markilux
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2013-05-07 7062193_TD
1. Overview
markilux 1700 markilux 1710
1Suspensiontube 2Mountingbrackets 3Casingprole 4Foldingarm 5Cover 6Frontprole 7Valance
2. Reading the instructions
Attention:Priortooperatingyourawningreadallpointsunder"Safetyinstructionsfortheusersof
markiluxawnings"!
3. Awning with hand crank
3.1.Engagethehookofthecrankrodinthegeareyelet.
3.2.Holdthecrankrodrmlywithonehandontheupperandonehandonthelowerturninghandle.
Duringtheoperatingprocedure,pullthecrankslightlytowardstheoperator.
3.3.Ifthegeareyeletisontherightside(asillustrated):
• Extending the awning cover:
turnthecrankanti-clockwise.
• Retracting the awning cover:
turnthecrankclockwise.
Ifthegeareyeletisontheleftside,
thedirectionsofrotationareexactlytheopposite.
3.4.Incasethehandcrankshouldremaininthe
geareyelet,itmustbesecuredagainstuncontrolled
movements(e.g.incaseofwind)!
Attention:Inpartiallyextendedpositionsandwithatpitchangles(lessthan14°)thereisan
increasedriskofwatercollectingonthesurfaceofthecover.Theoptimalcovertensioniswiththe
awningextended.
Attention:Handcrank-operatedawningshave
a gear limit switch to limit the extension
travel.Itpreventsincorrectrollingupofthefabric
ontothefabricroller.Thegearlimitswitchshould
neverbeapproachedwithforce.
Shortlybeforereachingtheendpositioninthe
extensiondirection,thecrankoperationshould
proceedslowlyinacontrolledmannerinordertoa
forcedovertravelofthegearbrake.Ifthegearlimit
switchisdefective,therollingupofthefabricfrom
belowontothefabricrollerduringretractioncould
leadtodamagetotheawningcoverandthe
awningframe.
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9. Motor with emergency operation during power failure
A motor-driven awning cannot be retracted without power. In windy regions with frequent power failures, the use of an emergency hand operation device or an
emergency power supply should be considered. The control part of the emergency manual operation must be accessible at a height of less than 1.8 meters. Otherwise
always retract the awning beforehand, if the power supply will be interrupted!
10. Uncontrolled operation during cleaning and maintenance work
When working in the range of travel (e.g. cleaning and maintenance work), it is to be ensured, that the
awning is switched de-energized (e.g. switch off safety device, disconnect plug coupling on the motor
cable, ...) There is a risk of being crushed and falling down.
Likewise, with manual operation the operating crank must be disengaged and safely stored away.
If awnings are operated by several users, a priority switching interlocking device (controlled power interruption
from outside) must be actuated, which makes any extending and retracting of the awning impossible.
Persons not familiar with the proper use of the awning must not operate it.
11. Repair and spare parts
The awning is to be inspected regularly for signs of wear or damage to cover and frame (with electrical connection: also to the power cables). If damage is determined,
then a markilux specialist retailer is to be commissioned with the repair. Only spare parts released by the manufacturer may be used.
Attention! Danger of Injury! Never attempt to repair the fault yourself! Awnings in need of repair must not be used. Talk to your markilux specialist retailer about a
service contract!
12. Crush and Shear Zones
Depending on the type of awning, there exist crush and shear zones, e.g. between drop rod and cassette and between moving parts. Items of clothing or limbs can
be grabbed by the unit and pulled in!
If an awning is tted at a height under 2.5 meters above accessible trafc routes, then the awning may only be actuated with a push-button switch with a view of the
moving parts. Electrical controllers, radio-controlled drives with catch switches, stop switches etc. are in this case not permitted.
13. Metallicandpearlnishcoatingsoftheawningframe
Coatings of metal and plastic parts in metallic or pearl nish coatings vary in their visual appearance. These visual differences concern in particular the intensity and
characteristics of the metallic effect, which can also lead to a changed perception of the basic hue.
14. Disassembly and disposal
Attention! Danger of Injury! During disassembly
and disposal of the shading unit, those parts
under tension (e.g. folding arms, tensioning systems)
must be relieved completely beforehand or secured
against unintentional extending. A markilux specialist
rm is to be commissioned for this!
15. Maintenance and care, tecnical properties of cover awning cover and awning frame
Whether a cleansing is necessary or not depends
strongly on environmental inuences (trafc, air
pollution, industrial gases etc.). Je nach Regular
cleaning is advisable according to the degree of
soiling.
Achtung: Always use an appropriate ascending
aid and never rest again or attach to the awning!
Remove dust periodically with a soft brush in dry
condition. Remove leaves and similar debris
immediately.
Small stains should be removed using lukewarm water
and a commercially accepted, preferably liquid,
detergent suitable for delicate fabrics (5% soap
solution, water temperature max. 30°C).
15.1 Awning cover when wet
If possible, only retract awning when dry! If the awning must be retracted wet, this must be extended again to dry as soon as possible. Due to the cover’s own weight a
sagging is possible, which increases when wet. With wide units, a sagging of the awning frame prole can also occur due to its own weight. Both facts do not impair the
function and running characteristic of the awning.
15.2. Cleaning the awning cover
The awning cover is furnished with special waterproong, which diminishes with each cleaning. For re-waterproong, common tent waterproong can be used. A new
condition of the material can not however be achieved through re-waterproong.
15.3. Cleaning the awning frame
For the cleaning of the awning frame, use common household cleaner for sensitive surfaces (pH-value: between 5 and 8). Aggressive acids and scratching materials
(such as fabrics containing abrasives, sand paper, sand, pumice stone etc.) are not permitted, as they could greatly change the surface.
15.4 Characteristics due to production and ready fabrication of awning materials
Despite all due care in production and fabrication, technical fabrics can have characteristics, which to the layman represent „defects“. Defects worthy of complaint are
only those, which impair the serviceable life of the cover.
The blemishes described below in no way impair the durability and the performance capability of the awning cover.
• Wrinkle folds: During processing, such as e.g.
cutting to size, stitching and pulling the cover onto
the awning frame, traces of folding can occur, which
are unavoidable. Viewed against the light, the user of
the awning has the impression that it concerns stripes
of dirt, which is not however the case.
• Winding folds / rippling: This occurs due to the
permanent coiling and uncoiling of the cover on the
roller. This effect can be explained by the fact, that
the material is thicker close to the seams, coils more
loosely between the seams of the cover. This effect
can occur both directly next to the seam as well as
also in the middle of web.
• Other irregularities: Unavoidable minor blemishes
caused due to the manufacturing process, such as
knots and thread thickening, which are perceived in
the cover as points of light or knops, can occur and
are not legitimate complaints.
15.5. Sagging of the awning frame
With wide units, a sagging of the awning frame prole can also occur due to its own weight. This fact does not impair the function and running characteristics of the
awning.
16. Awning cover tested for harmful substances
The „Eco-Tex Standard 100“ certicate guarantees, that the awning cover does not contain any harmful dyestuffs or chemicals.
UPF = Ultraviolet Protection Factor: All fabrics made of sunsilk snc and sunvas snc achieve the highest possible solar protection factor
for textiles (UPF 50+). Fabrics with an ultraviolet protection factor of 50+ would enable you to sit out safely in the sun fty times longer,
if you were to rely solely on the protection provided by your skin.
Your own protection time x sun protection factor = maximum sunbathing time sitting under your awning.