HunterDouglas Design Studio Roman Shades Straight-Pull... Parts list manual

Installation •Operation •Care
Roman Shades
Straight-Pull Cordlock

CONTENTS
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Center at 1-888-501-8364.
Getting Started:
Product View .............................................. 1
Installation Components Provided................. 2
Tools Needed.............................................. 2
Fasteners Needed....................................... 2
Mounting Types and Window Terminology..... 3
Installation:
Inside Mount — No Valance ........................ 4
Inside Mount — with Optional Valance......... 5
Outside Mount — No Valance...................... 6
Outside Mount — with Optional Valance ...... 8
Install the Shade ....................................... 10
Attach the Valance Fabric (If Applicable)...... 11
Operation:
Operate the Shade .................................... 12
Troubleshooting ........................................ 12
Shade Removal (If Necessary).................... 14
Care:
Cleaning Procedures ................................. 14
Child Safety:
Safety Cord Stop....................................... 15

GETTING STARTED
1
Product View
Installation Bracket
Extension Bracket
(Optional)
Components for
Optional Valance
Straight-Pull Cordlock Roman Shade
Valance Headboard
Valance L-Bracket*
Return*
Hook-and-Loop
Attachment
Valance Fabric
Pull
Cord
Safety
Cord Stop
Tassel
* Outside mounts only. Returns shown here on both sides.
Left return only and right return only are available.
Inside
mount valances do not have returns.

GETTING STARTED
2
Thank you for purchasing Hunter Douglas Design Studio™Roman 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.
Installation Components Provided
Check the packaging to be sure you have all the components needed to install your shades.
Keep the packaging until the shades perform to your satisfaction.
■Installation brackets. The number of installation brackets required varies with shade
width, as shown in the table below.
Tools Needed
■Power drill and drill bits ■Measuring tape
■3" long Phillips bit recommended for flat head screws ■Level
■¼" hex driver recommended for hex head screws ■Pencil
■Phillips and flat blade screwdrivers
Fasteners Needed
■#6 flat head screws (provided).Two 15 /8" screws and one ¾" securing screw are provided
per installation bracket.
■#6 hex head screws (provided).Two 1½" screws are provided per extension bracket.
■Wall anchors (not provided).If mounting into drywall, you will need wall anchors to ensure
a secure installation.
■Additional #6 hex head screws are provided with optional valance.
➤Inside mount: four or more 2" screws are provided to attach the valance headboard to
the head jamb inside the window casement.
➤Outside mount: two 1½" screws and two ¾" screws are provided per L-bracket to
attach the brackets to the mounting surface (1½") and the valance headboard to the
brackets (¾").
Shade
Width
15" – 30"
301
/8" – 60"
Brackets
Required
2
3
Installation
Bracket
Securing Screw
Extension
Bracket
#6 x 1½"
Hex Head
Screw
#6 x ¾"
Flat Head
Securing Screw
#6 x 15 /8"
Flat Head
Screw

GETTING STARTED
3
Mounting Types and Window Terminology
If the installation brackets are mounted correctly, the rest of the installation process follows very
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 — No Valance on page 4.
➤Inside Mount — with Optional Valance on page 5.
➤Outside Mount — No Valance on page 6.
➤Outside Mount — with Optional Valance on page 8.
Outside Mount (OB)
Shade mounts outside
window opening.
Inside Mount (IB)
Shade fits within
window opening.
Collectively, the sill and
jambs are called the
“window casement.”
Molding
Head Jamb
Sill
Jamb Jamb

INSTALLATION
4
Inside Mount — No Valance
■On the front of the head jamb, use a pencil to lightly mark 7" in from each jamb. (This
distance is necessary on the cordlock side to clear the cordlock assembly.) If three
installation brackets came with your order, make an additional center mark between the two
end marks. Shift this middle bracket off-center if necessary to avoid interference with the
center cord guide.
■Center an installation bracket on each mark. Then mark where to drill pilot holes for the
mounting screws. Use the following mounting depth guidelines when positioning the
installation brackets:
➤Minimum mounting depth for bracket attachment is 7
/8".
➤Minimum mounting depth for a fully recessed installation is 1½". (An approximate depth
of 4" is required to fully recess the folds of a completely lowered Hobble shade.)
Important: The front edges of the installation brackets must align after mounting.
■Drill pilot holes for the mounting screws. Use a 1
/8" drill bit.
➤Mount into studs whenever possible.
➤If drilling into drywall, use wall anchors. Follow the
instructions provided with the wall anchors.
■Fasten the installation brackets to the mounting surface. Use
the flat head screws provided with your order.
■The front edges of the installation brackets must be aligned
and level.
Proceed to Install the Shade on page 10.
Top Sill (Looking Up)
7" 7"
Shift middle bracket off-center if necessary to
avoid interference with center cord guide.
7"7"
Fully
Recessed:
Minimum
1½" Depth
Bracket
Attachment:
Minimum
7/8" Depth
Mark to the
Center of
the Bracket

