Talius Habitat Screen
TM
Installation Guide
Version 2018.1
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Problem:
The motor makes a grinding sound and/or it chatters when it reaches either of its limits.
Explanation:
This is the case when the installation includes more than one motor connected to one
switching mechanism and where the motors have been wired in parallel. Usually motors
connected to one switch will experience capacitor feedback, unless the motors were specially
designed for this type of hook-up and the hook-up is shown in the wiring diagram. Cut all
power immediately. Hook up only one motor to one switching mechanism. Try again with
the correct hook-up and verify that motors run properly now.
Note that it is quite probable that the limit switches and/or capacitors in the motors were
damaged due to the initial faulty hook-up. Notify the factory of the incident and discuss the
problem. In any case it is likely that these motors will fail in the future either by not running
at all or losing one or both of their limit switches. Without limits, the customer may
experience catastrophic destruction of the Habitat Screen units as the motors turn
indefinitely. It is highly advisable to exchange the motors now in order to avoid very costly
repairs later.
SECTION EIGHT: SECURING THE PANEL BOX
8.1)
With the screen curtain at it’s lowest point, securely fasten the panel box
to the mounting surface. Remove
the screws holding the retainer plate to the endplate. Slide the retainer plate inwards along the shaft, out of the
way. Pre-drill at least one hole in the top back corner of each end plate. Make sure to align with a matching
hole in the mounting surface if necessary, such as a masonry anchor in the case of a concrete wall. Secure each
end plate with at least one 2" - 3" (50 - 76mm) long screw, dependent upon what is suitable for the mounting
surface. For units in high wind installations, use two fasteners per end plate as shown. Do not over-tighten the
screws to avoid any cracking of the die cast end plates. Should a crack be discovered, a replacement end plate
must be installed. Secure the panel box top with screws spaced 16" - 20" (40 - 50cm) along the top corner. To
avoid the possibility of tearing through the sheet aluminum, each screw hole should be reinforced with a large
flat washer. Reinstall the retainer plate prior to further unit operation. Fastening of the Panel Box is critical as
the unit could potentially fall from the wall otherwise.
SECTION NINE: OPERATION AND ADJUSTMENT
9.1)
The Habitat Screen is mounted on a Ø3 3/8" (Ø85mm) steel shaft that is free to slide horizontally over
top of the drive shaft. This permits the Habitat Screen to track side-to-side and find its best operating position.
Roll the Habitat Screen up and down a few times. This will allow the curtain and zippered edges to adjust in
their tracking and achieve proper alignment and tension on the roll. If the zippered edge is tracking too far one
way or the other and causing issues during the initial set up, again ensure the box and rails are level and plumb.
Stop the unit and adjust the curtain and shaft side to side as necessary to achieve proper alignment. Once you
have operated the unit all the way down with out issues and set the limits of the motor if necessary, operate
the unit fully up and fully down a few times being careful not to overheat the motor. If the motor overheats,
you may have to allow a cooling period before the motor will operate again.
If the Bottom Profile hangs up between the tracks during operation, loosen the guide rails and adjust the rails in
or out to allow for free movement of the bottom profile and curtain.
