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SUBJECT OF THE DOCUMENTATION
The purpose of this documentation is to familiarize the user with the intended use of the
structure, its principles of operation, and rules regarding handling of the Tarasola-branded
product. This booklet also contains guidelines for use and service activities.
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PRODUCT IDENTIFICATION
The following describes a folding canopy with the trade name Tarasola Loft.
It is an aluminum structure with fabric cover, operated by automatic mechanisms.
Designed in accordance with the EU Council Regulation
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CONSTRUCTION PRODUCTS. When
properly installed it can withstand the wind pressure equivalent to the 3
rd
wind class, the
criteria of which were established by the standard PN-EN 13561 + A.1: 2009
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EXTERNAL BLINDS
AND AWNINGS - performance requirements including safety. This technical class ensures
that the awning can withstand a wind pressure of 110 N/m
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, equivalent to a continuous wind
pressure of 49 km/h, which corresponds to 6 in the Beaufort scale.
The calculations concerning wind load resistance were performed according to the
standard PN - EN 1932: 2013 - 09 - EXTERNAL BLINDS AND SHUTTERS - RESISTANCE TO WIND LOADS
METHOD OF TESTING
and for structures with electric drive - Machinery Directive 2006/42/EC.
The canopy was designed as an external product, for wind, rain, and sun protection, for
commercial clients as well as for residential and private buildings.
Operated by electric drives.
The structure may be enhanced with additional functionalities such as: heat radiators, glass
walls, roller blinds, integrated lighting (additional products are described in detail in a
separate booklet), creating a comprehensive design of a terrace canopy.
Familiarizing oneself with the manual shall ensure the proper functioning of the product.
Compliance with the guidelines therein shall ensure durability of the canopy.
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TECHNICAL SPECIFICATION
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Structure
The canopy structure consists of an aluminum substructure. The structural elements are
thick-walled extruded profiles, coated with a layer of thermally hardened powder varnish.
