GETTING STARTED Thank you for purchasing LEVOLOR PREMIER Cellular Vertical Shades. With proper installation, ® ™ Do Not operation, and care, your new shades will provide years of beauty and performance. Unwrap Cords To get started, unpack the shade and remove all foam/packaging materials. Check that all parts shown on the packing list are included with the order.
INSTALLATION INSTALLATION Installation Overview Installation of Vertiglide shades varies based on the shade mounting type, stacking design, and the valance type selected. ™ Mounting Types and Window Terminology Review the mounting types and basic window terminology illustrated below. Determine if your shade is an outside mount or ■...
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INSTALLATION INSTALLATION Valance Types Determine the type of valance you are installing with your shade: Aluminum or Traditional. ■ Valance Clips Sydney III Aluminum Valance " Pleat Size " Pleat Corner Size End Cap Return Valance Clips Grandover Alternative Wood Valance Dovetail Brackets "...
INSTALLATION INSTALLATION Outside Mount Mount the Installation Brackets Headrail End Marks Center the headrail over the window opening ■ at the desired height. Use a pencil to lightly 8" Space Evenly Space Evenly 8" mark each end of the headrail. Window/Door Opening Alternatively, measure the width of the ➤...
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INSTALLATION INSTALLATION If using extension brackets, attach an installation bracket to the underside of each extension ■ bracket using the provided screws and speed nuts. If using spacer blocks, first attach the installation bracket to the ⁄ " spacer block before ■...
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INSTALLATION INSTALLATION Mount the Headrail NOTE: A right stack design is shown throughout these instructions. Procedures for a left stack design are the same but at opposite sides of the fabric stack and headrail. First, remove the moving rail bracket from the headrail. ■...
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INSTALLATION INSTALLATION Prepare the Fabric Stack Left Stack At the top of the fabric stack, a stationary rail bracket will be installed into the Shown stationary rail and the moving rail bracket will be installed into the moving rail. In addition, a stationary rail bottom bracket will be installed into the bottom of the stationary rail.
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INSTALLATION INSTALLATION Insert the stationary rail bottom bracket into the bottom of the stationary rail. ■ The bracket fits into grooves at the bottom of the rail. ➤ Insert the bracket with the mounting flanges to the back, away from the fabric stack as shown in the photos. Do not seat ➤...
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INSTALLATION INSTALLATION Install the Rails and Fabric Stack into the Headrail Review the diagram at right to familiarize yourself with where the moving rail rollers and fabric carrier wheels fit inside the ■ headrail. FRONT Moving Rail Clear Stem Black Stem Rollers Fabric Carriers Fabric Carriers...
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INSTALLATION INSTALLATION Slide the moving rail bracket and fabric carriers far enough into the headrail to hook the stationary rail bracket in place. ■ Tilt the bottom of the stationary rail toward you and hook the bracket to the headrail as illustrated. ➤...
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INSTALLATION INSTALLATION Secure the stationary rail bracket using the provided small screw. Hold the ■ bracket in place and screw through either of the two holes on the bracket. NOTE: Two #8 x ⁄ " pan head screws are provided; one is a spare. Set Cord Tension Unwrap the cord from the orange cord organizer.
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INSTALLATION INSTALLATION Thread cord through Cord Guide Carrier. ■ Study the cording diagram below. The cords are connected to the end plate that is opposite the fabric stack. (In the ■ illustration, the two cords are shaded differently to make the routing easier to follow.) One of the ends with washer is anchored to the end plate at the first slot from the rear.
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INSTALLATION INSTALLATION Position the cords. ■ Pull the orange cord threader through the large square opening on the endplate. ➤ Pull both cords into the primary slot in the endplate. ➤ Cut off the orange cord threader ABOVE the cord washers. One washer is the anchor washer. It will remain in the ➤...
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INSTALLATION INSTALLATION Cut the washer from the end of the other cord and tie the cord to the metal cord tensioner using a square knot. Trim the end ■ of the cord to about ⁄ ” . IMPORTANT: Make sure the back arm of the cord tensioner is fully seated into the front headrail channel. Adjust the moving rail to vertical, if necessary.
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INSTALLATION INSTALLATION Tension the cord. ■ IMPORTANT: When the cord is properly tensioned, the moving rail slides easily yet holds its position anywhere along its travel. Slide the cord tensioner along its channel in the headrail until the cord is taut. ➤...
INSTALLATION INSTALLATION Inside/Ceiling Mount Mount the Installation Brackets Mark 8" in from each jamb. This marks the center points of the two end brackets. ■ Mark the locations of any additional brackets, spaced evenly between the two end brackets. ➤ 8"...
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INSTALLATION INSTALLATION Mount the Headrail Mount the headrail into the installation brackets. Do not remove any components from the headrail.Both end plates should ■ remain attached to the ends of the headrail. Place the front groove on the headrail onto the front lip of the installation bracket. ➤...
