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- Page 1 Sheer Shadings Installation Instructions • Auto-Lift™ • Continuum™ • Specialty Shapes • Sure-Lift™ *Click BACK on any page to return to the Table of Contents*...
- Page 2 Installation Instructions Tenera™ Sheer Shadings Auto-Lift ™ BACK Tenera Installation Instructions 2...
- Page 3 Radio Frequency FCC Compliance: This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1) This device may not cause harmful interference, and (2) This device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation. This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules.
- Page 4 Product View Back of Motor Back/Dust Cover Cartridge 2-Pin Port (Power) 3-Pin Port Battery Wand Battery Wand Clips Cable Antenna Installation Battery Bracket Wand Headrail Top Limit Headrail End Cap Manual Control Button and Infrared Eye Magnetic Hold-Down Bracket (Optional) End Cap BACK Tenera Installation Instructions 4...
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Page 5: Tools And Fasteners Needed
Thank you for purchasing sheer window shadings. With proper installation, operation, and care, your new shadings will provide years of beauty and performance. Please thoroughly review this instruction booklet before beginning the installation. For information regarding operation and programming, refer to the guide included with your remote control. Tools and Fasteners Needed Flat blade and Phillips screwdriver ■... -
Page 6: Installation Overview
Installation Overview To install your shading, you will need to perform the following three steps: STEP 1: Install the Brackets STEP 2: Install the Shading STEP 3: Connect the Power Source STEP 1 — Install the Brackets Your order will include the correct number of installation brackets for your shading width, as ■... - Page 7 Mount the Installation Brackets — Inside Mount Measure and mark end bracket locations 2" in from each jamb. ■ If more than two installation brackets are required (see table on page 3), mark the ➤ location of additional bracket(s) spaced evenly between the two end bracket locations. Mount into wood whenever possible.
- Page 8 Choose which set of holes works best in your application. ■ Mark the screw holes. The minimum depth required for mounting is 2" with a ➤ battery wand and a back cover. Minimum depth is 1 with a satellite battery pack "...
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Page 9: Mount The Installation Brackets - Outside Mount
Mount the Installation Brackets — Outside Mount 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 ➤... - Page 10 Attach the installation brackets using the screws provided. ■ IMPORTANT: If using a battery wand, use a Spacer Blocks minimum of one " and one " spacer blocks per installation bracket to provide the clearance required for the battery wand and battery wand bracket. "...
- Page 11 Mount the Installation Brackets — End Mount End mount the headrail when conventional mounting techniques will not work — for example, in an arched window opening. Removable Tabs Use pliers to break off both removable tabs from the ■ installation brackets. Installation Bracket If you ordered a back cover, attach the back cover brackets to the installation bracket.
- Page 12 STEP 2 — Install the Shading CAUTION: Take care when handling the antenna wire Back attached to the motor cartridge. Do not cut or remove of Shading this antenna. If you have an external eye, plug it into the 3-pin port ■...
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Page 13: Pin Connector
If You Have an Optional External Eye (Infrared Only)... The plastic of the external eye can be painted. Do not paint the infrared eye. CAUTION: Handle the external eye carefully to avoid damaging the infrared eye. Do not touch or push the infrared eye. -
Page 14: Step 3 - Connect The Power Source
STEP 3 — Connect the Power Source If You Have a Battery Wand or Satellite Battery Pack... Install the Batteries into the Battery Wand Squeeze the cap latch to release the cap. ■ Slot Remove the cap from the battery wand. ■... - Page 15 Plug the Power Cable into the Battery Wand From the back of the shading headrail, connect the ■ power cable (from the motor side) into the socket on the battery wand. Power Cable Battery Wand Install the Back Cover (Optional) Battery Wand If using a back cover, install it into the back cover brackets, ■...
- Page 16 Plug the power cable from the shading into ■ the extension cable. Battery Wand Cover Plug the other end of the extension cable ■ Extension into the socket in the battery wand. Cable Power Cable from Shading Install the Back Cover (Optional) If using a back cover, install it into the back cover brackets, ■...
