Section 2 -
Side Channels
Caution:
For motorized units, make sure POWER IS OFF before making any
electrical connections. Use extreme caution when working with
electric motors.
1.
FOR ALL:
Install side channels
(NOTE: Ensure side channels, headbox, and sill
channel are square)
.
A.
Install channel locater and fabric retainer in top of each side channel. Lightly
tap channel locater with a rubber mallet to en- sure it is fully seated in side
channel. Slide into place
(Fig. 6)
.
B.
For face mount, side channel mounts on surface of wall or window mullion.
Fasteners go through side channels. Plug buttons should be used to cover
holes
(access and mounting holes will be pre-drilled)
(Fig. 7)
.
C.
For inside or jamb mount, attach mounting angles to side channels. Install side
channel with mounting angle toward window, if depth will allow, so it is not
visible
(it can also be installed toward room)
. Bottom edge of mounting angle
must be mounted flush with bottom edge of side channel. Fasteners will go
through mounting flange
(Fig. 7)
.
Section 3 -
Check Shade Fabric
2.
FOR ALL:
Install sill channel between
side channels using appropriate
fasteners
(Fig. 8)
. On some large
LightBlocs, sill channel is replaced by
an angle.
Please Note:
Be sure of a centered and
snug fit between side channels.
3.
FOR ALL:
Re-install roller assembly
by generally reversing procedures in
Section 1.
FOR SPRING ASSISTED CLUTCH OPERATOR:
Spring has been pretensioned
in factory. Notch on spring roller should be positioned down. Rotate roller so that
spear end can be worked out of slot in spear endcap. Remove roller assembly
from headbox.
4.
FOR MOTORIZED UNITS:
Complete electrical wiring according to national and
local codes.
Please Note:
Opaque caulking around perimeter of cover, side channels, and sill
may be necessary for complete light block—especially for jamb mounts where
window openings are not square.
1.
With fabric and slat fully raised, pull slat bar forward, out of headbox and
in front of side channels.
2.
Activate operator
(crank, spring roller, bead clutch, or electric)
to
completely lower shade fabric. Repeat several times. With the shade
fabric hanging in front of side channels, check fabric hang. Shade fabric
should hang straight and equally spaced between outside edges of side
channels.
3.
If misalignment still occurs, correct by sticking a small
(approximately 2")
piece of cloth tape directly to roller to affect direction the fabric runs.
(For
example, fabric hanging too far left may be corrected by placing tape on
right end of roller beneath fabric. This, in effect, makes that end of the
roller larger, therefore taking up more fabric.)
Fabric Guide
Figure 6
Face Mount
Jamb Mount
Plug Button
1" x
3
/
4
" angles
toward window
(standard)
Figure 7
Bottom edge
of mounting
angle must
be mounted
flush with
bottom edge
of side
channel
Figure 8
Inside Mount
1
3
/
8
" H x ¾" D
Face Mount
2¾" H x ¾" D
Slat Bar
Side Channels
Lip along bottom edge of headbox
Figure 9
Fabric Guide
Rivet
Fabric Retainer
Light Seal
Fabric
Stay Pocket
Steel Stay
Side Channel
¾" x 2 ¾"
Channel Locator
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LightBloc FlexShade
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