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Sona SonaSky Fittings Manual

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  • Page 1 SonaSky Motorised Skylight Blind...

  • Page 2: Safety Instructions

    SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS This product and all its components must be fitted by a qualified professional. Ensure the electrical power is turned off before fitting this product. The power supply intended for this product is 12v. Ensure the product is securely fastened before releasing. Do not install this product externally, in wet or high moisture environments.
  • Page 3 STEP Unpack all the contents out of the box and lay them carefully on a flat surface. Your box should contain: • 1 x Motorised Blind • A1 • A3 • B1 • B2 • 1 x Handset (Optional) • 1 x Power Supply (Battery / Solar or Mains) (Optional) Identify the rails marked ‘A1’...
  • Page 4 Motor Side If you have a perimeter trim already installed measure 10mm down from the bottom of this trim and position rail ‘A1’. Make sure rail ‘A1’ is LEVEL and mark your drill positions with a pen through the pre-drilled holes already visible on the rail. Take away the trim and drill your holes required through the plasterboard ensuring you DO NOT drill into the timber behind it.
  • Page 5 STEP Now locate the remaining side rails marked ‘B1’ and ‘B2’. Rest rails ‘B1’ and ‘B2’ on the already fitted rails ‘A1’ and ‘A3’ (see image below). B1 or B2 A1 or A3 Secure the rail ‘B1’ first. Depending on the length of rail ‘B1’ it should fit nicely in- between rails ‘A1’...
  • Page 6 STEP CLEANING CHECK – Once all the rails are now securely fixed into place, before fitting the Blind it is important to clean any debris from the top of the rails so the Blind can run smoothly. Not cleaning the rails may cause an obstruction which could potentially cause damage to the Blind.
  • Page 7 ORIENTATION CHECK – On the motor side of the Blind, please ensure the metal nylon tensioners are facing upwards towards the ceiling so the Blind is facing the correct orientation (see image of a nylon tensioner below). The tensioners should not be visible from ground level once the Blind is fitted.
  • Page 8 Now move your ladders safely across to the opposite side of the lantern so you are facing rail ‘A3’. Leave enough space so you are at arm’s length to clip in the end profile in. Rest the profile on the side rails ‘B1’ and ‘B2’. The side requires considerable force to clip in the end profile to the rail ‘A3’...
  • Page 9 FITTING CHECK – force the end profile into rail ‘A3’ brackets and push hard to click into place. Work from the middle outwards, it will make a loud positive ‘clicking noise’ as it secures into place. The Blind will now be under the correct tension. Get a qualified electrician to connect the power to the Blind.
  • Page 10 STEP Fitting the optional Solar & Battery Pack. WARNING – The battery pack must be mounted under the blind. This avoids any excessive heat from direct sunlight interfering with the battery’s safety and performance. Please see manufacturer’s instruction provided for further guidance (see image below).

  • Page 11: Troubleshooting

    TROUBLESHOOTING The Blind did not do an initial jog when powering up? Mains Power: Check the power supply is live. If the power supply is live and the Blind still did not jog (one forward and one backward motion) check the polarities for the power supply match the polarities of the motor e.g black tracer wire on the motor and power supply are negative polarity.
  • Page 12 TROUBLESHOOTING When the Blind is operating it is The Fabric of the Blind is damaged. making a scraping / juddering sound? Please contact customer support. Check the Railing edges, they may The Handset is missing from the box. require cleaning off any debris, dust or grit with a damp cloth / baby wipes.
  • Page 13 SONA is forbidden. Doing so will void the warranty and release SONA of all its liability, as would a failure to comply with the instructions given herein. Never begin installing without first checking the compatibility of this product with associated equipment and accessories.
  • Page 14 CONTACT 01772 302522 sonashades.com info@sonashades.com Opening Hours Mon - Fri 8.00am to 5.00pm Address Unit 496 Holly Place Walton Summit Centre Preston PR5 8AX SONASHADES.COM...