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DECLARATION OF QUALITY DECLARATION OF WARRANTY DECLARATION OF PERFORMANCE DoP MODEL VELVET PLUS ISLAND VERSION, LEANING VERSION, SINGLE MODULE, COUPLED MUT 114 Code 340421 Rev. 1 30/10/2022 Gibus S.p.A. Via Luigi Einaudi, 35 35030 Saccolongo (PD) - ITALY www.gibus.it - gibus@gibus.it...
Read in particular the chapter on safety. Dear Customer, thank you for choosing an awning by “Gibus”, we are pleased to deliver this manual in order to help you to use the product in the best possible way. Please read carefully the recommendations described in the following pages and keep the manual at hand for the Gibus specialist who will be responsible for management and maintenance of the awning.
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Rev. 1 These instructions were translated from Italian (original language). Gibus S.p.A. reserves all rights to this manual, including the right, at any time, to make any necessary changes aimed at improving its products and the manual itself without prior notice.
3.6 Biocidal products 3.7 Noise level 4 TECHNICAL DATA 4.1 Type 4.2 VELVET PLUS ISLAND 4.3 VELVET PLUS FRONTAL LEANING VERSION 4.4 VELVET PLUS LATERAL LEANING VERSION 4.5 Coupling module 4.6 VELVET PLUS side drop awnings 5 PACKING, HANDLING AND TRANSPORTATION 6 SAFE INSTALLATION 6.1 Mechanical structure...
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Art.12 FINAL REMARKS 13 VELVET EXPLODED DRAWING 13.1 1 MODULE 13.2 COUPLING MODULE TYPE 1 13.3 COUPLING MODULE TYPE 2 13.4 DROP AWNINGS VELVET PLUS 14 DOCUMENTATION 14.1 Declaration for correct installation 14.2 Maintenance registry 14.3 Production notes 15 ANNEXES...
(Declaration of Performance DoP) are included in APPENDIX 0 and APPENDIX 1 on the last pages of this manual. The original Declaration of Performance DoP issued by the manufacturer is kept by Gibus S.p.A. 1.3.2 With reference to UKCA marking This User’s Manual was prepared according to EN 13561 and the “Supply of Machinery (Safety) Regulations...
Code: 340421 Rev. 1 RESPONSIBILITY Gibus SpA is not liable and has no obligations for any accidents to persons or property, which may occur due to: - Failure to follow the instructions in this manual regarding the installation, use and maintenance of the Pergola;...
(*) The VELVET PLUS pergola is designed to withstand, with the blades in the closed position, a static load from deposited snow 50 kg/m (without wind).
(Km/h): DIP 1 DIP 2 DIP 3 Km/h The alarm is off when the sensor detects for 60 seconds a speed lower than the set threshold. Alarm priority: HIGH. The default sensor is ENABLED. USE AND MAINTENANCE MANUAL www.gibus.com Page...
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Press the STOP key on the transmitter 10 times, keeping it pressed for the tenth time for 2˝. The The buzzer emits 2 beeps. buzzer emits for 4˝. a continuous sound. STOP STOP ˝ 4˝ USE AND MAINTENANCE MANUAL Page www.gibus.com...
˝ 4˝ Electronic antifreeze system in the gutter: The Gibus antifreeze system is a system for heating the upper surface of the gutters and is able to prevent the formation and/or excessive accumulation of snow in the gutter. ATTENTION: If the rain sensor is deactivated, the anti-snow system does not work.
CEI EN 62305-2 (CEI 81-10/2). CHAPTER 3: TECHNICAL DESCRIPTION The Bioclimatic Pergola of the VELVET PLUS line were designed and built according to the principles of constant innovation, impeccable workmanship and attention to the details of Gibus Total Quality.
Blade Seal: Blades sealing system. STRUCTURAL AND MECHANICAL COMPONENTS The Gibus bioclimatic pergola is formed by a self-supporting structure or It is attached to a wall, made from painted aluminium and with side guides and built-in gutters, supporting legs measuring 170x170 mm, and cover formed by adjustable swinging brise soleil blades.
