SOMFY Roller Blind User manual

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Roller Blind - Installation/Program Guides
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Table of Contents
Roller Blind Installation Guide 3
Simplicity Roller Blind Installation Guide 12
Adjust the Uppper Stop Position 16
Adjust the Lower Stop Position 18
Set a 'MY' Position 20
Somfy Rollup Motor Reset 22
Somfy Rollup 28 Motor Control Programming 25
Pairing-Deleting A Single Channel Control 25
Pairing-Deleting A Multi Channel Control 27
Delete All Recorded Controls And Pair A New Control-Channel 29
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Roller Blind Installation Guide
Step 1 / 14
Check the blind type (standard, cassette) and fabric
match your order and the dimensions are correct.
Each blind will have the following components:
• Standard roller blind: 2 x universal brackets
• Cassette roller blinds: Blind up to 1M: 2 brackets,
blind 1M to 2M: 3 brackets, blind over 2M: 4 brackets.
• Screws and rawl plugs
Step 2 / 14
Somfy Motor
The Somfy motor powering your roller blind has an
integral rechargeable li-ion battery.
The battery within the motor is supplied with enough
charge to provide blind operation before a recharge is
required.
The program/reset button on the motor will vary
depending on the model and charger connection. The
images show the different buttons, however the
procedure when pressing the buttons is exactly the
same.
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Step 3 / 14
Charging the Motor
When the batteries are running low, the motor
program/reset button will blink red slowly for 3
seconds before and after blind operation.
To charge the motor battery:
• Connect the charger to the motor cable
• The LED on the charger will light up as follows:
• Solid Red = Charging
• Solid Orange = Charging is near completion
• Solid Green = Charging is complete
• Disconnect the cable when charging is complete
Warning
Do not operate the blind while the
motor is charging
Step 4 / 14
STANDARD ROLLER BLIND INSTALLATION
Marking and tting the brackets
Put the blind into the corresponding ends of the
brackets, then offer the blind into the position where it
will t in your window.
Mark the positions of 2 holes per bracket for xing or
drilling.
Secure the brackets in place at the marks previously
made.
Fix the brackets in place using the screws supplied.
Tip
If securing the brackets to plaster, brick,
stone, etc., drill the holes at the marked
positions using a 5.5mm masonry drill bit
and insert the raw plugs supplied.
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Step 5 / 14
STANDARD ROLLER BLIND INSTALLATION
Mounting the roller blind
Hold the blind to the brackets with the fabric in the
correct position based on your order (front or rear roll)
– the motor program/reset button should be
accessible from the front.
1. Secure the idle end (opposite the motor end) into
position by locating the ‘+’ shaped plunger into the ‘+’
shaped part of the bracket. When correctly aligned,
the plunger should pop into the bracket and secure in
place.
2. Now angle the motor head side into position and
slot the prongs of the motor head plate into the
bracket, ensuring that the central prong drops into
position on the bracket.
Warning
Important note: Ensure that the plunger
at the idle end (opposite the motor
end) is depressed by at least 5mm
when marking the hole positions.
Tip
Make sure the 'Somfy' logo on the motor
plate is orientated 'UP' for easy coupling
with the bracket.
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Step 6 / 14
CASSETTE ROLLER BLIND INSTALLATION
Bracket Types
There are two bracket options for open cassette
blinds, face x and top x.
For a blind up to 1 metre wide attach two brackets
tted approximately 75mm from each end of the
blind. Additional brackets with blinds >1M wide
should be spaced evenly between these:
• Up to 1M = 2 brackets
• >1M to 2M = 3 brackets
• >2M = 4 brackets.
Step 7 / 14
CASSETTE ROLLER BLIND INSTALLATION
The release lip on the bracket must face the back of
the blind.
Use the supplied screws per bracket ensuring that the
brackets are level.
Remember to allow room for the blind to clear any
obstacles when deployed, e.g. door or window
handles.
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Step 8 / 14
CASSETTE ROLLER BLIND INSTALLATION
Marking and tting the top & face x brackets
SPACING - Mark 2 x brackets approx 75mm in from
each end, with any additional brackets spaced evenly
between them.
TOP FIX - Position each bracket from the centre of the
xing hole a minimum distance of 45mm from the
back of any obstruction and with the lip to the back.
Mark the position of the holes, then secure in place.
FACE FIX - Position the back of your bracket against
the wall to the height of the blind drop, then mark the
position of the holes and secure the brackets in place.
Step 9 / 14
CASSETTE ROLLER BLIND INSTALLATION
Fitting the cassette
Once all the brackets are in place offer the blind to the
brackets. With the cassette tilted away from you
locate the front lip into the bracket and push upwards
to click the cassette into the back lip of the bracket.
Step 10 / 14
CASSETTE ROLLER BLIND INSTALLATION
Mounting the roller assembly
Hold the roller assembly to the brackets within the
cassette prole with the fabric in the correct position
based on your order (front or rear roll) – the motor
program/reset button should be accessible from
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below.
