SunSetter Somfy Installation And Operation Manual
SunSetter Somfy Installation And Operation Manual

SunSetter Somfy Installation And Operation Manual

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WARNINGS:

FAILURE TO FOLLOW THESE INSTRUCTIONS CAN RESULT IN PERSONAL INJURY! PLEASE READ THESE
INSTRUCTIONS IN ITS ENTIRETY BEFORE ATTEMPTING TO COMPLETE THIS PROCESS.
THE SENSOR DOES NOT OPERATE IN TEMPERATURES UNDER 32°F(0°C) OR ABOVE 140°F(60°C).
STANDING WATER, SNOW, OR FROST DOES NOT ACTIVATE THE SENSOR. THIS SENSOR WILL NOT
PROTECT YOUR AWNING FROM HEAVY SNOW. IF WEATHER CONDITIONS PRESENT THIS SORT OF RISK,
ENSURE THAT THE AWNING REMAINS CLOSED.
BE SURE THAT NO OBJECT OR PERSONS CAN COME IN CONTACT WITH THE AWNING AS IT CLOSES OR
OPENS, WHILE UNATTENDED.
NOTE: The Rain Sensor is a wireless radio transmitter compatible to work with SunSetter Awnings
operated by a Remote Transmitter. This is a solar powered device that enables the Awning to be closed
automatically during rain.
For interest in Sun Sensing functionality, please contact Somfy® directly to purchase a Somfy® Soliris
Remote (not carried by SunSetter).

Tools Needed:

Electric Drill or Phillips Screwdriver, Ladder, Helper, Flat Head Screwdriver (to open Hatch and turn
Threshold Dials), Zip Ties (if installing via Pole Mount method)

Parts Supplied:

Sensor, Mounting Plate, Round Head Wood Screw x2, Aluminum Gutter-Mount Bracket, Socket
Head Screw x2, Flat Head Screw x2, Nylon Locking Nut x2
Before Beginning:
• Familiarize yourself with the components of the Rain Sensor, as shown in Figure 1.
• Confirm your SunSetter Awning is plugged in to a working GFCI outlet.
Figure 1
For Technical Support visit us at www.sunsetter.com/ownerscorner,
e-mail contactus@sunsetter.com,
or Call Toll Free 800-670-7071
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  • Page 1 Remote Transmitter. This is a solar powered device that enables the Awning to be closed automatically during rain. For interest in Sun Sensing functionality, please contact Somfy® directly to purchase a Somfy® Soliris Remote (not carried by SunSetter).
  • Page 2 Prepare Awning If you have a multi-channel remote, confirm correct channel is selected. Figure 2 1. Press down arrow button on remote to open awning. Note: If down arrow button closes awning instead of opening, Motor Reset procedure is required. •...
  • Page 3 5. Program Sensor to the awning motor: a. Using something small, such as a paper clip, press & hold programming button on back of remote until awning jogs. Figure 7 Figure 8 b. Open hatch on back of Sensor and hold programming button (see Figure 8) until awning motor jogs again.
  • Page 4 Mount Sensor Choose best mounting location and method for Sensor. • Sensor should be exposed to as much rain as possible, as close to awning as possible. • Sensor can be mounted to a wall, gutter, or pole. Choose appropriate section below. Wall Mount 1.
  • Page 5 Gutter Mount Figure 16 1. Remove mounting plate from Sensor: a. Push bracket clips down gently, towards main body of Sensor. See Figure 11 b. Slide mounting plate out of Sensor. Figure 17 2. Using the two provided flat head screws and nylon locking nuts, attach flat side of mounting plate to long side of gutter mount bracket.
  • Page 6 Awning opens or closes Open hatch & follow guide in Figure 6, page 2, to Sensitivity is set too low. too often. adjust sensitivity. Thank you for Choosing SunSetter November 28, 2022 SunSetter Products, 184 Charles St, Malden, MA 02148 INS201-Rain_Sensor...

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