HunterDouglas Alustra Woven Textures Series Parts list manual

Installation •Operation •Care
Alustra®Woven Textures®
Standard and Cassette Roller Shades

CONTENTS
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Getting Started:
Product View ............................................................................................1
Tools and Fasteners Needed......................................................................2
Installation:
Installation Overview .................................................................................3
Mounting Types and Window Terminology...................................................3
Mount the Installation Brackets For Standard Shades — Inside Mount .........4
Mount the Installation Brackets for Standard Shades — Outside Mount .......5
Mount the Installation Brackets for Cassette Shades — Inside Mount ..........7
Mount the Installation Brackets for Cassette Shades — Outside Mount........8
Install the Shade .......................................................................................9
Attach the Optional Components................................................................9
Attach the Universal Cord Tensioner (UCT) ...............................................11
Operation:
Operate the Shade ..................................................................................12
Troubleshooting ......................................................................................13
Care:
Removing the Shade (If Necessary) ..........................................................14
Cleaning Procedures ...............................................................................14
Child Safety:
Warning .................................................................................................15
Cord Loop Shades...................................................................................15

GETTING STARTED
1
Cord
Tensioner
and Bracket
Bead
Chain
Loop
Cassette Shade
Cassette
Installation
Brackets
Clutch-Side
Installation
Bracket
Rotator-Side
Installation
Bracket
Standard Shade
Magnetic
Hold-Down
Bracket
(Optional)
Standard
Hold-Down
Bracket
(Optional)
Product View

2
GETTING STARTED
Thank you for purchasing Hunter Douglas Alustra®Woven Textures®Roller Shades. With proper
installation, operation, and care, your new shades will provide years of beauty and performance.
Please thoroughly review this instruction booklet before beginning the installation.
Check the packaging to be sure you have all the components needed to install your shade. Keep
the packaging until the shades perform to your satisfaction.
Tools and Fasteners Needed
■Flat blade and Phillips screwdriver ■Level
■Measuring tape and pencil ■Power drill, 3∕32" drill bit,
and a 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 11∕2" screws are provided per
installation bracket.
■Longer Hex Head Screws (Not Provided). If using spacer blocks,
use a #6 screw long enough for a secure attachment.
■Drywall Anchor (Not Provided). Use drywall anchors when mounting into drywall.
IMPORTANT: Do not remove the paper banding used to prevent shade from unrolling
prematurely until after the shade is installed.
#6 x 1½"
Hex Head Screw
(Provided)

INSTALLATION
3
Installation Overview
■Your order will include one of the following installation brackets.
➤The standard installation brackets are supplied in pairs.
One is used for the side with the bead chain loop and
the other for the rotator side of the shade.
➤The number of installation brackets required for cassette shades varies depending on
the shade width, as shown in thetable.
Mounting Types and Window Terminology
If the installation brackets are mounted correctly, the rest of the installation process will follow
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:
➤Standard – Inside Mount, see page 4.
➤Standard – Outside Mount, see page 5.
➤Cassette – Inside Mount, see page 7.
➤Cassette – Outside Mount, see page 8.
Standard
Installation
Brackets
Cassette
Installation
Bracket
Cassette Shade
Shade
Width
Brackets
Required
Up to 36" 2
361/8" – 72" 3
721/8" – 79" 4
Outside Mount
Shade mounts outside
window opening.
Inside Mount
Shade fits within
window opening.
Collectively, the sill and
jambs are called the
“window casement.”
Molding
Head Jamb
Sill
Jamb Jamb

INSTALLATION
4
Mount the Installation Brackets For Standard Shades — Inside Mount
■The installation brackets are supplied in pairs.
One bracket is used on the clutch side with
the bead chain loop and the other bracket is
used with the rotator side of the shade.
■The installation brackets are always mounted
so that the inner surfaces face each other, as
shown. The brackets must be mounted so the shade is level wheninstalled.
■Center the shade in the window and mark the end of the clutch side of theshade.
■Measure the width of the shade from the clutch to end of thetab.
➤Starting with the previously made mark, use this measurement to mark the location for
the rotator-side bracket.
■Place the outside edge of the clutch-side bracket on the first
mark, then mark the location of the screwholes.
➤The minimum depth required for mounting is 2¾".
■Place the rotator-side bracket centered on the second mark,
then mark the location of the screw holes.
IMPORTANT: The front edges of the installation brackets
must be level and aligned to eachother.
Inside Mount
Holes
Center
Opening
T-Hook
Clutch
Side
Rotator
Side
Tab
Clutch
Measure width of the shade
from the clutch to the end
of the tab.
Use this measuremen
t
to mark the location
for the rotator-side
bracket.
Previously
Made Mark
Tab
1
2
Clutch-Side
Bracket
Rotator-Side
Bracket

