Griesser Soloscreen Manual

Operating and Maintenance Instructions
Soloscreen®
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General Information
The function of facade awnings is to shade open areas from unwanted solar radiation. They should not be considered
security equipment.
The end user must read and observe these Operating and Maintenance Instructions before using the awnings for the first time.
General Hazard and Safety Information
• Property damage and bodily injury may result from improper handling or disregarding safety information.
• In the event of damages resulting from non-observance of these instructions or of the accompanying documentation, all
warranty claims become null and void.
• Griesser Holding AG accepts no liability for consequential losses or damages.
Safety Information for Operation and Use
Risk of injury or damage to the product from improper operation
• Attach operating controls within view of the curtain, in accordance with national regulations.
• Keep operating controls out of the reach of children.
• May only be operated by instructed persons.
• Do not touch moving parts when deploying or retracting blinds.
• Do not allow jewelry, clothing, hair or body parts to become entangled in the product.
• Risk of crushing obstacles in the deployment area.
• Stand clear until the end position has been reached.
• Placing additional weight on facade awnings by attaching objects or tension cables may lead to damage or cause
facade awnings to fall from their anchoring and is therefore not permitted.
• Do not touch any interior parts that are exposed due to damage (e.g. cables /cords, control elements).
Damage to the product from icing
• In winter, check products for icing before operating. In the event of icing, do not operate.
• Discontinue automatic operation in winter, even if icing has not been predicted.
Risk of injury due to inadequate maintenance
• Check products regularly for signs of wear.
• Do not use products that require repairs.
• Malfunctions may only be rectified by trained and qualified personnel.
Use only original Griesser replacement parts
• No assurance is provided that the product will function with accessories, parts or operating equipment made by other
manufacturers. Modifications to the product that are not expressly approved by Griesser render warranty or product
liability claims null and void.
Risk of injury or damage to the product from unintentional operation
• Disconnect products from the power supply power when maintenance work is taking place.
• Observe safety distances.
Risk of damage to the product from improper operation
• When operating manually, do not use force to open or close the awning.
• Do not operate products beyond their mechanical limits.
• Retract curtains before permitted wind load is exceeded.
Risk of injury and damage to the product from interruptions to the power supply (e.g. power outages)
Ensure that situations dangerous to people and the product do not arise
Electrical Installations
Electrical connections may only be carried out by certified electricians
• Additional national regulations regarding the maintenance and repair of electrical systems shall be observed. These
may result in an increase in the maintenance intervals.

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Operation
Motorized operation
Awnings are operated using central or local wall-mounted or hand-held controls with an Up / Down / Stop button. The
operating functions of the controls are described in the operating instructions for the controls.
Manual operation
Awnings are operated using an articulated or hook-in crank.
Use
• Facade awnings meet the requirements of the wind classes indicated in the declaration of conformity and may only
remain deployed up to the indicated wind class.
• Facade awnings provide solar shading and may not be used as security equipment.
• Facade awnings that have been retracted when wet (e.g. after rain) must be deployed again after the rain has passed
in order to dry the fabric.
• Facade awnings may not be used if there is danger of frost.
• When operating a facade awning, ensure that no obstacles (flower pots, toys, chairs, etc.) are located in the awning’s path.
• Never lower the blind with the window open (European standards and guidelines).
• Make sure, when operating the hand crank, that it runs smoothly.
• When operating the awning manually, do not use force if the facade awning jams. Change the direction of rotation in order
to check if the awning has reached the end of the track.
Maintenance / Inspection
Intervalle Location (depending on type) Task
Anually
Soiling of the guides • Check guides and remove any soiling and
foreign objects (e.g. leaf debris, etc.)
Cable tension
• Check cable tension
• Retension or replace cabletensioner if
necessary
Periodically Awning fabric and fabric guides • Check for damage or excessive wear
Awning fabric and Box • Remove leaf debris and foreign objects
Any repairs are to be made by a specialized company.
Cleaning
Cleaning agents with alkaline, acidic or abrasive active ingredients and pressurized steam cleaning
may not be used!
• The air contains minuscule solid particles that settle on facades and facade parts. Facade awnings are equipped with
various mechanical parts that must therefore be serviced regularly to ensure long-term use.
• Use a cloth, sponge or soft brush to apply lukewarm water with a highly diluted, mild cleaning agent to the awning fabric
or metal parts. Carefully scrub away dirt. It is imperative that you then rinse the awning well with clear water.
• Smaller stains on the awning fabric can be effectively removed with a colorless rubber eraser.

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Wind classes of Griesser facade awnings
Products Permissible wind resistance class limit values
Width (mm)         
Solozip®II with zip guide rails 
Width (mm)     
Height (mm)          
Sigara® with guide rails -
Sigara® with guide cable/slat       -  - -
Galleria®    - - - - - -
Tube®  -  - - -  - -
Soloscreen®III   -  - - - - - -
Soloscreen®IV 
1Tests in accordance with product standard EN 13561:2015. Product limit dimensions in accordance with data sheet.
Maximum admissible wind speeds for Griesser facade awnings
• External facade awnings are not designed to withstand strong winds. Pursuant to standard EN 13651, the manufacturer
must determine the maximum wind speed above which the external facade awning must be retracted.
Correspondence between wind classes and maximum admissible wind speeds for Griesser facade awnings:
Maximum admissible wind speed
Class  Class  Class  Class  Class  Class 
, m/s , m/s , m/s , m/s , m/s , m/s
, km/h , km/h , km/h , km/h , km/h , km/h
The values in the table apply with the following reservations:
• Product dimensions and use comply with the Griesser technical guide.
• Installation, fastening and operation are carried out in accordance with installation respectively operating instructions.
• The products can be installed onto the reveal or façade with a façade distance of the hanging of < 100mm away from
the facade. If the distance from the facade is between 100 and 300 mm, the value in the table must be reduced by
1 class.
• Selecting the wind resistance class depends on the national standard in the country where the product is installed.