Lakeland Ennerdale User manual

Manual
FOLDING ARM AWNINGS
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This product is suitable for outdoor use and complies with the following
European directives for CE marking (these have been converted into Dutch
legislation):
The directive for construction products: 89/106/EEC
Machinery directive: 98/37/EC
Low-voltage directive: 73/23/EC
EMC directive: 89/336/EEC
Standard mains voltage: 230 V and 50 Hz
Wind class: See page 4
Water load class: See page 4
Service life: See page 4
The following standard has been applied: EN 13561:2004
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1. Table or Contents
1 Table of Contents Page 3
2 Declaration of conformity Page 4
3 Introduction Page 5
4 Safety and use Page 7
5 Installation instructions Page 11
6 Maintenance instructions Page 31
7 Faults and repairs Page 33
8 Storage and transport Page 35
9 Environmental issues and disposal Page 35
10 Guarantee Page 35
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2. Declaration of conformity
Product: Folding arm awning
Application: Outdoor awning
Complies with: EN standard 13561:2004 for outdoor awnings
Manufacturer: Smits Rolluiken en Zonwering B.V.
PO Box 285, NL-5430 AG, Cuijk
We hereby declare that the folding arm awning has been assembled in
accordance with the regulations and that it complies with the relevant criteria
as set down in the EN 13561:2004 standard.
Smits Rolluiken en Zonwering B.V., Cuijk
Table 1: Classes
Table 2: Service life
Service life 1 2 3
Number of times the awning is opened and
closed
3000 7000 10000
Number of times the awning is turned 6000 14000 20000
Table 3: Wind load
Wind pressure class 0 1 2 3
Wind force in Beaufort < 4 4 5 6
Wind speed in km/h < 28 km/h 28 km/h 38 km/h 49 km/h
Wind pressure in Newton/m2< 40 40 70 110
Table 4: Water load
Class 1 2
Quantity of rainfall 17 litres/m2per hour 56 litres/m2per hour
Model name Service life Wind class Water class
Ennerdale 3 1 2
Kentmere 3 2 2
Coniston 3 2 2
Derwent 3 2 2
EN 13561:2004
Zie tabel 2
EN 13561:2004
Zie tabel 3
EN 13561:2004
Zie tabel 4
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3. Introduction
Congratulations! You have purchased one of the best folding arm
awnings there are. Your awning has been fully pre-assembled and
complies with the latest product standards. It is very important that you
read this manual before and during the installation of the awning. You
should also consult this manual for the optimal use of your awning.
Your awning is meant to be used to protect windows and shop fronts from
direct sunlight. This awning is not meant to be used during strong winds, rain,
hail, snow or frost.
You must take adequate precautions to ensure safe installation, use and
maintenance of this awning. Contact your supplier if you are in doubt about
any aspects of the installation.
This manual provides information about the following:
-The technical specifications;
-Safety;
-Installation;
-Use;
-Maintenance instructions;
-Faults and repairs;
-Storage and transport;
-Environmental issues and disposal;
-Guarantee provisions;
-Product standardisation;
-Information about the marking.
This manual is meant for the user and the relevant expert who will be installing
the awning system.
A separate manual for parts/components used will be added to the product on
occasion. Your awning can be equipped with the following options: manual
and/or motorised operation, receiver with hand transmitters (remote control),
key switch, window washing switch and/or sun, rain and wind control units.
The manuals for these options are supplied separately.
Please read the manual(s) carefully before installation and use of the awning.
All components used and supplied are intended for this awning and are
suitable for normal use (as described in this manual). Making modifications
and/or fitting other components may lead to negative consequences with
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regard to the safety and service life of the product. The guarantee will be null
and void if modifications are made without written permission from the
manufacturer and/or if the specifications fall outside the scope of the factory
guarantee. Please consult your supplier in this regard issue.
No rights can be derived from this manual. The manufacturer reserves the
right to implement technical changes without prior written or verbal notice.
Your supplier is required to deliver your awning in accordance with the
applicable (local) regulations and standards. Please check whether the
required markings have been applied to the product and whether the required
documentation has been provided.
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4. Safety and use
The fabric of a closed awning is wrapped around a roller tube. There should
not be any obstacles present when opening and closing the awning, which
may impede movement.
Your awning should not be operated by unqualified persons, including
children. Children and bystanders may be put at risk during operation.
Improper use may lead to injury or damage.
If nobody is going to be at home, we recommend retracting the awning and
switching off any automatic controllers. This will prevent damage as a result of
rain and/or wind.
