SmartSun Easy Lite, Instruction Manual

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3. Maintenance
Regular maintenance will not only help maintain a long lasting awning, it is
also important for your own design and the safety of people.
• The product needs regular maintenance. Check that the brackets
are tight.
• The gearbox is the most vulnerable part of the product, so it isre
commended that it be inspected and lubricated every half year.
• Examine the bolts and nuts every half year, tightening them if they
are loose or loose.
• If you find any damage, stop using the awning until the equipment
has been repaired and renewed.
• Periodically remove the dust with a soft brush in the dry state. Im
mediately remove leaves and other similar dirt.
• In order to preserve the metallic structure of the awning, especially
recommended in coastal areas with high concentration of nitrate, it
is recommended to clean the awning frequently with a cloth.
• Remove small stains from the awning fabric with specific products
for tarpaulins or ordinary use for washing delicate textiles,
preferably liquid diluted in water (water temperature around 30 ° C,
5% soapy solution). Rinse thoroughly with water until completely
remove any residue from the product.
• Do not use solvents or abrasive detergents.
• Allow the tarp to dry completely before rolling the tarpaulin again.
Heavy wind, overweight caused by snow, hail or heavy rains can damage the
awning. Therefore it is recommended that in winter the awning is collected
daily after use.
removed to avoid damage. Awnings that are wet wrapped should be exten-
ded again as soon as possible for drying.
• Imperfections in the weave of the fabric (like small knots in the
thread that compose it) do not diminish the performance of the canvas.
• Waves in the seam or stitches on the canvas are caused by fabric
stress (eg patterns, waffles or fishbone).
• The fabric thread does not have to be the same color as the part of
the fabric that contains the seam.