Siena® Folding Arm Awnings

To operate at it’s best, Siena® Folding Arm Awnings need to be clean and free of debris. It is recommended to periodically remove any dirt or soiling from the arms and brackets with any exposed hardware wiped down with a soft brush or clean cloth.

The awning has a water drain function designed in the front rail extrusion that collects water which is then ejected at each side of the front rail. Periodically checking the groove and cleaning any residue from the channel or side will ensure that moisture will continue to flow as required.

Never use abrasive sponges or solvent type cleaners (turps, kerosene, paint thinners) on componentry or Powder Coated surfaces. Using such agents will void the warranty.

Once a year, before summer open the awning half-way and lubricate all moving parts with a proprietary silicone spray (use in accordance with the silicone spray suppliers’ recommendations, which includes testing a small inconspicuous area first to ensure no detrimental side effects).

Every 2 years the Siena® Folding Arm Awnings must be serviced by the dealer who installed it originally or a similar experienced awning technician. Failure to do so will void the warranty.

Siena® Folding Arm Awnings are designed to be operated in still or very moderate winds.

All Siena® Folding Arm Awnings should be immediately retracted in the event of a storm or high wind environment.

They should always be fully retracted in heavy rain and never operated during extreme weather events as it can cause damage to property and persons. Operating the awning during such Weather events will void the warranty.

It is highly recommended to motorise your folding arm awning so it can be fitted with motion and wind sensors to help automate the awning and offer some additional protection with retraction during windy periods.

All safety devices are an aid only and are no guarantee against damage as awnings take up to 40 seconds to retract once triggered.

Wind Sensors or Motion sensors (Optional) are designed to activate under windy conditions and close your awning automatically.

Rain Sensors (Optional) are set to activate in heavy rain events. They will automatically close an awning after a set amount of rain is detected.

Manual Override (Optional) is recommended for power failure events. It allows an emergency close of the awning via a crank handle. Check with your dealer on when required.