GETTING STARTED Thank you for purchasing Hunter Douglas Alustra Woven Textures Roman Shades. With proper ® ® installation, operation, and care, your new shades will provide years of beauty and performance. Please thoroughly review this instruction booklet and the enclosed packing list before beginning the installation.
INSTALLATION Installation Overview ■ Your order will include the correct number of installation brackets for your shade width, as shown in the table below. Shade Brackets Width Required Installation 15" – 36" Bracket " – 72" " – 108" " – 120" Mounting Types and Window Terminology If the installation brackets are mounted correctly, the rest of the installation process follows easily.
INSTALLATION Mount the Installation Brackets — Inside Mount Mark 3" in from each jamb. ■ 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 whenever possible.
INSTALLATION 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 ➤...
INSTALLATION Attach the installation/extension brackets using the screws provided. ■ CAUTION: The rear of the installation brackets must be flush against a flat mounting surface. Do not mount installation brackets on curved molding. When using extension brackets, attach the installation brackets ■...
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INSTALLATION Magnetic Hold-Down Brackets Lower the shade. ■ Place the magnetic hold-down bracket onto the bottom rail just ■ Bottom inside the end cap, oriented as shown. Rail Hold the bracket while opening and closing the shade slightly ■ (it may be necessary to have someone assist you). Adjust the bracket to the best overall position using the mounting options shown below.
INSTALLATION Attach the Universal Cord Tensioner — EasyRise Only ™ Before you proceed, you must first slide the cord tensioner to the bottom of the cord loop. Universal Insert a small screwdriver, punch, or awl through the ■ Cord Tensioner screw hole at the bottom of the cord tensioner. Move the screw hole down to the indicator line to ■...
OPERATION Operate the Shade IMPORTANT: Top-Down/Bottom-Up and Independent Operable Liner shades have two lift cords. To operate Top-Down/Bottom-Up shades, the right cord operates the middle rail and the left cord operates the bottom rail. You must first lower the bottom rail before lowering the middle rail.
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OPERATION UltraGlide Shades ® To Raise: Pull the For smooth operation, keep the cord close to the fabric when lowering and raising the shade. cord straight down with short strokes. To Lower the Shade Pull the cord toward the center of the shade at about a 45° ■...
OPERATION LiteRise Shades ® To Lower the Shade Slowly and steadily pull down on the ■ bottom rail handle. To Raise the Shade Slowly and steadily push up on the bottom ■ rail handle. IMPORTANT: When raising the shade, be sure to raise it straight up. Pushing it up to the left or right may make the fabric rub against the wall or valance, it can possibly fray the fabric edges.
OPERATION Troubleshooting Problem The shade will not fit into the installation brackets. Check that the installation brackets are level and aligned. Shim the installation brackets to level the headrail, if necessary. Shims are not provided. Be sure the heads of the screws are flush against the installation bracket. Check that the headrail is completely inserted into the installation brackets.
Release Using brackets. Finger or Flat Blade Screwdriver Cleaning Procedures Hunter Douglas Alustra Woven Textures Roman Shades are made of anti-static, dust-resistant ® ® fabric which repels dirt and dust. For most fabrics, the following cleaning options are available. Dusting Regular light dusting with a feather duster is all the cleaning that is needed in most ■...
Fasteners provided in this kit may not be appropriate for all ■ mounting surfaces. Use appropriate anchors for mounting surface conditions. Only Hunter Douglas supplied cord tensioners and hardware should be used. ■ Replacement parts may be obtained by contacting the Hunter Douglas Customer Information Center at 1-888-501-8364.
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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.
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