Genesis Season Vue Shades User manual

Custom WindoW shades
spring roller installation instruCtions
Thank you for choosing Genesis Custom Window Shades. With proper installation
and care, your new shades will provide many years of beauty and performance.
The inside depth or projection of outside or ceiling brackets required depends on the diameter of the
shade itself and installation obstructions that must be cleared. T-Handles can replace window cranks on
some installations.
Tools and Fasteners Needed
Power Drill, 1/4” Driver and drill bits
Tape Measure
Flat blade Screwdriver
Phillips Screwdriver
Pencil
Level
Mounting Surface Fastener
Wood
Drywall, Plaster
Metal
#6 Hex Head
Provided
Wall Anchors
Not Provided
Sheet Metal
Not Provided
Inside Mount Outside Mount Ceiling Mount
Standard Roll
Material comes off the
backside of the roller.
Reverse Roll
Material comes off the
front of the roller.
Install brackets against a at surface with the screws provided. Use
wall anchors (not provided) if installing into drywall.
Make sure the brackets are mounted level or the shade will roll
crooked.
Insert pin on right side of shade into the bracket.
Then insert spear on spring end on the left side of shade into the op-
posite bracket.
Reverse brackets will be supplied with shades ordered as such.
After brackets are installed, insert pin on left side of shade into the
bracket.
Then insert spear on spring end on the right side of shade into the
opposite bracket.
Reverse Outside
Mount
Pin
Spear
Reverse Ceiling
Mount
Pin
Spear
Reverse Inside
Mount
Pin
Spear
Reverse Inside
Mount
Pin
Spear
Reverse Inside
Mount
Pin
Spear

Adjusting the Roller Tension
Occasionally during shipping, the spring in the roller may loose tension. Use the following instructions to
adjust the tension. Window shade Spring Roller Crank #10-781WSR on page 20 of Lafayette Installation
Tools and Supplies may also be purchased for tightening the spring.
When the shade does not roll up, the spring is too
loose. To tighten:
When the shade does not roll up, the spring is too
loose. To tighten:
Draw shade about
18” and remove
from brackets.
Roll up shade by
hand and replace
in brackets. Repeat
until proper tension
is reached.
Raise shade all the
way up and remove
from brackets.
Unroll shade about
18” and replace in
brackets. Repeat
until proper tension
is reached.
SHADE DOES NOT ROLL STRAIGHT
All shades are hung and inspected in the factory to ensure a straight roll. All spring roller shades should be pulled
from the center of the bottom of the shade. Pulling the shade from the sides can cause the shade to roll crooked and
possible damage the material. Masking tape used on the roller will act as a shim. Use the following instructions to
correct.
If shade veers toward the right (Fig. A) lower com-
pletely and place a 4” strip of masking tape on the
roller on the left side. Repeat as necessary until a
straight roll is achieved.
If shade veers toward the left (Fig. B) lower shade
completely and place a 4” strip of masking tape on the
right side. Repeat as necessary until a straight roll is
achieved.

Tassel
Insert cord loop on the
end of the tassel through
the eyelet. Open cord
and insert tassel through
loop. Pull to tighten. Can
also attach with a Higbee
Button.
Attaching Decorative Pulls
All pulls are shipped separately to avoid shipping damage.
All pulls are designed for a sewn hemline with a wood slat.
Higbee Button
Screw into the center of the
hem line through the wood
slat. Can attach a ring pull,
tassel, wood tassel or Urn
cord weight with a cord.
Hem Grip
Remove wood slat from
pocket, install hem grip,
then slide slat inside hem.
Eyelet
Factory installs in center of
hem line to attach a ring pull,
tassel, wood tassel or Urn
Cord Weight with a cord.
Ring Pull
Insert cord loop on the end
of the ring pull through
eyelet. Open cord and insert
pull through loop. Pull to
tighten. Can also attach with
a Higbee Button.
Wood Tassel
Insert cord through tassel
and make a knot. Tie other
end to Eyelet. When using a
Higbee Button, make a knot
in the other end and push the
pin through the knot when
attaching to the wood slat.
Urn Cord Weight
Insert cord through Urn and
make a knot. Tie other end
to Eyelet. When using a
Higbee Button, make a knot
in the other end and push
the pin through the knot
when attaching to the wood
slat.
Metal Pull
Screw into center of hem
line through the wood slat.
Decorative Accents
Decorative Accents are shipped separate to avoid shipping damage. A decorative plate with screws will be
sent for attachment to the front or back of the shade hemline.
Carpet Pull Caterpillar Pull Leather Pull
Charleston Pull
Decorative Hem with Poles and Finials
All poles and nials are shipped separately to avoid shipping damage. Insert the pole into the pockets and
slide through. Attach nials.
Bird Cage Finial
Item 10-1153-X
Gold 8; Black 3
End Cap Finial
Item 10-1162-X
Gold 8; Black 3
Globe Finial
Item 10-1221-3
Black
Funnel Finial
10-1223-X
Oak 7; Mahogany 2
Cone Finial
Item 10-1222-X
Oak 7; Black 3
Ball Finial
Item 10-1154-X
Pewter 0; Ant. White 9

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Hold-Down Brackets
• Lower the shade and place the pin from the hold-down bracket into the hole in the
end of the slat or end cap.
• Mark the bracket hole locations.
• Check that the brackets are level and aligned. Attach using two screws provided.
• Tilt the bottom of the shade to insert into the hold-down.
Care and Cleaning
Regular vacuuming with a soft bristle attachment will maintain a like-new appearance for most cloth fabrics.
Wiping with cold water and a mild detergent will take care of most vinyl fabrics.