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markilux 879 / 879 tracfix - Conservatory Awning

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Basic Version

Markilux UK Variant:

Complete harmony of form and function - the underglass awning for large areas. Cleverly designed, a shading solution for glass canopies.

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Application

  • Conservatory awning that provides sun and wet weather protection for large areas.
  • Underglass fixture.

Description

The underglass awning with a round cassette and matched guide tracks, ingenious tensioning system and the sturdy design allow areas of up to 27 m² to be shaded.

Features and benefits:

  • Maximum basic version: 4000 x 6000 mm or 6000 x 4500 mm (width x projection).
  • Maximum tracfix version: 6000 x 4000 mm (width x projection).
  • Depending on size, wind resistance class 2 (up to Beaufort 5 - Wind speed 28 - 37 km/h) or 3 (up to Beaufort 6 - Wind speed 38–48 km/h).
  • The full cassette protects the cover from wind, weather, dirt and leaves when retracted.
  • Tensioning system with drive belts and integrated gas pistons.
  • Tracfix system (optional) leaves no gap between cover and guide tracks.
  • Ambient lighting and heating options.

General information

Color

Beige

Black

Blue

Brown

Cream

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Manufacturer guidance

  • Seven standard frame colours.
  • Over 200 standard fabric colours and patterns.

Finish

Powder-coated

Material

Aluminium

Fabric

Steel

Plastic

Shape

Circle

Length

1500 mm

4000 mm

4500 mm

6000 mm

Bespoke

Width

600 mm

4000 mm

6000 mm

Bespoke

Warranty description

Two year

Uniclass

Pr_30_59_07_05 AwningsPrimary

CAWS

L10/59 Solar shading system

L10/680 Solar shading system

B91/370 Pergola/ arbour

B91/330 Canopy

Specification data - Awnings

Size (width x depth)

-

Manufacturer guidance

Consult manufacturer and insert requirements.

  • Minimum single unit: 600 x 1500 mm (width x projection).
  • Maximum basic single unit: 4000 x 6000 mm or 6000 x 4500 mm (width x projection).

Frame

-

Format

Retractable.

Material

Aluminium alloy.

Canopy

-

Material

Sunvas.

Guidance for specification option:

Superior polyester, textile-like touch, natural appearance and self-cleaning effect.

Sunsilk.

Guidance for specification option:

Superior polyester, high luminosity, self-cleaning effect.

Sunbow.

Guidance for specification option:

Premium acrylic, tangible texture, classic.

Perfotex.

Guidance for specification option:

Gaps in the warp make the material permeable to air and water. Aluminium particles help reduce solar glare.

Smart art.

Guidance for specification option:

Sunsilk quality, motifs in weatherproof and eco-friendly latex print.

Perla FR.

Guidance for specification option:

Sunvas quality, highly flame-retardant and waterproof coating.

Transolair.

Guidance for specification option:

Sunvas quality with special perforations, transparency, and air and light permeability.

Vuscreen Alu.

Guidance for specification option:

Woven with a 3% transparency and aluminium particles to reduce solar gain.

Manufacturer guidance

High performance textiles: water resistant and with UPF 50+.

Restrictions apply depending on dimensions. Consult a markilux specialist.

Colour and pattern

-

Valance detail

Not required.

Shadeplus (drop valance) - Sunvas.

Guidance for specification option:

Superior polyester, textile-like touch, natural appearance and self-cleaning effect.

Shadeplus (drop valance) - Sunsilk.

Guidance for specification option:

Superior polyester, high luminosity, self-cleaning effect.

Shadeplus (drop valance) - Sunbow.

Guidance for specification option:

Premium acrylic, tangible texture, classic.

Shadeplus (drop valance) - Transolair.

Guidance for specification option:

Sunvas quality with special perforations, transparency, and air and light permeability.

Shadeplus (drop valance) - Vuscreen Alu.

Guidance for specification option:

3% transparency with aluminium particles that reduced solar gain.

Manufacturer guidance

Optional Shadeplus:

  • Height: 2100 mm.
  • Minimum awning width required: 2010 mm.
  • Maximum awning width allowed: 5000 mm.
  • *With vuscreen Alu the height will be 1500 mm.

Shadeplus operation:

  • Manual crank handle (standard).

Headrail

-

Material

Powder-coated aluminium.

Colour

Traffic white, RAL 9016.

Metallic aluminium, RAL 9006.

Grey brown, similar to RAL 8019.

Off-white textured finish, 5233.

Stone grey metallic, 5215.

Anthracite metallic, 5204.

Havana brown textured finish, 5229.

