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Electrical components for parasols:
Information for your safety.

MAY sunshades can be customized with screen equipment such as lighting, heaters or even individual speakers for more comfort.

Comply with the equipment of your screen with the following electrical components Notes:


1) The size of the supply and installation must be performed by a qualified electrician.


2) The screen must always be protected by an RCD as well as a performance machine.

The quality of an electrified parasol depends to a large extent on the protection of the components. If we think of as sprayed champagne bottles or other unforeseeable festivities, then the issue of "preventive protection measures" will be quickly apparent.

The standard EN 60529 defines the so-called international IP protection classes. The degree of protection is defined by two digits, for example, "IP 65".

Schirmwissen - IP-Schutz


1st digit (eg IP 65) - Protection against contact and foreign bodies
IP-Protection Degree Protection against contact Protection against foreign bodies
0 No protection No protection
1 large body parts (eg hand) large foreign body (Ø 50mm)
2 Finger medium-sized foreign bodies (diameter> 12mm)
3 Tools and wires (Ø> 2.5 mm) small foreign body (Ø> 2.5 mm)
4 Tools and wires (diameter> 1 mm) Grain-like particles (diameter> 1mm)
5 complete protection against Dust deposition
6 complete protection against Dust entry

 

2nd digit (eg IP 65) - Protection against water
IP-Protection Degree Protection against water
0 No protection
1 Protection against vertically dripping water
2 Protection against drops (to 15 °) falling drops of water
3 Protection against sprays to 60 ° from the vertical
4 Protection against splashing water
5 Protection against water jets
6 Protected against powerful water jets
7 Protection against temporary immersion
8 Protection against prolonged submersion
 

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