Draper Skylight FlexShades User manual

Installation Instructions
Skylight FlexShades by Draper
Copyright © 2000 Form FSSLi00 Printed in U.S.A.
411 S. Pearl St., Spiceland, IN 47385 USA ❚ 765-987-7999 ❚ fax [phone]
e-mail [email protected] ❚www.draperinc.com
Installation Preparation
➀Arrange pieces on floor in the general manner they are to be installed.All
four corners are color coded by tape for easy matching.
➁Remove covers from both headboxes (see Fig. 1).
Face Cover
Figure 1
➂Remove spring roller from its headbox.The one-notch spring roller is pre-
tensioned and the dog is locked in the notch.
➃Remove roller/motor assembly from its headbox by removing the black
plastic retainer clip at the idler end and the retainer pins from the motor
end.Take the idler end out of its bracket, then slide the motor end off the
motor studs on the endcap (see Fig.2). Keep all retainer clips and pins.
NOTE: If unit is motorized, you may need to locate and drill a hole for the
conduit connector (Conduit connector is not supplied) (see Fig. 4).
Unit Assembly/Installation
➀With unit still on floor, install both side channels to both headboxes (see
Fig.5).Make sure channel locators are properly seated; tap gently with
plastic hammer or rubber mallet if necessary. NOTE: Fabric travels toward
motor end.
Idler End Motor End
Figure 2
Crank Endcap
➄If the shade has a detachable crank handle, remove the universal joint
from the bottom of the end cap by removing 2 screws.(Fig.3).Save
universal joint & screws.
Figure 4
Inside mount
Outside mount
3
/ 4 "
1
1
/ 2 "
5
/ 8 "
5
/ 8 "
3
/ 4 "1
1
/ 2 "
Channel locator
Fabric guide
Figure 5
Tube
Crank Roller
Insert
Roller
Insert Shaft
Figure 3
Caution
➀Read entire procedure before installing.Keep instructions for future
reference.
➁Tools needed for installation:Cordless drill/screwdriver, with flathead,
phillips, and
1
/ 4 " nut driver attachments (magnetized, if possible),
extensions, and
1
/ 8 " drill bit;Carpenter’s level; Hack saw;Aluminum file;
Square; Stiff” tape measure or zig-zag rule; and
7
/ 8 " electrical knockout
hole punch.
➂Use extreme care during installation to avoid scratching finish on
Skylight parts.
➃Use drawings on back page as reference throughout installation.
➄Headboxes and side channels must be installed level and square.
➅Controls may be shipped separately, or in same carton as shades;do
not discard with packing material.
Side
Channel
Steel stay
Rivet
Fabric
guide
Stay pocket
Fabric
Light seal
Fabric
retainer
Channel
locator
Figure 14
➁Insert four fabric guides into side channel grooves to help funnel fabric into
the channels (see Fig.14).Make sure the bevel, or bent portion, is placed
facing up if inside mount, and down if outside mount.
Retainer clip
Please follow installation guidelines carefully.Failure to do so invalidates
warranty.
Retainer Pin

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➃ For Inside Mount— Measure and cut the lower perimeter angles that will
support the headboxes and side channels, making sure they fit the
opening exactly.
For Outside (face) Mount— Locate and layout lines on the surface of the
ceiling or the face itself, representing the unit size.Check these lines for
squareness by checking for equal diagonals(+/-
1
/ 8 ").
➄
For Inside Mount— Place the assembled skylight frame onto the
perimeter angles.NOTE:You may have to take the unit apart and
reassemble it in the opening.Center the skylight frame in the opening and
temporarily place shims (see Fig. 7). Once the frame is in place, measure
the diagonals to make sure the unit is square.Adjust frame and re-shim
until it is square, then install screws through endcaps to hold them in
position.
For Outside Mount— Pre-drill holes in headboxes to match holes in
endcaps.Outside mount units are generally too large to attach in one
piece, so take apart the frame for installation. On the layout lines, attach
each headbox through the endcap holes using the long, non-painted
screws.Next, place each side channel by sliding its channel locator black
plastic tab into the headbox endcap matching slot.Make sure side
channels are on the layout lines, and attach using screws through the face
of the channel.Cover screw holes with colored plastic plug buttons.
