Hella TOP MINI plus screen protect Instruction Manual

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Top-mounted box TOP MINI plus screen protect
Operating guidelines
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Table of Contents
Preliminary remarks HELLA Top-mounted box TOP MINI plus screen protect ....................3
General notes.......................................................................................................................4
CE marking...........................................................................................................................5
Safety instructions ................................................................................................................6
Designated use ..................................................................................................................13
Interesting facts about awning covers ................................................................................14
Servicing, maintenance and repair .....................................................................................16
Operating guidelines...........................................................................................................19
Operating principle Somfy Maestria+ 50 io.........................................................................20
Operating principle of the elero drives................................................................................21
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Preliminary remarks HELLA
Top-mounted box TOP MINI plus screen protect
With this HELLA product you have opted for a high-quality product with a most up-to-date
technology that can nevertheless be easily installed and operated. In these instructions we
describe the basic installation, commissioning and use.
For authorized specialist staff
For the consumer (user)
The following symbols will assist you with the installation or use and require a safety-
conscious conduct:
Attention!
This symbol indicates instructions that, if disregarded, can put the user in
danger.
Attention!
This symbol indicates instructions that, if disregarded, can potentially
result in damage to the product.
This symbol indicates
instructions for use or
helpful information.
This symbol requires you to
act.
Attention!
This symbol indicates a risk of injury or danger to life due to an electric
shock.
This symbol indicates parts of the product, for which you will find
important information in these installation instructions.
Attention!
This symbol indicates possible risk of injury by crushing.
This symbol indicates the
cleaning of the product.
This symbol indicates the
maintenance and repair of
the product.
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General notes
Questions
In case of questions concerning the installation or the use of your product, please consult
your authorized specialist shop.
Spare parts/repairs
Spare parts are available at your HELLA specialist shop. Only spare parts that are
approved by HELLA are allowed to be used.
Warranty/guarantee
Precondition for warranty and guarantee is a correct and regular maintenance of the sun
protection device (at least once a year).
Warranty claims are subject to statutory limitation periods. Service parts are excluded
from the warranty; the same applies for changes in color and changes in characteristics
caused by UV radiation.
As the composition or the chemical and physical properties of the plasters used are
beyond our control, the resistance of our systems to corrosion cannot be guaranteed,
Liability
In case of non-observance of the directions and information given in these instructions
and in case of improper operation or unintended use, the manufacturer shall not accept
any warranty claims concerning any damage to the product. In these cases, the liability
for consequential damage to any parts or persons is ruled out as well.
Legal notes
The graphs and texts of these instructions were carefully prepared. We cannot be held
liable for any errors and their potential consequences! Subject to technical modifications
to the product and to these instructions! These instructions include copyrighted
information. All rights reserved! The listed product or brand names are trademarks of the
respective owners.
Installation Instructions
Detailed instructions for installing the product are available in the download section at
https://www.hella.info.

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CE marking
The top-mounted box TOP MINI plus with textile blind (side seam guided) from HELLA has
a declaration of performance as per the Construction Products Regulation and when
equipped with a motor drive, it also has the declaration of conformity as per the Machinery
Directive or the Directive for Electromagnetic Compatibility and meets the basic
requirements of the harmonised standard EN 13561 if used as intended. The respective
declarations are deposited with the manufacturers.
The CE identification applies for the delivery status of the product. The product mounted
meets the requirements of the specified standard only, if
during installation the information and instructions given in these instructions as well
as the information and instructions of the manufacturers of the screws have been
observed,
the product is installed with the recommended type and number of fasteners/screws.
No changes, rebuildings or extensions, with the exception of those described in these
instructions, are allowed with this product. The fixed CE-label expires with any change,
rebuilding or extension.
HELLA Sonnen- und Wetterschutztechnik GmbH
A-9913 Abfaltersbach, Nr. 125
23
LE-AKTB-01-002
EN 13561:2004+A1:2008
Top-mounted box with textile blind (side seam guided)
TOP MINI plus screen
Exterior sun protection
Wind resistance class 6 -
in connection
with the regulation
(EU) 2019/1188
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Safety instructions
These installation instructions refer to prefabricated elements, that (1) for
100% are made from parts, which are defined by us, and (2) which are
made in manufacturing processes, which are defined by us too; in all other
cases we do not provide any guarantee!
