HunterDouglas Applause Parts list manual

Installation
•
Operation
•
Care
Applause
®
Honeycomb Shades
EasyRise™Operating System

Contents
Questions?
Call the Hunter Douglas Customer Information Center at
1-888-501-8364.
GETTING STARTED
Product View..........................................................................1
Tools and Fasteners Needed .................................................2
INSTALLATION
Installation Overview ............................................................3
Mount the Installation Brackets — Inside Mount................4
Mount the Installation Brackets — Outside Mount .............5
Mount the Installation Brackets — EndMount....................7
Install the Shade....................................................................8
Attach Hold-Down Brackets (Optional) .................................8
Attach the Universal Cord Tensioner(s) ...............................9
Level the Bottom Rail (If Necessary) .....................................9
OPERATION
Operate the Shade...............................................................10
Troubleshooting ...................................................................11
CARE
Removing the Shade (If Necessary) ....................................13
Cleaning Procedures............................................................13
CHILD SAFETY
Warning ...............................................................................15
Cord Loop Shades................................................................15
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their respective owners.

Getting Started
1
PRODUCT VIEW
Hold-Down
Brackets
(Optional)
EASYRISE™
STANDARD
BOTTOM-UP
SHADE
Cord Loop
and
Tensioner
Headrail
Installation
Brackets
Not Shown: Duolite™ and Two-On-One Headrail Shades
Middle
Rail
Bottom
Rail
EASYRISE
TOP-DOWN/
BOTTOM-UP
SHADE
Cord Loop
and
Tensioner
Cord Loop
and
Tensioner

2
Getting Started
Thank you for purchasing Hunter Douglas Applause®honeycomb 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. If your shade has a protective plastic cover on the fabric-covered
headrail, keep the plastic in place until the shade is installed.
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
1
/ 2 " screws are provided per installation bracket.
■Longer #6 Hex Head Screws (Not Provided). If using spacer blocks, use #6 screws long
enough for a secure attachment.
■#6 Flat Head Screws (Provided). If end mounting the shade, use two 1
1
/ 2 " screws per
installation bracket.
■Speed Nuts and Screws (Provided). Extension brackets come with speed nuts and
screws.
■Drywall Anchors (Not Provided). Use drywall anchors when mounting into drywall.
Speed Nut
and Screw
(Provided with Each
Extension Bracket)
#6 x 1
1
/ 2 "
Hex Head Screw
(Provided)
Longer #6 Hex Head Screw
for Use with Spacer Blocks
(Not Provided)
#6 Flat Head Screw
for Use with End Mounts
(Provided)

Installation
3
INSTALLATION OVERVIEW
■Your order will include the correct number of installation
brackets for your shade width, as shown in the table.
➤For end mounts, only two brackets are used up to the
maximum width of 72".
Mounting Types and Window Terminology
If the installation brackets are mounted correctly, the rest of the installation process 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 Mount — Page4
➤Outside Mount — Page5
➤End Mount — Page7
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
Bracket
End Mount
Brackets
Shade
Width
Brackets
Required
12" – 36" 2
36
1
/ 8 " – 72" 3
72
1
/ 8 " – 108" 4
108
1
/ 8 " – 144" 5
144
1
/ 8 " – 174" 6

Installation
4
MOUNT THE INSTALLATION BRACKETS — INSIDE MOUNT
■Measure 2" from each jamb for bracket location.
➤If more than two installation brackets came with your order, space additional bracket(s)
evenly between the two end brackets and mark their location. Mount into wood
whenever possible.
■Center the brackets on yourmarks and mark the location of the screw holes.
➤The minimum casement depth for mounting the installation brackets is
1
/ 2 ". With
shallow mounting depths, mark both of the winged screwholes.
➤The minimum casement depth for a fully recessed mount is 2
1
/ 4 ". Mark the center
screw hole when depth permits.
IMPORTANT: The front edges of the brackets must be level and aligned to each other.
■Drill the screw holes using a
3
/ 32 " drill bit.
CAUTION: Use drywall anchors when mounting into drywall.
■Use a level to check that the mounting surface is level. Shim the brackets if necessary.
■Attach the installation brackets using the screws provided.
Proceed to “Install the Shade” on page8.
Minimum
1
/ 2 "Use Center Hole
When Depth Permits
2" Space Evenly
Jamb Jamb
Space Evenly 2"

