Futureguard® FlexShade Zip™ by Draper

Installation Instructions
Futureguard® FlexShade Zip™ by Draper
READ BEFORE YOU BEGIN
1 Inspect all boxes to make sure you have received the proper parts.
2 Open cartons lengthwise.
3 All hardware must be installed level. Shades must be level and
square.
4 Fasteners are not supplied by Futureguard. It is the responsibility of
the installer to make sure that appropriate ones for the mounting
surface are used. For Jamb Mounting, Futureguard recommends the
use of low profile head screws to allow the “zippers” to easily pass
through the Side Channels.
6 FlexShade Zip is designed to operate only when the fabric panel
is installed vertically, perpendicular to the ground. Angled
installations, where the Side Channels are NOT installed vertically,
may prevent the unit from closing.
7 DO NOT run down shade cloth outside of the Side Channels.
8 Please read the following installation guidelines thoroughly and
follow them carefully. Failure to do so may cause product to fall or
otherwise fail, and invalidates the warranty.
PREPARATION FOR INSTALLATION
1 Make sure the mounting surface is strong enough to hold the
FlexShade Zip.
PLEASE NOTE: It is the responsibility of the 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).
MOUNTING
BRACKET
1¾”
(45mm)
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Figure 1
ASSEMBLED DIMENSIONS
(SIDE VIEW)
FlexShade
FlexShade
Zip 92 Zip 92
DE
GHT
5 For installing units in recessed areas where there isn’t room to mount
the Headbox to the Side Channels, please see note on page 6.
(FRONT VIEW)
Flexshade
Flexshade
Zip 127 Zip 127
5"
3 /8"
3 /8"
5
5
(127mm)
(92mm)
(92mm)
35/8"
35/8"
5 /8"
(92mm)
7
SHADE
HEIGHT
15/8"
(41mm)
2¼"
(57mm)
(57mm)
15/8"
(41mm)
/8"
1
Zip 92 Curved Headbox
(Side/Jamb Mount shown)
/8"
1
(3mm)
/8"
15/8"
(41mm)
Top View Down Top View Down
/8"
1
1
(3mm)
Headboxx
Height*
2¼” (57mm)
2¼"
Gap between
Hembar &
Side Channel
(3mm)
15/16"
(33mm)
15/16"
(33mm)
Zip 127 Curved Headbox
(Surface/Wall Mount Shown)
HEADBOX HEIGHT W/O HEMBAR
* Large: Zip 127 = 5” (127mm)
Small: Zip 92 = 35/8” (92mm)
HEADBOX HEIGHT WITH HEMBAR
** Large: Zip 127 = 7¼” (183mm)
Small: Zip 92 = 57/8” (148mm)
Top View
Down
(3mm)
13/16" (30mm)
(57mm)
SHADE
HEIGHT
SHADE
HEIGHT
15/8"
(41mm)
Top View
Down
Shade Width
Fabric Width
(183mm)
(183mm)
2¼"
2¼"
(57mm)
13/16" (30mm)
Headbox Height
+
Hembar**
(127mm)
7¼"
7¼"
57/8"
(148mm)
(148mm)
(127mm)
5"
5"
(127mm)
(92mm)
5"
Shade
Height
Side
Channel
Length
¼” (6mm)
on Both Sides
2¼” (57mm)
15/8" (41mm)
Futureguard® FlexShade Zip™ by Draper
www.futureguard.net • 1-800-858-5818
Hembar Length
15/8" (41mm)
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Futureguard® FlexShade Zip™ by Draper
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DIMENSIONS — HEADBOX STYLES
5" (127mm)
5" (127mm)
5" (127mm)
3 5/8" (92mm)
3 5/8" (92mm)
5"
3 5/8"
5"
(127mm)
(92mm)
FlexShade Zip 92
Square Headbox
FlexShade Zip 127
Square Headbox
3 5/8"
(127mm)
(92mm)
FlexShade Zip 127
Angled Headbox
FlexShade Zip 127
Curved Headbox
FlexShade Zip 92
Curved Headbox
HARDWARE DIMENSIONS
4" (102mm)
4" (102mm)
1"
1 5/8”
4" (102mm)
35/8"
(41mm)
(45mm)
(25mm)
3 /8"
5
2”
71¾"
/8" (22mm)
(45mm)
(92mm)
(50mm)
(41mm)
3
1½"
½"
(38mm)
½"
(38mm)
(19mm)
/8”
(10mm)
1”
¾”
(26mm)
(18mm)
