NOTE: SOMFY motors conform to IP44 requirements and
as such must be protected against direct weather elements
such as rain, sleet,...etc.
2
1
3
4
5
Ensure the tester cable switch is in the center "OFF" position,
and connect T.C. to motor leads by matching color codes.
Identify the UP recessed limit screw by finding the arrow on
the motor head which points in the direction that retracts (rolls
up) the system.
Turn the power on to ensure that the switch is operating
properly (UP-raises, DOWN-lowers). If not, turn the power off
and simply reverse the black and red motor leads.
Flip the tester cable switch in the UP direction. If the system
stops before its UP limit, turn the UP screw to " " until
necessary. If the system does not stop at its UP limit, flip the
tester cable switch in the DOWN direction and turn the UP
screw to " ". Repeat this until the correct setting is achieved.
Flip the tester cable switch in the DOWN direction. If the
system stops before its DOWN limit, turn the DOWN limit
screw to " ". If not, flip the tester cable switch in the UP
direction and turn the DOWN limit screw to " ". Repeat this until
the correct setting is achieved.
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NOTE: 7 turns of Hex Screws equals 1 turn of roller tube.
NOTE: Recessed thumbscrews can accommodate a flat
head screwdriver (4mm wide max.), SOMFY's Allen wrench
(Cat. No. 6500258) or Flexible limit switch adjuster (Cat.
No. 6500091).
6. TROUBLESHOOTING GUIDE
SYSTEM DOES NOT RESPOND
- Is the power supply switched on - check any fuses in the
system?
- Is control switch wired correctly? Refer to instructions.
- Are limit switches set properly? Review limit switch
settings.
- The thermal protective device may have shut the motor off.
Wait for the motor to cool down.
- Check the wiring between the motor & the switch.
- Disconnect the switch & test the motor with a tester cable.
THE SYSTEM IS NOT STOPPING
- Are limit switches set properly? Review limit switch settings.
- Is the limit switch crown wheel being driven by the tube (has tube
profile been properly notched)?
- Is motor drive wheel securely fastened to the tube?
NOTE: if the motor is tested outside the tube, the crown wheel
has to be manually turned in order to stop the rotation of the
output shaft.
SOMFY SYSTEMS, INC. reserves the
right to update, change or modify
these instructions without prior notice.
REF. NO. 4500047/900246A
SOMFY SYSTEMS, INC.
47 Commerce Drive
Cranbury, NJ 08512
SOMFY CANADA
6315 Shawson Drive, Unit #1
Mississauga, Ontario L5T1J2
SOMFY MEXICO S.A. De C.V.
Calle 3 No. 47, Loc. E-5
Fracc Ind. Alce Blanco
Nau., Edo. de Mex C.P. 53370
5. WIRING/INSTALLATION RECOMMENDATIONS
A. All wiring must conform to NEC (National Electrical Code)
and local codes
B. Do not wire two or more motors to one SPDT (single pole
double throw switch-NO PARALLEL WIRING).
C. Do not use light switches to control SOMFY motors.
D. Do not wire two or more switches to one motor, without
using SOMFY's multi switch command. Cat. No. 6300427.
NEUTRAL
LINE
GROUND
Power
120VAC 60Hz
DECORATOR PADDLE/
TOGGLE SWITCH
** See note above
BLACK
GROUND
CONNECTED TO BOX
RED*
BROWN*
GREEN
BLACK
BLACK
* - reverse the brown
and red wire if the UP
and DOWN movement
do not correspond to the
UP and DOWN of the switch.
RED
BROWN
** The motor cable should not act
as a direct conduit for the water to
enter the head of the motor (form
drip loops).
Adjustment of Upper and Lower Positions for the LS40
Motor on Left
(Black Wire Direction)
Motor on Left
(Red Wire Direction)
Tester Cable Switch
Cat. No. 6020086
HOOD
Motor on Right
(Red Wire Direction)
Motor on Right
(Black Wire Direction)
Stop Position 2
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Stop Position 1
SOMFY reserves the right to void the motor warranty if the wiring recommendations are not followed.
c SOMFY SYSYTEMS, INC., FEBRUARY 2000
NOTE: Tubular motors are not continuously rated. They
have a built-in thermal overload device which limits their
operation to approximately 5 minutes. A maximum 15
minute cool down period is required if the motor reaches
thermal overload.
