SelectBlinds Skylight Installation guide

CORD TENSION SHADING SYSTEM
Skylight
Installation & Care Instructions 152005 B
1/25/2021
Cellular Shades

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A few simple tools are required:
- Measuring tape
- Power drill, drill bits
-
1⁄4” Hex head and/or Phillips driver bit
- Flat Head Screwdriver
GETTING STARTED
Additional fasteners other than those sent with your shade may be required
depending on the mounting surface. Wallboard and plaster require the use of
anchors such as expansion or toggle bolts. Brick, tile or stone need special plugs
and drill bits. Remember to always pre-drill holes in wood to avoid splitting.
1 1⁄4”
Hex Head
Screw for
track (multiple
packs may
be included
depending on
size of shade
Mounting
Bracket Kit
PN: CKIT004Q3
Light Blocking
Foam Strip
PN: 20202007
PN: 1023449 (small rail)
1023640 (large rail)
qty 4
qty 1
qty 8 qty 6

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STEP 1: RETAINER INSTALLATION
Important: ere can not be
more than 1⁄4” variation in
window opening.
Install the retainer assembly
with the screws provided as
shown.
Screws should be 3⁄4” from the
front edge of the retainer.
Screws should be placed
4” in from each end and
approximately 12” apart for
intermediate screws.
Le and right tracks must
be installed parallel to each
other.
Back of retainer must
be at least 3⁄4” from any
obstruction.
4"
4"
12"
12"
12"
Attachment ScrewColor Strip
ush with
skylight
header
Minimum 3⁄4”
clearance from
back of retainer to
any obstruction
Screw
3⁄4”
Front of
Retainer
Typical Obstruction
End View

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STEP 2: BRACKET INSTALLATION
Screw mounting brackets into the
skylight header with the center of
the front attachment screw hole
1” back from the front edge of the
retainer.
Bottom brackets should be
screwed 3” in from the le and
right sides.
3”3”
Shade
Width
Top Bracket
Location
15” - 20” 2 1⁄2”
>20” - 32” 4 1⁄2”
>32”- 48” 6 1⁄2”
1” from front edge
of retainer to C/L of
attachment hole
Top bracket location depends on
width of shade (see chart)
1”
3” Bottom Brackets
see chart for top bracket placement
Top bracket positions depend on
the width of the shade. Refer to
chart for location.

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STEP 3: LIGHT BLOCKING STRIP APPLICATION
Please Note: Do not remove paper
liner from light blocking strips until
they are cut to length.
Cut 6 pieces of light blocking strip to t
in the spaces between the brackets, and
between the brackets and the window
casing, on top and bottom sills.
Remove paper lining from one piece of
light blocking strip. Apply strip to the
correct area of the sill, aligning the strip
with the center of the brackets.
Press down rmly. DO NOT stretch
strip.
Repeat for remaining pieces of light
blocking strip.
Light Blocking Strips
Light Blocking Strips
Align strips with center
of installation brackets
Light Blocking
Strip

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STEP 4: SHADE INSTALLATION
Apply supplied
silicone grease to
the ribs of guide
plugs where shown.
e guide plugs are
in the ends of the
middle rail.
Apply supplied silicone grease
to ribs of guide plugs
Track Retainer
“gro ove”
Guide Plug
Front of
Retainer
(room side)
It may be necessary to apply a small
amount of grease inside the track
retainer groove for smooth operation.
Save any le over grease in case future
applications are needed.
Tilt compressed top and middle rails
to position in retainer track. Make
sure the cords are hanging freely from
the middle rail and are not wrapped
around the guide plugs.
Insert one side of middle rail at a time
by positioning “barbed rib” on back
side of guide plug into groove of track
retainer.
Front View
Top
Rail
Middle
Rail
Bottom
Rail
Small Rail Large Rail
Track Retainer
“gro ove”
Guide Plug
SMALL RAIL
LARGE RAIL
Front of
Retainer
(room side)

