To get started, unpack the shade and remove all foam/packaging materials. Check that all parts shown on the packing list are included with the order. Please thoroughly review this instruction booklet before beginning the installation.

IMPORTANT: Cords are wrapped around cord organizers located approximately 6" from the top of the moving rails. Please do not unwrap the cords until instructed to do so.

Do Not

Unwrap

Cords

Tools and Fasteners Needed

■ Flat blade and magnetic-tipped Phillips screwdrivers

■ Level (laser level is recommended)

■ Measuring tape and pencil

■ Power drill, 3 ⁄

" drill bit, and 1 ⁄

" hex driver

■ Scissors

In addition, you will need fasteners designed to work with your specific mounting surface(s).

■ #6 Hex Head Screws (Provided). Two 1 1 ⁄

" screws are provided per installation bracket.

■ Longer #6 Hex Head Screws (Not Provided). If using spacer blocks, use #6 screws long enough for a secure attachment.

■ Speed Nuts and Screws (Provided). Extension brackets come with speed nuts and screws.

■ Drywall Anchors (Not Provided). Use drywall anchors when mounting into drywall.

#6 x 1 1 ∕

Hex Head Screw

(Provided)

Longer #6 Hex Head Screw for Use with Spacer Blocks

(Not Provided)

Speed Nut and Screw

(Two Provided with

Each Extension Bracket)

Recommended Number of Installers

■ More than one installer is recommended for shades wider than 84", as shown in the table.

Widths up to 84"

Widths 85" to 168"

Widths 169" to 252"

Widths 253" to 336"

1 installer

2 installers

3 installers

4 installers

INSTALLATION

Installation Overview

Installation of Vertiglide

™

shades varies based on the shade mounting type, stacking design, and the valance type selected.

Mounting Types and Window Terminology

■ Review the mounting types and basic window terminology illustrated below. Determine if your shade is an outside mount or inside mount. For ceiling mount applications, refer to the inside mount instructions.

Molding

Jamb

Head Jamb

Jamb

Window or

Patio/Sliding Door

Floor Outside Mount

Shade mounts outside door or window opening.

Inside Mount

Shade fits within door or window opening.

Stacking Designs

These instructions are for split stack and Duolite

designs. Installation procedures are the same for each.

■ With split stack designs, two fabric panels meet in the center to cover the opening.

■ With Duolite designs, two different full-width fabric panels are used. Typically, one fabric panel is sheer and the other is opaque or semi-opaque. Each panel can cover the entire opening when desired.

■ Installation is like installing two side stack designs on a single headrail: one left stack and one right stack.

Split Stack

(Center Opening)

Duolite

(Two Full-Width Fabric Panels)

INSTALLATION

Valance Types

■ Determine the type of valance you are installing with your shade: Sydney III (aluminum) or

EverWood ® Grandover

™

(alternative wood).

Valance Clips

Sydney III Aluminum Valance

Corner

End Cap

Return

Valance

Splice

Grandover Alternative Wood Valance

Dovetail Brackets

3 ∕

" Pleat

Size

1 1 ∕

" Pleat

Size

Valance Clips

3 ∕

" Pleat

Size

1 1 ∕

" Pleat

Size

Corner

Bracket

Return

Installation Brackets Required

■ The number of installation brackets required varies with headrail width, as shown in the table.

Shade

Width

12" – 31"

31 1 ⁄

" – 66"

66 1 ⁄

" – 96"

96 1 ⁄

" – 139"

139 1 ⁄

" – 168"

168 1 ⁄

" – 199"

199 1 ⁄

" – 234"

234 1 ⁄

" – 264"

264 1 ⁄

" – 336"

Brackets

Required

INSTALLATION

Headrail Splicing

Split stack shades over 168" in width require a two-piece headrail. The two pieces should be spliced together before beginning the installation. A splice kit consisting of two splice bars is used to connect the headrail sections.

■ Insert the splice bars into the rear bottom channels of one section of the headrail, as shown.

Splice

Bars

■ Press the two headrail pieces together until they are firmly seated.

■ Three or four installers will be needed to mount the spliced headrail. (See the table on page 2.)

Next Step

■ Refer to the page below based on your shade mounting type:

➤

Outside Mount — Page 6

➤ Inside/Ceiling Mount — Page 21

INSTALLATION – OUTSIDE MOUNT

Outside Mount

Mount the Installation Brackets

■ Center the headrail over the window opening at the desired height. Use a pencil to lightly mark each end of the headrail.

➤ Alternatively, measure the width of the headrail and use that width to mark the headrail end points.

Headrail End Marks

8" Space Evenly Space Evenly 8"

Window/Door Opening

■ Mark end bracket locations 8" in from each end of the headrail.

➤ Mark the locations of any additional brackets, spaced evenly between the two end brackets. Mount into wood whenever possible.

■ Determine where to place the top of the installation brackets.

➤ Add the desired floor clearance to the ordered height of the shade. The ordered height can be found on the packaging label. A minimum of 1 ⁄

" floor clearance is recommended.

Top of

Bracket

➤ Measure the total distance up from the floor. This is where to place the top of the installation brackets.

