HunterDouglas Skyline Gliding Window Panels Parts list manual

Installation •Operation •Care
Skyline™
Gliding Window Panels

CONTENTS
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Getting Started:
Mounting Types And Window Terminology....................... 1
Unpack The Box............................................................ 1
Installation Components Required ................................ 2
Optional Components.................................................... 3
Tools And Fasteners Needed.......................................... 4
Product View - Skyline™ Gliding Window Panels ........... 5
Product View - Valance Options ..................................... 6
Installation:
Inside and Ceiling Mount Applications............................. 7
Outside Mount Applications ......................................... 15
Box Valance Installation ............................................... 16
Mount The Headrail..................................................... 19
Secure The Universal Cord Tensioner (UCT) .................. 20
Outside Mount Valance Installation (Optional)................ 21
Fabric Panel Installation............................................... 24
Connect The Bottom Weights ....................................... 33
Install The Room Divider Kit (Optional) .......................... 34
Operation:
Adjustments ............................................................... 38
Removal Procedures ................................................... 46
Troubleshooting .......................................................... 48
Care:
Dusting ...................................................................... 50
Vacuuming ................................................................. 50
Spot-Cleaning............................................................. 50
Standard Skyline Valance Cleaning............................... 50
Skyline Fabric Covered Valance Cleaning...................... 50
Safety Warning ........................................................... 51
Cord Loop Shades ...................................................... 51
Child Safety:
Child Safety Warning ................................................... 51

GETTING STARTED
1
Thank you for purchasing Hunter Douglas Skyline™Gliding Window Panels. 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.
Mounting Types And Window Terminology
If the installation brackets are mounted correctly, the rest of the installation process flows easily.
To prepare for this important first step, review the mounting types and basic window terminology
illustrated below.
Unpack The Box
Carefully remove the rolled up fabric panels and set aside. Locate the panels marked■
“FRONT – INSTALL LAST” and “REAR – INSTALL FIRST.” Do not unroll the panels until
installation. Carefully remove the headrail and optional valance from the packaging. Keep all
packaging until the unit operates to your satisfaction.
Save these instructions for care and cleaning, shade removal, and reinstallation procedures.■
Check the Product Views on pages 5 and 6 to make sure you have all of the■
necessary parts. Contents of the hardware package may vary depending upon how the
shade was ordered and how it will be mounted.
Outside Mount
Shade is mounted outside
window opening.
Inside Mount
Shade fits within
window opening.
Collectively, the sills and
jambs are called the
“window casement.”
Molding
Top Sill
Bottom Sill
Jamb Jamb

2
GETTING STARTED
Installation Components Required
■Installation Brackets. This style of mounting bracket
is used for outside mounts. The number of installation
brackets required varies based on headrail width, as
shown in the table above.
Mounting Clips.■This style of mounting clip
is used for inside mounts. The number of mounting clips
required varies based on headrail width, as shown in the
table above.
■Splice Clip. A splice clip allows a long headrail to be split
in half during shipping, and reconnected during installation.
Once installed, a spliced headrail functions seamlessly as if it
were one piece.
■Valance Splice Clip. A splice clip allows a long valance to be
split in half during shipping, and reconnected during installation.
Once installed, a spliced valance functions seamlessly as if it were
one piece.
Valance and Headrail Mounting Brackets
Width Brackets/Clips Required
28" - 32" 2
32 1/8" - 56" 3
56 1/8" - 80" 4
80 1/8" - 104" 5
104 1/8" - 128" 6
128 1/8" - 152" 7
152 1/8" - 176" 8
176 1/8" - 200" 9

GETTING STARTED
3
■Universal Cord Tensioner (UCT). The UCT functions as a safety
device that makes the cords less accessible to children and pets
for those shades with a cord control. The cord control will not
function properly without the UCT installed correctly.
Optional Components
■Valance Brackets Inside Mount. The number of valance
brackets will be the same as the number of installation brackets
shown in the table on page 2.
■Valance Brackets Outside Mount. The number of valance
brackets will be the same as the number of installation brackets
shown in the table on page 2.
■Box Valance Brackets. A box valance wraps around the
entire headrail. The number of valance brackets will be the same
as the number of installation brackets shown in the table on
page 2.
■Fabric Valance Mounting Brackets. The number of fabric
mounting brackets will be the same as the number of
installation brackets shown in the table on page 2. These
brackets are only used for outside mounts.
■Room Divider Kit. This set of parts holds the
panels in place at each end of a Skyline™ unit
used as a room divider.

