SOMFY SGS 201, Operating And Installation Manual

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Copyright © 2013 Somfy SAS. All rights reserved.
Important information
The installation must comply with the current standards and regulations in force in the country in which the product is being
installed.
Failure to follow these installation instructions may result in serious injury or damage to the equipment. Somfy shall not
be held liable in this event.
If installed and used correctly, the motorisation system conforms to the required safety standards. It is recommended that
these rules of conduct be respected to prevent the risk of danger or accidents.
Any use outside the scope of application defined by Somfy is forbidden. Any incorrect use will invalidate the
warranty and Somfy's liability.
Installation environment
To be able to access the motors and unlock them in the event of a fault, additional access must be provided within the
property.
The position in which the motorisation mechanism will be fitted must allow for safe and easy manual release of the
product.
The product must not be installed in an explosive environment (presence of gas, flammable fumes).
Condition of the product to be motorised
Do not motorise a product which is in bad condition or incorrectly installed.
Before installing the motor, ensure that the driven part is in good mechanical condition, that it is correctly balanced and
that it opens and closes correctly.
Check that:
• the mountings for the product are in good condition
• the product is not equipped with a manual or electric locking system
• the points where the motorisation will be attached are sturdy and in perfect condition. Otherwise, masonry work will
have to be carried out to embed the motors in accordance with the measurements given.
Specifications of the gate to be motorised
The motor cannot be used with a driven part incorporating a small gate (unless the motor is inhibited when the small
gate is in the safety position).
Check that this automatic control system is suitable for your type of product and for its dimensions. Otherwise, the
automatic control system cannot be installed unless modifications are made to the structure.
This automatic control system has been designed to motorise residential double door gates.
With solid gates, and in windy conditions, the automatic control system cannot operate correctly.
For more detailed information on the types of gates which can be motorised, refer to the table below.
Dimensions and maximum weight of the gate leaves which can be motorised, based on the wind strength
INTRODUCTION
PRELIMINARy CHECKS
Solid gate
Wind strength Effect Product SGS 201 SGS 400 SGS 501 EXAVIA 500
≥ 80 Km/h
The wind is too strong
to walk against
Max width
Max weight
1.5 m
200 kg
1.5 m
200 kg
1.5 m
250 kg
1.5 m
250 kg
< 80 Km/h
> 40 Km/h
The branches of the
trees are moving
Max width
Max weight
1.8 m
200 kg
2.5 m
200 kg
2.5 m
250 kg
2.5 m
250 kg
Max width
Max weight
1.5 m
200 kg
1.5 m
200 kg
1.5 m
250 kg
1.5 m
250 kg
≤ 40 Km/h Sand is flying
Max width
Max weight
1.8 m
200 kg
2.5 m
200 kg
2.5 m
250 kg
2.5 m
250 kg
Openworked
gate
Semi-openworked
gate
CAUTION: Important safety instructions. It is important that these instructions are followed to ensure the safety of all
persons. Retain these instructions.
CAUTION: Important safety instructions. Follow all the instructions as incorrect installation can lead to serious injury.
SAFETy INSTRUCTIONS