SolarSmart Plus Installation & Operating Instructions
SolarSmart Plus Integrated DC Motor Drive & Receiver for Shutters, Awnings & External Blinds
Part Numbers:
41-500-500 (Standard Receiver Unit) /41-500-501 (Fabric Tensioning Receiver Unit)
Compatible Transmitters:
41-500-100 (Maxim Single Channel), 41-500-106 (Maxim 6 Channel),
41-600-001 (Optima Single Channel), 41-600-006 (Optima 6 Channel)
PLEASE LEAVE THIS DOCUMENT WITH THE HOME OWNER OR END USER
CAUTION This appliance should only be used by children aged 8 years and older. Persons
with reduced physical, sensory or mental capabilities can operate the device if they are
supervised or instructions concerning the safe use of the appliance and its hazards have
been understood by them.
*Children should not play with the appliance.
1) Overview Of SolarSmart Plus
SolarSmart Plus is an integrated solar charged, battery operated DC motor drive and receiver for
use with roller shutters, awnings and external blinds. The SolarSmart Plus unit can be used with
single and multi channel transmitters.
2) Tools Required For Installation Of SolarSmart Plus
3) Installation & Setup Procedure Of SolarSmart Plus
SolarSmart Plus is delivered with the battery disconnected.
1. Select the site for the SolarSmart Plus unit to be mounted. The site should provide for the
maximum amount of direct sunlight as possible. North, East and West facing are best with
a minimum of 3 hours of direct sunlight per day.
2. Fix the two supplied mounting rails to the mounting surface using appropriate fixings.
3. Where cables need to penetrate sheet roofing, always drill through the top of the ridge and
seal with silicone.
Please refer to Fig. 4.
4. Connect the motor wire to the cable on the SolarSmart Plus unit as shown in Fig. 1 to Fig 5.
5. Finish mounting the SolarSmart Plus unit by placing the larger profile side onto the
mounting rails and then hinging the unit down and pressing until the mounts click firmly.
Please refer to Fig. 1.
6. Follow the applicable remote transmitter pairing procedures as shown in Fig. 7 to Fig. 15 in
section
5) Pairing Remote Transmitters To The SolarSmart Plus Receiver
.
VERY IMPORTANT NOTE When pairing transmitters to the SolarSmart Plus unit, a motor
must be connected or the pairing will not complete successfully. DO NOT connect the
battery on the SolarSmart Plus unit unless the motor is connected. DO NOT attempt to
pair a transmitter with no motor connected. Any activation of the unit without the motor
connected could result in a short circuit that will damage the unit.
Please refer to Fig. 6.
7. Refer to the relevant motor instructions for limit setting supplied with the motor.
NOTE The SolarSmart Plus Fabric Tensioning Receiver Unit (41-500-501) has the Fabric
Tensioning Feature. This feature is useful for cassette type awnings and vertical drop
awnings where it is desirable to maintain tension on the fabric at all times. When
setting the upper limit with these units, ensure that you set the mechanical limit in
excess of the position you desire. The unit will stop the motor when tension has been
detected on the curtain/fabric.
INSERT THE TOP OF THE SOLARSMART PLUS FIRST
ON TO THE MOUNTING BRACKETS.
HINGE THE UNIT FLAT AND PRESS UNTIL THE
BRACKET LOCKS THE SOLARSMART PLUS.
Fig. 1
AUXILLARY CHARGING
CONNECTOR
12 DC MOTOR
Fig. 2
Fig. 6
Page 1
DO NOT STRIP
BLACK & RED WIRES!
ONLY STRIP OUTER
INSULATION FROM
MOTOR WIRE!
Fig. 3
PLACE MOTOR CABLE THROUGH TOP OF
ROOFING RIDGE & SEAL USING SILICONE
Fig. 4
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Fig. 5
4) Connecting The SolarSmart Plus Battery
1. Insert a large flat tip screwdriver
into cap and turn anti-clockwise
until the unlocked padlock symbol
is aligned with the triangle mark.
2. Remove the cap.
3. Connect the battery connector and
neatly push the battery and battery
connector back into the unit.
4. Replace the cap by aligning the
unlocked padlock symbol with the
triangle mark.
5. Insert a large flat tip screwdriver
into cap and turn clockwise until
the locked padlock symbol is
aligned with the triangle mark.
