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Making the Custom Curved Drapery Track Template
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1
About Standard Curved Drapery Tracks
Lutron provides standard curved drapery tracks to fit inside or outside a 90 degree
corner. These tracks have a bend radius of 20 inches. This solution does not require the
creation of a template (you do not need this document), and can be found as a drapery
track option in myProjects. To specify in myProjects, select Add Product, then choose
Drapery. In the Product Details field, select Standard Curved Track. (Drive and
communication selections vary depending on need.) Standard curved drapery tracks are
available in single and tandem configurations only. All dual curved drapery tracks are
custom, and require a template.
If you need a Custom Curved Drapery Track, proceed to section 2.
2
Before You Begin the Template
2 .1 General guidelines and limitations
a. Lutron drapery track can be custom-curved to fit a curved wall, bay window, and many
other special applications. Constant radius is recommended.
b. A paper template is the only way to ensure accurate curving of the drapery track.
c. The finished track may vary ±3/4 in (19 mm) from the template.
d. Allow 1 in (25 mm) clearance between ends of drapery tracks and walls.
e. Curves must have a minimum radius of 20 inches. If you are unsure whether your curved
wall or window meets this requirement, see the Appendix on page 5.
f. 90° is the tightest inside angle possible. Smaller angles are not allowed. See figure 2.1F
g. “S” bends and other multiple-bend shapes can only be achieved by splicing two curved
tracks together.
h. Splices can only be made in straight sections of drapery track. Splice must occur on a
straight length of track at least 16 in (406 mm) long. See figure 2.1G/H
i. Maximum 1-piece track length is 216 in (548.6 cm)
j. Maximum 2-piece (spliced) track length is 360 in (914.4 cm)
k. Minimum spacing for dual tracks is 5½ in (140 mm) center-to-center. See figure 2.2K
l. Pockets must allow ample space for the track(s) and drapery stackback.
See table 2.1L for minimum pocket dimension.
Minimum
Dimension
Wall or Ceiling
Mount
Dual Track
P 6 in (152 mm) 11.5 in (292 mm)
Tabl e 2.1L
2.2 Submit your quote to obtain a COM number and coded shipping label
Before making your curved track template, you must submit a drapery track quote* to
the Lutron Shading Quotes Department. Upon receipt of your quote, the Shading Quotes
team will send you a COM number to identify materials associated with your order, along
with a bar-coded address label you’ll use to ship your template. If you submit a template
without a COM number and Lutron-issued shipping label, it will be rejected.
*Your quote must be calculated based on the straight-length equivalent of the curved
Please be sure to include all relevant measurements and curved track details, including
constant/variable radius, single/dual/tandem configuration, and splice/no-splice. These
details will be used by the Shading Quotes team to finalize the Lutron quote.
Min. 16 in (406 mm)
Splice
Splice
Figure 2.1G/H
LESS
THAN 90°
MORE
THAN 90°
90°
Figure 2.1F
Min. 5.5 in (140 mm)
Figure 2.1K
Contents
1 About Standard Curved Drapery Tracks ........ 1
2 Before You Begin the Template ..................... 1
2.1 General guidelines and limitations ......1
2.2 Submit your quote .............................1
3 Making the Template ..................................... 2
3.1 Tools and materials ............................2
3.2 Build the paper layout ........................2
3.3 Trace the curvature ............................3
3.4 Add vital information ..........................3
4 Finishing the Template .................................. 4
4.1 Final preparations for submittal ..........4
4.2 Make a photo record ..........................4
5 Pack and Ship the Completed Template ....... 5
APPENDIX: Qualifying the Minimum Radius ...... 5