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Table of Contents
Introduction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3.02
Introducing QSS™ and QSX™ –
the Quiet Shade Systems™ . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3.03
ElectroShade Capability . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3.04
ElectroShade Exploded View . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3.05
ElectroShade Bracket Details
Electro®/1 Bracket – Standard and Extended . . . 3.06
Electro®/2 Bracket – Standard and Extended . . . 3.06
Electro®/2 Extended Plus Bracket . . . . . . . . . . . . 3.07
Electro®/3 Bracket . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3.07
Electro®/3 Extended Bracket . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3.08
Electro®/3 Pocket Extended Bracket . . . . . . . . . . 3.08
Bracket Selector Guides . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3.09 – 3.14
ElectroShade DoubleShade® Bracket Details
Electro/3 DoubleShade Bracket #20 . . . . . . . . . . 3.15
Electro/3 DoubleShade Bracket #21 . . . . . . . . . . 3.16
Electro/1 DoubleShade Bracket #13 . . . . . . . . . . 3.17
Electro/2 DoubleShade Bracket #17 . . . . . . . . . . 3.18
Radius Center Support
<16° . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3.19
<45° . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3.20
Components and Optional Accessories . . . . . . . . . . . . 3.21
Batten and Seam Specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3.22
ShadeWords . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3.23
ElectroShade Hardware Features
and Specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3.24 – 3.25
Warranty . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3.26 – 3.27
Copyright © 2004 MechoShade Systems, Inc. “MechoShade,” and “ElectroShade,” are registered trademarks of MechoShade Systems. “MLC” and “IQ/MLC” are trademarks of MechoShade Systems.
Specifications subject to change without notice.
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ElectroShade® was the first commercial- 5-Year Limited Warranty on all motors ❏ Multi-Band Operation of up to 5
ized motorized shade system in which and electronics*. shade bands with a single motor for
the motor resides within the roller tube straight or faceted windows with up to
ElectroShades feature:
(1976). ElectroShades are ideal for 45° offset (22-1/2° each side) available.
❏ Energy-Conserving ShadeCloths.
conference rooms and other VIP spaces, ❏ SnapLoc® Fascia (optional) —
ElectroShades offer the most
public spaces, high bay windows and Conceals the entire shade assembly
extensive line of sun screens and
atriums and where accessibility is a and may be used as a continuous
blackout shade cloths in the industry.
problem. Utilizing MechoShade Controls, one-piece architectural element to
ThermoVeil ®, EuroVeil ® and EuroTwill™
ElectroShades can provide a uniform cover one or more shadebands
Shade- Cloths provide visually trans-
aesthetic appearance on the building without exposed hardware.
parent shading, with excellent glare
facade, helping to protect the overall control, energy savings and reduction ❏ SnapLoc® Spline for easy installation,
architectural design. They are also ideal in solar gain. Densities range from 0 removal and cleaning of the shade-
for green building design, using AAC to15% openness factor, translucent to bands without tape or glue and without
SolarTrac™ for controlled solar shading, highly transparent. Plus, we offer 96” having to remove the tube or brackets.
maximizing daylighting and view, while (244cm) and 126” (320cm)
❏ Full Line of Optional Accessories.
SuperWide™ widths on select items.
reducing energy Ceiling pockets, blackout sill and
(See Section 5 – ShadeCloths for
consumption side channels and other optional
details.)
caused by accessories. (See Pockets and
excessive solar ❏ DoubleShade® brackets allow for
Room Darkening sections.)
heat-gain. both sun screens and blackout shades
❏ Controls: MechoShade Systems, Inc.
on a single bracket in a compact space
offers controls designed to provide
for faster,
integrated solutions
easier, more
for Commercial,
economical
Lighting, A/V and
installation of
Home Theatre.
two shades
ElectroShades are available in 120VAC From sun activated,
per window.
or 220/230VAC 50/60 Hz, meet all world- remote and wireless
wide standards and can be controlled by control, local and group control,
a variety of standard and optional control mid-window alignment and specifiable
systems. TIM
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subject to change without notice.
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MechoShade® Systems, Inc., the leading provider of a variety of control solutions and integration into third-party
window management systems for over 35 years, has lighting, HVAC, A/V and BMS systems, as well as a variety
introduced acoustical changes across its entire of third-party decorative switches and user interfaces. QSS
ElectroShade® line. All ElectroShades will reduce noise also supports the company’s full range of mounting hardware,
by 40% or more. For additional noise reduction, the accommodating a variety of configurations including single-
optional Quiet Shade System (QSS™) enhancements banded, multi-banded, DoubleShade™ and accessories
allow motorized shading systems to be 50 to 85 percent such as it’s 4113 pockets, fascias and room darkening
quieter that comparable, untreated systems. For an even side channels.
quieter environment, our QSX™ option is being offered.
