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GETTING STARTED

Thank you for purchasing Hunter Douglas Pleated 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. If your shade has a protective plastic cover on the fabric-covered headrail, keep 
the plastic in place until the shade is installed.

Tools and Fasteners Needed 

 

Flat blade and Phillips screwdriver 

 

Level (laser level is recommended)

 

Measuring tape and pencil

 

Power drill, 

3

32

" drill bit, and a 

¼

" hex driver

In addition, you will need fasteners designed to work with your specific mounting surface(s).

 

#6 Hex Head Screws (Provided). 

Two 1½" screws are provided per installation bracket.

 

Longer #6 Hex Head Screws (Not Provided). 

If using spacer blocks, use #6 screws 

long enough for a secure attachment.

 

#6 Flat Head Screws (Provided). 

If end mounting the shade, use two 1½" screws per 

installation bracket.

 

Speed Nuts and Screws (Provided). 

Extension brackets come with speed nuts  

and screws.

 

Drywall Anchor (Not Provided). 

Use drywall anchors when mounting into drywall.

#6 x 1

1

/

2

"

Hex Head Screw

(Provided)

Longer #6 Hex Head Screw 

for Use with Spacer Blocks

(Not Provided)

#6 Flat Head Screw 

for Use with End Mount

(Provided)

Speed Nut 

and Screw

(Provided with Each 

Extension Bracket)

Summary of Contents for Pleated Standard LiteRise

Page 1: ...Installation Operation Care Pleated Shades Standard LiteRise Lifting Systems...

Page 2: ...Fasteners Needed 2 Installation Installation Overview 3 Mount the Installation Brackets Inside Mount 4 Mount the Installation Brackets Outside Mount 5 Mount the Installation Brackets End Mount 7 Insta...

Page 3: ...GETTING STARTED 1 Product View End Cap Installation Brackets LiteRise Handle Headrail with Fabric Covered Valance Bottom Rail Hold Down Bracket Optional...

Page 4: ...drill bit and a hex driver In addition you will need fasteners designed to work with your specific mounting surface s 6 Hex Head Screws Provided Two 1 screws are provided per installation bracket Long...

Page 5: ...ows very easily To prepare for this important first step review the mounting types and basic window terminology illustrated below Refer to the appropriate page below based on your order Inside Mount P...

Page 6: ...on brackets is Mark both of the winged screw holes The minimum casement depth for a fully recessed mount is 2 Mark the center screw hole Important The front edges of the brackets must be level and ali...

Page 7: ...tion Mount into wood whenever possible Center the installation brackets on your marks and mark where to drill the screw holes A minimum flat vertical surface of 1 for installation brackets or extensio...

Page 8: ...ce Attach the spacer block installation bracket to a flat vertical mounting surface with a 6 mounting screw long enough for a secure installation A maximum of 1 of spacer blocks per installation brack...

Page 9: ...e mounting surface must be vertical and flat not part of an arched curve Minimum mounting depth is 1 Minimum mounting depth for a fully recessed end mount is 23 8 Drill the holes using a 3 32 drill bi...

Page 10: ...he Shade If Necessary on page 12 Attach Hold Down Brackets Optional Hold down brackets provide stability and prevent swaying by securing the bottom rail i e often used in French door applications Hold...

Page 11: ...wrench key into the pocket The key is fully inserted when the ring on the key abuts to the pocket Lift up the bottom rail slightly before turning the Allen wrench key Turn the key clockwise to raise t...

Page 12: ...time per week For better support and smoother operation use the handle when raising and lowering the shade To Raise the Shade Slowly and steadily push up on the bottom rail handle Allow the shade to...

Page 13: ...nd aligned Shim the installation brackets to level the headrail if necessary Check to see if there is an obstruction in the shade s path If a shade hits an obstruction as it is lowered it may become m...

Page 14: ...els dirt and dust For most fabrics the following options are available if your shade needs cleaning Dusting Regular light dusting with a feather duster is all the cleaning that is needed in most circu...

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Page 16: ...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...

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