1. Secure the idle end (opposite the motor end) into
position by locating the ‘+’ shaped plunger into the ‘+’
shaped part of the bracket. When correctly aligned,
the plunger should pop into the bracket and secure in
place.
2. Now angle the motor head side into position and
slot the prongs of the motor head plate into the
bracket, ensuring that the central prong drops into
position on the bracket.
Warning
Important note: Ensure that the plunger
at the idle end (opposite the motor
end) is depressed by at least 5mm
when marking the hole positions.
Tip
Make sure the 'Somfy' logo on the motor
plate is orientated 'UP' for easy coupling
with the bracket.
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Step 11 / 14
POWER UP & TESTING
Your roller blind is tested to ensure it is operating
correctly prior to dispatch. During this process, the
upper and lower stop positions are preset based on
your height measurement. We also pair the control
ordered to the motor (if a control was ordered).
Wake up the motor
To preserve battery charge, the motor is supplied in
‘Sleep Mode’ and requires waking up once the blind is
tted and ready to operate.
To wake up the motor, briey press the program/reset
button on motor head - the blind will jog briey Up/
Down and is ready to operate.
Step 12 / 14
BLINDS SUPPLIED WITH A CONTROL
If you ordered a Somfy control with your blind(s), then
the control supplied will be paired to the motor. Once
you have woken the motor up, test your blind by
pressing the down button on your control.
The blind will travel down and stop at the factory
preset position (this can be adjusted).
Use the directional buttons to test operation.
Tip
Refer to the ‘Adjusting the stop positions’
section to ne tune the stop positions to
your desired position.
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Step 13 / 14
BLINDS SUPPLIED WITHOUT A SOMFY CONTROL
If you didn’t order a control with your blind(s), then the
control you already have requires pairing to the blind.
The blind supplied has been set up with the up/down
direction correctly dened and the stopping positions
preset.
• Wake the motor up (see previous step)
• Briey press the Up & Down buttons together on
your control and release – the blind will jog Up/Down.
• Briey press the program button on the back of the
control – the blind will jog Up/Down.
• The control is now paired to the blind motor.
Use the directional buttons to test operation and refer
to the ‘Stop Position Adjustment’ section to ne tune
the stop positions to your desired position.
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Step 14 / 14
TROUBLESHOOTING
In the event that there is an issue with your blind,
please check the following:
The blind does not respond:
• The motor battery is low and requires charging
• The control is not paired to the motor - reprogram the
motor with your control (refer to the motor reset guide
here: MOTOR RESET 1 
The blind stops short or operates beyond the correct
stop position
• The motor battery is low and requires charging
• The stop position(s) require adjusting - refer to the
following guide to adjust the stopping positions:
• Adjust The Upper Stop Position 2 • Adjust The
Lower Stop Position 3 
The LED on the motor head blinks RED slowly before
and after operation
• The motor battery is low and requires charging
External references
1
Go to: Somfy Rollup Motor Reset
2
Go to: Adjust the Uppper Stop Position
3
Go to: Adjust the Lower Stop Position
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Simplicity Roller Blind Installation Guide
Step 1 / 8
Check the blind fabric matches your order and the
dimensions are correct.
Each blind will be supplied with the following
components:
• Somfy Situo single channel control
• A pair of universal brackets
• Screws and rawl plugs
Step 2 / 8
Somfy Motor
The Somfy motor powering your roller blind has an
integral rechargeable li-ion battery.
The battery within the motor is supplied with enough
charge to provide initial operation before a recharge is
required.
The image shows the motor head with the program/
reset button (small circular hole) and charger port.
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Step 3 / 8
Charging the Motor
When the batteries are running low, the blind will
operate slower than normal.
To charge the motor battery:
• Connect the charger to the motor cable
• The LED on the charger will light up as follows:
• Solid Red = Charging
• Solid Orange = Charging is near completion
• Solid Green = Charging is complete
• Disconnect the cable when charging is complete
Warning
Do not operate the blind while the
motor is charging
Step 4 / 8
ROLLER BLIND INSTALLATION
Marking and tting the brackets
Put the blind into the corresponding ends of the
brackets, then offer the blind into the position where it
will t in your window.
Mark the positions of 2 holes per bracket for xing or
drilling.
Secure the brackets in place at the marks previously
made.
Fix the brackets in place using the screws supplied.
Tip
If securing the brackets to plaster, brick,
stone, etc., drill the holes at the marked
positions using a 5.5mm masonry drill bit
and insert the raw plugs supplied.
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Step 5 / 8
Mounting the roller blind
Hold the blind to the brackets with the fully wound
fabric in the correct position based on your order
(front or rear roll) – the motor program/reset button
should be accessible.
1. Secure the idle end (opposite the motor end) into
position by locating the circular pin shaped plunger
into the circular shaped part of the bracket.