Ordered

Shade

Height

➤ A minimum flat vertical surface of 1 1 ⁄

" is required to mount the brackets.

CAUTION: The rear of the brackets must be flush against a flat mounting surface. Do not mount brackets on curved molding.

■ Center the brackets on your marks and mark the screw holes.

➤ When using extension brackets, mark two screw holes per bracket.

Floor Clearance

INSTALLATION – OUTSIDE MOUNT

■ Drill the screw holes using a 3 ⁄

" drill bit.

CAUTION: Use drywall anchors when mounting into drywall. Use the drill bit size recommended by the manufacturer.

■ Attach the installation or extension brackets using the screws provided.

IMPORTANT: The front edges of the brackets must be level and aligned to each other.

■ If using extension brackets, attach an installation bracket to the underside of each extension bracket using the provided screws and speed nuts.

■ If using spacer blocks, first attach the installation bracket to the 1 ⁄

" spacer block before stacking additional spacer blocks or shims together.

➤ Insert the legs of the installation bracket into the tabs on the spacer block.

➤ Then rotate the installation bracket back.

➤ Use a maximum of three spacer blocks (1 1 ⁄

") per installation bracket.

Tab

■ Attach the spacer blocks and installation brackets with #6 hex head mounting screws long enough for a secure installation. (See chart below.) Longer screws are not provided.

INSTALLATION – OUTSIDE MOUNT

➤ The top of the spacer blocks should be at the desired shade height.

➤ The front edges of the installation brackets must be level and aligned to each other.

CAUTION: Use drywall anchors when mounting into drywall.

CAUTION: The rear of the spacer blocks must be flush against a flat surface. Do not mount spacer blocks and installation brackets on curved molding.

Maximum

1 1 ∕

Longer Screw

(Not Provided)

Shim

1 1 ∕

" Minimum

IMPORTANT: The provided 1 1 ⁄

" screws can only be used with a maximum of one 1 ⁄

" shim.

You will need to supply longer screws if additional clearance is required.

A minimum 1 1 ⁄

" length of screw threads must extend beyond the last spacer block or shim.

Use appropriate wall anchors when mounting into drywall.

2" (Not provided; up to 5 ∕

" of spacer blocks/shims)

Maximum of One

Shim with Provided

1 1 ∕

" Screws

2 1 /

" (Not provided; up to 1 1 ∕

" of spacer blocks/shims)

3" (Not provided; up to 1 1 ∕

" of spacer blocks/shims)

Never use more than 1 1 ∕

" of spacer blocks/shims!

INSTALLATION – OUTSIDE MOUNT

Mount the Headrail

NOTE: Most of the photos and illustrations show installation of the left fabric panel.

Procedures for the right fabric panel are the same but at opposite sides of the fabric stack and headrail.

■ First, remove the moving rail brackets from the headrail.

➤ Remove the end plate from both sides of the headrail.

➤ Slide out the moving rail brackets.

➤ Do not remove the cord tensioners from the headrail.

Do Not Remove

Cord Tensioners

■ Without reattaching the end plates, mount the headrail.

➤ Carefully align the headrail with the end marks on the mounting surface. (Headrail position cannot be easily adjusted after the headrail is mounted.)

➤ Place the front groove on the headrail onto the front lip of the installation brackets.

➤ Rotate the rear of the headrail up and push back until the headrail snaps in place.

Align Headrail with End Marks

Place Groove onto

Front of Bracket

Snap in Place

INSTALLATION – OUTSIDE MOUNT

Prepare the Fabric Stacks

At the top of each fabric stack, a stationary rail bracket will be installed into the stationary rail and a moving rail bracket will be installed into the moving rail. In addition, a stationary rail bottom bracket will be installed into the bottom of each stationary rail.

■ Insert the stationary rail brackets into the top of the stationary rails.

➤ The bracket fits into the grooves on the rear of the stationary rail.

➤ Insert each bracket until it is seated and the bracket catch snaps into the hole on the back of the stationary rail. Check that both bracket catches are fully engaged.

Bracket Catch

Seated Bracket

INSTALLATION – OUTSIDE MOUNT

■ Insert the moving rail brackets into the moving rails.

➤ Like the stationary rail brackets, the moving rail brackets fit into the grooves on the rear of the rail.

➤ Insert each bracket until the bracket catch snaps into the hole on the back of the moving rail. Check that each bracket catch is fully engaged.

■ Insert stationary rail bottom brackets into the bottom of the stationary rails.

➤ The bracket fits into grooves at the bottom of the rail.

➤ Insert each bracket with the mounting flanges to the back, away from the fabric stack as shown in the photos. Do not seat the brackets; about 1 ⁄

" should extend from the rail.

➤ After inserting the brackets, peel off the red labels.

INSTALLATION – OUTSIDE MOUNT

Install the Rails and Fabric Stacks into the Headrail

■ Review the diagram at right to familiarize yourself with where the moving rail rollers and fabric carrier wheels fit inside the headrail.

NOTE: You will be installing the left fabric stack into the left end of the headrail and the right fabric stack into the right end.

Start with the left fabric stack.

■ Insert the moving rail bracket part way into the rear of the headrail.

