Manual shades can be multi-band operation. A single drive bracket can handle two or more shade bands permitting a single operator to operate the shades. This provides lower costs on the hardware and simultaneous alignment of all the bands. Manual multi-banded shades over 8 Lbs. (3.6 Kgs.) require use of a Lift-Assist Mechanism? to help lift the shade. For Manual multi-banded shades over 25 Lbs. (11.4 Kgs.), please contact your local rep.