- Page 17 If You Have a DC Power Supply with Daisy-Chain Connections... The daisy-chain feature allows up to three Battery-Powered shadings to be powered by a single DC power supply. However, each shading has its own receiver eye and can operate independently. The daisy-chain feature is only available with the DC power supply option. Route the power cables from each shading to the connector, using an extension cable, if ■...
- Page 18 Attach Magnetic Hold-Down Brackets (Optional) Lower the shading, keeping the vanes closed. ■ Place the magnetic hold-down brackets onto the bottom rail just inside ■ the end caps, oriented as shown. Bottom Rail Hold the brackets while opening and closing the vanes. (It may be ■...
- Page 19 Operate the Shading Test the Shading Using the Manual Control Button Testing the shading with the manual control button will allow you to ensure that the motor and power source are working correctly. Press the manual control button on the bottom of the ■...
- Page 20 Alternate Push-Button Programming Method (Professional Installation Only) To Add a Shading to a Group: Press and hold the manual control button located at the window covering or on the ■ external eye. While continuing to press the manual control button, press the desired group number ■...
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Page 21: Basic Reset
Resetting the Shading If you need to reset the limits: Basic Reset Press and hold the manual control button for 6+ seconds. The shading moves slightly up ■ and down once to indicate that it has been reset. Release the button. Press and release the manual control button to close the shading completely. -
Page 22: Troubleshooting
Troubleshooting If your shading is not operating correctly: First review the guide that came with your remote control. ■ Refer to the following troubleshooting procedures for specific solutions for your shading. ■ Problem The shading will not fit into the installation brackets. Solution Check that the installation brackets are level and aligned. - Page 23 Problem The bottom rail does not raise or lower completely, or its location when fully lowered has changed over time. Solution The batteries may be low in the wand or satellite battery pack. Replace the batteries. Check that the battery wand, satellite battery pack, or DC power supply is securely connected to the power cable and the cables are not pinched or caught in the headrail or installation brackets.
- Page 24 Problem The vanes do not close fully when the shading stops in the lowest position. Solution The shading should be programmed to stop in its lowest position with the vanes closed. A small distance between the front and back fabric facings in the fully closed position is normal.
- Page 25 Problem The fabric winds unevenly or starts to rub against one end of the headrail. Solution Check that the headrail and installation brackets are level and aligned in the window. Level the headrail by shimming the installation brackets, if necessary. If the headrail is level and the installation brackets are aligned, adjust the bottom rail weight as described below.
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Page 26: Cleaning Procedures
Removing the Shading Fully raise the shading. ■ Top View Disconnect the power source and the external eye from ■ the power cable at the back of the shading. Move each lever of the installation brackets to the left to ■... -
Page 27: Spot-Cleaning
Spot-Cleaning Do not spot-clean sheer shadings. Ultrasonic Cleaning Sheer shadings can be ultrasonically cleaned by a professional with the exception of light dimming fabrics. Specify that a mild detergent solution be used. ■ Never immerse the headrail in the solution. ■... - Page 28 Installation Instructions Tenera™ Sheer Shadings Continuum ™ BACK Tenera Installation Instructions 28...
- Page 29 Product View Standard Shading Back/Dust Cover Installation Bracket Headrail Top Limit Headrail End Cap Cord Loop and Tensioner Magnetic Hold-Down Bracket (Optional) End Cap Two-On-One Headrail Shading Installation Bracket Top Limit Headrail Headrail End Cap Cord Loop Cord Loop BACK Tenera Installation Instructions 29...
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Page 30: Tools And Fasteners Needed
Thank you for purchasing sheer window shadings. With proper installation, operation, and care, your new shadings will provide years of beauty and performance. Please thoroughly review this instruction booklet before beginning the installation. Tools and Fasteners Needed Flat blade and Phillips screwdriver ■... -
Page 31: Installation Overview
Installation Overview Your order will include the correct number of installation brackets for your shading width, as ■ shown in the table below. Panel Width Brackets Required 12" – 36" " – 79" " – 96" Installation " – 120" Bracket Two-On-One Headrail Shadings. - Page 32 Mount the Installation Brackets — Inside Mount Mark 2" to 3" from each jamb for bracket location. ■ If more than two installation brackets came with your order, space additional bracket(s) ➤ evenly between the two end brackets and mark their location. Mount into wood Lever whenever possible.
