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Solar Pack Installation

The WireFree

TM

 Solar Pack harnesses renewable solar energy to power WireFree

TM 

motorized window 

coverings. This innovative product from Somfy is easy to install, and provides a maintenance free, 
longer life alternative as compared to standard lithium battery options.

This product is designed to meet the energy requirements for new and existing Somfy 12 Volt WireFree

TM

 

motorized 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 B 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 off-the-glass mounting) 
  A. 2” Brackets
  B. 4” Brackets
  C. Mounting Screws

Item #9015897

24 & 48 Inch Extension Cable

(for extending battery or solar 
panel connection)

24 Inch — Item # 9016374
48 Inch — Item # 9016374

A

B

C

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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