Specification Manual_V1 ROLLER BLINDS (Internal)
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5. General information’s VANGUARD Roller Blind System
Pelmet and guide rails
Made of extruded aluminium
Bottom rail
Made of extruded aluminium with plastic end
caps of polypropylene
Installation brackets
Mild steel, zinc plated and powder coated
Chain
Pressed stainless steel, polished
Application
VANGUARD Roller Blinds are developed for
internal use. The blinds provide effective and
efficient control of heat, light and glare. High
quality components ensure a long life and smooth
and quiet operation. Depending on requirements,
there are varying levels of light filtering available
through the large range of quality fabrics. The
Vanguard Roller Blind range includes the Dual
System for using two different types of fabric, the
Linked System for joining multiple blinds and
reducing motorization costs, and the Corner
System for linking corner blinds.
Benefit
- UV & heat protection
- Energy saving- reduces air conditioning
costs
- Ensures privacy whilst maintaining natural
light if desired
- Reduces glare- suitable for offices
- Minimalist design
Operation/Installation
VANGUARD Roller Blinds can be driven by a motor,
and operated via a mounted wall switch or hand
held remote control; or they can manually
operated via a smooth running stainless steel
chain. The motors can be hardwired, or integrated
with a lighting and energy management system
such as C-Bus.
5.1 Tender specification
VANGUARD Roller Blind System STANDARD
Shaft
Made of extruded aluminium, diameter 38x1,25
mm or 43x1,25mm. Including control end system
features and locking feature to secure the unit into
the bracket. Sizes 32/32, 40/45 for easy operation.
Brackets and bracket covers
For top face or side fix installation. Brackets
material: mild steel, zinc plated and powder coated
20x1,5 mm; Sizes of the brackets in depending of
the system and tube sizes. The bracket covers can
be grey, white, beige or black.
Bottom rail
Made of extruded aluminium dimensions
11x22mm, with drawn-in brush and lateral gliders
for the plastic side guide rail. Round or oval bottom
rail available. The caps on both ends are made
from high impact UVS polypropylene in master
colours.
Operation
With stainless steel control: roll-up safety device
via servo coupling, smooth positioning of the blind,
swivelling ball chian exit. Operation either from the
right or left side.
Via motor control: the VANGUARD roller blind can
be driven by motor or operated via wall switch or
remote control. The blind is driven by 40mm Elero
Motor, with a glass filled nylon drive retaining clip.
The O-ring lock the Drive Wheel to the motor.
Motor and controls can be remote controlled,
hardwired for control by wall switches or
integrated with build management system such as
„Cibus“.
Intermediate bearing bracket
Press formed steel, pre-treated and powder
coated, stainless steel bearing 40mm and grub
screw.
Colours
Standard colours: Snow Withe 062; Black 050;
Birch White 412; N. Anodised 020; Rivergum 421.
Offered in All Dulux and Interpon powder coat
colours, some non standard colours attract a small
surcharge.
Fabric
Available in a large range of colours, textures
weight and sizes. Fabrics composition 100%
polyester or polymer coated glass fibre.
Installation
Installation with clip on the wall or on the ceiling;
optional installation in the soffit via soffit bracket
or via mounting rail.
Limited sizes
Roller Blind Drive Max. Surf. m2 Min. Width
mm
Max. Width
mm
Min. Height
mm
Max. Height
mm
Chain/Motor 7.5 250 2.900 250 3.000
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5.2 Tender specification VANGUARD Roller Blind System HEAVY DUTY
Shaft
Made of extruded aluminium heavy duty, diameter
60mm. including spring steel wire 10mm inner
aluminium tube with PVC cover. On both end Abs
nylon & Acetal with steel roller bearings.
Brackets and bracket covers
For top face or side fix installation. Brackets
material: high grade stamped steel powder coated.
The bracket covers can be grey, white, beige or
black in high grade ABS polycarbonate alloy.
Bottom rail
Made of extruded aluminium dimensions heavy
duty rectangular 41x15mm. On both end caps in
Acetal in master colour.
Operation
With Stainless steel control: spring installation
made nylon and high tensile wound spring steel
with PVC cover, smooth positioning of the blind,
swivelling ball chian exit. Operation either from the
right or left side.
Via motor control: the VANGUARD roller blind can
be driven by motor or operated via wall switch or
remote control. The blind is driven by a 50mm
Elero tubular motor, with a glass filled nylon drive
retaining clip. For the motor driven blind can be
used also the combo system. The motor is
connected through a O-ring to the Wheel.
Motor and controls can be remote controlled,
hardwired for control by wall switches or
integrated with build management system such as
„Cibus“.