The safety instructions as well as the appropriate instructions must be read
carefully before installation and use. In case of non-observance of the
directions and information given in these instructions and in case of
improper installation and operation or unintended use, the manufacturer
shall not accept any warranty claims concerning any damage to the
product. In these cases, the liability for consequential damage to any parts
or persons is ruled out as well.
- Follow the described installation steps and pay attention to
recommendations and notes.
- Keep these instructions in a safe place.
- All installation and removal works, as well as maintenance and repair
works are only allowed to be carried out by authorised and qualified
specialist staff.
- If switching, automatic or radio control devices are used to operate the
units, the information given in the enclosed instructions of the
manufacturer must be observed.
- During operation do not put your hand into or touch movable parts.
- Ensure that clothing or body parts cannot get caught on the unit.
- Observe the regulations for prevention of accidents of the employer's
liability insurance association!
- Before operation check the unit for visible damage. If the unit is
damaged, it should not be used; please consult authorized specialist
staff immediately.
- Risk of injury and accident due to the weight of the product!
- Take safety measures against the danger of squashing, especially when
operating the unit with automatic devices.
- Place the operating switch within sight of the unit, but not near any of the
moving parts.
- Never let children play with the unit.
A sun protection device with electric drive cannot be retracted without
current. We therefore recommend the use of an emergency power
generating unit or a motor with an emergency crank handle, especially in
regions with frequent power failures.
If the curtain of the selected element has more than 20 kg, an additional
fixing device has to be provided for the box.
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Safety instructions
Danger of suffocation!
Ensure that the foil cannot get into the hands of children. Keep the foil in a
safe place.
ATTENTION!
For children/adults a lowered blind is
no protection against a fall out of the window!
Attention! Risk of injury or danger to life due to an electric shock!
- Set-up, examination, commissioning and error correction of the unit must
only be performed by authorised or trained expert staff (as per VDE
0100).
- Switch off the current to the connecting lines when working at the unit.
There is danger to life! Take safety precautions against unintentional
switching on!
- Check the electrical wires regularly for damage. Do not use the unit if
any damage is found.
- Our electrically driven units are in accordance with the regulations for
power plants acc. to VDE 0100. We cannot guarantee for the operational
reliability of the unit with non-approved modifications.
- White motor cables are not UV-resistant and must therefore be routed in
empty conduits, cable ducts, or similar.
- The enclosed installation instructions of the electrical devices supplied
must be observed.
Before operating the unit make sure, that the blind is free movable. If,
during lowering, the roller shutter curtain abuts against an obstacle (e.g. a
lost object on the window sill), the unit may be damaged.
Take care that windows, that are opened towards the outside, remain
closed when raising or lowering the blind.
Units with motor drive:
The drives used are operated with a voltage of AC 230V/50Hz. Please
check the power supply provided by your utility company before connecting.
Any other voltage can destroy the drives.
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Safety instructions
Operation during storms:
During strong winds close the windows
or raise the sunblind to the upper end
position. Take care, that no draught can
arise, even during your absence. If the
window is open, the closed sunblinds
cannot withstand all wind loads. The
given wind class is only guaranteed with
a closed window.
Operation in case of frost:
In case of frost the sunblind can freeze
shut. Avoid using force to operate the
sunblind and do not use it, if there is
snow or ice in the guide rails. Do not
operate the sunblind if it is frozen solid.
The automatic control devices must be
switched off if there is a risk of freezing.
Operation in rain:
If the blind is raised whilst wet (e.g. after
rain), it must be lowered again later to
dry the cover.

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Safety instructions
Travel range:
Please make sure that no obstacles
block the guide rails of the sunblind.
Danger of squashing:
Do not put your hand between
movable parts when opening or
closing the sunblind. As long as the
sunblind is in motion persons must be
kept away.
Using the product for the wrong
purpose:
Use the sunblinds solely for the
described purpose. Any wrong use can
endanger the user and result in damage
to the product. Do not overload the
sunblind, e.g. with additional weights. If
the product is used for a different
purpose, the right to claim under
guarantee is forfeited.
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Safety instructions
Behaviour in case of emergency (e.g.
fire, power failure):
Do not open or close the sunblind. In
case of a power failure hold the opened
blind at the front rail and push it
upwards to clear the escape path.
