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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
Action to be taken.
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 40kts.
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A sea state of more than 1m.
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At wind speeds of more than 16kts (4Bf).
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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
200mm 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.
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Main power supply is switched on.
X Push the close button momentarely.
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The FS 2500 closes up to 200mm 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:
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4
5
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F
R
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:
2
1
3
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 25cm)
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 25cm
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 10cm
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
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Make sure there is a minimum of 20A 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. 10s 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 12VDC / 20A
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
Ident No. • 3398336A • 10/18 •Errors and omissions excepted • © Webasto Thermo & Comfort SE 2018
Webasto Thermo & Comfort SE
Postfach 1410
82199 Gilching
Germany
Company address:
Friedrichshafener Str. 9
82205 Gilching
Germany
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