Bracket
High grade stamped steel and powder coated
brackets. Including high grade ABS polycarbonate
alloy plastic covers.
Colours
Standard colours: Snow Withe 062; Black 050;
Birch White 412; N. Anodised 020; Rivergum 421.
Offered in All Dulux and Interpon powder coat
colours, some non standard colours attract a small
surcharge.
Fabric
Available in a large range of colours, textures
weight and sizes. Fabrics composition 100%
polyester or polymer coated glass fibre.
Installation
Installation with clip on the wall or on the ceiling;
optional installation in the soffit via soffit bracket
or via mounting rail.
Limited sizes Roller Blind
Fabric weight
Max. Surf. mm Min. Width
mm
Max. Width
mm
Min. Height
mm
Max. Height
mm
below 400g/m 15m² 400 3.400 300 7.000
over 400g/m 15m² 400 3.000 300 5.000
5.3 Tender specification
VANGUARD Roller Blind System standard with pelmet
Shaft
Made of extruded aluminium, diameter
38x1,25mm or 43x1,25mm. Including control end
system features a locking feature to secure the
unit into the bracket. Sizes 32/3 or 40/45 for easy
operation.
Box
Extruded Aluminium T5, dimension 90x90mm;
with end cover set incl. screws in polycarbonate.
With mounting pin to insert the side guide rail.
Side guide rails
Made of extruded aluminium, dimensions
24x54,7mm with drawn-in brush insert and plastic
end cap.
Bottom rail
Made of extruded aluminium dimensions
11x22mm, with drawn-in brush and lateral gliders
for the plastic side guide rail. Round or oval
bottom rail available. The end caps on both ends
are made from high impact UVS polypropylene in
master colours.
Intermediate bearing bracket
Press formed steel, pre-treated and powder
coated, stainless steel bearing 40mm and grub
screw.
Operation
With Stainless steel control: spring installation
made nylon and high tensile wound spring steel
with PVC cover. , smooth positioning of the blind,
swivelling ball chian exit. Operation either from the
right or left side.
Via motor control: the VANGUARD roller blind can
be driven by motor or operated via wall switch or
remote control. The blind is driven by a 50mm
Elero tubular motor, with a glass filled nylon drive
retaining clip. For the motor driven blind can be
used also the combo system. The motor is
connected through a O-ring to the Wheel.
Motor and controls can be remote controlled,
hardwired for control by wall switches or
integrated with build management system such as
„Cibus“.
Colours
Standard colours: Snow Withe 062; Black 050;
Birch White 412; N. Anodised 020; Rivergum 421.
Offered in All Dulux and Interpon powder coat
colours, some non standard colours attract a small
surcharge.
Fabric
Available in a large range of colours, textures
weight and sizes. Fabrics composition 100%
polyester or polymer coated glass fibre.
Installation
Lateral installation glass strip installation with
mounting installation bracket into the glass
clearance or frontal installation onto the
casement.
Limited sizes
Roller Blind Drive Max. Surf. m2 Min. Width
mm
Max. Width
mm
Min. Height
mm
Max. Height
mm
Chain/Motor 7,5 250 2.900 250 3.000
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5.4. FEATURES VANGUARD Roller Blind System
Installation brackets
VANGUARD roller blind standard
Press formed steel, pre-treated and
powder coated. Available in Snow
White; Black; Birch White; N. Anodised
and Rivergum.
The brackets can be installed in vertical
or in horizontal position.
Installation brackets
VANGUARD Roller blind Heavy Duty
The installation brackets for the Heavy
Duty type are made from high grade
stamped steel. Available in all Dulux
and Interpon colour.
The brackets can be installed in vertical
or in horizontal position. Some non-
standard colours attract a small
surcharge.
Block out side guide rails
The side guide rails are made of
extruded aluminium with drawn- in
brush insert and plastic end caps.
Double guide rail
The intermediate guide rail is made of
extruded aluminium and allows two
connect two blinds together without
light admission.
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5.5 SYSTEMS
5.5.1 EASY-LINK-SYSTEM VANGUARD Roller Blind System
This system enables several blinds
to be linked for simultaneous
operation through a single
control.
The different blinds where
connected by a rod bearing
connection. Through this system
the number of control chains
where reduced.
This allows you tho cover multiple
of windows or wide windows,
where exceed a normal fabric
wide.
Dimensions
5.5.2 DUAL-LINK SYSTEM
VANGUARD Roller Blind System
This VANGUARD Roller Blind System
enables several blinds to be linked for
simultaneous operation through a
single control. The different blinds are
connected by a rod bearing
connection. Through this system the
number of control chains are reduced.