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Page 33: Mount The Installation Brackets - Outside Mount
Use a level to check that the mounting surface is level. Shim the brackets, if necessary (use the ■ top tab that was removedd from the brackets.) Use a " drill bit to drill holes for the mounting screws. ■ IMPORTANT: Use drywall anchors when mounting into drywall. - Page 34 Center each installation bracket on your marks and mark the location of the screw holes. ■ CAUTION: The rear of the spacer blocks/brackets must be flush against a flat mounting surface. Do not mount brackets on curved molding. A minimum 1 "...
- Page 35 Mount the Installation Brackets — End Mount End mount the headrail when conventional mounting techniques will not work — for example, in an arched window opening. Extension Mount the extension brackets on a surface at least ■ Bracket " wide. " to the minimum depth if using the optional ➤...
- Page 36 Install the Shading Lever Headrail Headrail Position the shading so that the ■ front faces you. Installation Slide the headrail into the ■ Bracket Slide the Headrail de the Headrail installation brackets so the edge between the Lever ween the Lever of the headrail is between the and the Bracket.
- Page 37 Attach the Magnetic Hold-Down Brackets (Optional) Lower the shading keeping the vanes closed. ■ Place the magnetic hold-down bracket onto the bottom rail just inside ■ Bottom the end cap, oriented as shown. Rail Hold the bracket while opening and closing the vanes (it may be ■...
- Page 38 Attach the Dust Cover (Optional for Outside Mounts) The dust cover is used to protect the top of the headrail from exposure to dust on outside mounted shadings. Cut the dust cover to desired width. ■ Remove Paper Remove the paper backing on one side of the hook and loop ■...
- Page 39 Operate the Shading To Lower the Shading and Open the Lower and Open the Vanes of the Shading Vanes Pull the rear cord of the cord loop to ■ lower the shading. With the shading fully lowered, ■ continue to pull the rear cord to tilt the bottom rail and open the vanes.
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Page 40: Troubleshooting
Troubleshooting Problem Vanes do not align on side-by-side shadings. Solution Vane alignment is only guaranteed within " when shadings are ordered at the same time, at the same height, with the same color and fabric, and when specified on the order form. Check that the windows are square and the same height. - Page 41 Problem The shading raises or lowers unevenly or the bottom rail is uneven when fully raised. Solution Check that the window is square by measuring the diagonals. Check that the installation brackets are level. Shim to level, if necessary. Adjust the bottom rail weight. See next solution. Problem The shading raises or lowers unevenly, the fabric rubs against one end of the headrail, or the bottom rail is uneven when fully raised.
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Page 42: Cleaning Procedures
Removing the Shading Top View Move each lever of the installation brackets to the left to release the ■ shading. CAUTION: A flat blade screwdriver can be used to move the lever. Be very careful not to tear or damage any of the fabric. Move the lever to the left to release the shading. - Page 43 Ultrasonic Cleaning Sheer shadings can be ultrasonically cleaned by a professional with the exception of light dimming fabrics. Specify that a mild detergent solution be used. ■ Never immerse the headrail in the solution. ■ Dry the shading completely in the lowered position. ■...
- Page 44 Warning WARNING Young children can STRANGLE in cord loops. They can also wrap cords around their necks and STRANGLE. Always keep cords out of the reach of children. ■ Move cribs, playpens and other furniture away from cords. Children can climb ■...
- Page 45 Installation Instructions Tenera™ Sheer Shadings Specialty Shapes BACK Tenera Installation Instructions 45...
