B L I N D S 2 ALUMINUM HORIZONTALS Motorization - Cut Sheets - Specifications
ALUMINUM HORIZONTAL BLINDS INTRODUCTION Possibly the original Horizontal Blind, Aluminum Blinds have been around for decades. They offer timeless fashion, excellent light control, and robust durability. Our blinds are made with phosphate treated stamped steel headrails and injection molded components that we have continuously improved over the past 20 years with an eye toward strength and durability. The headrails are layered with 2 coats of polyester paint and then baked to produce a beautiful and extremely tough protective finish. All of the internal hardware components are manufactured of heavy-duty acetal low-friction thermoplastics that are mechanically locked into the headrail channel. Additionally, all of our aluminum slats have a signature anti-static pre-coating, which helps to repel dust and fight buildup. MOTORIZATION Motorized blinds combine natural beauty with enhanced functionality and offer an excellent solution to control natural light. With the best tilting resolution control in the industry, a single blind, or a group of blinds can be controlled from a single remote and all align perfectly. Ideal for hard to reach areas requiring light control, or scenarios that need a schedule to adjust the blinds automatically in a busy restraint environment, motorized tile motors combined with a wide array of control devices give you the options your business requires. Quiet Operation Solutions for motorized blinds include our premium offering of ultra-quiet operation ideal for patient and guest room settings. Individual & Group Control Motorized blinds offer flexibility so that your blinds operate according to your needs. Motorized blinds can be operated individually, together as a group or a combination of both options instantly. Battery Option A completely wireless option that is battery-powered and eliminates the need for any wiring. Add an optional Solar Pack and create a maintenance-free and energy efficient solution!
HORIZONTAL BLIND CHARACTERISTICS FLAME RETARDANCY FR Characteristics of Fabtex, Inc. Aluminum Horizontal Blinds Fabtex 2 aluminum blinds consist mostly of metal in the form of aluminum slat materials as well as steel headrail and bottom rail. The few plastic parts such as end caps, tape drums, bottom plugs, tassels, etc. are a negligible percent of the blind (less than 10% by weight). The painted slat (either polyester coated aluminum or acrylic coated aluminum) is nonflammable and meets flammability requirements. As for the polyester cords and ladders, polyester inherently does not contribute to flame propagation and has a tendency to self-extinguish when the flame source is removed. In addition, the cords and ladders used in Fabtex aluminum blinds have been tested by the supplier and have been independently tested to a modified NFPA-701 Small Scale Test. The test confirmed that the polyester cords and ladder showed no flashing or flaming and meet the requirements for fire resistance. Certificate of Compliance Fabtex, Inc. certifies that all aluminum horizontal blinds meet or exceed Federal Specifications AA-V- 00200B of June 5, 1973 for Type I or Type II Venetian Blinds, except in areas where the federal specification has become obsolete.
HORIZONTAL BLIND CUT SHEET 2 ALUMINUM HORIZONTAL BLIND HEADRAIL Parts: A) Low Profile Headrail (Steel) B) Pinion Rod (Hex Tilt Rod) C) End Stiffeners D) Cord Lock E) Cord Tilter F) Ladder Drum G) Cradle H) Wand Tilter I) Wand J) Cord Ladder K) Lift Cord 1.8mm L) Cord Tassels M) Bottom rail Plugs N) Bottom rail Trapezoid shown O) Slats