Installation
5
MOUNT THE INSTALLATION BRACKETS — OUTSIDE MOUNT
■Center the headrail over the window opening at the desired height. Use a pencil to lightly
mark each end of the headrail on the mounting surface.
➤Alternatively, measure the width of the headrail and use that width to mark the
headrail end points over the window opening.
■Mark 2" from each end of the headrail.
➤If more than two installation brackets came with your order, space additional bracket(s)
evenly between the two end brackets and mark theirlocation. Mount into wood
whenever possible.
■Center the installation brackets on your marks and mark the location of the screw holes.
➤A minimum flat vertical surface of 1
1
/ 4 " for installation brackets or extension brackets
isrequired.
➤The top of the installation brackets or extension brackets should be at the desired
height. The brackets should be level andaligned.
➤When using extension brackets, mark two screw holes per bracket.
CAUTION: The rear of the brackets must be flush against a flat mounting surface. Do not
mount brackets oncurved molding.
■Drill the screw holes using a
3
/ 32 " drill bit.
CAUTION: Use drywall anchors when mounting into drywall.
Headrail End Marks
Window Opening
2" Space Evenly Space Evenly 2"

Installation
6
■Attach the installation or extension brackets using the screws provided.
IMPORTANT: The front edges of the installation brackets must be level and aligned to
each other.
■If using spacer blocks, first attach the installation bracket to the
1
/ 2 "
spacer block before stacking additional spacer blockstogether.
➤Insert the legs of the installation bracket into the tabs on the
spacer block.
➤Then rotate the installation bracket back.
■Attach the spacer block(s) and installation bracket to
a flat vertical mounting surface with a #6mounting
screw long enough for asecure installation.
➤A maximum of 1
1
/ 2 " of spacer blocks per
installation bracket is recommended.
➤The top of the spacer blocks should be at the
desired shade height.
IMPORTANT: The front edges of the installation
brackets must be level and aligned to each other.
CAUTION: Use drywall anchors when mounting
into drywall.
■If using extension brackets, attach an installation
bracket to the underside of each extension bracket
using theprovided screws and speed nuts.
Proceed to “Install the Shade” on page8.
Tab
Longer Screw
(Not Provided)
Maximum
1
1
/ 2 "

Installation
7
MOUNT THE INSTALLATION BRACKETS — ENDMOUNT
End mount the headrail when conventional mounting techniques will not work — for example,
in an arched window opening.
■Position the end mount brackets so that the top of
the attached installation brackets is at the ordered
height of the shade.
CAUTION: Both brackets must be installed at the
same depth and height.
■Mark both screw holes.
➤The mounting surface must be vertical and flat,
not part of an archedcurve.
➤Minimum mounting depth is 1
1
/ 4 ". Minimum
mounting depth for a fullyrecessed end mount
is 2
3
/ 8 ".
■Drill the holes using a
3
/ 32 " drill bit.
■Attach the end mount installation brackets
usingthe flat head screwsprovided.
IMPORTANT: Drywall mounting is not
recommended.
IMPORTANT: For instructions on installing an
arch over a rectangular shade, see the Installation,
Operation, and Care instructions that came with
your arch shade.
Proceed to “Install the Shade” on page8.
1
1
/ 4 "
Minimum
Ordered
Shade
Height
1
1
/ 4 "
Minimum
Ordered
Shade
Height

Installation
8
INSTALL THE SHADE
■Fit the front channel on top of the headrail onto the front
lip of installation brackets.
■Push the headrail up and back until it snaps into place.
■Check to ensure the headrail is securely in the brackets.
➤Check that the bottom of the headrail is snapped into
the base of each bracket.
➤Check that the front lip of each bracket is in the front
channel of the headrail.
➤If any brackets are not installed correctly, release
the shade and reinstall. See “Removing the Shade (If
Necessary)” on page13.
ATTACH HOLD-DOWN BRACKETS (OPTIONAL)
Hold-down brackets provide stability and prevent swaying by securing the bottom rail,
for example in French door applications. Hold-down brackets can only be used on outside
mountshades.
■Lower the shade and place the pins from the hold-down
brackets into the bottom rail end caps.
■On the mounting surface, mark the screw holes.
■Drill the screw holes using a
3
/ 32 " drill bit.
➤Check that the brackets are level and aligned.
■Attachthe hold-down brackets to the mounting surface
using the screws provided.
Good
Bad
Good
Bad
The back of the headrail
snaps into the bracket.
The front of the bracket
fits under the groove.
Headrail
Bracket
Snap
in Place

