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Hunter Douglas Verticals Installation Instructions

INSIDE MOUNT
  1. Mark mounting clip locating between 2 to 4
    inches from each end of the headrail. Evenly space
    intermediate clip locations between end clips at 30
    inch intervals. If Available, use mounting template
    to determine consistant mounting depth.  (See
    illustration A) Note: if you do not have a mounting
    template, measure depth to allow 1/4" clearance
    between louver and window.
    (i.e. 2" for 3 1/2" louvers)
  2. If no valance is included, install mounting clips
    and skip to number 6. otherwise, continue with
    instructions.
  3. Mark drill holes 3 inches from each end of
    the valance and evenly space intermediate drill holes
    between the end hgoles at 30 inch iontervals.Note:
    Inside surface of the valance has three parallel lines;
    align drill holes with center line.
  4. Hold valance in position and drill through
    valance and into ceiling.
  5. Insert screw through mounting clip and tighten
    valance against ceiling into finished mounting
    position. (See illustration B)
  6. Center headrail underneath mounting clips.
  7. Tilt Headrail and insert into the front ledge of
    the mounting clips. Push and roll headrail toward
    rear of blind and snap into place.
  8. To remove, locate rear tab on mounting clip.
    (See illustration C)
  9. While holding rear clip push headrail toward
    window and roll back of headrail downward to
    release.
Illustration A: Mounting Template
Mounting Template
Illustration B: Side View
Side View
Illustration C: Rear Tab
Rear Tab
OUTSIDE MOUNT
  1. Mount "L" brackets 2 to 4 inches from each end of
    headrail. Evenly space intermediate brackets
    between end brackets at 30 inch intervals. (See
    illustration D)
  2. Adjust mounting brackets to allow 1/2" clearance
    between louver and wall. (i.e. 2 1/4" for 3 1/2"
    louvers)
  3. Center headrail underneath mounting clips.
  4. Tilt headrail and insert into the front ledge of the
    mounting clips. Push and roll headrail toward rear
    of blind and snap into place. (See illustration C on
    from above)
  5. If valance is included, "snap" on a valance hanger
    next to each "L" bracket. (See illustration E)
  6. Center valance in relation to the headrail and slide
    into valance hanger.
Illustration D: Bracket Spacing
Mounting Template
Illustration E: Valance Hanger
Side View
ATTACHING LOUVERS
  1. Determine desired light/view direction from
    inside the room. (See illustration F)
  2. Rotate louver hooks so the slot between the long
    and the short prong is facing you.
  3. Push louver into hook until it "snaps" into place.
Illustration F: Top Down View
Mounting Template
REMOVING LOUVERS
  1. Gently open louver hook bt inserting a
    credit card size piece of rigid plastic between
    the vane and the long prong of the louver hook.
    (see illustration G)
  2. Gently remove louver.
Illustration G: Louver Hook
Mounting Template
VALANCE ASSEMBLY
SINGLE - TIERED CLOSED SQUARE CORNER
  1. Cut fabric insert 1" longer than valance at each end.
  2. Position fabric and wrap excess around ends.
  3. Hold fabric into place with closed corner.
  4. Cut fabric flush with end of return groover.
  5. Repeat on returns and insert a valance return clip.
NOTE: Cut PVC flush with end of return and secure with
valance return clip. For fabric wrap around back of
return and secure with valance return clip.
    Legend for illustration H
  1. Valance
  2. Closed Corner
  3. Valance Return Clip
  4. Slide fabric into valance leave 1" extra
    and roll around to inside as shown.
  5. Slide fabric into groover and insert valance
    return clip to secure fabric.
  6. Wrap fabric around end of groover.
Illustration H: Square Corner Valance Assembly
Square Cornered Valance Assembly
Illustration I: Assembled Square Corner Valance
Assembled Square Corner Valance
SINGLE - TIERED OPEN SQUARE CORNER
     
  1. Cut fabric long enough to wrap around corner
    and cover the entir return plus at least 1 " excess.
  2. Position open corner and valance returns.
  3. Position fabric, wrap over open corner and return.
  4. Trim excess fabric at wall end of valance return.


