HunterDouglas Duette Installation manual

Duette
®
and Applause
®
Honeycomb Shades
Angles and Specialty Shapes
Installation and Care

CONTENTS
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GETTING STARTED
Product View — Angle..........................................................1
Product View — Specialty Shape.........................................2
Tools and Fasteners Needed .................................................3
Installation Overview.............................................................3
STAND-ALONE ANGLE INSTALLATION
Mount the Specialty Brackets ...............................................4
Install the Stand-Alone Angle ...............................................5
ANGLE SHARING A RECTANGULAR SHADE
HEADRAIL INSTALLATION
Mount the Specialty Brackets for the Angle.........................6
Mount the Rectangular Shade...............................................6
Mount the Top Rail of the Angle ...........................................6
Attach the Angle to the Rectangular Shade .........................6
SPECIALTY SHAPE INSTALLATION
Mount the Specialty Brackets ...............................................7
Install the Specialty Shape....................................................8
CARE
Removing the Shade, If Necessary .......................................9
Cleaning Procedures............................................................ 10
WARRANTY...........................................................Back Cover
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GETTING STARTED
1
Product View — Angle (non-operable)
Top Rail
Bottom Rail
Specialty Brackets
Specialty
Brackets
Specialty
Brackets
Magnet
Filler
Strip
Rectangular Shade
Headrail
Stand-Alone Angle
Angle Sharing a
Rectangular Shade Headrail

2
GETTING STARTED
Product View — Specialty Shape (non-operable)
Octagon
Not Shown: Hexagon and Trapezoid
Specialty Brackets Top Rail
Bottom Rail

GETTING STARTED
3
Thank you for purchasing Hunter Douglas Duette®and Applause®Honeycomb Shades. With
proper installation 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.
Tools and Fasteners Needed
 Flat blade and Phillips screwdrivers
 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.
 #6 Flat Head Screws (Provided). If end mounting a rectangular shade, use two 1
1
⁄ 2 "
screws per installation bracket.
 Drywall Anchors (Not Provided). Use drywall anchors when mounting into drywall.
Installation Overview
IMPORTANT: Angle and Specialty Shape shades can only be mounted on the inside of the
window casement.
 Refer to the appropriate page below based on your order:
 Stand-Alone Angle Installation —Page 4
 Angle Sharing a Rectangular Shade Headrail Installation —Page 6
 Specialty Shape Installation —Page 7
#6 x 1
1
⁄ 2 "
Hex Head Screw
(Provided)
#6 Flat Head Screw
for Use with Rectangular
Shade Headrail End Mounts
(Provided)

STAND-ALONE ANGLE INSTALLATION
4
Mount the Specialty Brackets
 Your order will include specialty brackets
specific to your pleat size.
 The number of specialty brackets required
varies with the bottom rail width, as shown
in the table.
NOTE: The specialty bracket for
3
⁄ 4 " pleat size is shown; the installation procedures
for other pleat sizes are the same.
 Bend the two tabs of the bracket templates downward and insert the tabs into the holes
in the top and bottom rails as shown below. Use the holes near each end, whenever
possible. If three or more brackets are required, use the center hole(s) for the additional
bracket(s).
NOTE: There are extra holes in the rail in case the holes nearest each end do not work
for your specific application.
IMPORTANT: Make sure the double-sided tape on the bracket templates is facing away
from the rail.
 Remove the backing from the double-sided tape on the bracket templates.
 Place each rail inside the window opening at the desired mounting location.
Width of
Bottom Rail
Brackets Required
for Each Rail
12" – 36" 2
36
1
⁄ 8 " – 54" 3
54
1
⁄ 8 " – 72" 5
Specialty Bracket
Double-sided Tape
Bracket Template
Tabs
Double-sided Tape

STAND-ALONE ANGLE INSTALLATION
5
 Press each rail against the mounting surface until the templates stick to the mounting
surface.
 Carefully remove the shade from the window opening.
IMPORTANT: Make sure the templates stay on the mounting surfaces.
 Mark the screw holes.
 Carefully remove the templates from the mounting surfaces.
 Drill the screw holes using a
3
⁄ 32 " drill bit.
 Attach the specialty brackets using the screws provided.
IMPORTANT: The specialty brackets should be aligned and level with each other.
Install the Stand-Alone Angle
 Install the shade into the specialty brackets.
 Push the rail into the brackets and rotate
toward the window frame until it latches.
IMPORTANT: Make sure the fabric is not
caught between the bracket tabs and the rail
and that the spring tabs are on the back of
the rail.
Rail Bracket
Spring Tab
Latch
Front

