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MechoShade Systems, Inc.42-03 35th Street, Long Island City, NY 11101Telephone: 718-729-2020 E-mail: [email protected]:718-729-2941 / 800-899-8081 Internet Web Site:www.mechoshade.com
Copyright 2004, MechoShade Systems, Inc., Long Island City, NY.MechoShade is a registered trademark of, and SkyLighter is a trademark of, MechoShade Systems, Inc. Specifications subject to change without notice.
ElectroShade Skylight, Atrium and Monumental Shades
The ElectroShade SkyLighter system consists of custom
engineered flat and soft-fold shades available as horizontal,
sloped or vertical systems in rectangular, triangular (equilateral)
or trapezoidal shapes. SkyLighter shades are also available as
top down, bottom up or horizontal systems supported by side
channels, cables, or both as required. Sloped shade systems
and blackout shades may be guided and supported by sidechannels or overhead cables and augmented by roller bearings
or idler rollers for angled or curved windows.
Monumental/High Bay Shading: Single shade bands up to
40+ feet wide by 50+ feet high (1,219cm by 1,524cm) and more.
Contact your MechoShade representative for more information.
Flat
Horizontal
Double Motor
Soft Fold
Top Down
Gravity Drop
FlatTop Down
Gravity Drop
Soft FoldSingle Motor
Bottom Up
Flat
Triangular
Double Motor
Bottom Up
MonumentalShades
Monumental shades for windows 10 feet wide by 30 feethigh (3m x 9m) or more with aligned stabilizing battens,thus assuring flatness and offset mounting. Whereby twobands per motor, in pocket, offset between mullions.
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MechoShade Systems, Inc.42-03 35th Street, Long Island City, NY 11101Telephone: 718-729-2020 E-mail: [email protected]:718-729-2941 / 800-899-8081 Internet Web Site:www.mechoshade.com
Copyright 2004, MechoShade Systems, Inc., Long Island City, NY.MechoShade is a registered trademark of, and SkyLighter is a trademark of, MechoShade Systems, Inc. Specifications subject to change without notice.
ElectroShade SkyLighter Systems
Support Cable
Drive Cable
Horizontal Flat SkyLighterTM
Shade. Flat SkyLighter Shade/Gravity-drop withIdler Rollers andCurved Guide Track
Drive Cable
Support Cable or Track
Horizontal Softfold SkyLighter Shade.
Softfold Sloped SkyLighter Shade.
Guide Cableor Track
Motor withclosure
Support Cableor Channel
Hembar
Flat SkyLighter Shade
Motorwith closure
Idler rollers (as required by length andslope angle)
*Subject to length and slope angle.
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The ElectroShadeSkyLighter Shade is a specialized shade
system designed for solar protection and room darkening
requirements where horizontal, inclined, angled or bottom up
type shading is required.
A Tensioned SkyLighter Roller Shade is a motorized shade
designed for applications that require a taught flat shade like
that shown above.The system consists of two synchronized
tubular motors and a special electronic control unit to control
the tautness of the shade band.One motor is for fabric roll-up,
the second motor is for cable take-up.The electronic unit
controls each motor independently and maintains a dynamic
(moving) tension on the shadeband as well as final tension
adjustment thus minimizing fabric sag while the fabric is both
moving and stationary. Adjustments to both dynamic and final
tension are made via the electronic control. The size and weight
of the shade will determine if idler rollers, guide cables and/or
guide track are necessary.
A Motor/Spring SkyLighter Roller Shade is a single tubular
motor and spring system for angled or horizontal shades up to
6 x 8 ft (183 x 245 cm). As the motor in the cable take up tube
pulls the shadeband across the opening it creates resistance
as it tightens the opposing spring, in the fabric tube, providing
shadeband tautness. The size and weight of the shade willdetermine if idler rollers, guide cables and/or guide track
are necessary.
A Non-Tensioned SkyLighter Soft-Fold Shade is designed
for angled, gravity-drop or horizontal shades which have the
elegance of a traditional pleated roman shade.