Installation
9
ATTACH THE UNIVERSAL CORD TENSIONER(S)
Before you proceed, you must first slide the cord
tensioner(s) to the bottom of the cordloop.
■Insert a small screwdriver, punch, or awl through the
screw hole at the bottom of the cord tensioner.
■Move the screw hole down to the indicator line to
release the safety mechanism.
■Slide the cord tensioner down to the bottom of the
cordloop.
■Attach the cord tensioner(s) according to the
instructions provided with the Universal Cord Tensioner
Installation Kit.
WARNING: It is imperative that the cord tensioner(s) be properly secured
to the wall or window frame to reduce children’s access to the cord loop.
Young children can strangle in cord loops. They can also wrap cords
around their necks and strangle.
CAUTION: The shade will not operate properly unless the cord
tensioner(s) is secured. A Universal Cord Tensioner Installation Kit has
been included with your shade. Follow the instructions in the kit to
correctly secure the cordtensioner(s).
LEVEL THE BOTTOM RAIL (IF NECESSARY)
■Lift the bottom rail to locate the pockets on the
underside of the rail.
■Gently pull down on the bottom rail to fully insert the
7
/ 64 " Allen wrench key into the pocket. The key is fully
inserted when the ring on the key abuts to the pocket.
➤Lift up the bottom rail slightly before turning the
Allen wrench key. Turn the key clockwise to raise
that side of the bottom rail, or counter-clockwise to
lower it.
➤One quarter turn of the key equals approximately
1
/ 4 ".
IMPORTANT: The Allen wrench key must be fully
inserted to avoid stripping the mechanism. Do not pull
down on the bottom rail while turning the key.
■If there are more than two pockets, adjust the outer pockets first. Then adjust inner
pockets as necessary to maintain equal tension across the bottom rail. As pocket
adjustments are made, raise and lower the shade to check that it is level.
Screw
Hole
Indicator
Line
Pocket
Underside of Bottom Rail
Allen Wrench Key
Lower
Raise

Operation
10
OPERATE THE SHADE
IMPORTANT: Duolite™, Top-Down/
Bottom-Up, and Two-On-One Headrail
shades have two operating cords.
Standard Bottom-Up shades have
one operatingcord.
■Pull down slowly on the rear
cord of the cord loop to lower
the shade.
■Pull down slowly on the front
cord of the cord loop to raise
the shade.
IMPORTANT: If the cord
tensioner moves up the cord,
you have not secured it to the
wall or window frame. You must
do so for the shade to operate
properly. See the instructions
included with your Universal Cord
Tensioner Installation Kit.
■To operate Duolite and Top-Down/Bottom-Up shades, the right cord operates the middle
rail and the left cord operates the bottomrail (unless reverse controls were specified on
the order).
IMPORTANT: You must first lower the bottom rail before lowering the middle rail.
Likewise, you must first raise the middle rail before raising the bottomrail.
To Raise:
Pull Down on
Front Cord
To Lower:
Pull Down on
Rear Cord
Operates
Bottom
Rail
Operates
Middle
Rail
TOP-DOWN/BOTTOM-UP
AND DUOLITE SHADES

Operation
11
TROUBLESHOOTING
Problem The shade is hard to raise or lower, or will not raise or lower.
Solution Check that the cord tensioner is mounted correctly. See the instructions
included with your Universal Cord Tensioner Installation Kit.
For Duolite™and Top-Down/Bottom-Up Shades: The lift cords in the
headrail may have “overturned.” Try the following:
■If both rails are in the raised stacked position, at the top of the window,
pull down the back cord of the cord loop that operates the bottom rail.
■With all other problems, pull down the front cord of the cordloop that
operates the middle rail.
Make sure that the shade fabric is not caught between the installation bracket
and the headrail.
Check that the headrail and installation brackets are level and aligned. Shim
the installation brackets to level the headrail, ifnecessary.
Check that cord loops are not pinched or tangled.
If hold-down brackets are used, make sure they have been released before
operating the shade.
Problem The shade raises or lowers unevenly or the bottom rail is uneven when
fullyraised.
Solution Lower the shade completely to allow it to “self-correct” skewing. Pull the cord
loop slowly to prevent the shade from further skewing.
Check that the headrail and installation brackets are level and aligned. Shim
the installation brackets to level the headrail, ifnecessary.
For Top-Down/Bottom-Up Shades: Both the middle rail and the bottom rail
may skew ifthe cord loop is pulled too quickly. Lower each rail completely to
allow them to “self-correct.”
Adjust the bottom rail. See “Level the Bottom Rail (If Necessary)” on page9.