ElectroShade with QSS have a 5-year non-depreciating
The QSX decreases the noise level by OVER 85%.
warranty on motors and controls, and a Lifetime Limited
Both, the QSS and the QSX technology takes the same, Warranty on non-motorized components including
high quality, high torque motors that have been successfully shadecloth, tubes and hardware.
utilized for over 30 years, and applies acoustic dampening
and other techniques to reduce the sound of our motorized
shades.
QSS builds upon the flexibility and time-tested reliability
of MechoShade’s ElectroShade motorized shade systems,
making them equally at home in commercial office, health-
care or residential applications. Coupled with MechoShade
System’s line of low voltage electronic controls, QSS
incorporates assured alignment and automation through
Copyright © 2004 MechoShade Systems, Inc. “MechoShade,” and “ElectroShade,” are registered trademarks of MechoShade Systems. QSS, QSX, MLC and IQ/MLC are trademarks of MechoShade Systems.
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Max. Roll Up Diameter Max. Roll Up Diameter Bracket Dimensions Without Optional Fascia,
Bracket With Fascia No Fascia Roll Up Diameter or Wall Mount Bracket
Electro®/1 N/A 4 -1/4" (108mm) 2 -7/8" W x 4 -1/4" H (73mm W x 108mm H)
Electro®/1 Extended N/A 6 -3/8" (162mm) 3" W x 7" H (76mm W x 178mm H)
Electro /2 ®
4 -1/4" (108mm) N/A 4 -1/2" W x 4 -7/8" H (114mm W x 124mm H)
Electro®/2 Extended 5 -1/8" (130mm) N/A 4 -3/8" W x 7-5/16" H (111mm W x 186mm H)
Electro®/2 Extended Plus 6 -3/8" (162mm) N/A 5 -3/16" W x 7-5/16" H (132mm W x 186mm H)
Electro®/3 2-3/4" (70mm) 2-3/4" (70mm) 3" W x 3 -3/4" H (76mm W x 95mm H)
Electro /3 Pocket
®
N/A 4" (102mm) 3" W x 4-3/8" H (76mm W x 111mm H)
Electro®/3 Extended 3-7/16" (87mm) 5" (127mm) 3" W x 4-7/8" H (76mm W x 124mm H)
For DoubleShades® see the pages 3.15 – 3.18.
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MechoShade Systems, Inc. Specifications subject to change without notice.
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Shown: Electro®/2
M M
3/4" 7/16" 7/16" 7/16" 7/16" 7/8" 3/4" 3/4" 7/8" 3/4"
(19mm) (11mm) (11mm) (11mm) (11mm) (22mm) (19mm) (19mm) (22mm) (19mm)
7/8" 7/8" 1-1/2" 1-5/8"
(22mm) (22mm) (38mm) (41mm)
Shown: Electro®/3 Edge Clearances. For Electro®/1, /2 and all other Edge Clearences, see Section 10. pages 10.05 – 10.10 and 10.12 – 10.15.
ElectroShades are available in Electro/1, 2 and Extended sizes with a 50mm motor and Electro/3, Pocket and Extended sizes with a 40mm motor.
1. Wall-Mount Angle 8. Hembar (standard cloth covered) 15. Room Darkening Side Channel 19. Motor Lead with Disconnect Plug
2. Idle-End Bracket 9. Center Support Bracket (single) (power plug)
3. Idle-End Pin 10. Room Darkening Center Channel 16. Room Darkening ShadeCloth 20. J-Box Lead with Disconnect Plug
(double) Guides (pair) 21. Optional Plug-in Receptacle
4. Tube Plug
11. Tube Connector (“dog bone”) 17. SnapLoc Regular-Roll Fascia 22. Low Voltage Control Systems
5. SnapLoc® Tube
(1-3/4", 2-1/2", 3-1/2" & 4-1/2" ø) 12. Exposed Hemtube with Light Seal 18. Fascia End Caps (Electro/2, 23. Cotter Pin to hold motor in place
Electro/3 & Electro/3 Extended
6. SnapLoc Spline Mounting Channel 13. Tubular Motor (A/C)
only)
7. SnapLoc Spline 14. Drive-End Bracket
Optional Regular-Roll Fascia available for: Electro/2, Electro/2 Extended, Electro/3 and Electro/3 Extended brackets.
