IAN 352928 - Uncategorized FLORABEST - Free user manual and instructions

USER MANUAL IAN 352928 FLORABEST

• Never leave children unattended with the packaging materials. There is a risk of suffocation.

• The product is not a toy or a climb- ing apparatus! Ensure that persons, especially children, do not pull themselves up on the product or stand on it. The product can tip over.

• The maximum load of the non-re- tractable parts of the awning must not exceed 15kg!

• Check the product for damage or wear before each use. Only use the product if it is in perfect condi- tion!

• Ensure that the plastic caps have no external damage. Defective plastic caps must be replaced.

• When installing on balconies or in- stallation sites not at ground level, the floor and ceiling brackets must be fastened with suitable mounting materials in order to prevent the product from falling.

• Because of the risk of falling, make sure that the person installing the product is sufficiently secured with a harness. Risk of injury!

• Mind your fingers in particular when retracting and extending the product. There is a risk of injury from crushing.

• The product may only be used under adult supervision and must not be used as a toy.

• Ensure the product is properly stabilised before using it.

• Keep open flames, barbecues, and patio heaters away from the product.

• Check that all parts have been properly assembled before each use.

• Improper installation can impair the product’s safety and function- ality.

• The product must not be used in adverse weather conditions such as strong winds, rain or snow.

• Retract the product if wind speeds higher than 20km/h are expected (strong breeze, larger branches and trees move, and the wind is clearly audible).

• Never use the product as shelter during storms.

• Close the product if the wind picks up or in other adverse weather conditions.

• Before opening or closing the product, ensure that there are no persons or objects in the opening or closing areas.20

• The product offers protection from direct sunlight outdoors. Due to reflecting UV radiation, appropri- ate sunscreen products should still be used.

• Place the product on a flat, level surface.

• Check regularly to make sure all screws are tight!

• The manufacturer accepts no liabil- ity for accidents which occur as a result of ignoring the safety infor- mation above or due to improper handling. Preventing damage to the product!

• Secure the product during extreme weather conditions, e.g. strong winds. Store the product in a shel- tered area. Important pre-installa- tion information WARNING! To ensure optimal sta- bility of the product, we recommend fastening the floor and ceiling brack- ets, especially on balconies or in- stallation sites that are not at ground level. If the product is not screwed to the floor and ceiling, the manufactur- er is absolved of all liability. WARNING! Before you begin installing the product, measure the height between the floor and the ceiling. WARNING! Installing the product requires at least two people due to its size. WARNING! As tools/machinery need to be used, manual skills are indispensable. Suitable installation site For ceiling installation, a concrete ceiling or a load-bearing wood- en beam structure is suitable. For floor installation, a concrete foundation or concrete slab of at least 50 x 50 x 5cm (L x W x D) is suitable. Note: if you attach the product to a wooden beam structure, you must firmly fasten the product to it as wood warps depending on the temperature and humidity. Enquire at a specialist retailer about suitable installation materials. Note: alternative installation condi- tions must be checked by a special- ist company for their load-bearing capacity and durability. Suitable installation materials Before installing the product, the installation material must be deter- mined. If the installation surface is load-bearing, the appropriate in- stallation materials for fastening the product must be selected. GB/IE21 Fastening materials:

• Dowel Ø 10/50 (15) and screw ST6 x 50mm (16) for concrete and load-bearing masonry.

• Screw ST6 x 50mm (16) for load-bearing wooden beam struc- tures. Note: inquire at a specialist retailer about suitable installation materials for the floor and ceiling brackets. Assembly To assemble the product you will need the following tools (not in- cluded in the package contents): a suitable drill, measuring tape, a cross-head screwdriver, a spanner and a hex key. WARNING! Because of the risk of falling, make sure that the person installing the product is sufficiently secured with a harness. Note: to ensure optimal stability of the product, we recommend fasten- ing the floor and ceiling brackets. Installing the ceiling bracket Important: both ceiling brackets must be perfectly aligned and have a distance of exactly 290cm from each other (measured between the inner drill holes of both ceiling brackets) (Fig. E). Place the ceiling bracket (12) in the desired position and mark 2 holes opposite each other with a pencil (Fig. B).

1. Using the appropriate tool, drill

2 holes in the marked places. Insert 1 dowel (15) into each hole (Fig. C). Note: use other dowels and screws if required for the installation sur- face.

