desired overall length of the rod should be determined and the aluminum track cut
according to the following equation prior to attaching the end and motor pulley housings.
Length
The purpose of the equation
of
aluminum track = overall length
3-314''
is
to offset for the length that the end and motor pulley
housings add to the overall length.
90
make
important for one
degree cuts and remove any burrs that may affect smooth operation; this
-
way applications.
Splicing Tracks
Center opening
less
5-1/4"
Total length
A
hack saw can be used to cut the track. Use care to
1-1
12"
is
most
For applications larger than
9',
two tracks must be spliced together using the supplied
splice. Tracks should be cut equal in length to ensure the splice will be centered in the
rod.
One-way
For one-way operations, cut only one track to adjust length.
Place
splice furthest away
from motor end.
NOTE
Insert tracks equally into
:
slice
butting them together. (Fig.
1
)
Fig.
1
Rod
Assembly for Center Opening Applications
Allow yourself ample working area. Depending on the model of rod assembly and the
provided cable length, the end and motor pulley covers can be
assembly
1.
Remove twist
.
ties
from cable and care
-
as
far
as
20'
apart during
fully uncoil to prevent tangles.
2.
Loosen screws and remove securing
plates from each end of the temporary
(Fig.
track.
3.
Detach end and motor pulley housings
2)
Closing plates
A
Screwdriver
from temporary track.
4.
Remove closing plates from temporary
track. Discard temporary track.
5.
Stretch end and motor pulley housings
out to the fullest distance the cable will
allow. Make sure the cable
is
not tangled.
Position each closing plate near
its
re
Enb pulley housing
Temporary track
-
/
Motbr pulley housing
Fig.
2
spective pulley housing.
6.
Starting
at
the motor pulley housing
end, lay the cable into the aluminum
track about
making sure
it
4
"
twisted. While gently applying tension
(pulling) on the cable, insert the closing
3)
plate into the track. (Fig.
Be
keep the cable on the outside of the
4)
wheels. (Fig.
Attach the motor pulley
housing to the track. Make sure the
track is butted up to the stop inside the
cover. Repeat operation
again making sure wire
at
other end,
is
not twisted or
crossed. Reinstall securing plates to
motor pulley and end pulley housings.
is
not
sure to
Fig.
3
4
LWheei
of
closing
plate
Fig.
4
NOTE
:
When inserting the closing plates into
the aluminum track, make sure the
cable stays on the outside of the wheels.
4)
(Fig.
the
in
housings. (Fig.
7.
Loosen the cable retaining screw on the
Also check that the cable rides
groove of the pulley in both
5)
top of the closing plate that has the
overlap arm. The screw
need
only be
loosened; be careful not to remove
completely. (Fig.
6)
it
Motor
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Pul:y
pulley
housing
\Aluminum
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Fig.
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8.
With pliers grab
all
pull
excess cable. (Fig.
keeping tension on the cable, re
the
screw. Check
sleeve
that
(A)
and gently
7)
-
the cable rides
in the groove of the pulley in both
If
housings.
7
and
8.
not, realign and repeat steps
Move the closing plate by hand
to make sure that the movement
smooth.
by:
cable
pulley wheel, or
any of these are the
If
it
is
not,
it
can be caused
(1)
The cable
is
not properly routed around the
is
twisted,
(3)
The cable
case,
make appropriate corrections.
(2)
is
Fig.
While
tighten
is
The
Fig.
not riding correctly in the groove of the pulley. If
1
'
9.
Adjust center-position of draperies by
loosening the cable retaining screw on
the closing plate without the overlap
8)
The
arm. (Fig.
loosened; be careful not to remove it
completely. This will let the closing
plate slide on the cable allowing adjust
ment to achieve center (or desired
position). Some resistance will be felt
IO.
Using a screwdriver or the handle end
of
the provided wrench, lift out and
remove the temporary
the motor pulley housing and discard.
(Fig.
9)
screw need only be
steel
spacer from
as
I
-
\
Cable retaining scre
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I
I
11.
With the provided wrench turn the ten
sion-adjusting bolt clockwise leaving
gap between tension plates of approxi
mately
nickel. (Fig.
NOTE
Rod lengths in
quire more tension
of the cable on the pulley wheels.
1/16",
:
or the thickness of
IO)
excess
of
IO'
to
prevent slipping
may
re
-
a
a
-
-
\
"V
Fig.
Fig.
9
10
12.
After again making sure the movement
is
of the closing plates
sleeve
pliers, crimp the
excess cable. (Fig.
13.
The rod assembly comes
However,
fasten the arm to the closing plate (Fig.
same side, (on the same closing plate). (Fig.
so
(6)
up to the closing plate. With
sleeve
11
it
can just
as
to project toward the interior of the room once the rod has been mounted.
smooth, move
and cut off the
)
set
up to have the motor mounted on the right side of the rod.
as
easily be placed
at
the left side by removing the two screws that
12),
reversing the arm and reattaching to the
13)
The overlap arm should be attached
Fig.
11
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Fig.
12
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