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  • Page 1 Installation and Care Instructions Duette and Applause ® ® Honeycomb Shades Vertiglide Shades ™...

  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    Once in your window, it will provide you with a lifetime of beauty and trouble-free use. For assistance, call the Hunter Douglas Customer Information Center at 1-888-501-8364 Visit our Web site at hunterdouglas.com...

  • Page 3: Getting Started

    GETTING STARTED Remove the shade from the package. Keep the packaging until the shade operates to ■ your satisfaction. Locate the packaging label attached to the side or end of the shipping carton which ■ contains your shade information. ■ Read these instructions all the way through to acquaint yourself with the installation procedures.

  • Page 4: Vertiglide ™ Parts Overview

    VERTIGLIDE PARTS OVERVIEW ™ Left Stack With Sydney Aluminum Valance Shown Valance Return Valance Clip Valance (Sydney Aluminum Valance) Valance Corner End Cap Moving Rail Extension End Plate Bracket Bracket Assembly (Optional) Inside Mount Spacer Shim Cord Tensioner Block Cord (Optional) Mounting Bracket...

  • Page 5: Materials Required

    MATERIALS REQUIRED Materials Supplied With The Order Check to make sure you have all the materials listed for the number of shades you are installing and for the type(s) of installation. The contents of your hardware package may vary depending upon how the shade was ordered and whether the shade is mounted inside or outside the window or door opening or mounted to the ceiling.

  • Page 6: Tools Required

    Your Vertiglide™ Shade As Shipped (Right Stack Shown) Stationary Rail Bracket Moving Rail Bracket Headrail Snap Pin Stationary Rail Moving Rail Bottom Bracket End Plates Roller Clips/Fabric Clips (Attached To Fabric) Inside Mount Adaptor (For Inside Mounted Shades Only) Cord Tensioner TOOLS REQUIRED Flat blade and Phillips screwdrivers ■...
  • Page 7 OUTSIDE MOUNT INSTALLATION For inside and ceiling mount installations, see page 19. For traditional (on the floor) inside and outside mount installations, see page 33.

  • Page 8: Outside Mount - Bracket Installation

    OUTSIDE MOUNT — BRACKET INSTALLATION Bracket Spacing Measure and mark where to attach the installation brackets. Place installation ■ brackets 8" in from the ends of the shade. Space additional brackets evenly between the two end brackets. ■ 8" 8" Space Evenly Space Evenly Installation Brackets...
  • Page 9 Outside Mount With Spacer Blocks Each spacer block projects installation ■ brackets " away from the mounting surface. Spacer Spacer blocks can be useful for above- Blocks trim installations. " ■ Place the top of the spacer block a minimum Minimum of 1 "...

  • Page 10: Outside Mount - Rail Installation

    OUTSIDE MOUNT — RAIL INSTALLATION Install The Headrail NOTE: The headrail will not slide in the mounting brackets once installed. Measure and mark the centerpoint on ■ the mounting surface. Front O f Measure and mark the Shade ■ headrail’s centerpoint. Mounting Align the headrail to the matching ■...
  • Page 11 Assemble The Moving Rail(s) Side Stack (Left And Right) Insert the ■ moving rail bracket into the moving rail. If attached, remove the snap pin located in the moving rail. Slide the moving rail bracket into the moving rail. Replace the snap pin through both the moving rail and the moving rail bracket.
  • Page 12 Install The Vertical Rails (Left Stack Side Stack (Left And Right) Illustrated) Front Of Headrail Remove the end plate from the End Plate stationary side of the headrail, if attached (for a left stack, remove the left end plate; for a right stack, remove the right end plate).
  • Page 13 Install the stationary rail. The stationary rail bracket has two slots at the top. The back tracks of the headrail fit into these slots. Top Of Stationary Rail Bracket Insert the bracket into the back track of the headrail as shown. Twist the rail 90 º...
  • Page 14 Center Stack Pick up all the rails and fabric and slide the rollers of the right moving rail onto the left side of the headrail. Slide the rail clips onto the appropriate front track in the headrail. " fabric – back groove "...
  • Page 15 Install the cord tensioner. Unwind the cord and spring from the right end plate. Slide the cord tensioner into Plate the channel at the front of the headrail. Attach the right end plate. NOTE: You will adjust the cord Spring tensioner later.
  • Page 16 Pick up the left set of rails and fabric and slide the rollers of the moving rail bracket onto the rear track of the headrail. Slide the rail clips onto the appropriate front track in the headrail. " fabric – back groove "...
  • Page 17 Make sure the bracket aligns with the end of the headrail. NOTE: It may be necessary to use a screwdriver and mallet to move the bracket to the end of the headrail. Install the left end plate. Install the right fabric panel and stationary rail in a similar fashion as previously described (Steps 3 - 6).

