General Information; Safety Instructions - SOMFY Elixo 500 230 V Manual De Instalación

Elixo 500 230 V

GENEral iNformatioN

This product, installed in accordance with this guide, complies with EN 12453 and EN 13241-1 standards.
Hereby, Somfy, declares that this product is in compliance with the essential requirements and other relevant provisions
of Directive 1999/5/EC. A declaration of conformity is available on the website at www.somfy.com/ce (Elixo 500 230V),
usable in EU, CH and NO.
safEty
General information
Always read this installation guide and the attached safety instructions before installing this Somfy product.
This Somfy product must be installed by a professional motorisation and home automation installer, for whom these
instructions are intended.
The use of any safety components not approved by Somfy remains the sole responsibility of the installer.
These instructions describe how to install, commission and operate this product.
Moreover, the installer must comply with current standards and legislation in the country in which the product is being
installed, and inform his customers of the conditions for use and maintenance for the product.
Any usage outside of applications defined by Somfy constitutes non-compliance, and is therefore not covered by
the guarantee. In this event, as for all usage not consistent with the instructions given herein, Somfy accepts no
responsibility for harm or damage.

safety instructions

Before installation, ensure that the gate frame conforms to current standards, particularly:
• The gate sliding rail must be straight and horizontal and the wheels must be able to support the weight of the gate.
• The gate should move easily over its entire travel distance and there should be no sign of excessive side sway.
• The upper guide should allow the gate exact clearance to ensure regular, silent movement.
• End stops must be installed on the ground at both the opening and closing stop positions.
• The position in which the motorisation mechanism will be fitted must allow for safe and easy manual release.
If after evaluation the gate system does not meet the conditions set out above, they must be repaired or, if necessary,
replaced.
The selected safety accessories for the installation must comply with the current standards and regulations in force in the
country in which the product is being installed.
Ensure that there are no danger zones (risk of crushing, cutting, trapping) between the gate and the surrounding fixed
elements caused by the opening movement of the gate.
On a barred gate, if the bars are more than 40 mm apart, install an appropriate safety device to prevent cutting.
Maintain a clear area of 500 mm behind the gate when it is completely open.
Take care while the gate is moving.
Place the fixed control devices and remote controls out of the reach of children.
Any switch without a locking device must be installed in direct view of the gate and away from any mobile parts. The
minimum height at which it must be installed is 1.5 m. It must not be accessible to the public.
During installation of the motorisation:
• Remove any jewellery (bracelets, chains, etc.).
• For drilling and welding operations, wear special glasses and sufficient protection.
• Use the appropriate tools.
• Do not connect to the mains or to a backup battery before installation is complete.
• Be careful when handling the motorisation system to prevent any risk of injury.
In order to operate, the motorisation must be supplied with 230 V 50 Hz. The electric supply should:
• solely be used for the motorisation,
• have a minimum cross section of
• be fitted with an approved all-pole switch with contact openings of at least 3.5 mm, fitted with a protection device
(fuse or circuit breaker with a 16 A rating) and a differential device (30 mA),
• be installed in accordance with the current electrical safety standards.
It is recommended that the installation be fitted with a lightning conductor (in compliance with standard NF C 61740,
maximum residual voltage 2 kV).
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1.5 mm²,
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