Keep a clearance zone of 500 mm at the rear of each leaf when the gate is fully open. Internet: www.somfy.co.uk SOMFY declares that this product complies with the essential requirements and other relevant stipulations of directive 1999/5/EC. A declaration of conformity is available at www.somfy.com/ce.
Dimensions and maximum ● Minimum clearance, weight of the leaves open gate (in mm) ● Technical characteristics Type SGS 201 / SGS 501 / SGS 601 Supply voltage 230 V~ Motor type 24 Vdc Motor power 40 W Maximum power consumption...
It remains horizontal as it is swinging open/closed and opens inward. ● Types of gates able to be motorised (Please follow installation reference tables on pages 7 and 18). SGS 201: iron gates only. SGS 501/601: all types of gates (incl. iron, aluminium, and PVC). Brackets ●...
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■ Electrical pre-wiring ● Photocells Available as an option with SGS 201 and SGS 501, supplied with SGS 601. The photocells are To motorise your gate: necessary for automatic-mode operation and for gates opening onto the public highway. • Install a 230 V electric supply on one of the gateposts, as near as possible to the SGS motor.
• the mounting direction (E or e) of the Position the template at the intersection arm-fastening plate. of baselines AM and AH. SGS 201 : (* For more detailed tables, see page 18). Using a small-diameter (4 or 5 mm) A (mm)* max.
❏ Mounting the gate fastening lug (8). ❏ Attaching/detaching the arm. ❏ Applying the sealants. For reliability, SOMFY advises that you fasten the angle bracket (1) to the gatepost using a chemical sealant. Position the arm fastening bracket Position the angle bracket (1) onto the into the hole which is the closest Remove the bracket.
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SGS-GB.qxd 12/03/08 12:55 Page 8 Installing the arms Installing the arms ❏ Mounting the gate fastening lug (8). Never operate the device's arm before you have finished mounting it onto the gate. Through the angle bracket, mark the holes to be drilled for mounting the lug onto section.
SGS-GB.qxd 12/03/08 12:55 Page 9 Electrical connections Electrical connections ■ Steps: ❏ Connecting the two arms. ❏ Positioning the electric housing on the gatepost. The arms must each be connected to the electrical housing before the electrical housing is connected to the mains. ❏...
SGS-GB.qxd 12/03/08 12:55 Page 10 Electrical connections Settings ■ Steps: ❏ Connecting the aerial. ❏ Symbols used. For best results, it is recommended that a ❏ Programming the remote control memory. grommet be used to lead the aerial wire out ❏...
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SGS-GB.qxd 12/03/08 12:55 Page 11 Settings Settings ● Deprogramming remote controls ● Programming the remote control memory for complete opening only: Choose the remote control button you want to use to control your gate. • Press the reset button and hold it for 7 Place the remote on the crosshairs seconds.
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Once these 4 steps have been completed, the PROG LED goes off, indicating the end For the SGS 201, the opening stop is not adjustable. The motor shuts off automatically of the operations to programme the gate's travel path.
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SGS-GB.qxd 12/03/08 12:55 Page 13 Settings Settings • Use the remote control (at a normal ● Checking that settings are correct distance) to open the gate. Make a long press on the remote control. > The gate opens at nominal speed. Press the button again so that both leaves stop midway through their travel.
SGS-GB.qxd 12/03/08 12:55 Page 14 Usage Usage ■ Operation in sequential mode ■ Changing the battery ● Complete opening • Remove the clip from the remote control and lift off • Make a long press on the remote the cover. control.
Check how the arms are wired (see page 14). ■ Other problems For all other problems or requests for information about your SGS, you can call our Somfy customer support technicians: 0113 391 3030 - Monday to Friday, 8:45 - 17:00.
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SGS-GB.qxd 12/03/08 12:55 Page 16 Accessories - Accessories - Description and connections Description and connections ■ Backup battery ■ Key switch 2400720 2400597 The backup battery ensures that the gate will operate in the event of an electric failure, albeit at slow speed. It is connected and integrated directly into...
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SGS-GB.qxd 12/03/08 12:55 Page 17 Accessories - Accessories - Description and connections Description and connections ■ Radio wall switch ■ Wired keypad 2400581 2400594 ■ Radio keypad 2400625 – H P2 M P1 T3 C3 R3 T2 C2 R2 T1 C1 R1 V ■...
-30 to 0 from to replace the wire antenna. It is to be placed atop the gatepost, and from 0 to 20 SGS 201 : must be unencumbered. max angle Mounting It is connected to the electronic box: -30 to 0...
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