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Motorized FlexShade Dimensions

Maximum bundle diameter dictates the size of headbox 

with endcaps, fascia with endcaps, and standard brackets, 

which is governed by the size of shade and choice of fabric. 

Consult

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 to determine which size is required for your 

installation. Hardware details shown on page 16. 

Motorized FlexShade

The simplicity of shades with the  

versatility of motorized operation.

• MOTORIZED FLEXSHADES are available in any size from 2 through 

4 wide. Larger sizes are available with FLEXSHADE 2 or COLOSSAL 

FLEXSHADE.

• Furnished with mounting brackets.  Optional fascia cover, headbox, 

and extruded aluminum pockets with bottom closure are available.  

See pages 6 & 7 for hardware details.

• Up to 5 MOTORIZED FLEXSHADES can be coupled together to reduce 

the number of motors required.

• Available with a variety of motor options including: quiet, built-in 

radio frequency control, battery or low voltage operation.  See page 5 

for details.

• Wall switch included with each shade, or choose one of our versatile 

control options.  Details on pages 5 and 6.

• Depending on size of shade, battens may be used to assure a smooth 

flat surface.

Dimensions, drawings and specifications available at: 

www.draperinc.com/go/MotorizedShade.htm.

Motorized FlexShades with SheerWeave 2000 fabric, 5% openness, and 

IntelliFlex controls, SGC4. Carol Grotnes Belk Library, Appalachian State 

University, Boone, NC. Installation: Bonitz Contracting Company, Inc., 

Concord, NC. Architects: Pease Associates, Inc., Charlotte, NC; Shepley 

Bulfinch Richardson and Abbott, Boston, MA; McCraken & Lopez P.A., 

Charlotte, NC. Photography: © Martin Fox Photography, Fairview, NC.
Motors are installed on the right-hand side as standard. They may be 

specified on the left.

Standard bracket

Optional endcap  
and fascia

    Headbox/Endcaps 

  Standard 

    or Fascia/Endcaps 

 

Brackets

   

Small  Large 

 

Small  Large

 

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A² 

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B² 

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C¹ 

¹¹⁄₁₆ 

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C² 

⅝  ⁵⁄₁₆ 

 

D¹ 

⅜ 

⅝

 

D² 

 

 

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F¹ 

⅜ 

⅝

 

E² 

¹⁄₁₆ 



On the Cover:

Heifer International Headquarters, Little Rock, 

AR. Newly constructed in February 2006, the 

94,000 sq. ft. building was recognized by the 

American Institute of Architects as one of 

the “Top Ten Green Projects” in the United 

States in 2007. The Heifer project utilizes both 

motorized and manual 

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for solar control. 

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installation by Blind 

Ambition, and photography © Timothy 

Hursley, both of Little Rock, AR.

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Summary of Contents for GC4

Page 1: ...FlexShades Solar Control Shading Systems...

Page 2: ...INC introduced FlexShade Systems a line of window shades designed for the commercial market These products employ the highest quality and value today For more than 00 years DRAPER has continued to ma...

Page 3: ...rk for accessing building performance and meeting sustainability goals Based on a system of prerequisites and credits LEED registered projects earn points and then are awarded one of the four certi ca...

Page 4: ...sure a smooth at surface Dimensions drawings and speci cations available at www draperinc com go MotorizedShade htm Motorized FlexShades with SheerWeave 2000 fabric 5 openness and IntelliFlex controls...

Page 5: ...Motor with built in low voltage controller with 3 wire pigtail and data cable No external motor controls required Great motor for integration into automation systems Compatible with Intelligent motor...

Page 6: ...both group and individual controls programmable bus dry contact or RF The smartest shades are controlled with SPGC4 SC1 ISO Relay SGC4 GC4 R2D7 Sun Sensor Intelli ex Wall Switch 12 channel Transmitte...

Page 7: ...xShade 2 Intermediate Sized Motorized Shades with Your Choice of Hardware Styles and Colors FlexShade 2 is an intermediate sized shade in between Motorized FlexShade and Colossal FlexShade Available i...

Page 8: ...se is fully enclosed except for slot allow ing fabric passage Bottom closure panel may be removed manually for access to roller and drive unit Patent pending Eyebolts for hoisting shade do not lift sh...

Page 9: ...Operator Easily operate tall shades wide shades even groups of shades from a single controller All shades are raised or lowered to exactly the same height Compact bi directional gear assembly can be m...

Page 10: ...ing style locking mechanism operates more smoothly than other devices on the market Spring mechanism can be replaced easily in the eld Fabric Attachment Fabric is attached to roller with an industrial...

Page 11: ...d without tools for unobstructed access into the case for installation of the window shade The shade motor in roller or clutch with attached shade fabric can be installed at a later date in seconds wi...

Page 12: ...xShade Provides complete blackout Ideal for audiovisual applications Choose from our room darkening fabrics For details see our website at www draperinc com go LightBloc htm When SB is speci ed our ex...

Page 13: ...inside mount with 4 x 4 headbox and 2 dia spring roller Skylight FlexShade with E Screen 5 at Lawrence North High School Installation SPD Textile Drapery Inc Photography Brian Bookwalter All of India...

Page 14: ...lors FlexShade Panels with Screen2 XL2 by Hexcel 3 openness mount ed above Clutch operated FlexShades in the Teen Room at New Castle Henry County Public Library New Castle IN Installation Fred Mann Ph...

Page 15: ...d can be mounted either right standard or left as preferred Stainless steel bead chain is standard Dimensions drawings and speci cations available at www draperinc com go Roman htm Snugfold Snugfold s...

Page 16: ...ter line of roller and may be wall or ceiling mounted Ideally install FlexShade Coupling System in Draper Type D Pocket or existing pocket Coupled units may also be installed in and Draper ceiling poc...

Page 17: ...ng nishing allows for later installation of shades Pockets are nished in white FlexShades are installed using standard ceiling brackets Draper s Type D Pocket cross section dimensions are deep x high...

Page 18: ...e www daylighting org for more details Texyloop see www texyloop com internet gb for more details Con dence in Textiles see www oekotex com for more details Energy Conservation The chart at the right...

Page 19: ...o make recommendations for window shade openness factor to control glare and work station re ections for UV protection and for better view through capabilities Openness factor is the percentage of ope...

Page 20: ...of the state Please visit us 24 hours a day on the Web at www draperinc com to download speci cations CAD details submittals and installation instructions To receive an architectural speci cation CD...

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