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SZF SkyFlow External Venetian Blind System
Operating & Maintenance Manual

SZF SkyFlow External Venetian Blind System
Operating & Maintenance Manual
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Contents
1. Introduction
1.1. Symbols and nomenclature
1.2. General
2. Safety requirements
3. Product overview
3.1. Control specifications
4. Operation and use of the Venetian blind
4.1. Use 6
4.2. Operation
4.2.1. Controls
5. Venetian blind maintenance and repairs
5.1. Maintenance
5.2. Repair
5.3. Technical inspection
6. Hazards
7. Removal and end-of-life disposal
8. Product marking
9. installation instruction
9.1. Installation instruction for external venetian blind in SZF/A SkyFlow adapting system
9.2. Installation instruction for external venetian blind in SZF/P SkyFlow under plaster system
9.3. Installation instruction for external venetian blind in SZF/S self supporting system
9.4. Installation instruction for external venetian blind in SZF/BX1 SkyFlow under plaster system

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Meaning
Symbol Description
NOTICE
This symbol indicates important information to read and
understand. It does not relate any hazardous or harmful conditions
of the product or people.
CAUTION Indicates risks of damage to the product.
WARNING Indicates all safety-relevant information non-compliance with which
will cause a hazard of injury or death.
DANGER Indicates conditions which cause hazards of injury or death by
electrical shock.
NOTICE This symbol indicates the product cannot be disposed of with
municipal (household) waste.
1.2. General
The terms and conditions of product delivery are regulated in separate contracts between the vendor and the buyer. The specify the liability
limits and exclude the liability for consequential losses. The vendor operating according to the general terms and conditions of product
delivery will not accept any liability for non-compliance with this Manual unless related to defects attributable to the vendor.
Aluprof S.A. will not be liable for any damage caused by non-compliance with this Manual and has the right to modify the Manual.
Aluprof S.A. has a policy of continuous improvement of products, customer service quality, and operating safety.
This Manual is intended for the user of the external Venetian blind. Read it before commissioning the blind for use. The Manual includes all information
necessary for safe operation and proper maintenance of the blind. Keep this Manual for the whole operating life of the blind. Transfer this Manual with the
blind to the new owner, if any.
The Operating and Maintenance Manual is provided with a programming guide.
The owner of the blind is required to introduce all Venetian blind users to this Manual and instruct them in proper operation of the Venetian blind
• The manufacturer will not accept any liability for damage caused by incorrect operation and/or maintenance of its product.
• No warranty claims of damage caused by force majeure, inclement weather, and normal wear and tear will be accepted.
• The manufacturer will not be liable for any alteration or improvement made to the product structure or outfitting it with any accessories not approved
by Aluprof S.A.
1. Introduction
All products made by Aluprof are designed in compliance with first-class standards of performance, aesthetic values and operating
convenience. The design deliverables from Aluprof engineers are based on the state of the art in design engineering, and the production
ownership uses the latest know-how in manufacturing. This ensures safety of operation of Aluprof products.
1.1. Symbols and nomenclature
Manufacturer - means subject, which manufactures and introduces the product to the market under his name or trademark.
External Venetian blind is a product. Aluprof is a manufacturer.
Supplier - means any natural or legal person who supplies product of another manufacturer to the market.
The supplier may also be the product installer, which is an external Venetian blind.
Product user - the person using the installed product, which is an external Venetian blind.
The special information indicated by graphical in this Manual requires careful reading and understanding.

