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For operation in automatic mode or remote control,
photoelectric cells must be installed.
In automatic mode, the drive operates in at least one
direction with no intentional activation by the user.
For operation in automatic mode, or if the gate faces a
public road, installation of an orange light may be required
in accordance with the regulations in the country in which
the motorisation is installed.
4. Safety instructions relating to
operation
This motorisation may be used by children aged 8 and
over and by persons whose physical, sensory or mental
capacity is impaired, or persons with little experience or
knowledge, as long as they are under supervision or have
received instructions on safe use of the motorisation
and fully understand the associated risks. Do not allow
children to play with the gate control devices. Keep
remote controls out of the reach of children. Children
must not be allowed to clean or maintain the unit.
The sound pressure level of the motorisation is less than
or equal to 70 dB(A). The noise emitted by the structure to
which the motorisation will be connected is not taken into
account.
Any potential user must be trained by the installer in using
the motorisation, applying all the recommendations in
this manual. It is essential to ensure that no untrained
persons are able to put the door into motion.
The user must monitor the gate each time it moves and
keep people away from it until it is completely open or
closed.
Do not deliberately prevent the gate from moving.
If not operating correctly, switch off the power supply
and unlock the drive immediately to gain access to it and
contact Somfy assistance.
Do not try to open the gate manually if the motorisation has
not been unlocked.
5. Safety instructions relating to
maintenance
The motorisation must be disconnected from any power
supply during cleaning and maintenance and when parts
are replaced.
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Check, on a monthly basis, that the drive changes
direction when the gate encounters a 50 mm object
positioned halfway up the leaf
Do not use the motorisation if it needs repairing or
adjusting. Use only original parts for any maintenance or
repair work.
Any technical, electronic or mechanical modification
to the motorisation must be made with the approval of
Somfy assistance.
If the installation is equipped with photoelectric cells and/
or an orange light, regularly clean the photoelectric cell
optical units and the orange light.
6. About the batteries
Do not leave batteries of any kind within reach of children.
Keep them somewhere children cannot access. There is
a risk that they could be swallowed by children or pets.
Danger of death! If this does occur, seek medical advice
immediately or go to hospital.
Ensure that the batteries are not short-circuited, thrown
in the fire or recharged. There is a risk of explosion.
7. Recycling and disposal
If installed, the battery must be removed from the
motorisation before the latter is disposed of.
. Do not dispose of used remote control or other
batteries with household waste. They must be taken
to the relevant recycling points.
. Do not dispose of the motorisation with household
waste at the end of its life. Return the motorisation
to its distributor or use your local authority's special
waste collection services.
8. Regulations
Somfy SAS declares that the product described
in these instructions, when used in accordance
with the instructions, complies with the
essential requirements of the applicable
European Directives, and in particular
Machinery Directive 2006/42/EC and Radio
Equipment Directive 2014/53/EU.
The full text of the EC declaration of conformity is available
on the following website: www.somfy.com/ce. Antoine
CREZE, Head of Regulations, Cluses
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