SOMFY AXORN 65 User manual

Garage Door Drive
User Instructions
AXORN 65 1 215 007
AXORN 85 1 215 008

Contents
SOMFY-Garage Door-Drive AXORN 65/85
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Review of Parts 3
Preparation Prior to Installation 4
Important for your safety 4
Check contents of package 5
Which drive for which door 5
External emergency release 6
Mechanical end-stop 6
Door locking 6
Installation conditions, example 7
Installation Instructions 8
Important advice for safe installation 8
Pre-assembly of drive unit 8
Installation 10
Adjustment Instructions 13
Commissioning 13
Adjusting upper and lower end stops 14
Carrying out a test run 14
Registering hand transmitter 15
Test recognition of obstacle 15
Connections 16
Accessories 16
Internal, Code and key button 16
Light beam, access door, safety contact strip 17
Operating Instructions 18
Opening, closing or stopping garage door 18
Internal emergency release 18
Additional Information 19
Correcting Faults 20
Self remedy 20
Guarantee 21
After sales service 21
Miscellaneous 22
Technical Information 22
Accessories 22
In order that you may optimally use the advantages of the garage door drive we
request that you read through these user instructions carefully.

1. Drive housing
2. Drive lighting
3. Electronics connection
4. Running rail
5. Carriage
6. Internal emergency release
7. Guide arm
8. Securing angle for door plate
9. Securing angle / support ceiling
10. Chain with return pulley (covered)
11. Power supply
12. Hand transmitter
13. Mechanical end -stop.
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Review of Parts
Your new SOMFY Garage Door Drive AXORN 65/85

Use the garage door exclusively for:
- automatic opening and closure of door
- in private areas
- in accordance with the specification and safety instructions given in this
operating instruction
Important Safety Advice
Take care - For the safety of persons it is essential to follow all
the following instructions:
■Retain these instructions and pass them on to the next owner. Read the introduction
completely before assembly and make particular note of the safety instructions.
■Carry out the work in the recommended sequence and familiarise yourself with the
operation
■After commissioning instruct all users on the function and operation of the door drive.
■Open and close the door only when you can see the area covering the entire range of
movement of the door and when there are no persons or objects inside this area.
■Only use authorised or recommended fixing elements, original spare parts and
accessories.
■Replace damaged cables immediately (only by a qualified electrician).
■Keep the radio transmitter in a safe place so that it cannot be inadvertently used, e.g.
by children etc)
■Only install a door drive on a correctly installed and balanced door. Incorrectly
installed door can cause injury.
■Before working on the door always disconnect the power supply
■Never get hold of a moving door
Advice for persons wearing a pace maker
The power of the transmitter is within the permitted standards and is almost negligible.
To eliminate even the slightest risk we recommend that you do not operate the
transmitter close to your body. For your own safety point the handset to the garage
door with an outstretched arm before operating.
Safety Devices
Safety devices protect against injury and physical damage.
Never ignore or deliberately by-pass safety devices.
Automatic sensing of obstacles
If the door hits an obstacle on opening it will stop moving. As the door closes the
obstacle is cleared the door runs back up to the upper mechanical stop (reference point)
and then up to the programmed upper end stop
■Check the function at least once per month (see chapter on "Commissioning". We
also recommend the installation of various safety devices (see "Accessories).
Preparations Prior to Installation
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Important for
your safety

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Preparation prior to Installation
SOMFY Garage Door Drive AXORN 65/85
To avoid interruption during assembly check contents of
package and have necessary tools ready
Note: Foam parts AA are used to muffle the sound of the chain.
Power Supply
Is there a 230 volt supply on hand?
■Length of power cable 1 m.
If not, supply must be installed by a qualified electrician
AXORN 65/85:
Swing Door
Ceiling sectional door (sectional door fitting available)
Wing Door (Wing Door accessory kit available)
■Also running direction of the drive must be changed. Information about this can be
obtained from your specialist dealer for SOMFY Garage Door Drives or the nearest
authorised service agent. (also see User instructions for the winged door).
Check contents of
package
Which drive for
which Garage
Door?

