Important Safety Instructions - Hornbach 5905357 Manuel D'installation Et De L'utilisateur

IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

WARNING NOTICE - FOR THE SAFETY OF PER-
SONS, IT IS IMPORTANT TO FOLLOW THESE IN-
STRUCTIONS
THESE INSTRUCTIONS ARE TO BE KEPT
∙ WARNING! Working at high altitudes bears the risk
of falling. Always wear appropriate fall protection.
∙ If the awning needs to be installed at higher levels
that require the use of ropes, make sure the awn-
ing is:
- taken out of its packaging,
- the ropes are suitable to carry the load and fixed
in a way that they cannot slip,
- the awning is lifted evenly and horizontally.
The same applies to the dismantling of the awning.
∙ Ladders and scaffolding may not be positioned
against or attached to the awning. A firm footing
and level ground is necessary for their support.
∙ Only use ladders and scaffolding with a sufficiently
high load-bearing capacity.
∙ At first use, make sure that no person or animal is
present in the extraction area of the awning. Check
if the fastenings and mounting brackets are still
tight after the first extraction.
∙ Use the awning only as specified in the intended
use. Changes such as additions or conversions
that are not provided by the manufacturer, may be
made only with the written consent of the manu-
facturer.
∙ Ensure that children and persons who cannot cor-
rectly assess the dangers of improper use and mis-
use, do not operate the awning. Awnings in need
of repair, with high wear or damage to the cover or
frame, may not be used.
∙ Prior to each operation, visually check the awning
for damages. If damage is visible, stop using the
awning immediately and seek for authorized per-
sonnel to repair the damage.
∙ Do not touch moving parts during operation.
∙ There is the potential of crushing, squashing and
cutting between front profile, articulated arms,
moving profiles and the housing, especially when
operating the awning with automatic controls.
∙ Prevent clothing or body parts from getting caught
and drawn-in by the awning.
∙ When working in the extraction area of the awning,
make sure that it cannot be operated accidentally.
Therefore remove the hand crank and store it in a
safe place or switch off the power supply for the
system and take safety precautions against unin-
tended reactivation.
∙ The use of tensioning cables or additional load
(e.g. hanging objects to the awning) can cause
serious damage or crash to the awning and are not
permitted.
∙ Foliage or other foreign objects on the awning
cloth, the top cover and in the guide rails must
be removed immediately, as they can damage or
crash the awning.
∙ If the pitch angle of the awning is less than 14° (25
%), it shall not be extended during rain, due to the
danger of water pockets that can damage or crash
the awning.
∙ Retract the awning during rain, snow or wind to
avoid damage. If a wind sensor is used in combina-
tion with an electric drive, set it according to the
wind resistance class of your awning.
∙ Do not extend the awning during snow or frost
(danger of frozen fabric). Snow and/or ice can de-
stroy the awning. Automatic controls must be set
to manual operation under such conditions, e.g.
winter operation.
∙ Only use manufacturer-approved replacement
parts.
∙ When dismantling and disposing of the awning,
the prestressed parts (e.g. articulated arms, back
pull systems) must be completely relaxed or se-
cured to prevent accidental deployment.
∙ WARNING! Possibility of injury or death by electric
shock!
∙ During installation, always observe the national
installation regulations.
∙ When working on the awning, make sure that the
power supply for the awning is switched off and
take safety precautions against unintended reacti-
vation.
∙ Children must not play with the controls of the
awning. Store remote controls out of the reach of
children.
∙ Regularly check the awning for signs of wear or
damage to the cables. If damage is visible, stop
using the system immediately and seek for author-
ized personnel to repair the damage.
∙ Changes to the design or configuration of equip-
ment may not be made without consulting the
manufacturer or his authorized representative.
∙ The switch must be mounted in sight of the front
profile, but away from moving components, in a
height that corresponds with the national rules
for disabled people (preferably less than 1.30 m, if
possible).
∙ If a manually operated emergency system is sup-
plied, it must be accessible in a height of less than
1.80 m.
∙ An awning with electric drive cannot be retracted
without electricity. Therefore it is recommended,
especially in windy regions with frequent power
outages, to operate the awning with a manually
operated emergency system or an emergency
power supply.
∙ Caution when operating the retracted awning
manually, because it can fall down quickly due to
weak or broken springs.
For use of batteries
∙ CAUTION! Explosion hazard when the batteries are
not replaced correctly. Only replace by batteries of
the same type. Pay attention to the correct polarity.
∙ Do not expose batteries (battery pack or inserted
batteries) to excessive heat from sunlight, fire, etc.
Protect from mechanical shocks. Keep dry and
clean. Keep out of reach of children.
∙ Do not open, disassemble, cut open, or short-
circuit batteries. Do not use old and new batteries
together.
∙ Observe the safety notes and other notes on the
battery and its packaging.
∙ Remove leaking batteries and clean the battery
compartment thoroughly. Avoid contact with eyes
and skin.
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