Product Description And Intended Use; Installing The Kit; Battery Pack - Nice NEXT SOLAR KIT Instrucciones Y Advertencias Para La Instalación Y El Uso

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PRODUCT DESCRIPTION AND INTENDED USE

The kit contained in the package includes a solar heating panel, a battery back and
a tubular motor. It is used to move an automation (e.g. a shutter) without the aid of
electricity but using solar energy stored in the battery.
The system is thus self-sustaining as, once installed correctly, the energy stored in
the battery should always be sufficient to move the automation.
In case of emergency, following excessive use of the automation or an extended
shortage of solar energy storage, it will nonetheless be possible to charge the battery
using a USB-C battery charger.
The solar panel is connected directly to the battery which, in the presence of sunlight,
will be charged continuously. In turn, the tubular motor is connected to the battery
and will use the stored energy to move the automation.
In order for it to be compatible with the system, the tubular motor must belong to the
"NEXT FIT SOLAR" series.
Do not use it for any other purpose! The manufacturer declines all liability
for damage resulting from improper use of the product or any other use than
that specified in this manual.
For all additional details on the motor's installation and use, consult the re-
spective manual supplied with the product.
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INSTALLING THE KIT

2.1 - Battery pack

2.1.1 - Switch ON-OFF
The battery pack is equipped with an "ON-OFF switch" which has the following two
main functions:
• to limit self-discharging of the battery before the product's commissioning (to be
used also when the product will not be used for extended periods of time)
• to facilitate all the installation phases.
2.1.2 - Assembling the battery pack
• The ideal solution is to mount the battery pack near the motor.
• Install the battery pack and the relative connector exclusively inside the box.
• The battery and the connecting cables must not be exposed to direct contact with
water.
• The pack must be fastened using the support clamps provided so that the roller
shutter does not get damaged.
• Observe the battery charge. If necessary, before proceeding with the installation,
charge the battery using the battery charger.
Avoid leaving loose or hanging cables.
Do not extend the connecting cable with extensions to/from the motor/bat-
tery/solar panel. Move all connecting cables away from the zone where the
rolling shutter moves.
Make sure that the connections have been made correctly and tightly.
Before working on the motor or the automation, detach the battery from the
motor.
Restore the connection only after having disconnected the power supply.
2.2 - Mounting the solar panel
2.2.1 - Positioning recommendations
The solar panel must be positioned outside the house and must not be ob-
scured by any object, including, for example, glass panes, hinged shutters,
trees, roofs or walls.
The solar panel should not be positioned facing north.
It is advisable to favour at least one hour a day of direct sunlight on the panel.
Mount the panel so that it receives as much direct sunlight as possible. Avoid
shades from forming on the solar panel.
The connectors cannot be exposed outdoors.
The ideal solution is to mount the solar panel near the motor or the box.
• Roof overhangs or similar structures
Make sure that the solar panel faces the sky unobstructed. We suggest a cantile-
ver less than double the distance towards the roof cantilever (fig. 1).
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• Obstacles in front of the solar panel
Obstacles lying in front of the solar panel reduce the system's efficiency. For a suf-
ficiently high-performing charge, we suggest a minimum distance as indicated in
(fig. 2).
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• Limited view of the sky
We often find a combined presence of obstacles and overhangs. If this occurs,
make sure that the width of the angle without obstacles is at least 60° (fig. 3).
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2.2.2 - Improving the solar performances
If the local conditions are inadequate for guaranteeing efficient operation of the solar
panel, the following improvements can be made.
• Shift the solar panel to the front of the building
If there is too much overhang, for example due to a balcony, the panel can be shift-
ed to the front edge of the balcony. Extension cables of various lengths are avail-
able to facilitate this type of installation (for further details contact the Nice technical
assistance service) (fig. 4).
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