Always use the awning with care and have regular maintenance and
inspections carried out by qualified persons. Should you have any questions
that are not or are not sufficiently answered in this manual, please contact
your supplier for an explanation and/or additional instructions.
In case of black ice and/or snow, please check that the brackets are not frozen
before you operate the awning. This will prevent damage to the awning and/or
the drive
Manual operation
A manually operated awning can be opened and closed by using a control rod.
Use normal physical force when operating the awning. Operate the awning
without making any abrupt movements. Do not close the awning too tightly,
since this will put an unnecessary load on the gears and may lead to damage
and a shortening of its service life.
Only use the matching control rod supplied (i.e. do not use a (wireless) electric
drill and/or screwdriver) with a manually operated awning. Store the control
rod in a safe place after use. Your supplier can provide you with suitable wall
clips for this purpose.
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Electric operation
An electrically operated awning has an electric motor in the roller tube. In its
end position, the adjustment of the electric control must be such that the
fabric, when fully extended, is still under sufficient tension. With electrically
operated products, always keep the switch or other control mechanism at
hand when the product is moving, in case a problem occurs unexpectedly.
Never force the awning when it is fully extended!
Any electric controls must be connected and maintained in accordance with
applicable standards. If you operate the awning (allow it to open or close), you
should always prevent unsafe situations and ensure that collisions or jamming
cannot occur.
A remote control has a 1-, 2- or 4-channel range. Please ensure that the motor
has been tuned to the correct channel of the remote control (see the manual
for the motor). Please ensure that the remote control does not use the same
channel as the awning operated by your neighbours. This will ensure that you
do not inadvertently operate an awning other than your own.
The use of wireless operation of equipment and toys has increased
enormously during the last few years. Wireless remote controls and signal
transmitters may interfere with each other, particularly when devices are in
close proximity of each other and the transmission frequencies are sufficiently
separated. It is possible; therefore, that such equipment may disrupt the
wireless operation of your roll-down shutter or awning. Please consult the
manuals for your equipment and select a different operating frequency or
channel, and/or move the equipment. Consult your supplier when in doubt.
We recommend that you fit an electrically operated awning with one or more
wind control units. These must be set up along the wall by your supplier, in
accordance with local conditions and potential flow angles of the wind. Local
downdrafts or updrafts will mainly occur along or in the vicinity of high-rise
buildings. Your supplier will need to take this into account when positioning
and adjusting the wind control units. Where this occurs, you should have an
assessment carried out by an expert. In the event of a change in local
conditions, you may need to have the positions and settings of the wind
control units changed immediately, for example, in the case of new
construction in the vicinity. Please inform your supplier in good time.
You can also fit sun and rain control units to make optimum and safe use of
your awning.
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Safety instructions and use
•Installation of the awning must be carried out by someone who has
sufficient technical knowledge/experience, or by an installer;
•Always study the manual(s) before installing or carrying out maintenance
work or repairs to the product. Never start work without the manual(s);
•Do not remove any screws or other parts;
•In the case of an electrically operated awning, check the local mains
voltage and frequency. An electrically operated awning will be supplied for
a 230 V and 50 Hz as standard. Other regulations or voltages and/or
frequencies may apply and/or be prescribed, depending on the local
situation. This will prevent the motor from burning out;
•The electric motor is protected against overloading. If this protection is
triggered, the awning cannot be operated for some time. After expiration of
the time period set by the manufacturer of the motor, the awning can again
be operated as normal. Please refrain from overloading the motor. For
further information, please study the manual for the electric operation and
the motor.
•Study the manual of the electric operation, and ask your supplier for an
explanation of the instructions if required;
•Only use the controls supplied to manually or electrically operate the
awning;
•Always keep the awning in full view when operating the product using
remote control. People, animals or objects may be in the way;
•Keep your distance from a moving awning. A moving awning can cause a
dangerous situation or injury. Avoid the risk of being pinched or knocked;
•Close the awning before it becomes wet due to, for example, rain, fog,
dew, snow or hail, or in the case of strong winds and/or wind gusts;
•Should the fabric become wet anyway, allow it to dry as quickly as
possible by extending the awning fully. This will prevent the fabric from
deteriorating;
•When closing the awning, please ensure there are no foreign objects
attached to the fabric. This may damage the fabric and other parts of the
awning and/or create a dangerous situation;
•Ensure that an electrically operated awning never opens or closes when
not required, for example, when you are cleaning the awning. You must
ensure that the tube motor is disconnected when cleaning the awning or
performing maintenance work;
•We recommend you install a single window cleaning switch for all your
electric sun blinds and awnings. In this way, you will be able to switch off
the electric operation of the sun blinds and awnings connected. This will
prevent your sun blinds and awnings from opening when work is being
performed on the outside wall (for example, when the window cleaner is
doing his or her job);
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•Ensure that unauthorised persons, including children, cannot (accidentally)
operate the awning. Keep the controls in a safe place. For an electrically
operated awning, have a key switch or other security installed, and keep
the key in a safe place;
•In the case of manually operated awnings, do not extend the fabric out too
far, and ensure that there is still sufficient tension on the fabric (the fabric
may be damaged if the tension is insufficient). Do not change the winding
direction;
•Do not leave the awning extended when there is nobody present;
•Have the product and the installation regularly inspected and maintained;
•The fabric is flammable. Do not, therefore, put a barbecue, flares or other
sources of naked flame near the fabric;
•Cover the awning when paining, re-modelling or renovating the wall.