Preparations prior to
Installation
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AXORN 85:
Canopy Door (lifting arm required see accessories)
Side Sectioned Door.
Maximum Door Size
AXORN 65 AXORN 85
Light doors e.g. steel up to 7.5 m_ up to 12.0 m_
Heavy doors e.g. wood up to 6.0 m_ up to 7.5 m_
Heights
■Up to 2.3 m for ceiling -sectionalised doors
■Up to 2.5 m for remaining garage doors
■Over 2.5 to 3.2 m with rail extension set, see "Accessories"
Support and Ceiling Stability
Minimum loading of support and ceiling:
700N for AXORN 65 or 900N for AXORN 85
Beware of ceiling thickness when drilling (concrete ceiling for pre-fabricated garages)!
Required minimum ceiling thickness for dowels and screws: 50 mm. Standard dowels
are delivered with the package. Where required use special dowels which are suitable
for foundations.
Door Mechanics
Can the door be easily opened and closed by
hand? If not then have the door adjusted by
skilled mechanics.
If there is no second means of entry into the garage an external
release mechanism must be fitted (see Accessories). In this way the door
can be opened manually in the event of a power failure or fault.
A secure mechanical end stop is necessary to serve as a reference point for
adjusting the upper stop (e.g. re-setting after an obstacle has been sensed).
The garage door drive is self-locking and holds the door closed. Existing
locking systems can be automated (see "Accessories"), or removed.
External Emergency
Release
Mechanical End
Stop
Door Locking

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Preparation prior to
Installation
SOMFY Garage Door Drive AXORN 65/85
Where to fit the retaining angle for support /ceiling and the drive head?
(Example of retractable door)
Establish the highest point of door travel "a" (minimum gap from door face to garage
ceiling. Depending on the size there are various possibilities for installation. For
optimum power transmission the drive should be positioned as close as possible above
the highest travel point of the door.
1. Size "a" of 38 mm to 140 mm. Garage door drive to be secured to ceiling. Assembly
angled support, ceiling to be fixed to support or ceiling (preferably to support)
2. Size "a" greater than 140 mm Assembly angle support / ceiling to be mounted to the
support with a 50 mm gap. Garage door drive to be hung from the ceiling (perforated rail
required) see "Accessories".
3. Size "a" less than 38 mm. Install assembly angle support /
ceiling and garage door drive behind the open garage door to the ceiling .See
"Accessories"). Bear in mind the overall length.
Installation
Conditions
Example
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2
3
For lintel assembly maintain a gap of 15 mm

Note: Incorrect assembly can lead to serious injury Please
follow all assembly instructions!
Assembly will be easier with the help of an assistant
Beware!
■When drilling overhead wear protective glasses.
To keep out dust cover drive unit before drilling
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■Insert rail connectors "B" up to the end stop in the guide rail "A" and assemble
guide rail parts
■Bend the white foam insert "AA" at fold to dampen noise.
■Position damper in the middle of the 4 guide rails "A"
■Insert pre assembled guide rail in the drive head "C"
■Push carriage "D" on the running rail with the sloped part towards the motor head
■Assemble leading chain deflectors "E", "F" and "G" and insert on running rail.
Important advice
for safe
installation
Pre assembly of
drive unit

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Installation Instructions
SOMFY Garage Door Drive AXORN 65/85
■To facilitate unwrapping the chain use the cover of the small parts package to work
on.
■Unwind chain in guide rail
■Beware! Make sure to thread chain through the carriage "D" on the driver side "I" To
do this uncouple the carriage (metal lever must be engaged in the plastic lever)
■Connect the driver "I" with chain "J" on both sides using the chain connector link "H"
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To insert chain in the chain return mechanism the spring "E" must be
forcible compressed. Use the adjacent guide arm "JJ" as an aid.
Beware! The chain must be correctly positioned in the guide and must not be twisted.
■Secure emergency release cord "O"
■Fit pinion cover "N"
■Fit fixing angle door "K" to door frame
■Insert fixing screws horizontally or vertically
Installation

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Installation Instructions
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■Depending on the site conditions fix retaining angle "L" to the ceiling or support (see
installation conditions). Hole depth 5.3 cm.
■Secure drive head to ceiling, hole depth 5.3 cm.
■Remove cover and remove black box (control unit)
■Connect door drive to retaining angle
■Slacken screw. The screw may have play since the nut
is self locking.

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■Fasten guide arm to the retaining angle door cover (using "Q", "Y") and to the
carriage. Screws have play as nuts are self-locking.
■For doors without a fixed mechanical end stop proceed as follows:
■When drilling overhead wear protective glasses.
■Completely open door. When the door in fully open the end stop is directly behind the
carriage. Mark off holes and drill using a 3.6 Ø steel drill. Install end stop angle using
self-tapping screws "ZZ".
■Test door movement manually. The carriage must be released to do this.
■Open and close garage door.
■Prepare to couple in the drive unit by pressing the plastic lever downwards. The
release is defeated as soon as the metal lever is disengaged. Finally manually put the
door in the door closed position. i.e. couple the carriage to the driver.
■Insert black box into drive head.