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Push guide plugs into track retainer all
the way, by holding middle rail securely
and pushing rail toward reatainer until
you hear three clicks.
Make sure the guide plug is square to the
track retainer for smooth operation.
With both sides of the middle rail
snapped into the track retainer, slide
the middle and top rails up to the top
mounting brackets.
Track
(window side)
1” from front of
retainer to center of
screw slot of bracket
1”
Front of Retainer
(room side)
Li the top rail up against the bottom of
the mounting bracket so that the spring
loaded clip is engaged in the front groove
of the rail.
Push the rail back and up until the back
hooks of the bracket are engaged in the
back groove of the rail.

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STEP 5: ADJUST TENSION
Start by raising the middle rail up to the
top rail, compressing the fabric stack
tightly. is will insure the leveling of the
middle rail. Holding the middle rail in
that position, start tightening one of the
tension bolts (either side) using a at head
screwdriver.
When turning the tensioning bolt
clockwise to tighten, you should see the
slack in the cord being removed. e
tensioning bolt should not be able to
turn back by itself. If it does, you need
to tighten the nut on the back of the
tensioning bolt.
Turn the bolt until all slack is removed, but
the cord is not tight. Repeat the process
for the other side.
Cords
Tensioning Bolts

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e nal cord adjustment now needs
to be made. e number of turns in
tightening the tension bolts will vary
from shade to shade.
Start by tightening each side one
full turn. Try operating the shade
from full open to full closed. If
the shade feels tight or is dicult
to move; decrease the amount of
tension in each side equally (turn bolt
counterclockwise). If the shade won’t
stay fully open or closed; increase
the amount of tension in each side
equally (turn bolt clockwise). If the
middle rail won’t close evenly across
the bottom rail then you need to adjust
one or both of the cords to get equal
amounts of tension in each.
When installation is complete, operate
the shade up and down several times
to evenly distribute the grease.
Wipe o any excess grease to prevent it
from getting on the fabric.
Loosen
Tighten

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OPERATION
To lower the shade, pull down on the handle which is secured to the middle rail.
To raise the shade, push the middle rail up. e shade will hold at any position
when the middle rail is released.
For out of reach shades, use the optional extension pole to access the handle.
CLEANING AND CARE
e shade fabric is easy to care for. Regular dusting with a feather duster or
vacuum cleaner brush is recommended. Most stains can be blotted with a damp
sponge and mild detergent. Before using anything stronger than mild detergent
and lukewarm water, test an unobtrusive corner of the shade. If you have any
questions, call your dealer for advice.
3 FT POLE 5-10 FT POLE

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TROUBLESHOOTING
GENERAL
PROBLEM
SYMPTOM SUGGESTED REMEDY
Middle rail dicult
to move.
Tension too tight in
cords.
Screws in track
retainer interfering
with guide plugs.
Guide plugs not
inserted into track
properly.
Insucient
lubrication.
Shade too wide.
Loosen tensioning bolts.
Reposition screw 3⁄4” back from
front of track retainer (see page 2).
Make sure guide plugs are pressed
into track as far as possible and that
the top and bottom of each plug is
inserted the same amount.
Apply silicone grease (see page 5).
Recheck width dimensions. Call
dealer if cutdown is required.
Middle rail won’t
stay opened or
closed.
Tension too loose in
cords.
Tighten tensioning bolts (a quarter
turn at a time).
Middle rail not
level with bottom
rail.
Unequal tension in
cords.
Method 1: Move middle rail up to
top rail, compressing fabric. Adjust
one or both tensioning bolts to
obtain equal tension.
Method 2: Move middle rail down
to bottom rail. Adjust one or both
tensioning bolts to make middle
rail parallel with bottom rail
(tightening tension bolt will lower
middle rail on that side, loosening
will raise middle rail on that side).

