HunterDouglas Pirouette Guide

UltraGlide®
EasyRise™
Installation •Operation •Care
Pirouette®Window Shadings
EasyRise and UltraGlide Lifting Systems
and Two-On-One Headrail Shadings

CONTENTS
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 ......................................6
Mount the Installation Brackets — EndMount ............................................ 8
Install the Shading ....................................................................................9
Attach the Dust Cover (Optional for Outside Mounts and End Mounts) ..........9
Attach the Universal Cord Tensioner (UCT) — EasyRise™Only ...................10
Final Adjustments....................................................................................11
Operation:
Operate the Shading ..............................................................................13
Troubleshooting ......................................................................................15
Care:
Removing the Shading.............................................................................18
Cleaning Procedures ............................................................................... 18
Child Safety:
Warning .................................................................................................20
Questions?
Call the Hunter Douglas Customer Information Center at
1-888-501-8364.
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or their respective owners.

GETTING STARTED
1
Product View
Installation
Brackets Fabric-covered
Headrail
Cord Tensioner
and Bracket
Dust Cover
(Optional)
Tassel
Bottom Rail
Magnetic
Hold-Down
Brackets
(Optional)
Pirouette
®
with EasyRise
™
Pirouette with UltraGlid
e
®
Not Shown: Two-On-One Headrail shadings

2
GETTING STARTED
Thank you for purchasing Hunter Douglas Pirouette®window shadings. With proper installation,
operation, and care, your new shadings will provide years of beauty andperformance.
Please thoroughly review this instruction booklet and the enclosed packing list before beginning
the installation. Leave the protective cover on the fabric-covered headrail until you are satisfied
with the installation and operation of your shading.
Tools and Fasteners Needed
■Flat blade and Phillips screwdrivers ■Level (laser level is recommended)
■Measuring tape and pencil ■Pliers
■Power drill,
3
/ 32 " drill bit,
and
1
/ 4 " hex driver
■Scissors (heavy-duty)
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.
■Speed Nuts and Screws (Provided). Extension brackets come with screws and speed nuts.
■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)

INSTALLATION
3
Installation Overview
■Your order will include the correct number of installation brackets for your shading width, as
shown in the table below.
■Shading orders may also include spacer blocks or extension brackets, if they were specified
for added clearance.
➤Extension brackets are used for end mount shadings, as well.
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 6
➤End Mount — Page 8
Installation Bracket For Added Clearance
Shading Width Brackets
2
3
4
5Extension
Bracket
1
/ 2 " Spacer
Block
12" – 30"
30
1
/ 8 " – 60"
60
1
/ 8 " – 90"
90
1
/ 8 " – 120"
Inside Mount
Shading fits within
window opening.
Molding
Head Jamb
Sill
Jamb Jamb
Outside Mount
Shading mounts outside
window opening.
Collectively, the sill and
jambs are called the
“window casement.”

INSTALLATION
4
Mount the Installation Brackets — Inside Mount
Prepare the Installation Brackets
■If using the optional back cover: Use pliers or heavy
duty scissors to remove both the top and bottom tabs on
the installation brackets.
➤Then remove the top tab on the back cover brackets.
➤Snap the prongs on the back cover brackets into the
holes on the back of the installation brackets.
■If not using the optional back cover: Remove the top
tab only on the installation brackets.
NOTE: Save these tabs once removed. They may be used as
shims, if necessary.
Mount the Installation Brackets
■Mark 2" to 3" 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.
■Two-On-One Headrail Shadings. Place installation brackets 3" on each side of the panel
split, as shown below.
Top
Tab
Bottom
Tab
Remove Top Tab
Back Cover Bracket
Jamb
Jamb
Space Evenly Space Evenly
2" to 3" 2" to 3"
Jamb
Jamb
Space Evenly Space Evenly
2" to 3" 2" to 3"
Panel Split
3" 3"

INSTALLATION
5
■Decide whether the front or back set of installation bracket holes works best in your
application. (The front set is the preferred location.) Mark the location of the screwholes.
➤The minimum depth required for mounting is 1".
➤The fully recessed mounting depth is 3
3
/ 4
".
➤If using the optional back cover, an additional
1
/ 4
"
mounting depth is required.
IMPORTANT: The front edges of the installation brackets
must be level and aligned to eachother.
WARNING: Failure to properly align the brackets
could result in the headrail releasing from the
brackets.
■Use a level to check that the mounting surface is level. Shim the brackets, if necessary.
■Drill the screw holes using a
3
/ 32 " drill bit.
CAUTION: Use drywall anchors when mounting into drywall.
■Attach the installation brackets using the screws provided.
IMPORTANT: Do not overtighten the screws. Check to ensure
the lever can be moved easily side to side. If not, loosen the
screws
in one-eighth turn increments until the lever can be
moved easily.
■If using the optional back cover: Install the cover into
the back cover brackets. If necessary, trim the back cover
to the desired width.
Proceed to “Install the Shading” on page 9.
2" to 3"
Casement
Depth
Back
Cover

