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Installation Instructions
Battery Powered FlexShade by Draper
Caution
1 Inspect all boxes to make sure you have received the proper shades and
parts. Controls may be shipped separately, or in same carton as shades.
2 Open cartons lengthwise.
3 All brackets, fascia, and other hardware must be installed level. Shades
must be level and square.
4 It is the installer’s responsibility to make sure appropriate fasteners are
used for mounting surface.
5 Please follow installation guidelines carefully. Failure to do so invalidates
warranty.
Mounting Brackets and Endcaps
1 Mark wall, jamb or ceiling for placement of mounting brackets.
2 Drill small starter hole in mounting surface (if necessary).
3 Mount brackets or endcaps using appropriate fasteners for surface (see
Fig. 1 for bracket and endcap types). For endcaps, snap on endcap covers.
Battery Mounting
1 Mount battery wands to wall using provided mounting clips (see Fig. 3). Be
sure to locate the battery wands where they can reach the motor without
interfering with shade/roller operation.
Please Note: If mounting the battery wands vertically, small plastic grips are
provided to slide onto the battery pack and create a snugger fit in the bracket.
Mounting Brackets
Universal Bracket
Endcaps
Operator End
(Left Standard)
Idler End
(Right Standard)
Figure 1
Endcap Covers
Retrofitting Battery-Powered Motor to Manual Shade Roller
(skip this section if installing new shades)
Please Note: For 1½" rollers only.
1 Retract shade. If necessary, remove fascia or headbox coer, then remove
shade from brackets or endcaps by reversing steps in "Shade Installation"
section below.
2 Remove bead chain clutch from roller (see Fig. 2).
3 Slide battery powered motor into roller (see Fig. 2).
4 Continue to "Battery Mounting" and "Shade Installation" sections.
Figure 3
NiMH Battery Wand (Solar Rechargeable)
1
/8" long x 11/16" diameter
16
Reloadable Wand (AA lithium Batteries NOT INCLUDED)
18" long x
Battery Wand
16" long x
Battery Wand Size
11
/16" diameter (screw-on cap is ¾" diameter)
11
/16" diameter
Shade Installation
1 Place operator (motor) end notches into slots on bracket, then depress
spring-loaded pin on idler end and place in hole in endcap (See Fig. 4).
Discard the chain guide cover and screw included in the hardware bag.
Discard
Figure 4
2 Connect battery packs together, and to motor.
Fascia
1 Place groove along top of fascia over endcaps, and snap into place (see
Fig. 5).
Figure 2
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For information on installing optional
Solar Panel Kit please see page 3.
Figure 5
If you encounter any difficulties installing or servicing your Battery Powered FlexShade,
call your dealer or Draper, Inc., Spiceland, Ind., (765) 987-7999, or fax (765) 987-7142.
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Surface Mount Headbox
1 Snap endcap covers onto endcaps.
2 Place endcaps into back/top portion of headbox. Using pre-drilled holes in
endcaps, mark the back/top portion of headbox for drilling.
3 Drill holes in back or top, depending on whether you will be mounting the
headbox to the wall or ceiling.
4 Attach headboxback/top and endcaps to wall or ceiling using mounting
hardware appropriate for installation site conditions.
5 Mount battery wands somewhere outside the headbox (see "Battery
Mounting" section above).
6 Install shade (see "Shade Installation" section above).
7 Place face cover on headbox (see Fig. 6).
Figure 6
RF Remote Programming Instructions
Please Note: The motor has no programming on it so it
must be learned and programmed to work on the transmit
ter that you have at the job. Here are the initial programming instructions.
7 Disconnect power to this motor and move to the next in your installation
and start with step 1. Reconnect motor to power when all motors are
programmed.
Reset Motor Instructions
If the motor is not working or responding correctly and you want to reprogram
it from the beginning and clear all previous programming, then follow this.
1 Using a paperclip, press and hold the program button on the motor head
until the motor jogs 3 times. This erases all transmitters and limits.
Setting an Intermediate Stop
This is done once the shade is in USER mode from the initial programming at top.
