Webasto Shade Systems Operating instructions

Brand: Webasto

Model: Shade Systems

Type: Operating instructions

Operating Instructions

Marine Shading Systems

FS 2500

English

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1 About this document

1.1 Purpose of the document

These operating instructions are part of the product and provides

the user with information on safe operation of the unit.

1.2 Using this document

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Before operating the shading system, carefully read these oper-

ating instructions.

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Keep these operating instructions with the boat.

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Hand these operating instructions on to the following owner or

user of the unit.

1.3 Use of symbols and highlighting

Explanation

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Action to be taken.

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Requirements for the following necessary action.

Note on a special technical feature.

Separate information is available.

ATTENTION

Possibility on property damage.

CAUTION

Possibility on minor injury.

WARNING

Possibility on a severe or mortal injury.

1.4 Warranty and liability

Webasto shall not assume liability for defects or damage that are

the result of the installation and operating instructions being dis-

regarded.

This liability exclusion particularly applies for:

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Installation by untrained personnel

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Improper use

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Repairs not carried out by a Webasto service workshop

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Use of non-original spare parts

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Conversion of the unit without permission from Webasto

2 Safety

2.1 Intended use

The FS 2500 is an electrically operated marine shading system for

comfort purposes. The FS 2500 is designed for use on motor - and

sailing yachts.

2.2 Safety information

When closing the FS 2500, make

sure to keep all body parts and/or

obstructions away from the opening

to prevent injury!

Do not stand or walk on the

FS 2500.

ATTENTION

Possible damage due to weather conditions and/

or speed

X Close the FS 2500 at:

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Speeds of above 40kts.

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A sea state of more than 1m.

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At wind speeds of more than 16kts (4Bf).

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3.2 Opening the FS 2500

The illustrations show the standard Webasto control

switch. The installed control switch can be different.

Fig. 02: Open button

The FS 2500 opens as long as the button is pressed.

Main power supply is switched on.

X Push and hold the open button to open the FS 2500.

X Release the button when the FS 2500 has reached the desired

position.

3.2.1 One touch opening (option)

When this option is installed the folding shade opens completely

after momentarely pushing the open button.

Main power supply is switched on.

X Push the open button momentarely.

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The FS 2500 opens completely.

Pushing the button again stops the opening movement.

3.3 Closing the FS 2500

Fig. 03: Close button

The FS 2500 closes as long as the button is pressed.

Main power supply is switched on.

X Push and hold the close button to close the FS 2500.

X Release the button when the FS 2500 has reached the desired

position.

3.3.1 One touch closing (option)

When this option is installed the folding shade closes up to

200mm from the fullly closed position after momentarely pushing

the close button. This position is for safety reasons to make sure

nobody gets trapped between the Folding Shade and the deck

structure.

Main power supply is switched on.

X Push the close button momentarely.

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The FS 2500 closes up to 200mm from the fullly closed

position.

Pushing the button again stops the closing movement.

X Push and hold the close button to fully close the FS 2500.

X Release the button when the FS 2500 has reached the fully

closed position.

3 Operation

3.1 Overview of the FS 2500

Fig. 01:

Overview of components

1 Outer fabric 4 Key for manual operation F Front

2 Control switch 5 Guides R Rear

3 Motor assembly 6 Front beam

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4 Maintenance

ATTENTION

Cleaning agents can contain harmful compo-

nents

Damage to product.

X Never use solvents such as:

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Methylated spirits

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Turpentine

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White spirit

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Window cleaning products

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Alkaline products containing sodium solutions

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Acid products like muriatic or those containing

phosphor

ATTENTION

Dry materials cause damage to the FS 2500 fab-

ric.

X Never rub the dry surface of the FS 2500.

X Never use steel wool, abrasives or sandpaper.

ATTENTION

High pressure cleaners can cause damage to the

FS 2500 fabric.

X Never use a high pressure cleaner to clean the

FS 2500.

Regular maintenance of the FS 2500 makes cleaning easier and

ensures smooth sliding.

