Are Somfy motors waterproof?

Somfy Motors are not waterproof. Electricity and water do not mix. All motors mounted externally require covering.

How do I get rid of Somfy?

Now that your Somfy-powered motorized product has been programmed to a new control (or channel) it’s time to delete the old programming. To delete, press and hold the programming button on the remote or channel you wish to delete until the window covering jogs. That’s it!

Where are Somfy products made?

All our products are designed in Haute-Savoie (France) by teams trained in the latest technologies. To guarantee their quality, performance and longevity, we perform regular testing and inspections according to rigorous process.

Does Lutron work with Somfy?

The Somfy Connect™ LTI has Lutron®’s Integration protocol built in allowing Lutron®’s handheld and in-wall controls from RadioRA® 2, HomeWorks® QS, Grafik Eye® QS, and Quantum® systems to operate Radio Technology Somfy® (RTS) and Somfy Digital Network™ (SDN) motorized applications.

How much weight can a Somfy motor lift?

The R28 series motors are the smallest of the the Somfy motors for roller shades but pack more than enough power to lift quite large shades. The R28 motors can lift 8lbs on a 1.5 Rollease Tube and can be used on shades up to 96″ W x 96″ H depending on the weight of the material and some sizes extending down to 144″ H.

How do you remove the Somfy shade cover?

To remove, slightly lift the shade on the motor side and push the shade in the direction of the opposite bracket. [FIG 1] Note: Your brackets must be securely attached to the mounting surface.

Is somfy German?

Somfy is a French group of companies that were founded in 1969. First established in Cluses in Haute-Savoie, it is today one of the largest manufacturers and supplier of controllers and drives for entrance gates, garage doors, blinds and awnings.

Is somfy a French company?

In 1969, Somfy was founded in Cluses, France, with the visionary intuition of a group of entrepreneurs who believed that motorized systems for openings in the home would revolutionize the comfort of our living environment.

How do you calculate rolling shutter weight?

How do you calculate the weight of the rolling shutter? An easy way to estimate the weight of the shutter is by the square feet, usually a shutter with slats in 20 Gauge thickness weigh about the same as the square feet. For example, a shutter of size 8 feet height x 8 feet width would weigh roughly 64 kg.

Do Somfy blinds have batteries?

Somfy now offers a Lithium-ion Rechargeable Battery Pack that can be used with most of Somfy’s wirefree external battery-operated motors.

How are somfy shades powered?

Battery (WireFree™) Power In this option, the motor is powered by extended-life lithium batteries. A 12V battery tube containing 8 AA lithium batteries is installed behind or above the headrail of your motorized window covering.