Sector II Rectangular Boom Pole Trapex
Product Information
The product is a TRAPEX Traffic Barrier manufactured by
Centurion Systems (Pty) Ltd. It is a rectangular boom pole that is
designed to provide safety and security by restricting access to
certain areas. The TRAPEX barrier fence consists of modular
sections that can be mounted onto the barrier pole to create the
desired length. The product is manufactured to international
quality standard ISO 9001:2015 and undergoes 100% testing to ensure
reliability and performance. Centurion Systems provides after-sales
multi-language technical support and sales and technical support to
various regions around the world.
Product Usage Instructions
ATTENTION! To ensure the safety of people and
possessions, it is important to read and follow all of the
following instructions.
Warnings for the Installer:
- Carefully read and follow all instructions before installing
the product. - In case of an emergency, hand over the user guide to the
user. - Ensure that the operator is safely installed and that the whole
system can be operated safely.
SAFETY FIRST:
- Moving barrier can cause serious injury or death.
- Keep away from the barrier as it may move at any time.
- Do not allow children to play in the area or operate the
barrier.
Physical Installation:
NOTE: The following steps should only be performed once the
rectangular boom pole has been successfully fitted onto the SECTOR
II.
- Place the mounting bar onto the boom pole, 300mm away from the
edge. - Mark and centre punch at least three hole positions per TRAPEX
module for drilling. Keep note of orientation. Holes must be facing
away from the direction of traffic. TRAPEX must be installed on the
opposite side of the LED strip. - Drill 5mm holes through only one wall of the boom pole.
- Fasten the TRAPEX module to the boom pole using pop
rivets.
Refer to the figures in the user manual for visual
representation of the installation steps.
TRAFFIC BARRIERS
SECTOR II RECTANGULAR BOOM POLE TRAPEX INSTALLATION MANUAL
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Company Profile
1986
In-house R&D development team
1990
1995
1999
Today
Manufactures to international
quality standard ISO 9001:2015
ISO 9001:2015
After-sales multi-language Technical Support
100% testing of products
Sales and technical support to Africa, Europe, Asia, the Americas, Australia and the Pacific
Call Centre Operating Times Monday to Friday
08h00 to 17h00 GMT+2,
Saturdays 08h00 to 14h00 GMT+2
Centurion Systems (Pty) Ltd reserves the right to make changes to the product described in this manual without notice and without obligation to notify any persons of any such revisions or changes. Additionally, Centurion Systems (Pty) Ltd makes no representations or warranties with respect to this manual. No part of this document may be copied, stored in a retrieval system or transmitted in any form or by any means electronic, mechanical, optical or photographic, without the express prior written consent of Centurion Systems (Pty) Ltd.
Contents
1. INTRODUCTION 2. PRODUCT IDENTIFICATION 3. PHYSICAL INSTALLATION 4. INSTALLATION HANDOVER
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SECTION 1
1. Introduction
INTRODUCTION
ATTENTION!
To ensure the safety of people and possessions, it is important that you read all of the following instructions.
Incorrect installation or incorrect use of the product could cause serious harm to people.
The installer, being either professional or DIY, is the last person on the site who can ensure that the operator is safely installed and that the whole system can be operated safely.
Warnings for the Installer
CAREFULLY READ AND FOLLOW ALL INSTRUCTIONS before installing the product.
· All installation, repair, and service work to this product must be carried out by a suitably qualified person
· Do not activate your barrier unless you can see it and can determine that its area of travel is clear of people, pets, or other obstructions
· NO ONE MAY CROSS THE PATH OF A MOVING BARRIER. Always keep people and objects away from the barrier and its area of travel
· NEVER LET CHILDREN OPERATE OR PLAY WITH THE BARRIER CONTROLS
· Secure all easily-accessed barrier controls in order to prevent unauthorised use of the barrier
· Do not in any way modify the components of the automated system
· Do not install the equipment in an explosive atmosphere: the presence of flammable gasses or fumes is a serious danger to safety
· Before attempting any work on the system, cut electrical power to the operator and disconnect the batteries
· The mains power supply of the automated system must be fitted with an all-pole switch with contact opening distance of 3mm or greater. Use of a 5A thermal breaker with all-pole circuit break is recommended
· Make sure that an earth leakage circuit breaker with a threshold of 30mA is fitted upstream of the system
· Never short-circuit the battery and do not try to recharge the batteries with power supply units other than that supplied with the product, or manufactured by Centurion Systems (Pty) Ltd
· Make sure that the earthing system is correctly constructed, and that all metal parts of the system are suitably earthed
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SECTION 1
INTRODUCTION
· Safety devices must be fitted to the installation to guard against mechanical movement risks, such as crushing, dragging and shearing
· It is recommended that at least one warning indicator light be fitted to every system · Always fit the warning signs visibly to the inside and outside of the barrier · The installer must explain and demonstrate the manual operation of the barrier in
case of an emergency, and must hand over the user guide to the user
· Explain these safety instructions to all persons authorised to use this barrier, and be sure that they understand the hazards associated with traffic barriers
· Do not leave packing materials (plastic, polystyrene, etc.) within reach of children as such materials are potential sources of danger
· Dispose of all waste products like packing materials, worn-out batteries, etc. according to local regulations
· Always check the obstruction detection system and safety devices for correct operation
· Neither Centurion Systems (Pty) Ltd, nor its subsidiaries, accepts any liability caused by improper use of the product, or for use other than that for which the automated system was intended
· This product was designed and built strictly for the use indicated in this documentation. Any other use, not expressly indicated here, could compromise the service life/operation of the product and/or be a source of danger
· Anything that has not been specified in these instructions may be considered a risk to your safety, and the safety of others. If you are unsure of an installation matter, please contact your nearest distributor
WARNING! WARNING! WARNING! WARNING! WARNING!
