High Transparency Phifer Solar Shades
Phifer Transparent Heat, Glare and Fade Reducing
Designed to diffuse high glare and provide insulation, Phifer Transparent shades offer option in colors and styles that will filter out more or less, up to 99% of light and UV rays. Let us help you make the right choice.If you have a heat problem, and want dark colored shades for either better visibility, glare reduction, or to go with your decor, upgrade to High Performance Verosol shades.
Maximum Dimensions:
3%, 5%,10% Open Fabric: 96″w x 144″h (120″ wide x 82 1/2″ high railroaded)
1% Open Fabric: 96w” x 144h” (114″wide x 78″ high and 120″ wide x 72″ high railroaded)
Chain Operated, Cordless, or Motorized
866-230-4700
Phifer Fiberglass transparent solar roller shades are full basket weaves designed for those glare and insulating applications that require a more opaque and non-directional fabric. They diffuse the light. Style 2360 has a 10% openness filtering out 90% of the light and UV, Style 2390 has 5% openness filtering out 95% of the light and UV and Style 2410 has 3% openness filtering out 97% of the light and UV. The tightest weave, Style 2500, has 1% openness filtering out 99% of the light and UV. Colors closest to white block 30% more heat than darker colors and allow for more natural light. Darker colors give sharper outward visibility and more glare reduction.
North Solar Screen takes cords and child safety seriously. Our shades are available cordless (recommended where young children are present.) All chain shades have cord safety tensioners to reduce the hazards of cord strangulation or entanglement or they can be motorized.
Cleaning & CareWarranty
Manual Lift Systems
Our standard chain roller offers black or white clutch options with 4 bead chain finishes in white, black, bronze (metal) and steel (metal) Available in reverse roll. May be ordered with 3″ or 4″ Fascia or Designer Cassette, (regular roll only).
Skyline hardware is available on a no headrail roller or in a Designer Cassette. Just choose your clutch color; white, satin nickel, ivory, bronze or black. All hardware is color coordinated, including clutch, bracket covers, bead chains and tensioners. Available in reverse roll.
The cordless system is available in white, satin nickel, ivory bronze and black with color coordinating brackets covers for a finished appearance on all cordless roller shades. Available in reverse roll. May be ordered with the Designer Cassette, (regular roll only).
Shades come with clear plastic handles that fit over the bottom bar to maintain cleanliness.
Motorization Options
- Motor and rechargeable lithium ion battery in motor casing are concealed in roller
- No special wiring requirements
- Rechargeable battery comes fully charged from factory, no external battery wand is required
- Factory programs upper and lower limit stops but does not program channels because that needs to be completed after shade installation.
- Average battery charge lasts 6-12 months under normal use one cycle per day
- Battery can be recharged up to 500 times
- Takes approximately 5 hours to recharge a depleted motor
- Recharge when shade starts running slow to avoid losing programming
- Shade will beep when the remote button is pressed
- Do not leave charger plugged in for more than 24 hours as it can prematurely age the battery
Simplicity 14 Channel Remote The 14 Channel Remote can automate up to 14 different shades individually or 14 groups of shades. The remote can be wall mounted for easy access. Available in black or white.
- Motorized lift system raises and lowers one shade or a group of shades with a push of a button
- Radio frequency motorization is excellent for large, hard to reach windows and multiple windows
- Simple, convenient, child-safe method of operating shade
- 14 channel remote can operate up to 14 windows or groups of windows
- Remote comes with holder to mount to a wall for easy storage
- Range of remote is approximately 80 feet
8.4 volt charger plugs into standard power outlet to recharge
Plugs into charging port of motor
Charger is black and comes with 13 feet of wire
EZ Charge Extension Wand easily recharges your hard to reach Simplicity Rechargeable Shades. Extends up to 31” in length. Simply touch the magnetized wand tip to the port to attach. Then plug the charger into the base of the wand.
EZ Charge Wall Mount Receiver can be easily concealed by a valance
You need 1 EZ Charger extension wand per order (more can be ordered).
E-Z Charge Extension Wand Video
The EZ Charge Wall Mount Receiver includes screws and anchors. These can be used for wood or drywall mounting.
Extension cable plugs into charging port of Simplicity Rechargeable shades.
Each shade will need an EZ Charge wall mount receiver.
Battery Charger – SOLD SEPARATELY. You must specify charger when ordering a Simplicity Rechargeable Motorized Shade. The charger plugs into the wand base. The 8.4 Volt charger requires a standard power outlet to recharge the motor. The charger is black and comes with a 156” wire. Dimensions are 1” wide x 2½” length x 13⁄4” deep.
