Webasto FS 2500 User manual

Operating Instructions
Marine Shading Systems
FS 2500 Galeon
English

Table of Contents
23310122B OI FS 2500 Galeon
Table of Contents
1 About this document .......................... 3
1.1 Purpose of this document.......................................... 3
1.2 Using this document..................................................3
1.3 Use of symbols and highlighting ................................ 3
1.4 Warranty and liability................................................. 3
2 Safety ................................................. 3
2.1 Intended use ............................................................. 3
2.2 Safety information ..................................................... 3
3 Operation ........................................... 4
3.1 Overview of the folding shade ................................... 4
3.2 Opening the folding shade ........................................ 4
3.3 Closing the folding shade .......................................... 4
4 Maintenance....................................... 5
4.1 Cleaning .................................................................... 5
4.2 Greasing .................................................................... 5
4.3 Tensioning outer fabric.............................................. 5
5 Trouble shooting ................................ 5
6 Manual operation ............................... 6
6.1 Manually moving the folding shade ........................... 6
6.2 Re-initialization of the control system ........................ 6
7 Annex ................................................. 7
7.1 Technical data ........................................................... 7
7.2 EC-Declaration of Incorporation................................. 7

About this document | 1
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1 About this document
1.1 Purpose of this document
The Operating Instructions (OI) are an integral part of the
product and provide the information required to ensure correct
and safe operation.
1.2 Using this document
uRead these Operating Instructions (OI) carefully before oper-
ating the unit.
uKeep these instructions with the vessel.
uHand these instructions on to the following owner or user
of the unit.
1.3 Use of symbols and highlighting
Symbol Explanation

Action to be taken
P
Requirement for the next action
Note on a special technical feature
Separate information is available
ATTENTION
Possibility of property damage
CAUTION
Possibility on minor or moderate injury
DANGER
Possibility on severy or mortal injury
1.4 Warranty and liability
Webasto shall not assume liability for defects or damage that
are the result of the installation and operating instructions being
disregarded. This liability exclusion particularly applies to:
nInstallation by untrained personnel.
nImproper use.
nRepairs not carried out by a Webasto service workshop.
nUse of non-genuine parts.
nConversion of the unit without permission from Webasto.
nMechanical damage to the equipment.
nNon-compliance with inspection and maintenance instruc-
tions.
2 Safety
2.1 Intended use
The FS 2500 Galeon is an electrically operated marine folding
shade system for comfort purposes. The FS 2500 Galeon is de-
signed for use on motor and sailing yachts.
2.2 Safety information
Description
WMS000185A
When closing the folding shade, make sure
to keep all body parts and/or obstructions
away from the opening to prevent injury!
WMS000184A
Do not stand or walk on the shading sys-
tem!
CAUTION
Possible damage due to weather conditions and /
or speed
uClose the shading system at:
-Speeds above 40kts
-A sea state of more than 1m
-At wind speeds over 16kts (4Bf)

3 | Operation
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3 Operation
3.1 Overview of the folding shade
6
1
3
2
5
F
5
R
4
Fig.1 Overview of the folding shade
1Outer fabric 5Guides
2Control Switch 6Front beam
3Motor FFront
4Key RRear
NOTE
The illustrations show the standard Webasto control
switch. The installed control switch can be different.
3.2 Opening the folding shade
3.2.1 Opening the folding shade
WMS000189A
Fig.2 Opening the folding shade
üThe folding shade opens as long as the button is pressed.
üMain power supply is switched on.
uPush and hold the open button to open the folding shade.
uRelease the button when the folding shade has reached the
desired position.
3.2.2 One touch opening
When this option is installed the folding shade opens com-
pletely after momentarily pushing the open button.
üMain power supply is switched on.
uPush the open button momentarily.
– The folding shade opens completely.
– Pushing the button again stops the opening movement.
3.3 Closing the folding shade
3.3.1 Closing the folding shade
WMS000190A
Fig.3 Closing the folding shade
üThe folding shade closes as long as the button is pressed.
üMain power supply is switched on.
uPush and hold the close button to close the folding shade.
uRelease the button when the folding shade has reached the
desired position.
3.3.2 One touch closing
When this option is installed the folding shade closes up to
200mm from the fullly closed position after momentarily push-
ing the close button. This position is for safety reasons to make
sure nobody gets trapped between the folding shade and the
deck structure.
üMain power supply is switched on.
uPush the close button momentarily.
– The folding shade closes up to 200mm from the fully
closed position.
– Pushing the button again stops the closing movement.
uPush and hold the close button to fully close the folding
shade.
uRelease the button when the folding shade has reached the
fully closed position.

