Draper Battery Powered FlexShade Installation Instructions

1 Inspect all boxes to make sure you have received the proper shades and
parts. Controls may be shipped separately, or in same carton as shades.
2 Open cartons lengthwise.
3 All brackets, fascia, and other hardware must be installed level. Shades
must be level and square.
4 It is the installer's responsibility to make sure appropriate fasteners are
used for mounting surface.
5 Please follow installation guidelines carefully. Failure to do so invalidates
warranty.

Mounting Brackets and Endcaps

1 Mark wall, jamb or ceiling for placement of mounting brackets.
2 Drill small starter hole in mounting surface (if necessary).
3 Mount brackets or endcaps using appropriate fasteners for surface (see
Fig. 1 for bracket and endcap types). For endcaps, snap on endcap covers.
Mounting Brackets
Universal Bracket
Operator End
(Left Standard)

Retrofitting Battery-Powered Motor to Manual Shade Roller

(skip this section if installing new shades)
Please Note: For 1½" rollers only.
1 Retract shade. If necessary, remove fascia or headbox coer, then remove
shade from brackets or endcaps by reversing steps in "Shade Installation"
section below.
2 Remove bead chain clutch from roller (see Fig. 2).
3 Slide battery powered motor into roller (see Fig. 2).
4 Continue to "Battery Mounting" and "Shade Installation" sections.
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Installation Instructions

Battery Powered FlexShade by Draper
Caution
Endcaps
Idler End
Endcap Covers
(Right Standard)
Figure 1
Figure 2
For information on installing optional
Solar Panel Kit please see page 3.
Printed in U.S.A.

Battery Mounting

1 Mount battery wands to wall using provided mounting clips (see Fig. 3). Be
sure to locate the battery wands where they can reach the motor without
interfering with shade/roller operation.
Please Note: If mounting the battery wands vertically, small plastic grips are
provided to slide onto the battery pack and create a snugger fit in the bracket.
NiMH Battery Wand (Solar Rechargeable)
16 / " long x /
1 11
8 16
Reloadable Wand (AA lithium Batteries NOT INCLUDED)
18" long x / " diameter (screw-on cap is ¾" diameter)
11
16
Battery Wand
16" long x 11 / " diameter
16

Shade Installation

1 Place operator (motor) end notches into slots on bracket, then depress
spring-loaded pin on idler end and place in hole in endcap (See Fig. 4).
Discard the chain guide cover and screw included in the hardware bag.
2 Connect battery packs together, and to motor.
1 Place groove along top of fascia over endcaps, and snap into place (see
Fig. 5).
If you encounter any difficulties installing or servicing your Battery Powered FlexShade,
call your dealer or Draper, Inc., Spiceland, Ind., (765) 987-7999, or fax (765) 987-7142.
Figure 3
Battery Wand Size
" diameter
Discard
Figure 4
Fascia
Figure 5