➅ For Inside Mount— Loosen adjustable channel mounting angle fasteners,
and slide the angles out until they meet the jamb (see Fig.8).Fasten with
#8 x
3
/ 4 " screws.Re-check the straightness of each side channel, then
tighten the angle to side channel screws.
3/8" adjustability
3/4"
Figure 8
Cable Support System
NOTE: If your Skylight FlexShade does not utilize a cable support system,
skip this section and go to “Roller Assembly/Installation”.
For Inside Mount—
➀Make sure Skylight unit is square.
➁Fasten cable support plates to structure through outboard holes in plate
(see Fig.9).If #10 x 1
1
/ 2 " screws provided are not adequate, installer will
need to provide fasteners appropriate to site conditions.
➂Attach loop at one end of cable to hook on cable attachment plate at
spring roller headbox.Run cable the full length of the opening, and
through the hole at the lower plate in the motor end headbox.
➃Attach remaining cable loop to turnbuckle, which in turn attaches to upper
cable attachment plate in motor end headbox.
➄Tension cable by tightening turnbuckle until cable is straight. NOTE: Do not
overtighten, but make sure cable is as taut as possible.
For Outside Mount—
➀Make sure unit is square.
➁Install the motor roller and spring roller assemblies by following the
instructions in the “Roller Assembly/Installation”section.
➂Remove finished channel covers from from support channels.
➃Attach support channels to the side channels through the pre-drilled holes
(see Fig.10).Make sure fuzzy protective strip along bottom of supports
channels face inside, away from the headboxes.
➄Tension cable by tightening turnbuckle until cable is straight. NOTE: Do not
overtighten, but make sure cable is as taut as possible.
➅Re-attach channel cover with fasteners provided.
Please Note: If there is not enough slack in the cable to allow you to attach
both channel supports, unhook turnbuckle from support on operator end of
unit.After attaching both channel supports to side channels, you can re-attach
turnbuckle.
NOTE: Above view shown with face/bottom covers removed from headboxes.
➂For Outside Mount—Measure opening and unit and compare the two (see
Fig. 6).The Skylight FlexShade should be about 5
1
/ 2 " larger than the
opening to be covered; the length should be about 8" longer than opening
(11"-12" longer if slat bar and headboxes are all to be outside opening).
Side view (Slat Bar in Opening)
Headbox
End View
Opening Width
Opening Width + 5
1
/ 2 "
Opening Length
Side Channels
Figure 6
Note: Skylight FlexShades can be installed up and down slopes, but not
sideways along slopes. Headboxes must be installed level.
Figure 7
Cable Centerline
C
LC
L
Turnbuckle
7"
Motorized End Spring Roller End
Figure 9
Figure 10
Shims
Support Angles
Operator Headbox
Spring Roller Headbox
Side Channel
Side Channel
Channel covers
removed for
clarity
Support Channel
Channel Cover
Turnbuckle
Cable
Support
Channels

Roller Assembly/Installation
➀Re-install motor/roller assembly by generally reversing the steps in the
“Installation Preparation”section.
➁Re-install the spring roller by generally reversing the steps in the
“Installation Preparation”section.Note that the notch on the spring roller
must be positioned to face out, toward the frame, not in toward the motor
end headbox (see Fig.11).
Figure 11
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➂Wedge something soft, such as Styrofoam, between the spring roller and
its headbox to keep the spring roller from moving.
➃Feed Kevlar
®
ribbon down through the side channels to the take-up reels
on the motor roller assembly, using the ribbon feed tool provided (see
Fig. 12). Make sure ribbon does not twist: a twisted ribbon will cause
shade to lock up.
Self-tapping screw
Kevlar
ribbon
Punch holes for
screw - do not
try to drill.
