6000 Skylight Shade
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6000 Skylight Shade
SKYLIGHT 6000 Motorized Only

Skylight 6000 is a roll shade is designed to be used in situations where it is necessary to cover overhead windows, such as skylights, which do not have sufficient slope to be able to use gravity as an operating power source.

Skylight 6000 has a simple, uncluttered look when the fabric is deployed, and when the fabric is drawn away from the window the roll is hidden behind the installation frame. The result is a clean, unobtrusive look.

Unlike folding shades, roll shades move back and forth across a window on a single plane. This makes the use of light-control channels possible, which in turn makes the 6000 Skylight Shade the system of choice whenever a room-darkening system is needed. Light control channels are a standard component of this system.

The maximum size of a standard Skylight 6000 is:
60 inches wide x 84 inches height (larger, custom designed systems can be made, but require special engineering and pricing)

 
6000 Skylight Shade
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6000 Skylight Shade
SPECIFICATIONS

  • Manufacturer shall furnish
    • all electrical control components, shades, and accessories for complete installation and single source responsibility
  • Skylight 6000 Shade
    • is a motorized skylight shade with an opposed spring tension system
    • The fabricis unrolled from an aluminum tube inserted with arestricted spring that sits inside an aluminum housing
    • The extruded hem bar is driven across the length of the opening by a motor
    • The guide wires attached to the hem bar and the motor are all hidden within an aluminum fascia system designed to cover all the working mechanisms

 
SKYLIGHT 6000 FABRICS

  • Shade Fabric:
    • choice of vinyl-coated fiberglass and vinyl-coated polyester yarns woven into various configurations and colors
    • Woven yarn is interlocking and heat-treated so that all materials are securely bonded
    • The woven fabrics are made by coating a high strength polyester or fiberglass yarn with a proprietary vinyl compound that employs performance additives
    • This vinyl compound is specially formulated to resist fading, fire, mildew, soiling, and bacteria

 
VINYL-COATED POLYESTER FABRICS

  • Vinyl-Coated Polyester Fabrics are available in the weaves listed below
    • SheerWeave 4000, Openness Factor 5%
    • SheerWeave 4100, Openness Factor 10%
    • SheerWeave 4400, Openness Factor 3%
    • SheerWeave 4800, Openness Factor 1%
  • All vinyl-coated polyester fabrics are available in various colors, and in widths up to 98".

 
VINYL-COATED FIBERGLASS FABRICS

  • Vinyl-Coated Fiberglass Fabrics are available in the weaves listed below
    • SheerWeave 2000, Openness Factor 5%
    • SheerWeave 2100, Openness Factor 10%
    • SheerWeave 2390, Openness Factor 5%
    • SheerWeave 2360, Openness Factor 10%
    • SheerWeave 1000, Openness Factor 25%
    • M Screen, Openness Factor 3% and 5%
    • E Screen 4110, Openness Factor 10%
    • T Screen 5103, Openness Factor 3%
    • T Screen 5100, Openness Factor 5%
    • T Screen 5110, Openness Factor 10%
    • Verso Veil, Openness Factor 1% Basketweave 100, Openness Factor 13%
    • Hexcel XL2 Satin Weave, Openness Factor 3%, 5%, or 10%
    • Hexcel XL Screen, Openness Factor 5%
  • All vinyl-coated fiberglass fabrics are available in various colors. Maximum widths range from 72" to 98"

 
BLACKOUT/DARKROOM FABRIC

Totally opaque first quality materials with no pin holes, breaks, or cracks and is washable and colorfast.
  • The following Blackout/Darkroom fabrics are available:
    • Flocke, Openness Factor 0%: 48% fiberglass with 52% acrylic flocked backing
      • Available in widths up to 78"
    • Hexcel 1260, Openness Factor 0%: made from fiberglass coated with acrylic
      • Available in widths up to 71"
    • Darkroom 100, Openness Factor 0%: in 12 or 14 oz. 1- ply fiberglass, 3-plies plasticized PVC
      • Available in widths up to 72"

     
    MOTORIZED OPERATION

    • Motors:
      • Shall be asynchronous capacitors start and run, single phase type, operating on 120V-60HZ
      • They shall have planetary type gears, solenoid-activated disc brakes, and built-in limit switch units
      • Each motor shallbe thermally protected, tubular in shape, and totally enclosed within the roller tube
      • Motors shall be UL recognized and CSA-certified for safe operation
      • Most motors operate at either 38 RPM or 64 RPM
    • Motor Drive Tube:
      • Shall be 2 to 2-3/4 inches diameter, .063 inches 6063-T5 alloy extruded aluminum with take-up reels mounted on each side to control the position of the lead tapes and fabric panel
    • Motorized Idler End Cap:
      • Shall consist of an injection molded polymer plug with a steel shaft that wil allow easy but positive locking of roller tube into idlerend bracket

     
    MOTORIZED CONTROL OPTIONS

    • Individual or Group Switching:
      • multiple and remote switching
    • Group Control System:
      • for operating any number of motors from one or more switches or remote control. Can be configured to control entire elevations
    • Switches:
      • rocker, toggle, key, or decorator
    • Electrical Accessories:
      • infrared and radio remote controllers, 7-day timers, and sun sensors
    • Integrated System Operator:
      • capable of integrating with complete building automation systems

     
    STANDARD SKYLIGHT 6000 ACCESSORIES

    • Standard Skylight 6000 Accessories are partially assembled at the factory.
    • Fascia brackets, fascia panels, top/back covers, and roller tubes are pre-assembled to aid in installation.
    • The drive tube and the spring-loaded fabric tube are each housed in their own fascia-top/back cover assembly.
  • Fascia Mounting Brackets:
    • Shall support the drive tube and the spring-loaded fabric roller tube (with fascia panels and top/back covers) at opposite ends of the skylight opening
    • Fascia Mounting Brackets are suitable for inside or outside mount with the drive mechanism on either the right or left hand side of the drive tube
    • All fascia brackets shall be made of .060 inch steel and shall be painted witha high quality finish to match the fascia panel
  • Fascia Panel:
    • Shall be installed to completely enclose the roller tube and mounting hardware, providing a clean, finished look
    • Fascia shall hook onto the top of the bracket and snap in place, remaining firmly attached
    • Fascia panels shall be 4" high made of .075 inch extruded aluminum and shall be painted with a high quality baked enamel finish
  • Top/Back Cover:
      Shall be 4 inches high .085 inch extruded aluminum with baked enamel finish and shall fit over fascia brackets and completely cover the top and back of shade mechanism.
  • Side Closure Channels:
    • Shall be one piece 2 1/2 inches deep by 1 inch wide, .062 extruded aluminum with T slots to receive wool pile light seal on both leading edges.
    • Side channels smoothly guide the draw bar and fabric across the skylight opening.
  • Draw Bar:
    • Shall be 7/17 inch x 1 inch tubular .050 inches extruded aluminum enclosed in a welded pocket at the leading edge of the fabric
  • Take up Cord:
    • Shall be airline cable strength rated for 150 pounds. Shall have injection polymer construction and be attached to each end of the drive tube.