Important Safety Instructions - Hornbach Catania 10468366 Installation And User Manual

Important safety instructions

WARNING – IT IS IMPORTANT FOR SAFETY OF PER-
SONS TO FOLLOW THESE INSTRUCTIONS
SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS.
∙ WARNING! Working at high altitudes bears the risk of
falling. Always wear appropriate fall protection.
∙ If the awning needs to be installed at higher levels
that require the use of ropes, make sure the awning
is:
- taken out of its packaging,
- the ropes are suitable to carry the load and fixed in
a way that they cannot slip,
- the awning is lifted evenly and horizontally.
The same applies to the dismantling of the awning.
∙ Ladders and scaffolding may not be positioned
against or attached to the awning. A firm footing and
level ground is necessary for their support.
∙ Only use ladders and scaffolding with a sufficiently
high load-bearing capacity.
∙ At first use, make sure that no person or animal is
present in the extraction area of the awning. Check
if the fastenings and mounting brackets are still tight
after the first extraction.
∙ Use the awning only as specified in the intended use.
Changes such as additions or conversions that are
not provided by the manufacturer, may be made only
with the written consent of the manufacturer.
∙ Ensure that children and persons who cannot correct-
ly assess the dangers of improper use and misuse,
do not operate the awning. Awnings in need of repair,
with high wear or damage to the cover or frame, may
not be used.
∙ Prior to each operation, visually check the awning for
damages. If damage is visible, stop using the awning
immediately and seek for authorized personnel to
repair the damage.
∙ Do not touch moving parts during operation.
∙ There is the potential of crushing, squashing and cut-
ting between front profile, articulated arms, moving
profiles and the housing, especially when operating
the awning with automatic controls.
∙ Prevent clothing or body parts from getting caught
and drawn-in by the awning.
∙ When working in the extraction area of the awning,
make sure that it cannot be operated accidentally. To
that end, remove the hand crank and store it in a safe
place or switch off the power supply for the system
and take safety precautions against unintended reac-
tivation.
∙ The use of tensioning cables or additional load (e.g.
hanging objects to the awning) can cause serious
damage or crash to the awning and are not permit-
ted.
∙ Foliage or other foreign objects on the awning cloth,
the top cover and in the guide rails must be removed
immediately, as they can damage or crash the awn-
ing.
∙ If the pitch angle of the awning is less than 14° (25 %),
it shall not be extended during rain, due to the danger
of water pockets that can damage or crash the awn-
ing.
∙ Retract the awning during rain, snow or wind to avoid
damage. If a wind sensor is used in combination with
an electric drive, set it according to the wind resist-
ance class of your awning.
∙ Do not extend the awning during snow or frost (dan-
ger of frozen fabric). Snow and/or ice can destroy the
IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
awning. Automatic controls must be set to manual
operation under such conditions, e.g. winter opera-
tion.
∙ Only use manufacturer-approved replacement parts.
∙ When dismantling and disposing of the awning, the
prestressed parts (e.g. articulated arms, back pull
systems) must be completely relaxed or secured to
prevent accidental deployment.
∙ WARNING! Possibility of injury or death by electric
shock!
∙ During installation, always observe the national in-
stallation regulations.
∙ For an inspection or maintenance of the electrical
parts, the external blind shall be disconnected from
the energy supply in a reliable way. When working on
the awning, make sure that the power supply for the
awning is switched off and take safety precautions
against unintended reactivation.
∙ Children must not play with the controls of the awn-
ing. Store remote controls out of the reach of chil-
dren.
∙ Always use a residual current device (RCD) protected
supply.
∙ Regularly check the awning for signs of wear or dam-
age to the cables. If damage is visible, stop using the
system immediately and seek for authorized person-
nel to repair the damage.
∙ Changes to the design or configuration of equipment
may not be made without consulting the manufac-
turer or his authorized representative.
∙ The actuating member of a biased-off switch is to be
located within direct sight of the driven part but away
from moving parts. It is to be installed at a minimum
height of 1.3 m.
∙ If a manually operated emergency system is supplied,
it must be accessible in a height of less than 1.80 m.
∙ An awning with electric drive cannot be retracted
without electricity. It is recommended, therefore,
especially in windy regions with frequent power out-
ages, to operate the awning with a manually operated
emergency system or an emergency power supply.
∙ Caution when operating the retracted awning manu-
ally, because it can fall down quickly due to weak or
broken springs.
For use of batteries
∙ The battery must be removed from the appliance
before it is scrapped.
∙ CAUTION! Explosion hazard when the batteries are
not replaced correctly. Only replace by batteries of
the same type. Pay attention to the correct polarity.
∙ Do not expose batteries (battery pack or inserted
batteries) to excessive heat from sunlight, fire, etc.
Protect from mechanical shocks. Keep dry and clean.
Keep out of reach of children.
∙ Do not open, disassemble, cut open, or short-circuit
batteries.
∙ Observe the safety notes and other notes on the bat-
tery and its packaging.
∙ Remove leaking batteries and clean the battery com-
partment thoroughly. Avoid contact with eyes and
skin.
∙ This product contains a coin/cell battery, that can
cause severe internal burns in just 2 hours and lead to
death when swallowed.
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