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Wind Support
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Description of Construction and Function
Wind supports are fitted to the patio flooring in front of a folding arm awning to stabilise the awn-
ing when winds pick up. Connecting elements are fitted to the drop profile on the awning. These
elements can be locked in the wind support if required. Since the wind supports are height-
adjustable, they can be adjusted to the different clearance heights of the awning. The wind sup-
ports are designed for a max. wind load of Force 5 on the Beaufort scale or wind resistance class
2.
Fundamental principle:
Ball-shaped heads can be retrofitted to the awning’s drop profile faceplate.
When the awning opens, the ball-shaped heads retract into the retainer on the stationary wind
support.
The wind support needs to be set to the height of the drop profile.
The pipe is secured in place by means of a hand knob.
The drop profile has a height adjustment range of 180 to 220 cm.
The ball-shaped head can be locked in place by turning the round pipe which is located in the
wind support.
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List of Tools
The following tools are required to set and dismantle the wind support:
Tool Size
Use
Tools/machines
Allen key
Size 3
To install the pole on the ground
Size 5
Adjusting the Inclination of the Wind Support
Open-end spanner
Size 8
Replacing the Ball-Shaped Heads
Measuring and testing tools
Tape measure
To align the wind support
Folding rule
To align the wind support
Spirit level
To align the wind support
Plumb-line
To align the wind support