Risk of Injury
During commissioning and adjustment ensure that persons and
objects remain outside the range of movement of the door.
Advice:
Permanent light can heat up the cover of the drive lighting unit
Therefore carry out commissioning without the cover.
■Connect to power supply, drive light is permanently on.
■Check whether the driver is engaged in the chain; garage door must not be able
to be moved manually.
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Adjustment Instructions
SOMFY Garage Door Drive AXORN 65/85
Procedure involves adjustment of the upper and lower end stops as well as a test
run. Adjustment procedure must be carried out in the recommended sequence and
is complete when the drive light goes out.
Only then can the handsset signal be received.
Operating Elements for Electronic Unit
F Lighting diode, lights on reciept of a signal
U Lighting diode, lights up at pre - set voltage
a Operating Key
b Programming Key
Commissioning
End Position of
Garage Door
Setting/ Alteration

Beware!
There must be a fixed end stop to limit the door travel (upper stop, otherwise the drive
can run on during adjustment and the door mechanism may be damaged.
Advice:
Press program key lightly (e.g. with a biro)
In order to interrupt the adjustment procedure disconnect power plug. After the plug
has been re-inserted adjustment can begin again. Minimum gap between upper and
lower end stops is 30 cm. A smaller gap cannot be programmed.
■Press the program key (b) for at least 2 seconds (biro) until the drive light goes out. (If
the drive light flashes the key was not pressed long enough). In this case withdraw plug
and re-insert. Start setting procedure from beginning)
■Press operating key (a) briefly (1 second). Door drive runs in the "Door Open"
direction until the mechanical end stop and from there 5 cm back. It is possible to
correct this position by:
■Press operating key and hold down until the required position is reached. On the next
press the drive will run in the opposite direction. When the desired position is reached:
■The program key (b) must be pressed again for 2 secs until the drive light goes out.
Drive light goes out for 2 seconds and then lights up again, the upper end position is
now stored.
■Press operating key (a) and hold down until the garage door is closed. Also the lower
end stop can be altered via the operating key as required, see above. To protect the
door mechanism adjust end stop to prevent door being pushed with excessive force.
■Press program key (b) for 2 secs until the drive light goes out. The drive light will go
out for 2 seconds and come on again. The lower end stop is then stored.
■Briefly press operating key (a) and wait until the door is completely open
■Press operating key again and wait until the door is completely closed. The drive light
goes out and the adjustment procedure is complete.
If the test run is not successfully completed repeat entire procedure.
The test run is only complete if it has not been interrupted. During the test run the
garage door drive operates at full force and senses the required forces for opening and
closes. At every successful run the force is automatically re-adjusted (This is important
since, for example, in winter if the garage door runs more sluggishly).
Adjustment Instructions
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1. Adjust upper
end stop
2. Adjust lower
end stop
3. Carry out test
run

As a protection against discharge two 3 volt battery cells
are separated by insulating paper (1). Remove paper on
commissioning. Take care that the contact sheet (2)
remains between the batteries.
Seven different handsets can be programmed. When an
eighth is tried the drive light signals for 1 second instead
of the usual flashing to indicate that the memory is full.
■Briefly press program key (ca 1 second) the drive light will flash (If the light is
permanent the program key was pressed too long. In this case remove plug and re-
connect it. Carry out another test run and register hand set)
■Press key on handset for at least 2 seconds. The drive light will go out and then flash
again.
■Press key on handset once again. The drive light will go out and come on shortly
afterwards - the registration process is complete.
Lighting diode F in the electronic insert indicates that a signal is being received from the
handset.
■Replace cover for electronic insert and drive lighting.
On commissioning and then monthly:
■Place a suitable object 50 mm high (block of wood) in
the path of the door. Door close movement
■Door Drive Start
On reaching the obstacle the door stops, runs up to the
upper mechanical end stop (reference point) and then
back to the upper programmed end stop.
Drive light flashes in 1 sec. intervals. When door drive
re-starts it stops flashing. If not contact your authorised
dealer.
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Adjustment Instructions
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Register hand
transmitter to
Garage Door
Test Recognition of
Obstacle

Risk of Injury
Before connecting parts withdraw plug from power supply
Beware!
Only fit original accessories according to instructions. Do not apply external voltage to
floating contacts.
■Remove cover for electronic insert
■Remove clamp strip to secure cable
Beware! Install button:
■Within sight of door
■Away from moving parts
■ At a height of at least 1.5 m
On connections 1 and 2
■Open connector (small screwdriver)
■Insert cable, tighten
Connections
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Accessories
Internal, Code and
Key Button

