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EXTERNAL VENETIAN BLINDS
External venetian blinds may only be operated by persons who have received instruction from appropriate specialist staff. Particular
care is required in the case of people who cannot correctly assess the risks of misuse.
Never allow children to play with the operating equipment! If available, keep the wireless remote controls out of the reach of children.
The external venetian blind may only be actuated if it has been ensured that there are no obstacles in the movement area of the
external venetian blind curtain.
Solar radiation and motorised operation can cause system surfaces or individual external venetian blind components to become
extremely hot, which may lead to burns in the event of direct contact.
Only use suitable and permissible climbing aids for maintenance, repair and cleaning work on the system. Climbing aids must not be
leaned against or fixed to the external venetian blind. Ensure that these are secure and provide sufficient support. Never hold on to the
system – risk of injury and falling!
The external venetian blind curtain is mobile and may buckle or sag.
When working on the system, the automatic control must be switched off for safety reasons. In addition, it must also be ensured that it
is not possible to manually operate the system by accident or that the system can power up or shut down automatically. For this pur-
pose, disconnect the power supply, e.g. remove the fuse or disconnect the plug coupling on the motor from the power supply (electri-
cian required). During manual operation, it must be clearly identifiable that work is being performed on the system and that it may not
be operated by attaching a corresponding notice to the operating elements (switches, push button, hand-held radio transmitter).
In frosty conditions, there is the risk of damage to or destruction of the external venetian blind as a result of ice build-up occurring. The
external venetian blind curtain may only be moved up and down if it has been ensured that the external venetian blind and windowsill
are free from snow and ice. Do not apply any force when operating a frozen external venetian blind curtain! It is therefore essential that
any available automatic control be switched to manual operation when there is a risk of frost.
Foreign objects or coarse dirt, especially in the area of the moving system parts, are/is to be removed immediately, as there is a risk of
damage to or destruction of the external venetian blind as a result.
If it is windy, the external venetian blind must be fully retracted.
If operation of the external venetian blind is no longer possible due to a technical defect or fault (e.g. power failure during motorised
operation), the danger zone around the external venetian blind must be secured accordingly. Falling system parts can cause injury to
people and animals, as well as damage property!
In any case, contact an appropriate specialist dealer if the external venetian blind malfunctions.
Please observe the valid disposal regulations when disassembling or replacing the external venetian blind.
7. OPERATION
7.1 GENERAL SAFETY NOTICES FOR OPERATING EXTERNAL VENETIAN BLINDS
7.2 EXTERNAL VENETIAN BLINDS WITH MOTORISED OPERATION
If the external venetian blind curtain is fully closed or opened, do not continue to forcibly turn the operating crank – this could damage
the system. When turning the crank, ensure that the direction of rotation is correct.
Too great a deflection on the operating crank (connecting shaft) leads to stiffness and excessive wear.
7.3 EXTERNAL VENETIAN BLINDS WITH CRANK OPERATION
When the system is being handed over, the responsible specialist must provide appropriate instruction on correctly operating the
electric drive. During this process, an explanation of how the individual operating elements are assigned is also provided.
External venetian blinds may only be operated by persons who have received instruction from specialist staff.
Never allow children to play with the operating equipment (switches, buttons, wireless remote controls)! Keep remote controls out of
the reach of children.
Work on electrical systems may only be performed by trained electricians.
Remember that even an automatic control can fail in exceptional cases (e.g. power failure, defects, sudden bad weather)
– Recommendation: deactivate the automatic control when you are away from home.
If the external venetian blind is assembled in front of your balcony or terrace doors and the external venetian blind is connected to an
automatic control, there is a risk that you will lock yourself out. To prevent locking yourself out, deactivate the automatic control before
using the balcony or terrace.
