Window or light skylight motorization system (30 pages)
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Sentry II Sentry II Sentry II Sentry II An FKI Industries Company 700 West Bridge Street Owatonna, MN 55060 www.truth.com techserv@truth.com Form 90059 R2 HS Skylight Motorization System Installation Instructions French and Spanish versions available at www.truth.com/technicalsupport Made in USA...
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Installer – please be sure to give ALL instructions to the homeowner once installation is complete. Did you find what you’re looking for? The Truth Hardware Web site is a great resource for the latest product and installation information. It’s available at www.truth.com...
Required maintenance.......26 Service ............27 Non-synchronous group ......28 Synchronous Operation ......29 Additional Info Regulatory compliance......31 Did you find what you’re looking for? The Truth Hardware Web site is a great resource for the latest product and installation information. It’s available at www.truth.com...
140º F (60º C) to -5º F (-20º C). Single motor vs. multiple (synchronous) motor application: Most applications of the Sentry II HS system will be a single motor on a single skylight. However, the Sentry II HS motor system can be used in a number of different applications depending on the size and weight of your skylight lid.
• To replace lost or broken parts, please go to www.truth.com to locate distributor Did you find what you’re looking for? The Truth Hardware Web site is a great resource for the latest product and installation information. It’s available at www.truth.com...
Please consider: • In case of a power outage the Sentry II power skylight system does not have manual override. If it is important to be able to close the skylights without power, consider installing a battery back-up system.
Main wiring diagram Did you find what you’re looking for? The Truth Hardware Web site is a great resource for the latest product and installation information. It’s available at www.truth.com...
Important: Check chain, vent bracket and lid alignment to ensure smooth operation. Adjust mounting positions as needed. Did you find what you’re looking for? The Truth Hardware Web site is a great resource for the latest product and installation information. It’s available at www.truth.com...
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• Use (2) #10 X ¾ Phillips Pan Head Machine screws in the locations shown. Strain Relief Hook tabs over edge of base. Did you find what you’re looking for? The Truth Hardware Web site is a great resource for the latest product and installation information. It’s available at www.truth.com...
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Connect motor drive cable to control unit Did you find what you’re looking for? The Truth Hardware Web site is a great resource for the latest product and installation information. It’s available at www.truth.com...
Note: Wire orientation or polarity does not matter for this connection. #6-32 X 3/8” Phillips PH, Self Threading, Machine Screw Screen Interlock Did you find what you’re looking for? The Truth Hardware Web site is a great resource for the latest product and installation information. It’s available at www.truth.com...
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White to White, Re-install Black to Black, wire cover Green to Ground. Tabs for connector Did you find what you’re looking for? The Truth Hardware Web site is a great resource for the latest product and installation information. It’s available at www.truth.com...
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Did you find what you’re looking for? The Truth Hardware Web site is a great resource for the latest product and installation information. It’s available at www.truth.com...
Further information on using the remote control can be found in the instructions packaged with the remote. Did you find what you’re looking for? The Truth Hardware Web site is a great resource for the latest product and installation information. It’s available at www.truth.com...
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Buttons located on wall switch: Close Open Status Skylight Skylight Open Close Light Blind Blind Did you find what you’re looking for? The Truth Hardware Web site is a great resource for the latest product and installation information. It’s available at www.truth.com...
(800) 238-7272 West Kingston, RI 02892 (972) 446-7363 (800) 788-2208 www.minuteman-ups.com (401) 789-5735 www.apcc.com Did you find what you’re looking for? The Truth Hardware Web site is a great resource for the latest product and installation information. It’s available at www.truth.com...
Note: Do not route rain sensor wire through the operator chain port, damage to rain sensor wire will be a likely result. Did you find what you’re looking for? The Truth Hardware Web site is a great resource for the latest product and installation information. It’s available at www.truth.com...
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“Open” button even when the sensor is “wet”, however, the skylight will immediately re-close once the open button is released. Did you find what you’re looking for? The Truth Hardware Web site is a great resource for the latest product and installation information. It’s available at www.truth.com...
Sentry II HS control unit through the HPI inputs. Consult the Truth Hardware web site for more information. (www.truth.com/technicalsupport) Did you find what you’re looking for? The Truth Hardware Web site is a great resource for the latest product and installation information. It’s available at www.truth.com...
If it is installed on a Synchronous system the blind would be connected to the Leader only. Did you find what you’re looking for? The Truth Hardware Web site is a great resource for the latest product and installation information. It’s available at www.truth.com...
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545 Brooklyn Road Ford City PA 16226 Mount Tabor VT 05739 724-763-3600 802-293-2478 www.oemshades.com www.skylightshades.com Did you find what you’re looking for? The Truth Hardware Web site is a great resource for the latest product and installation information. It’s available at www.truth.com...
• If normal function does not return, a partial or full system reset my be needed. See System Reset on page 22. Did you find what you’re looking for? The Truth Hardware Web site is a great resource for the latest product and installation information. It’s available at www.truth.com...
Once complete, the control system should function normally. There are two different types of resets: Partial and Total. Did you find what you’re looking for? The Truth Hardware Web site is a great resource for the latest product and installation information. It’s available at www.truth.com...
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Unit and Mode buttons simultaneously until the “Motor” indicator flashes Did you find what you’re looking for? The Truth Hardware Web site is a great resource for the latest product and installation information. It’s available at www.truth.com...
This is normal operation. The red light will go out once the initialization cycle is completed successfully. Solid Green: 1. During motor operation Did you find what you’re looking for? The Truth Hardware Web site is a great resource for the latest product and installation information. It’s available at www.truth.com...
• If the rain sensor is used, it should be cleaned every 3 – 6 months with a mild detergent. Did you find what you’re looking for? The Truth Hardware Web site is a great resource for the latest product and installation information. It’s available at www.truth.com...
1-800-324-4487 to speak to one of our hardware technicians or send an email describing the problem to: techserv@truth.com. Did you find what you’re looking for? The Truth Hardware Web site is a great resource for the latest product and installation information. It’s available at www.truth.com...
HPI input on the Leader only. Did you find what you’re looking for? The Truth Hardware Web site is a great resource for the latest product and installation information. It’s available at www.truth.com...
• Evenly space motors on skylight. • Please refer to single motor instructions for mounting details. Did you find what you’re looking for? The Truth Hardware Web site is a great resource for the latest product and installation information. It’s available at www.truth.com...
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Did you find what you’re looking for? The Truth Hardware Web site is a great resource for the latest product and installation information. It’s available at www.truth.com...
EN 55014-1: 1997 CONFORMS TO ANSI/UL STD 325; CERTIFIED TO CAN/CSA STD C22.2 NO. 68 Did you find what you’re looking for? The Truth Hardware Web site is a great resource for the latest product and installation information. It’s available at www.truth.com...
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An FKI Industries Company 700 West Bridge Street Owatonna, MN 55060 www.truth.com...
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