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The first step is to remove the fabric panels.
When removing the sheer panels, be sure to have a clean flat surface to lay them on. If possible, it is really handy to have the original fabric tube the sheer panels came
on - or one you've salvaged from another recent job. Traverse the sheer panels to the full open position.
Detach the end treatments from the ends of the headrail. Remove the sheer panels from each pinion clip by holding the top of the vane and pulling down.
If the original tube is not available, lay the panel on a level surface with all the vanes facing the same direction. |
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step is to remove the standard Luminette Headrail.
Inspect the brackets to make sure everything is in good
condition, be prepared to replace the brackets if
necessary. |
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inside mount sheers, the next step is to plug in the AC transformer wire
and the Satellite Eye wire into the motor end cap. Insert both wires behind the wire clip.
The modular plugs are easy to work with. The plugs
will not fit if you try to attach them
incorrectly. For inside mounts, this must be done
before installing the new motorized track because once it
is installed access will be blocked. If the sheer is an outside mount, you may
want to wait until after the PowerGlide headrail is mounted before performing this step.
These plugs should always be in place before
the power supply is plugged in to the wall outlet. |
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Install the replacement PowerGlide headrail. Install the PowerGlide headrail.
If the center of the installation bracket on the control end of the manual sheer is not placed at least 4" from the end of the headrail, it will be necessary to move it to allow for placement of the PowerGlide motor. |
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Route the transformer wire behind the sheer, making sure it does not interfere with the operation of the
sheer. Plug the transformer into the 110 volt AC outlet. A standard duplex outlet can accommodate two transformers.
Plug it in and test the operation of the
PowerGlide system for traversing and tilting after installing the headrail. |
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Now install the satellite eye. The remote eye comes standard with a 20" wire but is available with wire lengths of 4 feet and 8 feet.
When choosing a location for the eye, make sure it will be in line-of-site of where the consumer will usually be using the remote control.
The maximum range of the remote control is 30 feet with a side angle reception of up to 45º and a vertical angle reception of up to 55º.
Mount the hinged flange of the eye to the wall using a single screw through the hole in the flange to the wall surface.
The eye should be positioned so that it can be tilted towards the floor.
After installing, adjust the angle of the eye for the best remote reception.
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Secure the transformer wires
and the Satellite Eye wires to the wall surfaces using the C-clips included with each Luminette with PowerGlide order.
Spacing should not exceed 15" and the wire should be placed flat with no twists.
Running along window trim may help to further conceal
wires. |
| Finally, re-install the fabric panels. Be careful not to crease them. Test the operation of the sheer
for traversing and tilting |
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That's
it!
It really isn't that hard to do this upgrade and it really
isn't all that time-consuming. It's a great way to
build your profits with customers who already love you. |
Upgrading
Existing Luminette® Privacy Sheers® Allows
you To
It
may just be that your best prospect for Luminette Privacy Sheers
With PowerGlide is your customers that already have Luminette.
Be sure to notify them of this great new option and let them know
that existing Luminette sheers can be easily updated by replacing
the track. Sometimes the best opportunity is to just keep
pluggin' along with the same old customers. To Read more
about the features of PowerGlide read this