Other.

Guidance for specification option:

Additional frame colours from the RAL range are available for bespoke order. Consult manufacturer and insert requirements.

Operation

-

Mode

Crank handle.

Guidance for specification option:

As standard.

Radio-controlled motor io 868 MHz.

Guidance for specification option:

Optional.

Radio-controlled motor RTS 433 MHz.

Guidance for specification option:

Optional.

Wind resistance

Class 2–3.

Guidance for specification option:

Depending on size, wind resistance class 2 (up to Beaufort 5 - wind speed 28–37 km/h) or 3 (up to Beaufort 6 - wind speed 38–48 km/h).

Accessories

Not required.

LED-Line in the cover support tube.

Guidance for specification option:

  • Operating voltage: 230 V, 50 Hz.
  • Power output: 5W / m (Spots) and 10 W / m (LED Lines).
  • Temperature: warm white.

Operation:

  • Radio-controlled dimmable io 868 MHz (standard).
  • Radio-controlled dimmer RTS 433 MHz (optional).
  • On/Off switch (optional).

Cannot be combined with LED-Spots in the cover support tube or with heater.

LED-Spots in the cover support tube.

Guidance for specification option:

  • Operating voltage: 230 V, 50 Hz.
  • Power output: 5W / m (Spots) and 10 W / m (LED Lines).
  • Temperature: warm white.

Operation:

  • Radio-controlled dimmable io 868 MHz (standard).
  • Radio-controlled dimmer RTS 433 MHz (optional).
  • On/Off switch (optional).

Cannot be combined with LED-Line in the cover support tube or with heater.

LED Line attached to the guide tracks.

Guidance for specification option:

  • Operating voltage: 230 V, 50 Hz.
  • Power output: 5W / m (Spots) and 10 W / m (LED Lines).
  • Temperature: warm white.

Operation:

  • Radio-controlled dimmable io 868 MHz (standard).
  • Radio-controlled dimmer RTS 433 MHz (optional).
  • On/Off switch (optional).

Infrared heaters 2500 W.

Guidance for specification option:

Cannot be combined with LED-Line in the cover support tube or LED-Spots in the cover support tube.

Improved corrosion protection.

Track system

Tensioning system with drive belts and integrated gas pistons.

Manufacturer guidance

Cover guidance system.

Track

52 x 52 mm.

Manufacturer guidance

Angular guide tracks with rounded edges.

Front panel

110 x 52 mm.

Guidance for specification option:

Front profile rounded at the front.

139 x 66 mm.

Guidance for specification option:

Shadeplus front profile rounded at the front.

Restrictions apply for some specific dimensions or width and projection. Always consult a markilux specialist.

Manufacturer guidance

Depth x height.

End caps

High-quality plastic, powder coated.

Cassette

⌀130 mm.

Manufacturer guidance

Round cassette.

Tube

⌀85 mm with keyway.

Guidance for specification option:

  • Round roller tube in galvanized steel.
  • Bearings made of stainless steel.

Controls

Smart Operation - TaHoma Switch by Somfy.

Guidance for specification option:

  • Control of patio products and awnings via app (iOS, Android).
  • Secure access by smartphone or tablet.
  • Connection with wind and weather sensors.
  • Create scenarios, programme automations or control manually.

Sensors

Not required.

markilux Vibrabox Eolis 3D WireFree io/RTS.

Guidance for specification option:

  • Measures the dynamic wind load/vibration and retracts the awning when wind speed exceeds the safe limit.
  • Discreet look - installed inside the front profile.
  • Battery operated - no need for power supply connection.

Radio light sensor - Sunis WireFree II io.

Guidance for specification option:

  • Measures sunlight to extend the awning under sunny conditions and retract otherwise.
  • Battery operated - no need for power supply connection.

Radio control wind sensor Eolis WireFree io.

Guidance for specification option:

  • Constantly measures wind speed and retracts the awning when it exceeds the safe limit.
  • Battery operated - no need for power supply connection.

Radio control wind sensor Eolis io 230 V.

Guidance for specification option:

  • Constantly measures wind speed and retracts the awning when it exceeds the safe limit.
  • In combination with a rain sensor, it also retracts the awning under rainy conditions.

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Sustainability data

Contains Red List materials

No

Country of material origin

Europe

Country of product manufacture

Germany

Manufacturing plant location

Material

Aluminium

Fabric

Steel

Plastic

Literature

Designer Awnings for Conservatories, Glass Canopies and Windows

Designer Awnings for Conservatories, Glass Canopies and Windows

Fabric Collection - Collection One

Fabric Collection - Collection One

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