Side Channel Dimensions
1½"
(19mm)
Hembar Dimensions
(25mm)
4" (102mm)
1¾"
1"
(92mm)
1 5/8”
1"
(25mm)
1½"
(38mm)
½"
5"
(127mm)
1¾"
(45mm)
5"
2¼"
(127mm)
(57mm)
(19mm) 7/8" (22mm)
1½"
(38mm)
1¾"
1"
(45mm)
(25mm)
½"
1½"
½"
(19mm)
(19mm)
(38mm)
2¼"
1½"
(38mm)
½"
(57mm)
(19mm)
1½"
Zip 127
Mounting1½"
Bracket
Zip 92 Mounting Bracket
½"
(19mm)
(38mm)
(38mm)
½"
(19mm)
CABLE EXIT
The FlexShade Zip can be ordered with a cable exit pre-drilled in the top or back of the Headbox. If there is no
cable exit provided, you must drill one. Before drilling out a cable exit, remove the Roller Assembly from the
Headbox. (See Removing Roller Assembly section on Page 3)
Remove Three
Screws from
Endcap
Remove the 3 screws and the End Cap on the motor side of the Headbox and drill a 5⁄16” diameter hole in one of
the 3 suggested locations (See Fig. 2). After drilling, replace the End Cap and return the Roller Assembly.
Figure 2
FlexShade Zip 127
FlexShade Zip 92
½”
/16”
TOP
SIDE
25
¾”
13/8”
9
13/8”
1¾”
TOP
BACK
½”
/32”
½”
½”
/16”
9
Cable Exit Hole Ø:
5/16” (8mm)
Figure
SIDE
1¾”
BACK
ATTACHING ANTI-INSECT BRUSH SEALS (OPTIONAL)
The FlexShade Zip has optional Anti-Insect Brush Seals pre-installed along the width of the Headbox Fascia Cover.
There are also brush seals supplied for each of the Side Channels that will need to be inserted before installing the Side
Channels. After the screen is installed and before the Headbox Fascia Cover is installed, remove the double-sided tape
and apply the small brush seals to the face of the Side Channels as shown in (Fig. 3).
Insect Barrier
Brush Seal
Figure
Figure 3
Futureguard® FlexShade Zip™ by Draper
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Installing Curved, Square or Angled Headbox Zip 92 and Zip 127 Screens
With Mounting Brackets or directly to wall
If installing Zip 127 Angled Headbox supported by Side Channels, go to that section on page 5.
A — MOUNTING HEADBOX
WITH WALL BRACKETS
Attaching Mounting Brackets
1 Attach Mounting Brackets to the wall using
flat head screws installed flush with the
bracket. Be sure to use AT LEAST 2 of the top
mounting holes (See Fig. 4).
2 Place the Headbox onto the brackets and
tighten Set Screws (See Fig 5).
Tighten Set Screws
Figure 4
Figure 5
3 You are now ready to mount the Side Channels (See Side Channel Mounting section on page 4).
B — MOUNTING HEADBOX
PERMANENTLY TO CEILING OR WALL WITH SCREWS
1 Attaching Mounting Brackets to Headbox
Attach Mounting
brackets to the
Headbox as a
spacer between
the Headbox and
the wall. Leave a
1¾” (45mm) gap
between End Cap
and Mounting
Bracket (See Fig. 6),
and tighten set
screws.
3 Mounting to Celing/Wall
Figure 6
Leave a
1¾” (45mm)
GAP for
Side-Channels
Attach
Mounting Bracket
as spacer and
Tighten Set Screws
2 Removing Roller Assembly (See Fig. 7)
A. Remove screws
from bottom of
Headbox, remove
Fascia and set
aside.
B. Remove Quick
Release Pin from
Idler End of Roller
Assembly.
C. Remove Roller
Assembly —
including motor —
Idler End first, and
set aside.
Using the mounting
holes in the End Caps as
a guide (See Fig. 8), drill
pilot holes on both ends
of the Headbox. Attach
to mounting surface
using appropriate
fasteners.
PLEASE NOTE: It is
the responsibility of
the installer to use
appropriate fasteners for
the mounting surface.
