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g.
When choosing clear vinyl a drawing showing the dimensions of the clear vinyl and the border will be
sent to you for approval. Manufacturing will not start on the vinyl until your approval of the drawing has
been received
h.
Manufacturing clear vinyl requires an extended lead time (approximately 1 to 2 weeks)
12.
Determine motor location
a.
Look at the opening where the screen will be rolling away from you
b.
Motor can be located on either the left or the right of the screen
c.
Select a side closest to where the outlet is or will be placed
i.
The units come with a 10’ power cable and 24’ power cables are available if necessary
d.
Motors need 110v and pull 1.6 amps per unit
e.
For an IUH install the outlet must be towards the back of the unit as the power cord can only exit the
housing or track through the back of the unit
13.
Determine motor size
a.
All SmartScreen Motorized come with the Somfy Maestria motor with obstacle detection
b.
5” roll tube will use a Somfy 550 motor
c.
4” roll tube will use a Somfy 525 motor
d.
The size of the Somfy motor will affect the speed at which the screen rolls up or down
i.
4” roll tube with a 525 motors will roll faster than a 5” roll tube with a 550 motor
ii.
It is possible to match roll tubes and motors on a multi-unit project so that all the screens roll at
the same speed *example, units that will need a 4” roll tube on a project with 5” roll tubes can
be upgraded to 5” roll tubes with 550 motor
14.
Determine type and number of remotes necessary
a.
Somfy offers a 1, 5 and a 16 channel remote
i.
If there is only 1 unit a single channel remote will work
ii.
Between 2 and 5 units a 5 channel remote will work and each screen can be programmed on to
a separate channel
iii.
Between 6 and 16 units a 16 cannel remote will work and each screen can be programmed on a
separate channel
