Lutron Alena Drapery Specification Submittal: QS Wireless System (All Models) (085327, rev L)

Facts Lutron states in 085327

The values Lutron document 085327 states, as published:

Power

• PELV / NEC Class 2, 24 V DC to 36 V DC
• Lutron 35 V DC supply sold separately, one drive per supply
• Supplies: QSPS-Px-1-35V plug-in, QSPS-J-1-35V junction box, QSPS-10PNL panel

Compatible controls

• Alena QS: seeTouch QS keypads, GRAFIK Eye QS, Pico via QSM, HomeWorks QSX, HomeWorks QS, Quantum, Athena, myRoom Plus, myRoom XC
• Alena QS Wireless: Pico, Serena 4-Group, seeTouch RF keypads, GRAFIK Eye QS, RA2 Select, RadioRA 2, RadioRA 3
• Alena QS Wireless also: HomeWorks QSX, HomeWorks QS, myRoom Plus, myRoom XC
• Alena QS Wireless also: Caséta Wireless with a Lutron Smart Bridge Pro

Panel weight capacity, straight track

• Pinch pleat: up to 80 lb (36.3 kg) from 84 in (2133 mm) wide
• Ripple fold: up to 45 lb (20.4 kg) from 56 in (1400 mm) wide
• Both start at 20 lb (9 kg) for 24 in to 32 in (600 mm to 800 mm)
• Straight unspliced track only, curved track by inquiry

Track, drive and Pull-to-Start

• Track in white, silver, black or bronze
• Motor not over 50 dB at 3 ft (1 m) from the EDU
• Pull-to-Start: grasp the draw edge within 5 ft (152 cm) of the top
• Power failure memory for the life of the product
• The EDU is a separate part, replaced or upgraded in the field
• Slim or original orientation, slim recommended for ripple fold

Dimensions

• Electronic drive unit 1.9 lbs (0.9 kg)
• Track width 216 in (5486 mm) maximum
• Two tracks can pair for a sheer and blackout treatment

Cam lock spacing

• Within 4 in to 8 in (100 mm to 200 mm) of each end
• Next cam lock 16 in (406 mm) inward
• Rest 16 in to 24 in (406 mm to 610 mm) apart
• 16 in (406 mm) at stackback for non-sheer panels
• Every cam lock into a structural member, blocking added where none exists

Recessed system

• For 5/8 in (16 mm) double layer drywall, straight track only
• 8 ft (2.4 m) pocket extrusions cut to size
• Mud-in flanges finished flush with the ceiling
• A 1/16 in (2 mm) reveal along the track at the end caps

Recess sizing

• Order the track after the pocket is in
• Track length: slot distance plus 6 in (152 mm)
• Pocket cut width: track width minus 8 in (203 mm)
• A 1/16 in (2 mm) gap surrounds idler and track
• 3/8 in (10 mm) on the drive side for belt tensioning
• Pocket fixed to 2 or more structural members, within 16 in (406 mm)

Recess bracket

• Minimum recess width 2.88 in (73 mm), depth 1.1 in (27 mm), wood screw mount
• More width for a deeper recess
• A recessed mounting bracket at every predrilled hole
• 1.5 in (38 mm) wood screw

Predrilled holes

• First hole 7.25 in (184 mm) from the idler end
• Last hole 7.38 in (187 mm) from the drive end
• 16 in (406 mm) between holes
• 18.38 in (467 mm) from the hole before the last to the drive end

Fabric fullness

• Ripple fold 80%, 100% or 120% on 4.25 in (108 mm) snap spacing
• Pinch pleat 2x, 2.5x or 3x, the 3x for sheers only
• Lutron over-supplies pinch pleat auxiliary carriers on purpose

Hanging pinch pleat

• Hook 1/2 in (13 mm) below the top of the drape
• 1/2 in to 1 in (13 mm to 25 mm) to the floor
• Return at least 4.68 in (119 mm) on a wall mount bracket
• Return at least 9.68 in (246 mm) on a dual mount bracket

Hanging ripple fold

• Track bottom and panel top typically 4 in (101 mm) above the window casing
• Snap brackets take 3 male snaps, master carriers 3 female snaps
• Butt closure is the default, overlap closure a custom option

Snap tape

• Standard tape at 4.25 in (108 mm), sewn 0.125 in (3 mm) from the top edge
• Three female snaps at the draw end, Tex 40 thread or stronger
• One panel for a single draw, two for a center draw

Wiring runs

• Keypad wiring 18 AWG to 22 AWG (1.0 mm² to 0.5 mm²) to 250 ft (75 m)
• Keypad cable: shielded twisted pair, power and communication
• Drive power 12 AWG (4.0 mm²) to 250 ft (75 m)
• Drive power 16 AWG (1.5 mm²) to 100 ft (30 m)
• Drive power 18 AWG (1.0 mm²) to 50 ft (17 m)
• Wireless version: terminals 3 and 4 unused, RF receiver pre-wired