Li-ion Rechargeable Battery Pack
Part Number: 9021217
Included:
- A. 1 Battery Pack
- B. 1 Pair of Wall/Ceiling mount brackets
- C. 1 Pair of Headrail mount brackets
- D. 1 Pair of screws and mounting anchors
Important Safety Instructions
⚠️ The intended use for all EXTERNAL LI-ION BATTERY PACKS is with Somfy WireFree Motors that operate most interior blinds.
Charger Sold Separately Part #9025166
- • Battery should be charged completely prior to installation.
- • Follow all recharging instructions.
- • Estimated battery charge time up to 6 hours.
Two Mounting Methods
Determine if battery pack should be mounted to the wall/ceiling or below the headrail and use the appropriate mounting brackets. Only one style clip is needed depending on mounting preference.
A. With a wall/ceiling bracket
[Side View]
[Description: A white bracket designed for wall or ceiling mounting, shown attached to a surface, with the battery pack ready to clip into it.]
B. With a headrail mount bracket
[Side View]
[Description: A white bracket designed for headrail mounting, shown attached to a blind's headrail, with the battery pack ready to clip in.]
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Charging
Note: The LED on the motorized shade will blink red when the battery requires charging.
[Description of Figure 1: The Somfy battery pack is shown, with clear labels pointing to the "Charging Port" and the "Connection to Motor" port.]
Recharging the battery pack while in the brackets is possible. See figure. Go directly to STEP 4. If battery charging port is not accessible, Go to STEP 2.
Note: Battery charging extension cords (ref. 9021131 and 9021016) are available to facilitate in-bracket charging.
Disconnect battery pack cable to motor, then remove battery from brackets.
[Description: A hand is shown disconnecting a cable from the battery pack.]
Attach Plug-in charger to battery pack charging port.
[Description: A hand is shown plugging the charger into the battery pack's charging port.]
Plug charger into electrical outlet. The LED indicator on plug will illuminate RED during charging.
[Description: The charger is plugged into a wall outlet, and its indicator light is red.]
When LED indicator on charger is GREEN, battery is fully charged. Disconnect battery from charger.
[Description: The charger's indicator light is shown as green.]
If battery pack was removed from brackets for charging, reinstall battery pack into mounting brackets.
[Description: The battery pack is shown being reinserted into its mounting brackets.]
Reconnect battery pack cable to the motor cable.
[Description: A hand is shown reconnecting the battery pack cable to the motor cable.]
Ensure all cords do not interfere with movement of window covering. Be certain motor antenna is exposed for optimal wireless operation.
[Description: The installed battery pack and motor are shown with cords managed to avoid obstruction.]
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Troubleshooting
| Observation | Possible Causes | Solution |
|---|---|---|
| Window covering does not move | Battery is low in power | Recharge battery |
| Motor LED slowly blinking | Battery is low in power | Recharge battery |
| Charger LED is Red | Battery is low in power | Recharge battery |
| Charger LED is Green | Battery is fully charged | Unplug battery from charger |
Note: Visit https://store.somfysystems.com/ to purchase an additional or replacement product.
Battery Recycling or Disposal
Discard batteries and electrical components following local codes or regulations. Recycle batteries and electrical components with designated electronic recycle centers.
WARNING
- ⚠️ Improper use can lead to overheating, fire, or explosion, possibly causing injury or death.
- ⚠️ Only use correct Somfy plug-in charger for your battery pack (see Ref/fig below #9025166).
- ⚠️ Explosion risk if battery is damaged, exposed to heat, or low air pressure.
- ⚠️ Do not recharge the battery during routine maintenance work (e. g. cleaning windows).
- ⚠️ Do not damage battery (drop, alter or forcibly open), expose to high temperatures (≥140°F or 60°C), flame, or moisture.
- ⚠️ Product intended for indoor use only.
- ⚠️ Keep batteries (new and used) out of the reach of children.
- ⚠️ Damaged products should be properly discarded or recycled.
- ⚠️ Intended use with Somfy External Battery WireFree motors only (refer to the motor instructions for programming).
- ⚠️ Use only Somfy recommended replacement batteries and parts.
