Personal injury
There is a risk of motorised awnings being activated unintentionally.
Disconnect the awning from the power supply (e.g. by disconnecting the fuse) before
doing any cleaning work.
If awnings are operated by several users, a priority locking device must be activated
(controlled interruption of the power supply from outside), making it impossible to
open or retract the awning at all.
4.1 Removing foliage and foreign bodies
Foliage and other foreign bodies lying on the awning fabric and the awning housing must be
removed immediately. There is a risk that the awning could be damaged or crash down.
4.2 Cleaning the powder-coated aluminium parts
4.2.1 In saltwater areas
Damage to the product
Particularly in saltwater areas, there is a possibility that salt may disperse or accumulate on the
product.
Wash off any salt deposits at regular intervals or as required, but no less than twice a
year.
Recommendation: Call in a specialist company to do the work for you.
This is a good way to protect the aluminium parts and their surface from being
corroded by salty water.
4.2.2 In non-saltwater areas
Clean the aluminium parts at least once a year, and even more often if heavily soiled. To clean,
use clean water and add a few drops of pH-neutral or very slightly alkaline detergent.