DRAPER EXT FLEX CRN Exterior Outdoor Crank Operated Shading System Instruction Manual

DRAPER EXT FLEX CRN Exterior Outdoor Crank Operated Shading System

Overview – Components

EXT FLEX CRN TOOLS REQUIRED

• PENCIL
• TAPE MEASURE
• LASER LEVEL
• LEVEL
• POWER DRILL
• WIRE STRIPPERS
• HARDWARE (by others)
• PLIERS
• HEX WRENCH
• CRIMPING TOOL

NOTE:
Draper® recommends the 32-VC:VG Crimping Tool available from www.nicopress.com
CAUTION
Read and understand all warnings before beginning installation.
PLEASE READ – Important Installation Information
Caution:

1. Inspect all boxes to make sure you have received the proper shades and parts. Crank may be shipped separately, or in same carton as shades.
2.  Open cartons lengthwise, taking care not to cut into cardboard shipping container.
3.  Before mounting shades, verify measurements on label provided with shade, and ensure unit is installed at correct width.
4.  All endcaps, fascia, pocket headbox, and other hardware must be installed level. Shades must be level and square.
5. Read the following installation guidelines thoroughly and follow them carefully. Failure to do so may cause product to fall or otherwise fail, and invalidates warranty.
6. Installer is responsible for selecting mounting hardware appropriate for site conditions.

PLEASE READ – Safety Information
Important Safety Information
WARNING
Improper installation and use of the Exterior Crank-Operated Flex Shade® can result in serious injury or death. Primarily, injuries can occur if the unit falls due to imprecise installation, mishandling of the shade during installation or installation on an insufficient wall or ceiling structure. Please use extreme care.

1. Please read the following installation guidelines thoroughly and follow them carefully. Failure to do so may cause product to fall or otherwise fail, and could result in serious injury.
2.  Installation and calibration of the shade should only be performed by an authorized, qualified, and experienced professional.
3.  Do not affix the unit to wall or ceilings that have inadequate strength to permanently hold the unit during use. It is the owner’s and installer’s responsibility to confirm the wall or ceiling to which the unit attaches is sufficient to permanently hold the weight and stress loads of the unit at all times. Draper®, Inc., is not responsible for improper installation, application, testing, or workmanship related to the product at place of installation.
4.  It is the installer’s responsibility to make sure appropriate fasteners are used for mounting.
5.  All brackets, fascia, headboxes, pockets, wall clips, and other hardware must be installed level. Shade unit must be level and square.
6. Never leave the area while operating the shade during installation, maintenance, or normal operation, unless it is secure and safe.
7. Before testing or operation, carefully inspect the entire area and path of the shade and areas underneath the shade to be sure no persons or objects are in the area.
8.  During testing or operation, carefully watch the surrounding area for any potential safety concerns including nearby persons or objects.
9. After installation, the entire system should be carefully tested to ensure safe and normal operation. Extreme care should be taken during testing to remain clear of moving parts to avoid possible injury.
10. Operation of shade should be performed only by authorized and qualified personnel, who have been trained in the safe and effective operation of the shade and understand its safety features.
11.  The safety features of the shade should never be disabled, bypassed, or overridden. The system should not be operated until all safety features are properly and completely installed, calibrated, and tested.
12. Shade may need to comply with local, state, or district rules and regulations, in particular when installed in schools. All applicable rules and regulations should be reviewed before installation and use.
13. Failure to precisely follow installation guidelines invalidates all warranties.
14. Custom products/installations may not be reflected in this manual. Call Draper, Inc., if you have questions regarding your installation.

PLEASE READ – Field Adjustments
Each Draper Solar Control Shade is tested to ensure proper operation. Even with this testing, some field adjustments may be needed for telescoping.
If the shade is telescoping, place a piece of shimming fabric into the fabric roll when the shade is deployed on the side that the fabric will be drawn toward. For example: if the fabric is tracking to the left, place the shimming fabric on the right side.
PLEASE READ – Cleaning and Maintenance
Window covering products manufactured by Draper, when properly installed, should require no operational maintenance or lubrication. Most standard Draper fabrics may be cleaned at the window by vacuuming with a soft brush attachment. They also may be cleaned by using a sponge or soft cloth and mild solution of warm soapy water. A mild dishwashing liquid is recommended. A clean dry cloth is recommended for the metal finish.
Please Note:
Exceptions are GreenScreen Evolve®, GreenScreen Revive®, and Phifer® SW7000 fabrics, which must be cleaned with a dry art sponge. (GreenScreen Revive® and GreenScreen Evolve® are registered trademarks of Mermet® USA. SheerWeave® is a registered trademark of Phifer® Incorporated.)