1 Move the motor to the mid-point location that you want the stop located.
2 Press and hold the STOP button until the motor jogs.
3 Now, if you hit the STOP button when the motor is standing still, it will move
to that intermediate location.
4 If you want to delete the stop, then go to the intermediate stop and press
and hold the STOP button until the motor jogs.
Add/Delete a Channel/Transmitter
To add a channel/transmitter:
1 Select the channel/transmitter that is currently operating the motor, then
press the programming button until the motor jogs.
2 Select the new channel/transmitter that you want to add to the motor, then
press the programming button until the motor jogs.
3 The motor should now work on both the old and new channel/transmitter.
Channel selector button
on MultiChannel
Transmitter
1 Connect the battery wand to one motor. Select the transmitter/channel to
which you plan to learn the motor. Press and hold the UP and DOWN but tons at the same time until the motor jogs, then release.
2 Check the motor run direction by pressing either the UP or DOWN buttons.
This is important because if you do step 3 without doing this step, then
you will need to reset the motor. If you need to reverse the motor direction,
then press the STOP button (middle button which might be labeled MY) for
five seconds until the motor jogs. Check the direction again to make sure
that it works.
3 Move the motor to its upper limit position. Press the STOP and DOWN
buttons at the same time until the motor starts to move down, then release.
You will stop the motor at its lower limit. You can use the UP and DOWN
buttons to adjust the motor to the correct lower limit position if need be.
4 Once the motor is at its lower limit position, then press the UP and STOP
buttons at the same time until the motor starts to move up, then release.
The motor should move to the upper limit position in step 3 and stop.
5 Once the motor has stopped at its upper limit position, then press and hold
the STOP button for five seconds until the motor jogs.
6 Now, you must put the motor into USER mode. Find the programming
button which is a small button on the back or side of the transmitter and
press it until the motor jogs. Once you have done this, then the motor will
operate in normal fashion.
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To delete a channel/transmitter:
1 Select the channel/transmitter that is currently operating the motor and
you want to keep, then press and hold the programming button until the
motor jogs.
2 Select the channel/transmitter that you want to remove, then press and
hold the programming button until the motor jogs.
3 The motor should now only work on the channel/transmitter on step 1.
Adjust Limits in User Mode
If your initial limits have changed or you want to fine tune a motor, you do
not need to reset the motor and re-program it. You can just change the limits
with these steps.
1 Move the motor to the limit (upper or lower) that you want to change.
2 Press and hold the UP and DOWN buttons until the motor jogs.
3 Move the motor to its new limit location.
4 Press and hold the STOP button until the shade jogs.
Please Note: For instructions with Programmable Timer,
please consult instructions provided with the timer.
Cleaning and Maintenance
Idlers on motorized shades may occasionally need lubrication. If lubrication is required, apply a small amount of a lithium based grease direct to the
idler pin.
Most of Draper’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 liq
uid, such as Ivory liquid, is recommended. A clean dry cloth is recommended
for the metal finish.
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Refer to the instructions on this page if you are using the optional solar
Solar Rechargeable Battery Instructions
charging kit for the Battery Powered FlexShade.
Solar Panel dims: 117/8"
x 15/8" x 7/16" (301mm) x
(40mm) x (11mm)
1 Determine location of brackets. Locate brackets so that solar panel will
be against the window, and outside the headbox or footprint of the shade,
to allow unobstructed operation of the shade.
2 Pre-drill mounting holes.
3 Mount brackets using hardware (not included) appropriate for mounting
surface.
4 Attach solar panel in brackets.
5 Continue installation of battery and shade as outline on page 1.
6 Connect solar panel and battery to motor.
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Mounting Brackets
Solar
Panel
Solar Panel
Mounting Brackets
Determine Location of Solar Panel
The solar panel must always be installed indoors, directly against the
window glass to allow as much natural light as possible to reach the panel.
Caution! Never install the solar panel on any window glass allowing less
than 65% light transmission (including Low E glass and/or window tinting), or
obstructed by a window pane or bug screen.