➤ Allow the bracket to move all the way into the headrail as you install the fabric carrier wheels.

Moving Rail

Bracket

FRONT

Moving Rail

Rollers

Clear Stem

Fabric Carriers

Black Stem

Fabric Carriers

Left Stack Shown

INSTALLATION – OUTSIDE MOUNT

■ Insert the fabric carrier wheels into the headrail. (Unwrap a small amount of cord from the orange cord organizer if you need more slack.)

➤ The wheels with clear stems fit into the rear channel and the wheels with black stems into the front channel.

NOTE: The fabric carrier wheels only fit into the rail the correct way; it is not possible to install them into the wrong channel.

Clear Stem = Rear Channel Black Stem = Front Channel

■ Slide the moving rail bracket and fabric carriers far enough into the headrail to hook the stationary rail bracket in place.

➤ Tilt the bottom of the stationary rail toward you and hook the bracket to the headrail as illustrated.

➤ Allow the stationary rail to hang freely.

Stationary

Rail Bracket

Stationary

Rail

INSTALLATION – OUTSIDE MOUNT

■ Reattach the end plate to the left end of the headrail. Use the same two small screws that were removed earlier.

■ Repeat the above steps to install the right fabric panel:

➤ Insert the moving rail bracket part way into the right end of the headrail.

➤ Insert the fabric carrier wheels into the headrail.

➤ Slide the moving rail bracket far enough into the headrail to hook the stationary rail bracket in place.

➤ Reattach the end plate to the right end of the headrail.

■ Position the left and right fabric stacks approximately 6" to 12" from their respective end plates. This provides the space needed to cord the end plates.

NOTE: To move the fabric stacks, first release tension from the stationary rail bracket by pulling the bottom of the stationary rail into the room slightly.

INSTALLATION – OUTSIDE MOUNT

Cord the Headrail

■ At the left stack moving rail, unwrap the cord from the orange cord organizer.

➤ Remove any twists by running a finger between the two cords.

➤ Note that both ends of the cords have a washer to prevent the cords from slipping into the vertical rail.

■ Study the cording diagram below. The cords from the left fabric stack are connected to the right-side end plate. (In the illustration, the two cords are shaded differently to make the routing easier to follow.)

➤ One of the ends with washer is anchored to the end plate at the first slot from the rear.

➤ The washer on the other cord is trimmed off and the end is tied to the cord tensioner.

Then that cord is looped around the first slot from the front.

IMPORTANT: The top of the looped cord must be the portion of the cord coming from the cord tensioner.

End

Plate

Cord

Tensioner

Cord with

Washer

Right fabric stack not shown for clarity.

End Plate

Front Rear

Left Stack

Moving Rail

To Cord

Tensioner

Cord with

Washer

INSTALLATION – OUTSIDE MOUNT

■ Position the cords from the left fabric stack.

➤ From the outside of the end plate, place the washer on the end of one cord into the first slot from the rear on the inside of the end plate, as shown. Loop the cord behind the end plate back through the second slot from the front and pull it taut to seat the washer.

➤ Cut the washer from the end of the other cord and tie the cord to the right-most cord tensioner using a square knot. (There are three cord tensioners in the headrail — one for each fabric stack and one for a spare.) Trim the end of the cord to about 1 ⁄

➤ Loop the cord from the tensioner around the first slot from the front, as shown. The top of the loop must be the cord from the cord tensioner. Be sure the cord is not twisted.

Trim

Washer on Inside,

First Slot from Rear

Top from

Tensioner

Bottom from

Left Stack

Moving Rail

Loop Around

First Slot

INSTALLATION – OUTSIDE MOUNT

■ Repeat the above steps for the cords from the right fabric panel:

➤ At the right stack moving rail, unwrap the cord from the orange cord organizer.

➤ As shown in the diagram below, the cords from the right fabric stack are connected to the left-side end plate.

➤ Place the washer on the end of one cord into the first slot from the rear on the inside of the end plate, as shown. Loop the cord behind the end plate back through the second slot from the front and pull it taut to seat the washer.

➤ Cut the washer from the other end of the cord and tie the cord to the left-most cord tensioner using a square knot. Trim the end of the cord to about 1 ⁄

➤ At the left-side end plate, loop the cord from the tensioner around the first slot from the front. The top of the loop must be the cord from the cord tensioner.

End

Plate

Left fabric stack not shown for clarity.

End Plate

Front

Cord with

Washer

Cord with

Washer

Cord

Tensioner

Rear

To Cord

Tensioner

Right Stack

Moving Rail

INSTALLATION – OUTSIDE MOUNT

Secure the Stationary Rails

■ Move the stationary rails flush with their respective end plates.

NOTE: To move the stationary rail bracket, pull the bottom of the stationary rail into the room slightly before sliding the bracket.

■ Attach the stationary rail bottom brackets. The brackets may be attached to the wall or floor. In most cases, to avoid drilling into the floor they are attached to the wall.

➤ Level the stationary rail front to back and side to side.

➤ Attach the stationary rail bottom bracket using the screw provided.

➤ If you used spacer blocks or extension brackets with the installation brackets, use an extension bracket to mount the stationary rail away from the wall.

CAUTION: Use drywall anchors when mounting into drywall.

