Castec Skystar Installation Instructions Manual

Skystar 600 Skylight Shade

[Roll Shades for Skylight Windows]

Installation Instructions

SKYSTAR

Installation Instructions

Thank you for purchasing your new Skystar™ skylight shade. It has been custom-made from the
highest quality materials to the dimensions you specified. With proper installation and care, it will
provide you with many years of beauty and trouble-free use.

Note: Unless the shade is very small, you will need an assistant to help with the installation.

Main Components

• Motor assembly
in fascia

• Shade assembly
in fascia

• Side channel x 2

Tools Required

• Metal measuring tape

• Level

• Awl

• Pencil

• Ladder or stepstool

• Power drill with the

Figure 1: Skystar Skylight Shade

Figure 1 Skystar 600 Skylight Shade

following bits:

− ¹⁄₄″ hex driver with

extended shaft
(8″ to 12″)

− Masonry drill bit

(if mounting
surface requires)

Skystar 600 Folding Skylight Shade Installation Instructions 1

SKYSTAR [Roll Shades for Skylight Windows] Installation Instructions

Rev. 5/1/2007

Rev. 6/12/2015

Components and Hardware

Shade and Motor Units Side Channel Mounting Screw

Figure 2 Components and Hardware

1

¹⁄₂

″ self-tapping hex head

Important Information on Fasteners

The shade components must be securely
attached to the mounting surface. The
screws included are self-drilling and can be
installed to metal or wood surfaces.

For other surfaces, use special fasteners

Figure 3 Special Fasteners

designed for your mounting surface (not included). See Figure 3 for examples. When selecting
your fastener, make sure it is designed to support the weight of the product being installed.
Follow the fastener manufacturer’s instructions carefully.

Definitions

For identification purposes, “top of the opening” refers to the side of the opening where the shade
roll is mounted; “bottom of the opening” refers to the side of the opening directly opposite the side
with the shade roll.

Skystar 600 Folding Skylight Shade Installation Instructions 2

SKYSTAR [Roll Shades for Skylight Windows] Installation Instructions

Rev. 5/1/2007

Rev. 6/12/2015