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SGA6000 gb.qxd 12/02/08 17:54 Page 6 Product description Product description ● This product is intended for gates to detached houses (described on page 7). Dimensions and maximum weight of the leaves ● Technical characteristics Max. weight per leaf (Kg) 200 kg Supply voltage 230 V~ Max.
SGA6000 gb.qxd 12/02/08 17:54 Page 8 Preliminary operations Preliminary operations ■ Points to be checked before installing ● Checking the gateposts The gateposts must be sturdy and at least 25 cm wide. Otherwise, your gateposts may ● Checking your gate need servicing to ensure that they are firmly set in the ground and that the angle bracket is Your gate is in good condition: It will open and close normally without being forced.
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Preliminary operations ■ Electrical pre-wiring ● Photocells (supplied with SGA 5000) The photocells are necessary for automatic-mode operation and for gates opening onto the To motorise your gate: public highway. • Install a 230 V electric supply on one of the gateposts, as near as possible to the SGA motor.
SGA6000 gb.qxd 12/02/08 17:54 Page 12 Preparing and drilling gateposts Preparing and drilling gateposts ■ Steps: ❏ Marking the AM and AH baselines. ❏ Dimension measurement. Carry dimension B over and trace a Trace the horizontal line (AH) onto the vertical baseline (AM)
Finish mounting the motor on the upper threaded rods, using the washers and nuts. ❏ Applying the sealants For dependability, SOMFY advises that you fasten the motor using a chemical sealant. Position the motor on the gatepost and Remove the motor. Place the 4 chemical...
SGA6000 gb.qxd 12/02/08 17:54 Page 16 Mounting the arms Mounting the arms ■ Steps: ● Installing the flexible ring in the arm ❏ Assembling the arms. ❏ Mounting the arms on the motors. Insert the flexible ring into the arm (2). ❏...
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SGA6000 gb.qxd 12/02/08 17:54 Page 18 Mounting the arms Mounting the arms ❏ Mounting the arms onto the leaves. • Remove the arm from the fastening lug. • Using a mallet, drive the bolts all the way into the gate. Mounting the arms onto the gate requires drilling holes in the leaves.
SGA6000 gb.qxd 12/02/08 17:54 Page 20 Electrical connections Electrical connections ■ Steps: ❏ Connecting the two motors. ❏ Installing the grommets. The two motors must be interconnected before they are connected to the mains. Motor M1 must be installed on the post of the leaf which opens first and closes last. ❏...
SGA6000 gb.qxd 12/02/08 17:54 Page 22 Electrical connections Settings ❏ Connecting the antenna. ■ Steps: For best performance, the antenna must ❏ Symbols used. be positioned properly. ❏ Programming the remote control memory. Never cross the ❏ Programming the leaves' travel. antenna's wire.
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SGA6000 gb.qxd 12/02/08 17:54 Page 24 Settings Settings ● ● Programming the remote control memory for complete opening only: Deprogramming remote controls Choose the remote control button you want to use to control your gate. • Press the reset button and hold it for 7 seconds. Place the remote on the crosshairs inscribed >...
❏ Learning the leaves' travel. ● Checking that settings are correct Somfy's electronics automatically memorise: Make a long press on the remote control. • The motor torque needed to control the gates when operating normally. Press the button again so that both leaves stop midway through their travel.
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SGA6000 gb.qxd 12/02/08 17:54 Page 28 Settings ■ Operation in sequential mode • Use the remote control (at a normal distance) to open the gate. ● Complete opening > The gate opens at nominal speed. • Make a long press on the remote control.
The knob must ■ Other problems be in the locked position For all other problems or requests for information about your SGA, you can call our Somfy customer support technicians: 0113 391 3030 - Monday to Friday, 8:45 - 17:00.
SGA6000 gb.qxd 12/02/08 17:54 Page 32 Accessories - Accessories - Description and connections Description and connections ■ Photocells ■ Backup battery 2400599 2400479 Photocells are used to halt or reverse the gate's movement if an obstacle is detected. The backup battery ensures that the gate will operate in the event A set of photocells may be installed.
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SGA6000 gb.qxd 12/02/08 17:54 Page 34 Accessories - Accessories - Description and connections Description and connections ■ Key switch ■ Digital code 2400597 2400581 – H P2 M P1 T3 C3 R3 T2 C2 R2 T1 C1 R1 V ■ Intercom 2400463 –...
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SGA6000 gb.qxd 12/02/08 17:54 Page 36 Accessories - Description and connections ■ Remote antenna 2400472 A wider-range remote antenna may be used to replace the wire antenna. It is to be placed atop the gatepost, and must be unencumbered. It is connected to the electronic box: the core of the wire into terminal 1, the grounding strand into terminal 2.
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