Stobag VENTOSOL VS5200 User manual

Operating instructions
Vertical awning
VENTOSOL VS5200 | VM720/3
UNIVERSAL US3910
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Information regarding the operating instructions
This manual contains important information for using vertical aw-
nings. Read the manual in its entirety before operating the vertical
awning in order to prevent potential injury or damage.
The illustrations in this manual are for the purpose of general un-
derstanding and may differ from the actual design.
Additional documents
The following documents are applicable when using optional
accessories:
 Operating instructions for the remote control
 Operating instructions for the wind sensor
 Operating instructions for the rain and sun sensor
Copyright
All contents of this manual are the intellectual property of the man-
ufacturer (STOBAG AG) and are subject to copyright protection. In
case of infringement, the manufacturer reserves the right to pursue
legal action.

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Limitations of liability
The manufacturer assumes no liability for damages in the following
cases:
 Failure to follow this manual
 Unauthorized installation and connection
 Failure to observe wind load limits
 Unintended use
 Technical changes
 Any damage caused by the use of unsuitable cleaning agents
Customer service
STOBAG North America Corporation
1445 Norjohn Ct Burlington
ON L7L OE6 Canada
Tel. [phone]
[e-mail]

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Contents
1 Safety �������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������� 6
1.1 Intended use ............................................................................................................. 6
1.2 Unintended use ......................................................................................................... 6
1.3 Explanation of symbols ............................................................................................. 8
1.4 Safety instructions .................................................................................................... 9
2 Getting to know vertical awnings ���������������������������������������������������������������������������������������� 12
2.1 Overview of product types....................................................................................... 12
2.2 Component assemblies........................................................................................... 16
2.3 Vertical awning operating modes ........................................................................... 20
2.4 Key facts about awning fabric panels..................................................................... 21
3 Operating vertical awnings ������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������� 22
3.1 Operation safety instructions.................................................................................. 22
3.2 Operation................................................................................................................ 24
3.3 Optional operating modes ...................................................................................... 26
3.4 After rain or snow .................................................................................................. 27
4 Caring for vertical awnings ������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������� 28
4.1 Cleaning coated components ................................................................................. 30
4.2 Cleaning fabric components.................................................................................... 31
4.3 Cleaning the guide rails.......................................................................................... 32
4.4 Cleaning the rope guide ......................................................................................... 32
4.5 Special types of soiling .......................................................................................... 33
4.6 Fabric coating (only acrylic fabric) .......................................................................... 35
5 Maintaining vertical awnings ��������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������� 36
5.1 Maintenance schedule............................................................................................ 37
6 Identifying and fixing malfunctions ����������������������������������������������������������������������������������� 38
7 Disassembly and disposal ��������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������� 40
8 Technical data ����������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������� 41

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1 Safety
1�1 Intended use
Vertical awnings (VENTOSOL and UNIVERSAL) are used for vertical
shading for elements such as windows, glass facades and pavil-
ions, balcony railings, terraces and glass roofs. Vertical awnings
are exclusively used t o provide shade and sun protection.
In order to reduce the risk of an electric shock, the operator must
ensure that the power supply is secured with a waterproof socket
or that the power supply is permanently connected to a waterproof
connection box that is compliant with 314.15 of the National Elec-
tricity Code NFPA 70.
Intended use also includes compliance with all information spec-
ified in this manual. Any use or other use that goes beyond the
specified intended use is deemed as improper use.
1�2 Unintended use
Improper use of the vertical awning can lead to dangerous situa-
tions and damage.
 Do not connect, lean against, drill, glue on or attach anything to
the vertical awning or make any other technical changes to it.
 Only have it connected to the power supply by a licensed elec-
trician and secure it with its own fuse.
 Never operate the awning against obstacles.
 Never use abrasive, corrosive or aggressive cleaning agents
on any components of the vertical awning.
 Never allow children to operate the vertical awning
unattended.
 The remote control must be kept out of the reach of children.
 Never use during a storm.

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Children
The vertical awning may be used by children aged 9 years and over
and by persons with reduced physical, sensory or mental abilities
or lack of experience and knowledge if they are supervised or in-
structed in the safe use of the vertical awning and they understand
potential hazards.
Ensure the following:
• Children must not climb on or hang from the vertical awning at
any time.
• The remote control must be kept out of the reach of children.

