opening roof, the latest addition to the CW Systems product range, is the ultimate complement to any outdoor area, Perfect for increasing usability of your BBQ area or keeping your café customers covered. Available with rain sensors and remote.
Technical Details
Blade Options


VUELINE STANDARD OPEN ROOF BLADE OPTIONAL SOLARIS OPENING ROOF BLADE
* Sleek air foil profile * Increased Pan
* Flat Profile
TYPICAL INSTALLATION
TYPICAL FLASHING DETAIL (DETAIL A)
Technical Points
Spans
- Recommended maximum span is 3.4m (greater spans can be achieved safely but weathering performance may be impaired.
Please contact CW Systems for advice, or us the Solaris profile)
Optimum opening size
- Optimum opeing size equals 175mm x number of blades + 65mm
Flashings
- Flashings are normally required when mounting to a timber frame.
Good quality sealants are acceptable if mounting to steel or aluminium.
Down Pipes
- Downpipes are normally taken from the bottom of the gutter at a corner,
however alternative solutions can be found for those complex situations.
Gutter Joints
- Gutter corners are normally jointed with a separate welded corner unit to minimise
the risk of leaks, however it is advisable to mitre and seal the corners when using and anodised finish to ensure continuity of colour.
Supporting Structure
- Engineering supporting structure is also available if required. Please contact CW Systems Pty Ltd.
Finishes
- The full range of powder coat and anodising finishes are available.
Contact CW Systems Pty Ltd for a colour chart.
ELECTRICAL DETAILS
The CW Systems opening roof system comes with the full range of electronic operating options.
Up to four different areas of louvres can be individually operated using a wall switch or a remote.

Rain and wind sensors can also be added into the circuit to operate the roof automatically.
KP Pushbutton
This component is required if operating two or more areas seperately or if using a remote.
Must be used in conjuction with the CRM control unit.
RC Remote Control
Must be used in conjuction with the CRM
control unit and the KP Push button.
Push Button
Designed for operating one area of louvres
Use in conjuction with 24V DC power supply.
RS Rain Sensor
Ideal for the Australian climate!
Must be used in conjuction with the CRM control unit!
CRM Control Unit
Must be used if the KP Pushbutton,
RC Remote Control or RS Rain sensor is required
Wiring Details
Short form Producer Statement
The CW Systems Opening Roof System is designed for use over outdoor areas only. It is not intended as a 100%
weather proof system over living spaces. This system has been designed in accordance with all relevant sections of
Australian Building Code and where applicable the established principles of structural design.
All aspects of this system have had dynamic load tests applied. As the producer of this product we believe on reasonable
grounds that subject to all proprietary products (extrusion, fixings etc) meeting their respective performance standards,
and current recommended installation procedure being adhered to, this product will satisfy or exceed the requirements of
the AU Building Code and the consumer.
