Rev. 9-1-95
HEX-FOAM SANDWICH SYSTEM
UNIT
601-R-138
DESCRIPTION. This work shall consist
of furnishing, assembling, and installing the Hex-Foam Sandwich
System Unit in accordance with the manufacturer's
recommendations, these requirements, and as shown on the plans.
MATERIALS. The unit shall be that
manufactured by Energy Absorption Systems, Inc. The type of
backup, and the size of the concrete pad shall be in accordance
with the manufacturer's recommendations. The width at the backup
and the number of bays required for each unit shall be as shown
on the plans for each given location. The configuration of the
unit shall be as crash tested and approved in accordance with
FHWA requirements.
Deflector vanes, transition panels,
and all other necessary hardware required for bi-directional
traffic protection shall be included in the installation, when
the unit is installed at a location where traffic is passing the
unit on both sides in opposite directions.
CONSTRUCTION REQUIREMENTS. Assembly
and installation shall be supervised or performed at all times by
an installer trained and certified by the unit's manufacturer,
and shall be in accordance with the manufacturer's
recommendations at the locations shown on the plans. A copy of
the installer's certificate shall be provided to the Engineer
prior to the start of work.
The Contractor shall provide the
Department with original copies of all necessary current
manufacturer's installation manuals and shop drawings prior to
beginning installation work. Shop drawings shall be a minimum of
560 mm by 865 mm (22 in. by 34 in.) in size. No installation work
shall begin prior to the Department's receipt of such manuals and
drawings. Such manuals and drawings will remain the property of
the Department.
In case of dispute regarding
installation, the manufacturer shall provide a properly trained
representative, directly employed by the manufacturer, to ensure
that the installation is performed in accordance with the
manufacturer's recommendations.
METHOD OF MEASUREMENT. This work will
be measured by the number of units of a specified backup width
and number of bays, assembled and placed.
BASIS OF PAYMENT. This work will be
paid for at the contract unit price per each for Hex-Foam
Sandwich System Unit, of the number of bays and backup width
shown in the Schedule of Pay Items. The costs of all materials,
equipment, labor, and incidentals necessary to complete the
installation shall be included in the cost of this work.