Accessibility of the operating
devices:
Place the operating switch within sight
of the unit, but not near any of the
moving parts. Never let children play
with the operating devices, such as:
hand-held radio transmitter, switches or
automatic devices. There is danger of
squashing, especially when operating
the unit with automatic devices. Fix the
operating switch at a point where the
disabled also have access.
Automatic sunblinds in front of
balcony or terrace doors:
If a sunblind with motor drive, that is
connected to an automatic device, is
installed in front of the only access to
your balcony or terrace, you can lock
yourself out. Please switch off the
automatic device, if you enter the
balcony or the terrace.
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Safety instructions
Observe the motor runtime:
The motors used are not suitable for a
non-stop operation. The integrated
thermo protection switches the motor off
after approx. 4 minutes. After approx. 10
to 15 minutes the product is ready for
use again.
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Storing
- Keep dry when storing!
- Cover the boxes with materials that are impervious to light.
- Do not use transparent foils, because this can cause the welding of the
EPS due to the possibly occurring lens effect.
Protection of the product during construction phase
During the construction phase, the element to be mounted must be
protected against the weather. Materials made of EPS must be plastered
within three months.
Recommendations:
- Protection of the insulating material by applying a plaster base
- Covering the upper surface (do not use transparent foils!)

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Designated use
Sun protection
Thermal protection
Sight screen
Anti-glare blind
To avoid damage, do not use the units or retract the covers with strong wind, continuous
rain, snowfall or frost.
If the front-mounted blind is raised whilst wet (e.g. after rain), it must be lowered again later
to dry the cover.
If a wind sensor is used, please observe the building geometry, and set the wind sensor to
the lowest value.
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Interesting facts about awning covers
Awning covers may show the
below mentioned
characteristics. These do not
affect the proper use or
lifespan of the product.
Kink folds
These stripes may arise due to a kinking of
the cover when cutting, sewing or folding it.
Crayon effect
The impregnating agent used during the
production may cause light stripes in the
cover. Especially with dark-coloured covers
these light stripes cannot be avoided, despite
correct handling.
Ripples
When rolling-up or unrolling the cover on the
shaft the cover is more tensioned in the area
of the hems, seams and panels than between
the seams. Tensionings of the cover resulting
therefrom may cause ripples (e.g. waffle-
weave pattern or herringbone pattern), which
leave marks in the cover. These ripples are
visible when the unit is extended.
Especially with side seam guided units, these
ripples in the marginal area are a result of the
manufacturing process and cannot be
avoided, because the cover and the zip-
fastener are lying on top of each other and
cover a different distance when the cover is
rolled-up or unrolled.
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Interesting facts about awning covers
Formation of honeycomb structures
The formation of honeycomb structures is an
effect of the manufacturing process of the
cover and can not be avoided. Rain or
increased air humidity may intensify this
effect. Especially when the cover is retracted
in a wet condition, these honeycomb
structures leave clearly visible marks in the
cover.
Flaws in weaving
During the manufacturing process of the
cover it may happen that the threads tear or
that the thread thickness varies slightly. This
results in light points or knobs in the cover.
Further information can be
found in the documents
"Guidelines for the
assessment of ready-made
awning covers" and
"Guidelines for cleaning and
maintenance of awning
covers" of the Industrial
Association Technical Textiles
– Roller shutter – Sun
Protection in
Mönchengladbach (see
homepage:https://ivrsa.de/tec
hnische_unterlagen).
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Servicing, maintenance and repair
An unintentional switching on of units with motor drive is possible. Make
sure that the automatic control device is switched off and that the current
supply is interrupted during cleaning or maintenance work.
Do not use solvents, alcohol (rubbing alcohol) or scouring cleansing
agents! Use a mild household cleaner and a soft cloth to wash down
fingerprints and light grease- or oil patches. Rinse off with clear water
and dry with a soft cloth.
For cleaning of the cover, it is usually sufficient to occasionally brush it
down using a soft brush or a duster.
Hard water leaves traces of limescale. Adding a little bit of vinegar to the
scouring water prevents this effect.
You will get suitable cleansing agents for heavier dirtied blinds from your
HELLA specialty retailer.

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Servicing, maintenance and repair
Never use a high-pressure cleaner. There is a risk that the surface of the
aluminium parts and the cover are affected by the pressure and the heat.