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INSTALLATION INSTALLATION Prepare the Fabric Stack Insert the stationary rail bracket into the vertical rail on the side where the fabric stacks. ■ The bracket fits into the grooves on the rear of the vertical rail. ➤ Insert the bracket until it is seated and the bracket catch snaps into the hole on the back of the rail. Check that the bracket ➤...
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INSTALLATION INSTALLATION Install the Rails and Fabric Stack into the Headrail Rear Grooves Insert the moving rail onto the moving rail bracket. ■ The bracket fits into the grooves on the rear of the vertical rail. Be sure to fit the bracket ➤...
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INSTALLATION INSTALLATION Hook the stationary rail bracket in place. ■ Hook the stationary rail bracket to the headrail as illustrated. ➤ Move the stationary rail flush against the jamb. ➤ Stationary You may allow the stationary rail to hang freely. Rail Bracket ➤...
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INSTALLATION INSTALLATION Secure the stationary rail bracket using the provided small screw. Hold the bracket ■ in place and screw through either of the two holes on the bracket. NOTE: Two #8 x ⁄ " pan head screws are provided; one is a spare. Set Cord Tension Unwrap the cord from the orange cord organizer.
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INSTALLATION INSTALLATION Thread cord through Cord Guide Carrier. ■ Study the cording diagram below. The cords are connected to the end plate that is opposite the fabric stack. (In the ■ illustration, the two cords are shaded differently to make the routing easier to follow.) One of the ends with washer is anchored to the end plate at the first slot from the rear.
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INSTALLATION INSTALLATION Position the cords. ■ Pull the orange cord threader through the large square opening on the endplate. ➤ Pull both cords into the primary slot in the endplate. ➤ Cut off the orange cord threader ABOVE the cord washers. One washer is the anchor washer. It will remain in the ➤...
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INSTALLATION INSTALLATION Remove slack from the cord by moving the cord tensioner away from the end ■ plate it is looped around. If the tensioner must be moved more than one-third of the headrail width away ➤ from its end plate to remove slack, re-tie the knot and trim the excess cord. Do not put tension on the cords at this time.
INSTALLATION INSTALLATION Valance Attachment Attach Valance Clips Attach the valance clips to the headrail. ■ Position the bottom of the valance clip under ➤ the bottom lip of the headrail. Headrail Valance Rotate the valance clip up to snap it into ➤...
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INSTALLATION INSTALLATION Wider shades with two-piece valances: Splice the two pieces together using ■ the valance splice. Lay the two pieces face-down on a flat surface with the valance splice ➤ between them, as shown at right. Insert the valance splice into one of the sections. ➤...
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INSTALLATION INSTALLATION TIP: Tap the valance at each clip to assure that the valance is securely attached to the valance clips and the clips are securely attached to the headrail. Outside Mount Inside Mount Traditional Valance Outside mounts and non-flush inside mounts only: Use the valance corner brackets to ■...
INSTALLATION INSTALLATION Attach the valance to the dovetail brackets, as shown below. ■ Place the top groove of the valance into the top of the dovetail bracket. ➤ Rotate the valance down and squeeze the dovetail bracket against the valance to snap it in place. ➤...
INSTALLATION OPERATION Operating the Shade Use the handle to traverse the shade to the desired position. ■ A magnet in the moving rail will secure the shade in the fully closed position. ■ Left Stack Right Stack...
INSTALLATION TROUBLESHOOTING Troubleshooting If your shade is not operating correctly: Refer to the following troubleshooting procedures for specific solutions for your shade. ■ If questions remain, please contact LEVOLOR PREMIER Customer Support at 1-800-478-1538. ® ™ Problem The installation brackets do not allow enough clearance for the shade to clear moldings or door handle(s).
“Install the Rails and Fabric Stack into the Headrail” on page 10 (OB) or “Install the Rails and Fabric Stack into the Headrail” on page 20 (IB). Cleaning Procedures LEVOLOR PREMIER Cellular Shades are made of anti-static, dust-resistant fabric which repels dirt and dust. For most cellular ®...
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INSTALLATION CARE Headrail Cleaning CAUTION: Never use abrasive cleaning methods or harsh chemicals. Dampen a soft, clean cloth in warm water and wring it out. ■ Gently wipe the headrail to remove dirt and dust. ■...
INSTALLATION CHILD SAFETY WARNING ADVERTENCIA Products with a Damaged, Productos con un Dispositivo Loose, or Missing Tension Tensor Dañado, Suelto o Device Pose a Strangulation Austente Presentan un Riesgo Risk to Children. de Estrangulatmiento Para los Niños. This Window Blind is equipped with a Tension Device Esta Persiana está...
• LEVOLOR PREMIER motorization components reinstallation. are covered for 5 years from the date of purchase. LEVOLOR PREMIER (or its licensed fabricator/distributor) will repair or replace the product or components found to be defective. TO OBTAIN WARRANTY SERVICE: • Contact your original dealer (place of purchase) for warranty assistance.
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