The Simplicity Smart Controller powered by NEO Smart Blinds App is a small device that you install in your home that allows you to set automatic opening and closing times for all Simplicity motorized shades from your Apple or Android Smartphone, voice controlled Amazon, Google home automation device, tablet, or PC anywhere in world.
- Works with Apple and Android Smartphones
- Free downloadable app
- Compatible with previously installed Simplicity motorized shades
- Can schedule operation up to 14 shades in a single room or every shade throughout the house
- Controller has same range as remote (150 feet) so one per floor is usually sufficient
- The NEO Smart Blinds App acts as your remote so you do not need a separate remote
- Multiple users’ Smartphones can install the free app and control the shades by using the same account & password
Simplicity Smart Controller One box/2000 sq. ft recommended
GET STARTED IN 4 EASY STEPS
- Download the free NEO Smart Blinds App from Google Play Store or the Apple App Store and create an account.
- Purchase our palm sized Simplicity Smart WiFi Controller
- Plug into a central location with a strong WiFi signal
- Add your shades in the app
Motors at a Glance
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Headrail Options
Power Sources
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Hiding The Roller
Reverse Roll
For a uniform appearance, choose the reverse roll option. The fabric rolls off the front of the roller tube, closer to the room, hiding the roller. No extra charge. Only available with no headrail.
Designer Cassette Fabric Insert
The cassette has a matching strip of roller shade fabric running along the front face of it to provide a continuous, all-fabric look for your window. Available in White, Satin Nickel, Ivory, Bronze and Black.
Designer Cassette Smooth Face
This is a clean and seamless way to hide a roller. Available in 5 hardware finishes: White, Satin Nickel, Ivory, Bronze, and Black.
Fascias
Metallic fascias placed in front of roller shades conceal the roller hardware and protect the fabric when the shade is fully raised. They are open to the top and back. Available in white, satin nickel, ivory, bronze, or black.
Standard 3” and 4” fascia are L shaped and cover the front and most of the underside. Skyline 4” fascia do not cover the underside.
3″ Fascias
4″ Fascias
Skyline Hardware
Skyline Hardware in white, black and ivory is standard on all roller shades. When ordering shades with Skyline hardware all of the components are completely color coordinated all the way down to the tensioner.
Fabric Valance*
*Friction Fit Mounting System Only
Use the 4 1/2″ tall fabric valance to conceal both the roller and the rail for the Friction Fit Mounting System. The valance matches the shade fabric for a cohesive look. Cannot be used with any other roller shade system.
Friction Fit Mounting System
No Bracket Drilling Required!
Inside mount only | Max Width: 84″ | Minimum Depth: 2 1/8″
Pressure mounted system uses an aluminum rail designed with a high-tension spring. Installation brackets are pre-attached at the factory for easy installation on site.
To install, simply insert rail within the window opening and secure the lever. This increases the pressure to the ends of the rail, allowing for a snug fit. Smooth surfaces such as tile or metal will require use of included double sided adhesive.
- Mounting System available in white or black rail
- Cordloop, cordless roller or motorized
- Only cordless and motorized can use the designer cassette
- Cord loop has optional 4 ½” fabric valance to conceal roller & rail
- White, ivory & satin nickel clutches have a white rail & brackets
- Black or bronze clutches will have a black rail & brackets
Bottom Bar
Bottom Rails
The standard bottom rail is fabric wrapped with clear end caps. For a modern look, select an exposed bottom rail in white, black, vanilla, bronze or brushed Aluminum. The bottom rail is 7/8″ tall.
Specifications
The minimum size of a shade is 12″ x 12″. The maximum size of a shade depends on the style:
- Standard roller
3%, 5% and 10% Open Fabric: 96″w x 144″h (120″ wide x 82 1/2″ high railroaded)
1% Open Fabric: 96w” x 144h” (114″wide x 78″ high and 120″ wide x 72″ high railroaded) - Our brackets are universal so solar shades can be mounted inside the frame, outside the frame or from the top down.
- Solar shades are shipped with all the necessary hardware. Chain lengths are 3/4’s of the way down the shade. Please specify if you need longer chains.
DEPTH REQUIRED
Depth required depends on a combination of width, height, material ordered, lift system, and headrail option. Contact us for specific information about your particular order. Measure depth on double hung windows or sliding windows at the shallowest point. General guideline (Hardware minimums, does not include thickness of fabric. Add 1/8″ per 10″ of shade height.) Call for assistance.
Exposed Roll, Chain or Motor:
- Up to 90″ wide, Side Mount, 2 1/2″.
