Roller Refresh
Our product engineers at Hunter Douglas Architectural took a fresh look at roller shades, taking the best from decades of experience to create the RB 500+ manual system. Features to solve tricky conditions, ensure smooth and quiet operation, and lift oversize shades with chain or crank operators. Plus, a few hundred fabric choices.
Overview
The key feature of the RB 500+ manual roller shade system is its versatility, with components to support chain- and crank-driven mechanisms. Perfect for commercial applications, this modular system allows installation in a wide range of shade sizes and positions.
Product Details
Key Features
- Standard Duty and Heavy Duty clutch options engineered to lift more weight than the industry standard
- Standard Duty and Heavy Duty brackets and clutches designed to fit seamlessly together, creating a sleek profile
- Maximum required pull force of 10 lbs. guarantees easy lifting
- Clutches designed to reduce friction on the chain, ensuring smoother and quieter operation
- Redesigned dual bracket allows for both manual and automated shades on one system
- High-performance fabrics available including E Screen with KOOLBLACK® Technology, and Cradle to Cradle Certified™ fabrics GreenScreen Revive® and GreenScreen® Evolve™
- Modular operating system accommodates chain and crank applications
- Universal spring-loaded end plug mounts shades securely and provides for smooth and easy installation
- Counter balance weight system provides for ease of lifting roller shades over large expanses.
- Backed by our Lifetime Guarantee
System Description
- Mechanism: manual chain operating system has adjustment-free steel ball chain with pulley engineered drive mechanism; manual crank operation
- Fabrics:
- Over 70 fabrics in more than 500 colors
- All fabrics are FR rated for commercial applications
- Openness factors range from 0% to 25%
- Widths:
- 12"-170" (Manual Chain and Crank, varies by fabric)
- Up to 360" (Coupled Systems*)
- Heights: 12" to 240" (varies by fabric*)
* Can be exceeded with engineering approval
Design Options
- Fascia, Fascia With Top and Back Cover
- Aluminum fascia (standard 3" or 4") with top or back cover (standard 3"or 4") to conceal shade mechanism from front, sides, and top/back
- Widths from 12" to 192"; heights from 12" to 240"
- Available in anodized aluminum finish, white, vanilla, bronze, or black
- 7" fascia available for dual shade systems only
- Blockout With Side Channels
- Aluminum side channels, sill channels, and RB 500 bottom bar, fitted with light-blocking wool pile to prevent light leakage around edges and bottom of shade
- Ideal for room-darkening and A/V applications
- Available in anodized aluminum finish or painted white, vanilla, bronze, or black
- Reverse Roll
- Fabric mounted to descend from the interior (rather than window-facing) side, concealing the roll and creating a more finished appearance
- Oversized Shades
- Special accommodations for oversized window applications available
- Dual Shades
- Add versatility to any space by allowing two different styles of fabrics to be used on the same window (one in front of the other)
- An unlimited number of combinations available for different shade materials
Fabric Selector
NOTE: Color and fabric images are for illustration only. For accurate specification, please request product samples.
Click on fabric to view colorways and specifications.
The color of a fabric and the openness of its weave play a significant role in determining occupants' views to the outside. Check out our View Through Simulation Tool to find the ideal combination for your next project.
Request a sample by emailing us.