Level

Stationary

Rail

Wall Stationary

Rail

Wall

Stationary Rail

Bottom Bracket

Extension

Bracket

Stationary Rail

Bottom Bracket

■ Secure the stationary rail brackets using the provided small screw. Hold each bracket in place and screw through either of the two holes on the bracket.

NOTE: Two screws per bracket are provided; one is a spare.

Stationary

Rail

INSTALLATION – OUTSIDE MOUNT

Set Cord Tension

■ Remove slack from the cords by moving each cord tensioner away from the end plate it is looped around.

➤ If the tensioner must be moved more than one-third of the headrail width away from its end plate to remove slack, re-tie the knot and trim the excess cord.

➤ Do not put tension on the cords at this time. Just remove the slack.

IMPORTANT: Cord tensioners must not reach the halfway point of the headrail. Do not cross the two cord tensioners.

■ Adjust the moving rails to vertical, if necessary. Work from the front side of the shade.

➤ Locate the Phillips screws on each moving rail bracket.

➤ To adjust the bottom end of the moving rail to the right, loosen the right screw one-half turn, then tighten the left screw one-half turn. Repeat until the rail is properly aligned.

➤ To adjust the bottom end of the moving rail to the left, loosen the left screw one-half turn, then tighten the right screw one-half turn. Repeat until the rail is properly aligned.

IMPORTANT: After making the adjustments, check to be sure both screws are tight on each moving rail bracket. To prevent screws from falling out, do not overly loosen the screws.

Left Stack Right Stack

= Tighten

= Loosen

INSTALLATION – OUTSIDE MOUNT

■ Tension the cords.

IMPORTANT: When the cords are properly tensioned, the moving rails slide easily yet hold their position anywhere along their travel.

➤ Slide each cord tensioner along its channel in the headrail until the cord is taut.

➤ Fully open and close both fabric stacks several times. This evenly distributes tension throughout the shade.

➤ If necessary, readjust the cord tensioners by sliding them until the cords are taut.

Check to ensure the proper tension. Make any needed adjustments by sliding the cord tensioners in their channel so that each moving rail slides easily and holds its position anywhere along its travel.

NOTE: With split stack designs, each fabric stack will move only to the halfway point of the shade. With Duolite

designs, each fabric stack can span the full width of the shade.

Proceed to “Valance Attachment” on page 34.

INSTALLATION – OUTSIDE MOUNT

Inside/Ceiling Mount

Mount the Installation Brackets

■ Mark 8" in from each jamb. This marks the center points of the two end brackets.

➤ Mark the locations of any additional brackets, spaced evenly between the two end brackets.

Jamb

8" Space Evenly

Window/Door Opening

Space Evenly 8"

Jamb

■ Center the brackets on your marks and mark the screw holes.

➤ The minimum casement depth for mounting the installation brackets is 1 ⁄

". Mark both of the winged screw holes with shallow mounting depths.

➤ The minimum casement depth for a fully recessed mount varies with valance type and fabric pleat size, as shown in the table. Mark the center screw hole when depth permits.

Valance

Type

Aluminum

Alternative

Wood

Fully Recessed Depth

3 ⁄

" Pleat 1 1 ⁄

" Pleat

3 7 ⁄

" 4 5 ⁄

4 1 ⁄

" 5"

Minimum

1 ∕

" Use Center Hole

When Depth Permits

■ Drill the screw holes using a 3 ⁄

" drill bit.

CAUTION: Use drywall anchors when mounting into drywall. Use the drill bit size recommended by the manufacturer.

INSTALLATION – INSIDE MOUNT

■ Attach the installation brackets using the screws provided.

IMPORTANT: Be sure the front edges of the installation brackets are level and aligned to each other. Use shims if necessary to level the brackets.

Mount the Headrail

■ Mount the headrail into the installation brackets. Do not remove any components from the headrail. Both end plates should remain attached to the ends of the headrail.

➤ Place the front groove on the headrail onto the front lip of the installation bracket.

➤ Center the headrail so that there is an equal gap on each side.

➤ Rotate the rear of the headrail up and push back until the headrail snaps in place.

Place Groove onto

Front of Bracket

Snap in Place

INSTALLATION – INSIDE MOUNT

Prepare the Fabric Stacks

At the top of each fabric stack, a stationary rail bracket will be installed into the stationary rail. In addition, a stationary rail bottom bracket will be installed into the bottom of each stationary rail.

■ Insert the stationary rail brackets into the top of the stationary rails.

➤ The bracket fits into the grooves on the rear of the stationary rail.

➤ Insert each bracket until it is seated and the bracket catch snaps into the hole on the back of the moving rail. Check that both bracket catches are fully engaged.

Bracket Catch

Seated Bracket

INSTALLATION – INSIDE MOUNT

■ Insert stationary rail bottom brackets into the bottom of the stationary rails.

➤ The bracket fits into grooves at the bottom of the rail.

➤ Insert each bracket with the mounting flanges to the back, away from the fabric stack as shown. Do not seat the brackets; about 1 ⁄

" should extend from the rail.

➤ After inserting the brackets, peel off the red labels.

