HunterDouglas Duette LiteRise User manual

Owner’s Guide
Duette®and Applause®
Honeycomb Shades
3/4", 11/4", and Double
Honeycomb LiteRise®
Standard Shades

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INTRODUCTION
THANK YOU for purchasing this Hunter Douglas product. Your new honeycomb
shade has been custom built for you from the highest quality materials. Once in your
window, it will provide you with a lifetime of beauty and trouble-free use.
Installation has been designed to be as simple as possible. Please review the
instructions to acquaint yourself with all of the procedures.
CONTENTS
Introduction...............................................................................................................3
Getting Started...........................................................................................................4
Exploded View...........................................................................................................5
Mount The Installation Brackets ................................................................................6
Install The Shade........................................................................................................9
Attach Accessories ......................................................................................................9
Remove The Shade...................................................................................................10
Operating The Shade ...............................................................................................10
Adjusting The Shade ................................................................................................11
Care And Cleaning...................................................................................................12
Troubleshooting .......................................................................................................14
For assistance, call the Hunter Douglas
Customer Information Center
at 1-888-501-8364
Visit our Web site at hunterdouglas.com

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Mounting Surface Fastener
No. 6 Hex Head Screws
(Provided)
Wall Anchors, Expansion Bolts
(Not Provided)
Sheet Metal Screws
(Not Provided)
Wood
Drywall, Plaster
Metal
GETTING STARTED
Remove the shade from the package. Keep the packaging until the shade operates
to your satisfaction.
Check the diagram (next page) to make sure you have the necessary parts.
Tools And Fasteners Needed
Flat blade and Phillips screwdrivers
Level
Measuring tape
Needlenose pliers
Pencil
Power drill, 1/4"hex
driver, and drill bits
You will also need fasteners designed to work with your specific mounting surface.
Hex head screws (11/4") are supplied.
NOTE: Contents of the hardware package may vary depending upon how the
shade was ordered and whether the shade will be inside or outside mounted.
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EXPLODED VIEW
Hold-Down
Bracket
(Optional)
Extension Bracket
(Optional)
Spacer Block
(Optional)
Installation
Bracket
Handle

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MOUNT THE INSTALLATION BRACKETS
Bracket Requirements
Bracket Placement
Bracket placement is the same for inside and outside mounts.
Measure 2" in from the ends of the headrail and mark the bracket location on the
mounting surface.
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2" 2"
Space Evenly
Space Evenly
Top Of Rail
Bracket Type
Brackets Required For Headrail Width
Up to 31" 31 1/8"
to 79"
79 1/8"
to 96"
96 1/8"
to 120"
3/4" & Double Honeycomb
Installation Bracket
2345
11/4" Installation Bracket
2 3 4 N/A
Optional Extension Bracket
2345
Optional End Mount Bracket*
22
(36" Max)
N/A N/A
Optional Spacer Block
1-3 per bracket
Optional Hold-Down Bracket
2
*Not available on 11/4" pleat.

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Space additional brackets evenly between the end brackets.
Adjust the bracket placement to accommodate obstructions to the bottom rail,
such as window cranks or handles.
Inside Mount Applications
The depth required for a fully recessed inside mount depends on the type of
installation bracket and sill dimensions.
NOTE: Add the dimension of obstructions such as window cranks or handles
to the minimum depth.
Center each bracket over the previously made mark on the mounting surface.
Attach using one or two screws, as necessary.
Use a level to check that the brackets are level and aligned.
Outside Mount Applications
The minimum mounting height for outside mounted
shades is 5/8".
Center each bracket over a mark on the
mounting surface.
Attach using one screw.
Use a level to check that the brackets are level
and aligned.
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2"
3/4" Bracket Shown
See
Depth
Chart
2"
11/4" Bracket Shown
See
Depth
Chart
5/8"
Minimum
3/4" Bracket Shown
Depth For Bracket Placement Inside Mount
3/4"* 3/4" 21/4"
1
1/4" 13/4" 31/8"
3/4" End Mount 15/8" 21/4"
Minimum
Bracket Type
Fully
Recessed
*Double honeycomb included.

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Spacer Blocks (Optional)
Each spacer block projects the installation bracket
1/2" away from the mounting surface.
Mount with solid sides facing
mounting surface.
Mounting screws should be long enough for a
secure installation.
Use a level to check that the spacer blocks
are level and aligned.
Attach using one screw.
Use a maximum of three spacer blocks
per bracket.
Extension Brackets (Optional)
Extension brackets project the installation bracket
up to 21/2" from the mounting surface. This allows
for additional clearance for obstructions such as
window cranks or handles.
To shorten the extension brackets, use pliers to
break along the indentations.
Use a level to check that the extension brackets
are level and aligned.
Attach using two screws.
Attach the installation brackets to the underside
of the extension brackets using the machine
screws and nuts provided.
NOTE: Attach the installation bracket to the
same holes on all extension brackets to ensure
that the installation brackets are projected the
same distance away from the mounting surface.
End Mount Applications
For end mounting, see the Honeycomb Shades End Mount Installation Instructions.
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Extension
Bracket
11/4" Bracket Shown
Extension
Bracket
3/4" Bracket Shown
Spacer
Blocks
3/4" Bracket Shown

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Front
Front
INSTALL THE SHADE
Unwind the cord from around the shade assembly.
Position the shade so that the front (colored fabric) faces toward you.
Slip the headrail into the installation brackets so the front of the bracket slides
under the front groove on the top of the headrail.
Gently roll the headrail up and push back to snap into place.
ATTACH ACCESSORIES
LiteRise®Handle
Attach the handle at the center of the
bottom rail.
Hook the prongs of the handle onto the lip
of the bottom rail.
Rotate the handle downward until it catches
under the bottom rail.
Attach Hold-Down Brackets (Optional)
Hold-down brackets can only be used on outside
mounted shades.
Lower the shade and place the pins from
the hold-down brackets into the bottom rail
end caps.
Mark the mounting hole locations on the
mounting surface.
Check that the brackets are level and attach
them to the mounting surface using two screws.
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Handle
Front Of Shade
Bottom Rail Rotate the handle
down until it
snaps onto the
bottom rail.
Bottom Rail
Handle

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REMOVE THE SHADE
Lower the shade approximately 4".
While holding the front of the
headrail for support, use a standard
flat blade screwdriver and insert it
between the bottom of the bracket
and the back of the headrail, as
shown. Twist the screwdriver to
release the back edge of the headrail.
After releasing the back edge, roll the
back of the headrail downward and
out from the bracket.
If the bracket is stiff, the headrail may be difficult to remove. Use a flat blade
screwdriver wrapped in a soft cloth and push the blade against the bottom tab of
the mounting bracket.
CAUTION: Be careful not to scratch the finish on the back of the headrail.
OPERATING THE SHADE
For better support and smoother operation, use the handle when raising and lowering
the shade.
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Back Of Shade
Push back against the tab using your
thumb or a wrapped screwdriver blade.
After releasing the
bottom tab, the
headrail will drop.
Bottom
Tab 1
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To Raise the Shade
Slowly and steadily push
up on the bottom rail
handle. Allow the shade
to stack evenly.
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To Lower the Shade
Slowly and steadily pull
down on the bottom
rail handle.
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