windowcoverings@hunterdouglas.comCAD / PDF Drawings
Name | Id | DWG | RVT | |
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RB 500+ Standard Duty Bracket 38 Ceiling Mount | RB+CH-SDB38-CEILING | |||
RB 500+ Standard Duty Bracket 46 Ceiling Mount | RB+CH-SDB46-CEILING | |||
RB 500+ Standard Duty Bracket 55 Ceiling Mount | RB+CH-SDB55-CEILING | |||
RB 500+ Standard Duty 3in Fascia Bracket Ceiling Mount | RB+CH-3in_CEILING | |||
RB 500+ Standard Duty 3in Fascia Bracket Blockout Ceiling Mount | RB+CH-3in_BO-CEILING |
Name | Id | DWG | RVT | |
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RB 500+ Standard Duty Bracket 38 Face Mount | RB+CH-SDB38-FACE | |||
RB 500+ Standard Duty Bracket 46 Face Mount | RB+CH-SDB46-FACE | |||
RB 500+ Standard Duty Bracket 55 Face Mount | RB+CH-SDB55-FACE | |||
RB 500+ Standard Duty 3in Fascia Bracket Face Mount | RB+CH-3in_FACE | |||
RB 500+ Standard Duty 3in Fascia Bracket Blockout Face Mount | RB+CH-3in_BO-FACE |
Name | Id | DWG | RVT | |
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RB 500+ Standard Duty Bracket 38 Wall Mount | RB+CH-SDB38-WALL | |||
RB 500+ Standard Duty Bracket 46 Wall Mount | RB+CH-SDB46-WALL | |||
RB 500+ Standard Duty Bracket 55 Wall Mount | RB+CH-SDB55-WALL | |||
RB 500+ Standard Duty 3in Fascia Bracket Wall Mount | RB+CH-3in_WALL | |||
RB 500+ Standard Duty 3in Fascia Bracket Blockout Wall Mount | RB+CH-3in_BO-WALL |
Name | Id | DWG | RVT | |
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RB 500+ Standard Duty Bracket 38 Inside Mount | RB+CH-SDB38-INSIDE | |||
RB 500+ Standard Duty Bracket 46 Inside Mount | RB+CH-SDB46-INSIDE | |||
RB 500+ Standard Duty Bracket 55 Inside Mount | RB+CH-SDB55-INSIDE | |||
RB 500+ Standard Duty 3in Fascia Bracket Inside Mount | RB+CH-3in_INSIDE | |||
RB 500+ Standard Duty 3in Fascia Bracket Blockout Inside Mount | RB+CH-3in_BO-INSIDE |
Name | Id | DWG | RVT | |
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RB 500+ Heavy Duty 55L Bracket Ceiling Mount | CH-HD55L-CEILING | |||
RB 500+ Heavy Duty 75L Bracket Ceiling Mount | CH-HD75L-CEILING | |||
RB 500+ Heavy Duty 4in Fascia Bracket Ceiling Mount | CH-4IN_CEILING | |||
RB 500+ Heavy Duty 4in Fascia Bracket Blockout Ceiling Mount | CH-4IN_BO-CEILING | |||
RB 500+ Heavy Duty Single Roller 7in UM with Fascia Ceiling Mount | CH-HD-SINGLE UM-CEILING | |||
RB 500+ Heavy Duty Dual Roller 7in UM with Fascia Ceiling Mount | CH_HD-UM-CEILING |
Name | Id | DWG | RVT | |
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RB 500+ Heavy Duty 55L Bracket Face Mount | CH-HD55L-FACE | |||
RB 500+ Heavy Duty 75L Bracket Face Mount | CH-HD75L-FACE | |||
RB 500+ Heavy Duty 4in Fascia Bracket Face Mount | CH-4IN_FACE | |||
RB 500+ Heavy Duty 4in Fascia Bracket Blockout Face Mount | CH-4IN_BO-FACE | |||
RB 500+ Heavy Duty Dual Roller 7in UM with Fascia Face Mount | CH_HD-UM-FACE |
Name | Id | DWG | RVT | |
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RB 500+ Heavy Duty 55L Bracket Wall Mount | CH-HD55L-WALL | |||
RB 500+ Heavy Duty 75L Bracket Wall Mount | CH-HD75L-WALL | |||
RB 500+ Heavy Duty 4in Fascia Bracket Wall Mount | CH-4IN_WALL | |||
RB 500+ Heavy Duty 4in Fascia Bracket Blockout Wall Mount | CH-4IN_BO-WALL | |||
RB 500+ Heavy Duty Single Roller 7in UM with Fascia Wall Mount | CH-HD-SINGLE UM-WALL | |||