INSTALLATION
5
Inside Mount — with Optional Valance
With the optional valance, the valance headboard is mounted inside the casement and then the
installation brackets are mounted to the valance headboard.
■Locate the valance headboard inside the window casement. Position the headboard against
the head jamb.
➤The headboard must be recessed into
the window opening at least 1¾" for
secure attachment.
➤To fully recess the valance, a minimum
depth of 37
/8" is required.
➤The hook-and-loop material faces
front and the staples on the headboard
face down.
■Drill 1/8" pilot holes for the valance headboard
mounting screws. Drill the holes all the way
through the fabric and headboard into the
head jamb.
➤Starting 2" from each end, space the pilot
holes no more than 12" apart. Locate the
holes 11
/8" from the back of the headboard
so the screws do not interfere with shade
installation.
➤Mount into studs whenever possible.
➤If drilling into drywall, use wall anchors. Follow the instructions provided with the wall
anchors.
■Attach the valance headboard to the head jamb. Use the 2" hex head screws.
■Mount the installation brackets to the valance headboard. Follow the "Inside Mount — No
Valance" on page 4, with the valance headboard taking the place of the head jamb.
Take the following into consideration:
➤If necessary, adjust bracket spacing to avoid the valance headboard mounting screws.
➤Typically, the back of the installation brackets should align with the back of the
headboard.
1¾"
Minimum
Valance Headboard
Mounting Depth
Fully
Recessed
37
/8"
1¾"
Minimum
Valance
Headboard
Valance Headboard
Mounting Depth
Fully Recessed
37
/8"
11
/8"

INSTALLATION
6
Outside Mount — No Valance
■Center the headrail above the window opening at the desired height. Use a pencil to lightly
mark where its ends are located.
➤Alternatively, measure the width of the headrail and use this measurement to determine
where the ends of the headrail will be located.
■Use a pencil to lightly mark 7" in from each headrail end location. (This distance is
necessary on the cordlock side to clear the cordlock assembly.) If three installation brackets
came with your order, make an additional center mark between the two end marks. Shift
this middle bracket off-center if necessary to avoid interference with the center cord guide.
■Center an installation bracket on each mark. Then mark where to drill pilot holes for the
mounting screws.
➤The top of the installation brackets should be ¼" above the height where you want the
top of the headrail to be located.
➤If using extension brackets, center an extension bracket on each mark to determine
where to drill pilot holes.
Important: Extension brackets cannot be used if an optional valance was ordered
with the shade.
➤The rear of the installation brackets or extension brackets must be flush against a flat
mounting surface. Do not mount brackets on curved molding.
Important: The tops of the brackets must align level after mounting.
Space EvenlySpace Evenly
Headrail End Marks
7" 7"
Shift middle bracket off-center if necessary to
avoid interference with center cord guide.
Installation
Bracket
Headrail
End Mark
7"
Extension
Bracket
Mark to the
Center of
the Bracket

INSTALLATION
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■Drill pilot holes for the mounting screws. Use a 1 /8" drill bit.
➤Mount into studs whenever possible.
➤If drilling into drywall, use wall anchors. Follow the
instructions provided with the wall anchors.
■Fasten the installation brackets or extension brackets to the
mounting surface. Use the screws provided with your order.
➤Use 15
/8" flat head screws for the installation brackets.
➤Use 11
/2" hex head screws for the extension brackets.
■Check alignment. The tops of all brackets must be aligned and level.
■If using extension brackets, fasten the installation
brackets to the extension brackets. Attach the
installation brackets to the underside of the extension
brackets using the provided ½" flat head screws and
speed nuts. Due to the weight of the shade,
a maximum projection of 1" is recommended.
Important: The front edges of the installation
brackets must be aligned and level.
Proceed to Install the Shade on page 10.
Installation
Bracket
Extension
Bracket