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GETTING STARTED
Tools And Fasteners Needed
Flat blade and Phillips screwdriver■Level■
Measuring tape and pencil■Needlenose Pliers■
Power drill and drill bits (■1∕4" hex
driver also recommended)
In addition, you will need fasteners designed to work with your specific mounting surface(s).
#6 Hex Head Screws (Provided).■Two 11∕2" screws are provided per outside mount
installation bracket or one per mounting clip.
Wall Anchors (Not Provided).■If mounting into drywall (or similar material), you will need
wall anchors to ensure a secure installation.
#6 x 1½"
Hex Head Screw
(Provided)
Wall Anchor
(Not Provided)

GETTING STARTED
5
Product View - Skyline™ Gliding Window Panels
Fabric
Panels
Bottom
Weights
Installation
Bracket
Mounting Clip
Operating
Cord
Headrail
Universal Cord
Tensioner (UCT)
And Mounting
Bracket
Single Or Dual
Wand
Control
(Optional)
Headrail Splice Clip

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GETTING STARTED
Product View - Valance Options
Valance
Return
Valance
Bracket (IB)
Valance
Corner
End Cap
Valance
Corner
End Cap
Valance
Box
Valance
Bracket
Box Valance
Rear
Box Valance
Front
Valance
Bracket (OB)
Skyline™ Standard Box Valance
(Optional)
Skyline Fabric Box Valance
(Optional)
Skyline Standard Valance
(Optional)
Skyline Fabric Valance
(Optional)
Valance
Splice
Clip
Fabric Valance
Mounting Bracket
Corner
Dust Cover
Valance
Return
Corner
Valance
Valance
Return
Dust Covers

INSTALLATION
7
Inside and Ceiling Mount Applications
Inside And Ceiling Mount Applications WITHOUT A Valance
Mark the mounting clip locations■
on the ceiling or inside window
casement. Use the figure at the
right as a guide for locating the
mounting clips.
Use a■3∕32" drill bit to drill holes for
the mounting screws.
IMPORTANT: If you are
fastening the installation
brackets to drywall, be sure to
use wall anchors and follow the
instructions provided with the
anchors. (Anchors not provided.)
Use a level to check that the mounting■
surface is level. Shim the brackets if
necessary. (Shims not provided.)
■Ensure the mounting clip is positioned
so the release tab is toward to
the window.
Begin by securing the center mounting■
clip and work outward.
Use the hex head screws provided to■
fasten the installation brackets to the
mounting surface.
IMPORTANT: For flush mount
installations, you can move the
headrail even closer to the window.
Position the mounting clip so it is
positioned with the release tab toward
the room.
Verify that the mounting clips are mounted■
level and are aligned to each other.
Go to the■Mount The Headrail section on page 19.
2"-4"
18"-24"
2"-4"
18"-24"
Flush Mount Option
Inside Mount (Standard)
Release Tab
Toward Window
Release Tab
Toward Room
For Closest
Window Clearance
Ceiling/Top Sill
Room
Wall

INSTALLATION
8
Inside and Ceiling Mount Applications WITH A Valance
IMPORTANT: Assemble the valance and then use it as a drilling template.
Skyline™ Standard Valance With Returns
Assemble the valance corners and returns■
➤Fit the tabs on the corner end caps into the
notches on the end of the valance piece.
Fit the tabs on the corner end cap into➤
the notches on the end of the valance
return pieces.
■Snap the valance brackets onto the valance, spacing them 2" to
4" from each end with 18" to 24" between intermediate valance brackets.
Center the valance inside the window opening.■
Mark the drilling locations, using the valance clip holes as guides.■
Set the valance aside, then drill the pilot holes at the mounting clip locations■
previously marked.
Holding the valance in place over the■
drilled holes insert a screw through each
mounting clip and valance bracket.
Go to the■Mount The Headrail section on
page 19.
Valance
Tabs
Return
2"-4"
18"-24"
2"-4"
18"-24"
Intermediate
Valance Bracket
Valance Clip Hole
RoomWall
Valance Mounting
Bracket
Mounting Clip
Mounting
Screw