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Upstream a magnetothermal and differential switch must be installed with the characteristics defined in the table below. If there is more than one output line from the pergola, each single line must be protected. Provide power cables as defined in the table below. VELVET PLUS Electric Features Type Bioclimatic pergola.
(see paragraph 2.3 and 2.4). CAUTION: Never set the wind speed above the wind resistance of the awning itself (maximum threshold recommended for VELVET PLUS: 60 Km/h). IMPORTANT: The installation and maintenance instructions of the control units and sensors are attached to the control unit packages, which are delivered along with the Bioclimatic Pergola or placed in the accessory box.
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IMPORTANT: the fabrics used are guaranteed for a period of 5 years in the case that the warranty is extended, following a normal exposure to the action of the sun and atmospheric agents in general, and the action of moulds and micro- organisms. USE AND MAINTENANCE MANUAL Page www.gibus.com...
ATTENTION: Some of the fabrics used by Gibus to package its products undergo treatments with biocidal products. For more information and to know the type of biocidal product possibly used in treating the fabric of your awning please visit our website: www.gibus.com...
VELVET PLUS ISLAND (Basic Module) With 4 legs: Width up to 450 cm Projection up to 607 cm VELVET PLUS FRONTAL LEANING VERSION (Basic Module) Tubular motor parallel to the wall With 2 legs: Width up to 450 cm Projection up to 607 cm...
Code: 340421 Rev. 1 VELVET PLUS ISLAND ISLAND - SINGLE MODULE 4 LEGS max. L x S 4,50 x 6,07 Front View Side view WIDTH “L” (cm) Module n° n° Legend: kg = Total pergola weight including the supporting structure and brise soleil blades.
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Violent storm Storm Strong gale Gale High wind High wind Wind Resistance [kg/m Wind Resistance [kg/m Without Integrated ZIP Screens Integrated ZIP Screens closed or semi-closed on 2 or 4 sides “L” “L” “S” “S” USE AND MAINTENANCE MANUAL Page www.gibus.com...
Code: 340421 Rev. 1 VELVET PLUS FRONTAL LEANING VERSION FRONTAL LEANING VERSION - SINGLE MODULE 2 LEGS max. L x S 4,50 x 6,07 Side view Front View WIDTH “L” (cm) Module n° n° Legend: kg = Total pergola weight including the supporting structure and brise soleil blades.
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Storm Strong gale Gale High wind High wind Wind Resistance [kg/m Wind Resistance [kg/m Without Integrated ZIP Screens Integrated ZIP Screens closed or semi-closed on 2 or 4 sides “L” “L” “S” “S” 1045 USE AND MAINTENANCE MANUAL Page www.gibus.com...
Code: 340421 Rev. 1 VELVET PLUS LATERAL LEANING VERSION LATERAL LEANING VERSION SINGLE MODULE 2 LEGS max. S x L 4,50 x 6,07 Front View Side view WIDTH “L” (cm) Module n° n° Legend: kg = Total pergola weight including the supporting structure and brise soleil blades.
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Storm Strong gale Gale High wind High wind Wind Resistance [kg/m Wind Resistance [kg/m Without Integrated ZIP Screens Integrated ZIP Screens closed or semi-closed on 2 or 4 sides “L” “L” “S” “S” 1045 USE AND MAINTENANCE MANUAL Page www.gibus.com...
VELVET PLUS ISLAND WITH COUPLING MODULE TYPE 2 COUPLING Projection Projection BASE COUPLED module module VELVET PLUS FRONTAL LEANING VERSION WITH COUPLING MODULE TYPE 1 COUPLING Width Width BASE COUPLED module module USE AND MAINTENANCE MANUAL www.gibus.com Page...
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Code: 340421 Rev. 1 VELVET PLUS FRONTAL LEANING VERSION WITH COUPLING MODULE TYPE 2 COUPLING Projection Projection BASE COUPLED module module VELVET PLUS LATERAL LEANING VERSION WITH COUPLING MODULE TYPE 1 COUPLING Projection Projection BASE COUPLED module module VELVET PLUS LATERAL LEANING VERSION WITH COUPLING MODULE TYPE 2 COUPLING...
