Webasto FS 2500 Operating instructions

Brand: Webasto

Model: FS 2500

Type: Operating instructions

Operating Instructions

Marine Shading Systems

FS 2500

English

Table of Contents

2 3398336C OI FS 2500 EN

Table of Contents

1 About this document .......................... 3

1.1 Purpose of this document.......................................... 3

1.2 Using this document..................................................3

1.3 Use of symbols and highlighting ................................ 3

1.4 Warranty and liability................................................. 3

2 Safety ................................................. 3

2.1 Intended use ............................................................. 3

2.2 Safety information ..................................................... 3

3 Operation ........................................... 4

3.1 Overview of the folding shade ................................... 4

3.2 Opening the folding shade ........................................ 4

3.3 Closing the folding shade .......................................... 4

4 Maintenance....................................... 5

4.1 Cleaning .................................................................... 5

4.2 Greasing .................................................................... 5

4.3 Tensioning the outer fabric........................................ 5

5 Troubleshooting ................................. 5

6 Manual operation ............................... 6

6.1 Manually moving the folding shade over less than 25

cm............................................................................. 6

6.2 Manually moving the folding shade over more than 25

cm............................................................................. 6

6.3 Reinitializing the control system.................................7

7 Annex ................................................. 8

7.1 Technical data ........................................................... 8

7.2 EC-Declaration of Incorporation................................. 8

About this document | 1

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1 About this document

1.1 Purpose of this document

The Operating Instructions (OI) are an integral part of the

product and provide the information required to ensure correct

and safe operation.

1.2 Using this document

uRead these Operating Instructions (OI) carefully before oper-

ating the unit.

uKeep these instructions with the vessel.

uHand these instructions on to the following owner or user

of the unit.

1.3 Use of symbols and highlighting

Symbol Explanation



Action to be taken

Requirement for the following steps

Note on a special technical feature

Separate information is available

ATTENTION

Risk of property damage

CAUTION

Risk of minor or moderate injury

DANGER

Risk of severe or mortal injury

1.4 Warranty and liability

Webasto shall not assume liability for defects or damages that

are the result of disregarding the installation and operating in-

structions. This liability exclusion particularly applies to:

nInstallation by untrained personnel.

nImproper use.

nRepairs not carried out by a Webasto service workshop.

nUse of non-genuine parts.

nConversion of the unit without permission from Webasto.

nMechanical damage to the equipment.

nNon-compliance with inspection and maintenance instruc-

tions.

2 Safety

2.1 Intended use

The FS 2500 is an electrically operated marine folding shade sys-

tem for comfort purposes. The FS 2500 is designed for use on

motor and sailing yachts.

2.2 Safety information

Description

WMS000185A

Keep all bodily parts and/or obstructions

away from the opening to prevent injury

when closing the folding shade.

WMS000184A

Do not stand or walk on the shading sys-

tem!

CAUTION

Risk of damage due to vessel speed and / or

weather conditions

uClose the shading system at:

-Speeds above 40knots (kts)

-A sea state of more than 1meter (m)

-At wind speeds over 16knots (kts) / 4 Beaufort

(4Bft)

CAUTION

Risk of damage due to snow load

uKeep the shading system closed and free from

snow.

3 | Operation

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3 Operation

3.1 Overview of the folding shade

Fig.1 Overview of the folding shade

1Outer fabric 5Guides

2Control Switch 6Front beam

3Motor FFront

4Key RRear

NOTE

The illustrations show the standard Webasto control

switch. The installed control switch can be different.

3.2 Opening the folding shade

3.2.1 Opening the folding shade

WMS000189A

Fig.2 Opening the folding shade

The folding shade opens while the Open button is pressed.

nMain power supply is switched on.

1. Push and hold the Open button to open the folding shade.

2. Release the Open button when the folding shade has

reached the desired position.

3.2.2 One touch opening

When the ''one-touch opening'' option is installed the folding

shade opens completely after briefly pushing the Open button.

nMain power supply is switched on.

1. Push the Open button briefly.

– The folding shade opens completely.

2. Optionally, briefly pushing the Open button again stops the

opening movement.

3.3 Closing the folding shade

3.3.1 Closing the folding shade

WMS000190A

Fig.3 Closing the folding shade

The folding shade closes while the Close button is pressed.

nMain power supply is switched on.

1. Push and hold the Close button to close the folding shade.

2. Release the Close button when the folding shade has

reached the desired position.

3.3.2 One touch closing

When this option is installed the folding shade closes up to

200mm from the fullly closed position after briefly pushing the

Close button. This position has been set for safety reasons to

make sure nobody gets trapped between the folding shade and

the deck structure.

nMain power supply is switched on.

1. Push the Close button briefly.

– The folding shade closes up to 200mm from the fully

closed position.

– Optionally, briefly pushing the Close button again stops

the closing movement.

2. Push and hold the Close button to fully close the folding

shade.

3. Release the Close button when the folding shade has

reached the fully closed position.

