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This handbook contains all the data, information and instructions that, in con-
sideration of the importance of the device, must absolutely be taken into consi-
deration by the designer as well as by the installer. Both should have a complete
understanding of the product, its installation and application.
Please read carefully the handbook in all its sections.
•Never remove the protection bag (M3A/M4A/M7A/M10A/M15A/M20A/M30A).
•Never install the safety brake outdoor without protections. Covers, boxes must
protect the safety brake from any contact with external agents such as rain,
industrial detergents, water jets, that could damage the good functioning of the
system.
•Keep these instructions
IMPORTANT INSTRUCTIONS FOR THE SAFETY:
•Donotuseifanysignofwearordamageareshownorifanyrepairingormaintenance
isneeded.
•Carefullyrespecttheinstallationinstructions.
•Checkfrequentlytheshutter/awningduringinstallationandkeeppersonsfarfromit
untilinstallationisaccomplished.
DESCRIPTION
Thesafetybrakeisasafetydeviceforrollingshutterswithoutspringsperformingtwo
functions:
1.abearingsupportfortheshuttershaft;
2.amechanicalbraketostopthedescentoftheshutterifsuddenaccelerationoccurs.
TheGAPOSAsafetybrakeisequippedwithapatentedshock-absorbersystemanda
micro-switchtodisconnecttheelectricalsupplytothegearmotorwhenthebrakelocks.