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1�3 Explanation of symbols
Safety instructions
Safety instructions are indicated by symbols in this manual. The
safety instructions are represented by signal words that express
the extent of the hazard.
This symbol and signal word combination indicates a dan-
gerous situation that can lead to death or serious injury if not
avoided�
This symbol and signal word combination indicates a dan-
gerous situation that can lead to death or serious injury if not
avoided�
This symbol and signal word combination indicates a danger-
ous situation that can result in non-serious or minor injuries if
not avoided�
This signal word indicates important but non safety-relevant
information, e�g� on material and environmental damage�
CAUTION

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Tips and recommendations
This symbol indicates useful tips and recommendations as
well as information for efficient and trouble-free operation�
Safety instructions in operating instructions
Safety instructions may refer to specific individual instructions for
action. Such safety instructions are embedded in the instructions
for action so that they do not interrupt the flow of reading when the
action is taken. The signal words described above are used.
Example:
1. Danger of getting caught in the vertical
awning!
Only retract the vertical awning when the path of motion is
clear.
1�4 Safety instructions
Electrical hazards
Risk of death due to electric current!
• Have all work or repairs on the electric system or drive
systems of the vertical awning carried out exclusively by
alicensed electrician�
• In case of damage to electrical components or lines, imme-
diately disconnect the power supply and arrange repair by a
licensed electrician�
• Never bypass fuses�
• Keep moisture away from live components�
Improperly carried out work on the vertical awning's electri-
cal system can lead to accidents resulting in serious injuries
and even death�

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Static charges
Risk of injury due to static charges on the cover!
• Always dissipate possible charges from the fabric by short
contact with a non-conductive material�
The cover can become statically charged due to movement,
low humidity or still-new cover fabric� Contact with the skin
can lead to static discharges and thus possibly to consequen-
tial hazards such as falling from the ladder�
Low temperatures
Risk of damaging the vertical awning if operated at low tem-
peratures!
• Before each use, make sure that the vertical awning is free
of ice� If necessary, remove ice�
Operation of the vertical awning at low temperatures below
37 °F (3 °C) and/or icing can lead to damage to the awning
cover or the drive�
Wind load
Risk of accident due to strong winds!
• Do not use the vertical awning at wind speeds over 26 kn
(49 km/h; wind speed class 3)� At higher speeds, discontin-
ue use�
• Retract the vertical awning in good time�
Use of the vertical awning at higher wind speeds than 26 kn
(49 km/h) can lead to accidents and damage�

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Wind resistance:
The vertical awning meets the wind resistance requirements of
class 3 when extended.
1. In case of expected strong winds (> 26 kn/49 km/h), completely
retract the vertical awning.
Wind load table
The following table provides an overview of wind strengths and
their properties:
Class
Wind force
(according to
Beaufort)
Wind speeds (kn, km/h) Impact
0 1 – 3 up to 10 kn
(up to 19 km/h) Leaves and thin branches move.
1 4 11 kn – 15 kn
(20 km/h – 28 km/h)
Twigs and thin branches move,
paper is lifted from the ground.
2 5 16 kn – 20 kn
(29 km/h – 38 km/h)
Branches move. Small deciduous
trees sway.
3 6 21 kn – 26 kn
(39 km/h – 49 km/h)
Strong branches sway and umbrellas
are hard to keep upright.
4 7 27 kn – 33 kn
(50 km/h – 64 km/h)
Trees sway, strong resistance when
walking against the wind.
When using an optional climate control system (e.g. wind sensor),
present wind speeds are measured in real time and when a limit
value is reached or exceeded, vertical awnings are automatically
extended or retracted through a radio signal.

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2 Getting to know vertical awnings
2�1 Overview of product types
Vertical awning Ventosol VS5200
Vertical awning VS5200 is used to shade windows and facades.
In the standard variant, the vertical awning can be installed in a
recess or on the wall and can optionally also be installed indirectly
with fastening mounts. The zipper-like Soft Retaining System (SIR)
ensures stable and taut awning fabric guidance that prevents flap-
ping and is therefore quiet. The awning can be operated electrically
or manually.
Fig. 1: Overview of vertical awning VENTOSOL VS5200
1 Guide rails 2 Fabric panel
3 Drive (tubular motor in the fabric shaft) 4 Box
5 Side lid 6 Fastening mount

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Vertical awning Ventosol VM720/3
The electrically powered vertical awning VM720/3 is used for the
side and side and front shade of a pavilion or for wide window
fronts up to a length of 23 ft (7 m). The vertical awning is inte-
grated in the BAVONA and NYON pavilions and controlled by the
remotecontrol for the respective pavilion.
Fig. 2: Overview of vertical awning VENTOSOL VM720/3
1 Guide rails 2 Box
3 Drive system 4 Fabric panel
5 Drop-out profile

