Section 2 -
Mounting / Assembly
(Requires two (2)
installers)
Section 2.1 - Operating the Retractable Coupler Shaft
(Fig. 2)
Please Note:
Custom products/installations may not be reflected by this document.
Draper
®
Coupled FlexShades utilize a locking retractable shaft
(Fig. 1)
to hold roller assemblies in
place and link panels together. The retractable coupler shaft on has three distinct positions: fully
extended, intermediate, and fully retracted.
1.
To retract the coupler shaft from fully extended to the intermediate position, grasp the roller with
one hand while rotating the metal ring counterclockwise
(as viewed facing the coupler assembly)
approximately ½ of a turn with the other; this will leave the shaft extended approximately ½".
2.
To retract the coupler shaft fully, rotate the metal ring counterclockwise
(as viewed facing the
coupler assembly)
an additional
1/3
"of a turn.
3.
To lock shaft in place when extended, rotate metal ring clockwise ¼ turn.
Caution:
.Installation of this product requires two people.
Caution:
Before beginning installation, practice extending and retracting the coupler shaft in a fabric/roller assembly, following
instructions in the "Operating the Retractable Coupler Shaft" section below.
Caution:
All motors should be tested and limits set using test cord before electrician wires shade.
Please Note:
Custom products/installations may not be reflected by this document. Call Draper, Inc. with any questions about
product installation.
Section 2.3 - First
(Operator-end)
Fabric Roller Assembly
(Fig. 4)
1.
If desired, the proper location of the coupler bracket assembly can be verified.
Otherwise, proceed to step 2.
Section 2.2 - Operator-end Bracket Assembly
(Fig. 3)
1.
Before mounting shades, verify measurements on the card provided with the
shade, and ensure the brackets are installed at the correct width.
2.
Measure and mark wall, jamb, or ceiling for placement of mounting brackets or
endcaps. Mark a level line across all windows to ensure a level installation. Mark
the outer edges of the operator- and idler-end brackets or endcaps, and the
center locations of the coupler brackets. Locations are determined by:
A.
Operator-end panel width;
B.
Intermediate panel width
(s)
; and
C.
Idler-end panel width.
3.
Mount the operator-end bracket assembly
(Fig. 3 for bracket/endcap types)
.
Ensure the outside edge is aligned with the marked location.
Please Note:
There is no retractable shaft in
the idler end assembly on the idler end shade
(furthest from the operator)
. This idler assembly
utilizes a sliding pin and retainer clip.
Please Note:
These instruction steps are for installing endcaps/brackets one at a time. Brackets/
endcaps may also all be installed at the same time, prior to installing roller/fabric assemblies. If
brackets/endcaps are installed first, please be certain of measurements and locations. For best results,
assemble the unit on a flat, clean surface and verify measurements before attaching brackets/endcaps.
Caution:
During installation and adjustment of coupled shades, fingers may
slip, causing possibly severe cuts and/or scrapes. Wear gloves that are
flexible enough to adjust the metal wheel but strong enough to prevent
scrapes from surrounding metal or other surfaces.
Please Note:
Installer is responsible for selecting mounting hardware
appropriate for site conditions.
A.
Installer #1 attaches
the operator end to the
operator-end bracket.
B.
Installer #2 slides the coupler
bracket onto the coupler shaft of
the fabric/roller assembly to be
installed, and holds in place.
C.
Verify and mark location
and set fabric/roller
assembly aside.
2.
Install first coupler bracket assembly to mounting surface.
3.
Ensure the operator-end fabric/roller assembly's coupler shaft is completely retracted
(see "Operating the Retractable Shaft" and Fig. 2)
.
4.
Raise first rear/upper fabric/roller assembly into place. While Installer #1 inserts the operator end of
fabric/roller assembly into the operator-end bracket, Installer #2 lifts the coupler end up next to the
coupler bracket assembly, then extends the coupler shaft to the intermediate position by rotating the
ring clockwise about
1/3
of a turn
(see "Operating the Retractable Shaft" and Fig. 2)
. This will hold the first unit
in place during installation of the next panel.
5.
For motorized shades, connect power so the shade can be operated and adjusted.
6.
Operate the shade to ensure proper fabric tracking and to set up and down limits
(see sections on limit adjustment and field adjustments)
.
7.
Raise shade to upper limit.
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Dual Roller Coupled Motorized FlexShades
®
(Standard Hardware)
