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7. Leaves, snow and foreign bodies
9. Motor in the event of a power-cut
6. Use in case of snow, ice, thunderstorm, storm and absence, also with automatic control
8. Obstacles
The awning must not be extended at snowfall or risk of frost. There is risk of the awning to be
damaged or crash down. When a storm or bad weather front is approaching, severe gusts of
wind can occur suddenly to which even an automatic control mechanism cannot react with
sufficient speed. An automatic control enhances the awning comfort, but does not excuse
from the duty of care! During absence for longer periods, e.g. holidays or during the night, an
automatic control system does not guarantee an enduringly faultless operation of your
awning.
Attention!
It is recommended to retract the awning before freezing wetness starts, at
approaching storm respectively bad weather fronts or at absences. A possibly existing
automatic function is to switch off!
Foliage and other foreign objects located on the awning cover, inside the awning box and in the guidance bars are to remove immediately.
There is risk of the awning to be damaged or crash down. Snow accumulation behind the awning must be avoided by installing a snow guard
(snow fence or similar) or by regularly removing the snow load.
In the awning extension area, no obstacles may be located. There is danger for persons to be
squashed in there. In order to avoid this, a safety distance of at least 50 cm has to be
observed.
A motor-driven awning cannot be retracted without electricity. In very windy areas with frequent power cuts the use of an emergency power
supply should be considered. Otherwise always retract the awning if the power is scheduled to be cut!
Attention!
When working in operation radius (e.g. cleaning or service works), make sure the awning to be currentless (e.g. power switch
off, remove plug coupling at drive cable, ...) There is risk of squeezing and falling down.
10. Uncontrolled operation during cleaning and maintenance jobs
There is a risk of crushing body parts and falling. For works on manually operated units the crank should be removed and stored safely. If
awnings are operated by various persons, a locking device switching of prime importance (controlled circuit breakers from outside) must be
actuated, so that every awning retraction and extension is made impossible. Persons not familiar with proper awning use must not operate
them.
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min. 50 cm
11. Repair and spare parts
The awning is to check regularly for signs of wear or damage at covering, frame and its fixtures (with electric connection: also the power
supply lines). The durability of the fixtures should be checked on an annual basis by means of a visual inspection or by an annual servicing of
the marklilux specialist dealer. If damages occur, an authorised markilux specialist dealer is to be entrusted with the adjustment. Only spare
parts released by the manufacturer may be used.
Attention! Risk of injury!
Please never try to repair disorders on your own! Awnings which need to be fixed must not be used. Talk to
your authorized markilux specialist about a preventive maintenance agreement!
12. Crushing and shearing zones
Attention!
Depending on the type of awning there are crush and shear zones, e.g. between front profile and cassette and between
moving parts. Items of clothing or limbs can be grabbed by the unit and pulled in. If the awning is assembled at a height less than 2,5 metres
above accessible traffic ways, then the awning may only be actuated by a pushbutton switch which allows viewing the moving parts.
Electric controls, radio-controlled motors with click in-switches are not permitted for such installations.
13. Metallic and pearl glimmer coatings of the awning frame
The look of plastic coatings of metal and plastic parts in metallic and/or pearl glimmer colour vary. These visual differences concern in
particular the intensity and characteristic of the metallic effect, which may also lead to a change in the perception of the basic shade.
14. Disassembly and disposal
Attention: Risk of injury!
When disassembling and disposing of the shading system, the parts under tension (e.g. folding-arms,
counter tension systems or servo gear unit) have to be relaxed completely or secured beforehand. A markilux specialist should be
commissioned for this!
15. Maintenance and care, characteristics cover and awning frame
Whether a cleansing is necessary or not depends strongly on environmental influences (traffic, air pollution, industrial gases etc.). Depending
on the degree of pollution, a regular cleansing is recommended.
Attention!
Always use an appropriate ascending aid and never rest again or attach to the awning!
15.1 Awning cover in wet condition
If possible, retract the awning when it is dry only! If the awning must be retracted wet, it has to be extended as soon as possible in order to
dry. By the cover permanent weight, a deflection is possible which increases in wet condition. This occurrence does not influence the awning
function and running qualities.
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