INSTALLATION
5
■Use a 3∕32" drill bit to drill holes for the screws.
IMPORTANT: Use drywall anchors when mounting into drywall. Drywall anchors are
not provided.
■Check that the mounting surface is level. Shim the brackets if necessary. Shims are not
provided.
■Attach the installation brackets using the screws provided.
Mount the Installation Brackets for Standard Shades — Outside Mount
■The installation brackets are supplied in pairs.
One bracket is used on the clutch side with
the bead chain loop and the other bracket is
used with the rotator side of the shade.
■The installation brackets are always mounted
so that the inner surfaces face each other, as
shown. The brackets must be mounted so the
shade is level wheninstalled.
➤If the shade is outside mounted, the screws are
placed horizontally when mounting the bracket to
thewall.
➤If the shade is ceiling mounted, the screws are
placed vertically when mounting the bracket to the
ceiling.
Outside/Ceiling
Mount Holes
Center
Opening
T-Hook
Clutch
Side
Rotator
Side
Tab
Outside
Mount
Tab
Ceiling
Mount

INSTALLATION
6
■Center the shade in the window and make a mark on the end of the clutch side of
theshade.
■Measure the width of the shade from the clutch to end of thetab.
➤Measure and mark the width of the shade from the previously made mark.
■Place the outside edge of the clutch-side bracket
on the first mark, then mark the location of the
screwholes.
➤A 2¾" flat vertical surface is required to mount
the brackets.
■Place the rotator-side bracket centered on the second
mark, then mark the location of the screw holes.
IMPORTANT: The front edges of the installation
brackets must be level and aligned to eachother.
■Use a 3∕32" drill bit to drill holes for the screws.
IMPORTANT: If you are fastening the installation brackets to drywall, be sure to use wall
anchors and follow the instructions provided with the anchors. (Anchors not provided.)
■Use a level to check that the mounting surface is level. Shim the brackets if necessary.
(Shims not provided.)
■Use the hex head screws provided to fasten the installation brackets to the mounting
surface.
Clutch
Measure width of the shade
from the clutch to the end
of the tab.
Use this measurement
to mark the location
for the rotator-side
bracket.
Previously
Made Mark
Tab
1
2
Clutch-Side
Bracket
Rotator-Side
Bracket

INSTALLATION
7
Mount the Installation Brackets for Cassette Shades — Inside Mount
■Measure and mark 2½" in from each jamb for bracket location.
➤If more than two installation brackets came with your order, space additional bracket(s)
on studs, evenly between the two end brackets and mark their location.
■Mark the location of the screw holes by centering
the brackets on the previously made marks.
➤The depth required for a minimum mounting is 2¼". For fully
recessed mounting 4¼" will allow the headrail to be flush
with the front of the sill.
IMPORTANT: The front edges of the installation brackets
must be level and aligned to eachother.
■Use a 3∕32" drill bit to drill holes for the screws.
IMPORTANT: Use drywall anchors when mounting into drywall.
Drywall anchors are not provided.
■Check that the mounting surface is level. Shim the brackets if necessary. Shims are not
provided.
■Attach the installation brackets using the screws provided.
Space Evenly Space Evenly
Installation Brackets
2 "
12
Jamb Jamb
2 "
12
2½"

INSTALLATION
8
Mount the Installation Brackets for Cassette Shades — Outside Mount
■Determine the bracket locations.
➤Center the headrail over the window opening at the desired height. Use a pencil to lightly
mark each end of the headrail.
■Measure and mark 2½" in from each end of the headrail.
➤If more than two installation brackets came with
your order, space additional bracket(s) evenly on
studs, between the two end brackets and mark their
location.
■Mark the location of the screw holes by centering the
brackets on the previously mademarks.
➤A minimum 4" flat vertical surface is required to
mount the brackets.
➤The top of the installation brackets should be at
the desired height. The brackets should be level
andaligned.
IMPORTANT: The front edges of the installation brackets must be level and aligned to
eachother.
■Using a 3∕32" drill bit, drill holes for the screws.
IMPORTANT: Use drywall anchors when mounting into drywall. Drywall anchors are not
provided.
■Check that the mounting surface is level. Shim the brackets if necessary. Shims are not
provided.
■Attach the installation brackets using the screws provided.
2½" 2½"Space EvenlySpace Evenly
Headrail End Marks
Window Opening
2½"