ANGLE SHARING A RECTANGULAR SHADE HEADRAIL INSTALLATION
6
Mount the Specialty Brackets for the Angle
Mount the specialty brackets for the top rail of the angle. Refer to the procedures on pages
4 and 5.
Mount the Rectangular Shade
IMPORTANT: Angles can only be attached to a rectangular shade that is end mount.
For end mount bracket location and headrail installation, refer to the “End Mount” section in
the Installation, Operation, and Care instructions that came with your rectangular shade.
Mount the Top Rail of the Angle
 Install the top rail of the angle into the specialty brackets. Refer to the install procedure
on page 5.
Attach the Angle to the Rectangular Shade
 Fan out the angle fabric toward the rectangular shade headrail.
 The rectangular shade headrail has a magnetic strip attached to the top of the rail, and
the angle has a corresponding magnetic strip in the bottom cell of the fabric stack.
 Position the bottom cell of the angle fabric onto the top of the rectangular shade headrail
so that the magnets connect and hold firmly. Adjust the placement of the fabric as
necessary.
Magnet

SPECIALTY SHAPE INSTALLATION
7
Mount the Specialty Brackets
 Your order will include specialty brackets specific to your
pleat size.
 The number of specialty brackets required varies with
rail width, as shown in the table.
NOTE: The specialty bracket for
3
⁄ 4 " pleat size is shown; the installation procedures
for other pleat sizes are the same.
 Bend the two tabs of the bracket templates downward and insert the tabs into the holes
in the top rail as shown below. Use the holes near each end, whenever possible.
NOTE: There are extra holes in the rail in case the holes nearest each end do not work
for your specific application.
IMPORTANT: Make sure the double-sided tape on the bracket templates is facing away
from the rail.
 Remove the backing from the double-sided tape on the bracket templates.
 Place the top rail inside the window opening, centered, at the depth desired.
 Press the top rail against the mounting surface until the templates stick to the mounting
surface.
Width of Rail
Brackets
Required
8" – 60" 2
60
1
⁄ 8 " – 72" 3
Specialty Bracket
Double-sided Tape
Bracket Template
Tabs
Double-sided Tape

SPECIALTY SHAPE INSTALLATION
8
 Carefully remove the shade from the window opening.
IMPORTANT: Make sure the templates stay on the mounting surface.
 Mark the screw holes.
 Carefully remove the templates from the mounting surface.
 Drill the screw holes using a
3
⁄ 32 " drill bit.
 Attach the specialty brackets using the screws provided.
IMPORTANT: The specialty brackets should be level and aligned.
Install the Specialty Shape
 Install the shade into the specialty brackets.
 Push the rail into the brackets and rotate
toward the window frame until it latches.
IMPORTANT: Make sure the fabric is not
caught between the bracket tabs and the rail
and that the spring tabs are on the back of
the rail.
Rail Bracket
Spring Tab
Latch
Front

CARE
9
Removing the Shade, If Necessary
Specialty Brackets
 Push the rail against the brackets to release
the latch and lift it out of the brackets.
Removing the Angle and Rectangular Shade
Angle
 Grasp the bottom cell and magnet of the angle and lift up to detach from the magnet on
top of the rectangular shade headrail.
Rectangular Shade
 Lower the rectangular 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.
Rail Bracket
Front
Headrail
Bracket
Back of
Shade
Remove
Bottom
Tab

CARE
10
Cleaning Procedures
Hunter Douglas Duette®and Applause®Honeycomb Shades are made of anti-static,
dust-resistant fabric which repels dirt and dust. For most honeycomb 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
CAUTION: Do not vacuum Elan®fabrics.
 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 Alexa, Alexa Metallic™, Apollo™, Calypso™, Commercial, Elan,
Applause Esprit™, India Silk, Jardin, Leela, Macon™, and all Batiste fabrics.
 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 lowered (or fanned out) position.
Bathtub Cleaning/Water Immersion
CAUTION: Do not immerse Alexa, Alexa Metallic, Calypso, Commercial, Elan, India Silk, all
Batiste fabrics, all Alustra®Duette fabrics, and all room-darkening fabrics. Do not immerse
Applause Esprit fabrics.
 Immerse the shade in a basin or bathtub filled with warm water and a mild detergent.
 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 lowered (or fanned out) position.

CARE
11
Ultrasonic Cleaning
CAUTION: Do not ultrasonically clean Commercial, Batiste 1
1
⁄ 4 " Semi-Sheer, and all
room-darkening fabrics.
 Specify that a mild detergent solution be used.
 Dry the shade completely in the lowered (or fanned out) 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.
 Use only the dry method of injection/extraction for Elan®fabrics.
 If using injection/extraction for Alexa and Batiste Bamboo fabrics, specify that no
chemicals are used (water only).

Notes

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