Rev. 9-1-95

GUARD RAIL END TREATMENT TYPE BRAKEMASTER

601-R-217

DESCRIPTION. This work shall consist of furnishing, assembling, and installing guard rail end treatment type BRAKEMASTER in accordance with the manufacturer's recommendations, these requirements, and as shown on the plans.

MATERIALS. The unit shall be as manufactured by Energy Absorption Systems, Inc. The configuration of the unit shall be as crash tested and approved in accordance with FHWA requirements.

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 presented to the Engineer prior to the start of work. Grading requirements for each location shall be as shown on the plans.

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 these manuals and drawings. The 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 installed.

BASIS OF PAYMENT. This work will be paid for at the contract unit price per each for guard rail end treatment, BRAKEMASTER, complete in place. The costs of materials, labor, equipment, grading, and necessary incidentals shall be included in the cost of this work.