Gravity-Drop Soft-Fold Shades: The system has only a cable
take up tube with tubular motor with a fixed pleat at the head
rail. The cable take up tube raises the shade by lifting the drive
cables attached to the hembar at the bottom of the shade.
A separate set of Spacer Cables keep the pleats properly
spaced to a series of 1" (25mm) tubes sealed inside the shade-
cloth, while a Guide Cable keeps the shade tracking straight.
Horizontal Soft-Fold Shades: The system consists of two
cable take up tubes, one for each direction of travel, each with
its own motor and drive cable and a fixed pleat at the head rail.
A separate set of Spacer Cables keep the pleats properly
spaced to a series of 1" (25mm) tubes sealed inside the shade-
cloth, while a Guide Cable keeps the shade tracking straight.
MechoShade Systems, Inc.42-03 35th Street, Long Island City, NY 11101Telephone: 718-729-2020 E-mail: [email protected]:718-729-2941 / 800-899-8081 Internet Web Site:www.mechoshade.com
Copyright 2004, MechoShade Systems, Inc., Long Island City, NY..MechoShade and ElectroShade are registered trademarks of, and SkyLighter is a trademark of, MechoShade Systems, Inc.Specifications subject to change without notice.
Tensioned & Gravity Drop SkyLighter Shades
M
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MechoShade Systems, Inc.42-03 35th Street, Long Island City, NY 11101Telephone: 718-729-2020 E-mail: [email protected]:718-729-2941 / 800-899-8081 Internet Web Site:www.mechoshade.com
Copyright 2004, MechoShade Systems, Inc., Long Island City, NY..MechoShade and SnapLoc are registered trademarks of, and SkyLighter is a trademark of, MechoShade Systems, Inc.Specifications subject to change without notice.
Typical Double Motor Tensioned SkyLighter Shade
Fabric Motor with lead(2.3 amp max. byshade contractor)
Tensioned SkyLighterShade Switch(by shade contractor)
120VAC(230VAC)Power Supply J-Box
(by others)J-Box
(by others)
NOTE:
Flush Mount
Disconnect Plug Kit(by shade contractor)
Typical 1 footmotor lead
Typical 5 foot motor J-Box lead
Shade Cloth
Cable Motor with lead(2.3 amp max. by
shade contractor)
Cable Tube
Inside of Skylight Well
Optional Side Channel
(as required)
Optional Side Channel
(as required)
Optional Support Cables
(as required)
Optional Support Cables(as required)
2" (50.8mm) fl Idler Rollerswith fabric sleeve to match fabric
at 1/3 points (or as required)
Control Modulein an 8" x 10" x 4"(203mm x 254mmx 101mm) electricalenclosure (by shadecontractor)
Fabric tube
Direction
of Travel
3/64" (1.18mm)fl Stainess SteelDrive Cables
J-Box(by others)
Disconnect Plug Kit(by shade contractor)
Dry ContactClosure
A/VOptional low voltageinterface for A/V
ReinforcedBlocking
(by others)
Reinforced Blocking (by others) in accordancewith MSS shop drawing requirements
1. One Tensioned SkyLighter Shade control module in a
8" x 10" x 4" (203mm x 254mm x 101mm) deep electrical
enclosure required for each SkyLighter Shade.
2. One Tensioned SkyLighter Shade Switch.
3. One fabric shadeband attached by means of a SnapLoc
spline to a SnapLoc extruded aluminum tube with a
tubular directional motor installed inside the tube
(motor head and leads exposed).
4. SnapLoc extruded aluminum tube for cable take up
with a tubular directional motor installed inside the tube(motor head and leads exposed).
5. One exposed hembar (shipped attached or loose).
6. Two hembar end caps with attachment screws.
7. Two pair of mounting bracketsone for each tube (pair
consists of one drive end and one idle end bracket).
8. Two spring loaded idle-end pins.
9. 1/16" (1.5mm) diameter coated stainless steel drive cable.
10. Two 1/4" (6.3mm) diameter x 3" (76.2mm) long (approx.)
aluminum drive cable attachment rods.
