Section 6 Pockets

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Ceiling Pockets for MechoShades® and ElectroShades®
Ceiling Pockets Return Air Option for Pockets:

MechoShade Systems, Inc. offers a complete line of pockets All MechoShade pockets can be vented by punching a series
and pocket accessories, which allow MechoShades ® and of 2" (51mm) square holes. This procedure helps to reduce
ElectroShades ® to be integrated into the ceiling for concealment thermal stress on the glass as well as solar heat build-up at
of shades above the ceiling. Pockets are available in single or the window wall. It also increases air circulation by providing
double shade systems utilizing the least amount of space greater air movement through the return plenum. If custom
possible. Pocket accessories include a wide range of removable spacing is required by your consulting engineers, please
closure angles that allow for visual concealment of the rollers contact your MechoShade representative for pricing and
and minimize the reveal that fabrication requirements.
the shade's hem bar passes
“No Cost Pocket”
through, providing clean lines
and details and a tile support MechoShade’s “No Cost Pocket” design provides the ability to
to support the ceiling grid. conceal the shades above the ceiling inexpensively and have
the same return air capabilities as the return air pocket. By use
MechoShade’s prefabricated of wall angles MechoShade or ElectroShade brackets can be
pocket designs include two integrated to the ceiling grid, or one can simply stop the ceiling
models in white extruded aluminum. The 4123 pocket features several inches from the window wall. MechoShade's aluminum
an integrated tile support as well as a hanging raceway, closure mounts
which, along with a variety of clips, provides a large array of and closure
mounting/installation options. The 4133 pocket can be angles can be
recessed, surface mounted or, when the optional end-caps integrated to
are used, like a cassette. Other models such as the 5113, 6113 provide the same
and 7113 pockets are supplied in bent, 16 gauge steel, with a removable trim
PaintLoc ® finish and white painted extruded aluminum trim pieces as the
pieces. Bent metal pockets are stocked in 10' lengths. Extruded standard pocket.
aluminum pockets are stocked in 15 foot lengths. The “No-Cost”
Pocket design can “No Cost” Pocket
Custom Pocket Designs:
be an especially important cost savings in base building design
Custom designed bent metal or extruded aluminum pockets
where large quantities may be required.
with accessories are available for your project. Size and
quantity will dictate whether a custom pocket design will be Pre-Construction Services:
extruded aluminum or bent steel. Contact your MechoShade MechoShade staff can provide detailed sketches and drawings
Representative with details of your project’s requirements. of suggested installation details, to conform to your projects
Pocket Accessories: requirements. Please contact your MechoShade representative
with your project information. MechoShade recommends that
MechoShade has a large variety extruded aluminum closure
an engineer review any proposed details where thermal stress
mounts and angles of varying types and sizes. These acces-
on glass is being evaluated or customer service representative.
sories can be utilized with drywall, wood or bent metal pockets
by others, while providing the same removable closure/slot
assembly found in our complete pocket assemblies.
MechoShade Systems, Inc.

