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If your motorized window covering does not have provisions to mount the battery tube, you will need to 
purchase the optional wall mount battery clips as pictured on previous page.

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New Installations:

 The location of battery tube must be determined prior to installation of 

window covering.

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Existing Installations

: Simply replace the existing (Lithium) battery tube with the new Solar 

Pack battery tube. 

(

NOTE:

 Lithium battery tubes are not compatible with Solar Pack)

NOTE: Battery should be fully charged prior to installation with battery charger

(Somfy Item #9015781)

 sold separately.

The following depicts the most common installation options, however the battery tube may be 
installed in a location that is most convenient.

Step 1: Installing Battery Tube

Inside Window Frame Mounting Only:

Find the “Window Depth.” 

Measure the depth of the window 
return 

(front to back)

 and note. 

Find the “Overall Depth.” 

Measure the depth of the 
window covering 

(front to back)

 

including window covering 
mounting brackets. Add 1 inch 
and note.

Is the 

“Window Depth”

 SMALLER 

than the 

“Overall Depth?“

Inside Window Frame 
mounting is 

not possible

.

Inside Window Frame 
mounting is acceptable, 

GO TO STEP 2

.

YES

NO

Option 2:

 Vertical Mount Inside or 

Outside of Window Frame

Option 1:

 Horizontal Mount Inside 

or Outside of Window Frame 

NOTE: If the battery tube is located more than 10 inches from the motor 

(motor side of window 

covering)

 an extension cable may be used.

Option 3:

 Any other location that 

works for your specific installation

A.

B.

Summary of Contents for WireFree

Page 1: ...d window coverings and should not be used in conjunction with any other motor systems Parts Overview Photovoltaic Solar Panel with window mounting adhesive tape and surface prep pads 1 Y Harness Connector 2 Rechargeable Ni MH Battery Battery Tube 3 Optional Accessories A B C Battery Tube Mounting Clip Pack A Mounting Clips B Securing Bands C Screws Item 9013263 Solar Panel Mounting Bracket Kit for...

Page 2: ... the battery tube may be installed in a location that is most convenient Step 1 Installing Battery Tube Inside Window Frame Mounting Only Find the Window Depth Measure the depth of the window return front to back and note Find the Overall Depth Measure the depth of the window covering front to back including window covering mounting brackets Add 1 inch and note Is the Window Depth SMALLER than the...

Page 3: ... Solar Panel CANNOT be mounted directly to window glass the Optional Solar Panel Bracket Kit previous page may have to be purchased The bracket kit will enable the Solar Panel to be mounted directly to the inside window return or directly to the window covering enclosure headrail if one is used See Option 4 below Step 2 Installing Solar Panel Determine the location of the Solar Panel Option 1 Hori...

Page 4: ... 2 Position Solar Panel face up and apply the adhesive tape to 4 corners of the Solar Panel frame See Figure 2 Then adhere to window surface NOTE Adhesive tape is precut for your convenience Direct contact with skin may contaminate tape It is important that your skin does not come in contact with adhesive Always peel away the master liner first while handling positioning tape with upper liner This...

Page 5: ...re Harness Motor Connector to motorized window covering 2 Connect Battery Tube to Wire Harness 3 Connect Solar Panel to Wire Harness Motorized Blind Battery Tube Solar Cell Wire Harness Window Covering Motor Connector Solar Panel and Battery Tube Connectors 1 3 2 ...

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