Install the Rails and Fabric Stacks into the Headrail

■ Insert the left stack moving rail onto the left-side moving rail bracket.

➤ The bracket fits into the grooves on the rear of the vertical rail. Be sure to fit the bracket into both rear grooves.

➤ Insert the bracket until the bracket catch snaps into the hole on the back of the rail. Check that the bracket catch is fully engaged.

Rear Grooves

Left

Stack

Moving

Rail

INSTALLATION – INSIDE MOUNT

■ Review the diagram below to familiarize yourself with where the fabric carrier wheels fit inside the headrail. Note that the headrail is notched to allow insertion of the wheels.

➤ Above the notch is a foam block to keep the wheels in place during installation.

Compress the foam to install the fabric carrier wheels.

FRONT

Clear Stem

Fabric Carriers

Black Stem

Fabric Carriers

Foam Block

Above Notch

■ Insert the fabric carrier wheels into the headrail through the notch on the left end, compressing the foam block. (Unwrap a small amount of cord from the orange cord organizer if you need more slack.)

➤ The wheels with clear stems fit into the rear channel and the wheels with black stems into the front channel.

NOTE: The fabric carrier wheels only fit into the rail the correct way; it is not possible to install them into the wrong channel.

IMPORTANT: Do not attach the stationary rail bracket until after inserting all fabric carriers.

Black Stem = Front Channel Clear Stem = Rear Channel

INSTALLATION – INSIDE MOUNT

■ Slide the moving rail bracket and fabric carriers far enough into the headrail to hook the stationary rail bracket in place.

➤ Tilt the bottom of the stationary rail toward you and hook the bracket to the headrail as illustrated.

➤ Allow the stationary rail to hang freely.

Stationary

Rail Bracket

Stationary

Rail

■ Repeat the above steps to install the right fabric panel:

➤ Insert the right stack moving rail onto the right-side moving rail bracket. Check that the catch is fully engaged.

➤ Insert the fabric carrier wheels into the headrail through the notch at the right end.

➤ Slide the moving rail bracket and fabric carriers far enough into the headrail to hook the stationary rail bracket in place.

■ Position the left and right fabric stacks approximately 6" to 12" from their respective end plates. This provides the space needed to cord the end plates.

NOTE: To move the fabric stacks, first release tension from the stationary rail bracket by pulling the bottom of the stationary rail into the room slightly.

INSTALLATION – INSIDE MOUNT

Cord the Headrail

■ At the left stack moving rail, unwrap the cord from the orange cord organizer.

➤ Remove any twists by running a finger between the two cords.

➤ Note that both ends of the cords have a washer to prevent the cords from slipping into the vertical rail.

➤ One of the ends with washer is anchored to the end plate at the first slot from the rear.

➤ The washer on the other cord is trimmed off and the end is tied to the cord tensioner.

Then that cord is looped around the first slot from the front.

IMPORTANT: The top of the looped cord must be the portion of the cord coming from the cord tensioner.

End

Plate

Cord

Tensioner

Cord with

Washer

Right fabric stack not shown for clarity.

End Plate

Front Rear

Left Stack

Moving Rail

To Cord

Tensioner

Cord with

Washer

INSTALLATION – INSIDE MOUNT

■ Position the cords from the left fabric stack.

➤ Loop the cord from the tensioner around the first slot from the front, as shown. The top of the loop must be the cord from the cord tensioner. Be sure the cord is not twisted.

Trim

Washer on Inside,

First Slot from Rear

Top from

Tensioner

Bottom from

Left Stack

Moving Rail

Loop Around

First Slot

INSTALLATION – INSIDE MOUNT

■ Repeat the above steps for the cords from the right fabric panel:

➤ At the right stack moving rail, unwrap the cord from the orange cord organizer.

➤ The cords from the right fabric stack are connected to the left-side end plate.

➤ Cut the washer from the other end of the cord and tie the cord to the left-most cord tensioner using a square knot. Trim the end of the cord to about 1 ⁄

➤ At the left-side end plate, loop the cord from the tensioner around the first slot from the front. The top of the loop must be the cord from the cord tensioner.

End

Plate

Left fabric stack not shown for clarity.

End Plate

Front

Cord with

Washer

Cord with

Washer

Cord

Tensioner

Rear

To Cord

Tensioner

Right Stack

Moving Rail

INSTALLATION – INSIDE MOUNT

Secure the Stationary Rails

■ Move the stationary rails flush with their respective end plates.

NOTE: To move the stationary rail bracket, pull the bottom of the stationary rail into the room slightly before sliding the bracket.

■ Attach the stationary rail bottom brackets. The brackets may be attached to the sill or floor, or to the jamb using the inside mount adaptor.

➤ Floor or sill attachment: Attach the stationary rail bottom brackets using the screw provided.

➤ Jamb attachment: Use the inside mount adaptor to secure the stationary rails to the side of the jamb.

— Slide the inside mount adaptor onto the stationary rail bottom bracket.

Align the screw hole of the adaptor to face the side jamb (or side wall).

Jamb

Attachment

— Secure with the provided screw through the inside mount adaptor and into the side jamb (or side wall).

NOTE: If you ordered your shade with a cutout, for baseboards or other obstructions, you must use the inside mount adaptor.