INSTALLATION
8
Outside Mount — with Optional Valance
With the optional valance, the valance headboard is mounted and then the installation brackets
are mounted to the wall or molding under the valance headboard.
■Mark where the ends of the valance headboard will be located. Center the headboard above
the window opening at the desired height. Use a pencil to lightly mark where its ends are
located.
➤Alternatively, measure the width of the valance headboard and use this measurement to
determine where the ends of the headboard will be located.
■Mark L-bracket locations. Use a pencil
to lightly mark 3" in from each valance
headboard end location. If more than two
L-brackets came with your order, make
additional marks to space the other
bracket(s) evenly between the two end
brackets.
■Mark screw locations. Center an L-bracket on each mark. Then mark where to drill pilot
holes for the mounting screws.
➤The top of the L-brackets should be 1" below the height where you want the top of the
valance to be located.
➤The rear of the L-brackets must be flush against a flat mounting surface. Do not mount
L-brackets on curved molding.
Important: The tops of the L-brackets must align level after mounting.
■Drill 1
/8"pilot holes for the L-bracket mounting screws.
➤Mount into studs whenever possible.
➤If drilling into drywall, use wall anchors. Follow the instructions provided with the wall
anchors.
■Fasten the L-brackets to the mounting surface. Use the 1½"
hex head screws provided with your order.
3" 3"Space EvenlySpace Evenly
Valance Headboard End Marks
Window Opening
Valance
L-Bracket
3"
Valance
Headboard
End Mark
1½" Hex Head
Screws
Valance
L-Bracket
3"
Valance
Headboard
End Mark
1½" Hex Head
Screws

INSTALLATION
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■Check alignment. The tops of all L-brackets must be aligned and level.
■Mark screw locations for attaching the valance headboard. Position the headboard on top of
the L-brackets with its ends aligned with the end marks and the back against the wall.
➤The hook-and-loop material faces front and the staples on the headboard face down.
➤Mark the bottom of the headboard (the side with the staples) through the front and rear
slotted holes on the center of the L-brackets.
■Drill 1
/8"pilot holes for the valance headboard mounting
screws. Remove the headboard and drill the pilot holes.
Be careful not to drill through the top fabric.
■Attach the headboard to the L-brackets. Use the ¾" hex
head screws. (Longer screws will pierce the top of
the fabric.)
■Mount the installation brackets to the wall or molding
underneath the valance headboard.
■Mount the installation brackets to the valance
headboard. Follow the "Outside Mount — No Valance"
on page 6, with the valance headboard taking the
place of the head jamb. Take the following
into consideration:
➤Mount the end installation brackets
8" from the end of the valance
headboard. (This will place the center
of the brackets 7" from the end of the
headrail.)
➤The top of the installation brackets
should be ¼" below the bottom of the
valance headboard.
➤If necessary, adjust spacing of
additional installation brackets to avoid
L-brackets.
➤Do not install the installation brackets directly into the valance headboard.
➤Do not use extension brackets with the shade installation brackets.
8"
Top of
Bracket
¼" Below
Valance
Headboard

INSTALLATION
10
Install the Shade
■Mount the headrail to the installation brackets. Refer to the illustrations below.
➤With the cordlock mechanism facing down, align the headrail with the openings on the
installation brackets.
➤Push the headrail into the brackets until it is flush against the back of all brackets.
➤Check that no lift cords are captured in the bottom of the installation brackets.
➤Check that the fabric is smooth and even (not pinched) across the width of the headrail.
➤Install the ¾" securing screw through the front hole on the bottom of each bracket to
hold the headrail in place. Tighten the screws until flush with the bottom of the bracket.
Push Headrail Against
Back of Bracket
Install Securing
Screw
Align Headrail with
Bracket Opening
Headrail
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INSTALLATION
11
Attach the Valance Fabric (If Applicable)
■Center the valance fabric in front of the valance headboard. Press the strip of hook-and-
loop material on the fabric to the hook-and-loop material on the front of the headboard.
➤Be sure the top of the valance fabric is aligned and level with the top of the valance
headboard.
➤If necessary, adjust the placement of the valance fabric by carefully peeling the top from
its hook-and-loop attachment and repositioning it.
➤For valances with only one return, attach the fabric to the return side first.
■Affix the valance returns to the ends of the valance headboard (outside mounts only). Press
the strip of hook-and-loop material on the valance returns to the hook-and-loop material on
the ends of the headboard. Make adjustments as necessary until you are satisfied with the
appearance of the valance.
note: Garment tacks are used to secure the returns during shipping. They can be left in
for a more tailored return or carefully removed for a fuller return.
Valance
Headboard
Return*
Return*
Valance Fabric
Return
Return
*Outside mounts only. Returns shown here on both sides.
Left return only and right return only are available. Inside
mount valances do not have returns.
Valance
Headboard
Return*
Return*
Valance Fabric
Return
Return
*Outside mounts only. Returns shown here on both sides.
Left return only and right return only are available. Inside
mount valances do not have returns.

