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Original instructions
Complete Manual
Note for reading this Manual – Some of the figures referred to in the text appear
at the end of the manual.
WARNINGS AND GENERAL PRECAUTIONS
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FOR SAFETY
• Attention! – Important safety instructions: keep these instructions.
• Attention! – It is important to follow these instructions to ensure safety.
Therefore, read this manual carefully before beginning work.
1.1 - Installation warnings
• All the product installation, collection, programming and maintenance operations
must be carried out exclusively by a skilled and qualified technician, in observance
of local laws, standards, regulations and the instructions in this manual.
• Before starting installation, read paragraph 3.1 to make sure the product is a suit-
able for automating your rolling shutter. If not suitable, do NOT proceed with instal-
lation.
• The product installation and maintenance operations must be performed with the
automation mechanism disconnected from the power mains. Moreover, before
starting to work, put a sign on the disconnection device that says "ATTENTION!
MAINTENANCE IN PROGRESS".
• Before starting installation, remove all electrical cables unrelated to the system and
deactivate all mechanisms not needed for motorized operation of the rolling shut-
ter.
• If the product is installed at a height of less than 2.5 m from the floor or from any
other supporting surface, you must protect moving parts with a cover to prevent
accidental access. Refer to the rolling shutter instruction manual for information on
how to provide protection; in any case, make sure access is possible for mainte-
nance work.
• During installation, handle the product with care: avoid crushing, impact, dropping
or contact with liquids of any type; do not drill or apply screws to the exterior; never
place the product near sources of heat or expose to naked flames (fig. 1). All these
actions could damage the product and cause malfunctions or hazardous situa-
tions. In these cases, suspend installation immediately and contact the Nice Serv-
ice Centre.
• Do not apply screws to the winding roller on the section that is crossed by the
motor internally. Such screws could damage the motor.
• Do not dismantle the product except to perform the operations described in this
manual.
• Do not make any changes to any part of the product except those indicated in this
manual. The manufacturer declines all liability for damage caused by makeshift
modifications to the product.
• If the product is installed in an outdoors environment, you must protect the entire
length of the power supply cord with a tube that is indicated for protecting electri-
cal cords.
• If the power supply cord is damaged during installation, the product cannot be
used because the cable cannot be substituted and the damage could become a
source of danger. In these cases, contact the Nice Service Centre.
• When assembling the system, keep people far away from the rolling shutter when
it is moving.
1.2 - Use warnings
• This product is not intended to be used by persons (including children) whose
physical, sensorial or mental capacities are reduced, or who lack the necessary
experience or skill, unless suitable instructions on how to use the product have
been given through the mediation of a person who is responsible for their safety,
monitoring and the instructions on how to use the product.
• Do not allow children to play with fixed control devices. Keep remote control
devices out of reach of children.
• When performing a manoeuvre, keep a check on the automation and keep all peo-
ple at a safe distance until the movement has been completed.
• Do not operate the mechanism when jobs are being performed in the vicinity, i.e.
window cleaning, maintenance jobs, etc. Disconnect the electrical supply before
starting such jobs.
• Remember to check the balance springs and wear and tear on cords frequently (if
such mechanisms are present). Do not use the product if it needs to be adjusted or
repaired; contact specialised technical personnel to solve these problems.
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PRODUCT DESCRIPTION AND
INTENDED USE
Era Fit P is a family of tubular motors intended exclusively for the automation of
rolling shutters with or without mechanical blocks at the limit switch points (safety
plugs and rigid anti-intrusion springs). Any other use is absolutely prohibited!
The manufacturer is not liable for damage resulting from any use of the
product other than the intended use specified in this manual.
Functional characteristics of the product:
• it is powered by the electricity mains;
• it must be installed inside the winding roller; the overhanging face is fastened to the
inside of the box with screws and the appropriate support brackets (not included in
the package);
• it has a built-in radio receiver and control unit with encoder technology that elec-
tronically controls the movement and precision of the limit switches;
• it is compatible with all Nice electronic control components (transmitters and cli-
mate sensors) that use the NRC radio system;
• it may be radio-controlled, using portable Nice transmitters for manual commands
and certain models of Nice climate sensors for automatic commands (optional
accessories not included in the package);
• it can be programmed exclusively via radio, with a portable transmitter (this acces-
sory is not included in the package);
• it can move the rolling shutter up and down; stop it at the upper limit switch, the
lower limit switch or at various intermediate positions;
• it has an "obstacle detection" safety system that intervenes when the rolling shutter
is being raised or lowered and is blocked suddenly by an obstacle (an object, a
person, etc.) or by severe friction due to ice formation, expansion of the materials
or other causes. In these cases, the motor immediately stops the current opera-
tion;
• it is equipped with a thermal protection system which, in the case of overheating
caused by overuse of the automation (beyond the indicated limits), automatically
cuts off the electricity supply, restoring it as soon as the temperature goes back to
normal;
• it is available in several versions, each with a certain motor torque (power).
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PRODUCT INSTALLATION
3.1 - Preliminary checks and limitations on use
Attention! – Conduct the following checks before proceeding with installa-
tion:
• Check the condition of the product right after unpacking it.
• This product is available in several versions, each with a specific motor torque and
each designed to drive rolling shutters of a certain size and weight. Therefore,
before installation make sure the product's motor torque, rotation speed and oper-
ation time are suitable for automating your rolling shutter (see the "Guide to Selec-
tion" section in the Nice Product Catalogue – www.niceforyou.com). In particular,
do not install the product if its motor torque is greater then that needed to
move your rolling shutter.
• Check the diameter of the winding roller. This must be chosen according to the
motor torque, as follows:
– for motors that are size "S" (Ø = 35 mm), the minimum inside diameter of the
winding roller must be 40 mm;
– for motors that are size "M" (Ø = 45 mm) and have a torque of up to 35 Nm
(included), the minimum inside diameter of the winding roller must be 52 mm;
• In cases of outdoor installation, make sure the motor is adequately protected
against atmospheric agents.
Additional limitations on use are contained in chapters 1 and 2 and in the "Technical
characteristics" section.
3.2 - Assembly and installation of the tubular motor
Attention! - Before starting, carefully read the warnings under sections 1.1
and 3.1. Incorrect installation could cause severe physical injury.
To assemble and install the motor, refer to fig. 4. Moreover, consult the Nice product
catalogue or go to www.niceforyou.com to choose the crown of the limit switch (fig.
4-a), the drag wheel (fig. 4-b) and the motor fastening bracket (fig. 4-f).
3.3 Installation of accessories (optional)
After installing the motor, install the accessories, if required. The product is compati-
ble with Nice climate sensors which may be connected to the motor by radio link,
such as, for example, certain models in the "Volo" and "Nemo" series. To identify
compatible models and choose the ones you prefer, refer to the Nice catalogue, also
available at www.niceforyou.com (accessories are optional and not included in the
package).
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