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2. Safety requirements
Compliance with the following requirements is essential to ensure the safety of Venetian blind users and Venetian blind operation.
The requirements apply to the installation location and the use of the Venetian blind.
Do not operate the Venetian blind if its electrical wiring is damaged.
Extreme safety precautions are required for small children and the disabled.
The guardians of children shall be liable for compliance with the safety instructions provided by the product manufacturer.
Strict compliance with the safety instructions is required within the range of the Venetian blind effects on objects or fit-out features.
If the Venetian blind can be operated remotely from a location where the Venetian blind is not in the field of vision of the user, the user shall implement
organisational measures near the Venetian blind which will prevent damage of the Venetian blind in operation.
Keep clear from all moving parts of the Venetian blind in motion: hazard of injury and damage to the product!
Do not remove the drive unit guards. The guards must be fastened so their removal requires tools.
If the Venetian blind features standalone electrical devices (e.g. wind / sunlight / rain sensors), follow their operating manuals.
3. Product overview
The Venetian blind (the external Venetian blind) is a construction product intended for use in existing or new residential, public and
industrial buildings as a privacy and sun shielding screen which provides an additional cover of a wall opening (a window or a door). The
blind slates are made of first-class quality aluminium sheet metal. The sheet metal is finished with a PE (polyester) coating on both sides.
This material meets the EN standards endorsed by the European Coil Coating Association, which ensures sufficient resistance to weather
and elements for a long operating life. The operation of the blind slats (their opening, closing, and tilting) is managed by electrical controls,
like a control switch, a portable transmitter or another control device which provides automatic control, e.g. a rain, wind, or sunlight sensor.
The external Venetian blinds are the latest solution for door and window shading / screening. With a simple and lightweight design, they can
be applied in nearly all types of buildings. The Venetian blind are available in large sizes, yet they appear to be light and can blend in
perfectly even with premium building fitments.
The key features of the Venetian blind include:
•Easy installation and operation;
•Stepless adjustment of sunlight exposure in indoor spaces by tilting the blind slats from 0 to 90° and 180°;
•Reduction of heat transfer to indoor spaces with maintained exchange of air;
•Perceived reduction of outdoor noise;
•Privacy screening of indoor spaces;
•Two blind slat types are available: C 80, with folded edges for an improved strength, and Z 90, which provide an increased sun screening surface area;
•Compatible with insect screen systems;
•Operation with electric motors;
•Full compatibility with smart home systems / BMS.
3.1. Control specifications
The specifications vary between the Venetian blind sizes and the specific electric motor and control types.
See the full specifications on the manufacturer website.
Electric motor specifications
Actuator / electric motor overall length 473 [mm]
Mains voltage 230 [V AC]
Drive output torque 6 to 20 [Nm]
Frequency 50 [Hz]
Drive speed 24 or 26 [min¯¹] Operating temperature -20 to +70 [Co]
Max continuous operating time 4 to 6 [min] Ingress protection rating IP 44 / IP 54
Drive unit rated current 0.4 to 1 [A] Power cord length w/plug 0.8 [m]
Power input 90 to 230 [W] Power cord wire size 4 x 0.75
Control specifications
Max. no. of controlled units (unit groups) 1 to 15
Wireless control signal range (in open field) 200 [m]
Wireless control signal range (indoor) 30 [m]

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4. Operation and use of the Venetian blind
The Venetian blind and its components are designed to prevent permanent deformation in normal conditions of operation.
Frequently inspect the appearance of the Venetian blind for its technical condition. If anything abnormal is found, do not operate the
Venetian blind. Contact the vendor or its authorized reseller
Operation of the Venetian blind which is damaged or incomplete and unauthorized repair of the Venetian blind can cause hazards of injury or death and void
the product warranty.
The Venetian blind is operated with an electric drive unit and cannot be opened or closed if the mains supply voltage is missing. It is recommended to
provide a power supply back-up in areas with frequent mains outages.
4.1. Use
When operating the Venetian blind, follow the guidance below to prevent damage of the product:
•The Venetian blind electric motor is intended for intermittent duty in short cycles. It features an over temperature trip which stops the drive if an
overload is sensed. The continuous cycle of the electric motor cannot exceed 4 minutes. The Venetian blind is ready for another operating cycle
once the over temperature trip cools down (which takes approximately 15 minutes).
•The Venetian blind can be operated up to 50 opening/closing cycles every 24 hours.
•When closing the Venetian blind, make sure that the slats will not strike anyone or any object.
•Do not pass across the movement range of the Venetian blind if not fully open (raised) and stopped.
•Keep the slats clean of fine grit which might damage the finish coating of the curtain when raising.
•Do not open the Venetian blind if the curtain is heavy with ice.
•If snow or extremely low temperature is expected, disable the timer controls of the Venetian blind (if any) and operate the Venetian blind with
manual controls only.
•If strong gusts of wind are present, immediately raise the Venetian blind all the way up.
•Inspect the technical condition of the Venetian blind linkage (the ladder braid and bands).
•Keep hot objects and sourced of heat away from the Venetian blind (e.g. air heaters, stoves, irons, etc.).
•Do not attempt unauthorized modification of the Venetian blind structure or movement system.
•If the Venetian blind suspension system fails, bring the curtain into a resting position and secure it so until the technical service begins the
repair.
If the Venetian blind is installed over a window which opens to the outside, the window must be closed before and during the movement of the Venetian
blind.
Incorrect operation of the Venetian blind may result in:
•Hazards to the users;
•Risks of damage of the product;
•Partial or total loss of the product performance;
•Loss of aesthetic value of the product or the building it is installed in.
The Venetian blind is intended for protection again sunlight only, control of exposure of the indoor space to sunlight, and privacy screening.