This allows you to cover multiple
windows or wide windows, which
exceed the normal fabric width.
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5.5.3 CORNER SOLUTION
VANGUARD Roller Blind System
This system allows you to connect two
blinds even if a corner is in between.
The blind can be operated by one control.
The blind can be operated by one control.
Is recommended to hold the distance
between the wall and foot of bracket (B) to
be:
'AC' BRACKET – 40mm projection:
B = 20mm
'AC' BRACKET – 55mm projection
B = 35mm
The table specifying the Tube Deductions
(A) for Top Fix brackets is based on the
above values for B.
If B is other than the values above please
use the electronic calculation to retrieve
the accurate Tube Deduction (A).
1. Measure Wall Length (W1 & W2) )
& the Wall Angle (WA) where the
Easy-Link Uni-Joint- 90 deg will be
used.
2. Calculate the Tube Deduction (A).
(Refer to Blind Deductions Table
for further information).
3. Taking into consideration the
deductions at the other end of the
tubes fort he
Chain/Motor/Spring/Crank/Idler/e
asy-Link/Easy Link Uni Joint, vut
tubes to desired length.
Using the edge of the foot of the bracket as
a guide (B) mark on the ceiling where the
bracket will be installed
5.5.4 COMBO SYSTEM
VANGUARD Roller Blind System
With this system two different Roller
blinds where mounted on the same
set of brackets, one in the front and
one in the rear.
Therefore the combination of the
blinds fabric can vary on the special
requirements.
The Combo System can also be used in
combination with the Easy Link
system.
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5.5.5 Spring assist
VANGUARD Roller Blind System
With any VANGUARD Roller blind system
you can use a spring roller system up to a
45mm roller tube.
The roller blind system utilized a bi-
directional spring, to deliver a smooth
and quiet operation.
The internal spring lock the blind in a
place under tension. Spring Assist units
enable large heavy blinds to be operated
more easily.
The roller blind spring system is totally
hidden from the view.
5.6 Dimensioning and Installation detail VANGUARD Roller Blind System
Cassette 87x90mm extruded aluminium
Roll size Ø 75mm
Guide rails 54x24mm
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5.7 TYPES OF COVERING VANGUARD Roller Blind System
CHI LIGHT
light filtering & flocked block
out fabric
Fabric: 100% Polyester with acrylic coating
Thickness: 0,28mm
Basis weight: 190gsm
Width: 2400mm
Railroad: No
MATILDA
100% block out
Fabric: 100% Polyester with acrylic coating
Thickness: 0,3mm
Basis weight: 300gsm
Width: 2400mm
Railroad: No
PALM BEACH
Light filtering
Fabric: 100% Polyester with acrylic coating
Thickness: 0,3mm
Basis weight: 290gsm
Width: 2400mm
Railroad: No
SYNERGY
Light colours high opacity, dark
colours block out
Fabric: 100% Polyester with acrylic coating
Thickness: 0.3mm
Basis weight: 300gsm
Width: 2000mm
Railroad: No
PREMIUM 24
100% block out
Fabric: 100% Polyester with acrylic coating
Thickness: 0,3mm
Basis weight: 380gsm
Width: 2400mm
Railroad: No
WHITE LIGHT
100% block out
Fabric: 100% Polyester with acrylic coating
Thickness: 0,3mm
Basis weight: 380gsm
Width: 2400
Railroad: No
ARCADIA Fabric: 30% Polyester, 70% Cotton
Thickness: 0,65mm
Basis weight: 440gsm
Width: 2400mm
Railroad: No
BEL AIR
light colours high opacity, dark
colours block out
Fabric: 100% Polyester Jacquard with acrylic coating
Thickness: 0,65mm
Basis weight: 440gsm
Width: 2400mm
Railroad: No
BELMONT
Block out and light filtering
Fabric: 100% Polyester with acrylic coating
Thickness: 0,65mm
Basis weight: 440gsm
Width: 2400mm
Railroad: No
DAWN
100% block out
Fabric: 100% Polyester with acrylic coating
Thickness: 0,36mm
