Remove The Shading
Fully raise the shading.
Use the quick release card
to release the locking tab on
the mounting brackets and
remove the shading
from the brackets.
Care And Cleaning
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
Hand wash using a sponge or delicate cloth and mild soap
solution; handle with care as you would any fine fabrics.
Do not hand wash The Matisse Collection
™
fabric-covered
headrail. Lightly dust with a clean, dry cloth.
Dusting
Regular light dusting with a feather duster is all the cleaning
that is needed in most circumstances.
Vacuuming
Use a low suction, hand-held vacuum for more
thorough dust removal.
Forced Air
Blow away dirt and debris between the vanes using clean
compressed air or a hair dryer set on a “cool” setting.
Spot-Cleaning
Do not spot-clean Silhouette window shadings.
Ultrasonic Cleaning
Silhouette shadings can be ultrasonically cleaned by a professional,
with the exception of Bon Soir
™
light-dimming fabric.
Specify that a mild detergent solution be used.
Never immerse the headrail in the solution.
Dry the shading completely in the lowered position.
Electrostatic Cleaning
Do not use electrostatic cleaning devices such as Swiffer
™
or
Pledge Grab-it
™
on any Silhouette window shadings.
For more comprehensive cleaning instructions, call the
Hunter Douglas Customer Information Center toll free at:
1-888-501-8364
A Note About Silhouette Fabric
As with all textiles, Silhouette fabric is subject to some
variations. Slight wrinkling, puckering, or bowing is inherent to
this textile product and should be considered normal, acceptable
quality. These characteristics are not usually visible from the
front or rear but may be visible from a side angle.
Precautions should be taken to reduce exposure to harsh
environmental elements, such as salt air. Continuous
exposure through open windows and doors will accelerate the
fabric deterioration.
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Hunter Douglas
®
CORD TENSIONER
INSTALLATION
GUIDE
!
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™ Trademark of Hunter Douglas Inc.
Patented in the U.S. and foreign countries. U.S. and foreign patents pending.
Swiffer
™
is a trademark of Procter & Gamble Company.
Pledge Grab-it
™
is a trademark of SC Johnson.
PCN 5107211000
rev. 4/05
CORD TENSIONER
INSTALLATION
GUIDE
Child Safety
WARNING
To avoid entanglement and strangulation, keep
cords out of the reach of young children. Also:
Move cribs and furniture away from the
shading cords.
Install the enclosed safety cord tensioning
device to reduce access to the cords.
Installation instructions and components
required for securing the cord tensioner are
included with each shading.
Troubleshooting
Problem
Solution
Vanes do not
align on side-by-
side shadings.
Vane alignment is only guaranteed
within
1
/
4
" when shadings are ordered
at the same time, at the same height,
with the same color, and when
specified on the order form.
Check that the windows are square
and the same height.
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The shading is
hard to raise or
lower or will not
raise or lower.
If an inside mount, check that the
shading is installed correctly. Make
sure there is clearance between the
ends of the shading and the window
casement.
Check that the installation brackets
are level. Shim to level, if necessary.
If hold-down brackets are used, make
sure they have been released.
Make sure the fabric is not caught.
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The shading
raises or lowers
unevenly or the
bottom rail is
uneven when
fully raised.
Check that the window is square by
measuring the diagonals.
Check that the installation brackets
are level. Shim to level, if necessary.
Adjust the bottom rail weight
(see Step 4).
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The shading
will not snap
into the
installation
brackets.
Check that the installation brackets
are aligned and level.
Check that the locking tab on the
installation bracket slides over the
headrail. See Step 2.
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Headrail
Flange
Locking Tab
Installation
Bracket
Headrail
Installation
Bracket
Push Until
Locking Tab
Secures
Headrail
Lift Locking Tab To
Release Headrail
Insert Card
Between
Headrail And
Locking Tab