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4 Maintenance

CAUTION

Cleaning agents may contain harmful components

Damage to the product.

uNever use solvents such as:

-Alkaline products containing sodium solutions

-Methylated spirits

-Muriatic acid or products containing phosphor

-Turpentine

-White spirit

-Window cleaning products

CAUTION

Dry materials can damage the shading system

uNever rub the dry surface of the shading system.

uNever use steel wool, abrasives or sandpaper.

CAUTION

High-pressure cleaners can damage the shading

system

uNever use a high-pressure cleaner to clean the shad-

ing system.

Regular maintenance of the shading system makes cleaning

easier and ensures smooth operation.

Clean and check the functioning of the drainage system regu-

larly by pouring water into the gutters. The water should drain

off quickly.

4.1 Cleaning

1. Wash the shading system with clean, lukewarm water and

a soft brush.

2. Dry the fabric in the open air.

In case of stubborn stains:

1. Use a mild soap or Tex Activ Cleaner, dissolved in lukewarm

water.

2. Rinse the fabric with clean water.

3. Dry the fabric in the open air.

4. Make the fabric water repellent again after using Tex Activ

Cleaner.

4.2 Greasing

Fig.4 Cleaning and greasing

1. Clean the inside of the guides.

2. Apply a thin layer of grease (Isoflex® Topas L32) to the in-

side of the guides.

4.3 Tensioning the outer fabric

WMS000242A

1 2 3

Fig.5 Tensioning fabric

1. Close the folding shade completely.

2. Locate the tensioning bolts:

– The tensioning bolt (1) is in the rear shoe (2) on the left

and right guides (3) at the rear of the folding shade, and

near the drive tubes (4).

3. To stretch the outer fabric and remove any wrinkles or

folds, evenly tighten the tensioning bolts (1) for the left and

right guide.

5 Troubleshooting

Symptom Possible cause Possible solution

The folding shade

does not open /

close.

No power or

low power.

Check the battery.

Blown fuse /

tripped circuit

breaker.

Replace fuse / reset circuit

breaker.

Motor does not

operate prop-

erly.

Open or close the folding

shade manually in accord-

ance with the manual op-

eration procedure.

Switch does not

operate prop-

erly.

Check wiring.

Replace switch.

Poor opening /

closing of the

folding shade.

Polluted guides. Clean the inside of the

guides.

Apply a thin layer of

grease to the inside of the

guides.

The FS 2500 still

does not open /

close smoothly

after cleaning /

greasing.

Contact your dealer for

maintenance and / or re-

pair.

Fabric is folded /

wrinkled when the

FS 2500 is closed.

Tighten the tensioning

bolts to stretch the fabric.

Initialization not

possible.

Low power at

motor

Check your battery.

Increase the thickness of

the power supply wires

6 | Manual operation

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6 Manual operation

If necessary, you may be able to operate the FS 2500 manually.

The procedure to follow depends on the exact issue you need

to address.

CAUTION

Uncontrolled / inadvertent movements of the

manual operation tool

Risk of injury and/or damage of components.

uDo not operate the control switch during manual

operation.

6.1 Manually moving the folding shade

over less than 25 cm

uGain access to the motor assembly.

WMS000019

Fig.6

uInsert the key in the slot of the motor.

uTurn the key to close or open the folding shade.

NOTE

After manual operation you must reinitialize

the FS 2500.

To perform reinitialisation, follow the steps in chapter6.3,

"Reinitializing the control system" on page 7.

6.2 Manually moving the folding shade

over more than 25 cm

1. In case the FS 2500 is closed and locked, first unlock it by

opening the FS 2500 for at least 10 cm as described in

Manually moving the folding shade over less than 25 cm.

2. Remove key for manual operation.

nAccess the motor assembly.

Fig.7 Motor removal

1. Disconnect the wiring harness (1) from the motor.

2. Remove all bolts and washers (2).

3. Remove the motor.

WMS000192A

Fig.8 Manually opening or closing the FS 2500

nPush the front beam to the desired (open or closed) posi-

tion.

NOTE

After manual operation you must reinitialize

the FS 2500.

To perform reinitialisation, follow the steps in chapter6.3,

"Reinitializing the control system" on page 7.

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6.3 Reinitializing the control system

Make sure that the available power source meets the require-

ments described in chapter7.1, "Technical data" on page 8.

1. Press and hold the Close button.

– The FS 2500 closes as far as possible.

2. Release the Close button.

3. Press and hold the Close button.

– After approximately 10seconds the FS 2500 slides in

small steps until completely closed.

– The motor produces a loud ‘click’ sound.

4. Release the Close button.

– -The control system has been initialized.

5. Open / close the FS 2500 several times.

6. Verify smooth operation.

WMS000193A

Fig.9 Reinitializing the control system

7 | Annex

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7 Annex

7.1 Technical data

Description Value

Operation Continuous electric

Power 12VDC, 20A

7.2 EC-Declaration of Incorporation

Fig.10 EC-Declaration of Incorporation

These are the original instructions. The English language is binding.

You can request your language if it is missing. The telephone number of each country can be found in the Webasto ser-

vice centre leaflet or the website of the respective Webasto representative of your country.

www.webasto.com

3398336C

Webasto Thermo & Comfort SE

Postfach 1410

82199 Gilching

Germany

Company address:

Friedrichshafener Str. 9

82205 Gilching

Germany

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