    Legend for illustrations J,K,L
  1. Fabric
  2. Valance
  3. Open Corner
  4. Slide valance and grrove into opposite sides
    of open corner.
  5. Feed fabric thru valance and corner to
    valance return
  6. Valance return clip
  7. Slide fabric into groover and insert valance return
    clip to secure fabric
  8. Slide complete unit valance hangers.
Illustration J: Open Corner Valance Assembly
Open Cornered Valance Assembly
Illustration K: Valance Returns and Clips
Valance Returns and Clips
Illustration L: Assembled Open Corner Valance
Assembled Open Corner Valance
SINGLE - TIERED UNIVERSAL ROUND CORNER
     
  1. Cut fabric long enough to wrap around corner
    and cover the entir return plus at least 1 " excess.
  2. Position open corner and valance returns.
  3. Position fabric, wrap over open corner and return.
  4. Trim excess fabric at wall end of valance return.
NOTE: Cut PVC flush with end of return and secure with
valance return clip. For fabric, wrap around back of
return and secure with valance return clip.


    Legend for illustrations M,N,O
  1. Cut valance insert material 8" longer than
    the length of the valance and install.
  2. Install molded valance corner into valance and slide.
  3. Slide the valance returns onto the valance insert
    and rotate the return upward and lock into place.
  4. Use a (#4) 1/2" screw to secure the valance
    return to the valance dust cover.
  5. Trim excess insert material.
  6. Valance return clip
Illustration M: Rounded Corner Valance Assembly
Round Corner Valance Assembly
Illustration N: Securing The Valance Returns
Securing The Valance Returns
Illustration O: Assembled Rounded Corner Valance
Assembled Rounded Corner Valance
DOUBLE - TIERED UNIVERSAL ROUND CORNER
     
  1. To install the double tiered universal round corner
    follow instructions for the single tiered valance.
  2. Install valance hangers in back lips of the dust
    cover spaced 24" apart plus one for each return.
  3. For an inside mount, place mounting screws through
    clip and locate in rear groove of the dust cover.



    Legend for illustration R
  1. Rear Groove
  2. Mounting Screw
Illustration P: Attaching The Second Tier
Attaching The Second Tier
Illustration Q: Valance Hangers
Valance Hangers
Illustration R: Hanging Valance With An Inside Mount
Hanging Valance With An Inside Mount
CORD TENSIONER
     
  1. Establish preferred mounting location. If cord adjustment
    is required see instructions below.
  2. Fully extend tensioning device, rotate post 45 degrees and
    lock into extended position.
  3. Locate mounting position.
  4. Hold cord taut with cord tensioning device in extended
    position and insert screws.
  5. rotate and release cord tensioning post.
Illustration S: Cord Tensioner
Cord Tensioner
Illustration T: Version One: Sill Mount
Version One: Sill Mount
Illustration U: Version Two: Jamb Mount
Version Two: Jamb Mount
Illustration V: Version Three: Wall Mount
Version Three: Wall Mount
Cord Length
To reduce the cord length on a side draw
  1. Place blind in open position.
  2. Locate cord knot in front of lead carrier.
  3. Loosen adjusting screw.
  4. Pull cord to desired length.
  5. Tie know and then cut excess cord.
  6. Tighten adjusting screw.
To reduce the cord length on a center draw
  1. Place blind in closed position.
  2. Locate cord ends in front of lead carrier.
  3. Loosen adjusting screw.
  4. Select cord knot that adjusts cord length only; if Carrier
    movement is observed select other cord. Caution - cutting
    wrong cord will cause irreparable damage.
  5. Pull cord to desired length.
  6. Tie knot and then cut excess cord.
  7. Tighten adjusting screw.
Illustration W: Side Draw
Side Draw
Illustration X: Center Draw
Center Draw
Tilt Rod Support Arm
Tiltrod support arm must be in closed position when
carriers are stacked.
Illustration Y: Tilt Rod Support Arm
Tilt Rod Support Arm
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