- Page 46 Product View Fabric Support Clips Channel Arch Bottom Rail Pre-Installed Polystrip Installation Brackets Stop Strips Angle Fabric Support Clips Stop Strips Bottom Rail Not Shown: Extended Arch BACK Tenera Installation Instructions 46...
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Page 47: Tools And Fasteners Needed
Thank you for purchasing sheer window shadings. With proper installation and care, your new shadings will provide years of beauty. Please thoroughly review this instruction booklet before beginning the installation. Tools and Fasteners Needed Level (laser level recommended) ■ Measuring tape ■... -
Page 48: Installation Overview
Installation Overview Check the packaging to be sure you have all the components needed to install your shadings. Keep the packaging until the shadings perform to your satisfaction. Required Components Arch Fabric Support Clips. Your arch shading should have two pre- Arch Fabric ■... - Page 49 Mounting Types and Window Terminology If the installation brackets are mounted correctly, the rest of the installation process follows very easily. To prepare for this important first step, review the mounting types and basic window terminology illustrated below. Arches Molding Inside Mount Shading fits within Jamb...
- Page 50 Install the Top Channel Arch shadings can only be mounted on the Then, line up inside of the window casement. with center. CAUTION: Handle the fabric carefully throughout the installation process. Clear a flat, clean workspace. ■ First, measure to locate center.
- Page 51 Install the screws where marked. ■ The screws should be at an angle perpendicular ➤ to the mounting surface. Leave the screw head partially unscrewed, approximately ". Install the shading onto the fabric support clips. ■ Hold the shading up to the window casement with the keyhole on the ➤...
- Page 52 Adjust the Shading The shading should be level and hang straight for the best appearance. To level or straighten: Slide the fabric clips slightly right or left (where applicable). Be careful not to detach the ■ shading from the clips. Another option is to loosen a top mounting screw to drop the corresponding side.
- Page 53 1. Mark this location on the window casement. Mark Location Mount the Support Clip Mount Clip 3. Mount the support clip on the mark using one screw. Adjust the position so the flat front of the support clip (behind the slider portion) aligns with the front fabric panel. 4.
- Page 54 Attach Fabric Support Clips CAUTION: Handle the fabric carefully throughout the installation process. Clear a clean, flat workspace. Place the shading with the front side of the fabric facing up. ■ Unroll the supplied drill template and place it along the top edge of the shading. ■...
- Page 55 Install the Angle Brackets IMPORTANT: The minimum mounting depth for a fully recessed shading is the vane size of the shading, 2", 2 ", or 3". Affix the supplied drill template to the window casement. ■ Place the end marked TOP approximately "...
- Page 56 Mount the Angle Shading Slide the fabric support clip on Hold the shading up to the brackets with the front ■ to the bracket. side of the shading facing forward. Bracket Starting at the top, attach each fabric support clip, ■...
- Page 57 Problem The arch shading or bottom rail does not appear straight. Solution Verify that the screw placement is accurate. See “Install the Top Channel” Slide the shading slightly at the clips to level the bottom rail. See “Adjust the Shading” The window casement may be uneven.
- Page 58 Problem The angle shading is not centered in the window. Solution Add clearance on one side. Trim the stop strips: Remove the stop strips on the side to add clearance. ■ Trim the stop strips slightly and re-affix. See “Adjust the Angle Shading” ■...
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Page 59: Cleaning Procedures
Remove the Shading Arches Slide the shading forward at the fabric support ■ clips. Release the mounting screw from the keyhole in ■ the fabric support clip and remove the shading. Keyhole Installation Angles Bracket Tab Push down on the installation bracket tabs. ■... - Page 60 Ultrasonic Cleaning Sheer shadings can be ultrasonically cleaned by a professional with the exception of light dimming fabrics. Specify that a mild detergent solution be used. ■ Dry the shading completely in the lowered position. ■ Injection/Extraction Sheer shadings can be professionally cleaned using the injection/extraction method. A dry method of injection/extraction is required for light dimming fabrics.
- Page 61 Installation Instructions Tenera™ Sheer Shadings Sure-Lift ™ BACK Tenera Installation Instructions 61...
