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WARNING – FOR THE SAFETY OF PERSONS, IT IS
IMPORTANT TO FOLLOW THESE INSTRUCTIONS.
SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS FOR LATER USE.
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WARNING! Working at high altitudes bears the risk
of falling. Always wear appropriate fall protection.
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If the awning needs to be installed at higher levels
that require the use of ropes, make sure the awning
is:
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taken out of its packaging,
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the ropes are suitable to carry the load and fi xed
in a way that they cannot slip,
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the awning is lifted evenly and horizontally.
The same applies to the dismantling of the awning.
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Ladders and scaff olding may not be positioned
against or attached to the pergola awning. A fi rm
footing and level ground are necessary for their
support.
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Only use ladders and scaff olding with a suffi ciently
high load-bearing capacity.
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At fi rst use, make sure that no person or animal is
present under the pergola awning. Check if the fas-
tenings and mounting brackets are still tight after
the fi rst opening and closing.
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Use the pergola awning only as specifi ed in the
intended use. Changes such as additions or conver-
sions that are not provided by the manufacturer,
may be made only with the written consent of the
manufacturer.
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Ensure that children and persons who cannot
correctly assess the dangers of improper use and
misuse, do not operate the pergola awning. Pergola
awnings in need of repair, with high wear or dam-
age to the cover or frame, may not be used.
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Prior to each operation, visually check the pergola
awning for damages. If damage is visible, stop us-
ing the pergola awning immediately and seek for
authorized personnel to repair the damage.
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Do not open fi ns as long as someone stays under
the awning.
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Do not touch moving parts during operation.
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Prevent clothing or body parts from getting caught
and drawn-in by the pergola awning.
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The user shall take appropriate organizational
measures for preventing operation of the pergola
awning when maintenance, such as window or wall
cleaning, is being carried out in the vicinity.
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The use of tensioning cables or additional load (e.g.
hanging objects to the pergola awning) can cause
serious damage to the awning and are not permit-
ted.
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Foliage or other foreign objects on the fi ns and in
the guide rails must be removed immediately, as
they can damage to the pergola awning.
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Open the pergola awning by putting the fi ns into
vertical position during snowfall or wind to avoid
damage.
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Only use manufacturer-approved replacement
parts.
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When dismantling and disposing of the pergola
awning, the prestressed parts (e.g. beams, col-
umns, back pull systems) must be completely re-
laxed or secured to prevent accidental deployment.
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During installation, always observe the national
installation regulations.
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Changes to the design or confi guration of equip-
ment may not be made without consulting the
manufacturer or his authorized representative.
Important safety instructions
IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
Precautionary measures in case of wind
Retract any optional vertical awning, as soon as the
wind speed exceeds Beaufort force 2. Put the fi ns into
a vertical position as soon as the wind speed exceeds
Beaufort force 3. The table below can be used to
identify diff erent wind speeds by observing tree move-
ment:
BEAUFORT FORCE
WIND SPEED
IMPLICATION
1-3
up to 19 km/h
Leaves and small twigs constantly moving
4
20 - 27 km/h
Small branches begin to move,
loose paper is raised from the ground
5
28 - 37 km/h
Branches of moderate size move, small trees in leaf
begin to swat
6
38 - 48 km/h
Large branches in motion, umbrella use becomes
diffi cult