HunterDouglas Silhouette Installation Operation Care
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- Page 1 Installation Operation Care • • EasyRise ™ UltraGlide ® LiteRise ® Silhouette and Nantucket ® ™ Window Shadings EasyRise, UltraGlide, and LiteRise Operating Systems 5107650000F 4/18...
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Page 2: Table Of Contents
CONTENTS Getting Started: Product View ................1 Tools and Fasteners Needed ............2 Installation: Installation Overview ..............3 Mount the Installation Brackets — Inside Mount ......4 Mount the Installation Brackets — Outside Mount ...... 6 Mount the Installation Brackets — End Mount ......8 Install the Shading .............. -
Page 3: Getting Started
GETTING STARTED Product View Back/Dust Cover (Optional) Installation Brackets Headrail Limit Stops Headrail End Cap Cord Loop Tensioner Magnetic Hold-Down Brackets (Optional) Handle Tassel Two-On-One Headrail Shading... -
Page 4: Tools And Fasteners Needed
(Not Provided) Extension Bracket) Importance of Limit Stops on Silhouette and Nantucket Window Shadings Limit stops serve as the upper travel limit for the bottom rail, preventing it from rotating around the fabric roll. Limit stops are located 6" from the ends of the headrail or are centred on shadings less than 36"... -
Page 5: Installation
INSTALLATION Installation Overview Your order will include the correct number of installation brackets for your shading width, as ■ shown in the table below. Shading orders may also include spacer blocks or extension brackets, if they were specified ■ for added clearance. Extension brackets are used for end mount shadings, as well. -
Page 6: Mount The Installation Brackets - Inside Mount
INSTALLATION Mount the Installation Brackets — Inside Mount Prepare the Installation Brackets The purpose of the back cover bracket is to Back Cover Bracket provide an attachment for the optional back cover. Top Tab If using the optional back cover: ■... - Page 7 INSTALLATION Decide whether the front or back set of installation bracket holes works best in your ■ application. Mark the location of the screw holes. The depth required for fully recessed mounting will vary ➤ depending on the type of headrail and vane size. Refer to the chart below for depth requirements.
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Page 8: Mount The Installation Brackets - Outside Mount
INSTALLATION Mount the Installation Brackets — Outside Mount Mount the Installation Brackets Centre 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 9 INSTALLATION Centre the installation brackets or extension brackets on your marks and mark where to drill ■ the screw holes. A minimum 1" flat vertical surface is required for the installation brackets. Extension ➤ brackets require 1 ". The tops of the installation brackets or extension brackets should be at the desired ➤...
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Page 10: Mount The Installation Brackets - End Mount
INSTALLATION If using extension brackets, attach an installation bracket ■ Speed Nuts to the underside of each extension bracket using the speed nuts and screws provided. Screws Proceed to “Install the Shading” on page 9. Mount the Installation Brackets — End Mount End mount the headrail when conventional mounting techniques will not work —... -
Page 11: Install The Shading
INSTALLATION Install the Shading Peel back the protective covering from ■ Lever Headrail the top of the fabric-covered headrail. Leave the rest of the protective Installation covering on the front of the headrail. Bracket Position the shading so that the front Slide the Headrail ■... -
Page 12: Final Adjustments
INSTALLATION Final Adjustments Adjust the Cord Length for UltraGlide System Only ® Adjusting the tassel to eye level will decrease the amount of pulls needed to raise and lower the shading. This will also enhance child safety. To Shorten the Tassel Cord Grasp both parts of the tassel (the coloured cover and ■... - Page 13 INSTALLATION 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 ■ the end cap, oriented as shown. Bottom Hold the bracket while opening and closing the vanes. (It may be ■...
- Page 14 INSTALLATION Attach the Dust Cover (Optional for Outside Mounts and End Mounts) The dust cover is used to protect the top of the headrail from exposure 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 ■...
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Page 15: Operation
OPERATION Operate the Shading To Lower and Open the Vanes of the Shading EasyRise Shadings ™ To Lower the Shading and Open the Vanes Pull the rear cord of the ■ cord loop down to lower the shading. With the shading fully ■... - Page 16 OPERATION UltraGlide Shadings ® To Lower the Shading and Open the Vanes Pull the cord toward the centre of the ■ shading. Listen for a “click” and then release the cord. The vanes automatically open once ■ Lower the shading is completely lowered. and Open Vanes by The shading can be stopped at any...
- Page 17 OPERATION LiteRise Shadings ® To Lower Slowly and steadily pull down on the ■ bottom rail handle to lower. To Open With your thumb on the front of the ■ handle and fingers on the back, gently pull the back of handle down and away from the shading to open the vanes.
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Page 18: Troubleshooting
OPERATION Troubleshooting Problem The shading will not snap into the installation brackets. Solution Check that the installation brackets are aligned and level. Check that the locking tab on the installation bracket slides over the headrail. Problem The shading is hard to raise or lower, or will not raise or lower. Solution Shadings cannot be forced into tight inside mount window openings. - Page 19 OPERATION Problem The shading is hard to raise or lower, or the bottom rail does not stop at the top limit. Headrail Limit Stop Solution Check the adjustment position of both limit stops. The top illustration shows the correct adjustment. The limit stop catches the bottom rail, Bottom Rail...
- Page 20 OPERATION 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. Solution Check that the window is square by measuring the diagonals. Check that the installation brackets are level. Shim (not provided) to level, if necessary.
- Page 21 OPERATION Problem LiteRise shadings only: Vanes will not open. ® Solution With your thumb on the front of the handle and fingers on the back, gently pull the back of handle down and away from the shading to open. The shading must be fully lowered to tilt it open.
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Page 22: Care
Carefully pull the shading to remove it ■ from the brackets. Cleaning Procedures Silhouette ® and Nantucket window shadings are made of 100% polyester, which means they ™ are inherently durable and resilient. However, care must be taken to avoid wrinkling the fabric, particularly where the vanes meet the facings. - Page 23 These may stain or destroy the finish. A Note About Silhouette and Nantucket Fabrics As with all textiles, Silhouette and Nantucket fabrics are subject to some variations. Slight wrinkling, puckering, or bowing is inherent to this textile product and should be considered normal, acceptable quality.
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Page 24: Child Safety
CHILD SAFETY WARNING For more safety information call 1-888-501-8364 in the U.S. or 1-800-265-8000 in Canada. 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. ■... - Page 25 Notes...
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Page 28: Warranty
Different warranty periods and terms apply for commercial products and applications. © 2010 Hunter Douglas ® Registered trademark of Hunter Douglas Go to the online Reference Guide at hunterdouglas.ca/traderesources for the most up-to-date information. Effective 5/4/10...
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