Markilux 990 User manual

markilux®- Awnings
Important Information for the users of markilux®Awnings
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09/06
1. Fabrication number
Every markilux®awning has been manufactured individually according to your specifications and bears a fabrication
number, which makes this product uniquely identifiable at all times.
2. Important safety symbols
Notices which refer to dangers, which could lead to
serious injuries or even death, are identified with this
warning triangle. Apart from this, it indicates important
functional information for the awning!
Notices which refer to dangers from electrical shock,
which could lead to serious injuries or even death, are
identified with this warning triangle.
3. Reading the "Important Information", "Usage in Wind, Rain and Snow" and the
"Operating Instructions"
The instructions handed over by the markilux®
specialist retailer must be read through before the initial
use of the awning. For the safety of persons, it is
important to follow all instructions.
All instructions are to be kept safely by customers and
must be handed over to the new owner with a possible
transfer of the awning to a third party.
4. Proper intended use of an awning
The awning is a sun protection system. Through
incorrect usage, considerable dangers can occur.
If the pitch angle of the awning is less than 25% =
14°, measured from the horizontal and the awning is not
completely extended, then this must not be loaded
through rain. There exists the danger of pockets of water
forming in the awning cover, through which the awning
could be damaged or collapse.
Modifications, such as add-ons and conversions not
intended by the manufacturer, may only be performed
with the written consent of the markilux®manufacturer.
Additional loading of the awning due to suspended
objects or due to tensioned ropes/cables can lead to
damage or to the collapse of the awning and are therefore
not permitted.

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5. Wind Resistance Class
The awning fulfills the requirements of the wind resistance
class specified in the CE mark of conformity (explanation
see "Usage in Wind, Rain and Snow").
The CE mark of conformity states, that a conformity with
the requirements of the applicable European directives
has been proven, the corresponding explanations can be
requested via the markilux®specialist retailer.
6. Use in Snow, Ice, Lightning, Storm and Absence also with Automatic Controller
The awning may not be extended during snowfall or the
danger of frost. The danger exists that the awning could
be damaged or collapse.
With lightning or bad weather fronts approaching, sudden
strong gusts can occur, to which even a controller cannot
react immediately.
An automatic controller expands the comfort of the
awning, but does not release from the duty of care!
With longer absence, e.g. vacation or overnight stays, an
automatic controller is no guarantee for continuous
perfect functioning of your awning.
It is recommended to retract the awning in time
before the occurrence of freezing moisture, with
lightning or bad weather fronts approaching or during
absence. Any possible existing automatic control is
to be switched off!
7. Leaves and foreign matter
Leaves and other foreign matter lying on the awning
cover, in the awning box and in the track profiles are to be
removed immediately. The danger exists that the awning
could be damaged or collapse.
An accumulation of snow behind the awning is to be
prevented by fitting a snow guard (snow fence or similar)
or regular removal of the snow load.
8. Obstructions
There must be no obstructions in the extending range of
the awning. The danger exists of people being crushed
there.

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9. Motor with emergency operation during power failure
A motor-driven awning cannot be retracted without
power. In windy regions with frequent power failures, the
use of an emergency hand operation device or an
emergency power supply should be considered.
The control part of the emergency manual operation must
be accessible at a height of less than 1.8 meters.
Otherwise always retract the awning beforehand, if the
power supply will be interrupted!
10. Uncontrolled operation during cleaning and maintenance work
When working in the range of travel (e.g. cleaning
and maintenance work), it is to be ensured, that the
awning is switched de-energized (e.g. switch off safety
device, disconnect plug coupling on the motor cable, ...)
There is a risk of being crushed and falling down.
Likewise, with manual operation the operating crank must
be disengaged and safely stored away.
If awnings are operated by several users, a priority
switching interlocking device (controlled power
interruption from outside) must be actuated, which makes
any extending and retracting of the awning impossible.
Persons not familiar with the proper use of the awning
must not operate it.
11. Repair and spare parts
The awning is to be inspected regularly for signs of wear
or damage to cover and frame (with electrical
connection: also to the power cables). If damage is
determined, then a markilux®specialist retailer is to be
commissioned with the repair.
Only spare parts released by the manufacturer may be
used.
Attention! Danger of Injury! Never attempt to repair
the fault yourself! Awnings in need of repair must not be
used.
Talk to your markilux®specialist retailer about a service
contract!
12. 10. Crush and Shear Zones
Depending on the type of awning, there exist crush
and shear zones, e.g. between drop rod and cassette and
between moving parts. Items of clothing or limbs can be
grabbed by the unit and pulled in!
If an awning is fitted at a height under 2.5 meters above
accessible traffic routes, then the awning may only be
actuated with a push-button switch with a view of the
moving parts. Electrical controllers, radio-controlled drives
with catch switches, stop switches etc. are in this case not
permitted.
13. Disassembly and disposal
Attention! Danger of Injury! During disassembly
and disposal of the shading unit, those parts under
tension (e.g. folding arms, tensioning systems) must be
relieved completely beforehand or secured against
unintentional extending. A markilux®specialist firm is to
be commissioned for this!

