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INSTALLATION GUIDE

Skylight

6

10

ADJUST THE SHADE

Tension Cords

The moving rail should slide easily, yet hold its position when it is released. Adjust the 

tension cords in the anchor rail if the moving rail does not slide properly.

Move the slip knot to the right to increase the cord tension. Do not stretch the 

 

N

spring to a length greater than 5

½

".

Move the slip knot to the left to decrease the cord tension.

 

N

Moving Rail

The moving rail should be parallel to the anchor rail so that the two rails make even 

contact when the shade is closed. Adjust the moving rail if it is not parallel.

Loosen the cord clamping screw.

 

N

Slide the cord between the two washers.

 

N

CAUTION: 

Do not adjust the cord tension while you make this adjustment.

Support Cord Tension (If Applicable)

If your shade has a support cord, it should be very taut. To adjust:

Loosen the support cord clamping screw.

 

N

Pull the cord through the two washers to the desired tension.

 

N

Tighten the screw.

 

N

Make sure the cord is held taut between the two washers.

 

N

Cord Clamping Screw

And Washers

Slip Knot

Tension Spring

Clamping

Screw

Support

Cord

Washers

10

ADJUST THE SHADE

Tension Cords

The moving rail should slide easily, yet hold its position when it is released. Adjust the 

tension cords in the anchor rail if the moving rail does not slide properly.

Move the slip knot to the right to increase the cord tension. Do not stretch the 

 

N

spring to a length greater than 5

½

".

Move the slip knot to the left to decrease the cord tension.

 

N

Moving Rail

The moving rail should be parallel to the anchor rail so that the two rails make even 

contact when the shade is closed. Adjust the moving rail if it is not parallel.

Loosen the cord clamping screw.

 

N

Slide the cord between the two washers.

 

N

CAUTION: 

Do not adjust the cord tension while you make this adjustment.

Support Cord Tension (If Applicable)

If your shade has a support cord, it should be very taut. To adjust:

Loosen the support cord clamping screw.

 

N

Pull the cord through the two washers to the desired tension.

 

N

Tighten the screw.

 

N

Make sure the cord is held taut between the two washers.

 

N

Cord Clamping Screw

And Washers

Slip Knot

Tension Spring

Clamping

Screw

Support

Cord

Washers

6

10

ADJUST THE SHADE

Tension Cords

The moving rail should slide easily, yet hold its position when it is released. Adjust the 

tension cords in the anchor rail if the moving rail does not slide properly.

Move the slip knot to the right to increase the cord tension. Do not stretch the 

 

N

spring to a length greater than 5

½

".

Move the slip knot to the left to decrease the cord tension.

 

N

Moving Rail

The moving rail should be parallel to the anchor rail so that the two rails make even 

contact when the shade is closed. Adjust the moving rail if it is not parallel.

Loosen the cord clamping screw.

 

N

Slide the cord between the two washers.

 

N

CAUTION: 

Do not adjust the cord tension while you make this adjustment.

Support Cord Tension (If Applicable)

If your shade has a support cord, it should be very taut. To adjust:

Loosen the support cord clamping screw.

 

N

Pull the cord through the two washers to the desired tension.

 

N

Tighten the screw.

 

N

Make sure the cord is held taut between the two washers.

 

N

Cord Clamping Screw

And Washers

Slip Knot

Tension Spring

Clamping

Screw

Support

Cord

Washers

10

ADJUST THE SHADE

Tension Cords

The moving rail should slide easily, yet hold its position when it is released. Adjust the 

tension cords in the anchor rail if the moving rail does not slide properly.

Move the slip knot to the right to increase the cord tension. Do not stretch the 

 

N

spring to a length greater than 5

½

".

Move the slip knot to the left to decrease the cord tension.

 

N

Moving Rail

The moving rail should be parallel to the anchor rail so that the two rails make even 

contact when the shade is closed. Adjust the moving rail if it is not parallel.

Loosen the cord clamping screw.

 

N

Slide the cord between the two washers.

 

N

CAUTION: 

Do not adjust the cord tension while you make this adjustment.

Support Cord Tension (If Applicable)

If your shade has a support cord, it should be very taut. To adjust:

Loosen the support cord clamping screw.

 

N

Pull the cord through the two washers to the desired tension.

 

N

Tighten the screw.

 

N

Make sure the cord is held taut between the two washers.

 

N

Cord Clamping Screw

And Washers

Slip Knot

Tension Spring

Clamping

Screw

Support

Cord

Washers

6

10

ADJUST THE SHADE

Tension Cords

The moving rail should slide easily, yet hold its position when it is released. Adjust the 

tension cords in the anchor rail if the moving rail does not slide properly.

Move the slip knot to the right to increase the cord tension. Do not stretch the 

 

N

spring to a length greater than 5

½

".

Move the slip knot to the left to decrease the cord tension.

 

N

Moving Rail

The moving rail should be parallel to the anchor rail so that the two rails make even 

contact when the shade is closed. Adjust the moving rail if it is not parallel.

Loosen the cord clamping screw.

 

N

Slide the cord between the two washers.

 

N

CAUTION: 

Do not adjust the cord tension while you make this adjustment.

Support Cord Tension (If Applicable)

If your shade has a support cord, it should be very taut. To adjust:

Loosen the support cord clamping screw.

 

N

Pull the cord through the two washers to the desired tension.

 

N

Tighten the screw.

 

N

Make sure the cord is held taut between the two washers.

