
2040 Use and maintenance instructions
1 lntrod u ctio n
This manual is an integral part of the 2040 awning and has been written for users; it is of fundamental impor-
tance for using and maintaining the product properly. lt is forbidden to remove, rewrite or in any way modiff the
pages and contents of this manual.
The manual must be kept in one piece and stored in an easily accessible location until the awning is disposed
of.
lf the manual is lost or destroyed, please ask your dealer for a new copy, specifoing the main product data and
where the new copy should be sent to.
The manufacturer reserves the right to update the product and relative manuals without being required to up-
date existing products and manuals.
The manufacturer reserves all rights to this manual: it may not be fully or partly reproduced without written per-
mission.
lf the product is tampered with or modified withoutthe manufacturer's permission, the latter hereby declines all
liability for any damage that may derive.
1,1 .Symbols used in this manual
The WARNING symbol used in this manual is shown below.
INFORMATION AND PREGAUTIONS
lnstruations and useful advioe for using and preserving. Failure to aot on these
messages may impair the intdgrity and/or resistance of the produot.
ATTENTION
OPERATOR HAZARD! These instruotions and indications should be closely assessed
and observed. Failure to aat on these messages may be hazardous for people.
2 Safety
2.1,General safety i nformation
. ln the event of rain, wind or snow, fully close the awning. Danger of personal injury or damage to
property.
. lt is strictly forbidden to remove the safety devices installed on the awning (see Chap. 2.2 "Safety devices").
. Powered awnings are opened and closed with a switch and/or a remote control unit: both these devices must
be kept OUT OF REACH OF CHILDREN.
. Make sure no-one is standing near the awning while it is openinglclosing.
' Do not place objects on the awning fabric.
. lt is forbidden to hang from or hold on to the awning: risk of serious personal injury and damage to the awn-
ing.
. ln case of doubt, consult your dealer BEFORE using the awning.
. Users may not perform unauthorised operations on the awning (see Chap. 3.2 "Foreseen use and conditions
of use" and Chap. 6 "Maintenance").
. lf the product is tampered with or modified without the manufacturer's permission, the latter hereby declines
all liability for any damage that may derive.
. The user must promptly inform the dealer if faults and/or malfunctions are found on a safety device, or if any
hazardous situations arise.
. All maintenance and cleaning operations must be performed with the mains power supply disconnected.
. lnstallation, initial start-up, adjustment and extraordinary maintenance operations may only be performed by
suitably qualified specialised technical staff. Please contact Technical Assistance.
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oINFORMATION AND PRECAUTIONS
IF THE AWNING IS UNUSED FOR A LONG TIME, IT IS BETTER TO PROTECT THE ARM
SUPPORT wlTH A NYLON FOIL,