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
P
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 40knots (kts)
-A sea state of more than 1meter (m)
-At wind speeds over 16knots (kts) / 4 Beaufort
(4Bft)
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
6
1
3
2
5
F
5
R
4
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
200mm 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 200mm 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
4
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 chapter6.3,
"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 chapter6.3,
"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 chapter7.1, "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 10seconds 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 12VDC, 20A
7.2 EC-Declaration of Incorporation
Fig.10 EC-Declaration of Incorporation
Ident No. 3398336C • 04/2021 • Errors and omissions excepted • © Webasto Thermo & Comfort SE
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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