Kirsch Vertical Cellular Traveling Center Stack Installation Instructions

Kirsch Vertical Cellular Traveling Center Stack is a versatile window covering designed to enhance your space. With its traveling center stack design, you can easily adjust the fabric panel to stack left, right, center, or fully cover the opening. Choose from various mounting options, including inside, outside, and ceiling mounts, to suit your needs and window configuration.
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Cellular Shade Collection
Vertical Cellular Traveling Center Stack Installation Instructions
GETTING STARTED
Product View.................................................................................................................................................................. 1
Tools and Fasteners Needed......................................................................................................................................... 2
INSTALLATION
Installation Overview..................................................................................................................................................... 2
Outside Mount Installation........................................................................................................................................... 3
Inside/Ceiling Mount.................................................................................................................................................... 10
Valance Attachment.................................................................................................................................................... 16
OPERATION
Operating the Shade.................................................................................................................................................... 19
Troubleshooting........................................................................................................................................................... 19
CARE
Removing the Shade, If Necessary............................................................................................................................. 20
Cleaning Procedures.................................................................................................................................................... 21
WARRANTY................................................................................................................................................................... 22
Rev. A
9/3/19
GETTING STARTED
Product View
Installation
Brackets
Headrail
End
Plate
Cord
Tensioners*
End Plate
Moving
Rail
Bracket*
Fabric Carriers
Tension
Cord
Moving
Rail
Bracket*
Tension
Cord
Handle
Moving
Rail
Handle
Moving
Rail
Optional Outside Mount Hardware:
Extension
Bracket
∕8&quot; Shim
1
∕2&quot; Spacer
Block
1
1
* Located inside headrail
GETTING STARTED
Thank you for purchasing the Kirsch&reg; Cellular Shade Collection. With proper installation,
operation, and care, your new shades will provide years of beauty and performance.
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 a cord organizer located approximately 6&quot; from
the top of the moving rail. Please do not unwrap the cords until instructed to do so.
Tools and Fasteners Needed
Do Not
Unwrap
Cords
■■ 1⁄4&quot; Hex, Flat Blade and magnetic-tipped Phillips Screwdrivers
■■ Level (laser level is recommended)
■■ Measuring tape and pencil
■■ Power drill, 3⁄32&quot; drill bit, and 1⁄4&quot; hex driver
■■ Scissors
In addition, you will need fasteners designed to work with your specific mounting surface(s).
■■ #6 Hex Head Screws (Provided). Two 11⁄2&quot; 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 Anchor (Not Provided). Use drywall anchors when mounting into drywall.
#6 x 11∕2&quot;
Longer #6 Hex Head Screw
Hex Head Screw for Use with Spacer Blocks
(Provided)
(Not Provided)
Speed Nut
and Screw
(Two Provided with
Each Extension Bracket)
Recommended Number of Installers
■■ Two installers are recommended for shades over 84&quot; wide.
INSTALLATION
Installation Overview
Installation of Vertical Celullar 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
Head Jamb
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 Design
These installation instructions are for traveling center stack designs.
■■ With traveling center stack designs, there is one fabric panel with
two moving rails.
■■ The fabric panel can be positioned anywhere in the window opening. It
can stack left, stack right, stack center, or cover the entire opening.
Traveling Center Stack
Stacks Anywhere with Two Moving Rails
2
Traveling Center Stack
Fully Covers the Opening
INSTALLATION
INSTALLATION
Valance Types
■■ Determine the type of valance you are installing with your shade: aluminum or traditional.
Valance Clips
Aluminum Valance
3
Corner
End Cap
11∕4&quot; Cell
Size
∕4&quot; Cell
Size
Return
Valance Clips
Traditional Valance
Dovetail Brackets
∕4&quot; Cell
Size
3
Corner
Bracket
11∕4&quot; Cell
Size
Return
Installation
Bracket
Installation Brackets Required
Shade
Width
■■ The number of installation brackets required varies with headrail width, as shown
End Mount
Brackets
Brackets
Required
12&quot; – 31&quot;
2
31 ⁄8&quot; – 66&quot;
3
661⁄8&quot; – 96&quot;
4
96 ⁄8&quot; – 139&quot;
5
1391⁄8&quot; – 168&quot;
6
in the table.
