SoftStop Assembly Manual.pdf

This document is a Product Description Assembly Manual for the SoftStop® System, prepared by Trinity Highway, a highway safety equipment manufacturer. The manual provides detailed instructions for assembling the SoftStop® System, which is a tangent, single-sided, energy-absorbing, redirective, and gating end terminal system designed to be used with strong post W-beam guardrail on highway shoulders or medians. The system is tested and approved by the American Association of State Highway and Transportation Officials (AASHTO) and is eligible for Federal-aid reimbursement. It is available in three test levels (Test Level 1, 2, and 3) with different design speeds, system lengths, and post configurations, ranging from 25'-9 1/2" [7.86 m] to 50'-9 1/2" [15.48 m] and accommodating design speeds from 31 mph to 62 mph.

The manual provides comprehensive, step-by-step assembly instructions, including detailed diagrams, parts lists, and specific guidelines for site preparation, post placement, rail assembly, and installation. It emphasizes safety throughout, with multiple warnings about proper installation techniques, required personal protective equipment, and potential risks. The system is designed to be installed parallel to the edge of the shoulder, with specific offset requirements and installation tolerances. The manual includes inspection and maintenance checklists, recommended tools, and appendices with additional technical details. Trinity Highway provides customer support through phone, fax, email, and their website, and stresses the importance of following their guidelines precisely to ensure proper system performance and safety.