CONTENTS Getting Started: Product View ................1 Tools and Fasteners Needed ............2 Unpack the Components ............2 Installation: Mount the Installation Brackets — Inside/Ceiling Mount ....4 Mount the Installation Brackets — Outside Mount ...... 7 Bracket Locations — Corner and Bay Windows ......11 Install the SofTrak Headrail ............
(Provided) Each Extension Bracket) Unpack the Components Make sure you have clean hands or wear disposable gloves when handling Luminette fabric. ■ To avoid wrinkling the fabric, do not fold it or drape it over furniture. One or more fabric panels may be packaged in a carton.
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GETTING STARTED Mounting Types and Window Terminology If the installation brackets are mounted correctly, the rest of the installation process follows easily. To prepare for this important first step, review the mounting types and basic window terminology illustrated below. Molding (or Wall) Head Jamb Jamb Jamb...
INSTALLATION Mount the Installation Brackets — Inside/Ceiling Mount If you are mounting on corner or bay windows, refer to “Bracket Locations — Corner and Bay Windows” on page 11 for specific bracket locations. Return to this page after identifying the bracket locations. Your order will include the appropriate number of inside/ceiling mount installation brackets.
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INSTALLATION Mark where to drill holes for the screws. ■ IMPORTANT: The front edges of the brackets must align to each other. Align the outside edge of the end ➤ 5" brackets on your marks, then mark each of the screw holes. Center 1"...
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INSTALLATION Mount the Brackets Drill the screw holes using a " drill bit. ■ CAUTION: Use drywall anchors when mounting into drywall. Attach the installation brackets using the screws provided. ■ IMPORTANT: For proper operation, the headrail must be mounted level. Use a laser level to check that the installation brackets are level and aligned.
INSTALLATION Mount the Installation Brackets — Outside Mount If you are mounting on corner or bay windows, refer to “Bracket Locations — Corner and Bay Windows” on page 11 for specific bracket locations. Return to this page after identifying the bracket locations.
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INSTALLATION Measure and Mark Bracket Locations Position the SofTrak headrail over the window or door opening at the ordered height, found ■ ™ on the headrail label. 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 ➤...
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INSTALLATION Mark where to drill holes for the installation screws. ■ A minimum of 1 " flat vertical surface is required for spacer block installation and ➤ " flat vertical surface is required for installation with extension brackets. Align the spacer blocks or extension brackets on your height marks. ➤...
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INSTALLATION For extension bracket installation, you may cut off any unneeded length (before ➤ mounting) at indentations stamped into the brackets between each set of holes. Each two-hole section is " in length. IMPORTANT: For proper operation, the SofTrak headrail must be mounted level. Use ™...
INSTALLATION Extension Brackets Slide the base covers onto each extension bracket. ■ If necessary, use scissors to trim the flat bracket cover to length. Slide a cover onto ■ each bracket. Attach inside/ceiling mount installation brackets using the screws and speed nuts provided. ■...
INSTALLATION Install the SofTrak Headrail ™ Push up on the locking screws. This raises the ■ Locking locking tab and makes the headrail easier to install. The grooves on the back of the headrail are designed ■ Locking Screw to snap into the locking tab on the faceplate and inside/ceiling mount bracket.
INSTALLATION Side-by-Side (Abutted) Installations (Simulated Split Stack) A simulated split stack (the fabric opens in the Non-Control Non-Control End Cap End Cap center) is two side stack systems installed with " the non-control ends side-by-side. Adjust the SofTrak headrails according ■...
INSTALLATION Connect PowerView Components ™ Connect the Motor Assembly Remove the orange cover from the drive ■ assembly, as shown to the right. Align the pins with the holes in the drive ■ assembly, as shown below. Press the motor up into the drive assembly until it clicks into place.
INSTALLATION Connect the DC Power Supply NOTE: When power is connected to the motor, a green LED inside the manual control button housing will flash to indicate the sheer is ready. NOTE: If you ordered an optional large DC power supply, refer to the instructions that came with the unit.
INSTALLATION Attach the Fabric Panel(s) Tube Preparations If necessary, use the manual control button to traverse the fabric carriers to ■ the fully stacked position. Stand the tube on end on a clean surface with the valance at the top. Position ■...
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INSTALLATION Attach Swivel Plates The end treatments on both ends of the sheer attached with ■ swivel plates. Swivel plates are right- and left-specific, marked by ➤ an R or an L. The swivel plates are packaged with the product’s hardware. Snap the rivet on the swivel plate into the ■...
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INSTALLATION Attach the End Treatment(s) to the Swivel Plate(s) Hold the end treatment near the swivel plate at a ■ height where the end vanes hang straight and the top of the end treatment is approximately " above the Swivel top of the swivel plate.
OPERATION Using the PowerView Remote ™ First, activate the remote by pulling both plastic tabs from the back battery compartment. Group 4 Group 3 OPEN Group 5 Group 2 Group 1 Group 6 LEFT ARROW RIGHT ARROW Rotates vanes clockwise Rotates vanes counter-clockwise Favorite (Sheer/vane position)
PowerView App Operation The PowerView Hub is required for PowerView App operation. For information regarding setup and operation using the PowerView App, refer to the online PowerView App Software Guide at hunterdouglas.com/powerview/support. Resetting the Sheer (If Necessary) Basic Reset The basic reset is used to set the sheer’s travel limits.
OPERATION Troubleshooting If the sheer is not operating correctly: First review the guide that came with your control device. ■ Refer to the following troubleshooting for specific solutions for your sheer. ■ If questions remain, please contact Hunter Douglas Consumer Support at 1-888-501-8364.
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OPERATION Problem The vanes do not rotate or they rotate incorrectly. Solution Check that the fabric is fully traversed. Check that there are no obstructions to the movement of the vanes. Replace protruding window cranks with T-cranks. Problem A vane does not hang correctly. Solution Check that the vane is completely inserted into the pinion clip.
Should you need to remove the fabric, motor, and/or headrail, refer to the following instructions. Remove the Fabric from the Headrail IMPORTANT: Make sure you have clean hands or wear disposable gloves when handling Luminette fabric. Select an area in the home where the fabric can be laid flat. To avoid ®...
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CARE Method 1: This method ■ works best when the fabric has been removed from the headrail. Insert the screwdriver into the slot on the drive Twist to Release assembly. Twist about one-fourth turn to release the spring-latch, and pull down gently on the motor assembly to separate.
CAUTION: Do not use a brush attachment or rigorous vacuuming since either could distort the fabric. Electrostatic Cleaning CAUTION: Do not use electrostatic cleaning devices on any Luminette product. Spot-Cleaning To reduce the potential for permanent staining, spots should be treated and cleaned as soon as possible with a clothing stain pre-treatment solution.
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IMPORTANT: Both sides of each Luminette room-darkening vane need to be cleaned. ® This is not necessary on Luminette translucent vanes. When cleaning the face fabric from the front, close the vanes to the right and use a 4" ■...
Such variations, like those just mentioned, are normal, acceptable quality. ■ Additional Product Enhancements Luminette face fabric is available by the yard in widths up to 123", for creating such ■ accessories as top and side treatments, specialty shapes, table rounds, and bed skirts.
Piekstraat 2, 3071 EL Rotterdam, The Netherlands certify and declare under our sole responsibility that assembly PV3 conforms with the essential requirements of the EMC directive 2004/108/EC and R&TTE directive 1999/5/EC. A copy of the original declaration of conformity may be found at: www.hunterdouglas.com/RFcertifications.
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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.
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