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2” & 2.5”

FAUXWOOD HORIZONTALS

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FAUXWOOD HORIZONTAL BLINDS

INTRODUCTION Fabtex FR Fauxwood Blinds offer the beauty of wood for commercial environments that must meet flame retardant standards. Also more durable than wood, FR Fauxwood blinds make a great choice for damp areas like pool and bath areas. Available in two slat widths and boasting four attractive finishes, Fauxwood blinds are no longer a “lesser alternative” to their wood based counterparts. As standard a 3.5” Crown FR Valance compliments the blind color and finish which covering the headrail and mounting bracket. Optionally select the 6” Ultra Crown FR Valance for those larger windows and spaces. Rich with texture and deep in colors, our Fauxwood collection leads the pack in style, durability, and quality.

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!

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HORIZONTAL BLIND COMPONENTS

2” & 2.5” FR FAUXWOOD 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 P) Royal Valance

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HORIZONTAL BLIND CUT SHEET

2” & 2.5” FR FAUXWOOD HORIZONTAL BLIND HEADRAIL System Features:

• Heavy Duty Metal and Plastic Components

• Cord Tilter has a metal gear offering a smooth and quiet rotation

• Wand Tilter has a metal gear and metal stem making in the strongest tilter in the industry

Headrail:

• Polyester baked enamel – color coordinated

• Phosphate treated steel – 2” wide x 1.5” tall

• Wall thickness 0.018” (before paint)

Valance Options:

• Royal Valance o 3.25” Tall o Available in all Smooth and RealGrain colors

• Barrington Valance o 6” Tall o Available in all Smooth and RealGrain colors

• Maximum width of a single valance = 9 feet

• Flush Cut ends are available so that valances may be butted together; a seam will be visible

• Returns o Standard for Inside Mount = 1.25” o Standard for Outside Mount = 3.5” o Smallest Available = 1.25”

Bottomrail:

• Color Coordinated

• Trapezoid shade for tight slat closure

Tilt Controls:

Cord Tilt Option

• The gear and housing of the tilt mechanism are made of steel which allows the acetal thermoplastic wheel to rotate smooth and with minimal noise

Wand Tilt Option

• The gear and stem mechanism are made of steel providing superior durability

• The worm and gear is entirely enclosed inside an acetal thermoplastic housing

• 2.5” Fauxwood blinds are not available with a wand tilt option

Motorized Tilt Option

• Battery Powered

• RF Controlled

• Handheld Remotes and Wireless Wall Switches 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

• Restrictions o Blinds less than 11” wide will have center tilt control with no lift mechanism o Blinds greater than 11” wide, up to 15” wide will have split controls; standard or reverse o Blinds greater than 15” wide may have same side or split controls

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2” & 2.5” FR FAUXWOOD HORIZONTAL BLIND HEADRAIL

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

Cord Ladder:

• Color Coordinated

• Polyester braided cord ladders are designed to ensure proper control with adequate overlap of slats when in the closed position

• Options include: o Standard & Routless o Cloth Tape (Privacy Ladder) o Vinyl Tape (Privacy Ladder)

Cord Ladder Spacing:

• Maximum spacing between rout holes: 11”

Lift Cords: (Color Coordinated)

• 1.8mm Polyester braided cords designed for lifting and lowering the blind

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.

Cutout Specifications

• The maximum allowed cut in width is 4.5”

Slats

• PVC Resin (base material), Methyltin Mercaptide (stabilizer), Calcium Carbonate (filler), Titanium Dioxide (UV inhibitor), Methyl Methacrylate (lubricant), Ethylenebis (lubricant), Octabenzone (UV inhibitor).

• Lead Free

• NFPA 701

Specialty Options

• Standard L/R Controls – cord tilt only

• Multi band headrails - 2-on-1 and 3-on-1 headrail blinds o Light gap between blinds on a single headrail is 0.125” o Maximum size is 144” wide and must be 3-on-1

• Slanted Top “A” Frame Blinds

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HORIZONTAL BLIND CHARACTERISTICS

PRODUCT SAFETY REPORT

2” & 2.5” FR Fauxwood Horizontal Blinds The following is a list of chemicals and additives that are included in 2” and 2 ½” foam (fauxwood) slat, valance, and bottom rail products that are produced by Beautiful Window Enterprises of Taiwan and China:

• PVC Resin (base material)

• Methyltin Mercaptide (stabilizer)

• Calcium Carbonate (filler)

• Titanium Dioxide (UV inhibitor)

• Methyl Methacrylate (lubricant)

• Ethylenebis (lubricant)

• Octabenzone (UV inhibitor) Lead Content Certification These foam products contain no lead additives and exceed specifications for lead content developed by the U.S. Consumer Protection Safety Commission (C.P.S.C.) for window covering products. Fire Classification: NFPA-701 These foam products will not independently support a flame and will safely pass the National Fire Prevention Agency (N.F.P.A.) test 701, which determines whether or not a product is suitable for installation in commercial or public settings.

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HORIZONTAL BLIND SPECIFICATIONS

FR FAUXWOOD HORIZONTAL BLIND

SECTION 12492 Part 1 – General 1.1 Scope

A. Furnish and install blinds provided by 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.

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HORIZONTAL BLIND SPECIFICATIONS

FR FAUXWOOD HORIZONTAL BLIND

SECTION 12492 Part 2 – Products 2.1 Manufacturer and Product Description

A. Acceptable product: 2” Horizontal Blind manufactured by Fabtex, Inc. B. Type – Manual or Motorized C. 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 FR Fauxwood 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. Slats (select one) a. 2” FR Fauxwood

i. Shall be a PVC foam material ii. Width is 2” ±0.05” iii. Ladder spacing not to exceed 11”

b. 2.5” FR Fauxwood i. Shall be a PVC foam material ii. Width is 2.5” ±0.05” iii. Ladder spacing not to exceed 11”

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: 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.

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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 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 one-half/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 1.8mm 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. Standard - tilter at left, cord lock at right ii. Reverse - cord lock at left, tilter at right iii. Both Left - tilter and cord lock at left iv. Both Right - tilter and cord lock at 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.

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.

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SECTION 12492 Part 2 – Products

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. Valance a. Shall be made in a color matched material to compliment the selected vane color. Returns

are provided for all applications unless otherwise requested. Maximum valance width is 108” and cannot be spliced. Mounting will be accommodated via a 2-part metal clip system.

b. Style (select one) i. Royal – 3.5” tall ii. Barrington – 6” tall

14. Headrail Stiffeners a. To add rigidity to the headrail, steel stiffeners shall be inserted at each end of the headrail.

15. 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. 16. Size Limitations:

a. Maximum width: 96” (single blind on one headrail). Blinds exceeding 96” are available as two blinds on one headrail and up to 144” as three blinds on one headrail.

b. Maximum drop: 120”. c. It is possible to exceed the sizes detailed above but it is not recommended as proper lift

and tilt operations will be impeded. 17. Color coordination

a. 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 blind-

to-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.