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System Overview
The SS180 TMA
®
system is a Truck Mounted Attenuator (TMA) shown to reduce the risk of
injury to passengers of an errant vehicle and to the driver of the truck to which the system is
attached when the system is impacted within the applicable NCHRP 350 criteria. The system
mounts on the rear of a truck and may be used in stationary applications (e.g. as a truck block
in a work zone) and mobile operations (e.g. striping, sweeping, plowing, etc.).
Important:
Read safety instructions thoroughly and follow the assembly
directions and suggested safe practices before assembling, maintaining, or
repairing the SS180 TMA
®
system. Failure to follow this warning can result in
serious injury or death to the worker and/or bystanders. It further compromises
the acceptance of this system by the FHWA. Please keep these instructions for
later use and reference by anyone involved in the assembly of the product. Use
the traffic control plan set for the by the highway authority in charge of this work
area.
Warning:
Ensure that all of the SS180 TMA
®
system Warnings, Cautions, and
Important Statements within the SS180 TMA
®
Manual are completely followed.
Failure to follow this warning could result in serious injury or death in the event
of a collision.
Recommended Safety Rules for Assembly
* Important Safety Instructions *
This Manual must be kept in a location where it is readily available to persons who are skilled
and experienced in the assembly, maintenance, or repair of the SS180 TMA
®
system.
Additional copies of this Manual are immediately available from Energy Absorption Systems by
calling (888) 323-6374 or by email at customerservice@energyabsorption.com. This Manual
may also be downloaded directly from the websites indicated below. Please contact Energy
Absorption Systems if you have any questions concerning the information in this Manual or
about the SS180 TMA
®
system.
Always use appropriate safety precautions when operating power equipment, mixing
chemicals, and when moving heavy equipment or the SS180 TMA
®
system components.
Gloves, safety goggles, safety toe shoes, and back protection shall be used.
Safety measures incorporating traffic control devices specified by the highway authority must
be used to provide safety for personnel while at the assembly, maintenance, or repair site.
