CONTENTS Getting Started: Product View ..............1 Tools and Fasteners Needed .......... 2 Mounting Types and Window Terminology ....... 3 Installation: Installation Overview ............. 3 Mount the Installation Brackets — Inside Mount ..... 4 Mount the Installation Brackets — Outside Mount ..5 Mount the Installation Brackets —...
GETTING STARTED Thank you for purchasing Hunter Douglas Duette ® or Applause ® honeycomb 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.
GETTING STARTED 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 fi rst step, review the mounting types and basic window terminology illustrated below. Molding Head Jamb Jamb...
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. Headrail End Marks Space Evenly Space Evenly 3" 3" Window Opening ➤...
INSTALLATION ■ If using spacer blocks with installation brackets, use Spacer Blocks longer screws to ensure a secure installation. Screws not provided. ➤ The solid side of the spacer blocks faces the mounting surface. ➤ Each spacer block projects the installation bracket "...
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INSTALLATION ■ Pull the end cap out of the " Headrail " Headrail headrail. ■ Insert the tension support bracket, knot side down, under the edges of the headrail. ■ Move the bracket to the center of the headrail. Install End Mount Brackets onto the Headrail ■...
INSTALLATION Install the Shade Standard Brackets ■ Headrail Position the shade so that the cords face you. ■ Slip the headrail into the installation brackets so the front of the bracket slides under the front groove on the top of the headrail. ■...
OPERATION Operate the Shade Cordlock ™ IMPORTANT: Duolite , Top-Down/Bottom-Up, and Two-On- One Headrail shades have two operating cords. Top-Down shades have one operating cord. ■ Keep the cord close to the fabric when operating the shade. ■ To raise or lower the shade, disengage the cordlock by moving the cord toward the center of the shade.
OPERATION Troubleshooting Problem Solution ■ The shade will not fi t into Check that the installation brackets are level and aligned. the installation brackets. Shim the installation brackets to level the headrail, if necessary. Shims not provided. ■ Be sure the heads of the screws are fl ush against the installation bracket.
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OPERATION Problem Solution The bottom rail is not Shade Height Adjustment level, or the shade height Bottom Rail Shade height and adjustments to is incorrect. Pocket level the bottom rail can be made by adjusting the cord on the underside Ferrule Pull cord of the bottom rail.
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OPERATION Problem Solution The tassel cord length is Adjust the Tassel Cord Length too long. The tassel cord length is usually length of the fully closed shade. To shorten Tassel the tassel cord: ■ Slide the tassel up the cord revealing the knot.
CARE Cleaning Procedures Hunter Douglas Duette ® and Applause ® honeycomb shades are made of anti-static, dust- resistant fabric which repels dirt and dust. For most honeycomb fabrics, the following cleaning options are available. Dusting ■ Regular light dusting with a feather duster is all the cleaning that is needed in most circumstances.
This type of professional cleaning injects a cleaning solution into the fabric and extracts the dirty solution in the same motion. CAUTION: Do not use injection/extraction cleaning on fabric-covered valances. ■ Use only the dry method of injection/extraction for Applause ® fabrics, as well as Duette ® Architella ® , Ariosa ™...
CHILD SAFETY Warning WARNING For more safety information call 1-888-501-8364 in the U.S. or 1-866-662-0666 in Canada. Young children can 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 furniture to get to cords.
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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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