tau ZIP Series, Use And Maintenance Manual

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Fit the key into the cover of the release device and turn it 

clockwise.

Fit the Allen key and turn it clockwise.

Do not force the Allen key but move the leaf door at the same 

time to make sure it has been released.

The manual manoeuvre must only be performed with the automation inactive and AFTER having switched off the power from the mains.

N.B.: 

if your remote control unit (if supplied) starts working badly after a time, or does not work at all, the batteries may be flat (they can last from 

several months to 2/3 years depending on what type is used). This can be seen from the fact that the transmission confirmation LED gets dimmer 

or only turns on for brief moments. Before contacting your fitter, try exchanging the battery with one from a good transmitter: if this is the reason for 

the fault, simply replace the battery with another one of the same type.

If you wish to add a new automated system to your house, contact your fitter and we at Tau to have the advice of a specialist, the most developed 

products on the market, best operation and maximum automation compatibility.

Thank  you  for  reading  these  suggestions  and  we  trust  you  are  fully  satisfied  with  your  new  system:  please  contact  your  fitter  for  any  further 

requirements.

English

INSTRUCTIONS AND WARNINGS FOR AUTOMATIC SYSTEM USERS

CONGRATULATIONS 

on choosing a Tau product for your automation system!

Tau S.r.l. produces components for automatic gates, doors, barriers and shutters. These include gear motors, control units, radio control devices, 

flashing lights, photocells and accessories.

Tau products are exclusively made with top quality materials and processes and, as a company, we constantly research and develop innovative 

solutions  in  order  to  make  our  equipment  increasingly  easier  to  use.  We  also  pay  great  attention  to  all  details  (technology,  appearance  and 

ergonomics). The extensive Tau range makes it possible for your fitter to choose the product which best meets your requirements.

Tau,  however,  does  not  produce  your  automated  system  as  this  is  the  outcome  of  a  process  of  analysis,  evaluation,  choice  of  materials  and 

installation performed by your fitter.

Each  automated  system  is  unique,  therefore,  and  only  your  fitter  has  the  experience  and  professionalism  required  to  create  a  system  that  is 

tailor-made  to  your  requirements,  featuring  long-term  safety  and  reliability,  and,  above  all,  professionally  installed  and  compliant  with  current 

regulations.

An automated system is handy to have as well as being a valid security system. Just a few, simple operations are required to ensure it lasts for 

years.

Even if your automated system satisfies regulatory safety standards, this does not eliminate “residue risks”, that is, the possibility of dangerous 

situations being generated, usually due to irresponsible and/or incorrect use. For this reason we would like to give you some suggestions on how 

to avoid these risks:

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Before using the system for the first time:

 ask your fitter to explain how residue risks can arise and read the instructions and warnings in the 

user handbook that your fitter will have given you. Keep this manual for future use and, if you should ever sell your automated system, hand it 

over to the new owner.

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Your automated system carries out your commands to the letter:

 irresponsible and/or incorrect use may cause it to become dangerous. Do 

not use the system if people, animals and/or objects enter its operating area.

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IT IS NOT A TOY!

 Make sure children do not play near the system and keep the remote control device out of their reach.

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Faults:

 If you notice any abnormal behaviour, disconnect the system from the power supply immediately and perform the manual release 

operation (see figure). Do not attempt to repair the door but call in your fitter: the system will operate manually as it did before installation.

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Maintenance:

 to ensure long life and totally safe operation, the system required routine maintenance, just like any other piece of machinery. 

Establish maintenance times together with your fitter. Tau recommends a frequency of 6 months for normal domestic installations but this may 

vary depending on the intensity of use (always every 3000 work cycles). It is strictly forbidden to use cleaning equipment, such as high pressure 

water cleaners, and/or spray the automatic system with jets of water in general.

N.B.: All controls, maintenance work and/or repairs may only be carried out by qualified personnel.

-   Do not modify the plant or the relative programming and adjustment parameters: your fitter will see to that.

N.B. Final testing, routine maintenance and any repairs must be documented by the fitter (in the relative spaces) and such documents 

kept by the owner of the system (IF THE DOCUMENTS ARE NOT PRODUCED, THE WARRANTY WILL EXPIRE).

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Disposal:

 At the end of system life, make sure that it is demolished by qualified personnel and that the materials are recycled or disposed of 

according to local regulations.