Cadence Valance Return Valance Inserts Left Cadence Corner Thank you for purchasing Hunter Douglas Cadence Soft 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 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 first step, review the mounting types and basic window terminology illustrated below. Molding Head Jamb Jamb...
GETTING STARTED Optional Components Leveling Valance Bracket. These are used to help support the ■ valance if the returns are not long enough to contact the wall. Outside Mount Deluxe L-Bracket without EZ-On Installation ■ Bracket. These are used with the 4 "...
INSTALLATION Valance Assembly Refer to the appropriate section below for your valance: DualFold™ Double-Tiered Valance IMPORTANT: The DualFold Double-Tiered Valance should be assembled upside down. ™ Slip the curved edge of the top valance insert over ■ Valance Assembly Clip the round end of the assembly clip.
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INSTALLATION Insert and slide the assembly clip into the clear grooves on the front of the dust cover. ■ Side View Top Insert Dust Cover Valance Assembly Clip Dust Cover Install the valance corners and the returns. ■ IMPORTANT: Angle the corner as it is inserted into the louvers. Valance Assembly Clip Valance...
INSTALLATION Inside or Ceiling Mount Installation Measure and Mark Installation Bracket Location Mark installation bracket locations between 2" and 4" from each end of the headrail. Evenly ■ space intermediate installation brackets between end installation brackets at 24" to 30" intervals.
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INSTALLATION Align and secure the valance against the ceiling into its finished mounting position. ■ Ceiling/Head Jamb Installation Bracket " DualFold ™ Valance Wall Side " View Louver " " Install the Headrail Center the headrail underneath the installation brackets. ■...
INSTALLATION Outside Mount Installation Center the headrail over the window opening at the desired height. Use a pencil to lightly ■ mark each end of the headrail. Mark the installation bracket locations between 2" and 4" from each end of the headrail. ■...
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INSTALLATION Set the rear of the short valance clip against the back ■ Headrail Back Track track of the headrail and twist them into position. Install the Headrail Center the headrail underneath the installation brackets. ■ Tilt the headrail and insert it into the front edge of the installation brackets. ■...
INSTALLATION Attach Louvers Use the safety wand on the wand assembly (or the chains on a cord and chain control ■ system) to rotate the louver hooks so the slot between the long and the short prong of the carriers are facing you. Louver Push the louver into the hooks until it “snaps”...
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 Stack Blind — Cord and Chain Only Release the tension on the cord with the cord tensioner;...
INSTALLATION Valance Installation — Outside Mount Installations Only After the headrail is installed, determine if the returns reach the back wall. If they do not, you will have to use the leveling brackets. Place one at each end of the valance. Make sure that the headrail assembly is pulled out all the way and remains there while ■...
OPERATION Blind Operation Cord and Wand Operated Traversing. Use the pull ■ Side Stack Split Stack cords attached to the cord tensioner to open or close the vanes (black arrows). Tilting. Twist the safety wand ■ to open or close the vanes (gray arrows).
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OPERATION PermAssure Safety Wand ® Traversing. Push or pull the wand to open or close the vanes. ■ 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. Side Stack Split Stack Open or Close Blind...
Regular light dusting with a feather duster is all the cleaning that is needed in most ■ circumstances. Vacuuming Use a hand-held vacuum with low suction for more thorough dust removal. ■ Spot-Cleaning Spot-clean using a mild detergent solution (Cadence Impressions only). ® ™ ■ Compressed Air You can use compressed air or a hair dryer (cool setting) to blow the dust off your valance.
Fasteners provided in this kit may not be appropriate for all mounting surfaces. ■ Use appropriate anchors for the mounting surface conditions. Only Hunter Douglas supplied cord tensioners and hardware should be used. ■ Replacement parts may be obtained by contacting the Hunter Douglas Consumer...
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