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4 Maintenance
CAUTION
Cleaning agents may contain harmful components
Damage to product.
uNever use solvents such as:
-Methylated spirits
-Turpentine
-White spirit
-Window cleaning products
-Alkaline products containing sodium solutions
-Muriatic acid or products containing phosphor
CAUTION
Dry materials cause damage to the shading system
uNever rub the dry surface of the shading system.
uNever use steel wool, abrasives or sandpaper.
CAUTION
High pressure cleaners can cause damage to the
shading system
uNever use a high pressure cleaner to clean the shad-
ing system.
Regular maintenance of the shading system makes cleaning
easier and ensures smooth operation.
4.1 Cleaning
uWash the Shading system with clean, lukewarm water and a
soft brush.
uLet the fabric dry in the open air.
In case of stubborn stains:
uUse a mild soap or Tex Activ Cleaner, solved in lukewarm
water.
uRinse the fabric with clean water.
uLet the fabric dry in the open air.
uMake the fabric water repellent again after the use of Tex
Activ Cleaner.
4.2 Greasing
uClean the inside of the guides.
Fig.4 Cleaning and greasing
uApply a thin layer of grease (Isoflex® Topas L32) to the in-
side of the guides.
4.3 Tensioning outer fabric
WMS000191A
4
321
Fig.5 tensioning Fabric
uClose the folding shade completely.
uLocate the tensioning bolts:
The tensioning bolt (1) is mounted in the rear shoe (2) on
the left hand and right hand guide (3) at the rear side of the
folding shade, near the drive tubes (4).
uTo stretch the outer fabric and remove any wrinkles or folds,
tighten the tensioning bolts (1) evenly for the left and right
guide.
5 Trouble shooting
Symptom Possible cause Possible solution
The folding shade
does not open /
close.
No power or low
power.
Check the battery.
Broken fuse /
tripped circuit
breaker.
Replace fuse / reset
circuit breaker.
Motor does not op-
erate properly.
Open or close the
folding shade
manually according
to the manual oper-
ation procedure.
Switch does not op-
erate properly.
Check wiring.
Replace switch.
Poor opening / clos-
ing of the folding
shade.
Polluted guides. Clean the inside of
the guides.
Apply a thin layer of
grease to the inside
of the guides.
The door still does
not open / close
smoothly after
cleaning / greasing.
Contact your dealer
for maintenance
and / or repair.
Fabric is folded /
wrinkled when
closed.
Fasten the tension-
ing bolts to stretch
the fabric.
Initialization not
possible.
Low power at mo-
tor
Check battery.
Increase wire thick-
ness.

6 | Manual operation
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6 Manual operation
If necessary, the door can be operated manually. It depends on
the situation which procedure for manual operation you must
follow.
6.1 Manually moving the folding shade
uIn case the folding shade is closed and locked, first unlock it
by opening the folding shade for at least 10 cm.
uGain access to the motor assembly.
NOTE
The shape of the motor bracket may differ from the
motor bracket shown.
WMS000223A
Fig.6 Motor removal
uDisconnect the wiring harness (1) from the motor.
uRemove the three self locking nuts (2) and washers.
uRemove the motor. Loosen the self-locking nuts (3) on the
threaded ends if you need more space to access the motor;
do not forget to tighten these again after you finish.
WMS000192A
Fig.7 Manually opening or closing
uPush the front beam to the desired (open or closed) posi-
tion.
NOTE
After manual operation the folding shade must be re-
initialized.
Follow the steps in Re-initialization of the control system to per-
form reinitialisation.
6.2 Re-initialization of the control
system
üMake sure that the available power source meets the re-
quirements as described in Technical Data.
uPress and hold the close button.
– The FS 2500 Galeon closes as far as possible.
uRelease the close button.
uPress and hold the close button.
– After approx. 10s the FS 2500 Galeon slides with small
steps until it is completely closed.
– The motor produces a loud click sound.
uRelease the close button.
– The control system has been initialized.
uOpen / close the FS 2500 Galeon several times.
uCheck smooth operation.
WMS000193A
Fig.8 Re-initialisation

Annex | 7
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7 Annex
7.1 Technical data
Description Value
Operation Continuous electric
Power 12VDC, 20A
7.2 EC-Declaration of Incorporation
Fig.9 EC-Declaration of Incorporation

Ident No. 3310122B • 02/2021 • Errors and omissions excepted • © Webasto Thermo & Comfort SE
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