11. Drive cable attachment screws and washers
(for attachment to cable take up tube).
12. Brass, copper or lead cable fittings.13. Two 5' (1524mm) long j-box leads with mating disconnect
plugs (mates with motor lead). Longer leads optional.
14. Optional side channels and/or support cables as required.
A partial list of components. Items (parts) will vary based on configuration, design and size of the SkyLighter Shade.
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Copyright 2004, MechoShade Systems, Inc., Long Island City, NY..MechoShade and SnapLoc are registered trademarks of, and MLC, IQ/MLC and SkyLighter are a trademarks of, MechoShade Systems, Inc.Specifications subject to change without notice.
Typical Motor/Spring Tensioned SkyLighter Shade
Spring inside the cable take up tubeto assist unwinding the shade.
Switch(by shadecontractor)
120VAC(230VAC)
PowerSupply
Flush Mount
Cable Tube
Inside of Skylight Well
Optional Side Channel
(as required)
Optional Side Channel
(as required)
Optional Support Cables
(as required)
Optional Support Cables(as required)
Any ElectroShade fourmotor controller in an8" x 10" x 4"(203mm x 254mmx 101mm) electricalenclosure (by shadecontractor)
Fabric tube
J-Box(by others)
Disconnect Plug Kit(by shade contractor)
Dry ContactClosure
A/V
Optionallow voltage
interfacefor A/V
ReinforcedBlocking
(by others)
To otherIQ/MLCs
Reinforced Blocking (by others) in accordance
with MSS shop drawing requirements
Fabric Motor with lead(2.3 amp max. byshade contractor)
(4 or 6-conductorflat modular cable
by contractor)
Shade Cloth
Direction
of Travel
Optional Support Cables(as required)
2" (50.8mm) Idler Rollerswith fabric sleeve to match fabric
at 1/3 points (or as required)
3/64" (1.18mm) Stainess SteelDrive Cables
1. One ElectroShade MLC/2 or IQ/MLC four motor
controller, with RS-232 capability, in a 8" x 10" x 4"
(203mm x 254mm x 101mm) electrical enclosure.
2. Up to four (4) Switches per controller.
3. One fabric shadeband attached by means of a SnapLoc
spline to a SnapLoc extruded aluminum tube with a
tubular directional motor installed inside the tube
(motor head and leads exposed).
4. SnapLoc extruded aluminum tube for cable take up
with a spring installed inside the tube.
5. One exposed hembar (shipped attached or loose).
6. Two hembar end caps with attachment screws.
7. Two pair of mounting bracketsone for each tube (pair
consists of one drive end and one idle end bracket).
8. Two spring loaded idle-end pins.
9. 1/16" (1.5mm) diameter coated stainless steel drive cable.
10. Two 1/4" (6.3mm) diameter x 3" (76.2mm) long (approx.)
aluminum drive cable attachment rods.
11. Drive cable attachment screws and washers (for attach-
ment to cable take up tube).
12. Brass, copper or lead cable fittings.
13. One 5ft. (1524mm) long j-box lead with mating disconnect
plugs (mates with motor lead). Longer leads optional.
14. Optional side channels and/or support cables as required.
A partial list of components. Items (parts) will vary based on configuration, design and size of the SkyLighter Shade.
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SkyLighter Double Motor Tensioned / Flat Shade. 0- 45
MechoShade Systems, Inc.42-03 35th Street, Long Island City, NY 11101Telephone: 718-729-2020 E-mail: [email protected]:718-729-2941 / 800-899-8081 Internet Web Site:www.mechoshade.com
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SLOPE SCHEMATIC
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SkyLighter Single Motor Gravity Drop / Flat Shade. 45- 90
MechoShade Systems, Inc.42-03 35th Street, Long Island City, NY 11101Telephone: 718-729-2020 E-mail: [email protected]:718-729-2941 / 800-899-8081 Internet Web Site:www.mechoshade.com
Copyright 2004, MechoShade Systems, Inc., Long Island City, NY.MechoShade and ElectroShade are registered trademarks of, and SkyLighter is a trademark of, MechoShade Systems, Inc.Specifications subject to change without notice.
