The provided document is an installation manual for a "Channel Guide" system, likely a type of outdoor blind or screen system, manufactured by Rollease Acmeda. The manual, version 3.0, was published in September 2023.
Function Description
The Channel Guide system appears to be a shading or screening solution designed for outdoor use, likely for patios, pergolas, or windows. Its primary function is to provide shade, privacy, or protection from elements by guiding a blind fabric within side channels. The system can be installed with either a "Box" (cassette) or "Open Bracket" configuration, suggesting flexibility in aesthetic and installation requirements. The "Channel Guide" name itself implies that the blind fabric is secured and guided along vertical channels, which helps to keep the fabric taut and prevent it from flapping in the wind. The inclusion of a "Weight Bar SB07 Latch" indicates a mechanism to secure the blind in a desired lowered position, adding stability and functionality. The system is designed for precise installation, with instructions emphasizing leveling and alignment to ensure proper operation and an aesthetically pleasing finish.
Important Technical Specifications
While specific numerical technical specifications like dimensions, material types, or motor power are not explicitly listed in a dedicated section, the manual provides several clues:
- Installation Dimensions:
- Side guide alignment for open brackets: 120 mm (4 3/4") for face fix, 125 mm (4 15/16") for top fix.
- Maximum fixing centres for recess fix side guides: 750 mm (29.5") with a typical 100 mm (3.9") from the ends.
- Maximum distance for securing side guides together with a flat head screwdriver: 600 mm.
- Fixings: The manual repeatedly states, "Use appropriate fixings to suit application," and "Ensure 2 fasteners are used per side" for both box and open bracket installations. For the SB07 latch, specific screws are mentioned: "HD82-2366-010008 screws must be used with locks (#6 x 8mm)."
- Blind Width Measurement: The manual defines "W = Width of blind" and provides guidance for checking horizontal installation dimensions (W1 at the top, W2 at the bottom). It specifies that if W1 and W2 are equal or within 5mm of each other, installation can proceed. If not, packing may be required to level the channel guides.
- Blind Drop Measurement: "D = Drop of Blind" is defined. The manual notes that in cases of uneven ground, D1 and D2 (drop measurements) may not be equal, and the smallest value should correspond to the blind drop. Side rails may be supplied in different lengths for aesthetic reasons in such scenarios.
- Fascia Cover: A "Box 120 off-cut may be required to support the front cover over wider spans," suggesting the "Box 120" refers to a specific size or type of box system.
- Motorization: The manual includes a step "FEED THROUGH MOTOR CABLE (FOR MOTOR ONLY)," indicating that the system is compatible with motorized operation.
- Retainer Clip: The "Retainer Clip MKII" is mentioned for securing the idler adapter.
Usage Features
- Installation Flexibility: The system supports various installation methods:
- Fixing Types: Face Fix, Side Fix, and Top Fix for both Box and Open Bracket installations.
- Recess Fix: Detailed instructions for recess fixing side guides are provided.
- Ease of Installation: The manual aims to guide installers through a step-by-step process, including:
- Obstruction Checks: Emphasizing the need to prepare the installation space, potentially by cutting into architraves.
- Leveling and Alignment: Detailed steps for checking and correcting for uneven surfaces at the top, centre, and bottom of the installation space.
- Component Assembly: Clear instructions for inserting the blind into the box, attaching retainer clips, and feeding motor cables.
- Side Guide Integration: Steps for marking out side guide positions, locating fixing rails, and inserting fabric into side guides.
- Secure Locking Mechanism: The "Weight Bar SB07 Latch" allows the blind to be secured in a desired locked position.
- Aesthetic Considerations:
- The manual suggests using packing to ensure channel guides are level if horizontal dimensions are uneven, contributing to a better visual finish.
- It also mentions that side rails may be supplied in different lengths for a "better aesthetical finish to blind" when the ground is uneven.
- "Trims to conceal packing (if required)" are listed as additional items, further indicating attention to finished appearance.
- User Interaction:
- The blind fabric and weight bar need to be lifted out to insert the fabric into the side guides during installation.
- A "noticeable 'click'" indicates correct seating of the booster head/idler pin into the adapter.
- Side guide front covers are inserted, and a flat head screwdriver is used to secure the side guides together, with clear "Unlocked Position" and "Locked Position" visuals.
- The "TOP LIMIT" should be set "as close to the box as possible."
- Testing: A dedicated step "TEST BLIND TO ENSURE IT IS OPERATING CORRECTLY" is included, with visual cues for correct and incorrect operation.
Maintenance Features
The manual does not explicitly detail maintenance features or schedules. However, some aspects can be inferred:
- Component Replacement: The modular nature of the system, with separate components like the box, open brackets, blind, side channels, and latches, suggests that individual parts could potentially be replaced if damaged, rather than the entire system.
- Adjustments: The ability to set the "TOP LIMIT" implies a degree of adjustability for the blind's operation.
- Cleaning: While not mentioned, typical outdoor blind systems require periodic cleaning of the fabric and channels to ensure smooth operation and longevity. The design with side guide front covers might offer some protection to the internal mechanisms.
- Spring Compatibility: The "DOCUMENT CHANGE NOTES" indicate that "Removed 63mm spring tension chart" and "Removed spring compatibility" in v3.0. This suggests that previous versions might have had specific spring-related maintenance or compatibility information, which is no longer relevant for this version, possibly due to design changes or simplification. This could imply a shift towards more standardized or integrated spring mechanisms, or a focus on motorized systems where spring tension is less critical for user operation.
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