HORIZONTAL BLIND CUT SHEET 2 ALUMINUM HORIZONTAL BLIND HEADRAIL System Features: Heavy Duty Metal and Plastic Components Headrail: Polyester baked enamel Color coordinated Phosphate treated steel 2 wide x 1.5 tall Wall thickness 0.018 (before paint) Valance Options: Single slat valance Color coordinated Bottomrail: Phosphate treated tteel Color coordinated Wall thickness 0.018 (before paint) Milky white plastic endcaps Tilt Controls: Wand Tilt Option The tilt mechanism features a clutch mechanism that prevents over-rotation The worm and gear is entirely enclosed inside an acetal thermoplastic housing Cord Tilt Option Not Available Motorized Tilt Option Not Available Control Locations: Available configurations o Standard: Tilter on Left Lift Cords on Right o Reverse: Tilter on Right Lift Cords on Left o Same Left: Tilter on Left Lift Cords on Left o Same Right: Tilter on Right Lift Cords on Right Lift Control: Snap-in design incorporates a stainless steel wear guard over which cords pass Incorporates a Crash Proof safety feature that locks the blind automatically upon release of cords Other Headrail Channel Hardware: Headrail components are made of combinations of metal and low friction acetal thermoplastic Snap-in design of components allows for quick and easy repair if necessary
HORIZONTAL BLIND CUT SHEET 2 ALUMINUM HORIZONTAL BLIND HEADRAIL Cord Ladder: Polyester braided cord ladders are designed to ensure proper control with adequate overlap of slats when in the closed position Color coordinated Cord Ladder Spacing: Maximum spacing between rout holes: 20 Lift Cords: 1.8mm Polyester braided cords designed for lifting and lowering the blind Color coordinated Mounting Hardware: Universal box brackets (color coordinated) Center supports on blinds wider than 60 Extension brackets (when requested) Hold down brackets (when requested) Size Recommendations: Minimum Width 9 Minimum Drop 9 Maximum Width 96 Maximum Drop 96 The sizes listed above are merely recommendations. Blinds may be ordered larger if required but may void warranty. Optional 2 or 3 blinds on a single headrail are available as well. Slats 5000 Series magnesium aluminum alloy Includes recycled aluminum materials Nominally 1 wide and 0.0075 thick, ± 0.0003
HORIZONTAL BLIND SPECIFICATIONS 2 ALUMINUM HORIZONTAL BLIND SECTION 12492 Part 1 General 1.1 Scope A. Furnish and install roller shades provided by Fabtex Inc., (800) 778-2791 B. Substitutions: Not Permitted C. Related work specified elsewhere 1.2 Quality Assurance A. Installer qualifications: 1. The installer shall be a firm approved by Fabtex, Inc. 2. The installer shall be qualified to install the product specified, as demonstrated by prior experience. B. Job mock-up: A sample blind may be installed on the jobsite prior to the beginning of the project. 1.3 Submittals A. Product information: Submit Fabtex product literature and installation instructions. B. Shop drawings: Indicate field-measured dimensions of opening which are to receive blinds, details on mounting surface and sill conditions, and details of corners and conditions between adjacent blinds. C. Color samples: Submit a sample of each type and color of material specified. 1.4 Delivery, Storage, and Handling A. Packing and shipping: 1. Materials shall be delivered to the Project in Fabtex original unopened packaging with labels intact. B. Storage: 1. Materials shall be stored in a clean area, which is free of corrosive fumes, dust, and away from construction activities. 2. Materials shall be stacked horizontally using plastic or wood shims such that drainage and ventilation are provided for, and such that water cannot accumulate in, about or upon containers. 3. Stacks shall be covered with tarpaulins or plastic such that ventilation is provided for, and such that contaminants are prevented from contacting surfaces. 1.5 Project/Site Conditions (Before Product Installation Begins) A. Roof must be tight, windows and frames installed and glazed, and interior doors hung. B. Wet work including concrete, masonry, plaster, stucco, terrazzo, sheetrock, spackling, and taping (including sanding) shall be complete and dry. C. Ceilings, window pockets, electrical, and mechanical work above the product shall be complete. D. Electrical power (110 volt AC) shall be available for installer s tools within 500 ft. of product installation areas. E. Flooring materials such as carpet, tile, etc. must be completed. 1.6 Warranty A. Lifetime limited warranty: Fabtex, Inc. shall repair or replace for the seven year expected life of the blind, at its option, without charge, any part found defective in workmanship or material as long as the blind remains in the same window for which it was purchased.