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14. Maintenance and care
Whether or not cleaning is necessary greatly depends
on the environmental influences (traffic, air pollution,
industrial gases etc.). Depending on the degree of
soiling, regular cleaning is recommended.
Attention: Always use a suitable climbing aid and
never support yourself on the awning or hold on to it!
Remove dust with a soft brush periodically when dry.
Remove foliage and similar dirt immediately.
Treat small stains on the awning cover with a common,
preferably liquid fine detergent mixed with water (water
temperature approx. 30°C, soap solution 5 %). Rinse
thoroughly with water until all detergent residues have
been removed.
14.1 Awning cover when wet If possible, only retract awning when dry! If the awning
must be retracted wet, this must be extended again to dry
as soon as possible. Due to the cover’s own weight a
sagging is possible, which increases when wet. With wide
units, a sagging of the awning frame profile can also
occur due to its own weight. Both facts do not impair the
function and running characteristic of the awning.
14.2 Cleaning the awning cover The awning cover is furnished with special waterproofing,
which diminishes with each cleaning. For re-
waterproofing, common tent waterproofing can be used. A
new condition of the material can not however be
achieved through re-waterproofing.
14.3 Cleaning the awning frame For the cleaning of the awning frame, use common
household cleaner for sensitive surfaces (pH-value:
between 5 and 8). Aggressive acids and scratching
materials (such as fabrics containing abrasives, sand
paper, sand, pumice stone etc.) are not permitted, as they
could greatly change the surface.
14.4 Characteristics due to production and
ready fabrication of awning materials
Despite all due care in production and fabrication,
technical fabrics can have characteristics, which to the
layman represent „defects“. Defects worthy of complaint
are only those, which impair the serviceable life of the
cover.
The blemishes described below in no way impair the
durability and the performance capability of the awning
cover.
•Wrinkle folds: During processing, such as e.g. cutting
to size, stitching and pulling the cover onto the awning
frame, traces of folding can occur, which are
unavoidable. Viewed against the light, the user of the
awning has the impression that it concerns stripes of
dirt, which is not however the case.
•Winding folds/rippling: This occurs due to the
permanent coiling and uncoiling of the cover on the
roller. This effect can be explained by the fact, that
the material is thicker close to the seams, coils more
loosely between the seams of the cover. This effect
can occur both directly next to the seam as well as
also in the middle of web.
•Other irregularities: Unavoidable minor blemishes
caused due to the manufacturing process, such as
knots and thread thickening, which are perceived in
the cover as points of light or knops, can occur and
are not legitimate complaints.
14.5 Sagging of the awning frame With wide units, a sagging of the awning frame profile can
also occur due to its own weight. This fact does not impair
the function and running characteristics of the awning.

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15. Awning cover tested for harmful substances
The "Eco-Tex Standard 100" certificate guarantees, that
the awning cover does not contain any harmful dyestuffs
or chemicals.

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markilux 990
Operating Instructions
To be passed on to the users of folding-arm awnings
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05/05/09
1. Overviewt
1 Projection pro-
file
2 Folding arm
Fabric
4 Console
5 Cassette
6 Covering cap
7 Wall bracket
2. Reading the instructions
Attention: Before operating your awning, read all points specified under "Handover declaration" and
"Important Information"!
. Awning with hand crank drive
1. Engage the hook of the crank rod in the trans-
mission eyelet.
2. Hold the crank rod firmly with one hand on the
upper and one hand on the lower turning handle.
During the operating procedure, pull the crank
slightly towards the operator.
. If the transmission eyelet is on the right side (as
illustrated):
Extending the awning cover: turn the crank antic-
lockwise.
Retracting the awning cover: turn the crank
clockwise.
If the transmission eyelet is at the left side, the
directions of rotation are precisely the opposite.
4. If the crank rod is to be left in the transmission
eyelet, it must be secured against uncontrolled
movements (e.g. during wind)!
Attention: In party extended position and with
flat pitch angles (less than 14°), there is an in-
creased risk of water collecting on the surface
of the cover. The optimal cover tension is with
the awning extended.
Attention: Awnings with winding handle have a
transmission end stop to limit the extension
travel. It prevents incorrect coiling of the cover
onto the roller. The transmission end stop must
never be approached with force. Shortly before
reaching the end position in the extending direc-
tion, the crank operation should be slowed in a
controlled manner in order to avoid a forced
overtravel of the transmission brake.If the
transmission end stop is defective, a coiling of
the cover from below onto the roller during re-
tracting can lead to damage to the awning cover
and the awning frame.