Optional Reverse-Roll Fascia available for: Electro/3 and Electro/3 Extended brackets. • No Fascia Available: Electro/1, Electro /1 Extended and Electro/3 Pocket brackets.
For Edge Clearances of specific brackets see Section 10 of this binder.
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ElectroShade® Details
4" X 4" X 1-1/4" X 3/16" Wall Mount Angle (Optional) 4" X 4" X 1-1/4" X 3/16" Wall Mount Angle (Optional)
3/4"
4-15/16" (125mm) (19mm)
4" (102mm) 3/16"
3/16" 1-3/8" 1/8" 1/8" 1/16" (5mm)
(5mm) 2-7/8" (73mm) (3mm) 2" (51mm) (2mm)
(34mm) (3mm)
1/8" 2-1/4"
(3mm) (57mm)
4-11/16" (119mm)
2-3/8"
3-1/2" (89mm)
(60mm)
4-15/16" (126mm)
CL
4-7/8" (124mm)
5-1/8" (130mm)
CL
ShadeCloth
ShadeCloth
3/16"
3/16"
(5mm)
(5mm)
7/16" (Motor inside tube)
1/2" (Motor inside tube)
(11mm)
(12mm) 3-7/16" (87mm) 2-1/4" Optional
(57mm) SnapLocTM
5-11/16" (144mm) Fascia
1/8"
(3mm)
3-5/16" 3-5/16"
(84mm) (84mm)
7-1/4" (184mm)
7-5/16" (186mm)
7" (178mm)
CL
CL
7-3/8" (187mm)
7-5/8" (194mm)
ShadeCloth
1/4"
ShadeCloth
(6mm) 1/4"
(6mm)
7/16"
11/16"
(10mm)
(17mm)
(Motor inside tube) (Motor inside tube)
2-1/4" Optional
7-1/16" (179mm) 4-3/4" (121mm) (57mm) SnapLocTM
7" (178mm) Fascia
Continued ☞
MechoShade Systems, Inc.
42-03 35th Street, Long Island City, NY 11101
Telephone: 718-729-2020 E-mail: info@mechoshade.com
Fax: 718-729-2941 / 800-899-8081 Internet Web Site: www.mechoshade.com 3.06
MS2200 - 6/1/04
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Specifications subject to change without notice.
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ElectroShade® Details
(32mm)
1/8"
1-1/2"
1/8"
(3mm) (3mm)
3-13/16" (97mm)
3-3/4" (95mm)
3-5/16"
4" (102mm)
CL
(84mm)
7-5/16" 186mm)
7-3/8" (187mm)
7-5/8" (194mm)
7/8"
CL
(22mm)
ShadeCloth
3/16"
(5mm) (Motor inside tube) Optional
SnapLocTM
1/4" Fascia
(6mm)
ShadeCloth
2-7/16" 1-9/16"
(62mm) (40mm)
4" (102mm)
7/16"
(10mm) (Motor inside tube) Without fascia.
2-1/4" Optional
5-7/8" (149mm) SnapLocTM 4" X 4" X 1-1/4" X 3/16"
(57mm) Wall Mount Angle (Optional)
Fascia
8-1/8" (206mm) 15/16"
(24mm) 3/16"
1/8" 3" (76mm) (5mm)
(3mm)
(32mm)
1-1/2"
1/8"
(3mm)
3-15/16" (100mm)
3-3/4" (95mm)
CL
7/8"
(22mm)
ShadeCloth
(Continued
3-15/16" (100mm) on next page)
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ElectroShade® Details
1/8"
(3mm)
2-5/8" 2-1/8"
(67mm) (54mm)
4-15/16" (126mm)
4-7/8" (124mm)
5-1/8" (130mm)
CL
5" (127mm)
ShadeCloth
5/16"
(7mm)
ShadeCloth
3/16" (Motor inside tube)
(5mm)
(Motor inside tube) 3/32" Optional 3" Closure 3/32"
5/8" Optional
SnapLocTM (2mm) (2mm)
(15mm) Fascia 1-9/16" 3" (76mm)
2-5/16" 2-1/4" (40mm)
(59mm) (57mm) 4-3/4" (121mm)
4-9/16" (116mm)
Without fascia.
5" X 5" X 1-1/4" X 1/4"
Wall Mount Angle (Optional)
1-13/16" 1/4" (5mm)
1/8" 3" (76mm)
(3mm) (46mm)
5-1/16" (129mm)
4-7/8" (124mm)
5-1/2" (140mm)
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H
96’’ 1 Accepts Electro/3 Extended Brackets with Fascia.
