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have to withstand the highest loads.
When rolling up the cloth, the seams and
hems are placed on top of one another,
which increases the pressure and tension.
Seams and hems are pressed flat and there
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fore increase in length. When extending the
awning, this can lead to slight sagging of the
hemlines (Fig. 4).
Waterproof / rain-proof properties
Polyester cloths are impregnated with a
water-repellant finish and remain rain-pro
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of during short, light showers with regular
maintenance and a minimum tilt angle of
15°.
The awning must not be opened or retrac
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ted during prolonged and/or heavy rainfall
to prevent damage. If the cloth has become
wet, the awning must be extracted to dry to
prevent mould stains.
For further information on the characte
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ristics of awning fabrics and the most im
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portant application cases of the state of
technology, refer to the guidelines for the
assessment of packaged awning materials.
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Sicherheitshinweise • Safety instructions