Gibus MED OPEN FLY, Use And Maintenance Manual, Page: 32 / 56

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56 USE AND MAINTENANCE MANUAL
Code MUT 088
Rev. 1
(*) The awning is recommended to be exposed to a maximum wind load equal to 100 Newton/mq corresponding to a continuous
wind at a maximum speed of 49 Km/h according to the Beaufort scale. It is therefore strictly required, for the sake of safety,
to pack the awning before exceeding such a limit. In the absence of a sensor provide packing the awning in the presence of
strong wind.
The engines are equipped with electromagnetic brake and thermal protection. For its technical
characteristics, the motor provides a maximum time of continuous operation of about 4-5
minutes, after which the thermal protection device activated for cooling. The standard use of the
awning provides an opening and closing manoeuvre.
CAUTION: the awning must be packed in case of snow, hail and heavy rain;
(such as preventing the water from draining regularly), strong wind (*); it is very
dangerous to leave the awning open in these cases, it can cause injury to persons
and damage to property.
IMPORTANT!: in the awning with safety control engine, use the manual command only
in case of emergency due to power failure, do not operate the manual command on a
daily basis.
IMPORTANT!: in the case of failures, turn to you dealer and if required only ask for
Gibus original spare parts.
If the awning was inadvertently left opened and ice was formed or snow deposited on it, do not
pack after having previously removed the snow or melted the ice. Otherwise the movement could
be obstructed and the fabric cover damaged.
IMPORTANT! The operation with ice may damage the awning! Do not operate the
awning before having first removed the snow and the ice formed.
Additional safety devices can be added such as the sensor transmitter for the wind control or the
sensor transmitter for the management of the awning in the presence of the sun and wind. In the
event of malfunctioning, contact your retailer and ask for original spare parts only.
ATTENTION! In the case of fault or when searching for faults, respect the safety
measures. In particular when searching for or repairing any faults to the electric
components, THERE IS THE RISK OR FATAL ELECTRIC SHOCK. only qualified
electricians must carry out the maintenance to the electrical parts.
ATTENTION: NEvER PERFORM REPEATED OPENING AND CLOSING OPERATIONS
WITH THE ENGINE, this will activate the thermal switch, resulting in the shut-down
of the engine and without being able to perform any manoeuvres in case of need
(e.g. packing because of the presence of strong wind).
It is required, if the thermal switch is triggered, to let the engine cool before
performing new actions.
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