Futureguard Vivista User manual

The Vivista
RETRACTABLE WINDOW DROP SHADE
PROFESSIONAL • TECHNICAL • INSTALLATION • GUIDE
Vivista extended
Vivista retracted
Vivista Drop Shade
without Hood
Vivista Drop Shade
with Weatherguard Hood
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GUIDE
Weatherguard Hood, closeup

1: PREPARING THE INSTALL
Determine your shade mounting location on the wall or soffit. Lay the Vivista roller tube and bracket assembly on a clean flat surface with
the wall brackets in place. Measure the full width of the assembly including the end brackets. The bolts’ holes for securing the bracket to
the wall are 1½" in from the outside of each wall bracket. Remove the pin end wall bracket and use it as a guide to mark the wall with the
location of each end bracket based on the full width measured earlier. If mounting on the wall above a window, make sure it is located high
enough to prevent the fabric roll from rubbing on any window trim or drip edge.
2: INSTALLATION OF THE BRACKETS AND ROLLER ASSEMBLY
Remove the end bracket from the motor or gear drive and mount both brackets to the wall
or soffit with the proper fasteners. Use the top and bottom round holes in the bracket for
the fasteners. (See Fig 2A) The idler end bracket has a plastic bushing to receive the pin end
of the roller tube.
IF HOOD EQUIPPED: (See Fig 2B) If your shade was ordered the an optional
Weatherguard hood cover, install the “L” shape hood bracket behind each roller tube
end bracket and install any additionally included “L” shape hood brackets evenly
spaced in line with the two end brackets.
IF OVER 20’ WIDE: If your Vivista shade is over 20' wide it will come with either a center
roller support(s) or a split roller coupling.
IF YOU HAVE CENTER SUPPORT(S): They should be bolted to the wall inline with
the end brackets and on the seam(s) on the fabric near the center of the shade
fabric roll. Measure the seam location(s) in from the end of the shade and install
the center support(s) at that location.
IF YOU HAVE A SPLIT ROLLER COUPLING: The coupling and two mounting
brackets are to be installed in line with the end brackets at the proper location
based on each roller tube section.
Lift the roller tube and front bar assembly into place by inserting the pin end into the bushing
and swinging the motor or gear into place and securing with the bolts previously removed.
If the unit has a center coupler, be sure to align the roller tube fabric grooves on each roller
tube when inserting the square pins into the center coupling.
TOOLS NEEDED:
MOUNTING INSTRUCTIONS: Please read these instructions carefully before proceeding with assembly and installation.
before proceeding with assembly and installation
For Vivista assembly & installation, you will need:
Drill and bits
Level
Tape measure
Screw drivers
Adjustable wrench
9/16" socket and ratchet wrenches
10mm and 13mm open end wrenches
2.5mm Allen wrench
The Vivista
INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS
Note: This shade may be mounted directly to a wall
with optional hood and side covers, or under the soffit
without a hood and side covers. Not recommended for
installation over operating casement windows.
It is critical that the mounting lag bolts be installed into a stud or double header board. Plywood sheathing or equivalent will
not support the shade. Heavy duty toggle bolts may be used on ½" or thicker sheathing. If mounting to any surface other than
a wood framed structure, please consult with a fastener supply company for the proper fastener recommendation.
NOTE: Be sure the fabric is positioned to be rolling off the top of the roller tube.
If not, you have to rotate the assembly 180 degrees.
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Fig. 2B
33 ⁄16”
1”
41
⁄8”
1
⁄2”
3
⁄8”
3
⁄8”
3
⁄4”
4
1
⁄ 8 ”
2
3
⁄ 16 ”
3
3
⁄ 16 ”
1
9
⁄ 16 ”
1
9
⁄ 16 ”
11
⁄ 16 ”
1”
1
1
⁄ 2 ”
1
⁄ 2 ”
1
⁄ 4 ”
1
⁄ 2 ”
1
⁄ 2 ”
1
⁄ 2 ”
Weatherguard
Hood
L-shaped
Hood Bracket
Roller Tube
End Bracket
Fig. 2A

3: INSTALLATION OF THE CABLE GUIDES
The guide cables are to be installed vertically in line with the two
end mounting brackets (Fig. 3A). The cable kit includes both wall
mount and floor mount brackets, two cable and two small “barrel
nuts” for securing the cable.
Mount the appropriate bracket to the wall or floor directly in line
with the shade wall mount bracket.
Thread a nut and washer about a third of the way onto threaded
stud on the bottom of the cables.
Insert the bare end of one cable through the hole in the bottom
mount bracket; then feed through the hole in the end of the
bottom hem bar; then through the small hole on the bottom
edge of the wall bracket closest to the back of the shade. Feeding
the cable from the outside to inside on the wall mount bracket
will have the cleanest appearance
Slide the small barrel nut over the end of the cable. Pull the cable
slightly taut and tighten the screw on the barrel nut to secure. Cut
off any excess cable. If necessary, tighten the cable by turning the
nut on the bottom stud. Repeat with the second cable.
4: ATTACHING THE OPTIONAL WEATHERGUARD HOOD
Slide two “T” bolts for each wall bracket into the slots on the
underside of the hood.
Place the hood onto the brackets, center and secure with the nuts.
Install the end covers with the Phillips sheet metal screws.
If your shade is gear operated the installation is complete. If
you have an optional motor proceed to the motor section for
programming and limit switch setting instructions.
5: OPTIONAL MOTOR INSTRUCTIONS:
If your shade is equipped with a 3-wire RTS remote control
motor, please identify which motor you have and follow the
programming and limit switch settings on the next page. If your
motor has a 4-wire pigtail, please contact Futureguard for wiring
and limit setting instructions.
Fig. 3A
5”
15
16
4”
1
8
7”
3
4
Bottom Hem Bar
Threaded Stud
Guide Cables

