W
indow T
ype
SINGLE OR
DOUBLE PANE OK
LIGHT
TRANSMISSION
65% OR GREATER
WINDOW TINTING
INSIDE WINDOW
ONLY
SolAR PACk TRouBlEShooTING
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 (Roll-Up,Cord-Lift, or Tilt User Manual).
Solar Panel does not adhere
to glass after initial application
.
1. Remove panel and adhesive. Clean glass with glass prep pad. Dry. Apply new adhesive as directed.
Sliding window collides with
solar panel after mounting.
1. Install a window bumper to prevent collision.
2. Install optional solar panel mounting bracket.
Solar Pack loses charge
BEFORE 3-5 years of use.
1. Contact Service provider to recharge battery to 100%.
2. Review Solar Pack Performance Chart & Section 7.0 Window Application Tables & Guidelines.
Solar Pack loses charge
AFTER 3-5 years.
Purchase new 10AA NiMH batteries and install them in the battery tube.
After
Installation
Moving W
indow
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
6. PRoduCT IN uSE
6.1 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 NiMH 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 Solar Panel converts the intensity of light to energy
upon availability.
6.2 Excessive Energy Use
Caution!
If daily motor activations exceed recommended cycles per day as stated in the Solar Pack Performance Chart, the
solar panel will not be able to “replenish” the battery as designed.
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 Solar Pack Charger (#9018620). If the battery no longer provides adequate power to operate your motor, new
NiMH batteries should be installed in the battery tube. There is no need to replace any other Solar Pack components.
7 WINdoW APPlICATIoN TABlES & GuIdElINES
The Solar Pack Performance Table is a reference chart only and is based on Minimum Peak Sun Hours provided by data accumulated
by NASA’s Atmospheric Science Data Center.
Steps to determine Solar Zone:
1a.
Choose city or region on map based on map color.
1b.
Choose closest city from tables provided.
2.
Identify corresponding solar zone in the chart.
3.
Determine window orientation (facing out north,south, east or west).
4.
Determine shade drop.
5.
Apply data to chart. Cross reference for answer.
NOTE: 1 cycle = 1 Up / 1 Down movement. Do not exceed listed specification.
8 SolAR PACk PERfoRMANCE TABlES & SolAR ZoNES (P22)