4.1 Cleaning

X Wash the FS 2500 with clean, lukewarm water and a soft brush.

X Let the fabric dry in the open air.

In case of stubborn stains:

X Use a mild soap or Tex Activ Cleaner, solved in lukewarm water.

X Rinse the fabric with clean water.

X Let the fabric dry in the open air.

X Make the fabric water repellent again after the use of Tex Activ

Cleaner.

4.2 Greasing

X Clean the inside of the guides.

X Apply a thin layer of grease (Isoflex® Topas L32) to the inside of

the guides (Fig. 04).

Fig. 04: Greasing of the guides

4.3 Tensioning outer fabric

On the drive tube brackets (1) on the rear side of the left - and

right guide (3) you find tensioning bolts (2).

X Fasten the tensioning bolts, equally of the left - and right guide,

to stretch the outer fabric and remove any folds / wrinkles.

Fig. 05:

Tensioning bolts

5 Trouble shooting

Symptom Possible cause Solution

The FS 2500 does

not open / close.

No Power.

X Check battery.

Broken fuse.

X Replace fuse.

Motor does not oper-

ate properly.

X Open or close the

FS 2500 manually

according the man-

ual operation proce-

dure.

Switch does not op-

erate properly.

X Check wiring.

X Replace switch.

Poor opening /

closing of the

FS 2500.

Pollution of the

guides.

X Clean the inside of

the guides.

X Apply grease to the

inside of the guides.

The FS 2500 still

does not opens /

closes smoothly

after cleaning /

greasing.

X Contact the boat

manufacturer for

maintenance and /

or repair.

Fabric is folded /

wrinkled when

closed.

X Fasten the tension-

ing bolts to stretch

the fabric.

Initialization not

possible.

Low power at motor.

X Check battery.

X Increase wire thick-

ness.

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5.1 Manual operation

If necessary, the FS 2500 can be operated manually. It depends on

the situation which procedure for manual operation you must fol-

low.

CAUTION

Inadvertent movements of the manual operation

tool

Risk of injury and/or damage of components.

X Do not operate the control switch during manual

operation.

X Reset the control system after operating the

FS 2500 manually. See chapter 5.2.

5.1.1 Manually moving the FS 2500 over a

short range (less than 25cm)

X Gain access to the motor assembly.

X Insert the tool for manual operation in the slot in the motor

(See Fig. 06).

X Turn the tool to close or open the FS 2500.

Fig. 06: Manual operation tool

5.1.2 Manually moving the FS 2500 over

more than 25cm

X Gain access to the motor assembly.

If the FS 2500 is closed and locked, always first un-

lock the FS 2500 by means of the manual operation

tool.

X Insert the tool for manual operation in the slot in

the motor (See Fig. 06).

X Turn the tool to open the FS 2500 at least 10cm

to unlock the system.

X Remove the tool for manual operation.

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

X Remove the 3 bolts (2) from the motor.

X Remove the motor.

Fig. 07: Motor removal

X Push the front beam of the FS 2500 to the desired (open or

closed) position.

Fig. 08: Manual closing or opening

5.2 Reset procedure

Make sure there is a minimum of 20A available.

X Press and hold the close button.

The FS 2500 closes as far as possible.

X Release the close button.

X Press and hold the close button.

After approx. 10s the FS 2500 slides with small steps until it is

completely closed

The motor produces a loud click sound.

X Release the close button.

The system has been reset.

Fig. 09: Control system reset

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6 Annex

6.1 Technical data

Parameter Value

Power 12VDC / 20A

6.2 CE-Declaration of Conformity

Fig. 10: CE-Declaration of Conformity

In multilingual versions the English language is binding.

The telephone number of the respective country can be obtained from the Webasto service point flyer or the homepage of your respective Webasto

country representative.

www.webasto.com

Webasto Thermo & Comfort SE

Postfach 1410

82199 Gilching

Germany

Company address:

Friedrichshafener Str. 9

82205 Gilching

Germany

Technical Extranet: https://dealers.webasto.com

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