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GETTING STARTED

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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. 

Tools and Fasteners Needed 

 

Flat blade and Phillips screwdrivers

 

 Level (laser level is recommended)

 

Measuring tape and pencil 

 

Power drill, 

3

32

" drill bit, and 

1

4

" hex driver

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

 

#6 Hex Head Screws (Provided). 

Two 1

½

" screws are provided per installation bracket.

 

Speed Nuts and Screws (Provided). 

If ordered, extension brackets come with speed nuts 

and screws.

 

Drywall Anchor (Not Provided). 

Use drywall anchors when mounting into drywall.

#6 x 1

½

"

Hex Head Screw

Speed Nuts 

and Screws

(Provided with Each 

Extension Bracket)

Summary of Contents for Solera EasyRise

Page 1: ...Solera Soft Shades EasyRise UltraGlide and LiteRise Lifting System Installation Operation Care...

Page 2: ...roduct 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 Atta...

Page 3: ...PRODUCT VIEW 1 EasyRise and UltraGlide Shades Not Shown Top Down Bottom Up Standard Hold Down Bracket Optional Tassel UltraGlide Shade Cord Tensioner and Bracket EasyRise Shade Installation Brackets...

Page 4: ...2 PRODUCT VIEW Standard Hold Down Bracket Optional Installation Brackets Handle Handle Mid Rail Handle LiteRise Shades...

Page 5: ...llips screwdrivers Level laser level is recommended Measuring tape and pencil Power drill 3 32 drill bit and 1 4 hex driver In addition you will need fasteners designed to work with your specific moun...

Page 6: ...rocess follows 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 M...

Page 7: ...s needed to fully recess your shade Minimum mounting depth for bracket attachment is 7 8 IMPORTANT The front edges of the installation brackets must be level and aligned Drill the screw holes using a...

Page 8: ...rackets on your marks and mark the screw holes A minimum of 13 4 flat vertical surface is required to mount the brackets The top of the installation brackets should be at the desired shade height IMPO...

Page 9: ...nstallation bracket Push the headrail back and up until its bottom lip snaps into bottom tab on the installation bracket Attach the Hold Down Brackets Optional Hold down brackets may be used with outs...

Page 10: ...oner according to the instructions provided with the Universal Cord Tensioner Installation Kit WARNING It is imperative that the cord tensioner be properly secured to the wall or window frame to reduc...

Page 11: ...ng the shade To Lower the Shade Pull the cord toward the center of the shade at about a 45 angle A locking mechanism at the top of the cord releases with a click The shade lowers as you allow the cord...

Page 12: ...use the handle when raising and lowering the shade IMPORTANT You must first lower the bottom rail before lowering the middle rail Likewise you must raise the middle rail before raising the bottom rai...

Page 13: ...e headrail Check that the headrail and installation brackets are level and aligned Shim the installation brackets to level the headrail if necessary Shims are provided If hold down brackets are used m...

Page 14: ...to the headrail Solution Pull down on the spring to relieve tension and pull the universal cord tensioner to the bottom of the cord loop Properly mount the cord tensioner See Attach the Universal Cord...

Page 15: ...hades are made of anti static dust resistant fabric which repels dirt and dust For most fabrics the following cleaning options are available Dusting Regular light dusting with a feather duster is all...

Page 16: ...taching the cord tensioner For the shade to operate properly the cord tensioner must be correctly mounted and secured Fasteners provided in this kit may not be appropriate for all mounting surfaces Us...

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Page 20: ...ed for 5 years from the date of purchase 1 Contact your original dealer place of purchase for warranty assistance 2 Visit hunterdouglas com for additional warranty information frequently asked questio...

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