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Next Step
1
■■ Refer to the page below based on your shade mounting type:
➤➤ Outside Mount — Below
➤➤ Inside/Ceiling Mount — Page 10
Outside Mount
Mount the Installation Brackets
Headrail End Marks
■■ Center the headrail over the window opening at
the desired height. Use a pencil to lightly mark
each end of the headrail.
Space Evenly
8&quot;
➤➤ Alternatively, measure the width of the
Space Evenly
Window/Door Opening
headrail and use that width to mark the
headrail end points.
■■ Mark end bracket locations 8&quot; 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.
Top of
Bracket
■■ 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 1⁄2&quot; floor clearance is recommended.
➤➤ Measure the total distance up from the floor. This is where to place the top of the installation
Ordered
Shade
Height
brackets.
➤➤ A minimum flat vertical surface of 11⁄4&quot; 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.
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Floor Clearance
8&quot;
INSTALLATION
INSTALLATION
■■ Center the brackets on your marks and mark the screw holes.
➤➤ When using extension brackets, mark two screw holes
per bracket.
■■ Drill the screw holes using a 3⁄32&quot; drill bit.
CAUTION: Use drywall anchors when mounting into drywall. Use
the drill bit size recommended by the manufacturer.
■■ Attach the installation 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 1⁄2&quot; 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 (11⁄2&quot;) 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.
Maximum
11∕2&quot;
➤➤ 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.
IMPORTANT: The provided 11⁄2&quot; screws can only be used with a maximum of one 1⁄8&quot; shim. You
will need to supply longer screws if additional clearance is required.
A minimum 11⁄4&quot; length of screw threads must extend beyond the last spacer block or shim. Use
appropriate wall anchors when mounting into drywall.
2&quot; (Not provided; up to 5∕8&quot; of spacer blocks/shims)
Shim
11∕4&quot; Minimum
21∕2&quot; (Not provided; up to 11⁄8&quot; of spacer blocks/shims)
Maximum of One
Shim with Provided
11∕2&quot; Screws
3&quot; (Not provided; up to 11∕2&quot; of spacer blocks/shims)
Never use more than 11∕2&quot; of spacer blocks/shims!
4
Longer Screw
(Not Provided)
INSTALLATION
INSTALLATION
Mount the Headrail
■■ First, remove the moving rail brackets from the
headrail.
Do Not Remove
Cord Tensioners
➤➤ Remove the end plate from the left end of the
headrail.
➤➤ Slide out the moving rail brackets.
➤➤ Do not remove the cord tensioners from the
headrail.
■■ Without reattaching the left-side end plate, 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
Prepare the Fabric Stack
The moving rail brackets that were removed from the headrail are installed into the top of
the two moving rails.
■■ Unwrap enough cord from one of the orange cord organizers to expand the fabric stack
enough to hold both brackets. Do not completely unwrap the cords.
■■ Insert the moving rail brackets into the top of the moving rails.
➤➤ The brackets fit into the grooves on the rear of the two rails.
➤➤ The extended tops of the brackets face each other, as shown.
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INSTALLATION
INSTALLATION
➤➤ 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 Catches
Fully Engaged
Install the Rails and Fabric Stack 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: The photos show the fabric stack installed into the left end of the headrail.
If it works better to install it into the right end, you may do so by removing the
right end plate.
FRONT
Moving Rail Clear Stem
Black Stem
Rollers Fabric Carriers Fabric Carriers
■■ Insert the first 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
Moving Rail Bracket
carrier wheels.
■■ Insert the fabric carrier wheels into the headrail.
➤➤ Insert the wheels with clear stems into the rear channel.
➤➤ Insert 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
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INSTALLATION
INSTALLATION
■■ Insert the second moving rail bracket as you install the last of the fabric carriers.
End View – Installation Complete
■■ Reattach the end plate to the left end of the headrail. Use the same two small screws that
were removed earlier.
■■ Move the fabric panel away from the end plate in preparation for positioning the cords and
setting cord tension.
Position the Cords and Set Cord Tension
■■ At the left moving rail, unwrap the cord from the orange cord organizer.
➤➤ Remove any twists by running a finger between the two cords.