HEMTUBE2-3/4" x 1-5/8"
(69.8mm x 41.2mm)
GUIDE TRACK7/8" x 1-1/16"
(22.2mm x 27mm)
SIDE CHANNEL 3" x 2" x 3"(76.2mm x 50.8 x 76.2mm)
SCHEMATIC SECTION
GP HEMTUBE WITH
GUIDE TRACK DETAIL
(OPTION A)
GP HEMTUBE WITH
SIDE CHANNEL DETAILA double motor system
with Idler Rollers.
(OPTION C)
PERSPECTIVE VIEW
DRIVE TUBE AND
SHADE ASSEMBLY
(MOTOR INSIDE TUBE)
IDLER ROLLERS
REQUIRED: 0- 45
MAY BE REQUIRED: 45- 90.
ADVISE WIDTH X LENGTH
+ ANGLE.
GUIDE TRACK *
GP HEMTUBE
AND WHEEL ASSEMBLYFOR GUIDE TRACK OR
GUIDE CABLE ASSEMBLY
SPECIFY OPTION A , B OR C"
DRIVE TUBE WITH MOTOR 0- 45 OR AS REQUIRED
GUIDE
CABLE
GUIDE
CABLE
GP HEMTUBE WITH
GUIDE CABLE DETAIL
(OPTION B)
HEMTUBE HEMTUBE
M
3"(76mm)
0- 4
45- 90
SLOPE SCHEMATIC
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SkyLighter Non-Tensioned / Soft-Fold Shade. 0- 30
MechoShade Systems, Inc.42-03 35th Street, Long Island City, NY 11101Telephone: 718-729-2020 E-mail: [email protected]:718-729-2941 / 800-899-8081 Internet Web Site:www.mechoshade.com
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SCHEMATIC SECTION
PERSPECTIVE VIEW
GP HEMTUBE WITH
GUIDE TRACK DETAIL
(OPTION A)
GP HEMTUBE WITH
GUIDE CABLE DETAIL
(OPTION B)
DRIVE TUBE
WITH MOTOR INSIDE
DRIVE CABLE FIXED TO
HEMBAR AT 1/4 POINTS
FIXED PLEAT
GP HEMTUBE
FOR GUIDE TRACK ORGUIDE CABLE ASSEMBLY
SPECIFY OPTION A OR OPTION B
*
DRIVE TUBE WITH MOTOR 0- 30 OR AS REQUIRED
SPACER CABLES (3)
GUIDE CABLES (3)
FIXED
1" fl TUBE SEALED
INSIDE SHADECLOTH
0 TO 45
MM
M
DRIVE TUBE WITH
MOTOR INSIDE
SLOPE SCHEMATIC
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SkyLighter Gravity Drop / Soft-Fold Shade. 30- 90
MechoShade Systems, Inc.42-03 35th Street, Long Island City, NY 11101Telephone: 718-729-2020 E-mail: [email protected]:718-729-2941 / 800-899-8081 Internet Web Site:www.mechoshade.com
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GP HEMTUBE WITH
GUIDE TRACK DETAIL
(OPTION A)
GP HEMTUBE WITH
GUIDE CABLE DETAIL
(OPTION B)
SCHEMATIC SECTION
PERSPECTIVE VIEW
DRIVE TUBE
WITH MOTOR INSIDE
DRIVE CABLE FIXED TO
HEMBAR AT 1/4 POINTS
FIXED PLEAT
GP HEMTUBEFOR GUIDE TRACK ORGUIDE CABLE ASSEMBLYSPECIFY OPTION A
OR OPTION B
*
DRIVE TUBE WITH MOTOR0- 30 OR AS REQUIRED
SPACER CABLES (3)
GUIDE CABLES (3)
FIXED
1" fl TUBE SEALED
INSIDE SHADECLOTH
SLOPE SCHEMATIC
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