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(Patent) The foldable flood barrier that you can unfold by compressing its gaskets—even with just ONE finger—and when you remove it, it leaves no trace whatsoever—not even a frame or a mounting hole—thus preserving the appearance and original width of the opening.
L - Custom width.
H - Available fixed heights: 32/42/52/62/72/82/92
NOTE: To achieve greater widths or to use lighter flood-control devices, purchase the removable connecting post, which can be positioned as needed, allowing you to connect an unlimited number of devices—even different models—to form linear barriers: straight, angled, or perimeter barriers.
IMPORTANT: Check the horizontal seal at the corners, and if it does not fit flush against the surfaces, reposition it by gently pressing it into place with your finger.
For corner support, lightweight locking, easy locking, secure locking, safety locking, internal and external locking, locking above the flood level, and scratch resistance.
A rust-free lightweight alloy with excellent resistance to galvanic corrosion when in contact with water, but only during periods of emergency (approximately 10 days a year in Venice).
Our patent allows you to pressurize it by pressing the gaskets against the shoulders with a smooth motion, using as little as a single finger, without unnecessary effort, and gradually expanding it to the correct width without it shrinking.
Because there are no protrusions on the side of the room to be protected, the flood barrier can be mounted on any external frame of the existing window or door, even if the frame is flush with the sash or threshold profile
By designing the lever handle with an ergonomic grip, we have improved the grip and achieved better force distribution; we have also made it extendable in case it is needed to assist people with limited strength, or for devices where the vertical gasket is thicker due to industrial manufacturing tolerances, or for irregularities in the access panels—it is designed for opening and closing from the outside; Versatile users can also use it for opening and closing from the inside.
The patented and OPTIONAL Top Handle makes it easier to open the lock from both the inside and outside and prevents the security-head screw of the lock kit from being unscrewed, thereby enhancing security
Its four special patented sliders, located at the four corners of the flood barrier, rest against the frame of the existing window or door without causing irreparable damage to its finish—whether paint or otherwise—while also protecting the skin from scratches and cuts caused by the sharp edges of the profiles.
We designed the device with numerous anti-pinch features incorporated into the mechanisms and various moving parts.
It is also designed to prevent fingers from getting crushed during the closing process and to prevent the flood barrier from bending outward in the event of strong winds or improper positioning.
To ensure a snug fit against the side panels, we’ve made “straight” cuts in the gasket below, thereby improving the watertight seal. They are always available as replacement parts.
Thanks to our patent, we have managed to ensure that the gasket stretches by less than 60% only on the outer edge, ensuring long-lasting durability without premature cracking.
The padlock located beneath the removable handle, following exposure to murky or saltwater, may have had its keyhole clogged, requiring the use of pliers or other tools to open it; this posed a serious risk of crushing or cutting the fingers, potentially severing them; the use of a rivet as a fastener did not prevent its removal by drilling through it while the padlock mechanism was still locked.
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 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.
The Moderna flood barrier could be inserted in a folded position between the two jambs and diagonally, crossing the frame of the outer window or door to rest against the inner frame. This problem can also be solved by attaching a single square tubular profile to one jamb and adding an L-shaped sealing profile to hold the flood barrier in place against water pressure.
The flood barrier is inserted between the two side rails of the access opening and extended there; as it extends, it simultaneously compresses the side gaskets. About halfway through the movement, a resistance point is encountered that opposes the force applied to the control handle by the user as the barrier extends, This resistance can only be overcome by applying additional force to the handle, causing a sudden and rapid movement until the bulkhead reaches the closed position.
This stalling and snapping is caused by the misalignment of the hinge connecting the two half-bulkheads; this misalignment causes the bulkhead to expand beyond the width necessary to ensure watertight integrity, and then to suddenly CONTRACT due to the excessive compression of the side elastic gaskets, narrowing to the correct width required for watertight integrity.
It is clear that this stubborn jam does not improve the device’s watertightness or benefit the user; rather, it merely imposes a LIMIT ON USE of the device by a user who has the strength to overcome it. Moreover, it is well known that in an emergency, the user of working age is not at home during working hours, and the substitute at home may not have enough strength to open it.
Due to the aforementioned resistance, particularly from weaker individuals or those with less strength, the anti-flooding device may fail to be properly positioned, potentially leading to flooding.
Furthermore, it is proportional to the height of the flood barrier, and either to the unevenness of the abutments or to the lack of orthogonal geometry of the access, as is sometimes or often the case in the structural space of the access.
It prevents the window from resting against the frame, with the frame and sash in the same plane, thereby preventing the window from opening fully and the flood barrier from positioning correctly; this contact is necessary to replicate the conditions present during the safety test conducted by the certification body.
Although the exact timing is uncertain, a crack formed in the seal lip at the point where the anti-flooding device bends, on the outer side, because theoretically it should stretch up to 800%, but with an eccentric hinge, it must stretch up to 6,500% (from 1 mm to 65 mm), resulting in a crack in the seal lip.
Between the fixed-width bulkhead—into which the lever control handle is inserted—and the variable-width bulkhead that makes up the flood barrier, we conducted a crushing test using a medium-density carrot; the end result was a sort of carrot purée.
The padlock located beneath the removable handle, following exposure to murky or saltwater, may have had its keyhole clogged, requiring the use of pliers or other tools to open it; this posed a serious risk of crushing or cutting the fingers, potentially severing them; the use of a rivet as a fastener did not prevent its removal by drilling through it while the padlock mechanism was still locked.
Since it does not conform to the shape of the hands, it does not offer the same ergonomic benefits.
The standard model may not be sufficient, especially for users with less strength; the absence of this optional feature prevents the user from utilizing a force multiplier, which is necessary if the extension movement is not smooth due to an uneven range of motion, causing the user to encounter a resistance that overpowers their strength, followed by a sudden, harsh jerk.
Since they are not rectangular in shape, they either make less contact with the surface of the shoulder pads or cannot be pressed firmly against the fabric when the device is extended to smooth out the crease, and they do not guide the scissors to ensure a straight, flush cut of the lower horizontal seam.
The sharp edges and rough edges of aluminum profiles can scratch the mounting frames and may also accidentally injure your hands.
DISCLAIMER: WARNING! If the access point is designated as a SAFETY ZONE, a safety plan must be in place to validate the use of an alternative, appropriate measure before installing the flood barrier; otherwise, the area to be protected from flooding must remain free of people or other objects that could be endangered inside it. Dripping falls within the seal’s tolerance range, although this is not mandatory. When installing the barrier to protect hazardous areas, it is recommended to implement additional safety measures as well.
