CONTENTS GETTING STARTED Product Views ................1 Tools and Fasteners Needed ..........3 INSTALLATION Installation Overview ............4 Mount the Installation Brackets — Inside Mount ....5 Mount the Installation Brackets — Outside Mount .....6 Install the Shade ..............7 Attach the Hold-Down Brackets (Optional) ......7 Attach the Universal Cord Tensioner —...
GETTING STARTED Thank you for purchasing Hunter Douglas Solera Soft Shades. With proper installation, ® operation, and care, your new shades will provide years of beauty and performance. Please thoroughly review this instruction booklet and the enclosed packing list before beginning the installation.
GETTING STARTED Installation Overview Your order will include installation brackets specific to your shade. The number of ■ installation brackets required varies with headrail width, as shown in the table below. Shade Brackets Width Required Installation 15" – 36" Bracket "...
INSTALLATION Mount the Installation Brackets — Inside Mount Mark 3" in from each jamb. ■ If more than two installation brackets came with your order, space additional ➤ bracket(s)evenly between the two end brackets and mark their location. Mount into wood whenever possible.
INSTALLATION Mount the Installation Brackets — Outside Mount Center the headrail over the window opening at the desired height. 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 ➤...
INSTALLATION Attach the installation/extension brackets using the screws ■ provided. CAUTION: The rear of the installation brackets must be flush against a flat mounting surface. Do not mount installation brackets on curved molding. When using extension brackets, attach the installation brackets ■...
INSTALLATION Attach the Universal Cord Tensioner — EasyRise Only ™ Before you proceed, you must first slide the cord tensioner to the bottom of the cord loop. Universal Insert a small screwdriver, punch, or awl through the ■ Cord screw hole at the bottom of the cord tensioner. Tensioner Move the screw hole down to the indicator line to ■...
OPERATION Operate the Shade Top-down/bottom-up shades have two cords (except LiteRise shades). The right cord ® operates the middle rail and left cord operates the bottom rail. IMPORTANT: You must first lower the bottom rail before lowering the middle rail. Likewise, you must raise the middle rail before raising the bottom rail.
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OPERATION To Raise the Shade Pull the cord straight down. ■ With each stroke the shade partially ➤ raises. Allow the cord to retract after each ➤ downward stroke. Use multiple strokes until the shade ➤ reaches the desired position. To Raise: Pull the cord straight down with short strokes.
OPERATION Troubleshooting Problem The shade will not fit into the installation brackets. Solution Check that the installation brackets are level and aligned. Shim the installation brackets to level the headrail, if necessary. Shims are provided. Be sure the heads of the screws are flush against the installation bracket. Check that the headrail is completely inserted into the installation brackets.
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OPERATION Problem The shade drop is too low or too high or the middle rail on a Top-Down/ Bottom-Up is too low or uneven. Solution Unsnap the fabric flap on the bottom rail. ■ Each cord can be adjusted. ■ Begin by sliding the cord wedge(s) to release the cord.
CARE Removing the Shade (If Necessary) Raise the shade completely. ■ Support the headrail so that it does not fall. Push up ■ on the headrail and use your finger or a flat blade screwdriver to release the bottom tab on the installation brackets.
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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