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Video: How To Charge Interior Battery Shades

In this video we will walk you through how to charge our interior battery shades. Transcript In this video, we’ll walk you through the steps to charge your Insolroll battery shade. Follow along to ensure a smooth and damage-free process. To charge shades with a battery wand, locate the battery wand. Unplug the wand from the shade then the mounting brackets. Plug the charger into the wand.  For shades with embedded battery motors, locate the…watch video

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Video: How To Change Shade Limits

In this video we will walk you through how to change the limits on your Insolroll Roller Shade. Transcript In this video, we’ll walk you through the steps to changing the limits on your Insolroll roller shade. To change the upper limit, run the shade to it's current top limit. Then hold the Up and Down buttons simultaneously on the transmitter. The shade should "jog" up and down one time. Now you can make your…watch video

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Video: Patio Shade Power Troubleshooting

In this video we will walk you through how to troubleshoot power issues with your Patio Shade. Transcript In this video, we’ll walk you through the steps to identify power issues with your patio shade. The first thing to check is the remote control. A weak or dead battery can prevent the shade from operating. Try replacing the batteries and see if that restores functionality. Next, take a look at your power source. If your…watch video

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Video: Patio Shade Damage Prevention

In this video we will walk you through how to prevent damage to your Oasis Patio Shade. Transcript In this video, we’ll walk you through the steps to prevent damage to your Oasis Patio Shade. First inspect the shade's path for any obstructions, such as furniture or décor. Even small items can interfere with proper operation. Be sure to clear the area completely. Next, check the shade enclosure for debris or blockages, including bird nests.…watch video

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Video: How To Charge Solar-Powered Patio Shades

In this video we will walk you through how to charge your solar-powered patio shade if it has not received adequate sunlight. Transcript In this video, we’ll walk you through the steps to charge your solar-powered patio shades. Charging your solar-powered patio shade is only necessary when the solar panel has not received enough sunlight. To get started, remove the bottom front end cap screw using a Phillips head screwdriver. Then, lift the bottom access…watch video

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Video: How To Reinsert Zipper Fabric

In this video we will walk you through reinserting the Oasis 2900 zipper fabric. Transcript In this video, we’ll walk you through the steps to reinsert the fabric into the side tracks on your Oasis 2900 patio shade. Start by rolling up the shade to it's top limit. Once there, lift the hem bar using your hands and lift above the side tracks. You may need to angle the hem bar to clear the head…watch video

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Video: How To Retighten Patio Shade Cables

In this video we will walk you through how to tighten the cables on a patio shade. This walkthrough is for our Oasis 2700 and 2800 Patio shades with cable guides. Transcript In this video, we’ll walk you through the steps to tighten the cable on your patio shade. There are two ways to reapply tension to cables on your patio shade. For the first way, use a 1/2” wrench (or a crescent wrench) to…watch video

Oasis Exterior Blackout Shades

Oasis® Exterior Blackout Shades Win WCMA 2019 Best NEW Innovation Award

Glare-free outdoor TV viewing elevates outdoor living. Insolroll’s innovative outdoor blackout shade is WCMA’s 2019 Best Technical Innovation in Specialty Shading Applications. Oasis® Blackout Exterior Shades are designed to provide room darkening for outdoor media rooms and living spaces, as well as glare, insect, and golf ball protection. With a four-sided seal, Oasis Exterior Blackout Shades utilize Dusk waterproof opaque fabric, a unique exterior fabric that blocks the sun to enhance the audio-visual viewing environment.…read the full post

Patio Shades

When a Pergola Needs a Helping Hand to Deliver Shade and Comfort

Love outdoor living? Have a pergola, and love it? Okay, almost love it? Maybe it gets a little too hot or bright riiiiight when you want to use it? Oasis Patio Shades can help you fall back in love with your covered patio. Pergolas are HOT in exterior design today, and why not? They are gorgeous, help to define a space, and add architectural interest and detail. There's no denying that they can vastly improve…read the full post

Child Safety Standards

NEW Child Safety Standard in Window Coverings Takes a Village

Those in the window treatments industry as well as anyone who has purchased a window shade or blind are familiar with the ubiquitous warning labels affixed to the bottom of the product. Nobody loves having the label on their hem bar, but what those labels facilitate is more than worth the small annoyance. The basic design of many window blinds and shades has long featured cords to lift and raise the product. Though functional, the…read the full post