Superrollo TWIRL Manuel De L'utilisateur page 6

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4. General safety instructions
The use of defective equipment can be hazardous and lead to prop-
erty damage (electric shocks, fire and / or injury).
◆ Check the electrical awning crank (1) and charger (5) for damage before use.
◆ Never use defective or damaged equipment. Please contact our Customer Service
department in the event of faults.
◆ All repairs to the electrical awning crank (1) must be undertaken by authorised
customer service personnel.
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5. Correct usage
Only use the electrical awning crank (1)...
◆ ... for opening and closing standard patio awnings with crank drive.
IMPORTANT
Only use the manufacturer's original parts and accessories.
Operating conditions
◆ The awning system must be smooth running and may not stick.
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6. Incorrect use
◆ Using the equipment for purposes other than previously mentioned is impermissible.
◆ The TWIRL electrical awning crank is not intended for commercial use.
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7. Functional description
All conventional awnings can be conveniently opened and closed by means of the battery-
powered awning crank (1). In order to do so, the electrical awning crank (1) is assembled
with the crank rod (2/3) provided and hooked into the awning drive.
The speed of the electrical awning crank (1) can be infinitely adjusted depending on
requirements and the direction of rotation can be switched over with the help of a
reversing controller (12).
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8. Charging the battery (7)
The battery (7) must be fully charged before using the electrical awning crank (1) for
the first time or whenever the performance drops noticeably.
The battery reaches full capacity after 5 charging cycles.
Full performance is reached after approx. 5 charge / discharge cycles in the event that
the battery (7) is new or hasn't been used for an extended period of time.
NOTE
The battery (7) may warm slightly during the charging process. This does not indicate
a fault.
Risk of short-circuit or fire in the event of using the wrong charger
or battery.
◆ Only charge the battery (7) with the charger (5) provided.
◆ Only use the manufacturer's recommended battery (7).
◆ The charger (5) is certified for indoor use only.
Additional safety information for batteries and chargers. Failure to
observe this information can lead to mortal danger due to electric
shocks under certain circumstances.
◆ Do not charge the battery (7) in ambient temperatures under 4°C or over 40°C. The
charging process switches off automatically if the ambient temperature is too high.
As soon as the ambient temperature drops, the charging process will be resumed.
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Incorrect use leads to an increased risk of injury.
◆ Instruct all appropriate persons in the safe operation of the electrical awning crank.
◆ Use the electrical awning crank with due care and attention.
◆ Keep other people and children clear of the awning's path of travel during operation.
◆ Avoid allowing persons with limited physical abilities to operate the equipment and
prevent children from playing with the electrical awning crank.
◆ Store the electrical awning crank out of the reach of children.
Regular maintenance of awnings increases operational reliability.
◆ Check the awning regularly for poor balance or damaged lines and springs.
◆ Have damaged awnings repaired by a specialist firm.
Important information for safe operation.
◆ Immediately switch off the electrical awning crank (1) in the event that the awning
jams. Failure to do so can lead to severe recoiling.
In the event that the battery charge is insufficient, the electrical awning crank (1) can
also be operated manually.
The battery (7) can be recharged at any time with the help of the included charger (5).
In order to recharge the battery (7), it must be removed from the electrical awning
crank housing.
◆ Never open the charger (5) or the battery (7).
◆ Do not expose the battery (7) to direct moisture.
◆ The maximum storage temperature for the battery may not exceed 40°C. Store the
electrical awning crank (1) incl. charger (7) in a suitable place.
◆ Keep unused batteries (7) away from paper clips, coins, keys or other items made
of metal which could cause short circuiting to the plug contacts (10). Short circuiting
the plug contacts (10) on the battery (7) can lead to burns or fire.
◆ Dispose of faulty and damaged batteries in an environmentally compatible manner.
IMPORTANT Proceed as follows prior to extended periods of storage (e.g. in winter)
and in order to obtain maximum battery lifetime:
◆ Charge the battery (7) fully after final use.
◆ In order to obtain maximum battery (7) lifetime, the battery (7) should not be kept
permanently connected to the charger.
◆ Disconnect the charger from the mains and subsequently remove the charging plug
from the charging socket (9) as soon as the indicator light turns green.
◆ Repeat this charging process after approx. three months.
◆ Always store the awning crank and battery in dry rooms.
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