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1 Introduction
By deciding to buy the awning control system GFM001 you have made a good choice. The device you
have acquired is a high quality product made by Geiger.
The control system has been designed for the exclusive operation via radio commands.
The system can be operated in the following manner:
• By way of manual operation by means of hand-held- and wall-mounted radio transmitters.
• Through the execution of an automatic program based on the data sensed by special radio sun,
wind and rain sensors.
• In a time-controlled manner via clock-controlled radio transmitter.
The individual radio commands can be allocated to and are operative with regard to the following
control options:
• Control of individual systems
• Control of a group of systems (arbitrary number of receivers within reach)
• Central control (arbitrary number of receivers within reach)
2 Safety Instructions
• For operation, the awning control system GFM001 requires a supply voltage of 230 VAC, 50 Hz.
Please pay attention to the fact that the control system may only be installed by an expert electrician
(according to VDE 0100).
• The control system is only determined for use within the limits of the specified application described
in section 3 herein. Unauthorised changes of and/or modifications to the control system will result in
the invalidity of all warranty claims.
• Immediately after its unpacking, the control system must be checked for damages. The device must,
in case damages are detected, in no case be put into operation. Once transport damages have
been detected, the supplier of the device has to be notified thereof immediately.
• Whenever it is to be assumed that the device cannot be operated safely, it has to be put out of
service immediately and be protected against unintended operation. This is the case if the housing
or the mains power or motor supply lines have been damaged or if the device doesn't work
anymore.
• Both the operator and the firm charged with the installation of the device are, as specified in VDE
0022 (German regulations for electrics), themselves responsible for their complying with the relevant
regulations issued by the local power supply company or the relevant VDE regulations.
• Prior to performing any works on awnings that are driven and controlled by a GFM001 control
system, always make sure to power off the supply voltage first.
3 Intended Usage
The awning control system GFM001 may only be used to drive 230 VAC, 50 Hz, one-phase motors.
When installing the control system GFM001, care has to be taken to protect the device against the
exposure to water jets (IP54).
When cleaning the awning, never wash down the control directly by means of a water hose or a
high-pressure cleaning device.