➤➤ The cord on the left side is a closed loop. Loop the cord around the rear slot on the left-side end plate, as shown in the photo
and the cording diagram below.
End
Plate
End Plate
Front
Rear
Left
Moving
Rail
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INSTALLATION
INSTALLATION
■■ At the right 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 right moving rail 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
second slot from the rear.
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
End Plate
Rear
Right
Moving
Rail
Front
To Cord
Tensioner
Cord with
Washer
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INSTALLATION
OPERATION
■■ Position the cords from the right-side moving rail.
➤➤ 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 cord tensioner using a square knot. (There are two
cord tensioners in the headrail; one is a spare.) Trim the end of the cord to about 1⁄2&quot;.
➤➤ Loop the cord from the tensioner around the second slot from the rear. 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
Loop Around
Second Slot
from Rear
Bottom from
Right-Side
Moving Rail
■■ Remove slack from the cords by moving the cord tensioner away from the right-side 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.
■■ 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.
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INSTALLATION
OPERATION
Left Stack
Right Stack
= Tighten
= Loosen
■■ Tension the cord.
IMPORTANT: When the cord is properly tensioned, the moving rails slide easily yet hold their position anywhere along their travel.
➤➤ Slide the cord tensioner along its channel in the headrail until the cord is taut.
➤➤ Fully open and close the fabric stack several times in each direction. This evenly distributes tension throughout the shade.
➤➤ If necessary, readjust the cord tensioner by sliding it until the cord is taut. Check to ensure the proper tension. Make any
needed adjustments by sliding the cord tensioner in its channel so that the moving rails slide easily and hold their position
anywhere along their travel.
Proceed to “Valance Attachment” on page 16.
Inside/Ceiling Mount
Mount the Installation Brackets
■■ Mark 8&quot; 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.
Space Evenly
8&quot;
Jamb
Window/Door Opening
Jamb
■■ Center the brackets on your marks and mark the screw holes.
➤➤ The minimum casement depth for mounting the installation brackets is 1⁄2&quot;.
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 cell size, as shown in the table. Mark the center screw hole
when depth permits.
Minimum
1
∕2&quot;
8&quot;
Space Evenly
Use Center Hole
When Depth Permits
10
Valance
Type
Aluminum
Traditional
Fully Recessed Depth
⁄4&quot; Cell
37⁄8&quot;
41⁄4&quot;
3
11⁄4&quot; Cell
45⁄8&quot;
5&quot;
INSTALLATION
OPERATION
■■ Drill the screw holes using a 3⁄32&quot; drill bit.
CAUTION: Use drywall anchors when mounting into drywall. Use
the drill bit size recommended by the manufacturer.
■■ 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
Place Groove onto
Front of Bracket
■■ 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.
Snap in Place
➤➤ Rotate the rear of the headrail up and push back
until the headrail snaps in place.
Install the Rails and Fabric Stack into the Headrail
■■ Unwrap enough cord from the one of the orange cord organizers to expand the fabric
Rear Grooves
stack enough so that the moving rails can be installed onto the moving rail brackets. Do not
completely unwrap the cords.
■■ Insert the right moving rail onto the right-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.
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Right
Moving
Rail
INSTALLATION
INSTALLATION
■■ 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.
■■ Insert the fabric carrier wheels into the headrail through the notch on the left end, compressing the foam block.
FRONT
Clear Stem
Black Stem
Fabric Carriers Fabric Carriers
Foam Block
Above Notch
➤➤ 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
Rear Grooves
■■ After installing all the fabric carrier wheels, insert the left moving rail onto the left-side
moving rail bracket.
➤➤ Be sure to fit the bracket into both rear grooves on the rear of the vertical rail.
➤➤ As before, 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.
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Left
Moving
Rail
INSTALLATION
INSTALLATION
Position the Cords and Set Cord Tension
■■ At the left moving rail, remove the orange cord organizer from the rail (if necessary) and unwrap the cord.
➤➤ Remove any twists by running a finger between the two cords.
➤➤ The cord on the left side is a closed loop. Loop the cord around the rear slot on the left-side end plate, as shown in the photo
and the cording diagram below.
End
Plate
End Plate
Front
Rear
Left
Moving
Rail
■■ At the right moving rail, remove the orange cord organizer from the rail (if necessary) and unwrap the cord.
