CONTENTS Getting Started: Product View ................1 Tools and Fasteners Needed ............2 Unpack the Components ............2 Mounting Types and Window Terminology ........3 Installation: Mount the Installation Brackets — Inside/Ceiling Mount ....4 Mount the Installation Brackets — Outside Mount ...... 7 Bracket Locations —...
(Provided) Each Extension Bracket) Unpack the Components Make sure you have clean hands or wear disposable gloves when handling Luminette fabric. ■ To avoid wrinkling the fabric, do not fold it or drape it over furniture. One or more fabric panels may be packaged in a carton.
GETTING STARTED Mounting Types and Window Terminology If the installation brackets are mounted correctly, the rest of the installation process follows easily. To prepare for this important first step, review the mounting types and basic window terminology illustrated below. Molding (or Wall) Head Jamb Jamb Jamb...
INSTALLATION Mount the Installation Brackets — Inside/Ceiling Mount If you are mounting on corner or bay windows, refer to “Bracket Locations — Corner and Bay Windows” on page 11 for specific bracket locations. Return to this page after identifying the location. Your order will include the appropriate number of inside/ceiling mount installation brackets.
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INSTALLATION Mark where to drill holes for the screws. ■ IMPORTANT: The front edges of the brackets must align to each other. Align the outside edge of the end ➤ 5" brackets on your marks, then mark each of the screw holes. Centre any 1"...
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INSTALLATION Mount the Brackets Drill the screw holes using a " drill bit. ■ CAUTION: Use drywall anchors when mounting into drywall. Attach the installation brackets using the screws provided. ■ IMPORTANT: For proper operation, the headrail must be mounted level. Use a laser level to check that the installation brackets are level and aligned.
INSTALLATION Mount the Installation Brackets — Outside Mount If you are mounting on corner or bay windows, refer to “Bracket Locations — Corner and Bay Windows” on page 11 for specific bracket locations. Return to this page after identifying the bracket locations.
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INSTALLATION Measure and Mark Bracket Locations Position the SofTrak headrail over the window or door opening at the ordered height, found ■ ™ on the headrail label. Use a pencil to lightly mark each end of the headrail. Alternatively, measure the width of the headrail and use that width to mark the headrail ➤...
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INSTALLATION Mark where to drill holes for the installation screws. ■ A minimum of 1 " flat vertical surface is required for spacer block installation and ➤ " flat vertical surface is required for installation with extension brackets. Align the spacer blocks or extension brackets on your height marks. ➤...
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INSTALLATION For extension bracket installation, you may cut off any unneeded length (before ➤ mounting) at indentations stamped into the brackets between each set of holes. Each two-hole section is " in length. IMPORTANT: For proper operation, the SofTrak headrail must be mounted level. Use ™...
INSTALLATION Extension Brackets Slide the base covers onto each extension bracket. ■ If necessary, use scissors to trim the flat bracket cover to length. Slide a cover onto ■ each bracket. Attach inside/ceiling mount installation brackets using the screws and speed nuts provided. ■...
INSTALLATION Install the SofTrak Headrail ™ If you ordered an optional Traveling Wand , it may be ™ Locking necessary to attach the wand to the SofTrak headrail. ™ Refer to “Install the Traveling Wand (Optional)” on page 14. Locking Screw Push up on the locking screws.
INSTALLATION Side-by-Side (Abutted) Installations (Simulated Split Stack) A simulated split stack (the fabric opens in the Non-Control Non-Control End Cap End Cap centre) is two side stack systems installed with " the non-control ends side-by-side. Adjust the SofTrak headrails according ■...
INSTALLATION Install the Traveling Wand (Optional) ™ If you ordered a Traveling Wand , it may be necessary to attach the wand to the SofTrak ™ ™ headrail. 1. Slide the cover off the top of the wand and remove the hook. 2.
INSTALLATION Attach the Fabric Panel(s) Tube Preparations Use the wand to rotate the pinion clips perpendicular to the headrail. ■ Pull the cord or use the Traveling Wand to move the fabric carriers to ■ ™ the fully stacked position. Stand the tube on end on a clean surface with the valance at the top. ■...
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INSTALLATION Swivel Plates Swivel plates are right- and left-specific, marked by an R or an L. The swivel plates are packaged with the product’s hardware. Snap the rivet on the swivel plate into the clip ■ on the front of the control end cap. Swivel plates Clip attached on the left will have STD L stamped on Rivet...
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INSTALLATION Attach the End Treatment(s) to the Swivel Plate(s) Hold the end treatment near the swivel plate at a ■ height where the end vanes hang straight and the top of the end treatment is approximately " above the Swivel top of the swivel plate.
OPERATION Traverse the Fabric (Not Applicable on Sidelights) IMPORTANT: The vanes must always be open when traversing the fabric. Use the operating cord or Traveling Wand to traverse the fabric. Refer to the illustrations ■ ™ below. The fabric should move easily and not stick or jam at any point along the SofTrak headrail.
OPERATION Troubleshooting Problem The fabric does not traverse, or does not traverse easily. Solution Tilt the vanes to the fully opened position before traversing. Check that the installation brackets are level, their front edges are aligned, and there are no obstructions to the movement of the fabric (i.e., the cord is not caught in the brackets).
Should you need to remove your fabric or headrail, refer to the following instructions. Remove the Fabric from the Headrail IMPORTANT: Make sure you have clean hands or wear disposable gloves when handling Luminette fabric. Select an area in the home where the fabric can be laid flat. To avoid ®...
CAUTION: Do not use a brush attachment or rigorous vacuuming since either could distort the fabric. Electrostatic Cleaning CAUTION: Do not use electrostatic cleaning devices on any Luminette product. Spot-Cleaning To reduce the potential for permanent staining, spots should be treated and cleaned as soon as possible with a clothing stain pre-treatment solution.
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IMPORTANT: Both sides of each Luminette room-darkening vane need to be cleaned. ® This is not necessary on Luminette translucent vanes. When cleaning the face fabric from the front, close the vanes to the right and use a 4" ■...
Such variations, like those just mentioned, are normal, acceptable quality. ■ Additional Product Enhancements Luminette face fabric is available by the yard in widths up to 123", for creating such ■ accessories as top and side treatments, specialty shapes, table rounds, and bed skirts.
CHILD SAFETY Warning WARNING For more safety information call 1-888-501-8364 in the U.S. or 1-866-662-0666 in Canada or go to www.healthcanada.gc.ca/blindcords. 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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If you are not thoroughly satisfied with our product, simply contact Hunter Douglas Canada LP at 1-800-265-8000 in Brampton or visit hunterdouglas.ca. In support of this policy of consumer satisfaction, Hunter Douglas Canada LP offers the following Lifetime Limited Warranty.*...
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