HORIZONTAL BLIND SPECIFICATIONS 2 ALUMINUM HORIZONTAL BLIND SECTION 12492 Part 2 Products 2.1 Manufacturer and Product Description A. Acceptable product: 2 Aluminum Horizontal Blind manufactured by Fabtex, Inc. (800) 778-2791 B. Materials 1. Colors: Selected from Fabtex Color Selector 2. Headrail a. Steel Channel: Low profile headrail shall be 1 1/2 high by 2 1/4 deep. Design of the headrail to include rolled edges at top. Headrail to be fabricated from 0.018 thick (before coating) phosphate treated steel (rust inhibitor). The paint and coat material shall consist of baked acrylic primed with a finish coat of polyester baked enamel in desired color to match and compliment slats. Made in the USA of premium grade material. b. Hardware: Hardware shall be acetal low friction thermoplastic and guide lift cords and ladders in the head channel preventing wear and discoloration. Operating hardware shall be mechanically locked into headrail channel, by means of snap-in fittings. 3. Bottom rails a. Contoured shaped steel materials. Bottom rails shall be attached to the end of the cord ladders, fully supporting the weight of the blind. All bottom rail colors are available to compliment Fabtex 2 slat sample deck. Round polyurethane plugs snap over the lift cord holes in bottom rails to secure the lift cords and add a finishing touch. 4. Aluminum Slats a. Shall be 5086-H19 aluminum alloy for maximum strength, flexibility and resistance to corrosion. Slats shall be nominally ±2 wide and 0.008 thick. Slats shall have a pre-coating that features an anti-static to help repel dust and create a smoother, harder less porous surface. A properly formed contour creates the finished crown with corner radii of 3/16 tangent to edge of slat for safety. The end clearance of each slat shall not exceed 1/4 from each side of the window opening for jamb installation. The recommended ladder spacing shall not exceed 6 at the ends and 20 between ladders. A variety of color options are available. Aluminum slat materials are free of lead. 5. Tilt Rod Support a. Shall be acetal low friction thermoplastic and shall support tilt rod. It shall provide a smooth bearing surface and center the ladder drum over ladder hole. Incorporated with tilt rod support shall be metal lift cord rollers to guide lift cords when entering and exiting headrail for smoother lifting and lowering operation. Acetal grommet shall have beveled edges to prevent cord and braided ladder wear and discoloration. 6. Ladder Drum a. Shall be made from galvanized, cold rolled steel with smooth hole edges to position ladder. Ladders will be securely attached by braided ladder clips. 7. Cord Lock a. Shall be of snap-in design and incorporate a stainless steel wear guard over which cords pass and a floating shaft-type locking pin. Locking pin shall be free of abrasive teeth and offer minimum wear to cord. Cord lock shall incorporate a crash-proof safety feature that shall lock blind automatically upon release of cord. End of lift cords shall be finished separately with plastic tassels. b. Cord Guide shall be nickel plated steel and will guide and center lift cords into cord lock opening. 8. Vane Tilting a. Manual Shaft Type Tilter: the tilter shall be of a worm and gear arrangement in a totally enclosed gear case (housing). The worm (tilter shaft) and the gear shall be made of steel; the stem shall be covered in a polycarbonate sleeve, and the gear housing of acetal thermoplastic. The tilter shall be designed for smooth, low friction operation.
HORIZONTAL BLIND SPECIFICATIONS 2 ALUMINUM HORIZONTAL BLIND SECTION 12492 Part 2 Products i. Wand: the tilt wand shall be of a clear polycarbonate measuring approximately 3/8 in diameter, providing a positive, comfortable grip. The wand shall hang vertically by its own weight and should be of sufficient length for easy access and operation. Wand shall be attached to the tilter shaft by means of a spring clip and shall be easily detached and reattached in the field. It shall limit torsional deflection to 6 degrees in a 30 test length with a torque application of one-foot pound. ii. Cord: the tilter shall be a wheel made of acetal thermoplastic. Pulling the cord will tilt the blind in a smooth, low friction operation. The gear and housing shall be made of steel. b. Motorized: the tilter shall be a low voltage 12V DC shaft motor i. Power - battery pack with 8 AA lithium batteries, or a plug-in transformer (small profile, low voltage) ii. Control - RF Wireless Wall Switch or RF Handheld Remote. Multichannel versions are available for varied control of multiple zones. 