Operating and maintenance instructions

1. Following these maintenance and operating instructions is particularly important for the proper functioning of the awning. In addition, it can significantly extend its lifespan. These instructions are also decisive in the assessment of any warranty claims.
2. It is recommended to have the awning inspected once a year for proper functioning and damage.
3. The awning is intended to block incoming light through windows. This means, among other things, that the awning is not intended for use during weather conditions such as hail, snow, frost, and strong wind. The awning should be raised when the maximum wind load is reached. See below.

Folding arm awning: 4 Bft (5.5m/s)
Awning: 5 Bft (8m/s)
Screen: 5 Bft (8m/s)
Ritz or Solidscreen: 8 Bft (17.1m/s)

4. Hinged, rotating points and the side guides may be sprayed with a silicone- and grease-free lubricant. The motor must never be lubricated if it is electrically operated.
5. When reporting a malfunction, the following information is important:

  • The project number and name of the work as indicated on the warranty certificate.
  • The type of awning.
  • The nature of the malfunction.
  • The location of the malfunction, i.e. the mounting height, floor, etcetera.
  • The possible presence of a window cleaning installation or other scaffolding material.
  • Contact person at the location.

Operation

Always check when opening and closing:

  • Whether there are objects or situations that could obstruct the opening of the awning
  • Whether there are any obstacles under the awning
  • Whether there are any people in the vicinity of the awning
  • Whether abnormal resistance occurs during operation. The starting point is that the operation runs smoothly.

Manually operated awning

  • Folding crank rod. When turning the crank, one must stand directly opposite the fitting, while the rod makes an angle of approximately 300. This prevents the feed-through fitting from being subjected to excessive loads.
  • Fixed crank rod. Always keep the fixed crank rod in line with the operating axis of the awning. Make sure that the fabric rolls off and onto the correct side (over or under).
  • Cord or tape. The operation must be perpendicular to the wall. When raising the awning, the cord or tape must be held to the end to prevent the awning from sagging again.
  • The fabric must always be under tension with a projection or folding arm awning.

Electrically operated awning

  • With electrical operation, by means of a tubular motor, the awning is raised and lowered by operating a switch. If the switch is not used, it should automatically spring to the zero position
  • The tubular motor is suitable for an application in which the awning is opened or closed with a maximum of 8 non-consecutive movements per 24 hours with intervals of at least 30 minutes. If the drive is used more often, this may result in the motor being switched off thermally. In that case, the drive will be ready for use again after approximately 30 minutes.
  • If the awning is connected to an automatic system, the automatic system must be set to the values specified by Lenco Zonwering B.V. Due to factors such as location in the country, surrounding buildings, height difference, shape of the building, the wind speed, measured at the wind sensor, may (strongly) deviate from the actual wind speed at an individual awning. Consider wind shear, down/upwind, etc. The user must ensure that the maximum wind load on an awning is not exceeded. The automatic control is only an aid to increase ease of use and safety. In the event of a failing control system, no claim can ever be made for compensation.

Maintenance

  • The awning must always be de-energized during maintenance and/or repair.
  • The awning must be maintained and cleaned at least once a year, depending on the frequency of use and climatic conditions. See also point ‘j’ in the warranty conditions.
  • The profiles that are dirty can be cleaned with lukewarm water and a cleaning product. You should ensure that the cleaning product is neutral (no alkaline agents, soda or acidic products). Also, do not use scouring pads and/or abrasives)
  • See the point mentioned above also for cleaning the fabric. However, avoid cleaning the fabric in direct sunlight. The rapid drying of the soapy water can leave stains in the fabric.
  • If the fabric has become wet due to an unexpected change in weather, you can safely close the awning and open it again at a later time (in sunny weather) and let the fabric dry. However, prevent the fabric from being rolled up wet for a longer period than three days, as this can cause suffocation.
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