➤➤ 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.
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INSTALLATION
INSTALLATION
■■ Study the cording diagram below. The cords from the right moving rail 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
second slot from the rear.
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
End Plate
Rear
Right
Moving
Rail
Front
To Cord
Tensioner
Cord with
Washer
■■ Position the cords from the right-side moving rail.
➤➤ 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 cord tensioner using a square knot. (There are two
cord tensioners in the headrail; one is a spare.) Trim the end of the cord to about 1⁄2&quot;.
➤➤ Loop the cord from the tensioner around the second slot from the rear. 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
Loop Around
Second Slot
from Rear
Bottom from
Right-Side
Moving Rail
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INSTALLATION
INSTALLATION
■■ Remove slack from the cords by moving the cord tensioner away from the right-side 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.
■■ 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.
Left Stack
Right Stack
= Tighten
= Loosen
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INSTALLATION
INSTALLATION
■■ Tension the cord.
IMPORTANT: When the cord is properly tensioned, the moving rails slide easily yet hold their position anywhere along their travel.
➤➤ Slide the cord tensioner along its channel in the headrail until the cord is taut.
➤➤ Fully open and close the fabric stack several times in each direction. This evenly distributes tension throughout the shade.
➤➤ If necessary, readjust the cord tensioner by sliding it until the cord is taut. Check to ensure the proper tension. Make any
needed adjustments by sliding the cord tensioner in its channel so that the moving rails slide easily and hold their position
anywhere along their travel.
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.
Headrail
➤➤ Rotate the valance clip up to snap it into place on
Valance
Clip
the top of the headrail.
➤➤ Keep a minimum of 3&quot; between the end of the
headrail and the valance clips.
NOTE: Be sure to avoid areas where the headrail attaches to the installation brackets.
■■ See the appropriate page for your type of valance:
➤➤ Aluminum Valance — Below
➤➤ Traditional Valance — Page 17
Aluminum Valance
■■ 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.
Corner End Cap
Locks
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INSTALLATION
INSTALLATION
➤➤ Place locks into the circular opening of the
valance corner end cap with the prongs
facing out.
Tab
Tabs in
Grooves
➤➤ 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
Turn
■■ 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
Traditional 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
Notch
Valance
Return
(CrossSection)
Notch
Corner
Bracket
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INSTALLATION
INSTALLATION
■■ Headrail widths over 96&quot; with two-piece valances: Lay the two pieces of the valance on a flat surface and connect them by
placing a dovetail bracket at the seam.
Squeeze
Dovetail
Bracket
Valance
■■ Attach dovetail brackets to the valance clips.
➤➤ Insert the top of the dovetail bracket into the
top of the valance clip.
Headrail
➤➤ Rotate the dovetail bracket down to snap it
in place.
Dovetail
Bracket
■■ 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
Inside Mount
Outside Mount
Headrail
Dovetail
Bracket
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INSTALLATION
INSTALLATION
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.
■■ The fabric panel can be positioned anywhere in the window opening. It can stack left, stack right, stack center, or cover the
entire opening.
■■ Magnets in the moving rail will secure the shade in the fully closed position.
Traveling Center Stack
Stacks Anywhere with Two Moving Rails
Troubleshooting
Traveling Center Stack
Fully Covers the Opening
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
&quot;Mount the Installation Brackets&quot; on page 3.
With inside mounts, reposition the installation brackets to add clearance. See &quot;Mount the Installation Brackets&quot; on
page 10.
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 &quot;Position the Cords and Set Cord Tension&quot; on page 7 (OB
— outside mount) or page 13 (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 cord tensioning procedures beginning on page 9 (OB) or page
15 (IB).
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INSTALLATION
OPERATION
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 tensioner away from the
end plate to slightly increase the tension. See cord tensioning procedures beginning on page 9 (OB) or page 15 (IB).
Problem The fabric billows out when moving the shade to the stacked (fully open) position.
Solution Increase the cord tension. Slide the cord tensioner away from the end plate to slightly increase the tension. See cord
tensioning procedures beginning on page 9 (OB) or page 15 (IB).
Problem The cord tensioner does 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.
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 &quot;Mount the Headrail&quot; on page 5
(OB) or page 11 (IB).