INSTALLATION
9
Skyline™ Standard Valance Without Returns
■Snap the valance brackets onto the valance, spacing them 2" to 4" from each end with 18"
to 24" between intermediate valance brackets.
Center the valance inside the window opening.■
Mark the drilling locations, using the valance clip holes as guides.■
Set the valance aside, then drill the pilot holes at the mounting clip locations■
previously marked.
Holding the valance in place over the■
drilled holes insert a screw through each
mounting clip and valance bracket.
Go to the■Mount The Headrail section on
page 19.
2"-4"
18"-24"
2"-4"
18"-24"
Intermediate
Valance Bracket
Valance Clip Hole
RoomWall
Valance Mounting
Bracket
Mounting Clip
Mounting
Screw

INSTALLATION
10
Skyline™ Fabric Valance With Returns
■Slide the corners onto the valance dust cover. These are marked on the inside corners for
the left and right sides. Do not fully seat the corners.
■Hook the top edge of the fabric valance
over the top of the plastic dust cover and
then gently pull the bottom cover over the
bottom of the plastic dust cover.
Dust Cover
Fabric Bulge
Near The
Bottom

INSTALLATION
11
Lip
■Carefully push the corners fully into
place making sure that the fabric goes
under the lip of the corners.
Put the return fabric covers on the same■
way as you did the main part of the fabric
valance, only slide them into place under
the lip of the corner.
Lay the dust cover upside down on a working surface.■
Place the mounting clips on the dust cover:■
The release tabs must be➤
facing away from the valance.
The end mounting clips must➤
be 2" to 4" from the end of the
dust cover.
Intermediate mounting➤
clips must be 12" to 24"
from each other or the end
mounting clips.
The center line of the holes in➤
the mounting clips must be
1½" from the valance.
18"-24"
18"-24"
2"-4"
2"-4"
Intermediate
Mounting Clip
Release
Tab
1
1
/
2
"
Valance
Dust
Cover
Note: Left Return
Removed For Clarity.
Lip

INSTALLATION
12
■With the mounting clips in place, mark
the dust cover through the center holes
of the mounting clips.
■Remove the mounting clips and drill the
holes in the dust cover.
Hold the dust cover in place on the■
mounting surface and mark through
the holes.
Set the valance aside, then use a■3∕32" drill
bit to drill the mounting screw holes.
IMPORTANT: If you are fastening the
installation brackets to drywall, be sure to
use wall anchors and follow the
instructions provided with the anchors.
(Anchors not included.)
Hold the valance in place against the mounting■
surface.
Insert a screw through a mounting clip and the dust■
cover at each hole location.
Go to the■Mount The Headrail section on page 19.
Release
Tab Toward
Window
Return

INSTALLATION
13
Skyline™ Fabric Valance Without Returns
If the fabric cover is not already installed:■
Clip the narrow edge of the fabric over➤
the top of the dust cover and into the
slot as shown.
Pull the wide edge of the fabric over➤
the bottom of the dust cover and clip
it into the ridge on the bottom edge of
the dust cover.
Lay the dust cover upside down on a working surface.■
Place the mounting clips on the dust cover:■
The release tabs must be➤
facing away from the valance.
The end mounting clips must➤
be 2" to 4" from the end of the
dust cover.
Intermediate mounting➤
clips must be 12" to 24"
from each other or the end
mounting clips.
The center line of the holes in➤
the mounting clips must be
1½" from the valance.
18"-24"
18"-24"
2"-4"
2"-4"
Intermediate
Mounting Clip
Release
Tab
1
1
/
2
"
Valance
Dust
Cover

INSTALLATION
14
■With the mounting clips in place, mark
the dust cover through the center holes
of the mounting clips.
■Remove the mounting clips and drill the
holes in the dust cover.
Hold the dust cover in place on the■
mounting surface and mark through
the holes.
Set the valance aside, then use a■3∕32" drill
bit to drill the mounting screw holes.
Insert a screw through a mounting clip and the dust■
cover at each hole location.
Go to the■Mount The Headrail section on page 19. Release
Tab Toward
Window
Mounting
Clip

