sOmfy 9018685 Reloadable Battery Tube Installation Guide

sOmfy 9018685 Reloadable Battery Tube

Included

• A. Battery Tube
• B. Mounting Clips
• C. Screws for Mounting Clips
• D. Securing Bands

What you need

• 8 Batteries (AA Lithium only)
• Phillips Screwdriver
• Tape measure
• Pencil

Power

The battery tube needs power –so let’s start with installing the batteries. Unscrew the cap and follow the guide on the outside of the tube for proper battery installation. Once completed, tighten and secure the cap to ensure proper battery connection.
Caution
New AA Lithium Batteries are recommended. Never mix old and new batteries.

Mounting the Battery Tube

Caution
BEFORE YOU BEGIN! It is important to make sure that both the battery tube and the window covering will fit into the space you have. The battery tube power cable must be on the same side as the window covering power cable. Measure the depth of window covering and then measure the depth of the window opening.
You must have at least one inch of additional space behind the window covering.

Horizontal Installation

• A. Ensure you have enough space for the battery tube and the window covering in the window opening.
  B. Position clips approx. 3″ from ends of battery tube. Measure & mark location in the window opening.

• C. Mount clips using the included screws. Be careful not to over tighten.

Vertical Installation

• A. Slide the securing bands onto the battery tube.
• B. To prevent tube from sliding down, position clips under the securing bands approx. 3″ from ends of battery tube. Measure & mark location in the window opening.
• C. Mount clips using the included screws. Be careful not to over tighten.

Note:
If you must mount the battery tube more than 10 inches from the window covering power cable, you will need to purchase available extension cables.

Snap & Connect

Gently snap the battery tube into the mounting clips, ensuring the battery tube power cable is on the same side as the window covering power cable. The battery tube power cable must be on the same side as the window covering power cable. Connect the battery tube power cable into the window covering power cable. Make sure that the cables will not interfere with the operation of the motorized window covering.
You may use wire ties or tape to secure excess cable.

Your window covering is now powered and is ready to use!

Note:
If you purchased an extension cable, connect the cable to the end of the battery tube cable, then to the end of the window covering motor cable. Connection is complete. Note: Visit https://store.somfysystems.com/ to purchase an additional or replacement product.

This product is intended for indoor use only. Please keep out of reach of children. Avoid damaging product by dropping or using undo force. Do not expose product to open flame, heat, or moisture.

FCC

This device is FCC certified and complies with part 15 of the FCC rules.
RTS compatibility: RTS transmitters are capable of operating any RTS motor.

BATTERY RECYCLING OR DISPOSAL
Discard batteries and electrical components following local codes or regulations. Recycle batteries and electrical components with designated electronic recycle centers.

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