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title: "Zebra Shades Operating Instructions"
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# Zebra Shades Operating Instructions

### Chain Operated

## To lower the window shade:

 Grasp the beaded chain length furthest away from you and pull downward in a controlled manner.

## To raise the window blind

 Grasp the beaded chain length closest to you and pull downward in a controlled manner.

### Note

 If the zebra roller is reversed/inverted the positions to raise and lower the zebra shade are also reversed.

### Caution

 **Do not use excessive force or speed when pulling the chain in any direction** as this can cause damage to zebra shade fabric and may also affect the leveling of the zebra shade (which will also end up causing damage to zebra fabric). **Do not lower the zebra shade beyond its lowest** point (windowsill or floor) as this will cause the tube to pull the front panel in the opposite direction which may cause damage to the zebra fabric and create an unnatural separation between the front and rear panels. Some zebra shades allow for stoppers to be provided to establish travel limits so that this does not occur. If your zebra shades were installed with stoppers, **do not force the zebra shade beyond the stopper** as this may cause the stopper to become lodged in the clutch mechanism which will affect the functionality of the zebra shade and could possibly damage the clutch mechanism.

### Contact us if:

- The zebra shade fabric is becoming frayed on the side with normal use. (If this happens, please discontinue use, and contact us right away)
- The zebra shade is rolling unevenly when being raised or lowered. This could eventually cause damage to the zebra fabric. (If this happens, please discontinue use, and contact us right away)

### Motor Operated

## To lower the window shade:

 On the corresponding remote-control unit, choose the channel that corresponds to the desired zebra shade and press the DOWN arrow button (you can use the CENTER button at any point to stop the zebra shade at any desired length).

## To raise the window blind

 Press the UP arrow button on the remote-control unit (you can use the CENTER button at any point to stop the zebra shade at any desired length).

## To charge the motors

 Connect the provided charger to the corresponding receiver located behind the zebra shade and leave the charger plugged in overnight (the light on the charging unit will turn green when fully charged). Please make sure to confirm the location of the receiving plug on the zebra shade with your installer at the time of installation.


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