  • Page 18: Outside Mount - Stationary Rail Bottom Bracket Attachment

    OUTSIDE MOUNT — STATIONARY RAIL BOTTOM BRACKET ATTACHMENT Secure The Stationary Rails Side Stack (Left And Right) And Split Stack Use a level to ensure that the stationary ■ rail is exactly vertical when viewed from both the front and the side. Secure the screw through the bracket ■...
  • Page 19 INSIDE AND CEILING MOUNT INSTALLATION...

  • Page 20: Inside Mount - Bracket Installation

    INSIDE MOUNT — BRACKET INSTALLATION Mount The Brackets Bracket Spacing ■ Measure and mark where to attach the installation brackets. Place installation brackets 8" in from the ends of the shade. Space additional brackets evenly between the two end brackets. ■...
  • Page 21 Inside Mount/Ceiling Mount Position the installation brackets and ■ shims so the tops of the brackets attach 8" to a flat horizontal surface. Shim ■ Measure and mark all bracket locations. Use the chart below for your measurements. Use a level to ensure that the brackets ■...

  • Page 22: Inside Mount - Headrail Preparation

    INSIDE MOUNT — HEADRAIL PREPARATION Install The Components Into The Headrail Side Stack - Left Stack See the illustration at right for the order of components as they are installed in the headrail. Moving Rail Bracket Rail Clips Headrail Stationary Side End Plate Detach the rail clips from the fabric clips.
  • Page 23 Tighten the stationary side end plate, which is loosely attached to the left (stationary) side of the headrail. Front Of Headrail Stationary Side End Plate Slide the rail clips onto the appropriate groove in the front track. " fabric – back groove "...
  • Page 24 Unwind the cord wrapped around the right end plate. The cord tensioner is Plate attached to the end of the cord. Cord Tensioner Slide the cord tensioner down the cord tensioner slot on the right end of the headrail. Screw the cord tensioner end plate onto the headrail.
  • Page 25 Center Stack Spring Follow the steps starting ■ on page 22. Spring See the illustration at right for the ■ order of components as they are installed in the headrail. Rail Clips Rail Clips Moving Rail Bracket Moving Rail Bracket Headrail End Plate Headrail...

  • Page 26: Inside Mount - Headrail Installation

    INSIDE MOUNT — HEADRAIL INSTALLATION Install The Headrail Hold the headrail parallel to the Front O f installation brackets. The front of the Shade brackets should be under the front groove on the top of the rail. Push the headrail straight up. Mounting Headrail Bracket...

  • Page 27: Inside Mount - Vertical Rails Installation

    INSIDE MOUNT — VERTICAL RAILS INSTALLATION Prepare The Vertical Rails Side Stack (Left And Right) And Split Stack Install The Stationary Rail Bottom Bracket NOTE: Do not insert the bracket completely. Leave at least " of the bracket showing below the stationary rail. Insert the stationary rail bottom bracket into the bottom of the stationary rail.
  • Page 28 Install The Vertical Rails Side Stack (Left And Right) And Split Stack Install The Stationary Rail(s) ■ Side Stack: Pick up all the rails and fabric as one unit. ■ Split Stack: Pick up all the left panel rails and fabric as one unit, repeat with the right panel of rails and fabric.
  • Page 29 Install The Moving Rail Bracket(s) Side Stack (Left And Right), Split Stack, And Center Stack Slide the moving rail bracket (located in the headrail) into the moving rail. Remove the snap pin, located in the ■ moving rail or loose in the parts bag. Slide the moving rail bracket into the ■...
  • Page 30 Attach The Fabric Clips To The Rail Clips In The Headrail Side Stack (Left And Right), Split Stack, And Center Stack Insert the top of each fabric clip into the corresponding rail clip (located in the headrail). NOTE: For split stack shades, repeat this step for the right fabric panel.

  • Page 31: Inside Mount - Stationary Rail Bottom Bracket Attachment

    INSIDE MOUNT — STATIONARY RAIL BOTTOM BRACKET ATTACHMENT Secure The Stationary Rail(s) Side Stack (Left And Right) And Split Stack Use a level to ensure the stationary ■ rail is exactly vertical when viewed from both the front and the side. Secure the screw through the ■...
  • Page 33 TRADITIONAL (ON THE FLOOR) INSIDE AND OUTSIDE MOUNT INSTALLATION...

  • Page 34: Traditional Mount - Bracket Installation

    TRADITIONAL MOUNT — BRACKET INSTALLATION ■ For Outside Mounts: Follow the instructions on pages 8-9 for installing the installation brackets. ■ For Inside Mounts: Follow the instructions on pages 20-21 for installing the installation brackets. Larger installations will require two people. ■...
  • Page 35 Install The Moving Rail Bracket Side Stack (Left And Right) Insert the moving rail bracket into the moving rail. If attached, remove the snap pin ■ located in the moving rail. Slide the moving rail bracket into the ■ moving rail. ■...