Preparation for Installation

Caution:
Before mounting shades, verify measurements on label provided with shade, and ensure unit is installed at correct width.
Please Note:
Installer is responsible for selecting mounting hardware appropriate for site conditions.

1.  Ensure mounting surface is strong enough to hold the Exterior Crank-Operated Flex Shade®.

2.  Verify unit measurements and make sure it will fit in the desired location.
   Please Note: Hem Bar does not retract into the Headbox and must be accounted for if mounting over a swinging window or door.

3. Mounting Brackets MUST be installed with a gap of 1 3/4″ (44mm) between the Endcap and the Mounting Bracket edge.Mark wall or jamb.

4. Drill small starter holes (if necessary) in mounting surface.

Mounting Headbox with Brackets

Caution:
Mounting Brackets required for proper spacing of unit off the wall for Side Channel alignment.

1. Attach Mounting Brackets to the wall using #10 flat head screws installed flush with bracket.
   Please Note: Be sure to use AT LEAST 2 of the top mounting holes.

2.  Attach Headbox to brackets and tighten Set Screws.

3. Mount the Side Channels (Section 4).

 Remove Roller Assembly

• A. Remove screws from bottom of Headbox.
• B. Remove Fascia and set aside.
• C. Remove Quick Release Pin from Idler End of Roller Assembly.
• D. Remove Roller Assembly, Idler End first, and carefully set aside.

Installing Side Channels Option

1.  Use 3 mm Hex Wrench to remove Screws from Side Channels and Side Channel Covers. Please Note: Do NOT remove the Bottom Caps from Side Channels.
2. Drill Side Channels at desired mounting points.
3. Mark wall or jamb and drill small pilot holes in mounting surface. Please Note: Recommended attachment of Side Channel to structure is minimum of every 24″ (61cm).
4.  Attach side channels to wall/structure .

Attaching Side Channels to Mounted Headbox

IMPORTANT:
Side Channels must be installed parallel, plumb, and square, with a tolerance of +/- 1/8″ (3mm).

1.  Insert Side Channel Guide into Side Channels.

2.  Engage Side Channel Guide with extrusion on the back side of Endcap.

3. Insert Hem Bar into Side Channel, ensuring that side channel remains properly engaged with Endcap extrusion.

4.  Repeat for the opposite Side Channel.
   IMPORTANT:
   Side Channels must be installed parallel, plumb, and square, with a tolerance of +/- 1/8″ (3mm).

5. Re-attach Side Channel Covers, replacing the screws removed in Sec. 4, Step 1.

Please Note:
Failure to use provided fasteners to re-attach Side Channel covers may result in product failure in high wind.

 Installing Cable Guides Option

1. Install Mounting Bracket using appropriate fasteners.(Wall mount option shown.) For Jamb Mount installations PLEASE NOTE:
   Installer must provide adequate space when shade is set in a window jamb so that hook for the crank clears the wall.

2. Place washer and nut on threads of bolted end of cable to allow space for travel.
   

3. B Pull cable up, through Cable  Mounting Hole on Endcap. (Wall mount option shown.)

4.  Pull cable taut and mark cable under Cable Mounting Hole.(Wall mount option shown.)

5.  Undo washer and nut, and pull cable up to allow for working clearance.  (Deck mount option shown).

6. Strip cable to mark.

7. Thread barrels onto stripped end of cable, above the Cable Mounting Hole on Endcap. Please Note:
   Draper recommends using two crimps per cable.

8. Crimp the barrels approximately 1/8″ (3mm) above mark. PLEASE NOTE: Draper® recommends 32-VC:VG Crimper, available from www.nicopress.com

9. Trim excess cable as desired.

 Replace Roller Assembly & Fascia

1. 
2. A. Replace Idler Mounting Gudgeon on Idler End of Roller Assembly. B. Replace Quick Release Pin.
3. A. Replace Fascia.
   B. Replace screws on bottom of Headbox.

 Securing Guide Cable

1.  While capturing Hem Bar of shade, pull cable through Mounting Bracket, until crimped barrels are resting on Cable Mounting Hole on Endcap.
   (Deck mount option shown).

2.  Replace Washer and Nut on the bottom bracket and tighten until desired tension is reached. (Wall mount option shown.)

Hem Bar Liner Options
Please Note: Liner is factory installed (if ordered). Anti-Insect Brush Seals Option

1. Remove double-sided tape and apply to Side Channels.
2.  Install brush seals on each Side Channel.

 Dimensions: Front View

Side Cable Option Side Channel Option

Dimensions: Components

Headbox Wall Mounting Bracket Cable Guide – Deck Mount Cable Guide – Wall Mount Crank Handle Side Channel Hem Bar Optional Channel Adaptors


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