SOMFY WireFree Installation Manual

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Solar Pack Installation

The WireFreeTM Solar Pack harnesses renewable solar energy to power WireFree

TM

motorized window
coverings. This innovative product from Somfy is easy to install, and provides a maintenance free,
longer life alternative as compared to standard lithium battery options.

This product is designed to meet the energy requirements for new and existing Somfy 12 Volt WireFree

TM

motorized window coverings, and should not be used in conjunction with any other motor systems.

Parts Overview

Photovoltaic (Solar) Panel (with window mounting adhesive tape and surface prep-pads)

1

“Y“-Harness Connector

2

Rechargeable Ni-MH Battery + Battery Tube

3

Optional Accessories:

A

B

C

Battery Tube Mounting
Clip Pack

A. Mounting Clips
B. Securing Bands
C. Screws

Item #9013263

Solar Panel Mounting
Bracket Kit

(for off-the-glass mounting)
A. 2” Brackets
B. 4” Brackets
C. Mounting Screws

Item #9015897

24 & 48 Inch Extension Cable

(for extending battery or solar
panel connection)

24 Inch — Item # 9016374
48 Inch — Item # 9016374

A B

C

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If your motorized window covering does not have provisions to mount the battery tube, you will need to
purchase the optional wall mount battery clips as pictured on previous page.

tNew Installations: The location of battery tube must be determined prior to installation of

window covering.

tExisting Installations: Simply replace the existing (Lithium) battery tube with the new Solar

Pack battery tube.

(NOTE: Lithium battery tubes are not compatible with Solar Pack)

NOTE: Battery should be fully charged prior to installation with battery charger
(Somfy Item #9015781) sold separately.

The following depicts the most common installation options, however the battery tube may be
installed in a location that is most convenient.

Step 1: Installing Battery Tube

Inside Window Frame Mounting Only:

Find the “Window Depth.”

Measure the depth of the window
return (front to back) and note.

Find the “Overall Depth.”

Measure the depth of the
window covering (front to back)
including window covering
mounting brackets. Add 1 inch
and note.

Is the “Window Depth” SMALLER
than the “Overall Depth?“

Inside Window Frame
mounting is not possible.

Inside Window Frame
mounting is acceptable,

GO TO STEP 2.

YES

NO

Option 2: Vertical Mount Inside or

Outside of Window Frame

Option 1: Horizontal Mount Inside
or Outside of Window Frame

NOTE: If the battery tube is located more than 10 inches from the motor (motor side of window
covering) an extension cable may be used.

Option 3: Any other location that
works for your specific installation

A.

B.