About these instructions About these instructions Target group Work on air-termination systems may only be carried out by qualified people: For lightning protection systems according to IEC 62305, e.g. a – lightning protection specialist. This specialist must know the lightning protection standards applicable at the mounting location, as well as Installation the generally recognised rules of technology.
The FangFix system is not designed for any other purpose than the one described here. If the FangFix system is used for another purpose, any liability, warranty or damage claims shall be rendered null and void. 6 | EN OBO Bettermann...
Safety Safety General safety information Observe the following general safety information: – If there is a lightning strike, lethal currents can flow through the light- ning protection system. Never work on the elements of the lightning protection system during a thunderstorm or if there is the risk of one. –...
System description FangFix base The FangFix base is used as edge protection and, together with the FangFix clamp and an integrated anchor, ensures safe anchoring of the air-termination rod in the base. Type Suitable for Nominal size Ø Item no F-FIX-B10 FangFix concrete block 295 mm...
3 Step: Determining the maximum gust speed The maximum gust speed can be determined based on the wind zone and terrain category. The maximum gust speed must be deter- mined at the project location. 10 | EN OBO Bettermann...
Planning an installation Determining the number of concrete blocks required The tilt and slip resistance of air-termination rods must be determined on a project-by-project basis. Based on the maximum gust speed, the num- ber and size (10 or 16 kg) of concrete blocks required can be determined for the air-termination rod used.
IEC 62305- Options for mechanical fastening of the air-termination rod: Insulated V fastening, item no. 5408978 Adjustable insulating beam, item no. 5408852 = 0.5 = 0.5 Fig 2: Mechanical fastening of the air-termination rod 12 | EN OBO Bettermann...
Mounting the FangFix system Mounting the FangFix system Danger of collapse! WARNING Excessive loads can lead to the roof collapsing. Take the approved roof loads into account and, if necessary, agree with the building constructor. Risk of damage! ATTENTION Depending on the roof material, the FangFix concrete blocks can cause damage.
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Push the air-ter- mination rod completely into the anchor of the FangFix base. 4. Push the air-termination rod through the FangFix clamp and concrete block into the anchor of the base. 14 | EN OBO Bettermann...
Checking the FangFix system Fig 6: Connecting the round conductor 5. Loosen the screw of the FangFix clamp. 6. Push the round conductor (Rd 8) through the FangFix clamp. 7. Tighten the screw of the FangFix clamp. AF: 13 mm, tightening torque: 12 Nm. Checking the FangFix system The FangFix system must be checked as part of the testing of the entire lightning protection system according to IEC 62305-3 and EN 62305-3,...
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