C A M P Alpinist Pro Auto Semi Auto Installation Guide
- June 9, 2024
- C A M P
Table of Contents
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
- Before using the product, ensure that it is the right size for you.
- Read the instruction manual carefully before use.
- Make sure that the product is in good condition and has no visible signs of wear and tear.
- Attach the product to your equipment using the appropriate connectors.
- Ensure that the product is securely attached before use.
- Follow all safety guidelines while using the product.
- Inspect the product regularly for any signs of damage or wear and tear.
- Store the product in a dry and cool place away from direct sunlight when not in use.
- 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:
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The soles of the boots must be rigid or semi-rigid.
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The sizes are purely illustrative and may vary from one boot model to another.
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For transportation use a case (fig.1).
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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
- Name of the manufacturer
- Name of the device
- Conformity marking according to European regulation (EU) 2016/425
- Read the instructions for use
- Month and year of manufacture (Batch number)
- Right foot/left foot identification