108’’
120’’
5 2 See Illustration: G
I 156’’
168’’ Accepts Electro/3 Extended Bracket without Fascia.
180’’ 4 See Illustration: G
192’’
G 204’’ Accepts all Electro/1 & Electro/2 Brackets
216’’
228’’ 3 6 5 with/without Fascia.
See Illustration: A, B, C, D
4-1/2"
For additional information regarding (114mm) 3-1/16"
bracket selection, see Section 10: 2-7/8"
3-1/16"
3" (78mm)
(73mm) (76mm)
Engineering Standards. (78mm)
A. B. C. D. E. F. G.
3-1/2" 7" 4-7/8" 7-5/16" 3-3/4" 4-3/8" 4-3/8"
(89mm) (178mm) (124mm) (188mm) (95mm) (111mm) (111mm)
ELECTRO/1 ELECTRO/1 EXTENDED ELECTRO/2 ELECTRO/2 EXTENDED ELECTRO/3 ELECTRO/3 POCKET ELECTRO/3 EXTENDED
DRIVE-END BRACKET DRIVE-END BRACKET DRIVE-END BRACKET DRIVE-END BRACKET DRIVE-END BRACKET DRIVE-END BRACKET DRIVE-END BRACKET
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I 156''
168'' Accepts Electro/3 Extended Bracket without Fascia.
180'' 4 See Illustration: G
192''
G 204'' Accepts all Electro/1 & Electro/2 Brackets
216'' 6 5 with/without Fascia.
See Illustration: A, B, C, D
H
228''
240'' 3 5 7 Accepts Electro/1 Extended & Electro/2
252''
264''
6 Extended Brackets.
See Illustration: B, D
276'' Contact Factory.
T 288''
300'' 4 7
4-3/8"
3" (111mm)
BRACKET DIMENSION KEY (76mm)
4-1/2"
For additional information regarding (114mm) 3-1/16"
bracket selection, see Section 10: 2-7/8"
3-1/16"
3" (78mm)
(73mm) (76mm)
Engineering Standards. (78mm)
A. B. C. D. E. F. G.
3-1/2" 7" 4-7/8" 7-5/16" 3-3/4" 4-3/8" 4-3/8"
(89mm) (178mm) (124mm) (188mm) (95mm) (111mm) (111mm)
ELECTRO/1 ELECTRO/1 EXTENDED ELECTRO/2 ELECTRO/2 EXTENDED ELECTRO/3 ELECTRO/3 POCKET ELECTRO/3 EXTENDED
DRIVE-END BRACKET DRIVE-END BRACKET DRIVE-END BRACKET DRIVE-END BRACKET DRIVE-END BRACKET DRIVE-END BRACKET DRIVE-END BRACKET
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H
72''
84''
1 See Illustration: E, F, G
G 192''
204'' Accepts all Electro/1 & Electro/2 Brackets
216'' 6 5 with/without Fascia.
H
228'' 3 5
See Illustration: A, B, C, D
240'' Accepts Electro/1 Extended & Electro/2
7 6
252'' Extended Brackets.
264'' See Illustration: B, D
T 276'' Contact Factory.
288''
300'' 4 7
4-3/8"
3" (111mm)
BRACKET DIMENSION KEY (76mm)
4-1/2"
For additional information regarding (114mm) 3-1/16"
bracket selection, see Section 10: 2-7/8"
3-1/16"
3" (78mm)
(73mm) (76mm)
Engineering Standards. (78mm)
A. B. C. D. E. F. G.
3-1/2" 7" 4-7/8" 7-5/16" 3-3/4" 4-3/8" 4-3/8"
(89mm) (178mm) (124mm) (188mm) (95mm) (111mm) (111mm)
ELECTRO/1 ELECTRO/1 EXTENDED ELECTRO/2 ELECTRO/2 EXTENDED ELECTRO/3 ELECTRO/3 POCKET ELECTRO/3 EXTENDED
DRIVE-END BRACKET DRIVE-END BRACKET DRIVE-END BRACKET DRIVE-END BRACKET DRIVE-END BRACKET DRIVE-END BRACKET DRIVE-END BRACKET
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E
120''
126''
5
Accepts Electro/3 Pocket Bracket
132''
144''
2 3 See Illustration: F
I 156''
168'' Accepts Electro/3 Extended Bracket without Fascia.
180'' 4 See Illustration: G
192''
G 204'' Accepts all Electro/1 & Electro/2 Brackets
216'' 6 5 with/without Fascia.
See Illustration: A, B, C, D
228''
H 240'' Accepts Electro/1 Extended & Electro/2
7 6
252'' Extended Brackets.
