C A M P Alpinist Pro Auto Semi Auto Installation Guide

C A M P Alpinist Pro Auto Semi Auto

Product Information

The product is manufactured by C.A.M.P. SpA, which stands for Costruzione Articoli Montagna Premana. The product is compliant with the new European Regulation (EU) 2016/425 and is named Alpinist Pro. The product comes in various sizes, which are Ref.2526C, Ref.2682C, Ref.2451C, Ref.2453C, Ref.2450C, Ref.2452C, and Ref.2683C.

Product Usage Instructions

1. Before using the product, ensure that it is the right size for you.
2. Read the instruction manual carefully before use.
3. Make sure that the product is in good condition and has no visible signs of wear and tear.
4. Attach the product to your equipment using the appropriate connectors.
5. Ensure that the product is securely attached before use.
6. Follow all safety guidelines while using the product.
7. Inspect the product regularly for any signs of damage or wear and tear.
8. Store the product in a dry and cool place away from direct sunlight when not in use.
9. Refer to the instruction manual for information on when to perform the next inspection of the product.

GENERAL INFORMATION

The C.A.M.P. group meets the needs of mountaineers and climbers with light and innovative products. These are designed, tested and manufactured to a certified quality system, ensuring reliable and safe products. These instructions inform you about the correct use throughout the life of the product: read, understand and keep these instructions. If lost, you can download the instructions from the web site www.camp.it. The EU declaration of conformity can be also downloaded from our site. The retailer must provide the instruction manual in the language of the country where the product is to be sold.

USE
This equipment should be used only by trained and competent persons. Otherwise the user should be under the direct supervision of a trained and competent person. This notice will not teach you the techniques for climbing, alpinism or any other associated activity: you must have received qualified instruction before using this product. Climbing, and any other activity for which these products may be used, is inherently dangerous. The consequences of incorrect selection, misuse or poor maintenance of equipment could result in damage, serious injury or death. The user must be medically fit and capable to control his own security and any possible emergency situations. The product should only be used as instructed and no alterations should be made to it. It may be used in conjunction with any appropriate items of suitable specification and according to the EN standards, with due consideration to the limitations of each individual piece of equipment. This leaflet shows examples of improper utilizations of this product. Note that it is impossible to show or imagine all improper utilizations and that this product should be used only in the way specified by the manufacturer in this leaflet. If possible this product should be treated as personal. MAINTENANCE
Cleaning of the textile and plastic parts: rinse in clean water and neutral soap (max temperature 30°C) and dry naturally away from direct heat. Cleaning of the metallic parts: rinse in clean water and then dry. Temperature: Always keep this product below 80°C so as not to affect the performance of the product. Chemicals: withdraw the product from service if it comes into contact with chemical reagents, solvents or fuels which could affect the performance of the product.

STORAGE
Store unpacked in a cool, dry, dark place away from heat sources, high humidity, sharp edges, corrosives or other possible causes of damage.

RESPONSIBILITY
The company C.A.M.P. spa, or the distributor, will not accept any responsibility for damage, injury or death resulting from misuse of or from modifications to a CAMP branded product. It is the user’s responsibility at all times to ensure that he/she understands the correct and safe use of any equipment supplied by or from C.A.M.P. spa, that he/she uses it only for the purposes for which it is designed and that he/she practices all proper safety procedures. Before using the equipment, take all necessary steps to familiarise yourself with rescue techniques should an emergency occur. You personally assume all the risks and responsibilities for your actions and decisions: if you are not able or not in a position to assume these, do not use this equipment.

3 YEAR WARRANTY
This product is warranted against any faults in materials or manufacture for 3 years from the purchase date. Limitations of warranty include: normal wear and tear, modifications or alterations, incorrect storage, corrosion, damage due to accidents or negligence, use for which this product is not specifically designed.

SPECIFIC INFORMATION

INSTRUCTIONS FOR USE
Selection of the crampons
The product is intended for use to protect against the risk of slipping in the practice of mountaineering on snow, ice and mixed terrain.
Before each use, check the type of boots on which the crampon will be mounted (with automatic/semi-automatic fastening). Depending on the needs, you will select the crampons with the most suitable characteristics (table A).

Note:

• The soles of the boots must be rigid or semi-rigid.

• The sizes are purely illustrative and may vary from one boot model to another.

• For transportation use a case (fig.1).

• To avoid the risk of snow accumulation under the crampons, always use your crampons with Antibotts.