2. Now angle the motor head side into position and
slot the prongs of the motor head plate into the
bracket, ensuring that the central prong drops into
position on the bracket.
Warning
Important note: Ensure that the plunger
at the idle end (opposite the motor
end) is depressed by at least 5mm
when marking the hole positions.
Tip
Make sure the 'Somfy' logo on the motor
plate is orientated 'UP' for easy coupling
with the bracket.
Step 6 / 8
POWER UP & TESTING
Your roller blind is tested to ensure it is operating
correctly prior to dispatch. During this process, the
upper and lower stop positions are preset based on
your height measurement. We also pair the Situo
control to the motor.
Wake up the motor
To preserve battery charge, the motor is supplied in
‘Sleep Mode’ and requires waking up once the blind is
tted and ready to operate.
To wake up the motor, briey press and release the
program/reset button on motor head (you may need
to use a paper clip to access the button) - the blind
will jog briey Up/Down and is ready to operate.
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Step 7 / 8
OPERATION
Once you have woken the motor up, test your blind by
pressing the down button on your control.
The blind will travel down and stop at the factory
preset position (this can be adjusted).
Use the directional buttons to test operation.
Tip
Refer to the ‘Adjusting the stop positions’
section to ne tune the stop positions to
your desired position.
Step 8 / 8
SITUO PROGRAM BUTTON
All the instructions listed in the roller blind section
can be completed with the Situo control (adjust stop
positions, 'my' position, motor reset).
However the handset cover may require removing to
access the program button if a motor reset is
required.
Look at the back of the control - if a small circular
button can be seen, then the cover does not require
removing. If you can't see a small circular button, then
the front cover requires removing to access it.
To open the front cover of the control - use the slot
located at the bottom to lift the front cover away from
the back. The program button is located just above
the silver battery cell holder.
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Adjust the Uppper Stop Position
Step 1 / 4
Warning
The upper stop position cannot be
adjusted if you don't allow the blind to
stop on its own accord. When pressing
the Up button, allow the blind to stop
automatically before carrying on with
the adjustment procedure.
ADJUSTING THE UP STOP POSITION
PRESS the 'UP' button to send the blind to the current
upper stop position - allow the blind to stop on its
own accord.
Step 2 / 4
Warning
Make sure you press the Up & Down
buttons at the same time, otherwise
this program step will fail.
Once the blind has stopped at the current upper stop
position, PRESS & HOLD both the Up & Down buttons
together until the blind jogs (approx 5 secs).
Tip
Rather than count, wait for the blind to jog
- don't release the buttons until you see the
blind jog briey Up/Down.
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Step 3 / 4
Use the Up and / or Down buttons to adjust the blind
to the new upper stop position.
Warning
If adjusting the upper position on a
cassette blind, make sure you leave the
bottom bar hanging down from the
prole. Setting this position too high
may damage the blind.
Step 4 / 4
With the blind at the desired new upper stop position,
PRESS & HOLD the 'my'/stop button until the blind
jogs (approx 5 secs). The new upper stop position is
now recorded.
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Adjust the Lower Stop Position
Step 1 / 4
Warning
The lower stop position cannot be
adjusted if you don't allow the blind to
stop on its own accord. When pressing
the Down button, allow the blind to
stop automatically before carrying on
with the adjustment procedure.
Adjust the lower stop position
PRESS the 'Down' button to send the blind to the
current lower stop position - allow the blind to stop on
its own accord.
Step 2 / 4
Warning
Make sure you press the Up & Down
buttons at the same time, otherwise
this program step will fail.
Once the blind has stopped at the current lower stop
position, PRESS & HOLD both the Up & Down buttons
together until the blind jogs (approx 5 secs).
Tip
Rather than count, wait for the blind to jog
- don't release the buttons until you see the
blind jog briey Up/Down.
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Step 3 / 4
Warning
Make sure you don't lower the fabric
too much or the fabric will reverse roll
around the blind roller tube!
Use the Up and / or Down buttons to adjust the blind
to the new lower stop position.
Step 4 / 4
With the blind at the desired new lower stop position,
PRESS & HOLD the 'my'/stop button until the blind
jogs (approx 5 secs). The new lower stop position is
now recorded.
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Set a 'MY' Position
Step 1 / 5
This instruction shows a Telis 1 handset used for the
programming procedure, but any Somfy control can
be used.
Step 2 / 5
SETTING
Use the Up and / or Down buttons to operate the blind
and briey press the 'MY' button to stop at the desired
‘MY’ or intermediate position.
Step 3 / 5
SETTING
Once the desired Intermediate position is reached,
PRESS & HOLD the 'MY' button until the blind jogs
(approx 5 secs). The ‘MY’ position has now been set.
Tip
Rather than count, wait for the blind to jog
- don't release the button until you see the
blind jog briey Up/Down.
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