264'' 3 See Illustration: B, D
276''
T Contact Factory.
288''
300''
7
4-3/8"
3" (111mm)
BRACKET DIMENSION KEY (76mm)
4-1/2"
For additional information regarding (114mm) 3-1/16"
bracket selection, see Section 10: 2-7/8"
3-1/16"
3" (78mm)
(73mm) (76mm)
Engineering Standards. (78mm)
A. B. C. D. E. F. G.
3-1/2" 7" 4-7/8" 7-5/16" 3-3/4" 4-3/8" 4-3/8"
(89mm) (178mm) (124mm) (188mm) (95mm) (111mm) (111mm)
ELECTRO/1 ELECTRO/1 EXTENDED ELECTRO/2 ELECTRO/2 EXTENDED ELECTRO/3 ELECTRO/3 POCKET ELECTRO/3 EXTENDED
DRIVE-END BRACKET DRIVE-END BRACKET DRIVE-END BRACKET DRIVE-END BRACKET DRIVE-END BRACKET DRIVE-END BRACKET DRIVE-END BRACKET
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I 156''
168'' 5 4
Accepts Electro/3 Extended Bracket without Fascia.
See Illustration: G
180''
192''
G 204'' Accepts all Electro/1 & Electro/2 Brackets
216'' 6 5 with/without Fascia.
H
228''
240''
2 See Illustration: A, B, C, D
7 6
252'' Extended Brackets.
264'' See Illustration: B, D
276''
T Contact Factory.
288''
300''
7
4-3/8"
3" (111mm)
BRACKET DIMENSION KEY (76mm)
4-1/2"
For additional information regarding (114mm) 3-1/16"
bracket selection, see Section 10: 2-7/8"
3-1/16"
3" (78mm)
(73mm) (76mm)
Engineering Standards. (78mm)
A. B. C. D. E. F. G.
3-1/2" 7" 4-7/8" 7-5/16" 3-3/4" 4-3/8" 4-3/8"
(89mm) (178mm) (124mm) (188mm) (95mm) (111mm) (111mm)
ELECTRO/1 ELECTRO/1 EXTENDED ELECTRO/2 ELECTRO/2 EXTENDED ELECTRO/3 ELECTRO/3 POCKET ELECTRO/3 EXTENDED
DRIVE-END BRACKET DRIVE-END BRACKET DRIVE-END BRACKET DRIVE-END BRACKET DRIVE-END BRACKET DRIVE-END BRACKET DRIVE-END BRACKET
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H
72''
84'' 1 1 See Illustration: E, F, G
96''
Accepts Electro/3 Extended Brackets with Fascia.
108''
120'' 2 See Illustration: G
E 126''
132''
5 Accepts Electro/3 Pocket Bracket
144'' 3 See Illustration: F
I 156'' 2
168'' Accepts Electro/3 Extended Bracket without Fascia.
180'' 4 See Illustration: G
192''
G 204'' Accepts all Electro/1 & Electro/2 Brackets
216'' 5 with/without Fascia.
H
228''
240''
6 See Illustration: A, B, C, D
300''
4-3/8"
3" (111mm)
BRACKET DIMENSION KEY (76mm)
4-1/2"
For additional information regarding (114mm) 3-1/16"
bracket selection, see Section 10: 2-7/8"
3-1/16"
3" (78mm)
(73mm) (76mm)
Engineering Standards. (78mm)
A. B. C. D. E. F. G.
3-1/2" 7" 4-7/8" 7-5/16" 3-3/4" 4-3/8" 4-3/8"
(89mm) (178mm) (124mm) (188mm) (95mm) (111mm) (111mm)
ELECTRO/1 ELECTRO/1 EXTENDED ELECTRO/2 ELECTRO/2 EXTENDED ELECTRO/3 ELECTRO/3 POCKET ELECTRO/3 EXTENDED
DRIVE-END BRACKET DRIVE-END BRACKET DRIVE-END BRACKET DRIVE-END BRACKET DRIVE-END BRACKET DRIVE-END BRACKET DRIVE-END BRACKET
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3-13/16" (97mm)
1-1/2"
3-3/4" (95mm)
(38mm)
CL
Optional
SnapLoc Fascia
DoubleShade #20
Guides
Shown are the Optional Optional
Drive-End brackets. 9/16" (14mm) SnapLocTM
Idle-End and Center Spacer Fascia
Support brackets (By Others) 1-9/16"
6-1/16" (154mm) (40mm)
not shown.
