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OWNER'S MANUAL & INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS
Do Not Discard, Retain for Future Reference
Solar-Powered
EasyShade
®
(Manufactured June 3, 2024 - Present)
WARNING
FAILURE TO FOLLOW THESE INSTRUCTIONS COULD RESULT IN SERIOUS
PERSONAL INJURY, INCLUDING DEATH
For Technical Support, please visit us at https://support.sunsetter.com,
e-mail at contactus@sunsetter.com or call Toll Free 800-670-7071
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- Page 1 Do Not Discard, Retain for Future Reference Solar-Powered EasyShade ® (Manufactured June 3, 2024 - Present) WARNING FAILURE TO FOLLOW THESE INSTRUCTIONS COULD RESULT IN SERIOUS PERSONAL INJURY, INCLUDING DEATH For Technical Support, please visit us at https://support.sunsetter.com, e-mail at contactus@sunsetter.com or call Toll Free 800-670-7071...
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Page 3: Table Of Contents
Figure 1 - Solar-Powered EasyShade Schematic View ........ - Page 4 WARNING • Remove and immediately recycle or dispose of used batteries according to local regulations and keep away from children. Do NOT dispose of batteries in household trash or incinerate. • Even used batteries may cause severe injury or death. •...
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Page 5: Read Me First
The Solar-Powered EasyShade can be installed with the mounting brackets on a wall (Vertical Surface, see Figure 4) or on the underside of a structure (Horizontal Surface, see Figure 5). Each of the brackets should be installed no more than 10”... - Page 6 Figure 1 - Solar-Powered EasyShade Schematic View Power Cord Solar Panel Aluminum Housing 3-1/2” between Total Motor and clearance Solar Panel not shown is needed for the Aluminum Housing Solar Screen Fabric Panel Aluminum Leading Bar (inside bottom fabric pleat)
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Page 7: Tools Needed
Tools Needed: Parts Supplied: • Helper • Solar-Powered EasyShade Assembly (not shown below) • Ladder • Solar Panel with Internal Battery • Tape Measure • Mounting Brackets • Pencil • #8 x 1-1/2” Round-Head Screws • Electric Drill • 1/8” Allen Wrench (for the Mounting Bracket Set Screws) •... -
Page 8: Installation
INSTALLATION Solar Panel and Battery Figure 3 2b. Snap top of Solar Panel onto Housing Your Solar-Powered EasyShade can be used right 1. Connect away. Power Cord It is recommended the solar panel be placed in the sun during the installation process to begin the battery recharging process. -
Page 9: Install Mounting Brackets - Horizontal
Install Mounting Brackets - Horizontal 6. For mounting on an underside structure (horizontal surface), secure each bracket with EasyShade two #8 x 1-1/2” round-head screws. Note the Assembly orientation of the bracket; the end with the set screw should face toward you as you face your EasyShade mounting location (see Figure 5). -
Page 10: Install Cable Guide Brackets And Cables
Figure 12 Install Cable Guide Brackets and Cables CAUTION: The installation procedure for the Solar- Powered EasyShade includes the use of cable guides to stabilize the extended solar screen fabric panel during normal use . If your application does not Horizontal Line permit the installation of the necessary cable guides, or you do not plan to install them, you must use... -
Page 11: Adjust Lower Stop Limit
17. Place the lower end of one of the vinyl coated Adjust Lower Stop Limit cables through the hole in the cable guide Note: The solar screen fabric is preset to stop 36” bracket you just installed. From the bottom, (3’) from the housing . -
Page 12: Operation
Each remote transmitter and each channel of each the UP and DOWN buttons on the remote. remote transmitter (see Figure 19) has its own unique ID code. Each Solar-Powered EasyShade a. Press and release the UP button. The is programmed to receive a signal from a unique EasyShade will roll up into the EasyShade remote. -
Page 13: Solar Panel And Battery
