GETTING STARTED Thank you for purchasing Hunter Douglas Specialty Motorized Vertical Blinds. With proper installation, operation, and care, your new blinds will provide years of beauty and performance. Please thoroughly review this instruction booklet and the enclosed packing list before beginning the installation.
INSTALLATION Mount the Mounting Clips — Inside Mount without Valance The mounting clip is mounted on the headrail not on the motor cover. Mark 2 to 4" in from ■ each jamb. Mark the position for remaining mounting clips. Distance should be no more than 24"...
INSTALLATION Mount the Installation Brackets — Outside Mount Motor-End Bracket. Remove the wingnut and install it on the top ■ Motor-End Bracket of the bracket. The tab should be positioned away from the motor. The Orientation orientation shown is for a rear motor mount. Wingnut Center the headrail over the window opening at the desired height.
INSTALLATION Valance Assembly For inside mount blinds, attach the dust cover valance directly to the head jamb. To mount it outside the window, attach it to the headrail using the valance hangers. Please refer to the sections below for your valance type. Single-Tiered Dust Cover Closed Square Corner Valance Insert Attachment:...
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INSTALLATION Single-Tiered Dust Cover Open Square Corner (Fabric Only) Cut fabric long enough to wrap around ■ the corner and over the entire return Valance Return plus at least 1" excess at each end. Attach the corner clip and valance ■...
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INSTALLATION Single-Tiered Dust Cover Universal Round Corner Fabric Valance Insert Return Install the round valance corners onto each end of the valance. ■ Install the valance returns onto each end of the round ■ valance corners. Cut the fabric insert 4" longer than the total length of the ■...
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INSTALLATION Double-Tiered Dust Cover Universal Round Corner To install the double-tiered universal round corner valance, ■ follow the instructions for the single-tiered universal round corner valance. The corner caps are installed on the top and bottom of the upper valance and only on the bottom of the lower valance.
INSTALLATION Install Mounting Clips (and Assembled Valance) — Inside Mount Refer to the appropriate section below based on your motor mount position. Front Mounted Motor Mounting clips have to be mounted separate ■ Motor Position Rear Front from the valance. Minimum with "...
INSTALLATION Use a level to check that the mounting surface is level. Shim the brackets, if necessary. ■ Shims are not provided. Hold the valance in position. Use a ∕ " drill bit to drill the screw holes through the valance ■...
INSTALLATION Install the Headrail Center headrail underneath mounting clips. ■ Tilt the headrail and insert it into the front edge of the mounting clip. Pull and roll the ■ headrail up toward the rear of the blind and snap into place. Install the Valance Outside Mount Blinds with Rear Valance Hanger...
INSTALLATION Secure the power supply cable using wire retainers. If hiding ■ the cable behind the blind, make sure it does not impede the operation of the blind. Space the wire retainers approximately 15" apart along the ■ power supply cable, as shown. Wire Retainers Warning: Keep cords and small parts out of the 15"...
INSTALLATION Install the Vanes Determine the desired light/view direction. ■ Top View Light Source (Sun) Light Diffusion Finished into Room Side Light Source (Sun) Finished Light Diffusion Side into Room Rotate the vane hooks so the slot between ■ the long and the short prong is facing you. Push the vane into the hook until it “snaps”...
OPERATION Blind Operation Using the Remote Control Your remote control channels are pre-programmed. To clear the remote from blind memory, see “Clear the Remote/Wireless Wall Switch from Blind Memory (If Necessary)” on page 16. To reassign a blind to a channel, see “Assign a Blind to a Channel (If Necessary)” on page 16. SCROLL WHEEL Tilt Vanes Up...
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OPERATION Using the Wired Wall Switch Traverses Vanes CLOSE OPEN Tilts Vanes Press and hold CLOSE the blind will begin to close and will stop when you release ■ the button. Press and hold OPEN the blind will begin to open and will stop when you release ■...
OPERATION Clear the Remote/Wireless Wall Switch from Blind Memory (If Necessary) The following steps will clear the remote/wireless wall switch from the blind memory which removes all channels. Motor Traverse the blind to the fully open position. ■ Program Button With a pocket screwdriver, press and continue to hold the ■...
OPERATION Program ‘MY’ Button (Optional) The ‘MY’ button allows you to set a favorite position for your blind. Move the blind and tilt the vanes to your favorite position. ■ Press and hold the ‘MY’ button. The motor will beep (one ■...
OPERATION Troubleshooting Problem Vanes do not all rotate or close tightly. Solution Check to see if the carriers bodies are in sync. If they are not in sync, rotate them by hand so they are all in the same position. Problem The blind does not respond.
CARE Removing the Vanes (If Necessary) Push up on the vane. ■ Gently open the vane hook by inserting a credit card-sized piece of rigid plastic between the ■ vane and the long prong of the vane hook. Carefully remove the vane. ■...
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