Vestil GR-F3R-DI-6-YL User Manual
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VESTIL MANUFACTURING CORP.
2999 North Wayne Street, P.O. Box 507, Angola, IN 46703
Telephone: (260) 665-7586 -or- Toll Free (800) 348-0868
www.vestilmfg.com e-mail: sales@vestil.com
Fax: (260) 665-1339
YGR-LO-6 GUARD RAILING
YGR-TP18
& YGR-TP42 POSTS
Installation Manual
YGR-TP18
YGR-TP42
RECEIVING INSTRUCTIONS:
After delivery, IMMEDIATELY remove the packaging from the product in a manner that preserves the packaging and
maintains the orientation of the product in the packaging; then inspect the product closely to determine whether it
sustained damage during transport. If damage is discovered during the inspection, immediately record a complete
description of the damage on the bill of lading. If the product is undamaged, discard the packaging.
NOTES:
1) Compliance with laws, regulations, codes, and non-voluntary standards enforced in the location where the product is
used is exclusively the responsibility of the owner/end-user.
2) VESTIL is not liable for any injury or property damage that occurs as a consequence of failing to apply either:
a)
Instructions provided in this manual; or
b) Information appearing on labels affixed to the product.
Neither is Vestil responsible for any consequential damages sustained as a result of failing to exercise sound judgment
while assembling, installing, using or maintaining this product.
Table of Contents
Product specifications.……………………………………………………….……………………………………………….. 2
Safety Principles…………………….......................................................................................................................... 2
Safety Considerations….………………………………………………….………………………………………………….. 2
Guard rail system components…….......................................................................................................................... 3
Fig. 1: YGR-LO-6 & YGR-TP18 installation diagrams............................................................................................. 3
Fig. 2: YGR-LO-6 & YGR-TP42 installation diagrams............................................................................................. 4
Install the posts………………………………………………...……………………………………………………………… 4
Install the J-brackets and post caps………………………………………………………………………………………... 5
Install guard rails……………………………………..……………………………………………………………………….. 5
Limited Warranty…………………………………………………………………………………………………………….... 6
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Product specifications
The standard GR-series system is NOT designed for installation on public streets or highways. [Guard
rail systems that comply with Department of Transportation requirements are available as special orders.] Railmounting hardware is included with each post. Concrete anchor kits are sold separately.
Dimensions and other product specifications appear in the following table:
Number of
Model Height Length
posts required
Net weight
YGR-LO-4 15in. (38cm) 42in. (107cm) 2 54 lb. (24.5kg)
YGR-LO-5 15in. (38cm) 54in. (137cm) 2 65 lb. (29.5kg)
YGR-LO-6 15in. (38cm) 66in. (168cm) 2 74 lb. (33.6kg)
YGR-LO-7 15in. (38cm) 78in. (198cm) 2 85 lb. (38.6kg)
YGR-LO-8 15in. (38cm) 90in. (229cm) 2 94 lb. (42.7kg)
YGR-LO-9 15in. (38cm) 102in. (259cm) 2 105 lb. (47.7kg)
YGR-LO-10 15in. (38cm) 114in. (290cm) 2 114 lb. (51.8kg)
GGR-LO-4 15in. (38cm) 41in. (104cm) 2 54 lb. (24.5kg)
GGR-LO-6 15in. (38cm) 65in. (165cm) 2 74 lb. (33.6kg)
GGR-LO-8 15in. (38cm) 89in. (226cm) 2 94 lb. (42.7kg)
GGR-LO-10 15in. (38cm) 113in. (287cm) 2 114 lb. (51.8kg)
Safety Principles
This manual will acquaint persons authorized to install and/or maintain this guard rail with proper installation
and maintenance procedures. Therefore, each person involved in installing or maintaining the guard rail
system should read and understand every instruction BEFOREHAND. Users should have access to the
manual at all times and should routinely review the directions.
This manual uses SIGNAL WORDS to classify personal injury risks and situations that might lead to property
damage, as well as to draw attention to safety message(s). The reader must understand that each signal word
indicates the seriousness of the identified hazard.
Identifies a hazardous situation which, if not avoided, WILL result in DEATH or
Identifies a hazardous situation which, if not avoided, COULD result in DEATH or
Indicates a hazardous situation which, if not avoided, COULD result in MINOR or
Identifies practices likely to result in product/property damage, such as assembly,
Employers are responsible for training employees to use the product properly. If you do not understand an
instruction, ask your supervisor or employer for assistance, because failure to follow the directions in this manual
might result in serious personal injury or even death. Vestil is not liable for any injury or property damage that
occurs as a consequence of failing to apply either: 1) the instructions in this manual; or 2) the information
provided on labels affixed to the product (if applicable).
Safety Considerations
SERIOUS INJURY. Use of this signal word is limited to the most extreme situations.
SERIOUS INJURY.
MODERATE injury.
installation, etc. that might unnecessarily damage the guard rail.
This guard rail system is designed for installation on private property, including private roadways.
Standard units do not provide the level of performance recommended by the U.S. Dept. of Transportation (DOT),
that is, they are NOT designed for installation on public roadways. DOT compliant posts are available as special
orders.
Improper or incomplete installation constitutes misuse of the guard rail system. Securely anchor each post to
the supporting surface, e.g. concrete or asphalt, and securely fasten each rail section to 2 posts as described in
this manual.
Replace any component of this system after it sustains impact damage.
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