Danger Zones; Product Description; Field Of Application - SOMFY ELIXO 500 230 V RTS Manuel D'installation

Elixo 500 230V RTS/Elixo 800 230V RTS
instructions, when used in accordance with these instructions,
complies with the essential requirements of the applicable
European directives, in particular the Machinery Directive
2006/42/EC and the Radio Equipment Directive 2014/53/EU.
The full text of the CE declaration of conformity can be
viewed at the following website address: www.somfy.com/
ce. Christian REY, Regulatory Compliance Manager, Cluses
1.7 Assistance
You may encounter difficulties or have questions when
installing your motorisation.
Do not hesitate to contact us; our specialists are on hand to
answer all your questions. Internet: www.somfy.com

1.8 Danger zones

Danger zones - motorisation of a sliding gate for
residential use
Zone 2
Zone 1
Zone 4
> Danger zones: measures to be taken to eliminate
risks.
DANGER SOLUTION
ZONE 1 Protection by safety edge(s) Obstacle
Risk of crushing detection must be confirmed as
during closing compliant with Annex A of standard
EN 12 453
For operation with automatic closing,
install photoelectric cells (see
installation manual)
ZONE 2 Protection by safety edge(s) Obstacle
Risk of trapping detection must be confirmed as
and cutting on the compliant with Annex A of standard
surface of the gate EN 12 453
Eliminate any gap ≥ 20 mm
ZONE 3 Protection by safety edge(s) Obstacle
Risk of crushing detection must be confirmed as
with an adjoining compliant with Annex A of standard
fixed part upon EN 12 453
opening Protection via safety distances (see
figure 1)
ZONE 4 Eliminate all sharp edges on the
Risk of trapping guide rails
and crushing Eliminate any gap ≥ 8 mm between
between the roller the rails and the bearings
rails and bearings
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WARNING
Zone 4
Zone 3
Zone 5
ZONE 5
Risk of movement
Eliminate any gap ≥ 8 mm between
force and crushing
the pinion and the rack
at the pinion/rack
connection
No protection is required if the gate has continuous control
or if the danger zone is more than 2.5 m above ground or any
other permanent access level.
Figure 1 - Safety distance

2 - PRODUCT DESCRIPTION

2.1 Field of application

The ELIXO 500 230V RTS and ELIXO 800 230V RTS motorisations are intended
for installation on all types of sliding gates (PVC, wood, metal, etc.) with the
following maximum dimensions:
Elixo 500 230V RTS
Maximum weight 500 kg
Maximum width 8 m
2.2 Composition of the kit* - Fig. 1
No. Description
1 Elixo 230 V Motor
2 Remote control*
3a Lag screws
Ground
3b Nut
mounting
3c Washer
kit
3d Plug
4 Manual release handle assembly
5 Handle locking key
6 End limit bracket
7 Drilling template
* the contents may vary depending on the packs
Safety edge not supplied in the kit – ref. 9019611
2.3 Description of the motorisation - Fig. 2
1 Cover
2 Motor
3 Control unit and capacitor
4 Reduction unit
5 End limit unit
6 Pinion
7 Manual release mechanism
Elixo 800 230V RTS
800 kg
10 m
Qu.
1
2
4
8
8
4
1
2
2
1
3