SOMFY ALTUS NON-OVERRIDE RTS REMOTE CONTROL MOTOR PROGRAMMING AND LIMIT SETTING INSTRUCTIONS
Connect the power by plugging in the motor or hard wiring. Initiate Programming On the transmitter, press and hold both the UP and DOWN simultaneously
until the shade jogs. A jog is a brief up and down or in and out motion. In PROGRAMMING MODE, the shade will move only when the UP or DOWN is held (or
momentary fashion).
Check the Direction of operation If hand-held transmitter direction is not properly programmed, Eolis/Soliris RTS sensor will not function in the manner it was
intended. Damage to motorized shade and injury may occur as a result. Check Directions Press and hold UP or DOWN. When pressing DOWN product should go
down or out. If shade does not correspond with UP or DOWN you must REVERSE the output direction. To reverse output direction, simply press & hold the (STOP)
until the shade jogs. The down button should now cause the shade to open.
Set the Upper Limit:
STEP 1: Bring the shade to desired UPPER limit stop point with the UP button. Press and hold both (STOP) and DOWN simultaneously until the shade starts to
move, then release. If the shade stops when the buttons are released, take it back to the UPPER limit and repeat. Stop the motor when desired LOWER limit
is reached. You can adjust by pressing UP or DOWN after stopping the motor.
Set the Lower Limit:
STEP 2: Press and hold both (STOP) and UP simultaneously until the shade starts to move, then release. The shade will stop at the UPPER limit that was previously
set.
Confirm Limit Settings STEP 3: Press and hold (STOP) until the shade jogs to confirm the limit settings. A jog is a brief up and down motion. In case of
problems with setting of limits during PROGRAMMING MODE, turn the power off to the motor for 2 seconds and then back on to reset the motor. Please
return to PROGRAMMING MODE to initiate programming process.
To Change the Lower Limit:
STEP 1: Press DOWN to send the shade to its current LOWER Limit.
STEP 2: Press and hold both UP and DOWN simultaneously until the shade jogs. Use the Up/Down arrows to adjust the shade to its new lower limit position
STEP 3: Press and hold (STOP) until the shade jogs, to confirm new limit.
Adjust to a new UPPER limit position:
STEP 1: Press UP to send the shade to its current Upper Limit.
STEP 2: Press and hold both UP and DOWN simultaneously until the shade jogs. Use the Up/Down arrows to adjust the shade to its new upper limit position.
STEP 3: Press and hold (STOP) until the shade jogs, to confirm new limit.
Lock in the Transmitter.
Press and hold the small programming button on the back of the transmitter with a nail. The motor will jog and now should run without having to
continuously hold the up or down button.
To add an additional transmitter/channel or sensor:
Press the PROGRAMMING button on the back of the already programmed transmitter until the motor jogs. Then, press the PROGRAMMING button on the
additional transmitter or sensor that you would like to add until the motor jogs. Test new transmitter or added sensor.
SIMU BY SOMFY MANUAL OVERRIDE RTS REMOTE CONTROL MOTOR PROGRAMMING AND LIMIT SETTING INSTRUCTIONS
Install the manual override shaft in the motor to allow manual hand crank operation.
Connect the power by plugging in the motor or hard wiring.
Initiate Programming On the transmitter, press and hold both the UP and DOWN simultaneously until the shade jogs. A jog is a brief up and down or in and out
motion. In PROGRAMMING MODE, the shade will move only when the UP or DOWN is held (or momentary fashion).
Check the Direction of operation If hand-held transmitter direction is not properly programmed, Eolis/Soliris RTS sensor will not function in the manner it was
intended. Damage to motorized shade and injury may occur as a result. Check Directions Press and hold UP or DOWN . When pressing DOWN product should go
down or out. If shade does not correspond with UP or DOWN you must REVERSE the output direction. To reverse output direction, simply press & hold the (STOP)
until the shade jogs. The down button should now cause the shade to open.
Setting the Limits:
Note the triangle arrows next to the motor limit screws. The triangle points in the direction of the roller tube rotation. If the power cord protrudes from the bottom
of the motor, the forward screw will control the DOWN and the back screw will control the UP.
STEP 1: Press the transmitter to run the motor in the selected direction.
STEP 2: If the motor stops on its own before reaching the desired stop, turn the appropriate limit screw in the positive(+) direction. Every 2 to 3 turns of the limit
adjustment screw will allow the motor to travel about 1 inch further. After every few turns of the limit adjustment screw, use the transmitter to move the
motor to the new limit position. (If the motor does not stop on its own before reaching the desired limit, go to step 4.)
STEP 3: When you are approximately at the desired limit position, use the transmitter to run the motor away from the limit 2 to 3 feet, and then back. This will
allow you to see precisely where the limit is set. Make small adjustments and repeat.
STEP 4: If the motor does not stop on its own at least 6 inches before the desired limit position, stop the motor with the transmitter. Then turn the limit
adjustment screw in the negative (-) direction. Confirm that the motor is stopped at the limit and set the limit as per step 2. If the motor is not stopped at
the limit, continue turning the limit adjustment screw (up to 120 turns may be required).
STEP 5: Set both limits at the desired UP and Down positions.
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