OPERATION
12
Operate the Shade
With a straight-pull cordlock, the cord remains vertical. It is not necessary to pull the cord to one
side to lock or release the cordlock. Reach behind the shade to access the cord.
■To raise the shade: Pull down on the cord until the shade is raised to the desired position.
Then raise the cord slightly to lock it in position.
■To lower the shade: Pull down on the cord slightly to release the cordlock. Then raise the
cord until the shade is lowered to the desired position. To stop the shade before it is fully
lowered, pull down on the cord slightly to lock the cordlock.
Important: Do not release the cord while raising and lowering until you lock the
cordlock.
Troubleshooting
Problem Shade will not fit into the installation brackets.
Solution Check that all brackets are aligned at the same level and even across the front.
Problem Shade raises unevenly.
Solution Adjust one or more of the bottom cord stops
to level the bottom of the shade. Lift up the
bottom of the shade to access the cord
stops. Push the cap of the cord stop and
slide the stop up or down, as shown below.
Be sure the lift cord and ladder cord are
secure.
Problem Shade is too short.
Solution If the shade was ordered with a valance, be sure the valance and shade
brackets are installed properly. The valance headboard is considered in the
overall height of the shade and valance combined. A deduction in shade height
is taken by fabrication to accommodate the thickness of the valance headboard.
Problem Shade is wrinkled when installed.
Solution Allow the shade to hang in the lowered position for a few days to reduce
wrinkles.
Push Cap
Bottom
Cord Stop
Knot
Slide Up
or Down

OPERATION
13
Problem Valance fabric is not level.
Solution Carefully detach the fabric from its hook-and-loop attachment and
re-position it.
Problem There is a light gap at the top of the window frame.
Solution If a valance was ordered with the shade, the valance fabric can be adjusted
using the hook-and-loop attachment to minimize the light gap or accommodate
uneven applications.
Problem The battens or folds don’t align.
Solution Side-by-side shade alignment is guaranteed within ¼" when shades are
ordered at the same time, and in the identical style, fabric, lining, color, height,
lifting system, and mounting style. Side-by-side shades must be specified on
the order form.
In order to achieve custom shade heights for Hunter Douglas Design Studio™
Roman shades, spacing from the top of the shade to the first batten or fold may
be more or less than the consistent spacing between battens or folds on the
rest of the shade. This is called “top indexing.”

CARE
14
Shade Removal (If Necessary)
Raise the shade completely before removing it.
■Remove the valance fabric. If the shade has an optional valance,
carefully peel the hook-and-loop material at the top of the valance
fabric from the valance headboard.
■Remove the securing screws. Remove the securing screw from
each installation bracket.
■Pull the headrail from the installation brackets. Pull the headrail
straight out.
Dressing Design Studio™ Roman Shades
■After installation, allow shades to hang fully lowered for a few days to let wrinkles fall out.
■“Dressing” refers to easing the fabric into soft folds across the shade to create a uniform
appearance.
■If a shade is left in the raised position with the folds dressed for an extended period, the
folds may retain their shape over time, and may require less dressing.
Cleaning Procedures
The following options are available for cleaning your shade:
■Dusting. Light dusting with a feather duster is usually all the cleaning that is needed.
■Vacuuming. Vacuum on low suction for dust removal.
A note on textiles: As with all textiles, the fabric on your Roman shade(s) is subject to some
inherent variations. Slight dye-lot variations, puckering or wrinkling are within textile industry
standards and should be considered normal.
HeadrailHeadrail
Loosen Set Screw Pull Headrail from Brackets
Remove
Pull
Out
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CHILD SAFETY
15
Child Safety
Young children can STRANGLE in cord loops and in the loop above the cord stop. 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.
■Do not tie cords together. Make sure cords do not twist together and create a loop.
■Hunter Douglas provides cord cleats and we recommend their use. Attach
two cord cleats 6" to 12" apart at a height where they will be out of the reach of
children. Take into account that a child may stand on furniture attempting to reach
the cords.
■Be sure the cord cleats are firmly secured.
■Once the cord cleats are attached, wrap excess cord around them after each use
of the shade.
■Replacement or additional cord cleats may be obtained by contacting the Hunter
Douglas Customer Information Center at 1-888-501-8364.
Safety Cord Stop
■The safety cord stop reduces the risk of loops formed by pulling out the back cords.
■This component also breaks apart with minimal pressure should a child or pet become
entangled in the top lift cords.
■To reassemble the cord stop:
➤Re-insert any loose cords into the top notches of the cord stop. There is a notch on
each side.
➤Line up the two halves of the cord stop and snap the pieces back together.
WARNING
For more safety information call 1-888-501-8364
in the U.S. or 1-866-662-0666 in Canada.
Four
Cords
Two
Cords

CHILD SAFETY
16
Back Cords
■This product contains accessible cords on the back.
■Accessible cords on the back of Roman shades can
be pulled out to form a loop, which can STRANGLE a
young child.
■Children can climb furniture to access these cords.
Move cribs, playpens and other furniture away from
Roman shades.

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