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.., . .., . " . ,., . " . .., . "1 . .., . ., . .., . ,., . n . ,., . r'l . PI . r"'J . ..., . ,... . ..., . Manufacturers providing the device described herein must provide a certified test report to the Engineer indicating the device meets these specification requirements. 102-9.13 Safety Warning Transmitter: Furnish safety-warning transmitter in accordance with the plans and Design Standards. This Specification establishes the physical display and operational requirements for Safety Warning Transmitter units, which employs special microwave transmitters to generate messages in receivers that alert drivers to the presence of specific hazards and traffic conditions. These units may be attached to other devices when called for in the plans or requested by the Engineer. Safety Warning Transmitter units must be Part 90 FCC accepted and meet all requirements specified herein. The Safety Warning Transmitter must be activated only during active work activities and deactivated when no work is being performed. The warning transmitter must be activated and deactivated by a dial-up control system to allow operation of the sign from a remote location via cellular phone or standard telephone line. The warning transmitter must be protected by a security code. Manufacturers seeking approval for a Safety Warning Transmitter must submit an application, MSDS and certification in accordance with 6-1 . Only use Safety Warning Transmitters listed on the QPL. 102-9.14 Temporary Traffic Control Signals: Furnish, install and operate temporary traffic control signals as indicated in the plans. Temporary traffic control signals will consist of either portable or fixed traffic signals. Provide certification that the portable traffic signals meet the requirements of the Design Standards and 603-2. The Engineer may approve used signal equipment if it is in acceptable condition. 102-9.15 Temporary Traffic Detection Technology: Furnish, install and operate Temporary Traffic Detection Technology listed on the Department's APL and approved by the Engineer to restore detection capabilities. 102-9.16 Trucks and Truck Mounted Impact Attenuators: Furnish, install and maintain only those attenuators that have been certified as meeting the requirements of NCHRP 350 and have been properly maintained. Include the cost of trucks and truck mounted impact attenuators in MOT. Use Truck Mounted Attenuators (TMA), when called for in the Design Standards. Limit TMA's to those items listed on the QPL. Manufacturers seeking approval of their TMA must provide the Department certified test reports showing the TMA meets all requirements set by the National Cooperative Research Program Report 350. Certification must include drawings and calculations signed and sealed by a Professional Engineer registered in the State of Florida for each model. Use truck mounted attenuator systems designed and installed in accordance with the manufactures recommendations. Equip the TMA cartridge with lights and reflectors in compliance with applicable Florida motor vehicle laws, including turn signals, dual tail lights, and brake lights. Ensure that lights are visible in both the raised and lowered positions if the unit is capable of being raised. Ensure that the complete unit is painted DOT yellow (Fed. Std. 595 b, No. 13538). Stripe the rear facing of the cartridge in the operating position with the alternating 6 inch [150 mm] white and 6 inch [150 mm] safety orange 45 degree striping to form an inverted "v" at the center of the unit and slope down and toward the outside of 09/09 03-4122.F 01 000-9