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The actuator is supplied with a travel of 300 mm but can be

adjusted as described in

par. 3

Fit the actuator to the support

ref.10

. Close the window, applying

a pressure to guarantee that the gaskets are sealed.
Then screw down the front chain pin

ref.2

complete with nut and

toothed washer

ref.7

and adjust the position at the coupling

ref.11

or at the bracket

ref.12

. Fix the chain with the pin

ref.3.

WARNING! It’s important to block the front pin ref.2 in position using
the nut and washer ref.7.
e.

Fix the actuator to the support

ref.10

with the securing pin

ref.5

Make a functioning test to ensure that the actuator reaches the

limit switch positions correctly without being obstructed.

NB. The actuator is supplied in the limit switch closed position (chain
completely retracted).

Adjusting the travel (fi g.3 or 6)

To modify the travel of the actuator chain, connect the

operator to the mains (see paragraph 4).

Open the door

ref.15.

Power up the actuator;

nd out the travel setting

tting

ref.16

(the

plastic insert on the chain) and remove it using a thin screwdriver.

Extract the chain by a length A equal to the travel C required,

as indicated in

Tab.B

Example: chain A=0 travel = 90 mm.
4. Fit the travel setting fi tting ref.16.
5.

Close the door

ref.15.

Note: for bottom-hung applications, adjust the
travel before fi tting the operator, according to
the window opening.

WARNING!

Make sure that the open/close

limit switch is working correctly in order to
avoid the risk of possible damages to the
motor.

Adjusting the travel for top-hung
outward opening windows

Find your window data

and

Calculate the Force

necessary for opening

the window using the following formule.

Electrical connection (fi g.7 and 9)

The electrical system must comply with current standards.

WARNING!

Disconnect the electrical power supply before con-

necting the actuators. Injury or death - electrocution hazard.

CAUTION:

There must always be a multi-polar mains switch with

a minimum contact opening of 3 mm and a differential of 0.030 A
upstream of the actuator control line.

Nota for VARIA 230V and

VARIA T:

The motor overload protection is an electrical motor

coil temperature control probe. To ensure the electrical motor is
protected correctly, power the motor using the thermal-magnetic
overload switch at a thermal setting of 0.8 A and a magnetic
setting of 6 A.

Check the cross-section of the power supply cable: it must have

adequate dimensions for the absorption of the actuator.

Unscrew the two screws

ref.17-fi g.7

Carry out the electrical connections as indicated in

fi g.9

NB: To ensure the system is safe, use a spring return push-button
(dead man) or a power supply which is timed for the time required
for movement.
IMPORTANT Use a “deadman” command if the window is at a height
lower than 2.5 m from the ground level.

Recommendations and fi nal operations

Place a “BEWARE of moving parts” plate near the frame.
When you have completed installation, check and test

operation of the system installed.

You should also carry out a risk analysis and adopt any corrective
measures necessary.
You should provide safety signage which complies with current
regulations for marking hazardous areas.

As installer it is your responsibility to supply the user with all the

information needed to operate the system. You should also instruct
the user about any safety precautions necessary.

WARNING

Do NOT touch the chain when it is moving.
Keep outside the range of the window’s movements when it is

operating.

Maintenance

NB: Maintenance operations must be carried out by specia-
lised personnel, in accordance with current standards.

Use original spare parts.

In order to avoid the danger of electrocution from electric current,

turn off the electrical power supply to the control line prior to working
on the actuators or the electric system.

At least every 6 months, test the product to ensure the system is

functioning correctly.

At regular intervals (every year) check that the hinges are in good

condition, check that the operator is secure on the window and check
the general state of the window.
For perfect functioning, lubricate the chain with silicon grease spray.
If any parts are worn, change them.

Check that the power cable is not damaged.

WARNING: If the POWER CABLE is damaged, it must be replaced
by the manufacturer, or its service agent, or a similarly qualifi ed
person in order to avoid every hazard.
Do not carry out any intervention on the actuator, do not open or
disassemble the actuator; in case of malfunctioning contact the
customer service.

Disposal of waste electrical and electronic
equipment

Components, batteries and electronic equipment must NOT
be dumped or thrown away with domestic waste. You must

dispose of batteries and electronic equipment in compliance with
the EC Directive Waste Electrical and Electronic Equipment (WEE)
2002/96/EC and other environmental protection regulations.

The calculated value

must result equal or lower

than the value

in the table beside for the travel

of your windows. If the value calculated is

superior, it will be necessary to reduce the chain
travel until you obtain a correct value.

NB: intermediate measures of the travel are
possible beside those in the table.
NB: for the bottom-hung applications the force of the actuator is
always 300 N.

ApricolorVARIA230V - ApricolorVARIA T - ApricolorVARIA24V

(mm)

(N)

250

200

300

150

350

100

400

Tab. B

A (mm) C (mm)