL NOT:

    • Affect the skid (roll ahead) distance of an impacted truck. KEEP WORK CREWS CLEAR!

    REDUCING SKID DISTANCE (ROLL AHEAD):

    • Skid distance is significantly increased and is less predictable for lightweight shadow vehicles

    • Skid distance is reduced and is more consistent when heavier shadow vehicles are used.

    • Preferred truck GVW rating is: 7300 kg [16,090 lbs.] to 12 000 kg [26,460 lbs.]

    • Recommended Curb Weight is: 7300 kg [16,090 lbs.] to 9000 kg [19,845 lbs.]

    *TMA’S HAVE BEEN TESTED UNDER THE FOLLOWING NCHRP-350 CRITERIA: • 100 km/h [62 mph] for 820 and 2000 kg [1808 and 4410 lbs.] vehicles.

    *TMA’S HAVE ALSO BEEN TESTED UNDER THE FOLLOWING UK TD 49 CRITERIA: • 110 km/h for 900 and 1500 kg vehicles.

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    Attachment Instructions Read and understand all instructions before beginning assembly. The truck rating (GVW) should be 7300 [16,090 lbs.] min. The weight of the vehicle should be between 7300 and 9000 kg [16,090 and 19,845 lbs.] to achieve impact performance under state and federal guidelines. The system must be attached to the truck by welding parts to the frame. Do not weld forward of the rear leaf spring hangers to ensure structural integrity of frame. Use AWS qualified welders to ensure durable attachment of the TMA system. Disconnect the truck battery before any welding on truck or TMA. The truck frame must be suitable and accessible for mounting a TMA system. If there are any questions regarding the suitability, contact the agency that specified this System. Energy Absorption Systems is available for consultation through that agency.

    1) Shipping list Check the shipping list against the actual parts to make sure all items were received. Review the drawing package and familiarize yourself with the assembly and part numbers.

    2) Assemble Necessary Tools Recommended Tools: 10. Work gloves and other personal 1. Welding equipment (for 1/2" plate) protection equipment as required. GMAW or SMAW 11. Cutting torch 2. Hammer 12. Drift pin or alignment pin (12” long) 3. Tape measure 13. 1/2" drive socket wrench w/6” extension 4. 1/2" drive sockets (9/16", 1-1/8", 14. Open end wrenches (9/16", 1-1/8", 1-1/2") 1-1/2", 9/16” deep well) 15. Marking implement (pencil, soapstone) 5. 12" crescent wrenches - (2) 16. Drill motor for 13/16" diameter bit 6. Floor jack 17. Center punch 7. 13/16" diameter bit with pilot drill 18. Hydraulic fluid (use Dexron® III fluid only, 8. Torque wrench - 120 Nm [90 ft-lbs.] shipped with system.) 9. Forklift 19. Bubble level Note: The above list of tools is a general recommendation. Depending on specific site conditions and the complexity of the assembly specified by the appropriate highway authority, additional or fewer tools may be required. Decisions as to what tools are needed to perform the job are entirely within the discretion of the specifying highway authority and the authority’s selected contractor performing the assembly of the system at the authority’s specified site.

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    7. Mount the Attachment Assembly to Socket Receivers Mount the Attachment Assembly to the Socket Hitches as shown in Figure 16. Shims are used to level the system. It is recommended that 1/2" Shims be used initially. This may be adjusted once the system is assembled.

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    24. Grease Friction Points

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    8. Attach the Top Release Cables across the Arm Assemblies

    Attach the Top Release Cable across the Arm Assemblies (see Figure 39). Torque the nuts to 34 -0/+3 N-m (25 -0/+2 ft-lbs), making sure that roughly an equal amount of threads protrude from nuts on both ends of cable. Lock cable in place using remaining fasteners as "jam" nuts.

    9. Reattach and Adjust the Alignment Cables There are four Top Cables (two for each bay). Reattach the Alignment Cables as shown in Figure 41. Measure the diagonals of each bay and adjust the Cables so that the diagonal measurements in each bay are the same (A = B ± 5 mm [3/16"], C = D ± 5 mm [3/16"]). Lock each Cable in place using the second nut as a “jam nut” (See Detail 41A).

    10. Replace Side Guides

    The Side-Guides must be inspected and replaced if damaged. The Side-Guides are sacrificial and can be easily attached to their respective mounts. Side-Guides are necessary for proper system alignment during an impact and must be in place to ensure tested performance characteristics during system operation in an impact.

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    13. Reconnect Power Connections

    Reconnect power and ground cables from battery.

    14. Check System Lights for Proper Operation

    Verify that all the turn/stop/tail lights are working properly. Replace any bulbs that are out.

    15. Verify Position of Hydraulic/Electric Lines

    Check the location of all the hydraulic and electrical lines to make sure they will not be damaged during the tilting of the system up or down.

    16. Final Check

    Check the tightness of all the fasteners. Check all steel cables to verify that they are properly attached and tightened.

    17. Ready to Use

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    6. Assorted Hoses and Pressure Fittings These can be used to connect and/or isolate certain parts of a hydraulic circuit for diagnosing hydraulic problems.

    7. High Pressure Shutoff Valve A shutoff valve can be used to choke off fluid flow so that a "false" load can be put on the pump and other components. With the valve attached, it can be slowly shut off while the equipment listed above records the data for making a proper diagnosis.

    Hydraulic Fluid 1. THE PURPOSE OF HYDRAULIC FLUID

    The main purpose of hydraulic fluid is to transfer power from the pump to the actuators but it must also perform many other tasks which are critical to a well-designed system.

    First, the fluid must have good lubricity or be ''slippery'' so that the friction will be as low as possible to keep metal to metal wearing at a minimum. Second, the viscosity or ''thickness'' must be in the proper range at the operating temperature so that unwanted leakage will be at a minimum but will still allow the fluid to lubricate the close fitting parts in the system. (Fluid that is too thin will leak past seals, valve spools, and the gears; fluid that is too thick will not flow properly and cause the pump to cavitate or starve.) Third, the fluid must be compatible with the seals used in the system. Fourth, there should also be additives in the fluid to slow down the effects of rust, oxidation (oxygen in the air combining with the fluid to form sludge) foaming, and water settling to the bottom of the reservoir. Fifth, the fluid must be able to pour or flow at the lowest expected temperature so that the fluid can reach or get into the pump.

    For all of the reasons listed above, automatic transmission fluid (ATF, Dexron III) was found in most cases to be the best readily available fluid for the job in most climate conditions. 2. SELECTING FLUIDS FOR APPLICATIONS OUTSIDE ATF'S TEMPERATURE RANGE When looking for fluids that can be used in place of ATF or for applications where the operating temperature is outside the range of ATF, the following specs should be discussed with your local oil distributor:

    A. Fluid must be compatible with Buna-N sealing compounds.

    B. The Pour Point must be below the lowest anticipated temperature that will be encountered.

    C. It should