Remove regularly dirt or objects from the guide rails.
Maintenance:
All inspection and maintenance works must be carried out
by a specialised company from HELLA or a HELLA partner.
Regularly check the
electrical wires of motor driven units for
damage. Check the mechanical parts of your unit for visible
damage. After exceptional events such as storm, hail, sleet,
maloperation or the like, the unit must be checked for
noticeable damage prior to operating it. If the unit is
damaged, it must not be used; consult authorized specialist
staff immediately. It is recommended to have the unit
maintained by specialist staff on an annual basis. This way
wear is detected at an early stage and damage to the unit is
prevented.
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Servicing, maintenance and repair
Repair:
Improper repair works may cause both risk of injury to persons or
damage to the units.
Repair works must be carried out by a HELLA specialist company or a
partner company of HELLA.
Only use original spare parts from HELLA.
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Operating guidelines
Motor drive:
By operating a switch, a hand-held radio
transmitter or an automatic device, the cover
moves up or down. The cover stops by
releasing a touch contact switch or - if a
locking push-button is used - by pushing the
counter or stop button.
The end positions of the drive are not adjusted
ex works. Therefore it is necessary to adjust
the end positions during the installation on site.
Please observe the enclosed instructions of
the manufacturer of the motor.
Automatic control devices may fail under
extreme conditions (e.g. power failure or
technical faults).
Automatic control devices should be set to
manual operation during your absence.
Adjust the external control device in such a
way, that a non-stop operation of the motor is
avoided!
Thermal protection:
The drives used are not suitable for a non-stop
operation. The integrated thermal protection
switches the drive off after approx. 4 minutes.
After approx. 10 to 15 minutes, the drive is
ready for use again.
Please avoid to roll up the cover opposite to
the intended direction (see adjacent
illustration).
This may cause damage to the cover.
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Operating principle Somfy Maestria+ 50 io
Obstacle detection in
down direction:
- Unit moves down
- Obstacle
-
Unit stops and moves back hal
f
a drive rotation in order to
relieve the obstacle
- Unit remains in this position
Notes:
- The obstacle detection is
active during the entire
downward movement.
- If the lower end position is set
too low, it is treated like an
obstacle.
Blocking detection in Up direction
:
- Unit moves up
- Obstacle
- Unit stops and takes the load
off
- Unit remains in this position
Notes:
- A direct Up command is not
admissible after that.
- The obstacle detection is
active during the entire upward
movement.
Legend
STOP
1
1
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Operating principle of the elero drives
Obstacle detection in the
Down direction (if the
obstacle remains in place):
- System moves downwards
- Obstacle
- System stops and slightly
moves back at a reduced
speed
- System moves down again
- Obstacle still present
- System stops and slightly
moves back at a reduced
speed
- System moves down again
- Obstacle still present
- System stops and moves to
the upper end position at a
normal speed
Blocking detection in the
Up direction (if the obstacle
remains in place):
- Unit moves up
- Obstacle
- System stops and slightly
moves back
- Unit moves up again
- Obstacle still present
- System stops and slightly
moves back
- Unit remains in this position
Note:
A final load function for the upper
end position can be activated for
the protection of the cover. P
lease
observe the enclosed instructions
of the manufacturer of the motor.
Legend
1.Wiederholung
2.Wiederholung
STOP
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HELLA Interior Venetian
Blinds
regulate the lighting in a
room very comfortably,
immediately gracing it
with much more
atmosphere.
HELLA Insect screens
and you decide who is
allowed to come in and
who isn't.
HELLA Pleated Blind
folds up very compactly
and protects very well
against the sun and nosey
glances where only little
space is available.
HELLA Outdoor Blinds
serve for the light
regulation, as view
protection, anti-glare blind
and heat protection.
HELLA Front-mounted
Roller Shutter
for more safety and
protection against rain,
wind, heat, the cold, noise,
incident light and nosey
glances, also available for
subsequent installation.
HELLA Vertical awning
With toggle catch
mechanism for a lovely
façade design with perfect
heat and glare protection.
For questions, wishes and ideas:
HELLA Infoline +43/(0)4846/6555-0
HELLA Sonnen- und Wetterschutztechnik GmbH
A-9913 Abfaltersbach, No. 125
Phone: [phone]
Fax: [phone]
e-mail: [e-mail]
Internet: http://www.hella.info