DoubleShade #21
1-1/2"
3-3/4" (95mm)
(38mm)
Compact Size
DoubleShade’s compact size allows two
shades to fit in a smaller room projection 7-1/2" (190mm)
Ease of Installation
DoubleShades provide faster, easier, more
economical installation of two shades per
window. The mounting brackets require • DoubleShade Brackets require that both the solar and blackout operating brackets on a
less measuring and are pre-spaced to DoubleShade assembly have the same right-hand drive or left-hand drive orientation.
insure proper alignment of both shades • For assistance on proper bracket and tube selection please contact your local representative or
in relation to each other. MechoShade technical support.
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The same batten related issues about 1:4 ratio shades No Battens One (1) Batten Two (2) Battens
and railroaded shades over 84" apply to DoubleShades.
1-3/4" (45mm) 1-3/4" (45mm) 1-3/4" (45mm)
SnapLoc® Tube SnapLoc® Tube SnapLoc® Tube
DoubleShade #20**
Blackout Rear tube Without fascia 227" (577cm)* 187" (475cm)* 148" (376cm)*
ThermoVeil® Front tube With or without fascia 109" (276cm)* 89" (226cm)* 70" (178cm)*
EuroVeil® Front tube With or without fascia 132" (335cm)* 109" (277cm)* 85" (216cm)*
DoubleShade #21***
Blackout Top tube Without fascia 227" (577cm)* 187" (475cm)* 148" (376cm)*
ThermoVeil Bottom tube With fascia 209" (531cm)* 185" (470cm)* 162" (411cm)*
Without fascia 240" (610cm)* 240" (610cm)* 240" (610cm)*
EuroVeil Bottom tube With fascia 240" (610cm)* 224" (569cm)* 196" (498cm)
Without fascia 240" (610cm)* 240" (610cm)* 240" (610cm)*
* Actual maximum heights may be greater, but not recommended, and may exceed the number of motor revolutions.
** DoubleShade #20: No end caps available. *** DoubleShade #21: No channels available.
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1-3/4" 3/16"
(44mm) (5mm)
CL
7-5/16" (186mm)
3/16"
7-1/8" (181mm)
(5mm)
3-3/8"
(86mm)
CL
3/4"
(18mm)
Ease of Installation
DoubleShades provide faster, easier, more
economical installation of two shades per
window. The mounting brackets require
less measuring and are pre-spaced to • DoubleShade Brackets require that both the solar and blackout operating brackets on a
DoubleShade assembly have the same right-hand drive or left-hand drive orientation.
insure proper alignment of both shades
• For assistance on proper bracket and tube selection please contact your local representative or
in relation to each other.
MechoShade technical support.
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3" (76mm)
4" X 4" X 1-1/4" X 3/16" With fascia.
Wall Mount Angle 1/2"
(Optional) 1" (13mm) 1"
(25mm) (25mm)
1/16" 3/16"
3/16" (5mm)
(5mm) CL CL (2mm)
1-3/4" 3/16"
(44mm) (5mm)
CL
3/16"
7-9/16" (192mm)
7-5/16" (186mm)
7-3/8" (187mm)
(5mm)
3-3/8"
(86mm)
CL
3/4"
(18mm) Optional
SnapLoc Fascia
Blackout
ShadeCloth
DoubleShade #17
(Motor inside tubes)
Optional Optional
Room Darkening SunScreen SnapLocTM
Channel Shown are the Drive-End brackets.
Fascia
Idle-End and Center Support brackets
not shown.
6-5/16" (160mm)
The same batten related issues about 1:4 ratio shades and No Battens One (1) Batten Two (2) Battens
railroaded shades over 84" apply to DoubleShades.
2-1/2" (63mm) 2-1/2" (63mm) 2-1/2" (63mm)
SnapLoc® Tube SnapLoc® Tube SnapLoc® Tube
* No channels available.
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CL CL
A W.P. W.P. A
D.E.
D.E. I.E.
I.E.
L
C
C
CL
L
B Tube B
Center Center
Support Support
Bracket Bracket
Back of Back of
Drive or Connector Connector Drive or
Idle End Idle End
Bracket Bracket
A
* NOTE:
Edge clearances A & B, for angled shades,
are determined based on:
1) Regular Roll or Reverse Roll ,
2) Rolled up diameter,
3) Up or down position of the shade, and
4) Angle of the window wall.
The following < 16° Radius Center Support brackets use the < 16°Radius Tube Connector & a set of reinforced tube plugs.
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The following < 45° Radius Center Support brackets use the < 45°Radius Universal Joint & a pair of center support brackets.
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Guide Cables
are used when
shades are sloped
or the width to
height ratio (1:6)
needs assistance
in keeping the
shade tracking
correctly.