CEILING
MOUNT HOLES
WALL
MOUNT HOLES
Figure 8
ALSO NOTE: If there is no cable exit provided, you must drill one
before re-installing Roller Assembly.
REMOVE
FASCIA
See Cable Exit section on page 2
4 Once the Headbox is secured to the mounting surface, re-install
Roller Assembly*, Quick Release Pin and Fascia.
REMOVE QUICK
RELEASE PIN
Figure 7
REMOVE ROLLER ASSEMBLY
Remove screws from
bottom of Headbox
5 You are now ready to mount the Side Channels (See Side Channel
Mounting section on page 4).
Futureguard® FlexShade Zip™ by Draper
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Installing Side Channels on previously mounted Headbox
If installing Zip 127 Angled Headbox, go to that section on page 5.
Preparation
1 Use 3mm Hex Wrench to remove
Screws from Side Channels and
set aside (See Fig. 9A).
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3 For Jamb Mounting, also remove
the Zip Fabric Retainer Strip and
set aside.
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Wall Mounting
Jamb Mounting
Front of Shade
TO MOUNTED HEADBOX — SURFACE MOUTED SIDE CHANNELS
See Step 6b on page 5 for Jamb Mounted Side Channels.
6a Insert the plastic Side Channel Top Guide and Fabric Retainers into
Side Channels (See Fig. 10).
Angled leg of FABRIC
RETAINER STRIP must
be oriented towards back
Insert
Side
Channel
Top
Guide
10a Repeat Steps 7a-9a for
the other Side Channel.
11a Re-attach Side Channel
Covers using the
screws removed in Step
1 under Preparation.
ZIPPER
Side
Channel
Guide
Figure 10
Side Channel Cross Section
7a Slide the first Side Channel and Zipper Retainer onto one side of
the Hembar, guiding the Zipper into the Fabric Retainer in the Side
Channels (See Fig. 11).
9a Attach Side Channel to the mounting surface using appropriate
fasteners.
IMPORTANT: Side Channels MUST be installed parallel and square
with a tolerance of +/- 1⁄8” (3mm).
End Cap
WALL
8a With the Zipper engaged in Fabric Retainer, insert Side Channel
guide into bottom of the Headbox End Cap or over the End Cap
Peg, depending on the Headbox style (See Fig. 12).
HEMBAR
PLEASE NOTE: Failure
to use provided
fasteners to re-attach
Side Channel Covers
may result in product Figure 11
failure in high wind.
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Jamb Mounting
Side
Channel
Guide
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Figure 12
FABRIC
RETAINER
STRIP
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End Cap
WALL
ATTACHING SIDE CHANNELS
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Wall Mounting
Front of Shade
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Neoprene cushions
on the retainer strip
(shown in black)
ARE NOT TO
Figure 9B
BE REMOVED.
If they come off,
replace using
double-sided tape.
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2 Remove Side Channel Covers.
PLEASE NOTE: Do NOT remove
the Bottom Caps from Side
Channels.
4 Pre-drill through Side Channels
in at least three mounting points
(See Fig. 9B).
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Side
Channel
Side Channel
Guide Properly
Engaged
in Headbox
Futureguard® FlexShade Zip™ by Draper
TO MOUNTED HEADBOX — JAMB MOUNTED SIDE CHANNELS
7b Insert Side Channel Guide into Bottom of the Headbox End Cap
(See Fig. 14).
UP
End Cap
WALL
6b Insert the plastic Side Channel Top Guide into the top of the Side
Channel (See Fig. 13).
Side
Channel
Guide
Angled leg of FABRIC
RETAINER STRIP must
be oriented towards back
Side el
Chann
Insert
Side
Channel
Top
Guide
End Cap
WALL
ATTACHING SIDE CHANNELS
page 5
Side
Channel
Side Channel
Guide Properly
Engaged
in Headbox
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Figure 13
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Side Channel Cross Section
PLEASE NOTE: Make sure Fabric Retainers go back into the Side
Channels with Fabric Guide at the top of Side Channels and angled
leg oriented toward the back (See Fig. 11 on page 4).
8b Attach Side Channel to the mounting surface using appropriate
fasteners.
10b Repeat Steps 6b – 9b for the other Side Channel.
