Nano Open Roll: Narrow Shade Installation Guide (External Battery)

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Narrow Open Roll - External Battery

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Table of Contents:

Spacer Blocks and Leveling Shims

Mounting the Brackets

Battery Installation

Installing the Roll

Connecting the Battery

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Step 1: Spacer Blocks and Leveling Shims

• For Wall Mount ONLY:
  • Install 4 Spacer Blocks per bracket, to accommodate for external battery.

• For Ceiling Mount ONLY:
  • Install shade brackets at least 1” from back plane (glass or wall) to accommodate for external battery.

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Spacer Blocks

• Used to clear an obstruction in the fabric path.
• Connect spacer blocks to shade brackets before installation.
• Do not use more than 4 Spacer blocks per bracket.

Leveling Shims

• Used if the window frame is out of level.
• Connect to shade brackets before installation.
• Do not use more than 2 leveling shims per bracket.

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Step 2: Bracket Installation

Wall Mount

• Install the wall bracket / end cap assemblies with the supplied screws.

Ceiling Mount

• Install the wall bracket / end cap assemblies with the supplied screws.

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• Measure outside of the bracket to the outside of the bracket width and verify it matches the width the shade was ordered.
  • Adjust accordingly

✅ Important: Brackets must be level before the shade is installed.

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Step 3a: Battery Installation - WALL MOUNT

• Install the external battery brackets to the dimensions listed below.

• Fasten each bracket with the included hardware (use drywall anchors if necessary).

• Connect the magnet wire to the external battery and install into the brackets as shown below.

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Step 3b: Battery Installation - CEILING MOUNT

• Install the external battery brackets to the dimensions listed below.

• Fasten each bracket with the included hardware (use drywall anchors if necessary).

• Connect the magnet wire to the external battery and install into the brackets as shown below.

• Install wire clips as shown (optional).

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Step 4: Installing the Roll

• Remove the idler end cap with flat bladed screw driver.

• Insert motor side completely.
• When installing, the shade should be at the upper limit.

• Then, while supporting motor side, put idler end cap over the idler and snap into place.

💡 Tip: There will be an audible "Click"

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Step 5a: Connecting the Battery - WALL MOUNT

• Connect Shade to External Battery as shown below.
• After connecting shade to battery, tuck wires up and away from shade.

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Step 5b: Connecting the Battery - CEILING MOUNT

• Connect Shade to External Battery as shown below.
• After connecting shade to battery, tuck wires up and away from shade.

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For issues, contact Screen Innovations:
Phone: [phone] Option 3
Website: www.screeninnovations.com