INSTALLATION
6
Mount the Installation Brackets — Outside Mount
■Use pliers or heavy duty scissors to remove both the top and
bottom tabs on the installation brackets.
NOTE: Save these tabs once removed. They may be used
as shims, if necessary.
■Center the headrail over the window opening at the desired height. Use a pencil to lightly
mark each end of the headrail.
➤Alternatively, measure the width of the headrail and use that width to mark the headrail
end points over the window opening.
■Mark 2" to 3" 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.
■Two-On-One Headrail Shadings. Place installation brackets 3" on each side of the panel
split, as shown below.
Top
Tab
Bottom
Tab
Window Opening
Space Evenly Space Evenly
2" to 3" 2" to 3"
Headrail End Mark Headrail End Mark
Window Opening
Space Evenly
Panel Split
Space Evenly
2" to 3" 3" 3" 2" to 3"
Headrail End Mark Headrail End Mark

INSTALLATION
7
■Center the installation brackets or extension brackets on your marks and mark the location
of the screw holes.
➤A minimum 1" flat vertical surface isrequired for the installation brackets. Extension
brackets require 1
1
/ 4 ".
➤The tops of the installation brackets or extension brackets should be at the desired
height. The brackets should be level andaligned.
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.
■Attach the installation or extension
brackets using the screws provided.
IMPORTANT: The tops of the
installation brackets or extension
brackets must be level with their
front edges aligned.
■If using spacer blocks, attach the spacer block(s) and
installation bracket to a flat vertical mounting surface
with #6screws long enough for asecure installation.
IMPORTANT: Do not add more than 1
1
/ 2 " of clearance
using spacer blocks.
IMPORTANT: The tops of the installation brackets
must be level with the front edges aligned.
1
1
/ 8 "Extension
Bracket
1
1
/ 4 "
1
1
/
2
"
Maximum
Spacer
Blocks
Longer
Screw

INSTALLATION
8
■If using extension brackets, attach an installation bracket
to the underside of each extension bracket using thespeed
nuts and screws provided.
Proceed to “Install the Shading” on page 9.
Mount the Installation Brackets — EndMount
End mount the headrail when conventional mounting techniques will not work — for example, in
an arched window opening.
■Use pliers or heavy duty scissors to remove both the top
and bottom tabs on the installation brackets.
NOTE: Save these tabs once removed. They may be used
as shims, as described later in these instructions.
■Mount the extension brackets on a flat vertical surface
at least 1
1
/ 2 " wide.
■Attach the installation brackets to the extension
brackets using the provided screws and speed nuts.
WARNING: To end mount shadings into a
surface other than a secure wall stud, use
medium to heavy-duty wall anchors (not
provided) matched to the wall thickness. Failure
to mount the brackets securely may result in
injury or property damage.
■If using the optional back cover:
➤Snap the prongs on the back cover brackets into
the holes on the back of the installation brackets.
➤Install the cover into the back cover brackets.
If necessary, trim the back cover to the desired width.
Proceed to “Install the Shading” on page 9.
Speed Nuts
Screws
Top
Tab
Bottom
Tab
Extension
Bracket
1
1
/ 2 "
Minimum
Depth
Back
Cover

INSTALLATION
9
Install the Shading
IMPORTANT: Leave the protective cover on the fabric-covered headrail until you are satisfied
with the installation of your shading.
■Position the shading so that
the front faces you.
■Slide the headrail into the
installation brackets so
the edge of the headrail is
between the lever and the
bracket, asshown.
■Firmly push the headrail into each bracket until it clicks and the
lever snaps to the right side of the bracket.
IMPORTANT: Carefully pull on the headrail at each bracket to
ensure it is installedsecurely.
■Remove the protective cover from the fabric-covered headrail by
pulling down and out the release tab.
Attach the Dust Cover (Optional for Outside Mounts and End Mounts)
The dust cover is used to protect the top of the headrail from exposure on outside and end
mounted shadings.
■Cut the dust cover to desired width.
■Remove the paper backing on one side of the hook and loop
fastener dots.
■Apply the dots to the installation brackets on each end of theshading.
■Remove the remaining paper backing from the dots.
■Center the dust cover over the top of the shading, above the dots.
■Press the dust cover down onto the dots.
Headrail
Installation
Bracket
Lever
Slide the Headrail
Between the Lever
and the Bracket.
Release
Tab
Protective
Cover
Remove
Paper
Backing
Overhead View
No Dust Cover
Dots
Dust Cover Installed

