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SKYLIGHT BLINDS Twin Honeycomb Openview Manual

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Twin Honeycomb Openview Electric Blind
Somfy Motor
For Mains Powered Motor
For Battery Powered Motor
Battery Features – Post-August 2024
Battery Features – Post-August 2024
Input Voltage: DC 5v 1A
Input Voltage: DC 5v 1A
Requires a special Somfy charger
Requires a special Somfy charger
Can be charged with compatible Somfy Solar Panels
Can be charged with compatible Somfy Solar Panels

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  • Page 1 Twin Honeycomb Openview Electric Blind Somfy Motor For Mains Powered Motor For Battery Powered Motor Battery Features – Post-August 2024 Battery Features – Post-August 2024 Input Voltage: DC 5v 1A Input Voltage: DC 5v 1A Requires a special Somfy charger...
  • Page 2 Before you Begin PLEASE NOTE, THE MOTOR FACES DOWNWARDS INTO THE ROOM AND IS COVERED BY THE MOTOR PLATES There are numbers on the motor rails, and the side channels to ensure you attach the side channels in the correct way. Improperly configured side channels will prevent the blinds from operating correctly.
  • Page 3 Side channels with Joins If your side channels have joins, connect the side channels first before proceeding with the installation. Ensure that there is no gap between the two joined parts. Refer to this video which is for a similar product https://videopress.com/v/lPpitAc9 Important We are unable to ship joined side channels with the belt loop fully assembled.
  • Page 4 Fit the shelf and join covers Mark a level line around the opening, ideally at the bottom edge of the blind, follow these steps: Use a spirit level or laser level to draw a horizontal line at the desired height, which should be at the bottom edge of the blind.
  • Page 5 Use the motor rail cover as a shelf. Install one cover at each end as shown. The motor rail cover is a very thin aluminium profile. It is not easy to fit it against the wall perfectly level, since the screws will pull the profile out of shape.
  • Page 6 Verifying that Side Channels and Motor Rails Match At this stage, it is crucial to double-check that the motor rail assembly matches the correct pair of side channels. In the provided picture, you can see the number “1” on the motor rail assembly. Carefully inspect the side channels and look for the same number “1”...
  • Page 7 Rest the side channels of each blind onto the shelf (main gearbox end), and push the sub-gearbox ends into the join covers. Secure the Side Channels Ensuring No Gaps Between Blinds Ensure there is no gap between the two blinds by packing behind each gearbox (at the wall end) if necessary.
  • Page 8 Setting Side Channels Correctly Let the Side Channels Relax: Do not screw them tight to the wall until you have checked whether the recess is straight and the walls are parallel. Checking Alignment: Ensure that the side channels are parallel to each other. If necessary, pack behind the side channels to make them parallel.
  • Page 9 Remove the motor rail covers Now that your side channels are secured, you are able to remove the motor rail cover fixings and give yourself the space needed to continue the installation. Installing the Solar Panel (if applicable) If your blind comes with a solar panel, it may be easier to install it now rather than at the end of the installation process.
  • Page 10 Connect the motor rail assembly Verifying that Side Channels and Motor Rails Match At this stage, it is crucial to double-check that the motor rail assembly matches the correct pair of side channels. In the provided picture, you can see the number “1” on the motor rail assembly. Carefully inspect the side channels and look for the same number “1”...
  • Page 11 Removing the Tilt Rods The motor is located in the centre of the motor rail. Ensure the tilt rods stay engaged in each side of the motor. This will help to hold the fabric and float rail in position whilst you make the installation. Temporarily remove the small tilt rods (and optionally the rod adjuster) from each end of the motor rail.
  • Page 12 Sliding the Carriers into Position Slide the carriers into position as shown in the provided image. You’ll note that the carriers are slightly offset to each other.
  • Page 13 Inserting the Carrier into the Float Rail Take the motor rail assembly, which includes the fabric and float rail. Insert the carrier into one end of the float rail. Your float rail may have an extended float rail, depending on the blind size. Regardless of the float rail length, the same small float rail will be present, and this is where the carrier will insert into.
  • Page 14 Push the motor rail assembly toward the gearboxes as shown in the drawing (note that the grey box shown in the diagram is not present in the G2 MAX, please ignore it). You will know that the motor rail has located correctly when you hear a click sound...
  • Page 15 Reinstalling the Tilt Rods Re-insert the tilt rods into the gearboxes with the rod adjuster ready to be slid across to join the rods together. Do not slide the joiner across just yet. Ensure that the black lines on the float rail align with the black lines on the side channels.
  • Page 16 Completing the Tilt Rod Installation Slide the rod joiner across to join the small rods to the big rods. You may need to use some pliers to slightly turn the rod to ensure it engages correctly. If you do this, try to ensure that you turn the rod in such a way as to tighten the cords on the spools (wind up) Tighten the screws.
  • Page 17 Check that the cords are rolled onto the spools correctly. There should be no cords overlapping. Overlapped cords will impair the running of the blind. Repeat the above steps for the second blind Recap Before proceeding further, please ensure the following: There is no gap between the ends of the side channels where both blinds meet.
  • Page 18 The remote control The standard remote control used is a 4-channel handset, and has 4 single channels and a ‘group’ channel which fires the same signal to all channels simultaneously. Your blind will be programmed to channels 1 & 2 to provide individual control, and also to the universal channel to make sure that both blinds work together.
  • Page 19 Blind Travel Limitations At this stage, it is very likely that the blind will not be able to perform a full movement across the window. The blinds will not be set to run the full length of the side channels and will stop about 200mm from the end of the side channels.
  • Page 20 Note About Aligning the Float Rails Don’t be too concerned if the float rails do not meet up perfectly level at this stage. Tensioning the cord spools may affect the alignment of the float rails. Before attempting to re-align the float rails, you may need to first tension the cord spools.
  • Page 21 Adjusting the float rail – video Now that you’ve adjusted the tension of the cord spools, you can make further micro adjustments to the float rails to make them level at the centre of the window. opening by adjusting the tilt rod joiners again. Ideally, you will have aligned the black line marks during the last step and this step will not be necessary.