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WF Li-ion SOLAR PANEL
3. PRODUCT IN USE
3. 1. NORMAL OPERATION
After commissioning, the battery is trickle-charged by electrical energy generated by the solar panel. The energy
is stored in the high capacity Li-ion battery (acting like a reservoir) and the system provides uninterrupted service
through many climatic seasons. It is normal for the battery to gain more energy in summer as compared to winter.
The WF Li-ion SOLAR PANEL converts the intensity of light to energy upon availability.
3. 2. EXCESSIVE ENERGY USE
If the motorized shade does not operate due to an excessively diminished battery, the battery may require a full
recharge. This may be done with a Somfy Li-ion Charger. Excessive use resulting in a diminished battery charge.
If the battery no longer provides adequate power to operate your motor, new batteries should be installed. There
should be no need to replace any other Solar Pack components.
3. 3. WINDOW APPLICATION TABLES & GUIDELINES
Window
Type
SINGLE OR
DOUBLE PANE OK
LIGHT
TRANSMISSION
65% OR GREATER
WINDOW TINTING
INSIDE WINDOW ONLY
Moving
Window
FIXED WINDOW
DOUBLE HUNG
SLIDING
CASEMENT
Concern
Clean Install
Caution:
Avoid Panel Collision
Caution:
Avoid Panel Collision
Caution:
Panel Movement Will
tug or tear Harness
Suggestions
Limit Screw in track
Limit Screw in Track
Cable tie near corner
Avoid
AWNINGS OR DEEP ROOF EVES
WINDOW DIVIDERS OVERLAPPING SOLAR PANEL
Avoid
VEGETATION BLOCKING LIGHT
BUG SCREENS
3. 4. TIPS AND RECOMMENDATIONS FOR USE
Observations
Possible causes
Solutions
During
Installation
The motor does not work
1. Verify wires have secure connection,
and that wires are not cut.
2. Verify battery has been charged to
100%.
3. See Troubleshooting Section of
Specific Motor.
WF Li-ion SOLAR PANEL does not adhere
to glass after initial application.
Remove panel and adhesive. Clean
glass with glass prep pad. Dry.
Apply new adhesive as directed.
Sliding window collides with solarpanel
after mounting.
1. Install a window bumper to prevent
collision.
2. Install optional solar panel mounting
bracket.
SOMFY ACTIVITES SA, F-74300 CLUSES as manufacturer hereby declares that the drive covered by these
instructions and used as intended according to these instructions is in compliance with the essential
requirements of the applicable European Directives and in particular of the Machinery Directive
2006/42/EC
,
and the Radio Directive
2014/53/EU
.The full text of the EU declaration of conformity is available at www.
somfy.com/ce.Antoine Crézé, Approval manager, acting on behalf of Activity director, Cluses, 06/2018.
