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Solar Pack Installation
The WireFree
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Solar Pack harnesses renewable solar energy to power WireFree
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
motorized window coverings, and should not be used in conjunction with any other motor systems.
Parts Overview
1
Photovoltaic (Solar) Panel (with window mounting adhesive tape and surface prep-pads)
2
"Y"-Harness Connector
3
Rechargeable Ni-MH Battery + Battery Tube
Optional Accessories:
Battery Tube Mounting
Clip Pack
A. Mounting Clips
B. Securing Bands
C. Screws
Item #9013263
A
B
2
Solar Panel Mounting
Bracket Kit
(for off-the-glass mounting)
A. 2" Brackets
B. 4" Brackets
C. Mounting Screws
Item #9015897
A
C
C
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motorized window
24 & 48 Inch Extension Cable
(for extending battery or solar
panel connection)
24 Inch — Item # 9016374
48 Inch — Item # 9016374
B
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Summary of Contents for SOMFY WireFree
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Page 1: Optional Accessories
This product is designed to meet the energy requirements for new and existing Somfy 12 Volt WireFree motorized window coverings, and should not be used in conjunction with any other motor systems. - Page 2 (NOTE: Lithium battery tubes are not compatible with Solar Pack) NOTE: Battery should be fully charged prior to installation with battery charger (Somfy Item #9015781) sold separately. The following depicts the most common installation options, however the battery tube may be installed in a location that is most convenient.
- Page 3 Step 2: Installing Solar Panel Determine the location of the Solar Panel The Solar Panel must always be installed INDOORS, in most cases, directly against the window glass to ensure maximum exposure to sunlight NOTE: To prevent damage to Solar Panel and/or window hardware, DO NOT MOUNT Solar Panel directly to window glass if it will cause an obstruction to moveable window frames and hardware! Optional: Solar Panel should be mounted on the same side as the battery tube (see Option 1 and 2).
- Page 4 Step 3: Installing Solar Panel to Window Glass Clean Solar Panel frame and proposed window glass location with alcohol prep pad (included). Let dry for 2 minutes. Position Solar Panel “face-up” and apply the adhesive tape to (4) corners of the Solar Panel frame (See Figure 2).
- Page 5 Step 4: Connecting Solar Panel and Battery Tube Connect Wire Harness Motor Connector to motorized window covering. Connect Battery Tube to Wire Harness. Connect Solar Panel to Wire Harness. Solar Panel and Battery Tube Connectors Motor Connector Motorized Blind Window Covering Battery Tube Wire Harness Solar Cell...
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