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117" (297cm)
63" (161cm)
88" (224cm)
54" (137cm)
Requires
1 width 63" (161cm) 87" (224cm) 117" (297cm)
54" (137cm)
Railroaded*,
+1 seam
Requires
134" (340cm)
179" (455cm)
98" (249cm)
83" (211cm)
132" (333cm)
180" (457cm)
240" (610cm)
113" (287cm)
301" (765cm)
142" (366cm)
166" (421cm)
2-1/2 widths 59" (152cm) 68" (173cm) 92" (234cm) 122" (310cm)
Railroaded*,
+1 seam
59" (152cm) 68" (173cm) 92" (234cm) 122" (310cm)
Requires
172" (437cm)
200" (508cm)
272" (688cm)
362" (920cm)
* All shades measured from the bottom up to the center line of the batten joint. Railroaded (RR) Shadecloth turned width for height.
An additional 9" to 12" (229mm to 305mm) fabric allowance for wrap. Other combinations of widths available (i.e. 1/4, 1/3) subject to MSS acceptance.
Width-to-Height (W:H) Ratio Guidelines and Edge-Clearance Specifications (fabric used normally or railroaded)
• Shadebands up to 1:3 W:H ratio, require the standard edge-clearance • Over 1:6 W:H ratios, increase the hardware edge-clearance 5/16" (8mm)
deduction except for 30" (76cm) wide shadebands. each side to 5/8" (16mm) additional deduction. Battens & guide cables
• 1:3 to 1:4 W:H ratios, increase the hardware edge-clearance 1/16" (1.6mm) required.
each side to 1/8" (3.2mm) additional deduction. • Railroaded multi-width shades with horizontal joints shall have seam joints.
• 1:4 to 1:5 W:H ratios, increase the hardware edge-clearance 1/8" (3.2mm) • Environmental conditions may require additional use of guide cables and/or
each side to 1/4" (6.4mm) additional deduction. Battens required. battens and increased edge clearance.
• 1:5 to 1:6 W:H ratios, increase the hardware edge-clearance 1/4" (6.4mm)
each side to 1/2" (12.8mm) additional deduction. Battens required.
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ShadeWords
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The ElectroShade® system is designed, developed and 1.5 Center Support Brackets: Supplied to allow multibanding.
fabricated to be a totally integrated unit and is furnished by Ceiling or wall mounted. Center support brackets shall accept
the manufacturer, MechoShade Systems, Inc., with a warranty continuous lengths of fascia, which will span two or more
which provides that all components (motor, shade ElectroShade bands up to maximum length of 15 feet (457cm)
cloth, electrical controls and override circuits) have per section.
been designed and tested as a compatible integrated 1.6 Hembar Weights: Mill-finished aluminum bars in single
system. lengths as appropriate for the size shade, concealed in a
1 Motor Lead
The basic control configuration is one 2 J-Box Lead fabric hem pocket.
or two ElectroShades controlled from 1 1.7 Exposed hembars in painted and baked PPG finishes with
a single line voltage D.P.D.T. switch. For 2
key way for shades.
control of three or more motors from a
1.8 DualShade ® System: The patented DualShade system,
single switch, or for mid window shade alignment
by MechoShade Systems, Inc., for installing both a ThermoVeil®
at the touch of a button, a multi-motor controller such
sun screen together with either a room darkening shade cloth
as the MLC™ , I•CON, IQ/MLC™ or IMCS™/2 is required.
or MirroFilm™ attached to the same roller tube by means of the
(See Controls Section.)
SnapLoc spline. The shade cloth and film shall be separated
by 1/2 in. (13 mm) of insulating air space.
1.0 ElectroShade Hardware 1.9 Optional SnapLoc® Fascia: SnapLoc ® fascia shall be
1.1 Mounting Brackets: The drive assembly, idle-end provided for standard and extended height brackets and center
assembly, and center support systems are attached to a support brackets. Each bracket assembly permits the fascia to
1/8 in. (3mm) steel mounting bracket. extend past the brackets, creating wall-to-wall fascia, with the
1.2 Shade Roller: Extruded aluminum tube, 6063-T6 alloy, brackets mounted inboard from the end of the fascia. SnapLoc
1-3/4in. (44 mm), 2-1/2in. (63 mm), 3-1/2in. (90 mm) or 4- fascia can be installed as a single unit over two or more shade
1/2in. (114 mm) OD (as required) with internal keyway to band assemblies without exposed joints in lengths up to 15ft.
