Prior Information; Field Of Application; Liability; Installation - SOMFY Sunea 40 RTS DC Notice

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1.PRIOR INFORMATION

1.1.Field of application

The Sunea 40 drives are designed to drive all types of external vertical screens (without locks), valances and lateral arms
awnings.
The installer, who must be a motorisation and home automation professional, must ensure that the motorised product is
installed in accordance with the standards in force in the country in which it is installed such as EN 13561 relating to outdoor
screens and awnings.

1.2.Liability

Before installing and using the drive, please read these instructions carefully.
In addition to the instructions provided in this guide, please also comply with the instructions provided in the attached Safety
instructions document.
The drive must be installed by a home motorisation and automation professional, in accordance with Somfy's
instructions and the applicable regulations in the country of installation.
Any operation of the drive outside the field of application described above is prohibited. Such use, and any failure to comply
with the instructions given in this guide and in the attached Safety instructions document, absolves Somfy of any liability and
invalidates the warranty.
After installing the drive, the installer must inform his customers of the operating and maintenance conditions for the drive
and must provide them with the operating and maintenance instructions, and the attached Safety instructions document.
Any After-Sales Service operation on the drive must be performed by a home motorisation and automation professional.
Never begin installing without first checking the compatibility of this product with the associated equipment and
accessories. If in doubt when installing this product and/or to obtain additional information, contact a Somfy representative
or visit the website www.somfy.com.

2.INSTALLATION

WARNING
• These instructions are mandatory for the home motorisation and automation professional installing the drive.
• Comply with current standards and legislation in the country of installation.
CAUTION
• Never drop, knock or puncture the drive or immerse it in liquid.
• Install an individual control point for each drive.
NOTICE
Installation recommendations:
- The drive components must be installed on the same side of the motorised product : Sunea 40 RTS DC drive, Somfy
battery, Somfy solar panel or external power supply (list of compatible elements: refer to the Compatibility matrix
document).
- Check the strength of the motorised product and its fittings.
- Minimum distance to be kept between two drives: 20 cm.
- Minimum distance to be kept between the drive and a control point: 30 cm.
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