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Operation in winter Operating the Venetian blind at low temperatures
Essential operating safety guidelines for the Venetian blind:
Operating the Venetian blind in wind Technical condition of the Venetian blind linkage
Venetian blind work range Improper operation of the Venetian blind
If there is any risk of icing of the Venetian blind, all automatic
control of the Venetian blind must be disabled.
Ice can build on the Venetian blind at low temperatures and/or
during snowfall. Do not attempt to open or close the Venetian
blind in these conditions. Operate the Venetian blind only with
the ice completely removed.
If the Venetian blind drive unit features overload protection or a collision
detection system, the automatic controls do not have to be disabled.
Operation at low (freezing) temperatures may damage the Venetian
blind.
Close the window screened by the product in high wind.
When absent from the installation location of the Venetian blind,
take the necessary precautions to prevent wind draughts.
Inspect the technical condition of the Venetian blind linkage (the
ladder braid and its bands).
If the Venetian blind is closed (lowered) over an open window, it may fail
under the wind load.
Damage to the band or the ladder braid itself may cause the slats to
fall down inadvertently and damage other Venetian blind components.
The specified wind load class is guaranteed only with the window closed
beneath the Venetian blind.
No one and no objects must be present within the work range of
the Venetian blind and obstruct its movement. If the Venetian
blind runs into an obstacle, first lift the Venetian blind slightly and
remove the obstacle.
Do not pull up the Venetian blind forcibly by hand or with any
tools.
Obstruction of the Venetian blind work range may result in damage to
the Venetian blind.
Any attempt at manually raising or lowering the Venetian blind will result
in improper performance or damage of the Venetian blind.

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Do not add any load to the Venetian blind above its installed
weight.
Non-intended use of the Venetian blind Access to the Venetian blind operating controls
Venetian blind with an electric drive unit installed over a balcony / patio door
Any load above the installed weight of the Venetian blind will damage
the Venetian blind.
Do not allow children to play with portable transmitter or wired
control switches.
Keep the portable transmitter away from children.
Only adults should operate the Venetian blind controls.
If the balcony / patio door over which the Venetian blind is
installed is the only pathway to and from the balcony / patio,
there is a potential risk of trapping the people on the balcony /
patio if the Venetian blind is lowered.
Disable the automatic controls.
4.2. Operation
The Venetian blind can only be operated (opened, closed, or tilted) with the electric motor installed in it.
If a control timer is used for operation, it is recommended to extend the controls with fully automatic wind and freezing temperature sensin
gfeatures. If there is no freezing temperature sensor implemented, disable the controls of the Venetian blind for winter.
Raise and lower the Venetian blind to the respective end positions of travel to prevent damage of the Venetian blind.
If the wind speed exceeds 17 m/s, raise the Venetian blind fully. It is highly recommended to monitor the Venetian blind during high winds and operate it
accordingly even with a wind sensor installed.
No one and no objects must be present within the work range of the Venetian blind curtain and obstruct its movement.
The limit positions of the drive unit are configured by the OEM. If they require adjustment, perform it in compliance with the supplied programming guide.
4.2.1. Controls
The Venetian blind controls enable raising, lowering and tilting of the slats.
Control types:
•Wired control: requires a wired control connection between the Venetian blind electric motor and the control switch. The Venetian blind is
operated with the control switch.
•Wireless (RF) control: the Venetian blind drive unit electric motor is wired to its mains power source. The Venetian blind is operated with a
portable transmitter or a wall-mounted transmitter.
•Hybrid control: features wired and wireless controls which can be used alternately with a wired control switch and a portable transmitter.
Optional control devices:
•Weather sensors, which includes wind sensors, rain sensors and sunlight sensors; these controls automatically operate the Venetian blind in
response to the sensed weather conditions.
•Control timers: command the Venetian blind to open and close at preset times.
•Adaptive control system: the control system “learns” and stores the daily operating pattern of the Venetian blind users; once they are learned,
the control system builds an operating time schedule and follows it to automatically operate the Venetian blind.
•Venetian blind solar power supply: PV (photovoltaic) panels can be used an alternative to the primary mains supply for the Venetian blind.
•Smart building control-based operation of the Venetian blind: a solution which enables control over all systems and equipment features in the
building with any mobile device (a tablet or a smartphone) with Internet connectivity.