INSTALLATION
10
Attach the Universal Cord Tensioner (UCT) — EasyRise™Only
IMPORTANT: Before you proceed, you must first slide the cord tensioner 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 according to the
instructions provided with the Universal Cord
Tensioner Installation Kit.
WARNING: It is imperative that the cord tensioner 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 shading will not operate properly unless the cord tensioner
is secured. A Universal Cord Tensioner Installation Kit has been included
with your shading. Follow the instructions in the kit to correctly secure the
cordtensioner.
Screw
Hole
Indicator
Line

INSTALLATION
11
Final Adjustments
Adjust the Cord Length for UltraGlide®Systems Only
Adjusting the tassel to eye level will decrease the amount of pulls needed to raise and lower
theshading. This will also enhance child safety.
To Shorten the Tassel Cord
■Grasp both parts of the tassel (the colored cover and
the frosted body).
■Squeeze the tassel cover with your thumb and forefinger
(at the “s” of the HunterDouglas logo).
■Separate and slide the tassel cover from
the tassel body.
■Pull out the knotted end of the tasselcord.
■Retie the cord at the desired shorter length, using a
double knot.
■Trim the tassel cord.
■Pull the trimmed knot up inside the tassel.
■Squeeze the sides of the tassel cover together while sliding it back onto the tassel body.
IMPORTANT: After reassembling, be sure there are no gaps between the two components.
Check that they do not pull apart easily. The tassel cover should be securely seated into the
tassel body.
Tassel
Cover
Tassel
Cord
Tassel
Body

INSTALLATION
12
Attach Magnetic Hold-Down Brackets (Optional)
■Lower the shading, keeping the vanes closed.
■Place the magnetic hold-down brackets onto the bottom rail
just inside the end caps, oriented as shown.
■Hold the brackets while opening and closing the vanes. (It
may be necessary to have someone assist you.) Adjust the
brackets to the best overall position.
■Mark the screw locations using one of the mounting options
shown below.
➤The screw should be placed in the middle of the channel.
This will allow for adjustment.
■Drill the screw holes using a
3
/ 32 " drill bit.
■Attach the hold-down brackets to the mounting surface
using the screws provided.
■If necessary, adjust the bracket height by loosening the
screw and sliding the bracket up or down.
Hold-Down
Bracket
Bottom
Rail
Outside Mount
Preferred Alternate
Inside Mount
Preferred Alternate
Adjust bracket
height by
loosening the
screw and sliding
the bracket up or
down.

OPERATION
13
Operate the Shading
Important Operating Note
If a shading has been fully lowered with the vanes open for a long period of time, the vanes
may become “set” — they may not easily close or flatten. This is a normal characteristic of
fabric products.
If this happens, toggle the shading up and down to coax the vanes as closed as possible.
If necessary, gently pull down on the lowest operable vane. You may also dress the vanes
gently with your hands to help them close. Then roll up the shading slowly to flatten the
vanes. Allow the fabric to remain in the headrail for up to 24 hours.
To prevent vane set, regularly “exercise” the shading by raising and lowering it and opening
and closing the vanes.
EasyRise™Shadings
■Pull the front or rear cord to raise or
lower the shading. The shading will
hold its position when you release
thecord.
➤To Lower the Shading: Pull
down on the rear cord of the cord
loop (indicated by the grey arrows).
➤With the shading fully lowered,
continue to pull the rear cord to
open the vanes.
➤To Raise the Shading: With the
shading fully lowered, pull down
on the front cord of the cord loop
(indicated by the gray arrows).
IMPORTANT: If the cord tensioner moves up the cord, you have not secured it to the wall
or window casement. You must do so for the shading to operate properly. See “Attach the
Universal Cord Tensioner (UCT) — EasyRise™Only” on page 10.
IMPORTANT: With Two-On-One Headrail EasyRise Shadings, both cord tensioners must be
properly secured to the wall or window casement for the shadings to operate correctly.
To Lower:
Pull down
on rear cord.
To Raise:
Pull down
on front cord.

OPERATION
14
UltraGlide®Shadings
To Lower the Shading
■Pull the cord straight out from the fabric at an angle greater than 25 degrees.
■Pump the cord outward using short strokes to gradually lower the shading.
■To stop the shading in any position, stop pulling the cord and allow it to fully retract. The
vanes will remain in the closed position unless the shading is completely lowered.
IMPORTANT: Avoid pulling the cord in the non-operable zone. This is the area between the
angle for lowering the shading and the straight down position for raising the shading. Refer
to the illustration below.
To Open the Vanes
■Continue to pull out on the cord at an angle greater than 25 degrees after lowering the
shading completely.
To Close the Vanes and Raise the Shading
■Hold the cord close to the fabric and pull straight down.
■Pump the cord down using short strokes to gradually raise the shading.
CAUTION: To avoid damage to the shading or personal injury, do not release the cord until
it is fully retracted. To avoid breaking the cord, do not use long strokes (over 42") or apply
excessive force on the cord while pulling it.
Two-On-One Headrail Shadings
Two-On-One Headrail shadings have two cords. The right cord operates the right shading and
the left cord operates the left shading.
Non-
Operable
Zone
To Lower Shading To Open Vanes To Close Vanes
and Raise Shading

