sOmfy 9018684 Rechargeable Battery Tube Installation Guide

Rechargeable Battery Tube
Part Number: 9018684

Included:
A. Battery Tube
B. Mounting Clips
C. Screws for Mounting Clips
D. Securing Bands
What you need:

• 10 Rechargeable AA Batteries
• Battery Charger Sold Separately
• 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 – SHOULD USE ONLY Ni-MH Rechargeable 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 the 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.

A. Ensure you have enough space for the battery
tube and the window covering in the window opening.
B. Position clips approx. 3″ from the ends of the battery tube. Measure & mark location in the window opening.
C. Mount clips using the included screws. Be careful not to overtighten.| A. Slide the securing bands onto the battery tube.
B. To prevent the tube from sliding down, position clips
under the securing bands approx. 3″ from the ends of the battery tube. Measure & mark location in the window opening.
C. Mount clips using the included screws. Be careful not to overtighten.
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Note: If you must mount the battery tube more than 10 inches from the window covering the power cable, you will need to purchase available extension cables.

Charging

• Connect the charger output plug (A) into the battery tube connector.
• Plug the charger into a wall outlet.
• (B) Red LED will illuminate until charged, switching to Green LED indicating full charge.
• Charging takes approximately 5 hours.

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. 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 the 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. The 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 products by dropping or using undo force. Do not expose the product to open flame, heat, or moisture.
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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