Roller
Spring washers
Slat Bar
Slat Bar
Extender 4-40 x
1
/ 4 "
screw on
window side
R
Figure 13
Single Shade Wiring Diagram
Internal Shade Wiring
White (Common)
Black (Up)
Red (Down)
Green (Ground)
Control
switch Single gang box by others
Min. 4" x 2
1
/ 8 " x 1
7
/ 8 " deep
Brown
Black
Red
To 115V Line
Dashed wiring by electrician
Adjustments
➀Adjust limit switches so the fabric can be completely drawn or retracted
without the slat bar leading edge going beyond the fabric retention guides
located at the upper end of each side channel.Limit switches are set by
the installer.
A. Fully depress both limit switch push buttons, then operate switch to
make sure system works properly.
B. Raise shade to desired “up”stop position.
C. Set upper limit by depressing and releasing the proper push button
(see Fig. 15).
D.Lower shade to desired “down”stop position.
E. Set lower limit by depressing and releasing the proper push button.
NOTE: Limit switches can be set with a single motor switch on a test cord
furnished by Draper, Inc.upon request.For multiple unit installations, each
shade’s limit switch must be set before hooking them up to a group control
system.
➁Once adjustments have been completed, re-install headbox covers.
Electrical Connections
Shade operates on 115V., 60 Hz. current.
Shade is shipped with internal wiring complete and control switch(es) fully
boxed. Shades plug into junction box located inside headbox.Wiring to
controls and electrical must then be completed from the junction box box.
Connections should be made in accordance with attached wiring diagram, and
wiring should comply with national and local electrical codes.
All operating switches should be “off” before power is connected.
NOTE:This wiring diagram is for standard right-hand motor placement,
fabric from rear of roller. It also applies for left-hand motor placement,
fabric from the front of the roller. For left hand motor placement with
fabric from rear of roller, or right hand motor placement with fabric from
front of roller, Red becomes“Up”and Black becomes “Down.”
For multiple shades or low voltage wiring, consult diagrams provided
with control.
Push
Buttons
Figure 15
Note: Be careful when starting the slat bar and fabric into the side channels to
avoid tearing the fabric.Use a screwdriver or the ribbon feed tool to work the
ribbon under the pulley.
➄Remove the screw (with washer) in each pulley and re-install through hole
in Kevlar
®
ribbon (see Fig.13).Be careful not to “strip”the screw hole.
➅Remove wedge from spring roller.
Figure 12
Notch faces away
from motorized end
Ribbon
feed tool
Ribbon

If you encounter any difficulties installing or servicing your Skylight FlexShade,
call your dealer or Draper, Inc., Spiceland, Ind., [phone], fax (765) 987-
7142, or e-mail [e-mail].
1- Fabric Guide RH
2- Fabric Guide LH
3- Channel Locator RH
4- Channel Locator LH
5- Side Channel
6- Grommet
7- Take-Up Reel
8- Idler Gudgeon
9- Retainer Clip
10- Reel Tape
11- Slat Bar Extender
12- Slat Bar
13- Nylon Bushing
14- Motor
15- Endcap
16- Mounting Angle
17- Trim Angle
18- Steel Stay
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Skylight FlexShade ExplodedView
Inside (Jamb) Mount
Outside (Face) Mount
Face Cover
Face Cover
Take-up reel
Access cover
2" dia. motorized roller
Channel locator Side channel
Back cover Take-up strap
Slat bar Cloth
4"
3
1/2"
3/4"
3/4" x 1" adjustable
mounting angles
Grommet
Fabric retainer
Channel liner
1
3/4" dia. spring roller
Access cover
Mounting
angle
Back cover
4"
2
3/4"
3/4" x 1" perimeter
support angle
3
1/2"
Side channel
Direction of Fabric Travel
Take-up reel
Access cover
2" dia. motorized roller
Channel locator
Side channel
Back cover
Take-up strap
Slat bar
Cloth
4"
31/2"3/4"
Grommet
Fabric retainer
Channel liner 13/4" dia. spring roller
Access cover
Back cover
4"
2
3
/ 4 "
31/2"
Side channel
Direction of Fabric Travel