SunSetter Wireless Wind Sensor User Manual

RETRACTABLE AWNINGS
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Wireless Wind Sensor
Installaon and Operaon Instrucons
CAUTION: Be sure that no object or persons can come in contact with the Awning as it closes, while
unaended.
Note: The Wireless Wind Sensor is a wireless radio transmier compable to work only with SunSeer
Awnings operated by a Remote Transmier. This is a low voltage baery operated device that enables the
Awning to be closed automacally when it is being shaken up and down by the wind.
A video of the installaon of the Wireless Wind Sensor is included in your installaon DVD and on the
SunSeer Owners Corner at www.sunsetter.com/ownerscorner.
Before Starng: Familiarize yourself with the components of the sensor as shown in Figure 1.
Housing
Programming Buon
Mounng Plate
Two (2) AAA
Baeries
Potenometer or
Sensivity Adjuster
Magnet
Locaon Slot
Magnet
Figure 1
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WARNINGS:
• FAILURE TO FOLLOW THESE INSTRUCTIONS CAN RESULT IN PERSONAL INJURY! PLEASE READ THESE
INSTRUCTIONS IN ITS ENTIRETY BEFORE ATTEMPTING TO COMPLETE THIS PROCESS.
• THE WIRELESS WIND SENSOR WILL NOT PREVENT RAIN WATER FROM POOLING ON THE FABRIC
WHICH COULD RESULT IN THE COLLAPSE OF THE AWNING. YOU MUST CLOSE YOUR AWNING IF RAINY
CONDITIONS ARE EXPECTED. FAILURE TO DO SO COULD RESULT IN PERSONAL INJURY.
• STRONG UNEXPECTED WIND GUSTS COULD TIP OVER THE SUNSETTER FREE STANDING OASIS AWNING,
WITHOUT ENOUGH TIME FOR THE WIND SENSOR TO REACT AND RETRACT THE AWNING. YOU MUST
KEEP THE FREE STANDING OASIS AWNING RETRACTED WHEN UNATTENDED OR IN WINDY CONDITIONS.
FAILURE TO DO SO COULD RESULT IN THE UNIT TIPPING OVER WHICH COULD RESULT IN PERSONAL
INJURY.

SunSetter Wireless Wind Sensor Specifications

General

Brand	SunSetter
Model	Wireless Wind Sensor
Category	Accessories
Language	English

Summary

Wireless Wind Sensor Installation

General Warnings and Notes

Essential safety warnings, cautions, and notes regarding the wireless wind sensor.

Component Familiarization

Overview of the wireless wind sensor components as illustrated in Figure 1.

Installation Steps

Remote Transmitter and Motor Check

Verify the remote transmitter's OPEN button and address motor rotation.

Mounting Plate Installation

Detailed steps for cleaning and attaching the mounting plate to the lateral arm.

Sensor Assembly and Power

Install batteries, reassemble the sensor into housing, and set sensitivity.

Testing and Operation Verification

Automated Closing Test

Simulate wind by shaking the awning to check automatic closing function.

Troubleshooting During Installation

Steps to take if the awning does not close automatically during initial testing.

Maintenance and Advanced Procedures

Annual Maintenance Recommendations

Guidance on recommended annual battery replacement for the wind sensor.

Troubleshooting Common Problems

A table detailing common issues, their causes, and recommended actions.

Deleting Sensor from Motor Memory

Procedure to remove the wireless wind sensor from the awning motor's memory.

Appendix A: RTS Motor Rotation Change

Procedure for RTS Motor Direction

Step-by-step guide to change motor rotation for RTS motors.

Appendix B: Sunea Motor Rotation Change

Procedure for Sunea Motor Direction

Instructions to set motor stops and reverse rotation for Sunea motors.