MOTORIZED SKYLIGHT
Simplicity rechargeable with front access contols
Installation & Care Instructions 152766B
5/3/2022
Cellular Shades

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GETTING STARTED
A few simple tools are required:
- Measuring tape
- Power drill, drill bits
-
1⁄4” Hex head and/or Phillips driver bit
- Pencil
- Rubbing Alcohol (if mounting solar panel to glass)
Additional fasteners other than those sent with your shade may be required
depending on the mounting surface. Wallboard and plaster require the use of
anchors such as expansion or toggle bolts. Brick, tile or stone need special plugs
and drill bits. Remember to always pre-drill holes in wood to avoid splitting.
PN: CKIT002
Cable Ties &
Mounting Base
(included if solar
panel ordered)
BATTERY PACK
Shades 20” wide and wider have the rechargeable battery inside the head rail.
1⁄2”
Shades under 20” wide require the
rechargeable battery to be mounted on
the back of the head rail. is requires an
additional 1⁄2” clearance for mounting.
Shades under 20” Wide
Mounting
Bracket
2 pack
Mounting
Bracket
3 pack
PN: CKIT019Q2 PN: CKIT019Q3

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STEP 1: DETERMINE PLACEMENT OF
BRACKETS & SOLAR PANEL
Solar panel mounted
with brackets
Shade Mounting brackets
Min. of 2 3⁄4* needed
from back of shade
bracket to front of
window opening
(if ordered)
Solar Panel Mounted with Bracket
Solar panel mounted
with dual lock directly to
window surface
Shade Mounting brackets
Min. of 2 3⁄4* needed
from back of shade
bracket to front of
window opening
Solar Panel Mounted Directly to Glass
* an additional 1⁄2” clearance is
needed behind bracket for solar
panel plug
* an additional 1⁄2” clearance is
needed behind bracket for solar
panel plug

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STEP 2: BRACKET INSTALLATION
Shades are shipped with the required
number of brackets for proper
installation. End brackets should be
located approximately 3” from either
end. Depending on the width of the
shade, additional brackets may be
necessary, evenly spaced between the
two end brackets.
Using the installation bracket as a
template, measure to the edge of the
bracket and mark the hole locations
with a pencil for drilling. When
mounting brackets, make sure they are
in line.
3”
STEP 3: INSTALL SOLAR PANEL
IF NOT USING SOLAR PANEL SKIP TO STEP 4
e solar recharge unit should be placed
where is gets the maximum amount of
sunlight per day. In most cases this can be
achieved by mounting the unit directly to
the glass with dual lock.
Brackets are provided if attaching to the glass
is not possible.
e brackets may be mounted several
dierent ways depending on the application
(window depth, window width, etc.).
e unit requires 19” minimim window
width to mount horizontally.
Bottom portion of the bracket
may be lowered if needed for
more sun exposure.
Bracket can be mounted
behind or next to shade
mounting bracket.
Note: only two of the holes are
threaded.
3”

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Bracket Method
If using brackets, set the bottom groove
of the unit onto the bottom bracket
hook. en press the top of the unit
until it snaps into place.
If space is limited it may be easier to
attach the brackets to the solar unit
before screwing the brackets in place.
INSTALL SOLAR RECHARGE UNIT
Dual lock Method
Clean the ends of the solar panel where the
dual lock will go with rubbing alcohol. When
dry, remove the release liner from two pieces
of the dual lock and adhere them to the plastic
caps. Make sure to put the dual lock on the
face (black side) of the panel (not the side with
the LED lights). Attach mating pieces of dual
lock to the pieces on the panel.
Clean the window surface with rubbing
alcohol. When dry, remove the release liners
from the remaining pieces of dual lock and
attach the solar panel to the glass, pressing
rmly to adhere.
Place Dual lock here

