Select Blinds Cellular Shades Gear Driven Shading System Instruction Manual
- June 5, 2024
- Select Blinds
Table of Contents
Cellular Shades
GEAR DRIVEN SHADING SYSTEM
Skylight Greenhouse
Installation & Care Instructions
GETTING STARTED
A few simple tools are required:
- Measuring tape
- Power drill, drill bits
- ¼” Hex head and/or Phillips driver bit
- Hammer (if curved application)
- Track installation tool (included if curved application)
Additional fasteners other than those sent with your shade may be required depending on the mounting surface. Wallboard and plaster require the use of anchors such as expansion or toggle bolts. Brick, tile, or stone need special plugs and drill bits. Remember to always pre-drill holes in wood to avoid splitting.
Identify what fabric you have.
STEP 1: RETAINER INSTALLATION
NON-CURVED APPLICATIONS
Please note: For all non-curved applications, the clear polycarbonate gear
track and retainer will arrive preassembled from the factory.
Install the retainer assembly with the screws provided as shown.
Screws should be on the centerline of the retainer.
Screws should be placed 4” in from each end and 12” apart for intermediate
screws.
Left and right tracks must be installed parallel to each other.
Gear track must be at least 1 ⅛” from any obstruction.
CURVED APPLICATIONS
For curved applications, the gear track, color strip, and retainer will be
shipped separately. There may be 2 or 3 sections of retainer. When installing
connecting sections of the retainer, it is important the ends are aligned
evenly.
A portion of the retainer is slotted for flexibility. This section is applied
to the curved area of the glazing bars.
When the shade is to cover the entire bay, install the roof section of the
retainer first, followed by the curved section.
Screws should be on the centerline of the retainer.
Screws should be placed 4” in from each end and 12” apart for intermediate
screws on the roof section.
It will be necessary to place a screw every 6” or less on the slotted, curved
section of the retainer to achieve a smooth transition through the curved
area.
STEP 2: BRACKET INSTALLATION
Screw installation brackets into the skylight header with the back of the
bracket 2” (fabric A) or 2 ⅞”(fabric B) back from the front edge of the
retainer.
They should be screwed four inches in from the left and right sides.
STEP 3: SHADE INSTALLATION
Loosen the draw bolts on both ends of the moving sill rail. Place shade
between gear tracks. Make sure shade fabric is located as shown below
depending on fabric size.
With the shade at an angle, work drive wheels over the first lip of the gear
track making certain that the gear wheels are seated properly into the ridged
portion of the gear track.
Then lower another side onto the gear track and repeat the previous procedure.
Make sure all four drive wheels are seated properly in the gear track. Lower
moving rail to the bottom sill until it is level. Tighten bolts until the
shade moves freely and the gear wheels do not skip or grind. DO NOT OVER
TIGHTEN. Difficulty in operation and/or stripping of the gears may occur.
Allow the moving sill rail to rest on the window sill. Lift the headrail up
against the bottom of the installation bracket so that the spring-loaded front
clip is engaged in the front groove of the rail.
Push the rail back and up until the back hooks of the bracket are engaged in
the back groove of the rail.
OPERATION
TO RAISE OR LOWER THE SHADE
Slide the locking handle to the right to release the lock.
TO LOCK THE RAIL IN PLACE
When the rail is in the desired position, slide the locking handle to the
left.
REMOVING THE SHADE
Push the top rail in toward the window.
Rotate the back of the top rail down away from the bracket.
As you release the brackets, support the top rail to keep it from falling.
CLEANING AND CARE
The shade fabric is easy to care for. Regular dusting with a feather duster or vacuum cleaner brush is recommended. Most stains can be blotted with a damp sponge and mild detergent. Before using anything stronger than mild detergent and lukewarm water, test an unobtrusive corner of the shade. If you have any questions, call your dealer for advice.
WARNING
STRANGULATION HAZARD — Young children can be strangled by cords Immediately
remove this product if a cord longer than 22 cm or a loop exceeding 44 cm
around becomes accessible
TROUBLESHOOTING
| GENERAL PROBLEM | SYMPTOM | SUGGESTED REMEDY |
|---|---|---|
| Headrail shifts out of square. | One or more gear wheels are not in proper |
position on track.
One or more gear wheels are not engaged to internal shafts.| All four gear
wheels need to be in place engaging the gear track to function properly.
All four gears must be connected to the two shafts to function properly
Gear wheels slip on track| Skipping noise, out of the square movement.
Grinding or skipping noise, out of square movement.| Tension on draw bolts is
not sufficient. Tighten loose side.
Broken teeth on gear wheels. Replace any broken wheels.
Moving rail is too difficult to move.| Locking handle engaged.
The tension on gear wheels is too great.
Track not inserted into retainer properly.
Shade too wide.| Make sure the handle lock is off before attempting to move
shade.
Loosen gear wheels until shade moves easily without skipping or going out of
the square. A 1/4 turn counter-clockwise should be adequate.
Make sure the track is inserted firmly. A good test is that it should be
impossible to insert a fingernail between the track and its retainer.
Recheck width dimensions. Call your dealer if a cutdown is required.
Shade fabric does not move smoothly on the track| Dirt or tape on track.
Fabric not inserted properly.| Make sure that track is clean.
Make sure fabric is installed correctly between the color strip and gear
track.
151011 B
1/23/2020
Documents / Resources
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Select Blinds Cellular Shades Gear Driven Shading
System
[pdf] Instruction Manual
Cellular Shades, Gear Driven Shading System, Cellular Shades Gear Driven
Shading System, Skylight Greenhouse
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