Rotary selector / key switch control application Portable transmitter / wall-mounted transmitter application
Wired switch and portable transmitterapplication Weather sensor application
Opening and closing the Venetian blind Slat tilt range
C 80 Z 90
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If the Venetian blind features standalone electrical devices (e.g. wind / sunlight / rain sensors), follow their operating manuals.
Irrespective of the applied
control type, the slats are tilted
while lowering the curtain and
remain so until the curtain
reaches the target lower osition.
To open / raise the Venetian
blind, orient the slats flat (at zero
tilt) and operate the respective
command switch again to raise
the curtain.
With the Venetian blind full opened or closed, the drive unit electric
motor is automatically stopped by the respective limit switch.
The Venetian blind can steplessly adjust the sunlight admission to
the indoor space by tilting the slats. Depending on the slat type,
the maximum tilt angle can be 180° or 90°.
The Venetian blind provided with automatic controls are operated automatically. This requires monitoring to prevent hazards.
The Venetian blind and the slats are tilted in the commanded direction when:
- when the rotary selector is turned (clockwise or counter-clockwise);
- when the respective key switch is pressed (up or down).
The Venetian blind moves and the slats tilt in the commanded direction
when the respective key switch is pressed (up or down). It is possible to fine-
tilt the slats in position with the Scroll command of the portable transmitter.
The Venetian blind moves and the slats tilt in the commanded direction
when the respective key switch or portable transmitter button is pressed (up
or down).
The Venetian blind starts moving to a specific position and/or the slats tilt to
a specific angle in response to the sensed weather conditions without any
need for the user to interact with the controls. The user may, depending on
the actual conditions, operate the key switch / portable transmitter.
If the Venetian blind suddenly stops moving while its electric motor continues to run, immediately stop the electric motor with the respective command
button on the portable transmitter or, as applicable, release the momentary key switch or operate the reverse key of the latched switc.

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5. Venetian blind maintenance and repairs
Do not attempt to alter or modify the product without authorization; otherwise your product warranty will be void and the product may become a hazard
of injury or death. Have all repairs done by a qualified technical service provider of the vendor or its authorized reseller.
Isolate the mains power from the product before servicing! Hazard of death!
Lock out the product against inadvertent reconnection of the supply voltage!
5.1. Maintenance
If dirty, the Venetian blind may suffer failure of the components critical to proper operation. Clean the Venetian blind at least once a year or
twice a year, if operated at a sea coast or an industrial area.
Simple maintenance tasks can be performed by the Venetian blind user and do not require special skills. Simple maintenance tasks include
functional tests of raising and lowering the slat and the limit switches.
Maintenance of the Venetian blind includes cleaning of all visible and accessible components, keeping the slats clean, and removal of all dirt
which might accumulate inside of the running tracks. Follow the guidance below:
•Clean the Venetian blind while it is not moving. Start by lowering the Venetian blind fully and tilting the slats to one side fully; once the side
exposed is clean, tilt the slats to the opposite end and clean the other side.
•Disconnect the mains power supply from the Venetian blind before cleaning the window or the wall near the Venetian blind or the Venetian
blind itself.
•Do not let any water enter the head rail.
•Do not clean with any sharp, rough, or abrasive tools or any abrasive or aggressive cleaning products.
•Do not firmly press on any part of the Venetian blind or its slats.
•Clean the curtain surface with water and some mild, neutral detergent (clean at a temperature from 10°C to 25°C). Lower the Venetian blind
and tilt the slats to an angle at which cleaning will be feasible. Clean by wiping with a sponge or chamois leather. Finish by rinsing with enough of
clean water. Do not clean with pressure washers. Protect the Venetian blind from exposure to aggressive or corrosive chemicals, like potassium
nitrate from building mortar, acids, alkalis (lye), and salts, and from mechanical damage. Strong cleaning products may cause corrosion and/or
discolouration of the finish coating.
•Do not use any organic or inorganic cleaning products which contain esters, ketones, alcohols, aromatic chemicals, or chlorinated hydrocarbons,
or any cleaning products the chemical composition of which is unclear.
•Remove greasy stains (from oil or soot), residues of adhesives, and silicone rubber with chemicals free from petroleum-derived aromatic
hydrocarbons.
Repair Cleaning
Frequently inspect all visible parts of the Venetian blind for jamming
and other types of damage.
If any operating abnormality or damage is found, do not attempt to
repair the Venetian blind on your own. Call an authorized professional
technical service provider.
Regularly clean the Venetian blind surfaces to ensure a long operating life.
Clean with suitable products only
Failure to isolate the Venetian blind from its mains power supply is an
electrocution hazard while servicing the electrical wiring connections.
Electrical servicing must only be performed by suitably licensed
professionals.
Failure to isolate the Venetian blind from its mains power supply is an
electrocution hazard while servicing the electrical wiring connections.
Frequently clean the Venetian blind running tracks to remove all foreign
objects and dirt.
Wet cleaning of the slats may result in unsightly streaks. It is highly recommended to clean the product with dedicated professional equipment