2. Place a plastic cap (11) onto

each ceiling bracket (12) and insert 2 screws (16) through each washer (20) (Fig. D).

3. Mount the ceiling bracket onto

4. Mount the second ceiling bracket

as described in steps 1–4. Installing the floor bracket

1. Plumb the exact position of the

floor bracket (13) with a cord (not included in the package contents). Mark the correct places and, using a pencil, mark 2 holes opposite each other (Fig. F). Note: the floor bracket (13) must be positioned perpendicular to the ceiling bracket (12).

2. Using the appropriate tool, drill

2 holes in the marked places. Insert 1 dowel (15) into each hole (Fig. G). Note: if necessary, use other dow- els and screws if required for the mounting surface. GB/IE22

3. Place a plastic cap (11) onto

each floor bracket (13) and insert 2 screws (16) through each wash- er (20) (Fig. H).

4. Mount the floor bracket onto the

5. Mount the second floor bracket

as described in steps 1–4. Important: the floor brackets must be perfectly aligned and have a dis- tance of exactly 290cm from each other (measured between the inner drill holes of both floor brackets). Installing the posts (Fig. I) There are 18 adjustment options for setting the correct length of the posts.

1. Connect each upper (1)/(2) and

lower post (3) at the appropriate length.

2. Fasten each upper (1)/(2) and

lower post (3) with 2 screws (17) and washers (20). Fasten each screw (17) with a nut (18) and washer (20). Then place a plastic cap (19) on each nut. Installing the awning frame

1. Slot both drive shaft poles (5)/(6)

2. Fasten the drive shaft (5 + 6) with

3. Slot both front bars (7)/(8) to-

gether (Fig. J). The locking button must visibly and audibly click into place.

4. Run the plastic piping (10)

through the narrower tunnel of the awning cloth (9).

5. Insert the awning cloth with

plastic piping into the drive shaft (5 + 6) as shown. Note: make sure that the bottom fold of the tunnel (front bar tunnel) is always facing upward during installation.

6. Insert the front bar (7 + 8) into

the front bar tunnel in the awning cloth (9).

7. Place the end of the roller shaft

(5) on the catch (2a) of the post (2) (Fig. K). Note: the catch (2a) must be com- pletely inside the roller shaft (5).

8. Remove the pre-mounted nut (6a)

and washer (6b) from the roller shaft (6).

9. Insert the end of the roller shaft

(6) into the post (1). Use the nut (6a) and washer (6b) to fasten it (Fig. K). Note: make sure that the bolt on the roller shaft (6) is properly aligned.

10. Fasten the roller shaft (5) with

1 screw (22) (Fig. K). Fastening the awning frame in the bracket Important: assembling the prod- uct requires at least two people due to its size. GB/IE23

1. First insert the awning frame into

the ceiling brackets (Fig. L).

2. Place the lock nut (14) onto the

threaded spindle (3a) (Fig. M).

3. Insert the tie rod (25) through the

hole in the threaded spindle (3a) and turn it to change the height of the post (Fig. M). Note: please note the maximum extension length (max. 5cm) of the threaded spindle (3a).

4. Turn the lock nut (14) in the floor

bracket (13) to fasten the thread- ed spindle (Fig. M). Note: please note that the thread- ed spindle (3a) may only be unscrewed by no more than 5cm (Fig. M).

5. Finally, fasten the posts on each

ceiling bracket with 2 screws (21) and washers (23) (Fig. N). Note: for easier installation, drill two holes into each ceiling bracket before fastening the posts. Installing the drop arms and front bar

1. Unscrew the knurled screw (4a),

the corresponding nut (4b) and the drop arm bracket (4c) from each drop arm (4).

2. Place the drop arm bracket (4c)

on a post (1/2) (Fig. O). Note: ensure that both drop arm brackets (4c) are fixed at the same height on the posts (approx. 40cm from the bottom edge of the upper post to the bottom edge of the drop arm bracket).

3. Tightly screw the drop arms back

into each drop arm bracket (4c) with the knurled screws (4a) and the corresponding nuts (4b). Note: the knurled screw (4a) points outwards.

4. Fasten each drop arm (4) onto

the front bar (7 + 8) with the knurled screws (24) (Fig. P). Use (Fig. Q)

1. Hook the hand crank (1a) into the

crank lug (1b) of the upper post (1).