Penetrating sand, drilling dust and other materials will damage the awning;
•Regularly use the awning to remove any sand or dust that may have
penetrated.
Warnings
Inexpert installation or maintenance, or an incorrect operation of the awning
can cause a danger or injury. The awning has been provided with a CE
marking/logo. Do not remove this label. Use the information on the label when
corresponding about your awning with your supplier.
The supplier cannot be held liable for any damage due to incorrect installation,
incorrect settings of controls, incorrect adjustment of any electric motors,
incorrect use of the awning and/or insufficient or incorrect instructions.
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5. Installation instructions
The installation must be carried out by people who have sufficient
technical knowledge and experience in this field.
Use clean and rust-free tools (preferably stainless steel tools). Dirty
and/or rusty tools may leave residue behind on the fastening material,
which can lead to corrosion. Your tool supplier will be able to provide
advice in this regard.
Tools
•Drill (with masonry bit)
•Screwdriver
•Philips screwdriver
•Open-ended spanners 8; 10; 13 and 17 mm
•Allen keys 2.5; 4; 5; 6 and; 10 mm
•Spirit level and string line
•(Folding) ruler and pencil
•Ladder
•Voltmeter or test lamp (if electrically driven)
For the special tools required, see the installation instructions of your own
Folding arm awning (pages 12 to 49).
Fastening materials
The fastening materials needed, will depend on the installation situation on
site and can vary a lot for each situation. Have an expert provide you with the
appropriate information. Call in an architect or designer if the occasion
requires it.
Ensure that the base on which the awning is to be installed is strong enough.
Please contact your supplier if you have any doubts about the strength of the
installation material.
The installation advice provided, applies to a standard installation on brick.
The fastening materials may vary depending on the type of substrate and the
situation. Take care when loosening the arms, because they are under
tension! A sudden release of the arm of a folding arm awning can cause injury.
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5.1 Installation instructions for the ENNERDALE
Required tools:
•Drill (with masonry bit)
•Screwdriver
•Philips screwdriver
•Open-ended spanner 10; 17
•Allen key
•Spirit level and string line
•(Folding) ruler and pencil
•Ladder
•Voltmeter or test lamp (for electrical operation)
1) Installation on the wall
Two installation plates (A) (Figure 1) that are supplied separately, as well as
being level with each other, must be aligned vertically to the wall when
installing the awning.
A wall support (C) must be positioned in the centre of the Furore Cassette with
to prevent sagging of the awning cover. Note: This must be done when the
mounting plates are fitted. You cannot fit these afterwards.
When the positions of the wall brackets are not aligned (resulting in the non-
alignment of the arms), the awning will not operate correctly. The cover caps,
see (B) in figure 1 (supplied in the box), must be fitted to the side cap after
installation of the awning.
The fabric clamping blocks must be slid against the fabric and secured after
having installed the awning.
2) Standard adjustment ex factory
•The height of the arm support shoulder has been adjusted to between
1.80 and 1.90 metres as standard (at an installation height of 2.70
metres);
•The motorised operation has been adjusted (if applicable). See the
manual supplied for the motor and any remote control, for further
information in this regard;
Should you wish to adjust the awning differently, please follow the adjustment
description.
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Figure 1
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A) Pitch adjustment (Figure 2)
The pitch must be adjusted once the awning has been installed.
a) Fully extend the awning;
b) Loosen nut no. 1 one turn (open-ended spanner 17);
c) Turn nut bolt no. 2 (open-ended spanner 13) for upwards or downwards
movement (counter clockwise = downwards, clockwise = upwards).
