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Contents

Overview -

 Components .......................................................................................1

PLEASE READ -

  Important Installation, Safety, 

Cleaning and Maintenance Information ...............................2

Section 1 -

 Site Preparation ................................................................................3

Section 2 -

 Mounting Headbox with Brackets ..................................................3

Section 3 -

 Mounting Headbox in a Recessed Pocket ....................................4

Section 4 -

 Installing Side Channels: Preparation ...........................................4

Section 5 -

 Attaching Side Channels to Headbox ............................................5

Section 6 -

 Mounting Side Channels Into Recessed Pocket .........................6

Section 7 -

 Channel Adaptors .............................................................................6

Section 8 -

 Limit Setting: RTS Obstacle Detection Motors ............................7

Section 9 -

 Limit Setting: Standard and Quiet Motors ....................................8

Section 10 -

 Complete Electrical Connection ..................................................8

Section 11 -

 Hem Bar Liner ..................................................................................9

Section 12 -

 Anti-Insect Brush Seals .................................................................9

Section 13 -

 Cable Exit..........................................................................................9

Section 14 -

 Dimensions.....................................................................................10

Section 15 -

 Component Dimensions ..............................................................11

Draper, Inc.  |  411 S. Pearl St. Spiceland, IN 47385 

draperinc.com  |  765.987.7999  |  800.238.7999  

© 2021 All Rights Reserved 

FORM: FS_ZIPXL_Inst20

FlexShade

®

 ZIP XL

XL exterior shading system, ZIP detail creates weather/shading barrier that  

protects against wind, sun, snow, and insects to maintain a comfortable space

INSTRUCTIONS

INSTALLATION & OPERATION

If you have any difficulties installing or servicing your  

FlexShade ZIP XL, call your dealer or Draper, Inc. 

Overview -

 Components

POWER DRILL

PENCIL

2

1

TAPE MEASURE

HARDWARE

 

(by others) 

LEVEL

PLIERS

CRIMPING TOOL

WIRE STRIPPERS

 CAUTION 

Read and understand 

all warnings before 

beginning installation.

LASER LEVEL

HEX WRENCH

TOOLS REQUIRED

PERSONNEL REQUIRED

HEA

DBO

X

SHA

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FAB

RIC

MOUNTING

BRACKETS

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END

CAP

SIDE

CHANNEL

SIDE

CHANNEL

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of FlexShade

®

 ZIP installation 

videos. These videos do not 

replace the written instructions, 

but offer valuable help. 

Curved headbox shown.  

Angled available.

Summary of Contents for FlexShade ZIP XL

Page 1: ...d IN 47385 draperinc com 765 987 7999 800 238 7999 2021 All Rights Reserved FORM FS_ZIPXL_Inst20 FlexShade ZIP XL XL exterior shading system ZIP detail creates weather shading barrier that protects against wind sun snow and insects to maintain a comfortable space INSTRUCTIONS INSTALLATION OPERATION If you have any difficulties installing or servicing your FlexShade ZIP XL call your dealer or Drape...

Page 2: ...adboxes pockets wall clips and other hardware must be installed level Unit must be level and square 6 Never leave the area while operating the unit during installation maintenance or normal operation unless it is secure and safe 7 Before testing or operation carefully inspect the entire area and path of the shade and areas underneath the shade to be sure no persons or objects are in the area 8 Tur...

Page 3: ... brackets are level and aligned 4 Attach Headbox to brackets and tighten Set Screws Fig 3 A 5 Mount the Side Channels Section 3 1 Attach Mounting Brackets to ceiling using 10 flat head screws installed flush with bracket USE ALL FOUR 4 mounting holes Fig 3 B 2 Attach Headbox to brackets and tighten Set Screws Fig 3 B 3 Mount the Side Channels Section 3 Caution Hem Bar does not retract into the Hea...

Page 4: ...d Pocket Optional FlexShade ZIP XL can also be installed in a pocket in ceiling 4 Mark wall or jamb and drill small pilot holes in mounting surface Please Note Recommended attachment of Side Channel to structure is minimum of every 24 61cm B A C DO NOT remove Neoprene cushions If they come off reattach with double sided tape SIDE CHANNEL COVER Jam b M ount Pilot Hole W all M ount Pilot Hole Wall M...

Page 5: ...ngaged in Headbo 2 Insert Zipper on one side of Hem Bar into Fabric Retainer in Side Channels 4 Attach Side Channel to mounting surface using appropriate fasteners IMPORTANT Side Channels must be installed parallel plumb and square with a tolerance of 1 8 3mm 5 Repeat Steps 2 4 for the other Side Channel 6 Re attach Side Channel Covers using the screws removed in Step 1 Please Note Failure to use ...

Page 6: ...e remaining Side Channel mounting location Please Note Installer is responsible for providing space and clearance to mount headbox above wall structure W A L L W A L L 2 51mm 1 Insert provided U Channel PN C090 061 into recessed cavity in building structure Secure the U Channel using appropriate hardware by others Please Note Installer is responsible for selecting mounting hardware appropriate for...

Page 7: ...tons until motor moves down then release Use UP and DOWN buttons to move shade to correct lower limit and press MY STOP 4 While motor is at lower limit hold UP and MY STOP buttons until motor moves up then release The shade should move to upper limit and stop 5 Next hold MY STOP button for five seconds until motor jogs 6 Put motor into USER MODE by pressing small programming button Fig 4 on the ba...

Page 8: ...ach limit switch must be set prior to connecting to system Motor must be installed so limit switches are pointed up or accessible 7 Operate shade to desired down stop position Set limit by turning proper socket toward to lower limit and to raise it 8 Operate shade to desired up stop position Set limit by turning proper screw toward to raise limit and to lower it Please Note Each full rotation of t...

Page 9: ...HING ONLY 1 REQUIRED Cable Exit Hole Ø 11mm Figure 6 19mm 17mm Cable Exit SIDE TOP BACK 13mm SIDE Endcap F R O N T F R O N T 9 5mm 13mm 22mm 1 25mm Cable Exit TOP TOP BACK 13mm SIDE Endcap F R O N T F R O N T 9 5mm 13mm 1 30mm Cable Exit BACK TOP BACK 13mm SIDE Endcap F R O N T F R O N T F R O N T Figure 7 A Figure 7 B Figure 7 C Section 12 Anti Insect Brush Seals Optional 1 Remove the double side...

Page 10: ...eadbox Height B 5 127mm 1 41mm Celing Mount Option Wall Mount Option Top View Down 8mm 5 127mm 3 92mm 5 127mm 1 41mm SHADE HEIGHT 7 184mm Ceiling Mounted Headbox with Jamb Mounted Side Channels Top View Down 5 127mm 3 92mm 1 41mm SHADE HEIGHT 8mm 7 184mm 5 127mm Wall Mounted Headbox with Deck Mount Option Wall Mount Option FlexShade ZIP XL page 10 of 11 ...

Page 11: ...8mm 6 152mm 1 25mm 1 44mm 2 57mm 1 25mm 1 41mm 9 5mm 1 41mm 19mm 2 51mm 1 25mm 5 127mm 5 127mm 5 127mm Curved Headbox Angled Headbox Optional Channel Adaptors Side Channel Dimensions Hem Bar Dimensions Headbox Dimensions 1 38mm 1 38mm 2 4mm 19mm C073 002 6mm 1 29mm 1 41mm 19mm 1 6mm 9 5mm C090 053 3mm 1 32mm 1 38mm C104 148 1 29mm 1 41mm 1 44mm 1 6mm 9 5mm 6mm C090 054 2 51mm 2 51mm 3 2mm C090 061...

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