42-03 35th Street, Long Island City, NY 11101
Telephone: 718-729-2020 E-mail: info@mechoshade.com
Fax: 718-729-2941 / 800-899-8081 Internet Web Site: www.mechoshade.com 6.01
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Specifications subject to change without notice.
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Pocket and Accessory Features and Specifications
1. #4123 Recessed Pocket with Tile Support. Extruded 6. Custom Sized Bent Pockets. Custom sized bent pockets
aluminum shade pocket, 5-15/16" W x 5-1/4" H x 15ft. L up to 10 ft. long are available by special order. Call your
(135mm x 133mm x 457cm), in 6063T5 baked PPG enamel MechoShade technical support representative for
finish in standard white or standard custom colors by size limitations.
special order. Comes with exposed flush mounted tile
support for acoustical tile or dry wall soffits and ceilings. 7. Return Air Option Pockets. Return Air Option is a series
An optional exposed flush mounted extruded aluminum of ventilation holes, punched into the side wall of the pocket.
removable closure panel is available to provide access This allows for heated return air to vent into the plenum.
to the shades. (See item 8.) Return Air Pockets minimize the potential for thermal
stress when shades are extended over the glazing.
2. #4133 Surfaced Mounted Pocket. No Tile Support. Especially for room darkening glazing systems. Venting
Extruded aluminum shade pocket, 4-3/4" W x 5" H x 15ft. L the concentrated heat, between the shade and window,
(121mm x127mm x 457cm), in 6063T5 baked PPG enamel minimizes the heat entering the room and improves the
finish in standard white or standard custom colors by special efficiency of the HVAC. For Return Air Pockets add “AR”
order. An optional exposed flush mounted extruded to the pocket number, i.e. 4123AR, 4133RA, etc. Standard
aluminum removable closure panel is available to return air openings: 12 square inches per linear foot
2
provide access to the shades. (See item 8.) (774.2mm per liner meter). If different return air is
required it must be specified.
3. #5113 Recessed Pocket with Tile Support. Steel shade
pocket, 8-3/4" W x 9-1/2" H x 10ft. L (223mm x 241mm x 8. Closures. Extruded aluminum pocket closure assembly
305cm), unpainted with white trim. Comes with exposed in 6063T5 baked PPG enamel finish in standard white or
flush mounted tile support for acoustical tile or dry wall standard custom colors by special order. Closure panel
soffits and ceilings. An optional exposed flush mounted available in 2", 3" and 5" x 15ft. (50mm, 76mm and
extruded aluminum removable closure panel is available 127mm x 457cm. or custom width.
to provide access to the shades. (See item 8.)
9. Single Closure Mount and Closure Mount with Tile
4. #6113 Recessed Pocket with Tile Support. Steel shade Support. Extruded aluminum Single Closure Mount or
pocket, 9-1/4" W x 15" H x 10ft. L (235mm x 381mm x Closure Mount with built in Tile Support in 6063T5 baked
305cm), unpainted with white trim. Comes with exposed PPG enamel finish in standard white or standard custom
flush mounted tile support for acoustical tile or dry wall colors by special order. Single Closure Mount 1-1/2" W x
soffits and ceilings. An optional exposed flush mounted 2-5/6" H x 15ft. L (38mm x 59mm x 457cm). Closure
extruded aluminum removable closure panel is available Mount with Tile Support 3/8" W x 2-5/16" H x 15ft.
to provide access to the shades. (See item 8.) (910mm x 59mm x 457cm).
5. #7113 Recessed Pocket with Tile Support. Steel shade

pocket, 9-1/4" (235mm) W x 15" (381mm) H x 10ft.(305cm) L,
unpainted with white trim. Comes with exposed flush
mounted tile support for acoustical tile or dry wall soffits
and ceilings. An optional exposed flush mounted extruded
aluminum removable closure panel is available to provide
access to the shades. (See item 8.)

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Recessed Ceiling and Surface Mounted Pocket Details
#4123 RECESSED POCKET #4133 SURFACE MOUNTED POCKET

(P/N: UPOC 4215 AL WH) (P/N:UPOC 4315 AL WH)
Ideal for Mecho®/5, Mecho®/5 Pocket Brackets, Ideal for Mecho®/5, Mecho®/5 Pocket Brackets,
Electro®/3 Pocket Brackets and Electro®/1 Brackets. Electro®/3 Pocket Brackets and Electro®/1 Brackets.
Shown: Pocket w/ Optional Air Return Shown: Pocket w/ Optional Air Return
(P/N: UPOC 4215RAL WH) (P/N: UPOC 4315RAL WH)
(Closure sold separately.) (Closure sold separately.)
Optional
Pocket End Cap
Part No. UPCA 4650 AL WH
5" (127mm)
Mecho/5
Pocket
Bracket
2" or 3" Closure

Sold Separately
9/32"
(7mm)
3/32" 2-9/16" 2" 3/32"
(3mm) (65mm) (51mm) (3mm)
4-3/4" (121mm)
* MechoShade recommends a 2" Closure (P/N: UCLX 2015 AL WH) with a chaindrawn system and a 3" Closure (P/N: UCLX 3015 AL WH) with a motorized system.
45- DEGREE MITER-CUT FOR #4123 POCKET ASSEMBLY

“A”CLIP FOR
4123 POCKET
4-1/2" Reflected Plan
(for hanging only) (114mm) OUTSIDE
7/8" 1/8" (3mm)
(140mm)
CORNER
5-1/2"
(22mm)
3" (76mm) Closure
Exterior
Exterior
Shade Fabric
(25 mm)
Shade Fabric
1"
Interior
Interior
(140mm)
5-1/2"
3" (76mm) Closure

INSIDE 4-1/2" 7/8"
CORNER 1/8" (114mm) (22mm)
Reflected Plan
(3mm)

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Recessed Ceiling Pockets Details