RB 500+ Heavy Duty Dual Roller 7in UM with Fascia Wall Mount | CH_HD-UM-WALL |
Name | Id | DWG | RVT | |
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RB 500+ Heavy Duty 55L Bracket - 5.25in Surface Pocket | CH-HD55L-SURF_PKT | |||
RB 500+ Heavy Duty Single Roller 7in UM - 9in Surface Pocket | CH-HD-SINGLE UM-SURF_PKT | |||
RB 500+ Heavy Duty Dual Roller 7in UM - 9in Surface Pocket | CH_HD-UM-SURF_PKT | |||
RB 500+ Heavy Duty Dual Roller 9in UM - 9in Surface Pocket | CH_HD-9UM-SURF_PKT |
Name | Id | DWG | RVT | |
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RB 500+ Heavy Duty 55L Bracket Gypsum Wallboard Pocket | CH-HD55L-GWB_PKT | |||
RB 500+ Heavy Duty 75L Bracket Gypsum Wallboard Pocket | CH-HD75L-GWB_PKT | |||
RB 500+ Heavy Duty Single Roller 7in UM Gypsum Wallboard Pocket | CH-HD-SINGLE UM-GWB_PKT | |||
RB 500+ Heavy Duty Dual Roller 7in UM Gypsum Wallboard Pocket | CH_HD-UM-GWB_PKT | |||
RB 500+ Heavy Duty Dual Roller 9in UM Gypsum Wall Board Pocket | CH_HD-9UM-GWB_PKT |
Installation Instructions
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- 9803™ HPD
- E Screen™ 7501 HPD
- E Screen™ 7503 HPD
- E Screen™ 7505 HPD
- E Screen™ 7510 HPD
- E Screen™ 7701 with KOOLBLACK® Technology HPD
- E Screen™ 7703 with KOOLBLACK® Technology HPD
- E Screen™ 7705 with KOOLBLACK® Technology HPD
- GreenScreen Evolve® HPD
- GreenScreen Revive® 1% HPD
- GreenScreen Revive® 5% HPD
- M Screen Deco™ 5% HPD
- M Screen™ 8503 HPD
- M Screen™ 8505 HPD
- Natté™ 5% HPD
- T Screen™ 9701 with KOOLBLACK® Technology 1% HPD
- T Screen™ 9703 with KOOLBLACK® Technology 3% HPD
- Vizela™ HPD
Document Library
Name | Download |
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RB 500+ Manual Standard Duty Design Options | |
RB 500+ Manual Standard Duty Clutch and Bracket Technical Drawing | |
RB 500+ Manual Standard Duty 3" Fascia Technical Drawing | |
RB 500+ Manual Standard Duty 3" Blockout System Technical Drawing | |
RB 500+ Manual Standard Duty Dual 5.875" Technical Drawing | |
RB 500+ Manual Standard Duty Dual Pocket 5.25" Technical Drawing | |
RB 500+ Standard Duty Deductions and Light Gap Chart | |
RB 500+ Manual Heavy Duty Design Options | |
RB 500+ Manual Heavy Duty Clutch and Bracket Technical Drawing | |
RB 500+ Manual Heavy Duty 4" Fascia Technical Drawing | |
RB 500+ Manual Heavy Duty 4" Blockout System Technical Drawing | |
RB 500+ Manual Heavy Duty Coupled System Technical Drawing | |
RB 500+ Manual Heavy Duty Coupled Blockout System Technical Drawing | |
RB 500+ Heavy Duty Deductions and Light Gap Chart | |
Manual Roller Shades RB 500+ CSI Spec | DOCX |
RB 500 Manual Crank Operated CSI Specification | DOCX |
Name | Download |
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9803™ HPD | Link |
E Screen™ 7501 HPD | Link |
E Screen™ 7503 HPD | Link |
E Screen™ 7505 HPD | Link |
E Screen™ 7510 HPD | Link |
E Screen™ 7701 with KOOLBLACK® Technology HPD | Link |
E Screen™ 7703 with KOOLBLACK® Technology HPD | Link |
E Screen™ 7705 with KOOLBLACK® Technology HPD | Link |
GreenScreen Evolve® HPD | Link |
GreenScreen Revive® 1% HPD | Link |
GreenScreen Revive® 5% HPD | Link |
M Screen Deco™ 5% HPD | Link |
M Screen™ 8503 HPD | Link |
M Screen™ 8505 HPD | Link |
Natté™ 5% HPD | Link |
T Screen™ 9701 with KOOLBLACK® Technology 1% HPD | Link |
T Screen™ 9703 with KOOLBLACK® Technology 3% HPD | Link |
Vizela™ HPD | Link |