IMPORTANT UPDATES FOR MANUAL ROLLER SHADES:
Click here to learn about the new ANSI/WCMA 100.1-2022 child safety standard.

Exterior Motorized FlexShade

Outdoor Shading System with Independent Control—Cable Guides or Channels

The Exterior Motorized FlexShade window shade provides convenient and easy solar control with the simple touch of a wall switch or remote. Shades can be raised or lowered quickly and quietly to the desired position to filter harsh sunlight for sun-controlled comfort in residential, commercial, or institutional settings. The Exterior Motorized FlexShade mounts directly over the outside of your windows with the choice of side channels or cable guides to keep the fabric in place.

Fabric Options

Large Format Printing

Warranty Ready to purchase

Product Specs

CHILD SAFETY NOTICE: This product complies with ANSI/WCMA A100.1-2022-Child Safety Standard and has been Certified Best for Kids™ by the Window Covering Safety Council.

Available in sizes up to 11’ x 11’ (335 cm x 335 cm) depending on fabric selection.

Available with square or curved headbox.

Square headbox size is 3-5/8” wide x 3-5/8” high (92 mm x 92 mm).

Curved headbox size is 3-5/8” wide x 3-5/8” high (92 mm x 92 mm).

Hardware finish is textured powder coat available in white, black, ivory, sand, charcoal bronze, or silver (smooth finish). Custom powder coat colors available.

Side channels or cable guides available for secure operation in wind (secures hem bar only, not fabric).

Weighted hem bar to stabilize shade during operation.

Porch or patio shades should be retracted in windy conditions.

In coastal applications near salt water, some deterioration of the operator and bracket components may occur.

Radio control motor (standard), see motor control for other options.

UL Listed.

ANSI/WCMA A100.1-2022 Child Safety Standard

Effective June 1, 2024, in compliance with the updated ANSI/WCMA A100.1-2022 child safety standard, all Draper window shades operated by a bead chain will be furnished with a tensioned hold-down device that is permanently attached and partially disables the product if not installed correctly. This hold-down should be installed with tension on the chain.

All bead chain operated window shades will include:

Permanently installed spring-loaded tensioned hold-down device
Approved permanent warning label attached
Approved mechanical fasteners for the tension device included. Screws provided are not suitable for all mounting surfaces. The installer is responsible for secure mounting using appropriate hardware for the site conditions. Consult with contractors and builders as needed.

If the tension device is not installed with appropriate tension on the bead chain, the shade will be rendered partially inoperable. If installed properly, the tension device will prevent the creation of a hazardous loop and will maintain tension on the bead chain.

Learn more about the new child safety standard

At the link below, you can see more information about the new child safety standard, mounting methods for the tensioned hold-down device, alternatives to bead chain products, and more.

Click here for more information

Supporting Documents

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Exterior Motorized FlexShade

CSI 3-Part Specifications

Cleaning: Outdoor Shades

Warranty

Part Numbers

Videos

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