Operation
12
Problem The shade will not fit into theinstallation brackets.
Solution Check that the installation brackets are level and aligned. Shim the installation
brackets to level the headrail, if necessary.
Be sure the heads of the screws are flush against the installationbracket.
Check that the headrail is completely inserted into the installation brackets.
See “Install the Shade” on page8.
Problem The universal cord tensioner has climbed 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 the
instructions included with your Universal Cord Tensioner Installation Kit.
Problem The universal cord tensioner grabs onto the cord uponoperation.
Solution Check that the universal cord tensioner is mounted properly. Reinstall, if
necessary. See the instructions included with your Universal Cord Tensioner
Installation Kit.

Care
13
REMOVING THE SHADE (IF NECESSARY)
■Lower the shade approximately4".
■While holding the headrail, push
back on the bottom tab of the
installation bracket to release the
bottom edge of the headrail.
■After releasing the bottom edge,
roll the back of the headrail down
and out from thebracket.
CLEANING PROCEDURES
Hunter Douglas Applause®honeycomb shades 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 the cleaning that is needed in most
circumstances.
Vacuuming
■For deeper cleaning, vacuum gently with a brush attachment.
Compressed Air/Hair Dryer (Cool Setting)
■Use compressed air or a hair-dryer on a cool setting to blow dust and dirt off shades.
Spot-Cleaning
CAUTION: Do not spot-clean fabric-covered headrail.
■Prepare a solution of warm water and a mild detergent.
■Dampen a clean cloth in the solution and wring it out.
■Dab the spot with the dampened cloth until it is removed. Do not rub the fabric.
■Allow the shade to dry in the completely closed position.
Headrail
Bracket
Back of
Shade Remove
Bottom
Tab

Care
14
Bathtub Cleaning/Water Immersion
CAUTION: Do not immerse the fabric-covered headrail, Venue™fabric, or opaque fabrics.
■Immerse the shade in a basin or bathtub filled with warm water and a mild detergent.
IMPORTANT: Never immerse the headrail into the solution.
■Rinse with clean water.
■Before removing from the rinse water, fully raise the shade and tilt it to allow excess
water to drain off.
■Dry the shade completely in the closed position.
Ultrasonic Cleaning
CAUTION: Do not ultrasonically clean the fabric-covered headrail or opaque fabrics.
■Specify that a mild detergent solution be used.
IMPORTANT: Never immerse the headrail into the solution.
■Dry the shade completely in the closed position.
Injection/Extraction Cleaning
This type of professional cleaning injects a cleaning solution into the fabric and extracts the
dirty solution in the same motion.

Child Safety
15
WARNING
Young children can STRANGLE in cord loops. They can also wrap cords around their
necks and STRANGLE.
■Always keep cords out of the reach of children.
■Move cribs, playpens and other furniture away from cords. Children can climb
furniture to get to cords.
CORD LOOP SHADES
■Attach the cord tensioner on the cord loop to the wall
orwindowcasement. See “Attach the Universal Cord
Tensioner(s)” on page 9. This can prevent children
from pulling cord loops around their necks.
■Hunter Douglas provides a cord tensioner installation kit with
instructions for attaching 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. Use appropriate anchors for the mounting
surface conditions.
■Only Hunter Douglas supplied cord tensioners and hardware
should be used. Replacement parts may be obtained by
contacting the Hunter Douglas Customer Information Center
at 1-888-501-8364.
For more safety information call 1-888-501-8364
in the U.S. or 1-800-265-8000 in Canada.
WARNING
NOTE: The warning labels on the bottom rails of corded window coverings contain
important safety information. These warning labels are designed to be permanent, in
accordance with the industry’s safety standards, and must not be removed.

NOTES

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• Fabric delamination.
• Operational cords for a full 7 years from the date
of purchase.
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product.
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water/moisture) and discoloration or fading over
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maintenance.
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