Electrical Installation; Clothing Precautions; Safety Instructions Relating To Installation; Regulations - SOMFY Elixo 500 3S io Manuel D'installation

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Figure 1 - Safety distance

1.5. Electrical installation

DANGER
The installation of the power supply must comply with
the standards in force in the country in which the motor-
isation is installed, and must be carried out by qualified
personnel.
The electric line must be exclusively reserved for the mo-
torisation and equipped with protection, comprising:
• a 10 A fuse or breaker,
• a differential type device (30 mA).
An all-pole power supply cut-off device must be provid-
ed. The switches provided to ensure a cut-out of all poles
on fixed appliances must be connected to the power sup-
ply terminals and there must a separation between the
contacts on all poles to ensure complete disconnection
in conditions where category III high impulse voltage is
present.
Low-voltage cables subject to inclement weather must
be at least of type H07RN-F.
It is recommended that you fit a lightning conductor
(mandatory maximum residual voltage 2 kV).
1.5.1. Cable feed
DANGER
Underground cables must be equipped with a protective
sheath with a sufficient diameter to contain the motor ca-
ble and the accessories cables.
For overground cables, use a cable grommet that will
withstand the weight of vehicles (ref. 2400484).

1.6. Clothing precautions

Take off any jewellery (bracelet, chain, etc.) during installation.
For manoeuvring, drilling and welding operations, wear ap-
propriate protection (special glasses, gloves, ear protection,
etc.).

1.7. Safety instructions relating to installation

DANGER
Do not connect the motorisation to a power source before
installation is complete.
WARNING
Modifying any of the components in this kit or using ad-
ditional components not recommended in this manual is
strictly prohibited.
Monitor the gate as it moves and keep people away from it
until installation is complete.
Do not use adhesive to secure the motorisation.
WARNING
Manual unlocking may result in uncontrolled movement
of the gate.
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ATTENTION
Install any fixed control device at a height of at least 1.5
m and within sight of the gate, but away from moving
parts.
A er installation, ensure that:
• the mechanism is correctly adjusted,
• the manual back release device is operating correctly,
• the motorisation changes direction when the gate encoun-
ters an object 50 mm high positioned halfway up the leaf.
1.7.1. Safety devices
WARNING
For operation in automatic mode or remote control, pho-
toelectric cells must be installed.
In automatic mode, the motorisation 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 accord-
ance with the regulations in the country in which the motori-
sation is commissioned.

1.8. Regulations

Somfy declares that the product described in these instruc-
tions, when used in accordance with these instructions, com-
plies with the essential requirements of the applicable Euro-
pean directives and, in particular, with the Machinery Directive
2006/42/EC and the Radio Equipment Directive 2014/53/EU.
The full text of the EC declaration of conformity is available at
the following website: www.somfy.com/ce.
Antoine CREZE, Head of Regulations, Cluses

1.9. Assistance

You may encounter difficulties or have questions when install-
ing your motorisation.
Do not hesitate to contact us; our specialists are on hand to an-
swer all your questions. Internet: www.somfy.com
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