- Page 62 Product View Installation Brackets Top Limits Headrail End Cap Headrail Retractable Cord Tassel Installation Two-On-One Headrail Shading Bracket Top Limit Headrail Headrail Retractable End Cap Cord Retractable Cord BACK Tenera Installation Instructions 62...
- Page 63 Thank you for purchasing sheer window shadings. With proper installation, operation, and care, your new shadings will provide years of beauty and performance. Please thoroughly review this instruction booklet before beginning the installation. Tools and Fasteners Needed Flat blade and Phillips screwdriver ■...
- Page 64 Installation Overview Your order will include the correct number of installation brackets for your shading width, as ■ shown in the table below. Width Brackets Required 12" – 36" " – 79" " – 96" Installation Bracket " – 120" Two-On-One Headrail Shadings.
- Page 65 Mount the Installation Brackets — Inside Mount Mark 2" to 3" from each jamb for bracket location. ■ If more than two installation brackets came with your order, space additional bracket(s) ➤ evenly between the two end brackets and mark their location. Mount into wood Lever whenever possible.
- Page 66 Use a level to check that the mounting surface is level. Shim the brackets, if necessary. (Use ■ the top tab that was removed from the brackets.) Use a " drill bit to drill holes for the mounting screws. ■ IMPORTANT: Use drywall anchors when mounting into drywall.
- Page 67 Center each installation bracket on your marks and mark the location of the screw holes. ■ CAUTION: The rear of the blocks/brackets must be flush against a flat mounting surface. Do not mount brackets on curved molding. A minimum 1 " flat vertical height is required to mount the installation brackets. ➤...
- Page 68 Mount the Installation Brackets — End Mount End mount the headrail when conventional mounting techniques will not work — for example, in an Extension Bracket arched window opening. Mount the extension brackets on a surface at least ■ " wide. " to the minimum depth if using the optional ➤...
- Page 69 Install the Shading Lever Headrail Headrail Position the shading so that the ■ front faces you. Slide the headrail into the ■ Installation Bracket installation brackets so the edge Slide the Headrail de the Headrail between the Lever ween the Lever of the headrail is between the and the Bracket.
- Page 70 Attach the Dust Cover (Optional for Outside Mounts) The dust cover is used to protect the top of the headrail from exposure to dust on outside mounted shadings. Cut the dust cover to desired width. ■ Remove Paper Remove the paper backing on one side of the hook and loop ■...
- Page 71 Operate the Shading To Lower the Shading and Open the Vanes To Lower and Tilt Vanes Open Using long, even strokes, pull the cord down toward ■ the center of the shading. Continue pulling down until the shading is fully ■...
- Page 72 Troubleshooting Problem Vanes do not align on side-by-side shadings. Solution Vane alignment is only guaranteed within " when shadings are ordered at the same time, at the same height, with the same color and fabric, and when specified on the order form. Check that the windows are square and the same height.
- Page 73 Problem The tassel cord and lower cord connector have detached from the upper cord connector. Solution To Reattach the Tassel Cord: Upper Cord Connector Hook one side of the lower cord connector ■ to the upper cord connector. Lower Cord Rotate the lower cord connector until it snaps ■...
- Page 74 Removing the Shading Top View Move each lever of the installation brackets to the left to release the ■ shading. A flat blade screwdriver can be used to move the lever. ➤ CAUTION: Be very careful to not tear or damage any of Move the lever to the left the fabric.
- Page 75 Ultrasonic Cleaning Sheer shadings can be ultrasonically cleaned by a professional with the exception of light dimming fabrics. Specify that a mild detergent solution be used. ■ Never immerse the headrail in the solution. ■ Dry the shading completely in the lowered position. ■...
- Page 76 Warning WARNING Young children can STRANGLE in cord loops. They can also wrap cords around their necks and STRANGLE. Always keep cords out of the reach of children. ■ Move cribs, playpens and other furniture away from cords. Children can climb ■...
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