If the arm support shoulder is at the required height on one side, then:
d) Tighten nut no. 1.
e) Repeat the previous steps on the other side until the arm support shoulder
is aligned with the awning cover.
Figure 2
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B) Adjustment of the arm support shoulder (figure 3)
a) Extend the awning until the arms and fabric are nearly tension free;
b) Loosen bolts no. 2 (open-ended spanner 10) on both sides;
c) Position the arm support shoulder as required;
d) Tighten bolts no. 2;
e) Retract the awning.
C) If the arms first touch the wall when retracting, and only then close,
they must be adjusted as follows (figure 3):
a) Extend the awning until the fabric is hanging tension free;
b) Make a pencil mark at a few mm from the outside of the arm support
shoulder joint;
c) Slightly loosen bolts no. 1 and no. 2;
d) Tap the arm support shoulder joint until it is at the pencil mark;
e) Retighten bolts no. 1 and no. 2;
f) Check whether the awning now closes correctly. If this is not the case,
repeat these steps.
If the arms first touches the arm support shoulder when retracting, and only
then close, carry out the same steps but in the opposite direction. Therefore,
move the arm support shoulder joint inwards.
PLEASE NOTE!!!
•The arms must be adjusted symmetrically.
•The fabric must always run at the underneath
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5.2 Installation instructions for KENTMERE
Required tools:
•Drill with masonry bit
•Screwdriver
•Philips screwdriver
•Open-ended spanner 8
•Allen keys 2,5; 4; 6
•Spirit level and string line
•(Folding) ruler and pencil
•Ladder
•Voltmeter or test lamp (for electrical operation)
1) Installation on the wall
Two installation plates (A) (Figure 1) that are supplied separately, as well as
being level with each other, must be aligned and fixed horizontally to the wall
when installing the awning. When the positions of the wall brackets are not
aligned (resulting in the non-alignment of the arms), the awning will not
operate correctly.
After having installed the awning, the end caps, see (B) in Figure 1 (supplied
in the box), must be glued to the side cover. A centre bracket (supplied in the
box) is installed for awnings that are 4.5 metres wide, to prevent sagging. The
fabric clamping blocks must be slid against the fabric and secured after
having installed the awning.
2) Standard adjustments ex factory
•The height of the arm support shoulder has been adjusted between to
1.80 and 1.90 metres as standard (at an installation height of 2.70
metres);
•The motorised operation has been adjusted (if applicable). See the
manual supplied for the motor and any remote control for further
information in this regard;
Should you wish to adjust the awning differently, follow the adjustment
description.
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Figure 1
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A) Arm adjustment (Figure 2)
a) Extend the awning 50 cm;
b) Loosen locking screw no. 1 with nut M5 (socket screw 2.5 ,open-ended
spanner 8m figure 2);
c) Turn eccentric pin no. 2 by using Allen key no. 6 to obtain the upwards
and downwards movement (figure 2);
d) Adjust the second arm so that both are parallel to each other and the arms
are correctly centred in the in arm support shoulder and the box;
e) Tighten locking screw no. 1 and then, secure using an M5 nut.
Figure 2
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B) Pitch adjustment (Figure 3)
The pitch must be adjusted once the awning has been installed.
a) Fully extend the awning;
b) Loosen two socket bolts no. 1 (Allen key 6);
c) Turn socket bolt no. 2 (Allen key 6) for upwards or downwards movement
(counter clockwise = downwards, clockwise = upwards).
If the arm support shoulder is set at the correct height on one side, repeat the
previous steps for the other side until the arm support shoulder is aligned with
the awning cover.
Figure 3
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C) If the arms first touch the wall when retracting, and only then close,
they must be adjusted as follows (figure 4):
a) Extend the awning until the fabric is hanging tension free;
b) Make a pencil mark at a few mm from the outside of the arm support
shoulder joint;
c) Slightly loosen bolts no. 1 and no. 2;
d) Tap the arm support shoulder joint until it is at the pencil mark;
e) Retighten bolts no. 1 and no. 2;
f) Check whether the awning now closes correctly. If this is not the case,
repeat the actions.
If the arms first touches the arm support shoulder when retracting, and only
then close, carry out the same steps but in the opposite direction. Therefore,
move the arm support shoulder joint inwards.
PLEASE NOTE!!!
•The arms must be adjusted symmetrically.
•The fabric must always run from above.
•The fabric blocks in the arm support shoulder must always be slid
sideways briefly, so that the fabric has sufficient room to move. When
everything is correctly positioned, the fabric blocks must be slid against
the fabric again.
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