Installation Instructions
Manual FlexShades by Draper
Copyright © 2006 Draper Inc. Form ManualFlexShade_Inst06-R2 Print ed in U.S.A.
Mounting Brackets or Endcaps
➀ Mark wall, jamb or ceiling for placement of mounting brackets.
➁ Drill small starter hole (if necessary) in mounting surface.
➂ Mount brackets using appropriate fasteners for surface (see Fig. 1 for bracket/
endcap types).
Bead Chain Brackets/Endcaps
Idler End
Clutch End
Shade Installation
Note: See Figure 3 below for specifi c operators.
➀ Place operator end onto its bracket.
➁ For bead chain, place spring-loaded pin into bracket, carefully depress pin by push-
ing the shade roller toward left bracket, slip notches on operator end into right
bracket, then press down to lock in place. Be sure chain loops through two endcap
slots closest to the wall. For cranks, place operator end fi rst, then slide notched pin
Idler End Operator End
Bead Chain Clutch
(Continued on back page)
Spring Roller Brackets/Endcaps
Left
Right
Spring Roller
Left
Right
Crank Endcaps
Idler End
Operator End
Figure 1
Crank
Idler End
Operator End
Figure 3
Caution
➀ Inspect all boxes to make sure you have received the proper shades & parts.
➁ Open cartons lengthwise.
➂ All brackets, fascia, headboxes, pockets, wall clips, and other hardware must be
installed level. Shades must be level and square.
➃ Please follow installation guidelines carefully. Failure to do so invalidates warranty.
Left and right, ceiling, wall, and jamb Optional Bracket Covers (1
5
/
8
" only)
Inside
Outside
Ceiling
Inside
Outside
Ceiling
Stop Balls
Please Note:
Crank operated FlexShades do
not have stops; if crank oper-
ated FlexShades are lowered
too far, fabric can come loose
from the roller.
Left Right
Left Right
Left
Right
Left Right
➄ For endcaps, snap end covers into place (see Fig. 4).
Figure 4
Use stop balls provided
by Draper. Stop balls by
others may be too small,
and become lodged in the
clutch mechanism.
➃ Set upper and lower travel limits by installing stop balls to bead chain (crimp closed
using pliers) (see Fig. 3 above). Be sure to use the stop balls provided in hard-
ware packet by Draper. Stop balls by others may be too small, and become
lodged in the clutch mechanism.
Please Note: If shade fabric is uneven, see “Troubleshooting” on page 2.
end into slot. For spring roller, place right (pin) end into bracket, then rotate spear
end into left bracket.
➂ If #8 clutch is provided, attach snap-on cover to back plate of chain guide using
screw (provided) in back hole (see Fig. 2). If #16 clutch is provided, use only back
plate portion of chain guide.
Figure 2
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