 

N

Cord Clamping Screw

And Washers

Slip Knot

Tension Spring

Clamping

Screw

Support

Cord

Washers

10

ADJUST THE SHADE

Tension Cords

The moving rail should slide easily, yet hold its position when it is released. Adjust the 

tension cords in the anchor rail if the moving rail does not slide properly.

Move the slip knot to the right to increase the cord tension. Do not stretch the 

 

N

spring to a length greater than 5

½

".

Move the slip knot to the left to decrease the cord tension.

 

N

Moving Rail

The moving rail should be parallel to the anchor rail so that the two rails make even 

contact when the shade is closed. Adjust the moving rail if it is not parallel.

Loosen the cord clamping screw.

 

N

Slide the cord between the two washers.

 

N

CAUTION: 

Do not adjust the cord tension while you make this adjustment.

Support Cord Tension (If Applicable)

If your shade has a support cord, it should be very taut. To adjust:

Loosen the support cord clamping screw.

 

N

Pull the cord through the two washers to the desired tension.

 

N

Tighten the screw.

 

N

Make sure the cord is held taut between the two washers.

 

N

Cord Clamping Screw

And Washers

Slip Knot

Tension Spring

Clamping

Screw

Support

Cord

Washers

6

10

ADJUST THE SHADE

Tension Cords

The moving rail should slide easily, yet hold its position when it is released. Adjust the 

tension cords in the anchor rail if the moving rail does not slide properly.

Move the slip knot to the right to increase the cord tension. Do not stretch the 

 

N

spring to a length greater than 5

½

".

Move the slip knot to the left to decrease the cord tension.

 

N

Moving Rail

The moving rail should be parallel to the anchor rail so that the two rails make even 

contact when the shade is closed. Adjust the moving rail if it is not parallel.

Loosen the cord clamping screw.

 

N

Slide the cord between the two washers.

 

N

CAUTION: 

Do not adjust the cord tension while you make this adjustment.

Support Cord Tension (If Applicable)

If your shade has a support cord, it should be very taut. To adjust:

Loosen the support cord clamping screw.

 

N

Pull the cord through the two washers to the desired tension.

 

N

Tighten the screw.

 

N

Make sure the cord is held taut between the two washers.

 

N

Cord Clamping Screw

And Washers

Slip Knot

Tension Spring

Clamping

Screw

Support

Cord

Washers

10

ADJUST THE SHADE

Tension Cords

The moving rail should slide easily, yet hold its position when it is released. Adjust the 

tension cords in the anchor rail if the moving rail does not slide properly.

Move the slip knot to the right to increase the cord tension. Do not stretch the 

 

N

spring to a length greater than 5

½

".

Move the slip knot to the left to decrease the cord tension.

 

N

Moving Rail

The moving rail should be parallel to the anchor rail so that the two rails make even 

contact when the shade is closed. Adjust the moving rail if it is not parallel.

Loosen the cord clamping screw.

 

N

Slide the cord between the two washers.

 

N

CAUTION: 

Do not adjust the cord tension while you make this adjustment.

Support Cord Tension (If Applicable)

If your shade has a support cord, it should be very taut. To adjust:

Loosen the support cord clamping screw.

 

N

Pull the cord through the two washers to the desired tension.

 

N

Tighten the screw.

 

N

Make sure the cord is held taut between the two washers.

 

N

Cord Clamping Screw

And Washers

Slip Knot

Tension Spring

Clamping

Screw

Support

Cord

Washers

Summary of Contents for SolaraSky Skylight

Page 1: ...INSTALLATION GUIDE Skylight C C Sol S Sol Rec...

Page 2: ...INSTALLATION GUIDE Skylight Straight SolaraShade Curved SolaraShade Cathedral SolaraShade Conservatory SolaraShade Skylight SolaraSky Rectangle Triangle...

Page 3: ...INSTALLATION GUIDE Skylight Cord Clamping Screw And Washers Slip Knot Tension Spring Tension Cord Movable Rail Handle Headrail Fabric Side Rail Bottom Rail Expanded Hardware Diagram Siderail...

Page 4: ...ky by Brading Fabrication Your new shade has been custom built for you from the highest quality materials Once in your skylight it will provide you with years of trouble free use Installation has been...

Page 5: ...At Back Of Shade Wide Flange At Front Narrow Flange Of Side Track At Back Of Shade Window Casement Skylight Frame Make sure the wide ange is towards the room side of the skylight Attach the side track...

Page 6: ...ng holes N space installation brackets on the bottom sill the same distances as used for the top sill Attach the anchor rail to the brackets Use the rear hole of the bracket if the mounting depth N is...

Page 7: ...ets into the front N groove on the top of the headrail Snap the headrail into place N Tighten the tab screw on each bracket until it N is snug Do not overtighten the tab screw CAUTION Make sure the fa...

Page 8: ...n the two washers N Cord Clamping Screw And Washers Slip Knot Tension Spring Clamping Screw Support Cord Washers 6 10 ADJUST THE SHADE Tension Cords The moving rail should slide easily yet hold its po...

Page 9: ...o release the anchor rail If you did not use brackets to install the anchor rail N remove the fabric strip then remove the screws to release the anchor rail TROUBLESHOOTING Problem Solution The shade...

Page 10: ...e shade to dry in the completely lowered position N CAUTION Do not spot clean Batiste Opalessence or Royale fabrics Deep Cleaning Immerse the shade in a basin or bathtub filled with a mild detergent N...

Page 11: ...solarashade com info solarashade com 1 800 483 5550 www solarasky com...

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