ROLL-A-SHADE ZIPSHADE-100 Ultimate Exterior Shade System Installation Guide
- June 24, 2024
- ROLL-A-SHADE
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ROLL-A-SHADE ZIPSHADE-100 Ultimate Exterior Shade System
Product Information
Specifications:
- Product Name: ZIPSHADE 100
- Mounting: Inside Mount & Outside Mount
- Hardware Included: Yes
- Electric Cable: Integrated
- Tools Required: 3 mm Allen screw, 25 Torque Bit, 3/16 Drill Bit, Level, 3 mm Allen Wrench, Drill
Product Usage INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS
Inside Mount Application:
- Disassemble Side Channels: Remove 3 mm Allen screws from the front of the side channel. Once all screws are removed, take off the front cover and remove the inner rail. DO NOT LOSE SCREWS!
- 2 DRILL OUT HOLES: Side channels are pre-punched for holes. When drilling out holes use 3/16” drill bit. If shade is inside mount, drill out holes on the side of the side channel.
- Lifting Box into Opening:
- Insert both side channels A and B into headbox locking pins.
- With two workers, lift the headbox into the opening and secure both side channels through the top hole.
- Ensure Side Channel A is plumb, insert screws in bottom hole, and check width for proper operation.
- Affix channels through remaining holes.
* 3A
* 3B- Enclosing Side Channels: Insert the front part of the channel into the installed channel and secure with screws.
- Programming Remotes: Follow corresponding programming instructions for remote control setup.
The PVC-side channel extends from the aluminium side channel. If you shorten the aluminium side channel, you need to take into account the same overlength for the PVC side channel.
Outside Mount Application:
- Disassemble Side Channels: Similar to the inside mount, remove screws and inner rail from the front of the side channel.
- Drill Holes: Use a 3/16 drill bit to drill holes on the back of the channel for outside mount installation.
- Make Your Marks: Use side channel A to mark holes for installation.
- Mounting Side Channel A: Line up holes with marks and screw through the top hole with a torque 25 screw.
- Securing Headbox and Mounting Side Channel B:
- Lift the headbox into position and ensure it is level.
- Insert Side Channel B into the locking pins on the headbox and screw into place.
INSERTING THE ZIPPER INTO THE INNER RAIL
- INNER RAILS ARE SPECIFIC TO EACH SIDE CHANNEL. The top of the inner rail has a “V” shape cut into it. The bottom of the inner rail has a notch. The notch should face the installer when installing – the notch will determine whether the rail belongs in the right or left left side channel.
- Slide zipper into the inner rail from bottom to top. To secure the inner rail inside the side channel, hook the foam guides behid the lip in the side channel. At the bottom of the inner rail, hook the notch behind the clip. This will lock the inner rail into position.
4A
ENCLOSING THE SIDE CHANNELS
Insert the front part of the channel into the installed channel. Insert screws
back into the side channel to secure.
PROGRAMMING REMOTES
Please see the corresponding programming instructions.
ZIPSHADE 100 | OUTSIDE MOUNT APPLICATION
DISASSEMBLE 3-PART SIDE CHANNELS
Remove 3 mm Allen screws from front of side channel. Once all screws are
removed, take off front cover and remove the inner rail. DO NOT LOSE SCREWS!
DRILL OUT HOLES
Side channels are pre-punched for holes. When drilling out holes use 3/16”
drill bit. If shade is outside mount, drill out holes on the back of the
channel.
MAKE YOUR MARKS
Using the back piece of one side channel (side channel A), make sure side
channel is plumb for installation. Using a pencil, ark the holes.
MOUNTING SIDE CHANNEL A
Line up holes with your marks. Using a torque 25 screw, drill screw through
the top hole of the side channel.
SECURING THE HEADBOX AND MOUNTING SIDE CHANNEL B
Using both workers, lift headbox into position. Slide box into the back part
of the side channel A ensuring that the locking pins are inserted into the
side channel. Place level on headbox, ensuring it is level. Insert Side
Channel B into the locking pins on headbox. One headbox is level, screw torque
screw into the top hole in Side Channel B. The box should now be locked into
both side channels.
5A
5B
The PVC-side channel extends from the aluminium side channel. If you shorten the aluminium side channel, you need to take into account the same overlength for the PVC side channel.
INSERTING THE ZIPPER INTO THE INNER RAIL
- INNER RAILS ARE SPECIFIC TO EACH SIDE CHANNEL. The top of the inner rail has a “V” shape cut into it. The bottom of the inner rail has a notch. The notch should face the installer when installing – the notch will determine whether the rail belongs in the right or left left side channel.
- Slide zipper into the inner rail from bottom to top. To secure the inner rail inside the side channel, hook the foam guides behid the lip in the side channel. At the bottom of the inner rail, hook the notch behind the clip. This will lock the inner rail into position.
6A
ENCLOSING THE SIDE CHANNELS
Insert the front part of the channel into the installed channel. Insert screws
back into side channel to secure.
PROGRAMMING REMOTES
Please see corresponding programming instructions.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)
Q: What should I do if the width is not exact during installation?
A: If the width is not exact, readjust the position of the side channels
to ensure proper alignment before securing them in place.
Q: Can I cut the aluminium side channel for customization?
A: If you need to customize the length of the aluminium side channel,
make sure to account for the same overlength for the PVC side channel to
maintain compatibility.