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5.2. Repair
Do not attempt unauthorized repair or modification of the Venetian blind structure or movement system. If the Venetian blind fails to work properly, any of its
components requires replacement or the Venetian blind structure requires any modification, consult the vendor or its authorized reseller, since the
relevant servicing must only be done by an authorized product installer.
5.3. Technical inspection
To maintain the full performance and proper operation of the Venetian blind, periodic technical inspection is recommended (to be done at
least once a year). The main objective of technical inspection is to perform functional tests of the Venetian blind, verify that its structural
parts and electrical equipment are complete, in good repair and operational, adjust the movement components, and (if required), replace
the parts worn during normal operation.
Use genuine spare parts only. Do not use non-approved spare parts!
The manufacturer will not be liable for:
•Incorrect tensioning or failure of the guide cord by improper use;
•Unauthorized attempts at repairing the guide cord tensioning system;
•Loss of aesthetic value by presence of dirt, damage from chemicals, etc.;
•Damage of the movement system by overloading;
•Installation of the product against its intended use, e.g. in wet rooms and/or near heat sources;
•Any alteration or repair by the buyer which renders the product damaged;
•Scratching of the finish coating of the product caused during unpacking;
•Other types of damage caused by:
•incorrect use of the product;
•careless storage of the product and/or its overloading;
•failure to comply with the OEM’s installation manual;
•force majeure, including (and not limited to) flooding of the installation site, presence of vermin or other animals, or exposure to high winds,
rain, freezing temperatures, or snow. If there is a risk of any of these exposure types, protect the Venetian blind by keeping it open (fully
raised).
If smoke is evident from the Venetian blind assembly in operation, immediately isolate the supply voltage from the Venetian blind and consult the vendor
or its authorized reseller.
Do not attempt any technical inspection without authorization; otherwise your product warranty will be void and the product may become a hazard of injury or
death. Have all servicing done by a qualified technical service provider of the vendor or its authorized reseller. The Venetian blind user is only authorized to
perform simple maintenance tasks specified in Section “Maintenance” and regular visual inspections of the technical condition of the Venetian blind.
Systematic inspection of the Venetian blind helps prevent premature failure.
The Venetian blind should be maintained fully operational and clean to ensure that their operation remains safe to the health and life of the
users and compliant with the intended use.
Technical inspection steps:
•Verify the product durability and quality of installation fastening;
•Verify that the curtain raises and lowers correctly (and that the limit switches at the end positions are working);
•Verify the durability and quality of all threaded and rivet fasteners;
•Verify the proper tension of the guide cords;
•Inspect the electric motor fastening;
•Inspect the electrical wiring of the Venetian blind and their connections with the building’s electrical installation;
•Test the functioning of the product’s movement system components and inspect their technical condition;
•Verify the good repair of the guide channels, the slats, and the seals;
•Adjust and correct the foregoing parts and components if required;
•Replace all worn components / parts.