Section 2 - Mounting / Assembly - Draper FlexShade F MO Series Installation & Operation Instructions

Dual Roller Coupled Motorized FlexShades

Section 2 - Mounting / Assembly

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Section 2.1 - Operating the Retractable Coupler Shaft
Please Note: Custom products/installations may not be reflected by this document.
Draper Coupled FlexShades utilize a locking retractable shaft
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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
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
an additional 1/3"of a turn.
coupler assembly)
3. To lock shaft in place when extended, rotate metal ring clockwise ¼ turn.
Please Note: There is no retractable shaft in
the idler end assembly on the idler end shade
. This idler assembly
(furthest from the operator)
utilizes a sliding pin and retainer clip.
Section 2.2 - Operator-end Bracket Assembly
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
C. Idler-end panel width.
3. Mount the operator-end bracket assembly
Ensure the outside edge is aligned with the marked location.
Please Note: Installer is responsible for selecting mounting hardware
appropriate for site conditions.
Section 2.3 - First
(Operator-end)
1. If desired, the proper location of the coupler bracket assembly can be verified.
Otherwise, proceed to step 2.
A. Installer #1 attaches
the operator end to the
operator-end bracket.
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
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
7. Raise shade to upper limit.
(Requires two (2) installers)
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.
(Fig. 2)
(Fig. 1)
(as viewed facing the coupler assembly)
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.
(Fig. 3)
; and
(s)
(Fig. 3 for bracket/endcap types)
Fabric Roller Assembly
(Fig. 4)
B. Installer #2 slides the coupler
bracket onto the coupler shaft of
the fabric/roller assembly to be
installed, and holds in place.
.
(see "Operating the Retractable Shaft" and Fig. 2)
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(Standard Hardware)
to hold roller assemblies in
(as viewed facing the
Figure 3
Idler-end
Endcap Fascia
.
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.
C. Verify and mark location
and set fabric/roller
assembly aside.
. This will hold the first unit
(see sections on limit adjustment and field adjustments)
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Figure 2
Coupler Bracket
Assembly-Fascia
Figure 4
.
Motor End
Endcap Fascia