CAUTION: Use drywall anchors when mounting into drywall.

Floor or Sill Attachment Jamb Attachment

Stationary

Rail Bottom

Bracket

Inside Mount

Adaptor

Stationary

Rail Bottom

Bracket

■ Secure the stationary rail brackets using the provided small screw. Hold each bracket in place and screw through either of the two holes on the bracket.

NOTE: Two screws per bracket are provided; one is a spare.

INSTALLATION – INSIDE MOUNT

Set Cord Tension

■ Remove slack from the cords by moving each cord tensioner away from the end plate it is looped around.

➤ If the tensioner must be moved more than one-third of the headrail width away from its end plate to remove slack, re-tie the knot and trim the excess cord.

➤ Do not put tension on the cords at this time. Just remove the slack.

IMPORTANT: Cord tensioners must not reach the halfway point of the headrail. Do not cross the two cord tensioners.

INSTALLATION – INSIDE MOUNT

■ Adjust the moving rails to vertical, if necessary. Work from the front side of the shade.

➤ Locate the Phillips screws on each moving rail bracket.

➤ To adjust the bottom end of the moving rail to the right, loosen the right screw one-half turn, then tighten the left screw one-half turn. Repeat until the rail is properly aligned.

➤ To adjust the bottom end of the moving rail to the left, loosen the left screw one-half turn, then tighten the right screw one-half turn. Repeat until the rail is properly aligned.

IMPORTANT: After making the adjustments, check to be sure both screws are tight on each moving rail bracket. To prevent screws from falling out, do not overly loosen the screws.

Left Stack Right Stack

= Tighten

= Loosen

INSTALLATION – INSIDE MOUNT

■ Tension the cords.

IMPORTANT: When the cords are properly tensioned, the moving rails slide easily yet hold their position anywhere along their travel.

➤ Slide each cord tensioner along its channel in the headrail until the cord is taut.

➤ Fully open and close both fabric stacks several times. This evenly distributes tension throughout the shade.

➤ If necessary, readjust the cord tensioners by sliding them until the cords are taut.

NOTE: With split stack designs, each fabric stack will move only to the halfway point of the shade. With Duolite

designs, each fabric stack can span the full width of the shade.

Proceed to “Valance Attachment” on page 34.

INSTALLATION – VALANCE

Valance Attachment

Attach Valance Clips

■ Attach the valance clips to the headrail.

➤ Position the bottom of the valance clip under the bottom lip of the headrail.

➤ Rotate the valance clip up to snap it into place on the top of the headrail.

➤ Keep a minimum of 3" between the end of the headrail and the valance clips.

NOTE: Be sure to avoid areas where the headrail attaches to the installation brackets.

Headrail

Valance

Clip

■ See the appropriate page for your type of valance:

➤ Aluminum Sydney III Valance — Page 35

➤ EverWood ® Grandover

™

Alternative Wood Valance — Page 38

■ Outside mounts and non-flush inside mounts only: Use the valance corner end caps and locks to attach a return to each end of the valance.

➤ Slide the valance corner end cap onto the valance. Do not hammer the end cap into the valance — the end cap will bend.

➤ Slide the valance return onto the corner end cap.

INSTALLATION – VALANCE

Corner End Cap

Locks

➤ Place locks into the circular opening of the valance corner end cap with the prongs facing out.

➤ Use a flat blade screwdriver to turn each lock so that its tab fits into the groove on the valance and return. This locks the valance and return to the end cap.

Tab

Tabs in

Grooves

Turn

INSTALLATION – VALANCE

Aluminum Valance

■ Wider shades with two-piece valances: Splice the two pieces together using the valance splice.

➤ Lay the two pieces face-down on a flat surface with the valance splice between them, as shown at right.

➤ Insert the valance splice into one of the sections.

Valance Splice

➤ Press the other section onto the valance splice. Be sure both sections of the valance are firmly seated onto the splice.

➤ As shown in this front view, the valance splice serves as a small decorative keystone, which is centered on the valance.

INSTALLATION – VALANCE

■ Attach the valance to the valance clips, as shown.

➤ Insert the top of the valance into the top of the valance clip.

➤ Rotate the valance down to snap it into place onto the headrail.

Valance

TIP: Tap the valance at each clip to assure that the valance is securely attached to the valance clips and the clips are securely attached to the headrail.

Outside Mount Inside Mount

INSTALLATION – VALANCE

Alternative Wood Valance

■ Outside mounts and non-flush inside mounts only: Use the valance corner brackets to attach a return to each end of the valance.

➤ Fit the tabs on the corner bracket into the notches on the valance and return.

➤ Be sure the mitered corners are flush.

Front of

Valance

Corner

Bracket

Notch

Valance

Return

(Cross-

Section)

Notch

■ Wider shades with two-, three-, or four-piece valances: Lay the sections of the valance on a flat surface and connect them by placing a dovetail bracket at the seam.

Dovetail

Bracket

Squeeze

■ Attach dovetail brackets to the valance clips.

➤ Insert the top of the dovetail bracket into the top of the valance clip.

➤ Rotate the dovetail bracket down to snap it in place.