INSTALLATION
15
Outside Mount Applications
Installation Bracket Placement
Place the installation brackets between 2" and 4" from each end of the headrail. Evenly■
space intermediate installation brackets at 18" to 24" intervals along the headrail.
CAUTION: Do not exceed 24" between installation brackets.
The installation brackets must■
be mounted level to a flat,
vertical surface for the shade to
operate correctly.
CAUTION: Do not mount
installation brackets on
curved molding.
IMPORTANT: If your shade came with a spliced headrail, see the spliced headrail
installation instructions on page 16.
IMPORTANT: The installation brackets need to be mounted to the outside mount ordered
height plus an additional ½", for the desired floor clearance.
Mark 2" to 4" in for the installation■
bracket locations.
Drill holes at the marked locations.■
IMPORTANT: If you are fastening the
installation brackets to drywall, be sure to
use wall anchors and follow the instructions
provided with the anchors. (Anchors
not included.)
Attach each installation bracket to the■
mounting surface using two screws.
IMPORTANT: Ensure the installation
bracket is positioned so the release tab on
the mounting clip is closest to the wall.
Verify that the installation brackets are■
mounted level and aligned with each other.
2"-4"
2"-4"
18"-24"
18"-24"
Mounting Clip
Installation Bracket
2" Minimum
Flat Vertical
Surface
2" To 4"
Casement
Wall
End Of
Headrail
Release Tab
Toward Wall Room

INSTALLATION
16
Attach The Installation Bracket Covers
IMPORTANT: Bracket covers are optional and do not have to be installed.
Position the cover beneath the installation bracket, centered over the base of the■
installation bracket.
Slide the cover up as far as possible.■
With the cover positioned up as far as possible under the installation bracket, push against■
the cover to clip the cover on the base of the installation bracket. The cover will snap over
the installation bracket base in two locations (against the back and at the top).
Go to the■Mount The Headrail section on page 19.
Box Valance Installation
Skyline™ Standard Box Valance Installation
Assemble the valance using all four corners, both return pieces, and the front and rear■
pieces (see Skyline Standard Valance on page 8, also see Product View - Valance Options on
page 6).
IMPORTANT: The assembled valance and clips will serve as a drilling template.
Attach the box valance■
brackets inside the box
valance as shown. Make
sure all of the release
tabs on the mounting
clips are facing the
same direction.
Position the valance■
assembly in its place
against the ceiling.
Drill the center hole (or near the center) first and install a mounting screw.■
2-4" 18-24" 18-24" 18-24" 2-4"

INSTALLATION
17
IMPORTANT: If you are fastening the installation brackets to drywall, be sure to use wall
anchors and follow the instructions provided with the anchors. (Anchors not included.)
Mark and drill the remaining holes and install the rest of the mounting clips.■
If you are using wall anchors:■
Remove the headrail➤
Install all of the wall anchors now.➤
Hold the valance back in place and replace the center mounting clip and screw.➤
Install the rest of the mounting clips and screws.■
Skyline™ Fabric Box Valance Installation
■Slide one corner onto the valance dust cover. The corners are marked on the inside corners
for the left and right sides. Do not fully seat the corner in this step.
■Hook the top edge of the fabric valance
over the top of the plastic dust cover and
then gently pull the bottom cover over the
bottom of the plastic dust cover.
Dust Cover
Fabric Bulge
Near The
Bottom

INSTALLATION
18
■Carefully push the corner fully into
place making sure the fabric goes under
the lip of the corner.
Put the return fabric cover on the same■
way as you did the main part of the fabric
valance, sliding it into place under the lip
of the corner.
This makes one half of the assembly.■
Repeat this process for the other half.
Join the two halves together by carefully■
inserting the fabric covered return and
valance into their respective corners.
Turn the box valance assembly upside down.■
IMPORTANT: On larger valances, use self-tapping 3/16" screws to hold the dust covers
together during installation.
Set the mounting clips in place. They are 2" to 4" from each end, and 18" to 24" between■
intermediate mounting clips as shown in the figure (shown right-side up for clarity).
Mark the mounting clip attachment points (center hole in the mounting clip). Note that:■
All mounting clip release➤
tabs must be on the same
side of the box valance
assembly.
The holes in the mounting➤
clips are on a line 1½"
from the edge of the box
valance assembly.
The mounting clips must➤
be in a straight line or the
headrail will not mount
correctly.
18"-24"
18"-24"
2"-4"
2"-4"
Intermediate
Mounting Clip
Release
Tab
1
1
/
2
"
Valance
Dust
Cover
Note: Left Return And
Other Side Removed
For Clarity.
Cloth Cover
Lip