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USE AND OPERATION

6.1

USE OF THE ACTUATOR

The actuator can be used exclusively by an user

acting in compliance with the instructions contained
in this manual and/or in the manual of the actuator
control device (e.g.: wind and rain control unit).

Before using the actuator, it is compulsory for the

user to read and understand in all its parts this
manual, as wellas the eventual manual of the
installed control device type.

Before operating the actuator, the user must

compulsorily verify that near and/or under the
window there are not any person, animal and thing
whose safety may be accidentally jeopardised (see
par. 4.4).

During the operation of the actuator control

device, the user has to compulsory occupy a control
position assuring visual control on the window
movement.

Do not operate dome windows in the presence of a

load of snow in excess of the quantity declared
acceptable by the window manufacturer.

The function efficiency and the rated performance

of the actuator, of the window frame on which it is
installed  and  of  the  electric  equipment  must  be
verified  steadily  in  time  by  performing,  when
n e c e s s a r y,   i n t e r v e n t i o n s   o f   r o u t i n e   a n d

supplementary maintenance assuring the operation
conditions in compliance with the safety regulations.

All above mentioned maintenance interventions

may  be  performed  exclusively  by  technical
competent  and  qualified  technical  personnel
s a t i s f y i n g   t h e   t e c h n i c a l   a n d   p r o f e s s i o n a l
requirements  foreseen  by  the  law  in  force  in  the
country of installation.

In order for the automation unit to operate

correctly, we recommend carrying out periodical
maintenance on it, as indicated in par. 7.1 of this
manual.

TOPP informs the user that, in accordance with art.

8 of Ministerial Decree no. 38 of 22.1.2008, the owner
of the system is responsible for adopting all
necessary measures to maintain the safety features
set out in applicable legislation, observing the
instructions for maintenance and use provided by the
manufacturer of the device and by the company that
carried out the installation.

The use of the actuator allows to control automatically the
opening and closing of the window according to the type
of control device installed

(see par. 5.5).

MAINTENANCE

7.1

GENERAL INSTRUCTIONS

If the actuator works incorrectly, contact the

manufacturer.

Anywork on the actuator (e.g.: power cable, etc.) or

its components may only be carried out by personnel
qualified by the manufacturer. Topp declines all
liability for work performed by unauthorised people.

E x t r a o r d i n a r y a n d r o u t i n e m a i n t e n a n c e

operations involving the total or partial dismounting
of the actuator may only be performed after
disconnecting it from the power supply.

The actuator incorporates components that do not
r

equire significant routine or extraordinary maintenance

operations.
The recommended maintenance activities should in any case
involve the periodical execution (every  6 mounths) of at least
the  following  operations:    that  the  actuator  assembly
components are clean, the replacement of components that
show  signs  of  superficial  damage  such  as  injuries,  cracks,
discoloration, etc., the fixing systems (brackets and screws)
are tight, the window frame is not deformed and the seals are
tight, and check the cables and connectors.

his maintenance activity may be carried out either by TOPP,

in accordance with a specific agreement made with the user,
or by the installation technician or by other competent and
qualified technical personnel in possession of all legal
requirements.

DEMOLITION

The demolition of the actuator must occur in

compliance with the laws in force on environment
protection.

8.1

GENERAL ISTRUCTIONS

Differentiate the parts making up the actuator

according to their different material type (plastic,
aluminium, etc.).

SPARE PARTS AND ACCESSORIES UPON REQUEST

The use of “non-original” spare parts and

accessories which may endanger the safety and the
efficiency of the actuator is forbidden.

9.1

GENERAL ISTRUCTIONS