General Informations - RAUMER Antrax Manual Del Usuario

1. Choose an undamaged and solid area of rock away from edges.
2. Strike theurface with a hammer to determine the rock consistency.
3. Drill a hole perpendicular to the placement surface. (Please note: the hole must be
2mm wider than the shank diameter). The depth should be no more than 5mm
longer than the anchor shank to reduce resin waste. To op mise 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 direc onal force.
Now posi on 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
inser ng a "Superstar" eyebolt into the hole. The anchor must be posi oned
correctly inside the groove. When the resin is applied, this ensures perfect and
permanent placement which is unaffected by vibra ons 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, demonstra ng 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 par cularly
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 posi on
using a couple of cocktail s cks (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 ver cal
hole. Once the resin has hardened the two s cks can be easily removed.
8. A\er 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, con nue as follows:
1. Take a phial of synthe c resin and hold for a few sec ons; the hand temperature
should loosen the resin and make it se le on the bo om. 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 mes 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 synthe c resin is ineffec ve.
Note: the process described above is difficult as the presence of the phial within
the hole causes substan al resistance when a emp ng to insert the anchor.
To remedy this, RAUMER has designed a small a achment (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 direc onal 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 prac cality. However the quality, strength and durability factors are far from
equal to bicomponent epoxy resin, which we recommend for almost all situa ons. 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
A en on: These devices are corrosion resistant, as required by law, but not for use in marine
environment.
Resistence
Our products comply with the requirements of EN 959: 2007 and UNI 11578: 2015 - see a ached
Art. 160 – 119 – 518 – 151 – 125 – 525 – 519 – 520 - 521
technical data sheet. They also comply with the requirements of UIAA 123-2 .
Please note that the company Raumer disclaims any responsibility in case of improper
installa on and/or use in inappropriate rocks.
Precau ons for use
A en on: a\er a fall or a major impact, check:
– rock around the anchor: there must be no cracks;
– anchor: observe it visually and check that there are no cracks, deforma on, and
verify that the anchor is not rotated or moved;
If you're in doubt replace it. Use only if the external temperature is between -40 ° and + 50 ° C.
For safety purposes, it's essen al 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 poten al falls and their height.
The posi on is essen al 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 ac vi es, for extra
security. Always make sure that connectors inserted in their anchorage are free to move and
posi on in the right direc on of load applica on.
For safety purposes, it is essen al, 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 poten al falls
and their height. The posi on is essen al 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 ac vi es, for an
extra security.
Always make sure that connectors inserted in their anchorage are free to move and posi on in
the right direc on of load applica on.
COMPLEMENTARY STANDARDS INFORMATIONS
– provide for a rescue plan and define the means to act quickly in case of difficul es
(It means to be trained to apply the appropriate rescue techniques).
– 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).
– check to use the product with respect to government regula ons and the safety
regula ons in force.
– respect all the instruc ons of use given in the general informa ons of each device
used or associated with this product.
– a en on: you need health fitness for the ac vi es at height.
– to the user of these devices must be provided all the instruc ons of use; the
retailers must deliver the device with these instruc ons, in the language of the
country of use, when It's sold out of the first country of des na on
It's a user responsibility to record and store with these instruc ons, the informa on provided in
the inspec on sheet.

GENERAL INFORMATIONS

Life me
The poten al life me of the Raumer's products is undefined (it is advisable to replace them
anyway a\er 10 years). It is known that equipment may degrade progressively when it is used, so
the actual life me of the products can not be quan fied precisely, but occurs when the product
becomes obsolete in the system or when it meets one of elimina on.
The life me is also reduced considerably by the condi ons 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 accelera ng product wear.
Warning: the dura on may be limited to only one use in specific condi ons (contact with acids,
dangerous chemicals products, if the product suffers sharp falls or tensions, etc ... this list is not
exhaus ve). If It's installed in a marine environment or other poten ally corrosive environments,
it would be be er 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.
A en on: anchors installed in marine areas, on rocks containing ferrous inclusions or other
minerals of not certain nature, in some cases may suffer violent corrosive a acks that can
compromise its use even in very short me!
Elimina on
Do not use the product:
– a\er a violent fall, since no visible deforma ons could be considerably impaired
resistance;
– if the result of the check is not sa sfactory;
– when you do not know the en re history of its use and when it becomes obsolete
and you have the slightest doubt about its reliability;
– general wear of the plate and / or significant reduc on of the sec on in
correspondence with the carabiner;
– if there're cracks, wear or defects;
–
when corrosion severely alters the surface condi on.
Destroy re red equipment to prevent further use.
Product obsolescence
The product may be judged obsolete and thus re red from service, when they occur, for
example, incompa bility 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 indica ng composi on
and exact name of the product, so we can respond properly a\er studying the case.
Changes and repairs
Modifica ons and/or repairs not authorized by the company Raumer are prohibited because
they can reduce product performance. Repairs or modifica ons must be carried out inside the
department produc on of Raumer Srl and not outside.
Warranty
This product has a 3-year warranty, against every defects in manufacturing or material.
The guarantee excludes oxida on, normal wear and tear, modifica ons or altera ons, incorrect
storage, damage due to accidents, incorrect storage, negligence and improper use.
Transport
It does not need any special precau ons for transporta on, 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: a\er 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 poten ally harmful condi ons. Cau on: Do not
store when wet! Improper storage, as well as the aging of the product, may damage it and impair
its performance and safety.
Tes ng and conformity
This product is conform in accordance with art. 10 of Direc ve 89/686/EEC by the No fied Body
n°2008 - DOLOMITICERT S.C.A.R.L.Z.I., Via Villanova – Longarone (BL).
This product is also tested and complies UIAA 123-2: Quality Label of the Interna onal Climbing
and Mountaineering Federa on.
A en on: laboratory tests, the instruc ons for use and standards are not always able to
reproduce the prac ce, so the results obtained in real condi ons of use in natural environments
may some mes differ to a considerable degree. The best instruc ons can be had from
con nuous use under the supervision of qualified and prepared instructors.
05 - 2015