receive tubular motor. The tube is extruded with two fabric- (457cm). SnapLoc fascia snaps on to the brackets without the
mounting channels designed to support the shade bands use of glue, magnetic strips or any exposed fastening.
via the SnapLoc® spline (see below). The fascia is made of extruded aluminum (hardness/alloy
1.3 SnapLoc Mounting Spline: Extruded vinyl with
® 6063T5) with an average thickness of .062 in. (1.6mm).
asymmetrical locking channels and embossed fabric guide for The fascia is finished in PPG Duracon™ baked enamel in
use with 1-3/4 in. (44 mm), 2-1/2 in. (63 mm), 3-1/2 in. (90 mm) six standard colors plus clear aluminum.
or 4-1/2 in. (114 mm) OD tube. Spline has sufficient capacity 1.10 DoubleShade ® Mounting Brackets: A master mounting
to support the shade and additional hem weights without bracket assembly for drive-end, idle-end and center supports
disengaging from the tube or without extra wraps of fabric to facilitate installation of two shades, front-to-back or top and
on the tube. SnapLoc Spline shade band assembly may be bottom, with precise alignment and minimum installation labor.
installed or removed from the shade tube, or tube/motor DoubleShade ® brackets have all the same features of the
assembly, without disassembling or removal from the standard ElectroShade bracket, plus allow both sun screen and
mounting brackets. blackout shades on a single bracket. DoubleShade’s compact
1.4 End Brackets: Consist of 1/8 in. (3 mm) thick sheet steel. size allows two shades to fit in a smaller room projection than
Wall, jamb or ceiling mounted as required and permanently two individually installed shades on the same window.
installed.
Continued ☞
MechoShade Systems, Inc.
42-03 35th Street, Long Island City, NY 11101
Telephone: 718-729-2020 E-mail: info@mechoshade.com
Fax: 718-729-2941 / 800-899-8081 Internet Web Site: http://www.mechoshade.com 3.24
MS2200 - 6/1/04
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2.0 ElectroShade® Motor System 2.6 Sizes: The motors are available in torques of 35-435 in. lbs.
2.1 Limit Switches: Internal limit switches are adjusted by two (lifting capacity), 10-64 r.p.m. speed to meet specified
external push button, thumb screws or electronically set to allow requirements and shall not exceed 60 mm in diameter as
exact setting of travel in both the raised and lowered positions. 115 VAC (230VAC) motors.
Micro switches provide circuit braking at the end of the run. 2.7 Connectivity: Motors are available with either a one
The limit switch setting cannot be disturbed by the action of foot motor lead with a male Disconnect Plug (power plug).
the roller tube. The Disconnect Plug end can be plugged into a compatible
2.1.1 Intelligent Motors with Busline Control may have either Plug-In Receptacle or a Junction Box lead with a female
manual, push-button or electronic limit switch adjustment. Disconnect Plug.
2.2 Brake: A solenoid activated disc brake mechanism stops 2.8 Warranty: The manufacturer provides warranty that the
and holds in any position. The brake automatically disengages motor is free of manufacturing defects for five (5) years from
when the motor is operating. the date of installation. This warranty is void if the products have
been improperly installed, wired or subjected to improper care.
2.3 Motor: An asynchronous (non-synchronous) motor with
Warranty void if controlled by control systems not previously
built-in reversible capacitor start-and-run is made to be operated
approved by MechoShade Systems, Inc.
with 95 to 125 VAC at 60hz. (207-253), single phase,
temperature Class-A (maximum temperature rating of 140 C.),
thermally protected, totally enclosed, maintenance free with 3.0 Shade Cloth, Films and Laminates
locking disconnect plug assembly furnished with each operator. (See Section 5 for specifications of ThermoVeil ®, EuroVeil ®
2.4 Gear Box: Three or more levels of satellite gears are and DualShades ®.)
provided for load distribution (planetary gears) and machined
from close tolerance tempered steel or molded plastic. The
speed varies according to model from 10 r.p.m. to 64 r.p.m.
2.5 Installation: A single pin locks the drive end of the motor
to the tube. A notched section of the tube turns the ring, which
counts the turns and activates the limit switch. To interchange
motors, the pin is pressed out of the tube and the motor
slides out.
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(interior product use) to original purchasers on all hardware and
shade cloths for the life of the interior project
MechoShade Systems, Inc. warrants to original purchasers that its Interior
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All in accordance with MechoShade Systems, Inc. Warranty General Terms and Conditions. The MechoShade
Limited Warranties are exclusive and in lieu of all other warranties, whether written, oral or implied (including
any implied warranty of merchantability, fitness for a particular purpose, or otherwise). Continued ☞
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