Basis weight: 380gsm
Width: 2000/2400mm
Railroad: Yes
MELALEUCA
100% block out
Fabric: 100% Polyester with acrylic coating
Thickness: 0,40mm
Basis weight: 390gsm
Width: 2000mm
Railroad: Yes
RAINDROP
100% block out
Fabric: 100% Polyester with acrylic coating
Thickness: 0,52mm
Basis weight: 410gsm
Width: 2000mm
Railroad: Yes
SNOWFLAKE
100% block out
Fabric: 100% Polyester with acrylic coating
Thickness: 0,48mm
Basis weight: 380gsm
Width: 2000mm
Railroad: Yes
PEARLISED
100% block out
Fabric: 100% Polyester with acrylic coating
Thickness: 0,39mm
Basis weight: 370gsm
Width: 2100mm
Railroad: Yes
METRO 230
translucent
Fabric: 100% Polyester with acrylic foam coating
Thickness: 0,70mm
Basis weight: 320gsm
Width: 2300mm
Railroad: No
NEWPORT
translucent
Fabric: 100% Polyester
Thickness: 0,35mm
Basis weight: 190gsm
Width: 2500mm
Railroad: Yes
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SERENE
block out
Fabric: 100% Polyester
Thickness: 0,47mm
Basis weight: 350gsm
Width: 2400mm
Railroad: No
SERENE
translucent
Fabric: 100% Polyester
Thickness: 0,35mm
Basis weight: 180gsm
Width: 2400mm
Railroad: No
PLAZA PLUS
block out
Fabric: 100% Polyester
Thickness: 0,47mm
Basis weight: 375gsm
Width: 2000/2400mm
Railroad: Yes
GREENSCREEN
translucent
Fabric: 100% knitted Polyester
Thickness: 0,36mm
Basis weight: 165gsm
Width: 2480mm
Railroad: No
METRO 230
block out
Fabric: 100% Polyester acrylic coated
Thickness: 0,60mm
Basis weight: 380gsm
Width: 2300mm
Railroad: No
NEWPORT BLOCKOUT
block out
Fabric: 100% Polyester acrylic foam coated
Thickness: 0,50mm
Basis weight: 330gsm
Width: 2500mm
Railroad: Yes
SIENA
translucent
Fabric: 100% Polyester acrylic coated
Thickness: 0,45mm
Basis weight: 220gsm
Width: 2800mm
Railroad: No
URBAN SHADE
block out
Fabric: 100% Polyester acrylic coated
Thickness: 0,45mm
Basis weight: 410gsm
Width: 2400mm
Railroad: No
CAMBRIDGE
block out
Fabric: 100% Polyester acrylic coated
Thickness: 0,45mm
Basis weight: 410gsm
Width: 2450mm
Railroad: No
E-SCREEN
translucent
Fabric: 36% Fiberglas 64% Vinyl
Thickness: 0,52mm
Basis weight: 452gsm
Width: 2500mm
Railroad: Yes
ECOVIEW
block out
Fabric: 36% Fibreglass 64% Vinyl
Thickness: 0,52mm
Basis weight: 452gsm
Width: 2500/3000mm
Railroad: Yes
EXTRAVIEW
block out
Fabric: 100% PVC coated fibreglass
Thickness: 0,50mm
Basis weight: 400gsm
Width: 2500/3000mm
Railroad: No
M-SCREEN
transparent
Fabric: 36% Fibreglass 64% Vinyl
Thickness: 0,55mm
Basis weight: 430gsm
Width: 1550/2000/2500/3100mm
Railroad: No
PLATINUM METALISED
translucent to block out
Fabric: 100% Polyester Trevira
Thickness: 0,38mm
Basis weight: 145gsm
Width: 2300mm
Railroad: No
TITANIUM METALISED
translucent to block out
Fabric: 100% Polyester Trevira
Thickness: 0,21mm
Basis weight: 90gsm
Width: 2300mm
Railroad: No
LINCSCREEN 6%
translucent
Fabric: 100% PVC coated Fibreglass
Thickness: 0,47mm
Basis weight: 385gsm
Width: 2500mm
Railroad: No
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NATTE
translucent
Fabric: 42% Fibreglass/58% Vinyl
Thickness: 0,53mm
Basis weight: 470gsm
Width: 2500mm
Railroad: No
SIENNA
block out
Fabric: 100% Polyester acrylic coated
Thickness: 0,60mm
Basis weight: 380gsm
Width: 2800mm
Railroad: No
LINCSCREEN 3%
translucent
Fabric: 100% PVC coated Fibreglass
Thickness: 0,45mm
Basis weight: 410gsm
Width: 2500mm
Railroad: No
ZINCALUM METALISED
translucent
Fabric: 42% Fibreglass, 58% Vinyl
Thickness: 0,78mm
Basis weight: 535gsm
Width: 2000mm
Railroad: No
5TH AVENUE
translucent
Fabric: 100% Polyester acrylic coating
Thickness: 0,80mm
Basis weight: 475gsm
Width: 2400mm
Railroad: No
FLOCKE
block out
Fabric: 42% Fiberglas, 51% Acrylic, 7% Cotton Flocked backing
Thickness: 0,50mm
Basis weight: 430gsm
Width: 2400mm
Railroad: No