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Summary of Contents for HunterDouglas Standard Cordlock, Moveable Slat Specialty Shape
- Page 1 Installation Operation Care • • Horizontal Blinds Standard Cordlock, Moveable Slat Specialty Shape, LiteRise , SimpleLift , and UltraGlide ® ® ™ Operating Systems...
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Page 2: Table Of Contents
CONTENTS Getting Started: Product View — Standard Cordlock & Moveable Slat Specialty Shape ....1 ® ® Product View — LiteRise , SimpleLift ™ , and UltraGlide ......... 2 Tools and Fasteners Needed ................3 Unpack the Blind ................... 3 Installation: Installation Overview .................. -
Page 3: Getting Started
GETTING STARTED Product View — Standard Cordlock & Moveable Slat Specialty Shape End Bracket Spacer Block Bracket Shim Bracket Intermediate Bracket (If Required) Valance* End Bracket Intermediate Spacer Block Bracket Spacer Block Bracket 2" or 4" Extension Brackets (Optional) Brackets Valance Splice (If Required) Hold-Down... -
Page 4: Product View - Literise ® , Simplelift ™ , And Ultraglide
GETTING STARTED Product View — LiteRise , SimpleLift , and UltraGlide ® ® ™ End Bracket Spacer Block Bracket Shim Bracket Intermediate Bracket (If Required) Valance* End Bracket Spacer Block Intermediate Bracket Spacer Block Bracket 2" or 4" Extension Brackets (Optional) Valance Splice (If Required) Corner Clips for... -
Page 5: Tools And Fasteners Needed
GETTING STARTED Thank you for purchasing Hunter Douglas horizontal 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. Tools and Fasteners Needed Flat blade and Phillips screwdrivers ■... -
Page 6: Installation
INSTALLATION Installation Overview Two end brackets are used to mount horizontal blinds. Wider ■ blinds also require one or two intermediate brackets, as shown in the tables below. Intermediate Bracket Bracket Standard Cordlock Hardware System ", 2", and 2 " Wood Blinds 2"... - Page 7 INSTALLATION Spacer Blocks for 2 " Slat Size NOTE: Spacer blocks are required for the " slat size and optional for 2" and 1 " 2" and 2 " slat sizes. End Bracket Attach a spacer block to each of the two ■...
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Page 8: Mount The Installation Brackets - Inside Mount And Ceiling Mount
INSTALLATION Mount the Installation Brackets — Inside Mount and Ceiling Mount Attach End Brackets With inside mounts or ceiling mounts, attach the two end brackets flush against the sides of the window casement or to the ceiling. (See page 9 of the outside mount section for positioning the brackets for ceiling mounting.) Choose the most appropriate of the following mounting methods: Inside mount only: Mount the end brackets with one screw through a side hole and one ■... - Page 9 INSTALLATION Attach the end brackets using the screws provided. ■ IMPORTANT: The front edges of the brackets must be level and aligned to each other. NOTE: For blinds with 2 " slats, spacer blocks are used with inside mounts to position the brackets a minimum of "...
- Page 10 INSTALLATION Use Bracket Shims (If Required) Bracket shims are used to gain clearance for universal valance clips with inside mounts and ceiling mounts. Shims are included with your order (one for each end bracket and two for each intermediate bracket). With each end bracket, first fold the shim and then position it on top of the bracket to gain ■...
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Page 11: Mount The Installation Brackets - Outside Mount
INSTALLATION Mount the Installation Brackets — Outside Mount To attach the brackets, a flat vertical surface at least 1 " is required for 2" and 2 " slat sizes, and at least 1 " high for the 1 " slat size. Mark End Bracket Locations Mark where the ends of the headrail will be located. - Page 12 INSTALLATION Attach the end brackets using two screws through diagonal holes. ■ If using spacer blocks, use #6 screws long enough for a secure installation (2 " ➤ recommended). IMPORTANT: The tops of the brackets must be level and aligned at the same height. CAUTION: The rear of the spacer blocks or brackets must be flush against a flat mounting surface.
- Page 13 INSTALLATION Extension Brackets (Optional) Attach 2" or 4" extension brackets to the mounting surface in the same locations where the end brackets and intermediate brackets would be attached. Use the provided screws to mount each extension bracket. ■ IMPORTANT: The tops of the end brackets and intermediate bracket(s) must align. Attach the installation brackets to the extension brackets using the screws and nuts ■...
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Page 14: Install The Blind
INSTALLATION Install the Blind Attach Magnetic Valance Clips for Wood and Natural Elements Blinds ™ The magnetic valance clips are adjustable for quick and easy valance attachment and have multi-position valance adjustment capabilities. To install the magnetic clips, lay the valance face down on a protected surface with the ■... - Page 15 INSTALLATION The magnetic valance clips have a projection adjustment feature. By pulling the clips ■ outward, the clips can provide an additional " projection. Remove the magnetic valance clips from the valance. ➤ Insert a small flat head screwdriver into the slot on one ➤...