SAFETY FIRST
MOVING BARRIER CAN CAUSE SERIOUS INJURY OR DEATH!
KEEP AWAY! THE BARRIER MAY MOVE AT ANY TIME! DO NOT ALLOW CHILDREN TO PLAY IN THE AREA OR OPERATE THE BARRIER.
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SECTION 2
2. Product Identification
TRAPEX LINKAGE
TRAPEX MODULE
PRODUCT IDENTIFICATION
1
2 3 4 5 6
1. TRAPEX linkage assembly 2. Tube end cap 3. Mounting bar 4. Vertical linkage
FIGURE 1. PRODUCT IDENTIFICATION
5. Horizontal cross-bar 6. M5 hex dome nut
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SECTION 3
3. Physical Installation
PHYSICAL INSTALLATION
The following steps should only be performed once the rectangular boom pole has been succefully fitted onto the SECTOR II .
The TRAPEX barrier fence consists of modular sections of 1.5 meter lengths each. These modular sections can be mounted onto the barrier pole in series to make up the length required.
Mounting bar
1. Place the mounting bar onto the boom pole 300mm away from the edge.
300mm
Rectangular boom pole
2. Mark and centre punch at least three hole positions per TRAPEX module for drilling. Keep note of orientation. Holes must be facing away from the direction of traffic. TRAPEX must be installed on the opposite side of the LED strip.
5mm hole
3. Drill 5mm holes. Holes must be drilled through only one wall of the boom pole.
FIGURE 2 FIGURE 3
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SECTION 3
4. Fasten the TRAPEX module to the boom pole using pop rivets.
PHYSICAL INSTALLATION
Mounting bar
Pop rivet
5. Repeat steps 2 to 4 on the next TRAPEX module ensuring that the mounting bar lines up with the previous one. On barriers fitted with a 3m boom pole, the last module of the TRAPEX barrier fence will extend past the end of the boom pole, and may be trimmed if required.
6. Join the bottom of the TRAPEX modules by inserting half of a module joiner into the end of the first horizontal cross-bar, and then inserting the other half of the module joiner into the horizontal cross-bar of the next TRAPEX module.
Module joiner
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FIGURE 5
FIGURE 6
Horizontal cross-bar
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PHYSICAL INSTALLATION
7. Mark and centre punch two hole positions on each side of the module joiner for drilling.
8. Drill four 5mm holes.
9. Fasten the horizontal cross-bars to the module joiner using two pop rivets on each side.
Add as many TRAPEX modules as you need to cover the length of the boom pole.
Pop rivet
View once the plug has been removed from the cabinet
10. Remove the plug on the bottom end of the cabinet and place the TRAPEX linkage assembly against the cabinet.
11. Replace the plug to hold the TRAPEX linkage assembly in place.
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FIGURE 8
Horizontal cross-bar
FIGURE 9
TRAPEX linkage assembly
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SECTION 3
12. Mark and centre punch four hole positions on the cabinet for drilling.
13. Drill four 5mm holes.
Ensure that the TRAPEX linkage module is perfectly horizontal to the ground.
TRAPEX linkage assembly
PHYSICAL INSTALLATION SECTOR II cabinet
FIGURE 11
14. Fasten the TRAPEX linkage assembly to the cabinet using four pop rivets.
TRAPEX linkage
15. Insert the expansion bolt on the TRAPEX linkage into the horizontal cross-bar and fasten it in place.
To tighen the expansion bolt, you may have to remove the M10 bolts nearest to the expansion bolt, to make space for a spanner.
Expansion bolt
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FIGURE 12
Horizontal cross-bar
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SECTION 4
4. Installation Handover
INSTALLATION HANDOVER
Once the TRAPEX has been successfully installed and its operation tested, it is important for the operation and safety considerations to be explained to the end-user of the system.
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