Legend: kg = total weight of the drop awning. LT = WIDTH of VELVET PLUS side (cm) - NOTE: for the width of the fabric subtract 34 [cm]. HG = Height up to the gutter. LEGEND - “BEAUFORT” WIND SCALE...
IMPORTANT: unpack using scissors with rounded tips in order not to damage aluminium painting, do not use cutters. The packaging material should be disposed of or recycled in accordance with the regulations in force in the Country of destination of the product. USE AND MAINTENANCE MANUAL Page www.gibus.com...
In particular follow the “Instructions for proper installation” in Chapter 7. At the time of installation arrange all the tools mentioned on the first pages of the “Installation Instructions - VELVET PLUS line”. If installers are more than one, it is necessary to appoint an operations co-ordinator.
IMPORTANT! Never connect two or more engines to one single switch / inverter without using a control unit. Do not connect the two switches / inverters to a single engine. There is a risk of induced currents resulting in damage to the engines. USE AND MAINTENANCE MANUAL Page www.gibus.com...
- The snow sensor (rain and temperature combined) must be activated. - The rain sensor is already activated. - The wind sensor is already activated. ATTENTION: The electronic board is protected by a 15A fuse. The maximum permitted power is 360W. USE AND MAINTENANCE MANUAL www.gibus.com Page...
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IMPORTANT!: The wiring diagrams and instructions for the use of engines and electronic control units are annexed to the control units themselves and should accompany this manual along with the Installation Instructions and carefully stored for subsequent consultations. USE AND MAINTENANCE MANUAL Page www.gibus.com...
MOTOR 3 (CLOSE) FLASHING = WIND ALARM MOTOR 3 COMMON P1-P4 PROGRAMMING BUTTONS MOTOR 3 (OPEN) DESCRIPTION OF MOTOR AND SENSOR 230V WIRING COMPONENTS TUBULAR MOTORS WIND SENSOR CONTROL UNIT OF SIDE DROP AWNINGS USE AND MAINTENANCE MANUAL www.gibus.com Page...
CAUTION: The installation includes always several motors with remote control. Follow the “Installation Instructions” attached to this manual or enclosed in the accessory box or part of the packaging. USE AND MAINTENANCE MANUAL Page www.gibus.com...
There could be a residual risk of crushing or trapping fingers (see the figure in Chapter 7). ATTENTION: for safety reasons before activating the VELVET PLUS side drop awnings, make sure that there are no person or objects that prevent the awning from opening or closing.
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NOTE: The 9 channel/63 position version is given as an example FULL OPENING/PACKING FROM ANY CHANNEL POSITION STOP FULL EXTENSION CHANNEL CLOSED (HORIZONTAL BLADES) CHANGE KEYS OPEN BLADES (ORIENTATION ABOUT 33%) OPEN BLADES (ORIENTATION ABOUT 66%) OPEN BLADES (ORIENTATION ABOUT 100%) USE AND MAINTENANCE MANUAL Page www.gibus.com...
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“b” of the transmitter to manage additional groups from 7 to 9 (a couple of leds turn on each channel). KEY “A”: KEY “B”: 1÷6 CHANNELS 7÷9 CHANNELS USE AND MAINTENANCE MANUAL www.gibus.com Page...
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Press a button relative to the code to be deleted within 5 seconds. Upon completion of deletion, the buzzer will stop. MEMORIZED MEMORIZED < 5˝ < 5˝ 1˝ Continuos sound Continuos sound Intermittent sound Keep pressed WITHIN 5” WITHIN 5” USE AND MAINTENANCE MANUAL Page www.gibus.com...
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Under the same circumstances rewind the side closures Screen VELVET PLUS. REMOTE DELETION OF A RADIO CODE...
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The radio control is programmed/matched during the installation of the awning. For more information on the procedure for programming and adjusting the endstops, refer to the attached “Installation Instructions” and the Instructions that are attached to the specific device. USE AND MAINTENANCE MANUAL Page www.gibus.com...
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Please roll up the side drop awnings Screen VELVET PLUS. IMPORTANT! If something has blocked the opening or closing of the blades, continue the opening or closing with the “man present”...