Headrail

Dovetail

Bracket

INSTALLATION – VALANCE

■ Attach the valance to the dovetail brackets, as shown below.

➤ Place the top groove of the valance into the top of the dovetail bracket.

➤ Rotate the valance down and squeeze the dovetail bracket against the valance to snap it in place.

Squeeze

Valance

Headrail

Outside Mount Inside Mount

Dovetail

Bracket

Room Divider Installation

If you ordered a room divider kit, you received a second valance along with the appropriate number of rear valance clips. Installation of the shade is the same as an inside mount. The only additional step is attaching the second valance to the rear side of the headrail.

■ Attach the rear valance clips to the rear of the headrail, as shown below.

■ Attach the rear valance the same way you attached the front valance.

Rear Valance Clip

Headrail

OPERATION

Operating the Shade

■ Use the handles to traverse the shade to the desired position.

■ Magnets in the moving rails will secure the shade in the fully closed position.

Split Stack Designs

■ Each panel can be moved independently, but no further than the halfway point of the headrail. When fully closed, the two panels meet in the center.

Duolite

Designs

■ Each panel can be moved independently, and each panel can span the full width of the shade. The shade can be fully closed anywhere along the travel of the shade, wherever the two moving rails meet.

Duolite

™

OPERATION

Troubleshooting

Problem The installation brackets do not allow enough clearance for the shade to clear moldings or door handle(s).

Solution With outside mounts, use extension brackets or spacer blocks to allow

adequate clearance for your shade. See “Mount the Installation Brackets” beginning on page 6.

With inside mounts, reposition the installation brackets to add clearance. See

“Mount the Installation Brackets” beginning on page 21.

Problem The shade binds or moves with difficulty toward the end of the headrail.

Solution Check that the headrail and installation brackets are level and aligned. Shim the installation brackets to level the headrail.

Check that the tension cords are routed correctly. See “Cord the Headrail” beginning on page 15 (OB — outside mount) or page 27 (IB — inside mount).

If the shade does not slide with ease, you may need to adjust the cord tension.

Slide the cord tensioners toward the end plate to slightly decrease the tension.

See “Set Cord Tension” beginning on page 19 (OB) or page 31 (IB).

Problem The shade does not stay in position after operating the moving rail.

Solution If the shade does not stay in position, you may need to adjust the cord tension.

Slide the cord tensioners away from the end plate to slightly increase the tension. See “Set Cord Tension” beginning on page 19 (OB) or page 31 (IB).

Problem The fabric billows out when moving the shade to the stacked (fully open) position.

Solution Increase the cord tension. Slide the cord tensioners away from the end plate to slightly increase the tension. See “Set Cord Tension” beginning on page 19

(OB) or page 31 (IB).

Problem The cord tensioners do not lock into place.

Solution If using a valance, place a valance bracket up against the cord tensioner to act as a stop, preventing the tensioner from sliding.

Determine the correct location for the cord tensioner. Hold it in place and insert a small screw into the channel next to the cord tensioner.

OPERATION

Problem The shade is not vertically aligned.

Solution Check that the installation brackets are level and aligned. Shim the installation brackets to level the headrail, if necessary.

Check that the headrail is completely inserted into the installation brackets.

See “Mount the Headrail” on page 9 (OB) or page 22 (IB).

Adjust the screws on the moving rail brackets. Review the adjustment

procedures on page 19 (OB) or page 32 (IB).

Problem A fabric carrier needs to be reattached.

Solution Place the carrier between the fabric cells.

Push the pin through the hole in the fabric cells.

Snap the hole at the bottom of the fabric carrier onto the pin.

Fabric Carrier

CARE

Removing the Shade (If Necessary)

You will need two people to remove the shade.

■ Detach the stationary rail bottom brackets from the wall or floor.

■ Remove the valance by reversing the installation procedures.

■ Hold the headrail assembly and, using a small flat blade screwdriver, push back on the bottom tab of the installation brackets to release the headrail.

NOTE: Because the bracket may be stiff, the headrail may be difficult to remove.

Twist the screwdriver blade slightly as you push back the bottom tab to help remove the headrail from the bracket. Be careful not to scratch the finish on the back of the headrail.

■ Place the entire Vertiglide

™

shade assembly (headrail, vertical rails, and fabric panels) on the floor.

■ To remove the fabric panels from the headrail for cleaning, reverse the steps stated in “Install the Rails and Fabric Stacks into the Headrail” on page 12 (OB) or page 24

(IB).

Cleaning Procedures

Hunter Douglas Duette

and Applause

Honeycomb Shades are made of anti-static, dust-resistant fabric which repels dirt and dust. For most honeycomb fabrics, the following cleaning options are available.

Dusting

■ Regular light dusting with a feather duster is all the cleaning needed in most circumstances.

Vacuuming

CAUTION: Do not vacuum Elan

fabrics.

■ For deeper cleaning, vacuum gently with a brush attachment.

Compressed Air/Hair Dryer (Cool Setting)

■ Use compressed air or a hair-dryer on a cool setting to blow dust and dirt off shades.

