EHRET Voletronic Solar User manual

VOLETRONIC Solar
Motorisation for window shutters
Installation and
operating instructions
INSTALLATION
SPECIALIST PERSONNEL
Valid from 01.2020
E 668.2

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Notes
These installation and operating instructions de-
scribe the commissioning of the VOLETRONIC
Solar window shutter drive with wireless re-
mote control.
Carefully read through these installation and
operating instructions prior to commissioning.
Observe the specified process steps and take
into account the notes and recommendations
given. Knowledge of and technically impecca-
ble implementation of the given safety notes
and warnings are prerequisites for the safe and
proper operation of the VOLETRONIC Solar
window shutter drive. Insufficient knowledge
at the time of commissioning and utilisation
lead to the loss of any liability claims against
EHRET GmbH. Installation and/or operation in
full or partial deviation from our installation and
operating instructions will lead to the warranty
for defects becoming void.
Installation of the shutters in accordance with
the EHRET window shutter installation instruc-
tions is a prerequisite for the commissioning of
the VOLETRONIC Solar window shutter drive.
These installation and operating instructions
are addressed to qualified specialist personnel.
Qualified specialist personnel are persons who
are familiar with the transport, set-up, installa-
tion, commissioning and operation of the prod-
uct and who have appropriate qualifications for
their work. Specialist personnel must know and
observe the relevant standards and/or guide-
lines.
These installation and operating instructions
are a component part of the product and are
therefore always to be retained until the prod-
uct is disposed of. These installation and oper-
ating instructions are to be passed along in the
event of the sale of this product.
This product complies with the general rules of
technology. Safety-conscious behaviour is
necessary for commissioning the product safe-
ly. For this reason, observe the following notes.
Should any of the information in these installa-
tion and operating instructions not be abso-
lutely clear, it is essential that you contact the
specialist personnel at EHRET GmbH, 77972
Mahlberg (Germany).

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Contents
Notes. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2
Explanation of signs and symbols . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4
Safety notes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4
EC Declaration of Conformity . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6
Installation FAQs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8
Montage FAQs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8
Low-voltage instructions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8
Disposal . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9
1 Product description
Product properties . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10
Technical data . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11
Scope of delivery . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12
2 Installation instructions
Preparation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14
Mounting the installation profile and fastening the drive modules . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15
Variant A | Header installation. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16
Variant B | Reveal installation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17
Variant C | Installed at the bottom. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18
Wiring the drive modules . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19
Fastening the solar module . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20
Connecting the side cover . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20
Connecting the solar module . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21
Attaching the cover . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21
Attaching sash arms with guide rails on the drive . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22
Attaching guide rails to the sash . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22
Cutting the coupling rod to size and mounting it . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23
Crimped metal ribbon (only when express hinges are used) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24
3 Commissioning
Activating the motor . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25
Programming the end positions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25
Checking the running direction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26
Changing the running direction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26
Reset end positions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27
4 Operation
Opening and closing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28
Ventilation position . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28
Obstacle recognition and protection against freezing in place . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28
Thermal control . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29
Emergency mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29
Additional wireless hand-held transmitters . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29
Replace the battery . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30
Troubleshooting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31

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Important notes
Explanation of signs and symbols
Warning notes
DANGER
Designates an immediately pending dan-
ger that could lead to death or severe in-
juries if the respective precautionary
measures are not implemented.
WARNING
Means that death, severe bodily injury or
major property damage could occur if the
respective precautionary measures are
not implemented.
CAUTION
Means a possibly pending danger that
could lead to minor injuries or property
damage if it is not avoided.
Directives for action
Safety notes
Only qualified specialist personnel may
carry out installation and commission-
ing!
WARNING
Incorrect installation could lead to se-
vere injuries and/or damage to prop-
erty.

Follow all installation instructions
WARNING
Take into account the following notes
and warnings in order to avoid dangers
and to protect the product.
Observe the accident prevention regula-
tions of the Accident Prevention & Insur-
ance Association.
Observe the rules of the road during trans-
port.
Make sure that the load is well-secured on
the means of transport.
Take care to ensure that the drives are
stored under dry conditions prior to final in-
stallation and commissioning.
Cordon off a generously large area around
the installation site.
Observe without limitation the regulations
of the manufacturers of dowel and fitting
materials.
The mounting bases of the installation site
are to be checked for load-bearing capacity
prior to installation.
In the event of uncertainties about the
mounting bases, contact your responsible
building experts.
Electrical work may be carried out only by
authorised electricians.

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Important notes
The specified connection diagrams are to
be observed, as otherwise damage to the
motor could occur. EHRET GmbH assumes
no liability for damage resulting from incor-
rect installation.
Check the product for damage prior to in-
stallation. Products requiring repair may not
be used.
Do not touch any internal parts of the prod-
uct that become exposed as the result of
damage (e.g. electrical cables/lines).
Discontinue operation of your electrical
drive at once in the event of smoke or
fumes.
Do not allow children to play with the oper-
ating apparatus of the drives.
Electrical/electronic devices are not secure
against failure. Make sure that no hazard-
ous situations for personnel or product
could arise in the event of a power failure.
Devices with electrical controls could go
into motion at any time and without warn-
ing. Prevent situations hazardous to person-
nel and product that arise from this fact.
Do not use the motor if the guide pulley is
not fitted into the rail.
Do not engage the lock when the motor is
operating.
No personnel or obstacles are permitted to
be within the range of pivoting and/or trav-
elling shutters while they are moving. Keep
personnel and objects away until the shut-
ters have reached their final position.
Do not reach into moving parts or closing
areas while shutters are opening or closing.
Make sure that no articles of clothing or
body parts are able to be caught by moving
parts in the system.
Disconnect the drives from the power sup-
ply during maintenance work.
Ice could form on the product in the event
of snowfall, sleet or icy rain. Do not operate
equipment until the ice formation is no
longer present, and switch automatic con-
trols to manual.
 Make sure that the shutters are locked be-
fore any wind load occurs.
 The shutters may not be operated at wind
speeds from 62 km/h (stormy wind).
 No additional loads such as persons or ob-
jects are permitted to have an effect on the
shutters.
 Shutters are not intended to protect indi-
viduals from falls.
WARNING
Danger of injury from the weight of
the product!
Due to the weight of the products,
transport and installation must be car-
ried out by at least two individuals.
 Transport the product carefully in order to
avoid damage.
 Take care to ensure that the product is not
damaged when the packaging material is
removed.
WARNING
Danger of suffocation from packaging
foil.
The packaging foil must be kept out of
reach of children.
Store the foil carefully until you turn it
in for recycling.
Turn the packaging materials in for recy-
cling.