Solar Panel and Battery Your Solar-Powered EasyShade is powered by a solar panel with a replaceable battery. To charge the battery, the solar panel must be exposed to at least 12 hours of sunlight. The EasyShade can operate several times on a full, single charge. -
Page 14: Care And Maintenance
SunSetter Customer Service at 800-670-7071. Winterizing the EasyShade All SunSetter EasyShades are outdoor products that can withstand freezing and wintry conditions. Just retract the fabric into its protective aluminum housing and let the sun warm your house, helping you save on heating costs. -
Page 15: Faq - Frequently Asked Questions
The Solar-Powered EasyShade can open and close several times on a full, single charge. The number of operations will vary depending on the size of the unit. For example, a 7’ Solar-Powered EasyShade will open and close over 40 times on a full charge, in perfect conditions. -
Page 16: Troubleshooting
3. The battery in the solar panel was originally shipped with enough charge to run the Solar-Powered EasyShade. Expose the solar panel to sun for a full day to ensure enough charge exists in the battery to run the EasyShade. - Page 17 TROUBLESHOOTING Problem with Appearance Solution Fabric rolls up unevenly or pulls to 1. Check the aluminum housing to ensure it is mounted level on the mounting one side when the Solar-Powered surface. EasyShade is being closed. 2. It is necessary to have the guiding cables completely plumb, up and down. Both the aluminum housing and the cable brackets must be installed on the same vertical surface or plane, in order for the fabric to open and close smoothly and evenly.
- Page 18 See Appendix B, Appendix C, or follow the instructions that come with additional remote(s). What if I lose my remote, or it The original remote shipped with your Solar-Powered EasyShade can be becomes damaged? easily replaced. Please call Customer Service at 800-670-7071 to purchase a replacement.
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Page 19: Additional Motor Troubleshooting
TROUBLESHOOTING Additional Motor Troubleshooting Problem with Motor Solution EasyShade does not respond 1. Unplug motor. to remote. 2. Wait two seconds. (First, verify that remote is on channel 1 and has a 3. Plug in motor. good battery that is inserted 4. -
Page 20: Adjusting The Up And Down Stop Position For The Solar-Powered Easyshade
APPENDIX A Adjusting the Up and Down Stop Position for the Solar-Powered EasyShade Follow these instructions to change the position Figure 24 Up Stop where the EasyShade stops . This is for both the Position Up and the Down stop positions (see Figure 24) . -
Page 21: Programming The Motor
Programming the Motor This procedure describes the actions needed to reset the communication between the motor and the primary remote used to control your Solar-Powered EasyShade. This procedure programs the EasyShade motor to accept commands from one primary remote. This procedure overwrites the factory-set Up and Down positions with new Up and Down positions. -
Page 22: Programming Instructions - Multi-Channel Remote Transmitter
APPENDIX C Programming Instructions - Multi-Channel Remote Transmitter Note: Each EasyShade operates on channel 1 of the remote that came with it . Figure 31 Every channel on every remote is different, but you can mix and match them . Channel Indicator How to use the multi-channel remote transmitter (see Figure 31):... -
Page 23: 5-Year Limited Manufacturer's Warranty For Sunsetter Easyshade
(5) year limited (prorated) SunSetter Products will furnish replacements for warranty, against manufacturer’s defects as parts found by SunSetter Products to be defective in outlined below: design, manufacture or assembly, under each specific component or product warranty as set forth below. - Page 24 Mildew on vinyl mesh. Mildew will not 2. TO THE EXTENT PERMITTED BY LAW, SUNSETTER form on the mesh itself, but may form PRODUCTS SHALL HAVE NO LIABILITY TO THE PURCHASER OR ANY OTHER PERSON on dirt and dust that have not been removed from it.
- Page 25 Thank you for choosing SunSetter SunSetter Products, 7945 Graber Rd, Middleton, WI 53562 INS207-Solar-ES-Install June 3, 2024...
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