CONTENTS Getting Started: Product View ................1 Tools and Fasteners Needed ............2 Installation: Installation Overview ..............3 Mounting Types and Window Terminology ........3 Valance Assembly ................. 4 Mount the Installation Brackets — Inside Mount ......7 Mount the Installation Brackets — Outside Mount ......9 Install the Vanes ................
GETTING STARTED Product View Outside Mount Adjustable Bracket Inside Mount Mounting Clip Optional PermAssure ® Safety Wand Control System Headrail Standard ® PermaTilt Wand Control System Vanes Optional Cord and Chain Control System...
GETTING STARTED Thank you for purchasing Hunter Douglas Vertical Blinds. With proper installation, operation, and care, your new blind will provide years of beauty and performance. Please thoroughly review this instruction booklet and the enclosed packing list before beginning the installation. Illustrations throughout these instructions show the PermaTrak ®...
INSTALLATION Installation Overview Blind Brackets Width Required ■ Your order will include installation brackets specifi c to 15" – 48" your blind. The number of installation brackets required " – 72" varies with headrail width, as shown in the table. "...
INSTALLATION Valance Assembly Please refer to the section below for your valance type. ™ Crestover Wood Valance (Using Dovetail Corner Clips) Assembly ■ Slide the two dovetail clips attached to the Dust Cover Return wood valance face into the corresponding Valance Dovetail Clips grooves on the valance returns.
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INSTALLATION ■ Repeat the previous 4 steps for the other valance return. IMPORTANT: Vinyl inserts should be cut fl ush with the ends of the valance and valance returns. Secure vinyl in place with the corner clip and valance return clips. Proceed to “Mount the Installation Brackets —...
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INSTALLATION ■ Cut the fabric insert 4" longer than the total length of the valance plus both returns. NOTE: Vinyl inserts should be cut fl ush with the ends of the valance returns. Secure vinyl in place with the valance return clips. ■...
INSTALLATION Mount the Installation Brackets — Inside Mount ■ Mark 2" – 4" in from each jamb. Measure and mark the underside of the dust cover, if ordered. ➤ If more than two installation brackets came with your order, space additional bracket(s) evenly in 24"–...
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INSTALLATION ■ Center the headrail underneath the Ceiling/Head Jamb Mounting mounting clips. Clip Valance (Optional) Wall Side Vane View " " " " ■ Tilt the headrail and insert it into the front edge of the mounting clips. Pull forward, then roll the headrail back toward the rear of the blind.
INSTALLATION Mount the Installation Brackets — Outside Mount ■ Mark 2" – 4" in from each jamb. ➤ If more than two “L” installation brackets came with your order, space additional bracket(s) evenly in 24" – 30" intervals between the end brackets and mark their location.
INSTALLATION ■ If a valance is included, “snap” on a valance hanger next to each “L” bracket. ■ Center the valance in relationship to the headrail and slide it into the valance hangers. Valance Hanger “L” Bracket Mounting Clip Valance (Optional) Wall Side...
INSTALLATION Attach the Vertical Cord Tensioner Before doing anything, you must fi rst slide the vertical cord tensioner to the bottom of the cord loop. Tensioner Body ■ To release the cord tensioner, pull the mounting base down, away from the tensioner body. ■...
INSTALLATION Cord Adjustment NOTE: Cord length and/or tension cannot be adjusted for PermaTilt ® Wand Control System. It is set in the factory to help ensure that the product meets cord safety standard. To reduce cord length on a Side Draw Blind: ■...
OPERATION Split Stack Blind Operation ® PermaTilt Wand Control NOTE: Cord length and/or tension cannot be adjusted for PermaTilt ® Wand Control System. It is set in the factory to help ensure that the product meets cord safety standards. ■ Tilting.
OPERATION PermAssure ® Safety Wand ■ Push or pull the wand to open or close the vanes (black arrows). NOTE: Please do not bow the wand. Hold the wand at a 45˚ angle. Push or pull the wand to open or close the vanes. ■...
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OPERATION Cord and Chain Operated ■ Use the pull cords attached to the cord tensioner to open or close the vanes (black arrows). ■ Use the tassels and chains to rotate the vanes open or closed (gray arrows). ® PermAssure Safety Wand ■...
CARE Removing the Headrail (If Necessary) ■ To remove the headrail, locate the rear tab on the mounting clip. ■ Push up on the rear tab to release the headrail. ® Paramount Headrail PermaTrak ® and PermAlign ® Headrail Rear Tab Tilt to Rear Tab Remove...
CHILD SAFETY WARNING For more safety information call 1-888-501-8364 in the U.S. or 1-866-662-0666 in Canada. Warning 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. ■...
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