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Read this manual before installing or using this product. Failure to follow the
instructions and safety precautions in this manual can result in personal injury
and/or cause the product to not operate properly.
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Proprietary Statement ................................................................................................................... 3
Safety Information ......................................................................................................................... 4
Product Overview .......................................................................................................................... 5
Component Check list .......................................................................................................................... 6
Installation ..................................................................................................................................... 8
Required Pre-Installation Parameters .................................................................................................. 8
Mounting Plate Layout and Installation ................................................................................................ 8
Attaching the Mounting Plate ............................................................................................................... 9
Mounting the Awning ......................................................................................................................... 10
Powering the Awning ......................................................................................................................... 11
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Page 1: Table Of Contents
NSTALLATION ANUAL REEDOM ESIDENTIAL WNING 12V M OTORIZED ATERAL WNING Residential Read this manual before installing or using this product. Failure to follow the instructions and safety precautions in this manual can result in personal injury and/or cause the product to not operate properly. ABLE OF ONTENTS Proprietary Statement ........................ - Page 2 Securing the Awning .......................... 12 Setting the Operational Parameters ....................12 Optional LED Lighting ......................... 14 Pitch Adjustment ......................... 15 Manual Override .......................... 15...
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Page 3: Proprietary Statement
ROPRIETARY TATEMENT The Freedom WM Awning is a product of SOL-LUX, located in Broomfield, Colorado, USA. The information contained in or disclosed in this document is considered proprietary to SOL-LUX. Every effort has been made to ensure that the information presented in the document is accurate and complete. However, SOL- LUX assumes no liability for errors or for any damages that result from the use of this document. -
Page 4: Safety Information
WARNING The Freedom awning is built with a wind sensor. During vibration and movement of the awning in the open position, if the sensor detects enough movement it will instruct the motor to automatically retract the awning. However, wind is variable, and a strong gust of wind can occur faster than the sensor can react and the wind can quickly damage the awning, potentially breaking loose from the mounting plate. -
Page 5: Product Overview
REESTYLE RODUCT VERVIEW The Freedom WM Awning is a state of the art lateral arm awning. When retracted, the housing provides protection against the elements while the streamlined styling blends in with the house. The full tension canopy fabric allows the awning to be partially or fully extended for best shade coverage. -
Page 6: Component Check List
Remote style is specified at time of purchase. These components are provided if the customer orders the Battery powered Freedom Awning. All Freedom awnings are supplied with a Somfy Wind Sensor standard, which is paired to the motor prior to shipment. - Page 7 SOL-LUX Installation Manual REEDOM REESTYLE 056514-101r2...
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Page 8: Installation
REESTYLE NSTALLATION For structural and operation integrity, the Freedom Freestyle WM awning must be mounted with the included mounting plates and cannot be mounted using an awning rail. Prior to mounting the awning, ensure that the awning will not interfere with light fixtures, exhaust vents, openings, etc. -
Page 9: Attaching The Mounting Plate
SOL-LUX Installation Manual REEDOM REESTYLE Below is the minimum number of required mounting locations. Each location uses two screws. Awning Length 10ft 11ft 12ft 13ft 14ft 14.5ft # of Locations On the plate mark the location of the mounting locations. The inner mounting locations should be spaced as evenly as possible between the outer mounting locations. -
Page 10: Mounting The Awning
Installation Manual SOL-LUX REEDOM REESTYLE 4. Determine where to drill through the mounting plate. Identify structural materials for anchoring the mounting plate. WARNING The mounting plate MUST be secured to the structural frame on both sides of the Case Connectors inside the awning, or directly behind the Case Connectors. If not, damage over time to the mounting plate will occur, possibly resulting in detachment of the awning from the mounting plate. -
Page 11: Powering The Awning
SOL-LUX Installation Manual REEDOM REESTYLE WARNING You must ensure that the entire awning is seated into the mounting plate completely. Failure to verify if both ends are not seated fully could allow the awning to dismount from the mounting plate during the remaining steps of the installation. -
Page 12: Securing The Awning
Installation Manual SOL-LUX REEDOM REESTYLE ECURING THE WNING The awning must be secured as described below. This step can be done after the wiring is completed and the awning can be opened using the switch or the awning can be opened. - Page 13 SOL-LUX Installation Manual REEDOM REESTYLE Figure 6 5. Follow the remaining instructions for other various functions with the Somfy Autonomous Awning controls. Some important sections of the manual to aid the installer are as follows: a. Section 2.2, Checking the rotation direction b.
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Page 14: Optional Led Lighting
PTIONAL IGHTING The Freedom awning is available with LED lighting when using an external power supply. LED Lighting is not available with Battery/Solar models. To utilize the LED lightstrip, follow these steps: 1. Install the awning as per the installation instructions above for the Direct Power model. -
Page 15: Pitch Adjustment
ITCH DJUSTMENT The pitch for Freedom Freestyle WM can be adjusted to optimize the installation. 1. Open the awning to access the adjustment screws located on the case connectors. 2. Have a second person lift on the lead rail to relieve the pressure on the adjustment screws. - Page 16 Installation Manual SOL-LUX REEDOM REESTYLE OUNTING EMPLATE SCALE 056514-101r2...
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