Warranty - velombra Free 50 Manuel Utilisateur

WARRANTY

FREE is an awning for covering outdoor areas such as gardens,
balconies, roof terraces, courtyards, etc.
FREE and its components are designed and patented by
Velombra Srl based in Forlì, Italy, and are made in compliance
with the relevant technical standards.
The warranties specified below will be valid if the laying and
use of the awning comply with the features indicated in the
subsequent articles and data sheets. Premium quality materials
suitable for outdoor use have been used for the construction of
FREE components.
The warranty is only valid if the following conditions are
observed:
- The installation was performed by skilled technicians
authorised by Velombra Srl;
- The FREE is used as envisaged by the manufacturer.
Velombra Srl reserves the right to make changes to its products
at any time, at its sole discretion and without prior notice. Any
intervention by you or others not authorised by Velombra Srl
(tampering, technical modifications, etc.) made to FREE or to
its components during the warranty period will result in the
immediate annulment of the warranty. In that event, Velombra
Srl will be cleared of any liability and of any direct or indirect
obligation resulting from unauthorised intervention.
ART. 1 - MODELS:
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ART. 2 - USE
FREE is designed and built to protect against the sun. FREE may
be installed either using a counter-weight comprising a ballast
inserted in the base (as indicated in data sheet 2 on p. 11 of
the Use and Maintenance manual), or using ground anchorage
systems (mechanical or chemical anchors, plinths etc.). If using
a counter-weight, awning use in winds of up to class 3 on the
Beaufort scale will be guaranteed, in compliance with UNI EN
13561.
If using ground anchorage systems, awning use in winds
of up to class 5 on the Beaufort scale will be guaranteed, in
compliance with UNI EN 13561.
ART. 3 - INSTALLATION
FREE may be installed using a counter-weight (ballast); all the
conditions indicated in data sheet 2 "Ballast for counter-weight
assembly" must be met. FREE may be fixed to a suitable support
structure, using correctly sized ground anchorage systems. The
loads to be guaranteed are given in data sheet 3 "Anchorages".
ART. 4 - WARRANTY VALIDITY
The warranty is only valid if the installation and utilisation
conditions as specified in art. 2 and 3 are observed.
The warranty covers the FREE repair or full replacement
(excluding labour but including transport costs) of any
components found to be non-compliant or otherwise faulty.
Damage from non-enjoyment of FREE for any period of non-
use before and during the repair shall not be covered. No
compensation may be claimed for "actual damages or lost
profit".
The above mentioned warranty will be effective only in the
state in which the retailer or the concessionaire has his own
office.
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ART. 5 - WARRANTY STARTING POINT
The warranty starts from the date on completion of works
reported in the "Declaration of Correct Installation", of which a
copy should be sent to Velombra s.r.l., duly filled in all its parts
and duly signed by the Final Customer and the Authorized
Dealer.
ART. 6 - WARRANTY EXCLUSIONS
The warranty will not be valid in the following cases (the list is
given by way of example only):
a) for damage caused by impact or extraordinary natural
phenomena such as lightning, flooding, earthquakes, hail
etc.
b) for damage caused by the actions of persons or technicians
not authorised by Velombra Srl;
c) if there are fluctuations in voltage above or below 5% of the
nominal value (IEC standards 2-3 July 1988)
ART. 7 - POLE, TUBES (COMPONENTS)
5-Year Warranty – maintenance free:
The pillars are made of satin finish stainless steel, while the
wind-up device shaft is anodized aluminium for maximum
durability.
The duration of metal components may be long (over 20 years),
but can also be shortened due to the effect of critical weather
conditions. The warranty covers these critical conditions
provided the maintenance conditions stated in this manual are
complied with.
ART. 8 - FABRIC (COMPONENT)
5 years warranty - maintenance free:
The standard canvas used is a high-strength polyester called
Dacron, which is normally used to make sails. It remains
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