- Page 16 INSTALLATION Attach Universal Valance Clips For Alternative Wood and Aluminum Blinds With fully recessed inside mounts or ceiling mounts, the valance clips must be installed before mounting the headrail. Attach valance clips 2" from each end of the headrail. ■ Space additional clip(s) evenly between the two end clips so that the valance clips are no ■...
- Page 17 INSTALLATION Adjust Headrail Tightness If the headrail is loose in the end brackets, bend the ■ tabs on the brackets outward. NOTE: The tabs may also be bent inward if the headrail is difficult to install into the end brackets. If your headrail end brackets do not have adjustable tabs, bend the tabs on the headrail ■...
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Page 18: Complete The Installation
INSTALLATION Complete the Installation Attach the Wand (If Ordered) If the blind was ordered with a wand tilter, attach the wand to the metal shaft. NOTE: Wands may appear different from the illustration, but assembly is the same. Pull the plastic sleeve from the top of the wand and insert it over the metal shaft. ■... - Page 19 INSTALLATION Splice Valances Miters For valances that are spliced, join the two mitered valance pieces together by sliding the valance splice clip onto the back of the valance where the two halves meet. Valance Splice Clip Attach the Valance with Magnetic Valance Clips Align the valance to the headrail.
- Page 20 INSTALLATION Attach the Valance with Universal Valance Clips Tilt the valance to insert its bottom notch into the bottom part of the valance clip. ■ Pulling the valance slightly downward, insert the top notch of the valance into the clip, as ■...
- Page 21 INSTALLATION Attach Hold-Down Brackets (Optional) For wood and alternative wood blinds, the bottom rail will come with pre-drilled " holes ■ and hold down pins that have been inserted in the center of the bottom rail ends. For aluminum blinds, push out the perforated pin plug from each bottom rail end cap using a ballpoint pen or similar pointed object.
- Page 22 INSTALLATION Attach SimpleLift Hold-Down Brackets (Optional) ™ Lower the blind and place the pins from the hold-down brackets into the bottom rail ■ end caps. On the mounting surface, mark the screw holes. ■ Check that the brackets are level and aligned, and attach them using two screws. ■...
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Page 23: Operation
OPERATION Operate the Blind Tilting the Slats Wand tilt: Rotate the wand to tilt the slats to the desired angle. ■ Cord tilt: The two cords with individual tassels are for ■ tilting the slats. Each cord tilts the slats in an alternate direction. - Page 24 OPERATION Raising and Lowering the Blind — UltraGlide Operating System ® For smooth operation, keep the wand or cord close to the slats when raising and lowering the blind. Do not pull the wand or cord away from the blind. To Raise the Blind: Prior to raising or lowering, tilt slats to open position, using ■...
- Page 25 OPERATION Raising and Lowering the Blind — SimpleLift Operating System ™ To Raise the Blind: Prior to raising or lowering, tilt the slats to the open position using the tilt mechanism on the ■ left or right side of the blind. Grasp the bottom rail near the center with one hand while balancing the bottom rail with ■...
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Page 26: Troubleshooting
OPERATION Troubleshooting Problem The blind will not fit into the installation brackets. Solution Make sure the brackets are level and aligned, and the mounting surface is flat. Problem The blind does not tilt. Solution Check that the tilt cords are not tangled or knotted. Check that the ladders have not become disengaged from the tape rolls. -
Page 27: Care
CARE Problem UltraGlide blinds only: The blind will not lower when the wand or cord is ® pulled toward the center of the blind. Solution The pull wand or cord must be in the fully retracted position to engage the lowering mechanism. - Page 28 OPERATION Problem Lift cords are bunching by the safety cord stop. Solution Make sure the slats are in the open position. Raise and lower the blind. Problem Lift cords are stuck or jammed. Solution Check the cords and the moveable pin in the cordlock mechanism inside the headrail of the blind.
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Page 29: Removing The Blind (If Necessary)
CARE Removing the Blind (If Necessary) Fully raise the blind. ■ To remove the valance with magnetic valance clips, see page 17. ■ To remove the valance with universal valance clips, see page 18. ■ Push up on the bottom of the bracket to release the locking tab. ■... -
Page 30: Child Safety
CHILD SAFETY WARNING For more safety information call 1-888-501-8364 in the U.S. or 1-800-265-8000 in Canada. Young children can STRANGLE in cord loops. They can also ■ wrap cords around their necks and STRANGLE. In addition, inner cords can pull out to form a loop, which can STRANGLE a young child. -
Page 31: Cord Cleats
CHILD SAFETY Cord Cleats Hunter Douglas offers cord cleats and we recommend their use. Attach two cord cleats 6" to 12" apart at a height where they will be out of ■ the reach of children. Take into account that a child may stand on furniture attempting to reach the cords. - Page 32 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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