- Up to 90″ wide, ceiling mount, 2″.
- Over 90″ Side Mount wide, 3″.
- Over 90″ wide, ceiling mount 2″.
Exposed Roll, Chain, Commercial
- Up to 90″ wide, Side Mount, 2 1/2″.
- Up to 90″ wide, ceiling mount, 2″.
- over 90″ wide, side mount: 3″
- over 90″ wide, ceiling mount: 2 5/8″
Exposed Roll, Smooth Lift Cordless:
- Up to 72″ wide, ceiling mount 1 1/2
- Up to 72″ wide, face mount 2 1/4″
- Over 72″ wide, ceiling mount 1 3/4″
- Over 72″ wide, face mount 2 3/4″
Fascia, chain: 3″ or 4″ , depending on shade size.
Fascia, Motorized: 4″
Designer Cassette, Chain, Motor, or Smooth Lift Cordless:
- 3 3/4″ flush
- 1″ shallow mount
FABRIC WIDTH: Fabric width varies depending on lift system, shade size, and headrail option. Contact us for specific information about your particular order. General Guidlelines: Exposed Roll or Fascia with Chain or Motor:
Up to 90″ wide,
- Inside Mount, fabric is 1 5/16″ narrower than the ordered width;
- Outside mount, fabric is 15/16″ narrower than ordered width;
- Side or Exact Mount, fabric is 1 1/8″ narrower than ordered width.
Over 90″ wide,
- Inside Mount fabric is 1 5/8″ narrower than ordered width;
- Outside Mount, fabric is 1 1/4″ narrower than ordered width;
- Side or Exact Mount, fabric is 1 7/16″ narrower than ordered width.
Exposed Roll, Smooth Lift Cordless Roller:
- Inside Mount, fabric is 13/16″ narrower than ordered width;
- Outside Mount, fabric is 7/16″ narrower than ordered width;
- Side Mount, fabric is 1 5/16″ narrower than ordered width;
- Exact mount, fabric is 5/8″ narrower than ordered width.
Designer Cassette, Chain, Motor:
- Inside Mount, fabric is 1 1/16″ narrower than ordered width;
- Outside Mount, fabric is 11/16″ narrower than ordered width;
- Side Mount, fabric is 1 9/16″ narrower than ordered width;
- Exact Mount, fabric is 7/8″ narrower than ordered width.
Designer Cassette, Smooth Lift Cordless:
- Inside Mount, fabric is 1 5/8″ narrower than ordered width;
- Outside Mount, fabric is 1 1/8″ narrower than ordered width;
- Side Mount, fabric is 1 1/4″ narrower than ordered width;
- Exact Mount, fabric is 1 7/16″ narrower than ordered width.
Brackets
Use with R8 Clutch or 12V motor
- Shades up to 78″ wide (depending on height and fabric type)
- Spear for clutch or motor is 3/8″
- Inside mount 1/2″
- Height (face mounting or ceiling mount space needed) 1 1/2″
- Clutch diameter 1 3/4″
- Roller diameters: 1″,1 1/4″, or 1 1/2″
- Bracket protrudes from surface 1 1/2″
- Inside mount total depth needed at least 2 3/8″
Use with R8 Clutch or 12V motor
- Shades up to 78″ wide (depending on height and fabric type)
- Roller diameters: 1″,1 1/4″, or 1 1/2″
- Spear for clutch or motor is 3/8″
- Inside mount 1/2″
- Height (face mounting or ceiling mount space needed) 1 1/2″
- Clutch diameter 1 3/4″
- Bracket protrudes from surface 1 7/8″
- Inside mount total depth needed at least 2 7/8″
Use with R16 Clutch
- Shades 78″–110″ wide (depending on height and fabric type)
- Roller diameters: 1 1/2″, 2″
- Spear for clutch is 5/8″
- Inside Mount 1/2″
- Height (face mounting or ceiling mount space needed) 2 1/2″
- Clutch diameter 2 1/2″
- Bracket protrudes from surface 1 5/8″
- Inside mount depth needed 2 7/8″
Use with Super Clutch (R40), R24 or R16
- Shades over 110″ wide (depending on height and fabric type)
- Roller Diameters: 1 1/2″, 2″, or 2 3/8″
- Spear for clutch is 5/8″
- Foot of bracket is 1/2″
- Height (face mounting or ceiling mount space needed) 2 1/2″
- Clutch diameter 2 1/2″ (R16) or 3 1/2″ (R24)
- Bracket protrudes from surface 2 1/8″
- Inside mount total depth needed for R16 at least 3 3/8″; for R24 or R40 3 7/8″
Use with R16
- Shades 78″ to 110″ wide and no more than 120″ tall (depending on height and fabric type;)
- Roller diameters: 1 1/2″ or 2″
- Can be used with Somfy or MC 400 series motors
- Spear for clutch is 5/8″, 1 1/2″ from bottom of bracket
- Inside mount total depth needed at least 3″; have to drill holes in brackets
Use with Super Clutch (R40), R16, R24 clutches, Somfy 110V HW or plug in motors
- Shades over 110″ wide, or narrower shades over 120″ tall (depending on height and fabric type)
- If used with motors, factory has to re-fit with the crown and pressure pin parts
- Spear for clutch 5/8″ wide, 2″ from bottom of bracket
- Inside mount total depth needed at least 4″; have to drill holes in brackets
Ceiling or Undermount
Mount two shades, one transparent and the other room darkening on one bracket for economy of space.
