
Eyebolts for hoisting screen
(not for use in mounting
case) (do not lift screen by
center of case. To insure a
safe installation, the entire
weight of the unit MUST BE
supported by the end-plates).
Case support
brackets. NOT for
use in supporting
weight of case.
Knockouts for electrical connections
(two per end) with plastic plugs*
*Left hand motor location only on Paragon
½" threaded
rod (for suspending
screen) by others.
3
/8" -16 threaded rod
(use for adjusting
deflection in extremely
long units) by others.
8"
13¼"
12"
1 Read instructions through completely before proceeding.
2 Follow instructions carefully. Installation contrary to instructions invalidates
warranty.
3 Pick up screen case from ends only. Picking case up at other points will
damage case and may damage fabric.
4 To insure a safe installation, the entire weight of the unit MUST BE
supported by the end-plates.
5 Entire bottom of screen case should be unobstructed to permit access to
bottom panel for making electrical connections or servicing.
6 Screen should be installed level (using a carpenter’s level).
7 Operating switch(es) packed separately in screen carton. Do not discard
with packing material.
8 Screen operates on 110-120V, 60 Hz., 2.5 amp current draw.
NOTE: Screen has been thoroughly inspected and tested at factory and found
to be operating properly prior to shipment.
These instructions are meant as a guide only. They do not imply any responsibility
on the part of the manufacturer for improper installation or faulty workmanship at
the jobsite.
Regardless of mounting method used, the following points apply:
1 Screen should be lifted into position only by the end mounting brackets.
Keep case level by lifting end plates simultaneously to prevent surface
damage. Draper provides eyebolts to use in hoisting the screen. DO NOT
use eyebolts to mount screen. Using both mounting holes in the mounting
brackets makes for a much more stable installation. Never attempt to lift
screen along its length.
2 The entire weight of the unit MUST BE supported by the end plates to provide
a secure installation. Anchoring of the intermediate case support brackets is
typically only needed to reduce any visible case deflection when the unit is
mounted into a ceiling pocket or ceiling tile opening. For installations that are
not recessed, the amount of case deflection is usually not noticeable.
3 Screen should be positively and securely supported so that vibration or even
abusive pulling will not weaken installation.
4 Installer must insure that fasteners used are of adequate strength and suitable
for the mounting surface chosen. Installer must also insure that wall or
ceiling structure are of adequate strength. Supporting hardware (chains,
cables, rods, etc.) must be essentially vertical.
5 Entire bottom of case must be readily accessible after installation is complete.
6 Front, back and top of case must be straight—not forced to warp or bow. Use
threaded rod and support brackets to keep large cases from warping. DO NOT
use support brackets to support the weight of the screen.
7 Do not use case to support adjacent sections of ceiling.
8 If optional ceiling flange trim kits are attached, use hardware provided.
9 If case is painted, slots on bottom of case should be shielded to protect viewing
surface from paint splatters or overspray.
Do not seal unit in ceiling until electrical connections have been made and
screen has been operated successfully.
Screen operates on 110-120V, 60 Hz., 2.5 amp current draw.
Junction box is located just above the closure panel, at the motor end of screen
(left hand motor location only on Paragon). To properly remove closure panel, two
people should follow the steps on page two of these instructions. The junction
box access plate is held closed with pan head screws and may be opened with a
Phillips screwdriver. Removal of access plate exposes red, black and white pigtail
leads and green internal ground wire per attached wiring diagram.
Screen is shipped with internal wiring complete and control switch(es) fully boxed.
Wire connecting screen 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.
All operating switches should be “off” before power is connected.
Please Note: Do not wire motors in parallel.
Please see back page for dimensional diagrams of case and optional wall
mounting bracket, wiring diagrams and instructions on removing and replacing the bottom closure.
Caution: Rough handling in transit may cancel/reset motor limit settings.
To prevent viewing surface damage, be prepared to stop descending
screen if surface begins to retract instead of stopping or if motor does
not shut off when screen has fully retracted into case.
