User's Manual

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Sensor Location and Orientation
• Sensors should be installed in the middle of the lane.
• The arrow (⇐) sticker on the sensor should be parallel to the direction of traffic flow.
Metal Brush
It is imperative that the application surface is free of dirt, grime, and oil. Using a drill based metal
brush has proved to be a very good solution for cleaning the pavement surface.
• Metal Brush Part Number (PN BIT103)
Figure 4 Metal Brush
Installation Procedure
The SmartStud Adhesive and many other industrial epoxies and adhesives come in single use
canisters. For this reason, it is recommended that all sensor installation locations be cleaned prior
to the preparation of the adhesive in step seven.
NOTE: Take all safety precautions necessary, with the use gloves and safety glasses as a
minimum.
i. Find the center of the lane, and leave a mark for cleaning location.
ii. Attach the metal brush to the drill, and clean a 6 x 4 inch rectangular area, with the
long side parallel to the flow of traffic.
iii. Vacuum or brush away any dust or residue.
iv. If time persists, use the chisel to give the application surface some texture.
v. Again, vacuum or brush away any dust or residue.
vi. If moisture is noticed, use heat-gun and or propane torch to dry mounting surface.
vii. Using Section 4, prepare SmartStud Adhesive for application. If another epoxy or