
Installation Instructions and Instructions for Use
Subject to technical modifications –Date of Issue April/2022
Preliminary remarks HELLA
Folding arm awning VIVA 7040
With this HELLA product you have opted for a high-quality product with a most up-to-date
technology that can nevertheless be easily installed and operated. In these instructions we
describe the basic installation, commissioning and use.
For authorized specialist staff
The following symbols will assist you with the installation or use and require a safety-
conscious conduct:
Attention!
This symbol indicates instructions that, if disregarded, can put the user in
danger.
Attention!
This symbol indicates instructions that, if disregarded, can potentially
result in damage to the product.
This symbol indicates instructions for use or helpful information.
This symbol requires you to act.
Attention!
This symbol indicates a risk of injury or danger to life due to an electric
shock.
This symbol indicates parts of the product, for which you will find
important information in these installation instructions.
Installation Instructions and Instructions for Use
Subject to technical modifications –Date of Issue April/2022
In case of questions concerning the installation or the use of your product, please
consult your authorized specialist shop.
Spare parts are available at your HELLA specialist shop. Only spare parts that are
approved by HELLA are allowed to be used.
Precondition for warranty and guarantee is a correct and regular maintenance of the sun
protection device (at least once a year).
Warranty claims are subject to statutory limitation periods. Service parts are excluded
from the warranty; the same applies for changes in colour and changes in
characteristics caused by UV radiation.
In case of non-observance of the directions and information given in these instructions
and in case of improper operation or unintended use, the manufacturer shall not accept
any warranty claims concerning any damage to the product. In these cases, the liability
for consequential damage to any parts or persons is ruled out as well.
The graphs and texts of these instructions were carefully prepared. We cannot be held
liable for any errors and their potential consequences! Subject to technical modifications
to the product and to these instructions! These instructions include copyrighted
information. All rights reserved! The listed product or brand names are trademarks of the
respective owners.
Installation Instructions and Instructions for Use
Subject to technical modifications –Date of Issue April/2022
CE marking
The HELLA folding arm awning VIVA 7040 is in compliance with the declaration of
performance according to the Construction Products Regulation; if the unit is operated with
a motor drive it is additionally in compliance with the Machinery Directive and the
Guideline for Electromagnetic Compatibility; in case of proper use, the awning corresponds
to the basic requirements of the harmonised standard EN 13561. The respective
declarations are deposited with the manufacturers.
All awnings are suitable up to wind force 5 (7.5-10.4 m/s) according to Beaufort and
correspond to wind protection class 2 according to EN13561 upon delivery. Exceptions and
specifications regarding the wind resistance of the installed awning are given in the
respective product documentations. When installed, the awning only fulfils the
requirements of the given wind protection class according to DIN EN 13561 only if:
the awning is installed with the recommended type and number of brackets.
during installation the information and instructions given in these instructions as
well as the information and instructions of the manufacturers of the screws /
dowels have been observed,
the product is installed with the recommended type and number of fasteners /
screws.
No changes, rebuildings or extensions, with the exception of those described in these
instructions, are allowed with this product. The fixed CE-label expires with any change,
rebuilding or extension.
HELLA Sonnen- und Wetterschutztechnik GmbH
A-9913 Abfaltersbach, Nr. 125
15
LE-OGAM-01-001
EN 13561:2004+A1:2008
Folding arm awning
VIVA 7040
Exterior textile sun protection
Wind resistance: class 2
Installation Instructions and Instructions for Use
Subject to technical modifications –Date of Issue April/2022
These installation instructions refer to prefabricated elements, that (1) for
100% are made from parts, which are defined by us, and (2) which are
made in manufacturing processes, which are defined by us too; in all other
cases we do not provide any guarantee!
The safety instructions as well as the appropriate instructions must be
read carefully before installation and use. In case of non-observance of
the directions and information given in these instructions and in case of
improper installation and operation or unintended use, the manufacturer
shall not accept any warranty claims concerning any damage to the
product. In these cases, the liability for consequential damage to any parts
or persons is ruled out as well.
- Follow the described installation steps and pay attention to
recommendations and notes.
-Keep these instructions in a safe place.
- All installation and removal works, as well as maintenance and repair
works are only allowed to be carried out by authorised and qualified
specialist staff.
- If switching, automatic or radio control devices are used to operate the
units, the information given in the enclosed instructions of the
manufacturer must be observed.
-During operation do not put your hand into or touch movable parts.
-Ensure that clothing or body parts cannot get caught on the unit.
- Observe the regulations for prevention of accidents of the employer's
liability insurance association!
-Before operation check the unit for visible damage. If the unit is
damaged, it should not be used; please consult authorized specialist
staff immediately.
-Risk of injury and accident due to the weight of the product!
-Take safety measures against the danger of squashing, especially
when operating the unit with automatic devices.
- Place the operating switch within sight of the unit, but not near any of
the moving parts.
- Never let children play with the unit.
A sun protection device with electric drive cannot be retracted without
current. We therefore recommend the
use of an emergency power
generating unit or a motor with an emergency crank handle, especially in
regions with frequent power failures.
Danger of suffocation!
Ensure that the foil cannot get into the hands of children. Keep the foil in a
safe place.