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is remote control has 14 channels. Before linking the remote, determine
which shade(s) you want on which channel. All shades linked to a remote will
also automatically be programmed to the “ALL” channel.
e 14 Channel remote may also be used to operate top down-bottom up cellular
shades. You can not mix a standard bottom up only shade and a TD/BU shade
on the same channel.
Remove plastic lm from the front of the
remote.
Remove screw from the back of the remote and
slide cover down and o. Do not replace cover
until shades have been linked
If battery is not already installed in the remote
follow the instructions on page 18.
1. Rotate the door over the contols up. e door is located at the right end of the
head rail.
2. Make sure the On/O switch on the motor is set to “ON”
3. Select the channel that you want to link the shades to, using the CHANNEL
selector button. e button will scroll through channels in ascending order only.
e remote will go back to channel 1 aer channel AL. See next page to disable
unused channels.
4. Conrm that the channel selected is set for bottom up only
shades by looking to see if a number 1, 2 or 3 shows in the le
of the display. If a number is shown, deactivate the Top Down/
Bottom Up function for that channel by pressing the RAIL
SELECTOR and DOWN buttons at the same time until the rail
selector number disappears from the le side of the screen.
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Important: Please read through this section completely before beginning.
01
1
1
Setting
Button
On/O
Switch
Up = On
Down = O
STEP 4: LINK REMOTE
C
R
2
4
5
0
Channel
Display
Stop/Favorite
Down
Channel
Rail
Selector
Front
Conrm Limit
Back (cover on)
Up
Back (cover o)
Jog on/o switch
Screw
Cover
slides
o

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e 14 channel remote has the option of turning o
unused channels, making channel selection easier.
Press and hold both UP and DOWN buttons for
3 seconds until 00 Channel displays. Release the
buttons and the 00 will start to ash.
Press the UP or DOWN button to select the required
number of channels (between 1-14).
Press and hold the CHANNEL and RAIL selector
buttons at the same time to conrm selection. e
display will go back to channel 01.
Follow the same process if you need to re-add
channels.
Channel
Display
Stop/Favorite
Down
Channel
Rail
Selector
14 Channel Remote (front)
Up
DISABLING EXCESS CHANNELS
5. Press the SETTING button on the motor until the motor starts to beep.
Release the button immediately aer the beeps start. e motor will make 4
fast beeps followed by 5 long beeps. Press the CONFIRM button on the remote
anytime during the series of long beeps. It must be pressed before the last long
beep. e motor will respond with 3 fast beeps/jogs conrming that the shade
has been linked
6. Close the door over the controls.
7. Repeat steps 1-6 to program the rest of the channels.

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Start with the top rail/fabric assembly. e top rail is
the rail with the motor in it.
Position the rail with the front lip (A) resting on the
hooks of all the brackets. Push the rail rmly up and
toward the window until the groove on the rail snaps
into place, (B) as shown.
STEP 6: INSTALL TOP RAIL
A
B
STEP 5: ATTACH SOLAR PANEL
IF NOT USING SOLAR PANEL SKIP TO STEP 6
Use the included cable ties and cable tie mounting
base to bundle any excess wires.
e mounting base may be adhered to the back of
the head rail or any other convenient surface.
Plug the solar unit into the motor
recharge port on the back of the
control end before installing the
shade if there will be ½” to 1” of
clearance behind the headrail. If
there is greater than 1” clearance
the shade may be installed prior to
connecting the solar unit.
Connect Solar
Unit Here

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STEP 7: INSTALL BOTTOM RAIL
Use the remote to lower the bottom rail all the way down so that it can be
attached to the mounting brackets.
Channel
Display
Stop/Favorite
Down
Channel
Rail
Selector
14 Channel Remote (front)
Up
Select the desired channel with the
CHANNEL buttons. e channel will show
in the display screen. If an “AL” is displayed
the remote will control all 14 channels at
once.
Press the DOWN button to lower the shade.
Position the rail with the front lip (A) resting on
the hooks of all the brackets. Push the rail rmly
down and toward the window until the groove on
the rail snaps into place, (B) as shown.
A
B