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Preparing Your Awning for Winter
Unplugging the Motor Power Cord from your (
GFI
)
Wall Outlet and covering the socket may prevent rain
and moisture from entering the outlet which could
interfere with proper Motor function in the Spring.
Before rolling up your Awning for the last time of the
season, it may be beneficial to ensure the Fabric is
clean and dry which will prevent mildew from forming
over the winter. The Valance may be removed for
winter storage, by sliding it out of the Valance Slot in
the Front Bar.
Changing the Battery in Your Remote
Transmitter
Please note that you might have to replace the
battery after 3 years, or if the Remote Transmitter
stops working.
Test the Remote Transmitter by holding a button
down. The LED should flash for at least 5 seconds.
You should find this type of battery (
3V Lithium
CR2430
) in any local hardware store. To replace the
battery, simply remove the small Phillips screw on
the back of the Remote Transmitter, remove the
back cover, replace the old battery and reinstall the
back cover and Phillips screw. Be sure to note the
orientation of the old battery as you remove it.
WARNING: ANY PERMANENT WIRING OF THE
AWNING MUST BE PERFORMED BY A LICENSED
ELECTRICIAN PER YOUR LOCAL ELECTRICAL CODES.
FAILURE TO DO SO COULD RESULT IN PERSONAL
INJURY.
The Outdoor Electric Motor
The Motor is supplied by Somfy Systems Inc., the
recognized world leader in specialized electric tubular
motors for Awnings and sunshades. This 110 volt
Motor is
UL
(Underwriters Laboratories) and
CSA
(Canadian Standards Association) approved. This
Somfy Motor features the manual override option
that allows you the safety and convenience of manual
operation during electrical failures.
The electric Motor is equipped with an
automatic
overheat protection shutoff system
. If you run your
Awning several times continuously, the Motor will
stop its operation before it overheats. The Motor will
resume normal operation after
15 minutes
of cooling
down.
Care and Maintenance of Your Electric Motor
and Remote Transmitter
Protecting the GFI Electrical Outlet from
Water Damage When Motor Power Cord is
Plugged In
To prevent water from entering the (GFI) Wall Outlet
it is recommended that a
Drip Loop
be formed at
the end of the Power Cord as shown in
Figure 22
.
Additionally, it is recommended that an “In-Use
Weatherproof Cover” is installed over the Outlet.
Covers are available at most local hardware stores.
Figure 22
Drip Loop
(GFI)
Wall
Outlet
Power
Cord
Figure 21
Motor
inside
Manual Override