Rev. 1 IMPORTANT!: in the case of failures, turn to you dealer and if required only ask for Gibus original spare parts. ATTENTION! In the case of fault or when searching for faults, respect the safety measures. In particular when searching for or repairing any faults to the electric components, there is the risk or fatal electric shock.
Compulsory maintenance required by the end of the 2 year and the following maintenance operations for extending the warranty year after year must be carried out by a Gibus technician and must minimally include an inspection of the correct blade movement, positioning of the endstops in opening and closing, making sure that the wind sensor is working if it is present and the conditions of the seals.
CHAPTER 10: DISMANTLING AND DISPOSAL CAUTION: dismantling of the Pergola must be carried out by qualified and trained staff. Ask for a specialized Gibus technician at the Service Department. CAUTION: dismantling of the Pergola must be carried out applying all the safety provisions as per installation: see chapter “SAFE INSTALLATION”...
(guttering, etc.). This is extremely important when blades are moving. The following table shows the solution to more common problems. In the presence of problems other than those listed contact the Service Department. USE AND MAINTENANCE MANUAL www.gibus.com Page...
The continuous beep is not heard when No more than 1 second must pass between Keys pressed at incorrect times. a transmitter is being stored. pressing one key and the next. USE AND MAINTENANCE MANUAL Page www.gibus.com...
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Calibration of too sensitive values. Trimmer adjusted The awning closes and opens frequently. Adjust the calibration and sensitivity values. in DEMO mode. Low battery. Replace the battery. Faulty remote control. Faulty remote control. Replace the remote control. USE AND MAINTENANCE MANUAL www.gibus.com Page...
The Gibus conventional guarantee covers the cost of spare parts in the following percentages: • In the 3rd year, the Guarantee covers 60% of the value of the spare part determined by the price shown by Gibus on the sales invoice to the dealer or, if not specifically stated therein, by the price charged for the spare part at the time of sale to the dealer, •...
Art.9 FURTHER CONDITIONS FOR THE VALIDITY OF THE CONVENTIONAL GUARANTEE In order for the Gibus conventional guarantee to be considered valid and effective pursuant to this document, in addition to the above, all the following additional conditions must be met: A.
Use Gibus original spare parts to keep the warranty valid. Accordingly, a compulsory maintenance operation within the end of the 3rd year from the installation date is to be required to the Gibus specialized technician and that will extend the warranty to the 4th year; a compulsory maintenance in the 4th year from the installation date will extend the warranty to the 5th year.
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Code: 340421 Rev. 1 ADDITIONAL Installation Notes: ADDITIONAL Mandatory Maintenance Notes: USE AND MAINTENANCE MANUAL www.gibus.com Page...
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Code: 340421 Rev. 1 USE AND MAINTENANCE MANUAL Page www.gibus.com...
Code: 340421 Rev. 1 14.2 MAINTENANCE AND NOTE REGISTER Operation description Full name and signature Date (including components replacement) specialized technician NOTES: USE AND MAINTENANCE MANUAL www.gibus.com Page...
Code: 340421 Rev. 1 Operation description Full name and signature Date (including components replacement) specialized technician NOTES: 14.3 PRODUCTION NOTES See the product sheet attached to the back cover. USE AND MAINTENANCE MANUAL Page www.gibus.com...
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DECLARATION OF INSTALLATION (*) VELVET PLUS side drop awning Installation: Date: Stamp and signature Gibus technician: Installation Notes: Installation Notes: Mandatory maintenance Date: Stamp and signature Gibus within the end of the 2nd year technician: Mandatory maintenance Date: Stamp and signature Gibus...
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DECLARATION OF INSTALLATION (*) VELVET PLUS side drop awning Installation: Date: Stamp and signature Gibus technician: Installation Notes: Installation Notes: Mandatory maintenance Date: Stamp and signature Gibus within the end of the 2nd year technician: Mandatory maintenance Date: Stamp and signature Gibus...
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DECLARATION OF INSTALLATION (*) VELVET PLUS side drop awning Installation: Date: Stamp and signature Gibus technician: Installation Notes: Installation Notes: Mandatory maintenance Date: Stamp and signature Gibus within the end of the 2nd year technician: Mandatory maintenance Date: Stamp and signature Gibus...
