Section 1 -
Preparation for Installation
1
Make sure mounting surface is strong enough to hold the FlexShade XL.
Please Note:
It is the responsibility of installer to use appropriate fasteners for the mounting surface.
2
Verify unit measurements, and make sure it will fit in the desired location.
Please Note:
The Hembar does not retract into the Headbox.
This will need to be accounted for if mounting over a swinging window or door.
3
Mounting brackets MUST be installed with a gap of 1¾" (45mm) between the End Cap and the Mounting Bracket
edge (See Fig. 1). Mark wall, jamb or ceiling. Brackets must be spaced no more than 5 feet (152cm).
4
Drill small starter holes (if necessary) in mounting surface.
Section 2 -
Mounting Headbox with Brackets - Wall Installation
Attaching Mounting Brackets
1
Attach mounting brackets to the wall using #10 flat head screws
installed flush with bracket. Be sure to use AT LEAST 2 of the
top mounting holes (See Fig. 2).
2
Attach Headbox to brackets and tighten Set Screws (See Fig. 2).
3
You are now ready to mount the Side Channels (See Page 2).
Section 3 -
Mounting Headbox with Bracket Ceiling Installation
Attaching Mounting Brackets
1
Attach mounting brackets to the ceiling using #10 flat head
screws installed flush with bracket.
Mounting bracket must be secured to the overhead building
structure (See Fig. 3).
2
Attach Headbox to brackets and tighten Set Screws (See Fig. 3).
Section 4 -
Pocket Installation
The FlexShade XL can also be installed in a pocket in the ceiling.
The minimum depth of the ceiling pocket for installation of the FlexShade XL is
5
5
/
8
" (158mm). (See Fig 4).
1¾”
(45mm)
END
CAP
MOUNTING
BRACKET
Figure
1
OVERHEAD
STRUCTURE
Tighten Set Screws
Figure 2
OVERHEAD
STRUCTURE
Figure 3
Tighten Set Screws
W
ALL
5”
(127mm)
5
5
/
8
”
(143mm)
5”
(127mm)
Figure 4
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FlexShade
®
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