Description
Tactile Indicators have 2 uses. They are primarily installed on landings at the top of stairs or before sloping sidewalks to warn seeing impaired people of the upcoming elevation change.
They can also be used in the same locations to prevent skateboarders from jumping the stairwells, or installed on large flat public seating to prevent skateboarders from damaging these kinds of seating areas.
These tactile indicators are solid machined stainless steel, with machined grooves in the dome top for non-slip traction.
Specifications
Material: Machined 316 stainless steel
Dimensions (small): 7/8″ diameter x 3/16″ high dome, 1/2″ long x 3/16″ diameter stud
Dimensions (large): 1 3/8″ diameter x 1/8″ high dome, 5/8″ long” x 1/4″ diameter stud
Traction: Machined grooves in dome top
Installation
- Create a template using a roll of parchment paper or some other large piece of paper
- Typically you want to space the columns and rows at 3.5″ centers
- Lay your template in place and use a punch (or pencil through the paper) to mark the installation positions on the ground
- Use a 1/4″ drill bit to drill your holes to a depth of approximately 3/4″ deep
- Clean the dust out of the holes using a vacuum or dust pump
- Fill the hole with epoxy
- Insert the tactile indicator stud, and use a rubber mallet to hammer it flush to the ground
Item Numbers
SKU (small): #101026
SKU (large): #101025