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Update Duette® PowerRise® Skylight Battery Wand with Retrofit Components

Summary:
How to complete a retrofit when replacing discontinued battery packs used with Duette® Skylight shades powered by PowerRise® Motorization.

Applies To:
Duette®, PowerRise®, Skylight

 

This retrofit applies to Duette® Skylight shades with PowerRise® Motorization manufactured between 2003 and 2010. Both the 6V Lithium Skylight Battery Wand and the 16AA Lithium Skylight Battery Pack PCN 2980922000) have been discontinued.

  • Old original style, 6V Lithium Skylight Wand discontinued
    6V Lithium Skylight Battery Wand.jpg

  • Old replacement style, 16AA Lithium Skylight Battery Pack discontinued
    16AA Lithium Skylight Battery Pack - Discontinued.jpg

  • A retrofit is available with the following 12V Battery Pack with Satellite Mount Kit:

    • Qty 2 - 12V Battery Packs; PCN 7520069000
    • Qty 1 - Double Connector Power Cable PCN 1026990
    • Qty 1 - SkyLift Battery Tube Clip PCN 2420020000 (for shades 38” or wider) or Qty 2 - Battery Pack Mounting Kit Cover; KIT8105 (for shades narrower than 38”)
    • Qty 1 - Power Cable; PCN 2920247000

Caution: Always use Lithium AA batteries in skylight applications to handle high temperatures.

Retrofit Steps

  1. Disconnect Existing Wand

    • Unplug the current battery wand from the grey adapter.

    • Release the latch and pull the cable connection out of the adapter.

  2. Prepare the New Adapter Cable

    • Locate the Power Adapter Cable PCN 2920247000.

    • File down the plastic ridge so the cable can connect properly to the grey adapter.

    • Plug the adjusted Power Adapter Cable into the grey adapter.

    • Connect the barrel end of the Power Adapter Cable into the Double Connector Power Cable.

  3. Prepare the Battery Wands

    • Install 8 Lithium AA batteries into each 12V Battery Wand (16 batteries total).

    • Ensure batteries are inserted in the correct direction as indicated on the wand.

    • Plug both 12V Battery Wands into the Double Connector Power Cable.

  4. Install the Battery Holders

    • For shades 38" or wider, install the SkyLift Battery Tube Clip.

      • Align the battery wands with the sockets toward the motor.

      • Push the battery wands straight down into the holder in the bottom rail.

    • For shades narrower than 38", install the Satellite Battery Packs KIT8105 instead.