Fastening the crampons on the boots

Front binding adjustment
The fastener in figure 2a anticipates the use of boots with automatic attachment. The fastener in fig.2b is for boots without automatic attachment or on which automatic attachment does not fit correctly.

The front edge of the sole must align with the corresponding edge of the crampon as closely as possible (fig.3).

In order to achieve this, the selected type of fastener must be inserted in the best position (3 positions for each side of the front binding). For assembly, see figures 2a and 2b.

Length adjustment
On the centre shaft there is a double row of numbered holes. You can select the most suitable position by rotating the adjustment spring slightly and choosing the even or odd numbers (fig.4).

Adjust the length of the crampon, aligning it with the length of the boot so that the rear tips of the heel do not protrude from the profile created by the sole of the heel, but that they follow the same form or stay slightly inside it. Once adjustment has been completed, the crampon should fit the boot reasonably well without the closing system fastened (fig.5). Fastening and adjustment of the tail to the boot for Automatic and Semi-automatic configuration

The crampon will be firmly attached to the boot thanks to the tail (rear fastener with an adjustable precision lever).
The height of the precision lever can be adjusted to 3 positions. In order to configure it, the tape sling must be loosened, the orange safety plate must be lifted and at that point the desired position can be selected (fig.6).

The fastener itself also has two possible adjustments in the respective holes located beside the heel (fig.7).

If the overall adjustment is carried out correctly, the closing of the tail will require some effort (fig.8).

For the Automatic method, pass the fastening tape sling around the ankle as illustrated in fig.9a.
For the Semi-automatic method, pass the fastening tape sling around the plastic lacing of the front fastener as illustrated in fig.9b.

Fasten energetically, passing the tape through the double buckle. Adjust the length of the tape sling so that no less than 8 cm of tape remain after the double buckle (fig.10).

Final check for all configurations
Before using the crampons, the user should carry out a fitting check in a safe place to ensure that the crampons fit well on the boots for the intended use: the crampon must not move when forced in different directions. Warning: a poorly adjusted crampon can result in crampon loss.
Sharpening
Sharpen the points with a file as illustrated in fig.11. Do not use a grinder which, heating the material, risks modifying its mechanical properties.

REVISION
The safety of users depends upon the continued efficiency and durability of the equipment. In addition to the normal inspection required before, during and after each use, this product must be inspected by a skilled person every 12 months, starting from date the product is first used; this date and the subsequent checks must be recorded on the product’s life sheet: keep this literature for inspection and reference for the life of the device. Check the legibility of  the product’s markings.
In case of one of the following defects are present, the product should be withdrawn from service immediately:

• point shorter than 2 cm
• presence of cracks on the plastic or metal parts, particularly on the horizontal structures level
•  permanent deformation of a metallic part
• unauthorised modification to the product (welding, drilling, etc.)
• deep corrosion that seriously alters the surface state of the metal (which does not disappear after a light rubbing with emery paper)
• presence of cuts or burns on the lacing systems, failure to lock of the fastening systems
• front point worn down to the first tooth
• breakage of an Antibott connection or serious cut.

Any product or component showing any defect or wear, or if in doubt, should be withdrawn from service immediately. Each product in the safety system can be damaged during a fall and must be always inspected before use it again. Do not continue to use a product after a major fall because a damage may have occurred, even no external signs are visible.

LIFETIME

• Metal parts: The lifetime of the product is unlimited.
• Textile parts: The lifetime of the product is 10 years from the date the product is first used and (taking storage into consideration) in any case cannot exceed the end of the twelfth year from manufacturing (i.e. manufacture year 2021, lifetime until end of 2033, or 10 year from the date of first use, whichever comes first).

Metal parts / Textile parts: The lifetime is understood to be in the absence of causes which would place the product out of order with the condition that periodic inspections are carried out at least once every 12 months starting from the date the product is first used and the results are recorded on the life sheet of the product.
The following factors can reduce the lifetime of the product: intense use, damage to components of the product, contact with chemical substances, high temperatures, tears and abrasions, violent impacts, failure to maintain as recommended. If a product is suspected to be no longer safe and reliable, replace the product or contact C.A.M.P. or the distributor before continuing use.

TRANSPORTATION
Protect the product from risks such as those detailed above. To facilitate transportation and to take up less space in a backpack the heel slide can be separated from the front platform, remembering the position in order not to lose the crampon adjustment.

MARKING

1. Name of the manufacturer
2. Name of the device
3. Conformity marking according to European regulation (EU) 2016/425
4. Read the instructions for use
5. Month and year of manufacture (Batch number)
6. Right foot/left foot identification

References

• camp.it

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