■Engage connecting strip
■Plug in to supply. Check function
If several keys are used these must be connected in
parallel
Obtain safety accessories from a reputable dealer
To connection 3 and 4:
■Open connection (small screwdriver)
■Remove bridging wire
■Insert cable, tighten
■Apply connecting strip
■Insert plug to supply. Test function
If several safety devices are used they must be
connected in series.
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Connections
SOMFY Garage Door Drive AXORN 65/85
Light Beam
Access door contact
Safety contact strip

Risk of Injury
Only open and close the door if no person or obstacle is within the range of
movement of the door.
During a power failure of fault on the door drive open the door only by using the
internal or external emergency release mechanism. If, after operating the
emergency release the door is still difficult to operate call in a garage door
specialist.
Beware!
Do not expose handset to high temperatures (e.g. direct sunlight in vehicle)
■Point hand set towards garage door and press keys 1-2 or
■Operate button (e.g. Key button)
The drive light comes on for 60 seconds after opening or closing the door.
Operating Sequence
Open - Stop - Close - Stop - Open - Stop - Close - Stop etc
In case of emergency or loss of power the door can be uncoupled
from the drive and can be opened manually from the inside.
Risk of Injury
In the event of a power failure the open garage
door can drop down because the springs are
weak of broken or the door is not sufficiently
balanced.
■Release door drive by pulling cord (a) The lever
engages and the door can be opened manually
■Prepare door drive for coupling up by pushing
plastic lever (b) downwards. Finally move door to
out position Couple click, click
Operating Instructions
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Internal
Emergency
Release
Garagentor öffnen,
schließen oder
stoppen

Regular Testing
Once per month carry out the following function checks:
■Obstacle recognition (see chapter " Commissioning")
■Check function of all additionally installed accessories (particularly safety devices)
■Check entire equipment for mechanical condition and functionality (wear, damage to
springs and fixing elements) as well as electrical parts. During repair and adjustment
work on the door mechanism do not use packing since faulty packing or incorrect
balancing of the door can cause injury.
Replace Battery in Handset
Beware!
Danger due to unskilled replacement of battery. Replace only with similar type
battery.
Only use non-leak batteries
Danger to environment with run down batteries!
Do not throw used batteries in household rubbish bins. Ensure that they are
disposed of in an environmentally safe manner. Read manufacturer's instructions.
■Replace used batteries with two new 3 volt battery cells
Replacing lamps
Risk of Injury
Remove plug before exchanging lamp:
■Remove cover or drive light
■Replace lamp with new (max 40 W, E14 fitting
■Replace cover, engage
■ Insert plug
What happens if the power supply is interrupted?
Drive light lights up for 1 second after the power has been re-established. On the
next operating impulse the door runs up to the upper mechanical end stop
(reference point) and then back to the programmed upper end stop. If after this
the drive light is on permanently carry out the commissioning once again.
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Operating Instructions
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Zusätzliche
Informationen

Correcting Faults
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Fault
Visible signs:
Light stays on after inserting
plug and/or during
commissioning
Drive light flashes
(one second intervals)
Drive light flashes (three
second OFF/ one second
ON)
Drive light does not light up
Door drive does not work
when operating hand set
Door drive does not fully
open or close door
Possible Cause
Adjust end position
and / or test run not
completed
Obstacle in way (e.g. set off
by light beam / access door
contact
Door drive senses internal
fault during self-test.
Lamp defective
Handset battery flat /
incorrectly fitted.
Code not yet registered in
receiver
Door mechanism damaged
Unfavourable external
conditions (e.g. heavy rain)
have increased weight of
door.
Door drive recognises
situation as an obstacle
No power supply (Lighting
diode "U" does not light)
Help
Adjust end position
close and / or carry out test
Remove obstacle, Open /
close garage door
Remove plug. Press
operating and program keys
together and insert plug.
Re-adjust end position and
carry out test run.
Programmed handset will
not be deleted. If fault
remains contact authorised
dealer agent.
Replace
Check battery. Replace if
necessary
Register handset
Check door mechanism.
Commission by specialist
Withdraw plug. Press
operating and program keys
together and insert plug.
Re-adjust end position and
test. Registered handsets
are not deleted. If fault
persists contact authorised
dealer agent.
Have it checked by
specialist whether there is a
power supply to plug.
Self Remedy