IMPORTANT: Side Channels MUST be installed parallel and square
with a tolerance of +/- 1⁄8” (3mm).
11b Re-attach Side Channel Covers using the screws removed in Step
1 under Preparation on page 4.
9b Slide one Fabric Retainer Strip over the Zipper on one side of the
Hembar and insert into the Side Channel (See Fig. 11 on page 4).
PLEASE NOTE: Failure to use provided fasteners to re-attach Side
Channel Covers may result in product failure in high wind.
Installing Zip 127 Angled Headbox Supported by Side Channels
ATTACHING SIDE CHANNELS
SURFACE OR JAMB MOUNTING
Measure the width of the Headbox. Side Channels must be installed to
match the exact width of the Headbox and must be square and parallel.
Figure 15
1 Use 3mm Hex Wrench to remove screws from Side Channels and set
aside.
REMOVE
FASCIA
2 Remove Side Channel Covers.
PLEASE NOTE: DO NOT remove the Bottom Caps from Side
Channels.
3 For jamb mounting, also remove the Zip Fabric Retainer Strip and set
aside.
4 Pre-drill through Side Channels in at least three mounting points
(See Fig. 9 under Preparation on page 4).
5 Attach Side Channel to the mounting surface using appropriate
fasteners.
6 If jamb mounted, replace the previously removed Zipper Fabric
Retainer Strips, making sure the angled leg is toward the back and
the Zipper “funnel” is up (See Fig. 13 above).
7 Re-attach Side Channel Covers using the screws removed in Step 1.
PLEASE NOTE: Failure to use provided fasteners to re-attach Side
Channel Covers may result in product failure in high wind.
8 Wall Mount Brackets are not used when Headbox is supported on
Side Channels.
HEADBOX
MOUNTING
STUD
ZIPPER
HEADBOX
MOUNTING
STUD
HEMBAR
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FABRIC
RETAINER
STRIP
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9 Remove screws from bottom of Headbox, remove Fascia and set
aside (See Fig. 15).
Place Headbox onto the Side Channels while simultaneously
inserting the Zipper on each side of the Hembar into the Zipper
Retainer Strips in each Side Channel (See Fig. 16).
Futureguard® FlexShade Zip™ by Draper
ALTERNATE MOUNTING
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FOR JAMB RECESSED AND POCKET INSTALLATIONS
(Zip 127 Angled Only)
FlexShade Zip 127
4 ¾” (120mm)
6¼” (158mm)
3 5/8” (92mm)
3 5/8”
(92mm)
5 7/8”
(148mm)
WALL
The minimum depth of the ceiling pocket for the Flex Shade Zip 92 is 4¾”
7¼”
(120mm), and for the FlexShade Zip 127 is 6¼” (158mm). See Fig. 17. (183mm)
WALL
WALL
5”
(127mm)
FlexShade Zip 127
FlexShade Zip 92
(158mm)
If the system is installed in a recess, it is unlikely that 6¼”
there
will be
sufficient space above the Side Channels to allow the Headbox
5” (127mm) to be
mounted onto them after the channels are installed. In these instances,
we recommend using the wall/permanent mounting procedure.
5” (127mm)
5”
(127mm)
7¼”
(183mm)
Figure 17
Figure
Complete Electrical Connection
The FlexShade Zip operates on 110-120V, 60 Hz. current. Shade is shipped with internal wiring complete and
supplied with a 6' cable lead (standard). Longer lead can be substituted by removing two screws in motor end
of roller, removing lead, plugging new lead in, and replacing screws. Wire to connect shade to switch(es) and
switch(es) to power supply should be furnished by installer. Connections should be made in accordance with
attached wiring diagram, and wiring should comply with national and local electrical codes.
Radio
Technology
110-120V
Quiet
Motor
Radio
Technology
110-120V
Motors
DO NOT wire 4-wire motors in parallel without written permission from Futureguard.
All operating switches should be “off” before power is connected.
PROGRAMMING AND LIMIT SWITCH ADJUSTMENTS
Internal Shade Wiring
White (Neutral)
Black
Green (Ground)
Dashed wiring
by electrician
To 110-120V Line
RF Wall Switch or
RF Transmitter
RTS ALTUS MOTORS
INITIATE PROGRAMMING
ADD/DELETE A TRANSMITTER/CHANNEL
Connect AC to one motor at a time. Select the transmitter/channel
you want to use. Press and hold both the Up and Down buttons
simultaneously until the motor jogs, then release (a jog is a short up
and down movement of the motor).
