• When the awning is extended, various natural
forces resulting from wind and rain will have an
influence on the awning. These, in part, significant
forces must be absorbed by the awning and trans-
ferred to the mounting plane via the fixing brack-
ets. Before first use, make sure that all screws are
firmly tightened.
• Extreme loads may exert great stress on the fixing
screws. Therefore, please ensure that the instal-
lation surface has sufficient capacity for these
loads. Consult a professional if you are unsure.
• Safe and risk-free use of the awning can be guar-
anteed only if the awning is checked and main-
tained on a regular basis. Inspect the awning reg-
ularly for signs of wear or damage to its covering
material or frame.
• In order to avoid damages, do not extend the
awning when there are strong winds.
• Use only suitable fixtures for installing the prod-
uct. The type and dimensions of the fixtures
depends on the type of masonry and the weight of
the product. Please ask a specialist to assist in
selecting the correct items.
• Awnings are heavy. Make sure that the folding
arm awning is installed by at least two people.
• Do not allow children or pets to play in the instal-
lation area during assembly.
• Make sure that your hands remain clean during
the installation work in order to prevent soiling of
the awning cloth.
• Plastic bags in the packaging may be dangerous
for infants. Keep children away to rule out any
risks.
• Only use original spare parts. Only these replace-
ment parts are designed and suitable for the
device. Other replacement parts will not only lead
to an invalidation of the warranty, they may also
endanger you and your environment.
• Children or any other persons, who are not in a
position to operate the product safely and care-
fully due to insufficient physical, psychic or sen-
sory conditions, are not allowed to use or mount
the product.
• Store the radio remote controls out of the reach of
children. Do not permit children to play with the
control unit of the awning.
• Make sure you always wear the required personal
protective clothing.
• Exercise caution and only work when in a good
condition: If you are tired, ill, if you have ingested
alcohol, medication or illegal drugs, do not use the
product as you are not in a condition to use it
safely.
Handling rechargeable devices
• Risk of fire! Only use batteries approved by the
manufacturer. This device contains a rechargea-
ble battery that cannot be replaced. WARNING!
Only use the detachable power supply unit (model
YS16-1381300) that was delivered with the
device to charge the rechargeable battery. The
power supply unit is marked with this symbol:
• Prior to connecting the charger, verify that the
power supply connection corresponds with the
connecting data of the device.
• The fuse must be a residual current circuit-
breaker with a measured residual current of no
more than 30 mA.
• Only charge the battery in closed rooms.
• Ensure that the device is switched off before
installing the battery.
• Never switch on the device during the charging
process.
• Fluid can escape from the battery when used
incorrectly. Battery fluid may result in skin irrita-
tions and burns. Avoid contact! In the event of
accidental contact, rinse thoroughly with water.
Immediately seek the aid of a physician in the
event of eye contact.
Qualification
Installation by specialists only
• The installation instructions are designed for use
by a qualified technician who has thorough knowl-
edge of the following areas:
– Occupational safety, operational safety and
accident prevention regulations
– Working with ladders and scaffolding
– Handling and transport of long, heavy compo-
nents
– Working with tools and machines
– Installation of fixing materials
– Evaluation of building structure (If you have any
questions, consult your dealer.)
– Initial commissioning and operation of the prod-
uct
• If one of this qualifications are not available, then
an installation company with expertise in this field
should be commissioned to carry out the work.
Manual operation
• The awning can be operated using a hand crank.
• The operating element for the hand crank must be
accessible at a height of less than 1.8 metres.
• Be careful when extending the awning as, in the
event of weak or defective springs, it may fall
quickly.
Lifting with ropes
• If the awning must be raised to a higher area with
the help of ropes, then the awning
– should be removed from the packing,
– and connected with the ropes in such a way that
the ropes do not slip
– out and should be lifted whilst maintaining a
horizontal position.
– Cordon off the area underneath airborne loads.
Mounting brackets
• Before starting the assembly the following should
be checked,
– whether the mounting brackets supplied match
the scope of delivery in type and number,
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