Copyright © 2014 Draper Inc. Form ParagonEV_Inst14 Printed in U.S.A.
Installation/Operating Instructions
Paragon/Series E and V by Draper
Caution
Mounting Screen
Electrical Connections
Operation
US Patent No.
6,873,461
When screen is first operated, be cautious! Cycle unit down and up several
times to confirm satisfactory operation.
110-120V SINGLE STATION CONTROL—3-position UP-OFF-DOWN switch
permits operation to be stopped at any point. Factory adjusted limit switches
automatically stop screen when fully down or fully up.
110-120V MULTIPLE STATION CONTROL—Switches are similar in
appearance to 110-120V Single Station Control. Screen stops when switch
is released and may be restarted in either direction. Factory adjusted limit
switches stop screen automatically when fully down or fully up.
24V MULTIPLE STATION CONTROL—Three-button UP-STOP-DOWN
switches stop at any point desired, operate in any sequence. Factory adjusted
limit switches automatically stop screen when fully down or fully up.
KEY OPERATED SWITCHING—Two kinds of key-operated switches are
optionally available with this unit. 1 The key-operated power supply switch
controls power to the screen and switches. When it is “off”, the switches will
not operate screen. Key may be removed from the switch in either “on” or “off”
position. 2 A three-position key switch permits the screen to be operated
directly by key. In this case, the screen’s operator must always have a key.
RS232/Ethernet—Serial communication and network communication
optionally available with wall switches, RF or IR remote.
Limit Adjustments
Please Note: Screen limits are factory set for optimum performance of
the screen. A procedure is outlined below for minor tweaks, but any
adjustment of these limits may negatively affect the flatness of the
screen surface and could also void the warranty. Please check with
Draper prior to resetting screen limits.
CAUTION: Always be prepared to shut screen off manually when new
adjustment is being tested. Screen may be severely damaged if viewing
surface is allowed to run too far up or too far down.
CAUTION: Be sure all switches are in “off” position before adjusting
limit switches.
ADJUSTING “FULLY UP” POSITION— Remove yellow limit switch cover. Put
a small screw driver in the groove of the yellow button on the motor and press
vertically until hearing a "click". Raise the screen by pressing the "up" switch
on unit. Press the "stop" switch when the screen is at the desired position.
Then press the yellow button on motor until you hear a "click", then release.
Replace limit switch cover.
ADJUSTING “FULLY DOWN” POSITION—Remove yellow limit switch
cover. Put a small screw driver in the groove of the white button on the motor
and press vertically until hearing a "click". Lower the screen by pressing
the "down" switch on unit. Press the "stop" switch when the screen is at the
desired position. Then press the white button on motor until you hear a "click",
then release. Replace limit switch cover.
AT NO TIME SHOULD SCREEN BE UNROLLED ENOUGH TO EXPOSE
ANY PART OF SCREEN ROLLER.
CAUTION: Do NOT allow the dowel to wrap up over the roller when the
screen is running up! This could damage the screen.
Suitable for use
in environmen
tal air space in
accordance with
Section 300-22(c)
of the National
Electrical Code,
and Sections
2-128, 12-010(3)
and 12-100 of the
Canadian Electri
cal Code, Part 1,
CSA C22.1.
Caution: Do not remove the roller assembly from the case unless
necessary for repairs. If the roller assembly is removed, be sure motor
is fully re-seated in the bracket, and re-secure it carefully with the motor
retaining spring and screw (see diagram below).
Please note: Maximum torque for
tightening screw is 5 lb-inches.
Instructions
continued
on Page 2
If you encounter any difficulties installing or servicing your Paragon screen, call your
dealer or Draper, Inc., Spiceland, Indiana, (765) 987-7999 or fax (765) 987-7142.

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Optional Wall
Case Dimensions*
Mounting Bracket
No. of
Intermediate
Case Width Brackets
< 96" 0
> 96" and < 180" 1
> 180" and < 240" 2
> 240" and < 346" 3
Brackets are equally spaced from each
other and each end. For example, if the
case length is 202", then each of the two
brackets will be placed approximately
67.33" from each end (with 67.33" be
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*Please Note: Optional wall brackets add 1¾" per bracket to case length.