To add a transmitter/channel, press the programming button on an
already recorded one until the motor jogs. Select the transmitter/channel
to add and press its programming button until it jogs, then release.
CHECK/CHANGE THE DIRECTION
Check the direction of operation (the motor will operate in momentary
fashion). Confirm that the Up button brings the application up or in. To
change the direction, press the Stop button for more than 5 seconds
until the motor jogs, then release. Check the direction.
SETTING THE LIMITS
Start at and upper reference point (upper limit). Press both the Stop
and Down buttons simultaneously until the motor begins to rotate,
then release. Stop the motor where you want to set the lower limit.
Adjust if necessary by pressing the Up or Down buttons.
Press and hold both the Stop and Up buttons simultaneously until
the motor rotates up, then release. Stop the motor where you want
to set the upper limit (or it will stop automatically at the initial upper
reference point). Adjust if necessary. Press the Stop for 5 seconds until
the motor jogs. The limits are now recorded.
Press the Programming button for 3 seconds until the motor jogs to
record the transmitter for user mode (the motor operates in maintained
fashion).
To delete a transmitter/channel, press the programming button on an
already recorded one until the motor jogs. Select the transmitter/chan
nel to delete and press its programming button until it jogs, then release.
SETTING THE INTERMEDIATE LIMIT
Once the limits are set the motor is in user mode. Operate the motor to
the location you would like as your intermediate position with and already
programmed transmitter/channel and press the Stop . Release and press
the Stop button again for 5 seconds until the motor jogs, then release.
Check it (to access the intermediate position press the Stop button
while the motor is at rest).
RESETTING THE LIMITS
To change the lower limit: Move the motor to its current lower limit
position and let it stop. Press the Up and Down buttons simultaneously
until the motor jogs, then release. Adjust to a new lower limit position.
Press the Stop until the motor jogs, then release. Check it.
To change the upper limit: Move the motor to its current upper limit
position and let it stop. Press the Up and Down buttons simultaneously
until the motor jogs, then release. Adjust to a new upper limit position.
Press the Stop until the motor jogs, then release. Check it.
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PROGRAMMING AND LIMIT SWITCH ADJUSTMENTS
RESETTING THE MOTOR
Dual power cut: Disconnect AC power for 2 seconds, reconnect for 10
seconds, disconnect for another 2 seconds and reconnect.
The motor rotates in one direction and stops on its own.
RTS ALTUS MOTORS
Resetting to factory mode: When the motor stops, press and hold the
Programming button (10 sec.) on an already programmed transmitter/
channel until it jogs twice, then release. There is a pause between the
jogs. Do not release the Programming button until the second jog is
complete or you will have to start from the dual power cut again.
Cleaning and Maintenance
Window covering products manufactured by Futureguard, when properly installed, should require no operational maintenance or lubrication,
except when installed in salt air environments. Most of Futureguard's standard fabrics may be cleaned at the window by vacuuming with a soft
brush attachment. They may also be cleaned by using a sponge or soft cloth and mild solution of warm soapy water. A dishwashing liquid, such as
Ivory liquid, is recommended. A clean dry cloth is recommended for the metal finish.
Salt Water Environment Care
Futureguard screens are manufactured from the finest materials available based on the requirements for performance, strength and longevity.
The frame components are manufactured with a combination of aluminum, stainless steel and corrosion-resistant carbon steel where high
strength is required. Screens exposed to salt air MUST be treated with the same care as would be given to a boat or other metal equipment in
order to prevent accelerated salt environment corrosion of the fasteners and finish.
1. The screen frame and fabric should be washed monthly with a non-detergent soap solution to clean off salt deposits. A simple hose end sprayer
like Soap Jet works well.
2. Rinse the frame and fabric with clean water and let the fabric dry in the down position.
3. In the spring and fall, remove the front cover from the head box. Rinse off any deposits with a mild non-detergent soap. Once dry, spray the
Motor Mount Bracket, Idler End Assembly and Side Channel Fabric Guides with silicone spray to provide protection and lubrication.
This simple preventative maintenance process will significantly extend the life of your screen. Salt corrosion is not covered under any
manufacturer’s warranty.