If the awning is pitched at less than 25% = 14°, measured from a horizontal position, it must not
be opened during rainfalls. There is a risk of water pooling in the awning fabric, which could
result in damage to the awning.
2.1.5 Use in ice and snow
The awning must not be opened in snowfalls or when there is a risk of frost. There is a risk that
the awning could be damaged.
The automatic controls must be switched off if there is a risk of frost.
The space needed for the awning to open must always be kept clear. There is a risk of people
being crushed in this space.
An awning must never be left unattended when open. The automatic controls may fail under
extreme conditions (e.g. power failures, defects, sudden storms). There is a risk that the awning
could be damaged or crash down.
Our recommendation: If you vacate the area, switch the awning from automatic to manual
control and leave the awning retracted.
If there is a risk of frost, the awning system must be switched from automatic to manual control
to prevent it from opening automatically. The system must not be used in frosty conditions or if
there is a risk of frost.
2.1.8 Operation in the event of a power failure
A motorised awning cannot retract if there is no power. In very windy areas where power failures
are common, consider using a manual emergency device (not available for all models). The
manual emergency device
must be installed at a height of no more than 1.80 metres. If there is a risk of frost,
the awning system must be switched from automatic to manual control to prevent it from moving
automatically.
The system must not be used in frosty conditions or if there is a risk of frost.
In an emergency, if the awning's drive fails and a gale or storm is impending, the awning can be
retracted using ropes or lashing belts as a makeshift solution. In this instance, wrap a rope or
lashing belt around the centre joints of the awning arms and then tighten until the awning is
securely closed. The folding arms must also be secured to the awning frame to prevent them
from swinging out. Roll up the overhanging fabric and tie it to the awning. The aim here is to give
the wind as little area to work with as possible.
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