Wall mounting bracket hole location is 1" from end of case.
Bottom Closure Removal/Replacement
Removal and replacement of the bottom closure panel requires two people
positioned about 5' from each end of the panel. Closure should be handled as
shown in Step 5 below to prevent bowing of the closure during handling.
Step 1
Before removing bottom closure, you
must first remove screws at each end
of case (see drawing at right).
Tab-Tension Adjustment Procedure
Draper’s Tab-Tensioning System is factory-set, and under normal
circumstances will not require field adjustment. If, however, you notice
wrinkles, waves or other indications that the tensioning cables need to
be adjusted, follow the procedure below.
1 Determine which side requires adjustment.
2 Secure dowel with one hand.
3 Using Phillips-head screwdriver, depress spring-loaded adjustment screw
and slowly turn CLOCKWISE TO INCREASE tension, or
COUNTER-CLOCKWISE TO RELEASE tension. The screw adjusts in
¼ turn increments. Adjust only one increment (¼ turn) at a time.
Caution: Do not touch
or bend surface.
Step 2
Step 3
Step 4
Step 5
Caution: Be sure to replace
screws and washers at each end
of case when replacing closure!
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5 If problem still is not corrected, repeat steps 2 and 3.
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run cable from Splitter to MC1 Eye Port.
connect from Aux to Eye).
Single Station Control
Internal Screen Wiring
White (Common)
Black (Down)
Red (Up)
Green (Ground)
Dashed wiring
by electrician
Control
switch
Single gang box by others
Min. 4" x 2
1
/8" x 1
7
/8" deep
Blue
Black
Red
Location of key
operated on-off
switch if furnished
To 110-120V Line
Multiple Station Control
Internal Screen Wiring
White (Common)
Black (Down)
Red (Up)
Green (Ground)
Dashed wiring
by electrician
Red
Red
Black
Blue
Blue
Cap off with wire
nut and tape
Black
Red
Blue
Black
Single gang box by others
Min. 4" x 2
1
/8" x 1
7
/8" deep.
3 shown. More or less equally
feasible.
Location of key
operated on-off
switch if furnished
To 110-120V Line
Paragon/Series E and V by Draper
Wiring Diagrams
Please Note: Do not wire motors in parallel.
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See separate
Serial Communication-RS232
Instruction sheet
for enabling RS232
with the MC1.
Low Voltage & Wireless Control
White-Common to screen & 110-120V AC Neutral
Red-to screen (directional)
Brown-to screen (directional)
Ye llow-to 110-120V AC-Hot
Black-to 110-120V AC-Hot
Green-Ground
3 Button Wall Switch
DOWN - Black
COM - White
UP - Red
Low voltage wiring by others
Eye Port for IR Eye, RF Receiver or LED
Wall Switch. For more than one of
these, a splitter is required.
Aux Port for connecting additional LV C-III
modules (up to six total can be linked-
Dashed wiring by electrician
STOP
STOP
Control
Switches
24v DC
Red (Up)
Black (Down)
Green (Ground)
To
Line
Location of key
operated on-off
switch if furnished
Two-Way Serial Communication (RS232) with MC1
Program LED
Fuse
MC1
White-Common to screen & 110-120V AC Neutral
Red-to Screen (directional)
Brown-to Screen (directional)
Black-Hot to 110-120V AC
Green/Yellow-Ground
RS232 Data FROM Control System
RS232 Data TO Control System
Signal Ground & Manual Switch Common
Manual Switch Down
Manual Switch Up
Eye Port for IR Eye. For RF Receiver or LED
Wall Switch, a Splitter and a Power Supply
is required. Plug RF Receiver or LED Wall
Switch and Power Supply into splitter, then
Low Voltage Wiring by others
AC Wiring by electrician
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STOP
Control
Switches
Red (Up)
Black (Down)
Green (Ground)
Location of key
operated on-off
switch if furnished
To
Line