Adjust the screws on the moving rail brackets. Review the adjustment procedures on page 9 (OB) or page 15 (IB).
Problem A fabric carrier needs to be reattached.
Solution Place the carrier between the fabric cells.
Fabric Carrier
Push the pin through the hole in the fabric cells.
Snap the hole at the bottom of the fabric carrier onto the pin.
Pin
CARE
Removing the Shade, If Necessary
You will need two people to remove the shade.
■■ 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 Vertical Cellular shade assembly (headrail, vertical rails, and fabric
panel) on the floor.
■■ To remove the fabric panel from the headrail for cleaning, reverse the steps stated in
&quot;Install the Rails and Fabric Stack into the Headrail&quot; on page 6 (OB) or page 11 (IB).
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INSTALLATION
CARE
Cleaning Procedures
Kirsch&reg; Vertical Cellular Shades are made of anti-static, dust-resistant fabric which repels dirt and dust. For most cellular fabrics,
the following cleaning options are available.
Dusting
■■ Regular light dusting with a feather duster is all the cleaning that is needed in most circumstances.
Vacuuming
CAUTION: Do not vacuum Oceanside 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.
Spot-Cleaning
CAUTION: Do not spot-clean Harmony, Naturelle, Oceanside, and Sonora 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 lowered (or closed) position.
Bathtub Cleaning/Water Immersion
CAUTION: Do not immerse Harmony, Naturelle, Oceanside, and Sonora 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 Reflections 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 Oceanside fabrics.
■■ If using injection/extraction for Harmony and Naturelle fabrics, specify that no chemicals are used (water only).
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WARRANTY
Warranty
10-Year Limited Warranty
Kirsch&reg; is proud to extend a 10-year limited warranty on all Kirsch Custom Window Covering products. This is part
of our commitment to providing the highest quality products, which has been our continued tradition since 1907.
COVERED
NOT COVERED
by a 10-Year
Limited Warranty
by a 10-Year
Limited Warranty
• Kirsch Custom Window Covering products are
covered for defects in materials, workmanship
or failure to operate for 10 years from the
date of purchase (unless a shorter period is
provided below), provided that the original retail
purchaser continues to own the product.
• 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, salt air) and discoloration or
fading over time.
• All internal mechanisms.
• Normal maintenance associated with motors
and related accessories including, but not limited
to, recharging and replacement of batteries.
• Fabric delamination.
• Components, brackets and operational cords.
• Repairs and/or replacements will be made with
like or similar parts or products. Fabric style, color
or components may vary depending on original
purchase date.
• Failure to follow our instructions with respect
to measurement, proper installation, cleaning
or maintenance.
• Shipping charges, cost of removal and
reinstallation.
• Kirsch automation components are covered for
5 years from the date of purchase.
Kirsch (or its licensed fabricator/distributor) will repair or replace the product or components found to be defective.
TO OBTAIN WARRANTY SERVICE:
• Contact your original dealer (place of purchase) for warranty assistance.
• Contact Kirsch at 844-KIRSCH2 (844-547-7242) 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 Kirsch or its licensed fabricator/distributor 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.
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Key Features

Traveling Center Stack
Inside/Outside/Ceiling Mount
Customizable Fabric Panels
Cord Tension Adjustment
Easy Installation
Frequently asked questions

How do I adjust the cord tension on my Kirsch Vertical Cellular Traveling Center Stack?

You can adjust the cord tension by sliding the cord tensioner along its channel in the headrail. To increase tension, slide the tensioner away from the end plate. To decrease tension, slide it closer to the end plate. Refer to the 'Position the Cords and Set Cord Tension' section of the instruction manual for detailed instructions.
Can I install my Kirsch Vertical Cellular Traveling Center Stack on a ceiling?

Yes, you can install the shade on a ceiling. The instructions for installing a ceiling mount are included in the 'Inside/Ceiling Mount' section of the manual. This is similar to an inside mount, so follow the corresponding steps.
What is the minimum casement depth for mounting my Kirsch Vertical Cellular Traveling Center Stack?

The minimum casement depth for mounting the installation brackets is 1/2”. Refer to the ‘Mount the Installation Brackets’ section of the manual for specific depth requirements for different valance types and cell sizes.