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DECLARATION OF INSTALLATION (*) VELVET PLUS side drop awning Installation: Date: Stamp and signature Gibus technician: Installation Notes: Installation Notes: Mandatory maintenance Date: Stamp and signature Gibus within the end of the 2nd year technician: Mandatory maintenance Date: Stamp and signature Gibus...
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DECLARATION OF INSTALLATION (*) VELVET PLUS side drop awning Installation: Date: Stamp and signature Gibus technician: Installation Notes: Installation Notes: Mandatory maintenance Date: Stamp and signature Gibus within the end of the 2nd year technician: Mandatory maintenance Date: Stamp and signature Gibus...
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DECLARATION OF INSTALLATION (*) VELVET PLUS side drop awning Installation: Date: Stamp and signature Gibus technician: Installation Notes: Installation Notes: Mandatory maintenance Date: Stamp and signature Gibus within the end of the 2nd year technician: Mandatory maintenance Date: Stamp and signature Gibus...
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DECLARATION OF INSTALLATION (*) VELVET PLUS side drop awning Installation: Date: Stamp and signature Gibus technician: Installation Notes: Installation Notes: Mandatory maintenance Date: Stamp and signature Gibus within the end of the 2nd year technician: Mandatory maintenance Date: Stamp and signature Gibus...
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DECLARATION OF INSTALLATION (*) VELVET PLUS side drop awning Installation: Date: Stamp and signature Gibus technician: Installation Notes: Installation Notes: Mandatory maintenance Date: Stamp and signature Gibus within the end of the 2nd year technician: Mandatory maintenance Date: Stamp and signature Gibus...
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DECLARATION OF INSTALLATION (*) VELVET PLUS side drop awning Installation: Date: Stamp and signature Gibus technician: Installation Notes: Installation Notes: Mandatory maintenance Date: Stamp and signature Gibus within the end of the 2nd year technician: Mandatory maintenance Date: Stamp and signature Gibus...
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DECLARATION OF INSTALLATION (*) VELVET PLUS side drop awning Installation: Date: Stamp and signature Gibus technician: Installation Notes: Installation Notes: Mandatory maintenance Date: Stamp and signature Gibus within the end of the 2nd year technician: Mandatory maintenance Date: Stamp and signature Gibus...
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DECLARATION OF INSTALLATION (*) VELVET PLUS side drop awning Installation: Date: Stamp and signature Gibus technician: Installation Notes: Installation Notes: Mandatory maintenance Date: Stamp and signature Gibus within the end of the 2nd year technician: Mandatory maintenance Date: Stamp and signature Gibus...
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DECLARATION OF INSTALLATION (*) VELVET PLUS side drop awning Installation: Date: Stamp and signature Gibus technician: Installation Notes: Installation Notes: Mandatory maintenance Date: Stamp and signature Gibus within the end of the 2nd year technician: Mandatory maintenance Date: Stamp and signature Gibus...
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DECLARATION OF INSTALLATION (*) VELVET PLUS side drop awning Installation: Date: Stamp and signature Gibus technician: Installation Notes: Installation Notes: Mandatory maintenance Date: Stamp and signature Gibus within the end of the 2nd year technician: Mandatory maintenance Date: Stamp and signature Gibus...
Serial number: see the HOLOGRAM on the back cover Designed use: Bioclimatic Pergola with brise Solei for external use Name and address of the manufacturer: Gibus S.p.A. - Via Einaudi, 35 - 35030 Saccolongo www.gibus.it - E-mail: gibus@gibus.it Assessment and check system of constant performance: System 4...
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Serial number: see the HOLOGRAM on the back cover Designed use: Bioclimatic Pergola with brise Solei for external use Name and address of the manufacturer: Gibus S.p.A. - Via Einaudi, 35 - 35030 Saccolongo www.gibus.it - E-mail: gibus@gibus.it Assessment and check system of constant performance: System 4...
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HOLOGRAM Gibus S.p.A. via Luigi Einaudi, 35 35030 Saccolongo (PD) - ITALY www.gibus.it - gibus@gibus.it PRODUCT SHEET...
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