SOMFY SGS 501, Operating And Installation Manual

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INSTALLATION AND COMMISSIONING
Drilling the pillars
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Measure the dimensions
Take the dimensions using disc (6) to determine the position of the motors on the pillars.
Note
: For these measurements, the gate leaves and their hinge pins are assumed to be on the same axis.
N.B.
: You must leave a minimum distance of 50 cm between the gate leaves and the fixed sections (see page 5).
1
Measure dimension A.
1
Transfer the measured
dimension A on the disc.
The maximum opening
angle α is stated.
4
Determine dimension B
3
The direction of fitting (e or E) of the cylinder mounting bracket
is stated.
2
Recommended: dimension A is negative
If dimension A is negative, the gate leaf hinge is located in front of
the pillar. We recommend that you add a shim so that the cylinder
mounting bracket is aligned with the gate leaf hinge and A is 0 cm.
Take care to ensure the
bracket is fitted the right
way up.
Correct
orientation
Incorrect
orientation
Observe the maximum
opening angle given by
the disc.
N.B
Dimensions not recommended for gate leaves > 2
metres
Angle
up to
Bracket direction of fitting "e" or "E"
Left-hand pillar Right-hand pillar
Direction
Direction
= 0 cm
< 0 cm