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Vertical awning UNIVERSAL US3910
Vertical awning UNIVERSAL US3910 is used to shade windows and
facades. The vertical awning can be mounted to the wall or ceiling.
The rope guide with spring chuck brackets are designed as wall,
floor or recess installations and their function is to keep the fabric
panel taut as it moves. The awning can be operated electrically
ormanually. Up to three vertical awnings can be combined with
each other and operated together.
3
4
2
1
7
5
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Fig. 3: Overview of vertical awning UNIVERSAL US3910
1 Drop profile 2 Box
3 Rope guide bracket with spring chuck
(floorinstallation)
4 Fabric panel
5 Drive (tubular motor in the fabric shaft) 6 Wall bracket with support extension
7 Rope guide bracket with spring chuck
(wallandrecess installation)

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Remote control overview
Fig. 4: Remote control
1 Handle for hanging the remote control
2 UP operating button: Retract.
3
MY Operating button: Stops the moving fabric panel.
Moves the fabric panel to the programmed position.
4 DOWN operating button: Extend.
5 Channel selection diodes
6 Operating button: Channel selection button.
The vertical awning is controlled using the remote
control. The remote control controls up to four
products (e.g. multiple vertical awnings) on the fa-
cade or multiple products in up to four groups.
For more information, see: “Remote control oper-
ating instructions”

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2�2 Component assemblies
Box
Fig. 5: Box
The box of the vertical awning (fig. 5/1) houses
the awning fabric on the fabric shaft and the drive
(electric motor). Depending on the box variant
(angular or rounded), there are either side lids
(fig. 5/2) on the box or a removable front cover.
• VS5200: one-piece box
Guide rails (inner rail and outer rail)
Fig. 6: Guide rails
The two-part guide rails made of powder-coated
aluminum profiles (fig. 6/1) are installed in a re-
cess, directly on the wall, or indirectly on the wall
with fastening mounts. The SIR system guides
the awning fabric in the inner guide rail like in a
zipper (fig. 6/2). This keeps the awning fabric taut
and straight.

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Tubular motor
Fig. 7: Drive system
The electric drive is a tubular motor and is lo-
cated in the fabric shaft in the box of the vertical
awning. The tubular motor drives the fabric
shaftelectrically. The tubular motor is controlled
using the remote control. The tubular motor has
an obstacle detection function that automatically
stops travel if there is resistance on the travel
path (up and down). The obstacle detection func-
tion protects people against injuries and theaw-
ning against damage.
Gear and manual crank (optional)
Fig. 8: Manual crank
Using a manual crank, a gear drives the fabric
shaft and thereby moves the vertical awning’s
fabric panel. The manual crank is removable.

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Rope guide (only UNIVERSAL model)
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Fig. 9: Rope guide
The rope guide made of 3 mm steel rope (fig.9/1)
with threaded end pieces is fastened on both
sides on the side lid at the top of the awning
and the wall or floor bracket on the bottom. The
spring chuck tensions the rope guide.
Spring chuck with bracket (only UNIVERSAL model)
Fig. 10: Spring chuck with wall bracket
The spring chuck is a tensioning unit for the rope
guide. The rope guide is connected to the floor or
wall bracket via the spring chuck.
The tension of the rope guide can be adjusted us-
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Wind sensor (optional)
Fig. 11: Wind sensor
The wind sensor is a climate sensor with an
integrated radio transmitter. The wind sensor is
mounted on or in the immediate vicinity of the
vertical awning and connected to the power sup-
ply. The wind sensor measures the wind speed
in real time. If the measured value goes above or
below a previously configured input limit value,
the sensor transmits a radio signal to the receiver
of the tubular motor of the vertical awning. The
tubular motor then performs the corresponding
action and retracts the fabric panel in case of
high wind speeds.
Rain and sun sensor (optional)
Fig. 12: Rain and sun sensor
The rain and sun sensor is a climate sensor with
an integrated radio transmitter. The rain and sun
sensor is mounted on or in the immediate vicinity
of the vertical awning and is solar powered.
The rain and sun sensor measures precipitation
and solar radiation in real time. If the measured
value goes above or below a previously config-
ured input limit value, the sensor transmits a
radio signal to the receiver of the tubular motor
ofthe vertical awning. The tubular motor then
performs the corresponding action:
• Rain: Retract the vertical awning
• Sun: Extend the vertical awning

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2�3 Vertical awning operating modes
Remote control
The vertical awning’s fabric panel is operated using the remote
control. For more information, see “Operating vertical awnings
with the remote control” on page 24.
Manual crank
As an alternative to the remote control, the vertical awning fabric
panel can also be operated manually with the manual crank. For
more information, see “Operating the vertical awning with the
manual crank” on page 25.
Automated sensor control (optional)
Automated sensor control of the awning can be controlled via con-
figured sensor measurements (sun, wind and rain). If sensor values
go above or below the pre-defined limit values, the sensor sends
control commands to the drive via radio signals