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Base Lite

Instructions for use and maintenance

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rev.02  16-12-11

1    Introduction

This manual is an integral part of the

 BASE LITE

 awning and has been written for users; it is of fundamental 

importance for using and maintaining the product properly. It is forbidden to remove, rewrite or in any way modify 

the pages and contents of this manual.

The manual must be kept in one piece and stored in an easily accessible location until the awning is disposed of.

If the manual is lost or destroyed, please ask your dealer for a new copy, specifying the main product data and 

where the new copy should be sent to.

The manufacturer reserves the right to update the product and relative manuals without being required to up-

date existing products and manuals.

The manufacturer reserves all rights to this manual: it may not be fully or partly reproduced without written per-

mission.

If the product is tampered with or modified without the manufacturer’s permission, the latter hereby declines all 

liability for any damage that may derive.

1.1 

 Symbols used in this manual

The WARNING symbol used in this manual is shown below.

 

INFORMATION AND PRECAUTIONS

Instructions  and  useful  advice  for  using  and  preserving.  Failure  to  act  on  these 

messages may impair the integrity and/or resistance of the product.

  

ATTENTION

OPERATOR HAZARD! These instructions and indications should be closely assessed 

and observed. Failure to act on these messages may be hazardous for people.  

2    Safety

2.1 

 General safety information

▪ 

In the event of rain, wind or snow, fully close the awning. Danger of personal injury or damage to 

property.

 

▪  It is strictly forbidden to remove the safety devices installed on the awning (see Chap. 2.2 “Safety devices”). 

▪  Powered awnings are opened and closed with a switch and/or a remote control unit: both these devices must 

be kept OUT OF REACH OF CHILDREN.

▪  Make sure no-one is standing near the awning while it is opening/closing.

▪  Do not place objects on the awning fabric.

▪  It is forbidden to hang from or hold on to the awning: risk of serious personal injury and damage to the awning.

▪  In case of doubt, consult your dealer BEFORE using the awning.

▪  Users may not perform unauthorised operations on the awning (see Chap. 3.2 “Foreseen use and conditions 

of use” and Chap. 6 “Maintenance”).

▪  If the product is tampered with or modified without the manufacturer’s permission, the latter hereby declines 

all liability for any damage that may derive.

▪  The user must promptly inform the dealer if faults and/or malfunctions are found on a safety device, or if any 

hazardous situations arise.

▪  All maintenance and cleaning operations must be performed with the mains power supply disconnected. 

▪  Installation, initial start-up, adjustment and extraordinary maintenance operations may only be performed by 

suitably qualified specialised technical staff. Please contact Technical Assistance.

Summary of Contents for Base Lite

Page 1: ...Luxaflex Awnings Outdoor Living Instruction manual for use and maintenance Base Lite ...

Page 2: ...Base Lite ...

Page 3: ...es 4 2 3 Residual risks 5 3 Description of awning 5 3 1 Components 5 3 2 Foreseen use and conditions of use 6 3 3 Technical data 6 3 4 Label 7 4 Transport and installation 7 4 1 Transport 7 4 2 Installation 7 5 Use 8 6 Maintenance 8 6 1 Troubleshooting 9 6 2 Cleaning 10 6 3 Routine maintenance 10 6 4 Extraordinary maintenance 11 7 Dismounting and disposal 11 8 Optional accessories 11 ...

Page 4: ...structions and indications should be closely assessed and observed Failure to act on these messages may be hazardous for people 2 Safety 2 1 General safety information In the event of rain wind or snow fully close the awning Danger of personal injury or damage to property It is strictly forbidden to remove the safety devices installed on the awning see Chap 2 2 Safety devices Powered awnings are o...

Page 5: ...oduct must be installed at a minimum height of 2500 mm If this is not possible for awnings installed with automatic devices e g wind sensor rain sensor etc the manufacturer is obliged to install an acoustic warning 3 Description of awning The Base Lite folding arm awning can be installed on either the wall and the ceiling and can either be manually operated or powered by a motor in the latter case...

Page 6: ... In the event of rain wind or snow fully close the awning Danger of personal injury or damage to property INFORMATION AND PRECAUTIONS Operating the awning in icy weather will damage it The product may be installed at any height over 2500 mm from the ground the opening closing switch only for powered awnings must be fitted in a protected position at a minimum height of 1500 mm from the ground and i...

Page 7: ...ition until it is delivered to the customer Damage to the product caused by the awning being dismounted and handled transported after installation is not covered by the warranty Dispose of and or reuse the packaging according to the regulations in force in the country the product is installed in 4 2 Installation ATTENTION Assembly installation and initial start up operations may only be performed ...

Page 8: ...ms and consequent risk of serious personal injury In the event of a malfunction contact your dealer manual AWNING Open and close the awning using the supplied rod A Fig 2 and crank B Fig 2 POWERED AWNING Open and close the awning using the SWITCH installed near the awning in a position offering the user a full view of the awning If the switch is installed outdoors it must be suitably pro tected po...

Page 9: ...g does not fully open Travel stop incorrectly adjusted Motor gear moves Contact Technical Assistance Contact Technical Assistance The motor is very noisy Faulty wiring Faulty motor Contact Technical Assistance Contact Technical Assistance The motor stops after 4 5 minutes of continuous use Motor overheating protection tripped Let the motor cool down for a few minutes With electronic power unit PRO...

Page 10: ...d use personal protective equipment such as safety harnesses and cables ATTENTION Do not use solvents ammonia hydrocarbons 6 3 Routine maintenance ATTENTION Switch off the mains supply before carrying out any maintenance and cleaning operations If performed at the indicated frequencies the following operations will keep the product in good condition Twice a year before and after summer Check the f...

Page 11: ...ist Close the awning before starting Turn off the mains power supply and disconnect the circuit down line from the switch Disconnect the motor tie the arms together dismount the supports and remove the awning from the supports As the awning contains no hazardous materials no special disposal precautions are required Observe the regulations in force at the moment of disposal 8 Optional accessories ...

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