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4. Awning with motordrive
1. Extend the awning by pressing the push-
button
switch for extending/retracting. With radio-
controlled operation, your markilux®-specialist
must exactly explain the functions on the radio
remote control to you, since, depending on the
equipment, he can set these for you individu-
ally.
Thereby observe the separate operating instruc-
tions of the motor and, if available, the control-
ler manufacturer.
2. The end stop for extending/retracting the awning
is limited.
If the cover is not taut when the unit is extended,
then the motor end positions are to be read-
justed by your markilux specialist.
Attention: In party extended position and with
flat pitch angles (less than 14°), there is an in-
creased risk of water collecting on the surface of
the cover. The optimal cover
. Extending and retracting the awning several
times in quick succession causes the automatic
shutdown of the motor, which is thereby pro-
tected from overheating. After cooling down, the
motor automatically switches back to standby.
5. Awning with shadeplus
Extend/Retract the cover in the front profile:
1. Insert the hook of the crank rod into the trans-
mission eyelet.
2. Hold the crank rod firmly with one hand on the
upper and the other hand on the lower turning
handle. During the operating procedure, pull the
crank slightly towards the operator.
If the transmission is at the right side of the front
profile: turning the crank rod anti-clockwise the
Shadeplus extends, turning it clockwise, Shade-
plus retracts.
If the transmission is at the left side of the front
profile (as illustrated): turning the crank rod
clockwise the Shadeplus extends, turning it anti-
clockwise, the Shadeplus retracts.
. After retracting or extending, remove the crank
rod from the transmission eyelet and put it away
in a safe place.
4. If the crank rod is to be left in the transmission
eyelet, it must be secured against uncontrolled
movements (e.g. during wind).
5. Direction of rotation when retracting Schadeplus:
If the coiling direction is wrong, then the flounce
profile will not close flush to the front profile.
If the flounce profile does not tract positively into
the front profile, completely extent Shadeplus
cover and retract with constant rotary crank mo-
tion. Afterwards, when extending and retracting
operate the crank again in the opposite direction
of rotation.

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6. Important Information!
Always retract the Shadeplus cover first, before
the entire awning is retracted. If the main motor
of the awning is equipped with a controller, then
never leave your extended Shadeplus cover unat-
tended, as the awning could retract unintention-
ally!
Take special care during wind, that the Shade-
plus awning cover does not make any uncon-
trolled movements with its flounce profile. With
the wind approaching, retract your Shadeplus
cover immediately.
6. Converting or retrofitting:
The following optional conversions can be subse-
quently carried out on y
our awning by your
markilux specialist:
•Change the awning cover
•Install a motor
•Retrofit with automatic controllers. Basically, for
that a motor drive must be available. Ask your
specialist retailer about sun and wind sensors,
remote control etc.
7. What you should also know:
From an awning cover projection of .5 m, in the retraction and extension phase the cover may rest on the
folding arms, however when fully extended it is tensioned again.
This fact does not impair the function and
running characteristic of the awning.
8. Servicing the rain gutter and water drains
Attention!:
To ensure proper functioning of the rain gutter ( )
in the front profile (1), this and the water drains
(4)(5) in the side caps (2) of the front profile are to
be cleaned at regular intervals.
When cleaning is necessary greatly depends on the
environmental conditions and the location. The
proximity of trees encourages e.g. the formation of
moss and algae, in addition foliage and similar par-
ticles can cause blockages.
If the awning is at the weather side and has not
been in operation for a longer period, a collection
of water can form in the front profile due to driving
rain. In this case, when extending ensure that there
are no objects sensitive to water located under the
awning.