Always leave the photovoltaic cells unobstructed.
The three components which make up the Solar Pack must be installed on
the same side as the motor.
Install so that all components may be connected to the wire harness easily,
and that the wire harness does not interfere with the free movement of the
interior window covering.
The solar panel and battery must be mounted outside the headbox or
footprint of the shade, to allow unobstructed operation of the shade.
Rechargeable
NiMH Battery Tube
part of C041.029
Solar Pack
Solar panel
in bezel shown
taped to window
part of C041.029
Solar Pack
Optional C002.1023
Solar Panel Bracket
Kit sold separately.
NiMH Battery
must be fully
charged using
C088.003
Charger Pack
(sold separately)
The Battery is shipped from the factory inside the battery tube with a
partial charge only.
Have a service professional fully charge the battery using the compatible
Solar Pack Rapid Charger.
Refer to Solar Pack Wall Charger Instructions.
CAUTION! Use of another battery charger is a safety hazard. Disconnect
from AC wall receptacle upon completion of charge.
Mounting the Solar Panel
Caution! It is imperative that window hardware or framing does not collide
with the solar panel!
Be careful to not damage the wire harness cables during installation.
If adhering the solar panel directly onto the window glass, determine the
position of the solar panel prior to application of 2-sided tape to insure proper
Once conditioned with a pre-charge, the battery tube assembly can be
secured and hidden from view either behind, inside or next to the window
covering product hardware.
CAUTION! If installing the battery vertically, always position it with the
cable output upwards to reduce unrestrained wire from catching the shade.
adhesion the first time.
Caution: To insure a secure adhesive hold over a long period, prepare the
Glass Mounting
inside window glass prior to mounting the solar panel. The VHB adhesive tape
should never be touched directly with fingers or other contaminates prior to
adhesion.
1 Clean solar panel bezel corners and window area with alcohol prep pad.
Let dry for two minutes.
CAUTION! The wiring harness connecting the Solar Pack components
must be protected from the movement of the motorized window covering.
CAUTION! Do not change the configuration of this system to include differ-
ent connectors.
1 Connect the wire harness to the motor.
2 Connect the solar panel to the wire harness.
3 Connect the battery tube to the wire harness.
2 On a table, with the solar panel facing up, apply the 3M VHB 2-sided tape
to four corners of the solar panel bezel.
Note: The VHB tape is precut for your convenience between the top (facer)
and bottom (backer) liners. With your fingers, lift off each precut adhesive
piece so that it remains attached to the “facer” material. The opposite side of
the tape should then be released from the back liner.
3 Remove the “facers” of the applied VHB tape. Position the bezel with solar
panel facing to outdoors , then press entire panel with firm, even pressure
into the glass for 10-15 seconds. The panel is now supported by the adhe sive to glass bond but will require 24 hours of cure time to allow full
strength characteristics. Do not disturb during this period.
Activation of Motor
If the Solar Pack is being installed as an upgrade to an existing shade
installation, there is no need to reprogram the motor.
If the Solar Pack is being installed with a new motor, follow the motor
installation guide.
Normal Operation
After commissioning, the battery is trickle-charged by electrical energy
generated by the solar panel. The energy is stored in the high capacity NiMH
battery (acting like a reservoir) and the system provides uninterrupted service
through many climatic seasons. It is normal for the battery to gain more en
ergy in summer as compared to winter—the Solar Panel converts the intensity
of light to energy upon availability.
Excessive Energy Use
CAUTION! If daily motor activations exceed recommended cycles per day
as stated in the Solar Performance Chart, the solar panel will not be able to
“replenish” the battery as designed.
If the motorized shade does not operate due to an excessively diminished
battery, the battery may require a full recharge.
If the battery no longer provides adequate power to operate your motor, a
freshly charged replacement battery may be ordered.
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4¼"
¾"
17/16"
5
/8"
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23/8"
Battery State of Charge
Battery Preparation
Battery Tube Install Location
Connections
Commissioning
Product in Use
1½"
5
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