OPERATION
15
Troubleshooting
Problem The shading will not snap into the installation brackets.
Solution Check that the installation brackets are level. Shim to level, if necessary.
Check that the headrail is completely inserted into the installation brackets. See
“Install the Shading” on page 9.
Problem The EasyRise™cord tensioner has climbed to the headrail.
Solution Pull down on the spring to relieve tension and pull the cord
tensioner to the bottom of the cord loop. Then properly
mount the cord tensioner. See “Attach the Universal Cord
Tensioner (UCT) — EasyRise Only” on page 10 and/or
the instructions included with your Universal Cord Tensioner
Installation Kit.
Problem The EasyRise cord tensioner grabs onto the cord when the cord is pulled.
Solution Check that the universal cord tensioner is mounted properly. Reinstall, if
necessary.
Problem The shading is hard to raise or lower, or will not raise or lower.
Solution Check that there is clearance between the ends of the shading and the window
casement on inside mounts.
Check that the universal cord tensioner is mounted properly. Reinstall, if
necessary.
Check that the installation brackets are level. Shim to level, if necessary. Check
if the fabric rolls up evenly into the headrail. If not, see “Adjusting the Bottom Rail
Weight” on page 16.
If hold-down brackets are used, make sure they have beenreleased.
Screw
Hole
Indicator
Line

OPERATION
16
Problem The shading raises or lowers unevenly, the bottom rail is not level when fully
raised, or the fabric winds unevenly or starts to rub against one end of the
headrail.
Solution Check that the installation brackets are level. Shim to level, if necessary.
Check if the window is out-of-square by measuring the diagonals. Shim the
installation brackets to level, if necessary.
If the headrail is level and the window is square, adjust the bottom rail weight.
Adjusting the Bottom Rail Weight
IMPORTANT: Only adjust the bottom rail weight if the fabric does not roll up
straight into theheadrail.
First, release both weight locks. On the back of the bottom rail, insert a flat-
blade screwdriver into the slot in each weight lock and
rotate the lock up, toward the center of the rail.
Slide the weight, in 1" increments, in the direction the fabric is gathering.
Test and, if necessary, adjust again.
After final adjustment, rotate each
lock down toward the outside of the
rail to secure the weight. At least 1"
should overhang each lock.
Move Weight
Lift Lock to
Release Weight
WeightWeight Lock
Lock Released
Push Down to
Lock Weight 1"
Move Weight
Gathered
Fabric Fabric Roll in Headrail
Bottom Rail

OPERATION
17
Problem The vanes will not open when the shading is firstoperated.
Solution Open and close the shading quickly to help open the vanes. If necessary, gently
pull down on the bottom rail.
Problem The vanes do not close completely. They stay contoured and do not flatten.
Solution Use the cord to open and close the vanes quickly. Coax the vanes as closed as
possible. If necessary, gently pull down on the bottom rail. You may also gently
dress the vanes with your hands to help them close. Then roll up the shading
slowly to flatten the vanes. Allow the fabric to remain in the headrail for up to
24 hours.
To avoid this in the future, regularly “exercise” the shading by raising and
lowering it and opening and closing the vanes.

CARE
18
Removing the Shading
■Fully raise the shading.
■Move each lever of the installation brackets to the left to release
the shading.
➤A flat blade screwdriver can be used to move the lever.
CAUTION: Be very careful not to tear or damage any of
thefabric.
➤If the lever is inaccessible or
inoperable, lower the shading until
you can see the underside of the
bracket. Carefully reach a small
flat blade screwdriver behind the
shading to the tab on bottom of the
bracket between the screw holes.
➤Push the tab away from the
shading and pull the headrail to
release it from the bracket.
■Carefully pull the shading to remove it
from the brackets.
Cleaning Procedures
Pirouette®window shadings are made of 100% polyester (except the Cotton fabric), which
means they are inherently durable and resilient. However, care must be taken to avoid wrinkling
the fabric, particularly where the vanes meet the sheer backing fabric.
CAUTION: Do not steam Pirouette fabrics.
Fabric-Covered Headrail
■Lightly dust with a clean, dry cloth, vacuum using low suction, or spot clean with a damp
cloth and mild detergent.
Dusting
■Regular light dusting with a feather duster is all the cleaning that is needed in most
circumstances.
Vacuuming
■Use a low suction, hand-held vacuum for more thorough dust removal.
Spot Cleaning
■Spot clean with a damp cloth using a mixture of water and mild detergent.
Top View
Move Lever to Left
Tab
Installation Bracket
Underside of
Bracket
End Cap