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GETTING STARTED

Installation

Bracket

Cord

Tensioner

Mounting

Brackets

Extension

Bracket

(Optional)

Dust Cover

(Optional)

Dust Cover

Hook-and-Loop Strips

Cord Loop

Cord

Tassel

Fabric

Covered

Headrail

Plastic

End Cap

Fabric

Covered

End Cap

Components for

Optional Valance

Valance Headboard

Valance L-Bracket*

* Outside mounts only. Returns shown here on both sides.

Left return only and right return only can be specified.

Inside mount valances do not have returns.

EasyRise

™

Shade

UltraGlide

Shade

Return*

Hook-and-Loop

Attachment

Valance Fabric

Cord

Tensioner

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Summary of Contents for Design Studio Roman Shades

Page 1: ...Installation Operation Care Roman Shades EasyRise and UltraGlide Lifting Systems ...

Page 2: ...ts Inside Mount without Valance 3 Mount Installation Brackets Inside Mount with Optional Valance 4 Mount Installation Brackets Outside Mount without Valance 5 Mount Installation Brackets Outside Mount with Optional Valance 6 Install the Shade 8 Attach the Valance Fabric If Applicable 10 Attach the Universal Cord Tensioner s 11 Operation Operate the Shade 12 Troubleshooting 13 Care Shade Removal If...

Page 3: ...Covered Headrail Plastic End Cap Fabric Covered End Cap Components for Optional Valance Valance Headboard Valance L Bracket Outside mounts only Returns shown here on both sides Left return only and right return only can be specified Inside mount valances do not have returns EasyRise Shade UltraGlide Shade Return Hook and Loop Attachment Valance Fabric Cord Tensioner Product View ...

Page 4: ...ded to attach the valance headboard Outside mount two 1 screws and two screws are provided per L bracket to attach the brackets to the mounting surface 1 and the valance headboard to the brackets Drywall Anchors Not Provided Use drywall anchors when mounting into drywall Mounting Types and Window Terminology If the installation brackets are mounted correctly the rest of the installation process fo...

Page 5: ...ounting depth for a fully recessed installation is 25 8 Note An approximate depth of 5 is required to fully recess the folds of a completely lowered Hobble shade IMPORTANT The front edges of the installation brackets must be level and aligned after mounting Drill the pilot holes for the mounting screws Use a 1 8 drill bit Be sure you are drilling into a solid surface not drywall If drilling into d...

Page 6: ...oard into the head jamb Starting 2 from each end space the pilot holes no more than 12 apart Locate the holes 11 8 from the back of the headboard so the screws do not interfere with shade installation Be sure you are drilling into a solid surface not drywall If drilling into drywall use drywall anchors Follow the instructions provided with the wall anchors Attach the valance headboard to the head ...

Page 7: ...ing screws The top of the installation brackets should be at the height where you want the top of the headrail to be located If using extension brackets center an extension bracket on each mark to determine where to drill the pilot holes IMPORTANT Extension brackets cannot be used if an optional valance was ordered with the shade or if an optional dust cover was ordered The rear of the installatio...

Page 8: ...ed to the wall or molding under the headboard Mark where the ends of the valance headboard will be located Center the headboard above the window opening at the height to allow enough room for the shade to be mounted below Use a pencil to lightly mark where its ends are located Alternatively measure the width of the valance headboard and use this measurement to determine where the ends of the headb...

Page 9: ...ws provided with your order Check alignment The tops of all L brackets must be aligned and level Mark screw locations for attaching the valance headboard Position the valance headboard on top of the L brackets with its ends aligned with the end marks and the back against the wall The hook and loop material faces front and the staples on the headboard face down Mark the bottom of the headboard the ...

Page 10: ...ation brackets directly into the valance headboard Do not use extension brackets with the shade installation brackets Install the Shade If an optional dust cover was ordered outside mount with no valance only attach hook and loop strips to the top of the headrail Install the strips 1 from each end of the headrail and midway between installation bracket mounting locations Peel the adhesive backing ...

Page 11: ...imizing strip on the headrail that helps to reduce the top light gap This strip may be removed if desired Install the Dust Cover If Applicable Peel the backing from the top of the hook and loop strips With the top of the dust cover facing the room align its ends with the ends of the headrail Tuck the front edge of the dust cover under the folded edge of the fabric on top of the headrail Push the b...

Page 12: ...ric to the return side first Affix the valance returns to the ends of the valance headboard outside mounts only Press the strip of hook and loop material on the valance returns to the hook and loop material on the ends of the headboard Make adjustments as necessary until you are satisfied with the appearance of the valance NOTE Garment tacks are used to secure the pleats on the returns during ship...

Page 13: ... s according to the instructions provided with the Universal Cord Tensioner Installation Kit WARNING It is imperative that the cord tensioner s be properly secured to the wall or window frame to reduce children s access to the cord loop Young children can strangle in cord loops They can also wrap cords around their necks and strangle CAUTION The shade will not operate properly unless the cord tens...

Page 14: ... while lowering move the cord back toward the vertical position and give a slight downward pull until the locking mechanism engages If the shade hits an obstruction as it is lowered it will stop but the cords in each cord rout may become misaligned This may cause the shade to be angled or tilted when fully raised If this occurs do the following Raise the shade slightly Lower the shade completely t...

Page 15: ...nsioner using the components and instructions in the cord tensioner installation kit The cord tensioner must be secured for safety and proper operation Problem EasyRise Only Shades raise at different rates when cord loop is pulled Solution Depending on the size and weight of the shades the clutch ratios may be different More cord travel is required with larger shades than with smaller shades This ...

Page 16: ...er Douglas Design Studio Roman shades spacing from the top of the shade to the first batten or fold may be more or less than the consistent spacing between battens or folds on the rest of the shade This is called top indexing Problem The shade hits an obstruction as it is lowered Solution If the shade hits an obstruction as it is lowered it will stop but the cords in each cord rout may become misa...

Page 17: ...ers to easing the fabric into soft folds across the shade to create a uniform appearance If a shade is left in the raised position with the folds dressed for an extended period the folds may retain their shape over time and may require less dressing Cleaning Procedures The following options are available for cleaning your shade Dusting Light dusting with a feather duster is usually all the cleanin...

Page 18: ...cord loops around their necks Fasteners provided in the cord tensioner installation kit may not be appropriate for all mounting surfaces Use appropriate anchors for the 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 Customer Info...

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Page 20: ... LIMITED WARRANTY Hunter Douglas window fashion products are covered for defects in materials workmanship or failure to operate for as long as the original retail purchaser owns the product unless shorter periods are provided below All internal mechanisms Components and brackets Fabric delamination Operational cords for a full 7 years from the date of purchase Repairs and or replacements will be m...

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