We sell Makita automated drapery rods. Makita drapes can open left, right or center and can have up to two separate tracks. Drapes can span over 20 feet, although heavy drapes may require 2 motors per track - one left and one right.
Drapery control can be hardwired to a special switch mounted in the wall in a single gang box. Drapery rods can also be controlled using a remote control and a timer that can have up to 4 different opening and closing times per day.
Makita makes an affordable, high quality, durable system that can be installed using simple hand tools. Motors are designed to plug into a 110V wall outlet freeing you from ever needing to change a battery.
The Makita drapes can interface using infrared remote control with our MaxCtrl software. Since MaxCtrl automatically calculates your particular sunrise and sunset based on your latitude and longitude, MaxCtrl can automatically open an close your drapes every day based on sunrise and sunset. You can also easily configure MaxCtrl to control the drapes based on other parameters such as an X10 signal, IR signal, contact closure and any other defined event within MaxCtrl.
What You Need To Buy:
- Motor(s). Most applications need one motor. If you have multiple fabrics, you may run two separate tracks. 1 motor is good up to 20 feet, 60 lbs of fabric. 2 motors can go 40 feet and 120 lbs. Distances over 20 feet will require drapes to close at center and open to each side. Under 20 feet, you can have drapes open to left, right or from center. If remote control will be used, motor should be order with infrared sensor.
- Track. Can be aluminum shiny or aluminum white. Comes in 9 foot or 20 foot lengths.
- Rod Assembly: Fits on ends of track . Includes a traversing wire that fits inside track and connects to motor.
- Brackets: Wall or ceiling
- Controls: Remote control and/or manual switch
Options and other parts:
- Programmable timer - Allows drapes to be open and closed 4 times every 24 hours
- Remote Control - 1 motor, 2 motor, 3 motors or 6 motors
- Wall Switch - 1, 2 or 3 motors
- Splitter if using both remote control and wall switch to control motor
- Replacement parts - All parts are replaceable
Installation Procedure:
- Tools Needed: Screwdrivers, needle nose pliers, hacksaw, ladder, screws for wall brackets
- Makita drapery systems are assembled by combining a number of different parts. The assembler is you. This means you have to be able to fit the components together, screw the brackets into the wall, adjust the length of the guide wire and trim the the track to the correct length. Here is the process:
- Measure length of rod needed. You should have at least 1/3 extra length for the drapes to collect on the side(s). For instance, if you have a 6 foot window and you want the drapes to completely retract past the window, you will need a minimum rod length of 8 feet (1/3x6=2 2+6=8). If you have heavy drapes, increase the length of the rod needed.
- The motor(s) will hang on one side of the rod. You will need a 110V power outlet nearby as the motor needs power. The motor will add about 6 inches to the rod length, so make sure you have enough space for the rod and motor to fit. If you are going to have multiple rods in the same room and you are going to use the remote control, you probably want to set the motors to different codes. This involves opening the case on the motor and scratching open some traces on the circuit board. If you are planning to use system with a home automation system, run an extra small-gauge, 2 conductor wire to a location near motor so that you can connect a IR emitter to the IR sensor on the motor.
- When you are absolutely sure of the rod length needed, use a hacksaw to cut the aluminum extruded track. If you have a very long track (over 20 feet), you will need to fit the two tracks together using a connecting joint.
- Fit the rod assembly with the traversing wire onto ends of the track. Fit the drape carriers inside the track.
- Fit end cap on one side of track. Fit motor on other. Pull extra traverse wire snug with pliers and close clamp on rod assembly. Use small wrench provided to adjust tension on wire using adjusting screw on motor.
- Install brackets on wall.
- Install rod on brackets.
- Plug in motor. If you have a hardwired control for the motor, you will, obviously, need to run a wire from the motor to wherever you decide to mount the switch.
