FlexShade
®
Section 8 - Mounting Headbox and Side Channels in Recessed Pockets
(Alternate Hardware & Installation Method)
Please Note: 2" U Channel Adaptor option MUST be ordered for the channel to be included with unit —
it is not provided standard. Shade MUST be ordered 5/ 8 " narrower as well.
Please Note: Be sure to provide adequate clearance for removal of Roller Assembly during installation and maintenance.
Minimum depth of ceiling pocket is 7 9/ 1 6
NOTE:
Installer MUST provide a recessed pocket
at the top of the channel large enough
to allow for headbox installation and
accommodate hem bar and fascia install/
removal.
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Insert provided 'U' Channel into recessed cavity
in building structure. Drill mounting holes and
secure, using appropriate hardware
Please Note: Installer is responsible
for selecting mounting hardware
appropriate for site conditions.
Please Note: Specific Fastener
locations determined by installer.
Max. spacing between fasteners:
24"
(610mm)
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Use a 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.
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(by others)
'C' Channel
Mounting Hardware
(by Others)
Specific Fasterner locations
determined by installer
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or sufficient to conceal hem bar.
(159mm)
Please Note: Make note
of left & right covers,
to match up correctly
when re-attaching.
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Foam
Padding
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Remove Fabric Retainer
Strips from Side Channels.
Please Note: Make note of left & right
Fabric Retainer Strips, to match up
correctly when re-attaching.
4.
Cut foam strips
into 1.5"
(provided)
squares and
(38mm)
attach them to the 'U'
Channel at all desired
mounting points of the
Side Channel.
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