General Informations - RAUMER Ancoraggio Superstar Manual Del Usuario

wider than the shank diameter). The depth should be no more than 5mm longer than the
anchor shank to reduce resin waste. To optimise placement, it is (almost) always
recommended to also make a groove in line with the desired load. To do this, hold the drill
perpendicularly to the surface and make a 1cm-deep hole 3.5cm from the centre axis of
the upper hole, in line with the directional force. Now position the drill at a 45° angle and,
beginning from the hole just created, make a 6-10mm deep groove to join with the upper
hole. Clean well and test by inserting a "Superstar" eyebolt into the hole. The anchor must
be positioned correctly inside the groove. When the resin is applied, this ensures perfect
and permanent placement which is unaffected by vibrations and transversal force. Use the
drill to make any necessary adjustments.
4.
Clean the hole either with an appropriate pump or by blowing down a rubber tube. A
pipe-cleaner is also recommended to completely remove any dust from inside the hole.
5.
Using an injector gun, inject the correct amount of resin into the base of the hole and
along the groove.
6. Insert the anchor to a point about 1cm from the base and twist in semicircles to coat the
surface of the shank completely in resin. Now insert the "Superstar" fully into the groove.
A small amount of resin may exit from the hole edges and around the eye, demonstrating
a good fit. Use latex gloves throughout this procedure. Remove any excess resin from the
edges of the eyelet, sealing the edges. This is important to prevent water from entering in
the future. This is particularly important in marine environments.
7.
When using this anchor to protect overhangs or roofs, use the same process as above but
do not create the groove. Once the anchor is in place, hold it in position using a couple of
cocktail sticks (or similar...) between the edge of the hole and the shank's surface. Without
this the anchor has a tendency to fall out of the vertical hole. Once the resin has hardened
the two sticks can be easily removed.
8.
After applying the resin do not touch the anchor. Leave to set for at least 24 hours – if
possible for 2/3 days, depending on ambient temperature. Respect any advice given by
the resin's manufacturer.
Method "B"
As for method "A" up to and including step 4. However for obvious reasons, this system can not use the
groove method as described above. Instead, as soon as the hole has been drilled and cleaned, continue
as follows:
1. Take a phial of synthetic resin and hold for a few sections; the hand temperature should
loosen the resin and make it settle on the bottom. Insert the phial into the cleaned hole,
ensuring that any air contained within the phial faces out.
2. Insert the anchor into the hole with the phial and break this using a hammer. Strike the
head of the anchor hard, turning it at least ten times to coat the surface fully.
It is very important to execute this process accurately as the internal catalyst container
within the phial itself must break and mix completely with the resin. Without this
synthetic resin is ineffective.
Note: the process described above is difficult as the presence of the phial within the hole
causes substantial resistance when attempting to insert the anchor.
To remedy this, RAUMER has designed a small attachment (art.302) to be used with SDS
Plus drills which allows for perfect and rapid anchor placement without excessive effort.
3. Turn the eyebolt to face the directional force and wait at least 24 hours before use.
IMPORTANT NOTE: Resin placement using method "B" has some obvious benefits in terms of
convenience and practicality. However the quality, strength and durability factors are far from equal to
bicomponent epoxy resin, which we recommend for almost all situations. Either way, to ensure a high
quality placement we highly recommend using fresh resin which has recently been produced and has a
long expiry date
Attention: These devices are corrosion resistant, as required by law, but not for use in marine
environment.
Attention: the rope can be connected directly to all our Superstar, Masterfix and Radius type chemical
anchors, but not to the Antrax anchor
Resistence
Our products comply with the requirements of EN 959: 2018 and UNI 11578: 2015 - see attached
technical data sheet. They also comply with the requirements of UIAA 123.
Please note that the company Raumer disclaims any responsibility in case of improper installation and/or
use in inappropriate rocks.
Precautions for use
Attention: after a fall or a major impact, check:
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rock around the anchor: there must be no cracks;
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anchor: observe it visually and check that there are no cracks, deformation, and verify that
the anchor is not rotated or moved;
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If you're in doubt replace it. Use only if the external temperature is between -40 ° and + 50 ° C.
For safety purposes, it's essential to systems of arrest fall from a heigh, that the anchor point is always
placed, if possible, above the user; you use a complete safety belt; fixing is performed so as to minimize
potential falls and their height.
The position is essential for safely blocking a fall: carefully judge what will be the height of the fall, length
of rope and "pendulum" effect to avoid all possible obstacles (es. The ground, rubbing against the rocks,
etc.). Get used to always double systems, during your activities, for extra security. Always make sure that
connectors inserted in their anchorage are free to move and position in the right direction of load
application.
For safety purposes, it is essential, to the arrest systems, fall, that the anchor point is always placed, if
possible, above the user; use a complete safety belt; fix it to minimize potential falls and their height. The
position is essential for safely blocking a fall: carefully judge what will be the height of the fall, length of
cord and "pendulum" effect to avoid all possible obstacles (ex. the ground, rubbing against the rocks,
etc.). Always use double systems, during your activities, for an extra security.
Always make sure that connectors inserted in their anchorage are free to move and position in the right
direction of load application.
COMPLEMENTARY STANDARDS INFORMATIONS
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provide for a rescue plan and define the means to act quickly in case of difficulties (It
means to be trained to apply the appropriate rescue techniques).
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allow a sufficient height under the user so, in case of fall, do not collide with obstacles
(remember that also the length of the carabiner can affect on the height of the fall).
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check to use the product with respect to government regulations and the safety
regulations in force.
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respect all the instructions of use given in the general informations of each device used or
associated with this product.
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attention: you need health fitness for the activities at height.
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to the user of these devices must be provided all the instructions of use; the retailers must
deliver the device with these instructions, in the language of the country of use, when It's
sold out of the first country of destination
It's a user responsibility to record and store with these instructions, the information provided in the
inspection sheet.

