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Installation 

 Operation 

 Care

Silhouette

®

 Window Shadings

Hard-Wired Motorized Operation

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Page 1: ...Installation Operation Care Silhouette Window Shadings Hard Wired Motorized Operation ...

Page 2: ...s or their respective owners Getting Started Product View 1 Tools and Fasteners Needed 2 Installation Installation Overview 3 Mount the Installation Brackets Inside Mount 4 Mount the Installation Brackets Outside Mount 5 Install the Shading 7 Operation Operate the Shading 9 Further Reference 9 Troubleshooting 10 Care Removing the Shading 14 Cleaning Procedures 14 Warranty Back Cover ...

Page 3: ...GETTING STARTED 1 GETTING STARTED 1 Product View Installation Brackets Magnetic Hold Down Brackets Optional Headrail Wires from Motor Bottom Rail ...

Page 4: ...tective plastic cover on the headrail until after each shading is installed Tools and Fasteners Needed Flat blade and Phillips screwdrivers Heavy duty scissors Level laser level is recommended Measuring tape and pencil Pliers Power drill 3 32 drill bit and 1 4 hex driver Wire stripper In addition you will need fasteners designed to work with the specific mounting surface s 6 Hex Head Screws Provid...

Page 5: ...or this important first step review the mounting types and basic window terminology illustrated below IMPORTANT Always check local electrical codes before completing any wiring Refer to the appropriate page below based on the mounting type chosen for the shadings Inside Mount Page 4 Outside Mount Page 5 Outside Mount Shading mounts outside window opening Inside Mount Shading fits within window ope...

Page 6: ...screw hole locations The minimum casement depth for installation brackets is 1 Mark the rear set of installation bracket holes with shallow mounting depths The minimum casement depth for a fully recessed mount is 35 16 for the Classic headrail 2 and 3 vane sizes except Grandiose and 33 4 for the Quartette headrail 4 vane size and Grandiose Mark the front set of bracket holes when depth permits Add...

Page 7: ...ackets Outside Mount Mount the Installation Brackets Center the headrail over the window opening at the desired height Use a pencil to lightly mark each end of the headrail on the mounting surface Alternatively measure the width of the headrail and use that width to mark the headrail end points over the window opening Mark 2 to 3 from each end of the headrail for bracket location If more than two ...

Page 8: ...lding Drill the screw holes using a 3 32 drill bit CAUTION Use drywall anchors when mounting into drywall Attach the installation or extension brackets using the screws provided IMPORTANT The tops of the installation brackets or extension brackets must be level with their front edges aligned If using spacer blocks attach the spacer block s and installation bracket to a flat vertical mounting surfa...

Page 9: ...e shading s moving parts Trim excess wire IMPORTANT Always check local electrical codes before completing any wiring CAUTION Be sure the wires do not become pinched by the brackets or headrail during installation Damage or overheating of components could result Mount the Headrail Peel back the protective covering from the top of the fabric covered headrail Leave the rest of the protective covering...

Page 10: ...om the fabric covered headrail Attach the Dust Cover Optional for Outside Mounts The dust cover is used to protect the top of the headrail from exposure on outside mounted shadings Cut the dust cover to desired width Remove the paper backing on one side of the hook and loop fastener dots Apply the dots to the installation brackets on each end of the shading Remove the remaining paper backing from ...

Page 11: ...leshooting solution for the problem The shading raises or lowers unevenly the fabric rubs against one end of the headrail or the bottom rail is uneven when fully raised on page 13 IMPORTANT If the bottom rail stops before reaching the desired bottom or upper position or the bottom rail keeps moving after reaching the desired bottom or upper position see the Travel Limit procedures on pages 11 and ...

Page 12: ...ng the shading again Check that wiring run guideline lengths have not been exceeded Problem The motor seems to be running with difficulty or sounds like it is straining Solution Check that inside mounted shadings are not installed too tightly into the window opening Make sure there is clearance between the ends of the shading and the window casement Check that the installation brackets are level a...

Page 13: ...ap These buttons are used to adjust the shading s travel limits Adjust Bottom Travel Limit Push the yellow button in until it clicks into a recessed position If the bottom rail stops before the desired bottom position Lower the bottom rail to the desired bottom position Release the yellow button by pushing on it If the bottom rail lowers farther than the desired bottom position or raises after rea...

Page 14: ...ttom rail reaches the desired upper position Release the black button by pushing on it If the bottom rail has rotated through the headrail and is now hanging lower than the desired upper position Raise the bottom rail to the desired upper position Release the black button by pushing on it IMPORTANT If the bottom rail rotated through the headrail you must reset the bottom travel limit after setting...

Page 15: ... screwdriver into the weight clip and turning clockwise Move the weight in 1 increments toward the side where the fabric is gathering Secure the weight clips in position by turning them counterclockwise after making the adjustment Test and if necessary adjust again Problem Vanes do not align on side by side shadings Solution When the shadings are fabricated vanes are aligned within 1 4 However van...

Page 16: ...nect the power wires to remove the shading from the window Cleaning Procedures Silhouette Window Shadings are made of 100 polyester which means they are inherently durable and resilient However care must be taken to avoid wrinkling the fabric particularly where the vanes meet the facings The Palette Fabric Covered Headrail Spot clean the headrail using a sponge or delicate cloth cool distilled wat...

Page 17: ...the solution Electrostatic Cleaning Do not use electrostatic cleaning wipes on any Silhouette window shadings A Note About Hardware for The Alustra Collection Gold Radiance Silver Reflection Bronze Shimmer and Champagne Shine hardware finishes can be spot cleaned with luke warm water and a mild soap Do not use alcohol baby wipes or alkaline cleansers These may stain or destroy the finish A Note Ab...

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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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