In daytime use solar shades to reduce heat & glare while preserving your view, then roll the blackout shade over the other shade for nighttime privacy.
Use with SL8 and SL16 Skyline style clutches
- Available in black or white
- Minimum Depth required to mount top down: 3″
- Depth required for flush mount: 3″
- Minimum Depth for side mount: 1”
- Height of bracket is 5″
- Top shade (light blocking) must be ordered Reverse Roll and is closer to room
- Bottom shade,(transparent) must be ordered as Regular (standard) Roll and is closer to window
- Center of top roller is 1 7/8″ from ceiling
- Center of bottom roller is 5″ from ceiling
- Chains go on the opposite ends of each shade
Fire Rating
Fire Classification California U.S. Title 19 (small scale) NFPA 701-1999TM
- (Photo 1) Decide whether you want the shade mounted inside the frame of the opening or outside the opening. An inside mount can look cleaner, but you may want to order outside mount if there are obstructions, if you want more complete coverage, or if you want to cover more than one opening with a shade.
- (Photo 2) Always use a steel measuring tape.
- (Photo 3) Measure to the nearest 1/8”. Round DOWN, not UP, if it is 1/16th over.
- Tell us raw measurements. Do not take your own deductions.
- Always give width before height
- IT IS ESPECIALLY IMPORTANT to take note if any of the adjoining shades meet at a 90% angle, as one or both shades may need to be cut narrower to make sure the brackets don’t conflict with one another. We recommend that you order only one of the corner shades, and order the second one after you have installed the first one to make sure the brackets don’t impede each other.
- And always, feel free to call us for help and email us photos of where you are installing.
- Measure width at top, middle, and bottom (A) Tell us the raw measurements. Let us take the deduction for fit. We will tell you fabric width.
- Measure the height (B) If not ordering the shade to drop all the way down, let us know.
To Fit Brackets on Trim/Posts
- Measure width of the outside of the post to the outside of the post at the top, middle, and bottom (A)
- Measure width of the inside of the opening (B) to check for fabric overlap. We will tell you fabric width.
- Measure the height (C) If not ordering the shade to drop all the way down, let us know.
- Decide where you want the fabric to overlap on each side. Mark on the post/trim and measure this width (A). We will tell you how much room the shade needs to fit.
- Measure the height (B) If not ordering the shade to drop all the way down, let us know.
- Measure the width of the full span of space you have to fit the shades in at the top, middle, and bottom.
- Measure the end to center post and center to center post widths at the top, middle, and bottom. Tell us the raw measurements. Let us take the deduction for fit.
- Measure the width of the inside of the opening to check for fabric overlap. We will tell you fabric width.
- Measure the height – let us know if you’re not ordering the shade to drop all the way down.
Measuring Videos
Inside Frame Mount
Outside Frame Mount
Available in 3 different Openness Options:
10% openness filters out 90% of the light and UV
5% openness filters out 95% of the light and UV
3% openness filters out 97% of the light and UV
1% openness filters out 99% of the light and UV
Colors closest to white block 33% more heat than darker colors and allow for more natural light. Darker colors give sharper outward visibility and more glare reduction.
For bright early morning or late afternoon sun, 3% or 5% openness is recommended.
We are happy to send you up to FIVE swatches per shade type.
Available in 3 different Openness Options:
10% openness filters out 90% of the light and UV
5% openness filters out 95% of the light and UV
3% openness filters out 97% of the light and UV.
1% openness filters out 99% of the light and UV.
Colors closest to white block 33% more heat than darker colors and allow for more natural light. Darker colors give sharper outward visibility and more glare reduction.
For bright early morning or late afternoon sun, 3% or 5% openness is recommended.
We are happy to send you up to FIVE swatches per shade type.