8-3/4"(223mm) Pocket Width
#5113
RECESSED
POCKET
(P/N: APTS 5113 ST PL)
Shown: Pocket w/ Optional Air Return
(P/N: APTS 5113RST WH)
5" (127mm) Closure sold separately
Shown with
(P/N: UCLX 5015 AL WH) Electro/1
Extended
(241mm)
Bracket
9-1/2"
Direction
Direction of Air Flow
of Air Flow
Direction
of travel
5" (127mm) Closure
Sold Separately
7/16"
(10mm) Min. 1/2" (13mm)
DoubleShade™ application 3-1/2" (89mm) 5" (127mm)
with 5113 Pocket 1-1/4"
(32mm)
8-1/2" (216mm)
14-1/4" (362mm) Pocket Width
#7113
Blackout
RECESSED (Reverse Roll)
POCKET SunScreen
(Regular Roll)
3" (76mm) Closure

sold separately. Shown with Shown with
8-1/2" (216mm)
Electro/1 Electro/1
(P/N: UCLX 3015 AL WH) Extended Extended
Bracket Bracket
5" (127mm) Closure
sold separately.
1/4"
ShadeCloths
(P/N: UCLX 5015 AL WH)

(6mm)
3" (76mm) Closure Direction Direction 5" (127mm) Closure

Sold Separately of travel of travel Sold Separately
Min. 1/2" (13mm)
3" (76mm) Min. 5/8" (16mm) 5" (127mm)
1-1/4"
14" (356mm)
(31mm)

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Specifications subject to change without notice.
Recessed Ceiling Pocket Details
9-1/4" (235mm) Pocket Width

#6113
RECESSED
POCKET
Blackout
5" (127mm) Closure

sold separately.
(P/N: UCLX 5015 AL WH) Shown with
Electro/1
Extended
Bracket
15" (381mm)
SunScreen
Continuous
Blocking
(By Others)
Shown with
Electro/1
Extended
Bracket
ShadeCloths
Direction
of travel Direction
Larger shades are possible of travel
with custom made brackets.
3" or 5" Closure
Sold Separately
7/16" Min. 1/2"

(10mm) (13mm)
Min. 5/8" (16mm) 1-1/4"
(32mm)
9" (229mm)
Optional Sound Stop

A 1" (25mm) fiberglass sound stop
can be installed between shade
brackets in a ceiling pocket to help
reduce noise between work areas.
Sound stops are available for the
4123, 4133, 5113, 6113 and
7113 pockets. High STC
Sound Stop

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Closures and Closure Mounts
2" CLOSURE SINGLE CLOSURE MOUNT

(P/N: UCLX 2015 AL WH) (P/N: UCMX SG15 AL WH)
(29mm)
1-1/8"
(59mm)
2-5/16"
2"
(50.8mm)
(29mm)
1-1/8"
1/16"
3" CLOSURE (3mm)
(29mm)
(P/N: UCLX 3015 AL WH) 3/8"

1-1/8"
(10mm)
3" CLOSURE MOUNT

(76mm) WITH TILE SUPPORT
(P/N: UCMX TS15 AL WH)
5" CLOSURE
(59mm)
2-5/16"
(P/N: UCLX 5015 AL WH)

(29mm)
(29mm)
1-1/8"
1-1/8"
1-1/4"
5"
(32mm)
(127mm)
1-1/2"
(38mm)

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Solar Control, LLC | 888-550-4836

Ceiling Pockets for MechoShades® and ElectroShades®

Ceiling Pockets Return Air Option for Pockets:

MechoShade Systems, Inc.

Pocket and Accessory Features and Specifications

5. #7113 Recessed Pocket with Tile Support. Steel shade

MechoShade Systems, Inc.

Recessed Ceiling and Surface Mounted Pocket Details

#4123 RECESSED POCKET #4133 SURFACE MOUNTED POCKET

2" or 3" Closure

45- DEGREE MITER-CUT FOR #4123 POCKET ASSEMBLY

3" (76mm) Closure

MechoShade Systems, Inc.

Recessed Ceiling Pockets Details

14-1/4" (362mm) Pocket Width

3" (76mm) Closure

(P/N: UCLX 5015 AL WH)

3" (76mm) Closure Direction Direction 5" (127mm) Closure

Min. 1/2" (13mm)

3" (76mm) Min. 5/8" (16mm) 5" (127mm)

MechoShade Systems, Inc.

Recessed Ceiling Pocket Details

9-1/4" (235mm) Pocket Width

5" (127mm) Closure

7/16" Min. 1/2"

Optional Sound Stop

MechoShade Systems, Inc.

Closures and Closure Mounts

2" CLOSURE SINGLE CLOSURE MOUNT

(P/N: UCLX 3015 AL WH) 3/8"

3" CLOSURE MOUNT

(P/N: UCLX 5015 AL WH)

MechoShade Systems, Inc.

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