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Hunter Douglas Silhouette Installation Operation Care

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  • Page 1 Installation Operation Care • • EasyRise ™ Silhouette ® Window Shadings EasyRise Operating System...

  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    Child Safety: Warning ................. Cord Loop Shadings ..............Warranty ..............Back Cover Questions? Call Hunter Douglas Consumer Support at 1-888-501-8364. © 2017 Hunter Douglas. All rights reserved. All trademarks used herein are the property of Hunter Douglas or their respective owners.

  • Page 3: Getting Started

    GETTING STARTED Product View Back/Dust Cover (Optional) Installation Brackets Headrail Limit Stops Headrail End Cap Cord Loop Tensioner Two-On-One Headrail Shading...

  • Page 4: Tools And Fasteners Needed

    (Not Provided) Extension Bracket) Importance of Limit Stops on Silhouette 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 centered 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 If using the optional back cover: Use pliers or heavy duty scissors to remove both the top and bottom tabs on Bottom the installation brackets. Then remove the top tab on the back cover brackets. Remove Top Tab Snap the prongs on the back cover brackets into the holes on the back of the installation brackets.
  • 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.

  • Page 8: Mount The Installation Brackets - Outside Mount

    INSTALLATION Mount the Installation Brackets — Outside Mount Prepare the Installation Brackets Use pliers or heavy duty scissors to remove both the top and bottom tabs on the installation brackets. Bottom NOTE: Save these tabs once removed. They may be used as shims, if necessary.
  • Page 9 INSTALLATION Center 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 height.

  • 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 Lever Headrail Peel back the protective covering from the top of the fabric-covered headrail. Leave Installation Bracket the rest of the protective Slide the Headrail covering on the front of the Between the Lever and the Bracket. headrail.
  • Page 12 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 Backing fastener dots.

  • Page 13: 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 lowered, continue to pull the rear cord to tilt the bottom rail and open the vanes.

  • Page 14: 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 15 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 16 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 to level, if necessary. Adjust the bottom rail weight.
  • Page 17 OPERATION Problem Two-On-One Headrail Shadings Only: The center gap is not even from the top to the bottom of the shading, interfering with the function of the shading. Solution Ensure the entire length of the headrail is straight and level. If the center portion of the headrail is higher than the ends, the center gap will close together.

  • Page 18: Care

    Carefully pull the shading to remove it from the brackets. Cleaning Procedures Silhouette ® 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 19 A Note About Silhouette Fabrics As with all textiles, Silhouette fabrics are subject to some variations. Slight wrinkling, puckering, or bowing is inherent to this textile product and should be considered normal, acceptable quality. These characteristics are not usually visible from the front or rear but may be visible from a side angle.

  • Page 20: Child Safety

    9. This can prevent children from pulling cord loops around their necks. Hunter Douglas provides a cord tensioner installation kit with instructions for attaching the cord tensioner. For the shading to operate properly, the cord tensioner must be correctly mounted and secured.
  • Page 21 Notes...
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  • Page 24: Warranty

    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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