Twin Zip LanternLITE™

ZIPPED-EDGE TWIN Roof LANTERN BLIND

 Twin Zip LanternLITE™
ZIPPED-EDGE TWIN Roof LANTERN BLIND

For large rooflights, atria SYSTEM DETAILS

and orangeries, the Twin Zip The Twin zip system harnesses a pair of LanternLITE zip
blind offers a unique blinds running in the same side channels, drawing from
opposite ends to meet in the centre of large openings.
solution.
The Twin system has two headboxes at each end of the
blind. The blind fabric is locked into the side channels
OVERVIEW using zip technology and tensioned via powerful
-Meet-in-the-middle tensioned constant- tension spring (CTS) units. Sturdy steel legs
rooflight connect the headbox and side channels to create a rigid
frame.
system
–Zipped-edge fabric retention Universal profiles allow the frame to be fixed through the
top, face or sides as required and all fixings are
–5 year warranty completely concealed
–Sizes up to 3m wide, 5.9m length,
USES & APPLICATIONS
18m² –Includes headboxes and slim
side
Can span up to 5.9m with motorised operation.
channels The ability to operate the two halves separately offers
maximum versatility for controlling light penetration.

VIDEO LINKS

FITTING INSTRUCTIONS
 FEATURES
MAX SIZE
18m2

FABRIC ZIP SIDE CHANNELS
– Slim 35mm wide channel
– Zipped-edge fabric
retention – Wider 56mm
channel also available
CONSTANT TENSION SPRING
UNITS
– 4kg pull force per unit
– Tension is constant throughout
extensions and retraction
– Fabric under tension at any angle
MEET IN THE MIDDLE
– Blinds draw from each end to the
centre
– Can be controlled together or
seperately
– Clear opening when retracted

CONTROL
OPTIONS
- Motorised only

MOTORISATION
CONTROLS
– Hardwired Switch
– Radio remote control
– Digital and IP communication
– Integration and control
systems

FABRIC
OPTIONS
– Dimout fabrics for light
filtering and privacy
– Sunscreen fabrics for glare
control with views out
– Blackout fabrics for room
darkening
HEADBOX ORIENTATION
Standard Orientation- RECOMMENDED CTS Unit
CTS Unit
Fabric roller Fabric roller
Tension cords

Hembar Hembar

CTS Unit Reverse Orientation CTS Unit

Tension cords

Fabric roller Fabric roller

Hembar Hembar
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Blind Order Form

Information that we need in order to process your order

HeadboxOrientation
We recommend standard orientation, headboxes facing upwards (as per the illustration below)

Side Angles

Head &
60m Footer
Angles
m
60mm
75m

m 230mm

How have you measured?:

1.Measurement TypeRecess Size:Exact Size:

Recess size: The tight wall to wall measurement, no deductions made by customer. We will deduct 15mm of these
sizes and use the smallest width and length.
Exact Size: The exact size of the finished blind that you require.
2.Size of Roof Space

Width 1
Width 2
Width 3
Length 1
Length 2
Length 3

3. Angles
Side Angles
Angles pre-drilled and trimmed to fit:

Angles pre-drilled & oversized for customer to trim to fit:

Head &
Footer
60mm Angles
No angles required:
75mm 60mm

230mm
 Which motor?
Class 2 rated (no
4.Motor Options earth required)

Somfy® RF Sonesse 40 RTS Motor

•Standard motor works with remote control or smoove wall switch and can be
smart home enabled with the addition of a hub.
•Electrician required to install a switched fused spur, standard 13amp 15mm²
single phase supply 2 Core cable
•Motor cable 2.5m long

Somfy® WT Sonesse 40 Motor

•Works with a latching rocker switch and is not compatible with smart home
•Electrician required to install a switched fused spur, standard 13amp 15mm²
single phase supply
•Motor cable 2.5m long
3 Core cable

Somfy® Oximo 40 WireFree RTS

Motor ( lithium battery with solar top up
•Solar battery powered motor works with remote control or Smoove wall
switch and can be smart home enabled (with the addition of a hub)
•Solar/battery powered (no electrician needed)
•Comes with an external lithium battery pack that needs occasional
charging
Solar panel trickle charges the motor. Solar panel should be south facing for Battery Pack & Solar Panel
Motor powered by battery and solar panel
best results.

5.Control Options Which controls ?

RTS (Radio Technology Somfy) OPTIONS

Somfy® TaHoma Switch

Somfy® Multi channel remote
(add £179) To make
for operating multiple blinds.
operation compatible with
Alexa® and Google
Assistant
Somfy® SMOOVE
Battery Operated Wall
Switch

WT (Wired Technology) OPTION

Somfy® Smoove DUO WT

Hard Wired Latching Rocker
Switch
6.Motor Position

Stand at the foot of the window, looking upwards and select which side you want the motors. This is to ensure
each motor is near the power source. Both motors need separate switched fused spurs.

Top of Blind

LH RH

*Tick one from each blind

LH RH

Bottom of Blind

7. Cable Exit

Top (RECOMMENDED)

Bottom

End Cheek

Top ( RECOMMENDED) Bottom End Cheek

8.Fabric Choices

Anti Glare Colours Blackout Colours

Crystal White Alabaster Beige Chalk White Shell Glacier

Cool Grey Soft Steel Pearl Grey Sandstorm Cameo Ebony

Stellar Jet Black

Twin Zip LanternLITE™
ZIPPED-EDGE TWIN Roof LANTERN BLIND