GENERAL INFORMATIONS

Life time
The potential life time of the Raumer's products is undefined (it is advisable to replace them anyway
after 10 years). It is known that equipment may degrade progressively when it is used, so the actual life
time of the products can not be quantified precisely, but occurs when the product becomes obsolete in
the system or when it meets one of elimination.
The lifetime is also reduced considerably by the conditions and intensity of use: heavy use, contact with
chemicals substances, use near sea water or splashing water (in this case we recommend the use our
"Marine" anchors line, which are much more resistant to corrosion of salt), high temperatures, abrasions
or cuts, damage to parts/components of the product, chemical environments, mud, sand, snow, ice,
competence of the user, violent shocks , storage, are some of the factors that accelerating product wear.
Warning: the duration may be limited to only one use in specific conditions (contact with acids,
dangerous chemicals products, if the product suffers sharp falls or tensions, etc ... this list is not
exhaustive). If It's installed in a marine environment or other potentially corrosive environments, it would
be better to use materials with high corrosion resistance (see our line "marine"); despite this, we invites
the installer to monitor and inspect the anchors at regular intervals to check their status.
Attention: anchors installed in marine areas, on rocks containing ferrous inclusions or other minerals of
not certain nature, in some cases may suffer violent corrosive attacks that can compromise its use even
in very short time!
Attention: The life of the anchorage is limited in the case of an environmental stress corrosion cracking
SCC.
Elimination
Do not use the product:
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after a violent fall, since no visible deformations could be considerably impaired
resistance;
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if the result of the check is not satisfactory;
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when you do not know the entire history of its use and when it becomes obsolete and you
have the slightest doubt about its reliability;
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general wear of the plate and / or significant reduction of the section in correspondence
with the carabiner;
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if there're cracks, wear or defects;
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when corrosion severely alters the surface condition.
Destroy retired equipment to prevent further use.
Product obsolescence
The product may be judged obsolete and thus retired from service, when they occur, for example,
incompatibility with other equipment, changes in applicable standards, etc ...
Chemical products
All chemicals, solvents or corrosive substances can be very dangerous for these items. If there's a chance
to come in contact with these substances contact directly Raumer indicating composition and exact
name of the product, so we can respond properly after studying the case.
Changes and repairs
Modifications and/or repairs not authorized by the company Raumer are prohibited because they can
reduce product performance. Repairs or modifications must be carried out inside the department
production of Raumer Srl and not outside.
Warranty
This product has a 3-year warranty, against every defects in manufacturing or material.
The guarantee excludes oxidation, normal wear and tear, modifications or alterations, incorrect storage,
damage due to accidents, incorrect storage, negligence and improper use.
Transport
It does not need any special precautions for transportation, however avoid contact with chemical
reagents or other corrosive substances.
Maintenance and storage
The user should not perform any special maintenance, but should be limited to the cleaning of the
product as explained below.
Cleaning: frequently rinse the product only with lukewarm fresh water (max 40°C). Leave it to dry
naturally away from direct heat. Do not put the product in contact with corrosive substances or solvents;
do not store at extreme temperatures;
Storage: after cleaning and drying, store the equipments in a dry, cool, dark place (avoid UV rays),
chemically neutral place (absolutely avoid saline environments), away from sharp edges, heat, humidity,
corrosive substances or other potentially harmful conditions. Caution: Do not store when wet! Improper
storage, as well as the aging of the product, may damage it and impair its performance and safety.
Testing and conformity
This product is tested by the notified body n ° 2008 - DOLOMITICERT S.C.A.R.L., Z.I. Villanova - Longarone
(BL). This product is also tested and compliant with UIAA 123: Quality Label of the International Union of
Mountaineering Associations.
Attention: laboratory tests, the instructions for use and standards are not always able to reproduce the
practice, so the results obtained in real conditions of use in natural environments may sometimes differ
to a considerable degree. The best instructions can be had from continuous use under the supervision of
qualified and prepared instructors.
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