Step 1: Mark holes for installation
Be sure to mount the brackets to a wood stud. If a wood stud cannot be located, an anchor
must be used (not included). Visit your local hardware store for more information.
Step 2: Install brackets
Before you can hang your solar shade, it will help to mark the holes where you will put
your screws. Figure D will help you determine where your holes should be located.
Shade Type
Fabric width
Screw to screw
measurement
Total width
(installed)
Approximate weight
4’ x 6’
46.49’’ (118 cm)
46.89’’ (119 cm)
48” (122 cm)
3.1 lbs (1.41 kgs.)
6’ x 6’
70.53’’ (179 cm)
70.92’’ (180 cm)
72’’ (183 cm)
4.3 lbs (1.95 kgs.)
8’ x 6’
94.56’’ (240 cm)
94.95’’ (241 cm)
96’’ (247.81 cm) 5.6 lbs (2.54 kgs.)
Remove the Bracket
Covers from both Brackets,
then secure the Clutch Bracket
and Plug Bracket with the
provided wood screws
(see Fig. F).
Do not replace the Bracket
Covers at this time.
WALL MOUNT
CEILING MOUNT
Figure B
Figure C
Step 3: Install solar shade
Figure F
Figure D
Your Silver Series shade can be installed against a wall (Fig B) or against a
ceiling/overhang (Fig C). Your shade is already prepared for either installation; no
changes to the brackets are necessary.
IMPORTANT: if you are installing
against a wall, you must leave
approximately 1 1/2’’ clearance above
the brackets to allow the shade to slide
into the Plug Bracket (Fig E).
At least 1.5’’
Figure E
To install your shade, start by attaching the Clutch (with chain) to the Clutch Bracket
(Fig G). Note: make sure the chain hangs down, towards the ground.
Next, slide the Plug with pin into the Plug Bracket. Note: the Plug (with pin) should slide
into the metal disc on the Plug Bracket (Fig H).
Figure G
Figure H
Figure J
Push brackets in, towards shade
to reduce slack
Now re-install the Bracket Covers.
If your shade moves side-to-side, you
may want to adjust the brackets to re-
duce any movement between the shade
and the brackets.
To prevent your shade from moving
from side-to-side, roll your shade down
and loosen the screws slightly. Push
the brackets in, towards the shade and
retighten screws. (Fig J)