9. Braided Ladders (slat supports) a. Shall have braided ladder which will assure proper control with adequate overlap of slats in the closed position. Available in one of three options: (select one) i. Braided Ladder Material: Material shall be 100% high tenacity polyester yarn. Vertical component shall be not less than 0.045 diameter nor greater than 0.066 diameter, and shall provide maximum strength and flexibility with minimum stretch. Horizontal component, or rungs, shall be not less than four threads and shall be approximately 31.0mm long. Standard ladder will provide 44mm of distance between slats. Ladders shall be of sufficient length for bottom of blind to hang with a tolerance of plus onehalf/minus zero inches of the specified length. Ladders shall be dyed to Fabtex color standard. ii. Cloth Tape Ladder: Material shall be 1 1/2 in width and is available in a variety of colors. iii. Vinyl Tape Ladder: Vinyl material shall be 1 1/2 in width and is available in a variety of patterns and colors. 10. Lift Cords a. Shall be braided with polyester jacket and center core or an approved equal construction. Cords shall be available in 1.4mm, 1.8mm, or 2.6mm sizes. Cords will be detachable, if required, and shall be of sufficient length to properly control the raising or lowering of the blind. Lift cords shall be equipped with plastic tassels. Cord ends shall be securely anchored to the bottom rail and it shall be possible to detach and attach cords. Cording arrangements shall comply with assembly standards set for the size and weight of the blind. Cords shall be dyed to Fabtex color standard. 11. Cord Lock and Tilter Operation Locations: a. Shall be made with the following cord lock and tilter location options when viewed from within the room: i. Tilter at left, cord lock at right (standard) ii. Cord lock at left, tilter at right (reverse) iii. Tilter and cord lock at left (both left) iv. Tilter and cord lock at right (both right) b. On blinds less than 18 wide, only the first two options above apply. c. Blinds less than 12 but more than 7 will have a tilter only, which will be centered.
HORIZONTAL BLIND SPECIFICATIONS 2 ALUMINUM HORIZONTAL BLIND SECTION 12492 Part 2 Products 12. Brackets a. Installation Brackets shall allow adequate space to accommodate power screwdriver for mounting. The brackets shall facilitate easy installation and removal of headrail channel. End support box brackets made of steel in matching colors. Face of bracket shall be hinged to lock headrail in place or allow installation and removal. b. Intermediate Support Brackets shall be furnished for blinds over 60 wide. Maximum spacing for intermediate support brackets shall be 48. c. Extension Brackets (optional) extension brackets are available. d. Hold-Down Brackets (optional) universal hold-down brackets for sill or jamb are available. 13. Headrail End Stiffener a. To add rigidity to the headrail, steel stiffeners shall be inserted at each end of the headrail. 14. General a. The blind shall be free of sharp edges, burrs or other defects which might be harmful. When other materials result in improved specifications, they may be adopted. 15. Size Limitations: a. Maximum width: 120 (single blind on one headrail). Blinds up to 120 are available as two blinds on one headrail. b. Maximum drop: Standard drop 120. 16. Color Coordination a. Color of headrail, bottom rail, ladder, cord, plastic, and wood accessories shall coordinate with slats. 2.2 Fabrication A. Prior to fabrication, verify actual opening dimensions by on-site measurement. Calculate blind dimensions to fit within specified tolerances. B. Fabricate blinds to fill openings from head to sill and jamb to jamb. The minimum clearance blindto-blind shall be 1/4. Locate blind divisions at mullions. Part 3 Execution 3.1 Inspection A. Verify that the work area in which the blinds will be installed is free of conditions that interfere with blind installations and operations. Begin blind installation only when unsatisfactory conditions have been corrected. 3.2 Installation A. Install blinds in accordance with Fabtex procedures except as otherwise specified herein. B. Install intermediate support brackets and extension brackets as needed to prevent deflection in headrail. C. Install blinds with adequate clearance to permit smooth operation of blinds and any sash operators. Hold blinds 1/4 clear from each side of window opening on inside mount unless other clearance is indicated. D. Set tilt and lift controls. Demonstrate blinds to be in smooth, uniform working order. 3.3 Cleaning A. Clean soiled blind surfaces with a mild soap solution. Do not use steam, hot water, bleach or any abrasive or solvent-based cleaners. Do not wash metallic colors. B. To ensure proper drying, provide adequate ventilation for blinds; remove bottom rail plastic end caps, and tip headrail and bottom rail to drain water.