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CLEAR

flood barrier

Deployment in as little as 3 seconds: the fastest RAPID barrier

Transparent barrier that protects without obstructing the view.

(Patent) The transparent flood barrier, with its attractive design, does not obstruct the view of the door it protects, nor does it block the view of the landscape. Its mechanism is simple, and it can be installed just as simply and QUICKLY.

Materials:

  • Made of transparent plastic suitable for use in fresh or saltwater
  • Anticorodal aluminium; protected with a silver/natural-coloured anodised finish as standard
  • A2 Stainless Steel Fasteners
  • Special gasket for fresh or salt water (your choice). Replaceable

Available sizes

Maximum dimensions*:

  • 170 x 40 H
  • 130 x 100 H

Minimum dimensions*:

  • 23 x 30 H

Available heights:

  • 30/40/50/60/70/80/90/100

*Measurements in centimetres. Possible widths for the specified height

PLEASE NOTE: for greater widths, additional units can be positioned side by side and connected using the removable Union Post, which can also connect the barrier to other removable devices.

Other features

  • Sample No. 001, measuring 170×100 cm, was tested
  • From the outside toward the interior of the area to be protected, it can also be positioned with the user inside.
  • This is a very important factor to carefully consider before purchasing the device, especially if you need to deploy multiple devices in an emergency: the CLEAR model is ready in as little as 3 seconds and is the most RAPID ever.
  • Suitable for residential properties such as houses and villas, basement or underground entrances, shopping centres, storefronts, or shops; and for any setting where temporary security flood barriers are needed at doors and windows or along urban and suburban roads and pathways.
  • It can be used as a splash guard against water or snow in front of an entrance facing a street or other high-traffic area, or simply to slow down flooding.

I choose CLEAR because the designers have solved these issues for me:

Minimal side sealing profiles
  • Protruding just 3.2 cm into the side reveal, reducing the risk of impact
  • Suitable for restoring smoothness, straightness and/or right angles to the side-reveal surfaces of the opening to be protected against flooding.
  • They can be painted a colour similar to the wall
  • To prevent the awkward bump against the edge in the case of the standard-height model
  • They can be painted a colour similar to the wall

We can supply covers to conceal fasteners and mechanisms that can be attached and removed with just four turns of a screw, in standard or custom sizes, and painted in the colour of your choice.

Positioning the special panel compresses all three gaskets in a single movement.

With a simple motion and with as little friction as possible, thanks to the rotation of special self-lubricating rollers.

Thanks to the L-shaped sealing profiles, this special panel can be grasped by hand using the ergonomic carrying and control handles located on the top of the panel. With your arms outstretched, you lift it just 3 cm using your leg muscles, which normally support your body weight.

  • The first closure holds the special panel in place to provide a secure seal against water.
  • The second one is there to keep the Special Panel from falling over in the wind
  • The third option is the ability to lock it with padlocks (upon request)

Our QR code, engraved directly on the flood barrier, links you to our website www.rapid.sm, where you can download the user and maintenance manual—available in 5 languages—before each use. The QR code also provides direct contact with the supplier in case the Partner is unavailable.

This identification number, which only RAPID has been issuing since 2017, contains the entire history of your flood protection device, ensuring seamless after-sales support—from locating replacement parts to handling any recalls.

Known defects identified and avoided as the original design was progressively developed

Preserving the view and the aesthetic appeal of what lies behind
  • Some municipalities require that the view of exterior windows and doors NEVER be obstructed
  • Visual pollution is a pressing issue that needs to be addressed so as not to negatively impact people’s quality of life

Minimalist, elegant aluminium profiles that can be painted if desired

  • Do not use a “U”-shaped guide rail—also known as a “C”-shaped guide rail—that forces the user to lift the panel using only their arms, raising it above the height of the guide rails, which is no small problem, especially if the user lacks the necessary strength.
  • Be careful not to scratch or cut through the gasket when inserting the panel into the “C”- or “U”-shaped guides before the weather alert.
  • Avoid the lengthy process of pressing the panel against the guide rail and/or lower surface with screws or screw-operated handwheels.
  • Rigid side mechanisms that, when the panel is wide, prevent both clamps from being fully engaged
  • Precisely aligned stops or catches hold the panel securely under pressure. Even a slight shift in the drilled holes or possible panel warping can prevent simultaneous engagement, requiring the panel to be pressed twice and released twice during removal.
  • The breakage of aluminium or other metal fasteners—whether screwed or riveted—used to hold the device in the closed position
  • Ergonomic handgrip for operating the knobs
  • Padlock system
  • Painting of the frame (excluding the threshold profile) and/or the door panel
  • Up to 2 years for gaskets used and stored in accordance with the manufacturer’s instructions
  • Up to 10 years, excluding gaskets

DISCLAIMER: WARNING! If the opening is a designated safety exit, a safety plan must approve the use of another suitable exit before the flood barrier is fitted. Otherwise, the space to be protected must contain no people or anything else that could be put at risk. Dripping is within the permitted sealing tolerance, although it does not necessarily occur. Additional protective measures are recommended when the device protects hazardous areas.

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RAPID flood barriers
Tested at
Istituto Giordano

Discover our RAPID line of flood barriers, which come with a test certificate for the prototype tested at the Istituto Giordano, offering reliable flood protection combined with ergonomics, ease of use, quality and safety.

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