RAUMER MINI TOP Manual De Información página 3

ENGLISH
General information about RAUMER products
This general information explains how to use correctly the anchors.
The general information must be associated to the technical data sheet.
Read the document to have a complete information and ascertain to understand well all
the informations, before to use the product.
Only the techniques shown without symbol of death are authorized.
Take Vision of the updates and of all the addictional informations on the site
www.raumerclimbing.com
In case of doubt or difficulty to understand the informations, don't risk, but contact
Raumer Srl – Via Lago di Lesina 15B – 36015 Schio (VI).
Anchor
MINI TOP - ART. 700
Reference Standard:
Rock Anchor - EN 959: 2007
UIAA 123-2
Material: Stainless Steel AISI 316 L
USE AND APPLICATION
The Mini Top is tested according to EN 959:2007 if couple with its relative Hang Fix art.
122, and it's designed for use as rock anchors; rock anchors are defined as anchor devices
insert in a rock hole, held in place by resin (or expansion forces) and with an attachment
point for a connector.
The anchor device is tested according to UIAA 123-2 - rock anchors.
Warning: don't stress the product beyond its limits or in other different situations than
that for which it is intended.
Check that the product is compatible with the other materials you want to use: contact
Raumer if you are not sure of compatibility.
Attention: activities involving the use of this device are all dangerous and high-risk and
may also involve in fatal injuries. Make sure you fully understand the use of this product
and work out in how to use it, to familiarize yourself with it and learn to know its
performances and limits.
DIMENSIONS OF THE HANG FIX
Art. 122: M 8 x 78 mm – weight 33 gr
Material: Stainless Steel AISI 316 L
MARKING
Producer: Raumer Srl – identified with logo "Raumer"
Identification of the model – Art. n. (700)
Pictogram indicating the need to
read the instructions before use:
Mini Top
Reference Standards: EN 959:2007 and UIAA
Radial load bearing capacity: KN 25
Axial Load bearing capacity: KN 20
See the table on the attached data sheet, with the effective resistance.
Markings should always be read for all the lifetime of the product and must not be
removed.
It's recommended that the anchor device is marked with the date of the next or last
inspection.
If the marking of the connector is no longer accessible after installation, it must be
provided some additional markings near the device.
NOMENCLATURE
Risks of use and responsibility
This product should only be used by competent persons and who have received adequate
training, having been subjected to visual inspection by a trained and competent person.
It's yours responsibility to know this product, learn to use it, learn the proper techniques
and the safety measures. You alone are solely fully all risks and responsibilities for any
damage, injury or death which may derivar to yourself or others persons, following
incorrect use of each kind of product of the company RAUMER Srl. Keep these
instructions that describe the range of use and the methods of application of the product.
You are responsible to consider all the notices and updates regarding these products.
No liability will be recognized by the company Raumer Srl for damages, injuries or death
caused by: improper use (also due to support or unsuitable environment), stresses the
product beyond its limits, modification of the product, repairs made by unauthorized
persons.
If you are not able to undertake this responsibility and take these risks, do not use these
products.
Your life depends on the continual efficiency of your equipment (we strongly recommend
that the equipment is for personal use) and its history (use, storage, controls, etc.)
If the product is not for personal use (for exemple is of associations), we strongly
recommend that the pre and post- use controls carried out by a competent person.
Check and make sure that all the anchors do not show signs of cracks or wear.
Before using the equipment consider as a possible rescue, in case of emergency, it can be
performed safely and efficiently.
Attention! Do not use the product if the user's physical conditions are not appropriate for
work prescribed. Do not use this product if you suffer from medical conditions such as
vertigo, labyrinthitis or other conditions which may compromise the safety of the
equipment in normal use or emergency.
CHECKS AND INSPECTIONS
Before each use
Before each use, make sure that the product is:
–
in very good condition and working properly;
–
suitable for the use you intend to do: they are authorized only the techniques
not crossed out; any other use is forbidden: beware of death! The examples
shown in the attached form are just some of the wrong applications: there
are many other more that is impossible to list;
–
free of cracks, deformations and corrosions ;
Carefully check the state and the type of support in that you want to fix the product; if the
rock is cracked, etc. ... avoid it. If you have the minimum doubt about the safety and the
effectiveness of the product, replace it immediately.
During each use
Regularly check the state of the product and make sure you have correctly connected all
devices among themselves . Check visually the goodness of the anchor.
The resistance of natural/not natural anchors, in the rock, can't be guaranteed in advance,
so It's necessary a critical judgment by the user, to guarantee an appropriate protection.
Warning! The device must ALWAYS be used with COMPLETELY CLOSED LOCKING RING and
only in the direction of loading tested and indicated by EN 959:2007 (see the technical
data sheet attached to this note)
Periodical inspections
Periodic checks must be made by a competent person at least every 2 years (adjust
frequency according to intensity and type of use).
Caution: You must make regular periodic inspections! The safety of users depends on the
continued efficiency and durability of the equipment.
COMPATIBILITY
This product can be used in accordance with the instructions of use (if devices are
compatible there is a good functional interaction). An anchor must be compatible to the
device to which it is connected; if the connection is inconsistent, you can compromise the
security features of the system (release or break ...).
Compatible devices are, for example, manufactured and certified harnesses according to
EN 12277, dynamic ropes certified according to EN 892, connectors in accordance with EN
362 or 12275, etc ...
Warning: Please avoid the use of these anchors with others made of different materials.
For example, do not use plates made of stainless steel and galvanized steel anchors,
because also in a modest hostile environment there will be obtained effects of galvanic
corrosion.
Contact Raumer if you are not sure of the compatibility of your device.
OPERATING MODE
See informational sheets about:
Installation
Make sure about the hardness, the nature and compactness of the rock on which you'll
insert the anchor.
Clean the rock and remove any friable part; create a pitch to put the Hang Fix and the
Mini Top. The area for fixing the anchor must be absolutely massive. In addition to all the
other evaluations, a good method is to beat vigorously on the chosen area with a
hammer. The "sing" of the rock must be dry and clear, and not as an isolated and "march"
plaque.
You perform the hole in the rock with an appropriate electropneumatic hammer-drill. To