CARE

Spot-Cleaning

CAUTION: Do not spot-clean Alexa, Alexa Metallic

™

, Calypso

™

, Commercial, Elan

, Esprit ™ ,

India Silk

™

, all Alustra

Duette

fabrics, and all Batiste fabrics.

■ Prepare a solution of warm water and a mild detergent.

■ Dampen a clean cloth in the solution and wring it out.

■ Dab the spot with the dampened cloth until it is removed. Do not rub the fabric.

■ Allow the shade to dry in the completely closed position.

Bathtub Cleaning/Water Immersion

CAUTION: Do not immerse Alexa, Alexa Metallic, Calypso, Commercial, Elan, Esprit, India

Silk, all Batiste fabrics, all Alustra Duette fabrics, and all room-darkening fabrics.

■ Immerse the shade in a basin or bathtub filled with warm water and a mild detergent.

IMPORTANT: Never immerse the headrail into the solution.

■ Rinse with clean water.

■ Before removing from the rinse water, fully raise the shade and tilt it to allow excess water to drain off.

■ Dry the shade completely in the lowered (or closed) position.

Ultrasonic Cleaning

CAUTION: Do not ultrasonically clean Commercial, Batiste 1 1 ⁄

" Semi-Sheer, and all room-darkening fabrics.

■ Specify that a mild detergent solution be used.

IMPORTANT: Never immerse the headrail into the solution.

■ Dry the shade completely in the lowered (or closed) position.

Injection/Extraction Cleaning

This type of professional cleaning injects a cleaning solution into the fabric and extracts the dirty solution in the same motion.

■ Use only the dry method of injection/extraction for Elan fabrics.

■ If using injection/extraction for Alexa and Batiste Bamboo fabrics, specify that no chemicals are used (water only).

The Hunter Douglas

Lifetime Guarantee is an expression of our desire to provide a thoroughly satisfying experience when selecting, purchasing and living with your window fashion products. If you are not thoroughly satisfied, simply contact Hunter Douglas at (888) 501-8364 or visit hunterdouglas.com

. In support of this policy of consumer satisfaction, we offer our Lifetime Limited Warranty as described below.

COVERED

BY A LIFETIME LIMITED WARRANTY

• Hunter Douglas window fashion products are covered for defects in materials, workmanship or failure to operate for as long as the original retail purchaser owns the product (unless shorter periods are provided below).

• All internal mechanisms.

• Components and brackets.

• Fabric delamination.

• Operational cords for a full 7 years from the date of purchase.

• Repairs and/or replacements will be made with like or similar parts or products.

• Hunter Douglas motorization components are covered for 5 years from the date of purchase.

NOT COVERED

BY A LIFETIME LIMITED WARRANTY

• Any conditions caused by normal wear and tear.

• Abuse, accidents, misuse or alterations to the product.

• Exposure to the elements (sun damage, wind, water/moisture) and discoloration or fading over time.

• Failure to follow our instructions with respect to measurement, proper installation, cleaning or maintenance.

• Shipping charges, cost of removal and reinstallation.

Hunter Douglas (or its licensed fabricator/distributor) will repair or replace the window fashion product or components found to be defective.

TO OBTAIN WARRANTY SERVICE

1. Contact your original dealer (place of purchase) for warranty assistance.

2. Visit hunterdouglas.com for additional warranty information, frequently asked questions and access to service locations.

3. Contact Hunter Douglas at (888) 501-8364 for technical support, certain parts free of charge, for assistance in obtaining warranty service or for further explanation of our warranty.

NOTE: In no event shall Hunter Douglas or its licensed fabricators/distributors be liable or responsible for incidental or consequential damages or for any other indirect damage, loss, cost or expense. Some states do not allow the exclusion or limitation of incidental or consequential damages, so the above exclusion or limitation may not apply to you. This warranty gives you specific legal rights, and you may also have other rights which vary from state to state.

Different warranty periods and terms apply for commercial products and applications.

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Installation • Operation • Care

Duette

and Applause

Honeycomb Shades

Vertiglide

Split Stack and

Duolite

Designs

Product View

Tools and Fasteners Needed

Recommended Number of Installers

Installation Overview

Mounting Types and Window Terminology

Stacking Designs

Valance Types

Installation Brackets Required

Headrail Splicing

Next Step

Outside Mount

Mount the Installation Brackets

Mount the Headrail

Prepare the Fabric Stacks

Install the Rails and Fabric Stacks into the Headrail

Cord the Headrail

Secure the Stationary Rails

Set Cord Tension

Inside/Ceiling Mount

Mount the Installation Brackets

Mount the Headrail

Prepare the Fabric Stacks

Install the Rails and Fabric Stacks into the Headrail

Cord the Headrail

Secure the Stationary Rails

Set Cord Tension

Valance Attachment

Attach Valance Clips

Aluminum Valance

Alternative Wood Valance

Room Divider Installation

Operating the Shade

Split Stack Designs

Duolite

Designs

Troubleshooting

Removing the Shade (If Necessary)

Cleaning Procedures

Dusting

Vacuuming

Compressed Air/Hair Dryer (Cool Setting)

Spot-Cleaning

Bathtub Cleaning/Water Immersion

Ultrasonic Cleaning

Injection/Extraction Cleaning

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