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Safety information
Lifethreatening
hazard!
• Never leave children unattended
with the packaging materials.
There is a risk of suffocation.
• The product is not a toy or a climb-
ing apparatus!
Ensure that persons, especially
children, do not pull themselves up
on the product or stand on it. The
product can tip over.
• The maximum load of the non-re-
tractable parts of the awning must
not exceed 15kg!
• Check the product for damage or
wear before each use. Only use
the product if it is in perfect condi-
tion!
• Ensure that the plastic caps have
no external damage. Defective
plastic caps must be replaced.
• When installing on balconies or in-
stallation sites not at ground level,
the floor and ceiling brackets must
be fastened with suitable mounting
materials in order to prevent the
product from falling.
• Because of the risk of falling, make
sure that the person installing the
product is sufficiently secured with
a harness.
Risk of injury!
• Mind your fingers in particular
when retracting and extending the
product. There is a risk of injury
from crushing.
• The product may only be used
under adult supervision and must
not be used as a toy.
• Ensure the product is properly
stabilised before using it.
• Keep open flames, barbecues,
and patio heaters away from the
product.
• Check that all parts have been
properly assembled before each
use.
• Improper installation can impair
the product’s safety and function-
ality.
• The product must not be used in
adverse weather conditions such
as strong winds, rain or snow.
• Retract the product if wind speeds
higher than 20km/h are expected
(strong breeze, larger branches
and trees move, and the wind is
clearly audible).
• Never use the product as shelter
during storms.
• Close the product if the wind picks
up or in other adverse weather
conditions.
• Before opening or closing the
product, ensure that there are no
persons or objects in the opening
or closing areas.
GB/IE