  • Page 36: Traditional Mount - Vertical Rails Installation

    TRADITIONAL MOUNT — VERTICAL RAILS INSTALLATION Side Stack (Left And Right) And Split Stack (Left Stack Illustrated) Front Of Headrail Remove the end plate from the stationary side of the headrail, if End Plate attached. For a Left Stack, remove the left end plate;...
  • Page 37 Side Stack (Left And Right) And Split Stack Gather all the rails and fabric and slide the rollers of the moving rail bracket onto the rear track of the headrail. Slide the rail clips onto the appropriate groove in the front track. "...

  • Page 38: Traditional Mount - Headrail Installation

    Attach the stationary rail side end plate. Install the cord tensioner. Unwind the cord and spring from the right end plate. Slide the cord tensioner into the channel at the front of the headrail. Attach the right end plate. NOTE: You will adjust the cord tensioner later.
  • Page 39 Measure and mark the ■ headrail’s centerpoint. Gather up all the rails and fabric ■ as one unit. Align the headrail mark to the ■ matching mark on the mounting Front O f surface, then install. Shade Slip the headrail into the installation Mounting brackets so the front of the bracket Bracket...

  • Page 40: Traditional Mount - Stationary Rail Bottom Bracket Attachment

    TRADITIONAL MOUNT — STATIONARY RAIL BOTTOM BRACKET ATTACHMENT Outside Mount Side Stack (Left And Right) And Split Stack Use a level to ensure that the ■ stationary rail is exactly vertical when viewed from both the front and the side. Secure the screw through the bracket ■...
  • Page 41 Inside Mount Side Stack (Left And Right) And Split Stack ■ Use a level to ensure the stationary rail is exactly vertical when viewed from both the front and the side. Stationary Rail Secure the screw through the ■ Bottom Bracket bracket and into the bottom of the mounting surface.
  • Page 43 FINAL ADJUSTMENTS...

  • Page 44: Shade Adjustment

    SHADE ADJUSTMENT Remove Excess Cord Pull on the end of the cord at the cord tensioner to release the slip knot. Slip Knot Pull cord to create tension. Re-tie a knot at the cord tensioner. Trim the excess cord. Adjust The Cord Tension Test The Shade Move the moving rail to check the shade tension.
  • Page 45 Adjust The Vertical Alignment Check to see if the vertical rail is aligned. If not, locate the adjusting lever on the moving rail bracket. TIP: When adjusting the moving rail, it is much easier to adjust if the cord tension is minimal. To fine-tune the adjustments, do not loosen the tension.

  • Page 46: Valance And Handle(S) Attachment

    VALANCE AND HANDLE(S) ATTACHMENT Sydney (Aluminum) Valance Attach The Valance Clips To The Valance Attach the valance clips to the valance ■ as shown. On wider shades: ■ Lay the two pieces of the valance on a flat surface and butt together. Attach a valance clip at the seam to ■...
  • Page 47 Stratford (Alternative Wood) Valance Attach The Valance Clips To The Headrail Slide the the valance clip under the ■ back lip of the headrail. Rotate the valance down to snap the ■ clips into place on the headrail. Keep a minimum of 3" between the end ■...

  • Page 48: Care And Cleaning

    Attach The Handle(s) If the handle is not already attached to the shade, do the following: Position the handle so the holes on the flat ■ portion of the handle are aligned with the screw holes on the moving rail. The curve of the handle should face out, away from Front the fabric.
  • Page 49 Spot-Cleaning ■ Prepare a solution of warm water and a mild detergent. Dampen a clean cloth in the solution and wring it out. ■ Dab the spot with the dampened cloth until it is gone. Do not rub the fabric. ■...

  • Page 50: Troubleshooting Procedures

    TROUBLESHOOTING PROCEDURES Problem Symptom/Solution The shade binds or moves If the shade does not slide with ease, you ■ with difficulty. may need to adjust the cord tension. Slide the cord tensioner away from the fabric stack slightly to decrease the tension.
  • Page 51 A fabric carrier needs to Place each carrier between a pair of ■ be reattached. fabric cells. Align the ■ Fabric Carrier hole in the fabric carrier with the hole in the fabric cells. Snap the carrier closed by pinching the ■...
  • Page 52 Questions? Call the Hunter Douglas Customer Information Center at 1-888-501-8364 Visit our Web site at hunterdouglas.com © 2002, 2006 Hunter Douglas Inc. ® Registered trademark of Hunter Douglas Inc. ™Trademark of Hunter Douglas Inc. Patented in the U.S. and foreign countries.

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