HunterDouglas Vertiglide Duette Honeycomb Operation manual

Duette® and Applause®
Honeycomb Shades
Vertiglide™ Shades
Installation and
Care Instructions

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CONTENTS
Getting Started ...........................................................................................................3
Vertiglide™ Parts Overview ........................................................................................4
Materials Required .....................................................................................................5
Tools Required ...........................................................................................................6
Outside Mount — Bracket Installation ......................................................................8
Outside Mount — Rail Installation ..........................................................................10
Outside Mount — Stationary Rail Bottom Bracket Attachment ..............................18
Inside Mount — Bracket Installation .......................................................................20
Inside Mount — Headrail Preparation .....................................................................22
Inside Mount — Headrail Installation ......................................................................26
Inside Mount — Vertical Rails Installation ...............................................................27
Inside Mount — Stationary Rail Bottom Bracket Attachment .................................31
Traditional Mount — Bracket Installation ................................................................34
Traditional Mount — Vertical Rails Installation .......................................................36
Traditional Mount — Headrail Installation ..............................................................38
Traditional Mount — Stationary Rail Bottom Bracket Attachment ..........................40
Shade Adjustment ....................................................................................................44
Valance And Handle(s) Attachment .........................................................................46
Care And Cleaning ...................................................................................................48
Troubleshooting Procedures .....................................................................................50
THANK YOU for purchasing a Hunter Douglas product. Your new 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.
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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GETTING STARTED
Remove the shade from the package. Keep the packaging until the shade operates to
your satisfaction.
Locate the packaging label attached to the side or end of the shipping carton which
contains your shade information.
Read these instructions all the way through to acquaint yourself with the installation
procedures. If a DVD was provided with your order, please view it prior to installing
the shade.
Determine Your Shade Type
Installation for Vertiglide™ shades varies based on the design of your shade, the valance
type, and the manner in which you are mounting your shade.
Refer to the packaging label to determine each of the following:
Determine which Vertiglide design you are installing: left stack, right stack, center
stack, split stack (center opening), or Vertiglide Duolite™.
Determine if your shade is an inside mount (IB-mounting inside the window
casement), outside mount (OB-mounting outside the window casement), or ceiling
mount (mounting directly into the ceiling).
Determine the type of valance you are installing with your shade: Sydney
(aluminum) or Stratford (alternative wood).
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Left Stack
Right Stack
Center Stack
Split Stack and Duolite™
Vertiglide Design # Stationary
Rails
# Moving
Rails
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2
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VERTIGLIDE™ PARTS OVERVIEW
Left Stack With Sydney Aluminum Valance Shown
Mounting
Bracket
Inside Mount
Shim
Valance
(Sydney Aluminum Valance)
Headrail
Extension
Bracket
(Optional)
Spacer
Block
(Optional)
Stationary Rail
Bracket
Cord Tensioner
Cord
Cord
Tensioner
Stationary Rail
Bottom Bracket
Inside Mount
Adaptor
Moving Rail
Handle
Moving Rail
Bracket
Assembly
Valance Clip
Valance
Corner
End Cap
Valance
Return
End Plate
Stationary
End Plate
Fabric
Clip
Rail
Clip
Stationary
Rail
Snap Pin

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1–Stratford (Alternative
Wood) Valance
Dovetail Brackets–1 Per
Installation Bracket
For Outside Mount And
Inside Non-Flush Mount:
2–Valance Returns
2–Corner Brackets
3/4"
11/4"
MATERIALS REQUIRED
Materials Supplied With The Order
Check to make sure you have all the materials listed for the number of shades you are installing
and for the type(s) of installation. The contents of your hardware package may vary depending
upon how the shade was ordered and whether the shade is mounted inside or outside the
window or door opening or mounted to the ceiling.
Inside Mount Adaptor
Cord Tensioner
Valance Clips (¾" or 1¼")
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Number Required Per Shade
(Based On Shade Width)
661/8"
to 96"
Component
1 Per Installation Bracket
311/8"
to 66"
961/8"
to 139"
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Installation Brackets
18"
to 31"
Stationary Bottom Rail Bracket
1 Per Moving Rail
1–Sydney (Aluminum) Valance
For Outside Mount And
Inside Non-Flush Mount:
2–Valance Returns
2–Valance Corner End Caps
1 Per Stationary Rail
(Not Applicable To Center Stack)
1391/8"
to 168"
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1 Per Installation Bracket
1 Per Stationary Rail
(Inside Mounts Only)
Handle and Screws
1 Per Shade
Optional Extension Bracket
Optional Spacer Block
1-3 Per Installation Bracket
Snap Pin
2 Per Shade
(May Be Loose Or Inserted Into The
Vertical Rails)
Shim
Or

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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
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Your Vertiglide™ Shade As Shipped (Right Stack Shown)
TOOLS REQUIRED
Flat blade and Phillips screwdrivers
Level
Measuring tape
Pencil
Scissors
Variable speed drill with assorted drill bits
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Inside Mount Adaptor
(For Inside Mounted
Shades Only)
Cord Tensioner
End Plates
Stationary Rail
Bottom Bracket
Moving Rail Bracket
Moving Rail
Headrail
Stationary Rail Bracket
Roller Clips/Fabric Clips
(Attached To Fabric)
Snap Pin

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OUTSIDE MOUNT
INSTALLATION
For inside and ceiling mount installations, see page 19.
For traditional (on the floor) inside and outside mount installations, see page 33.

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Floor
Clearance
Top Of
Bracket
Ordered
Shade
Height
5/8"
Minimum
Bracket Spacing
Measure and mark where to attach the installation brackets. Place installation
brackets 8" in from the ends of the shade.
Space additional brackets evenly between the two end brackets.
Bracket Placement
Place the top of the mounting bracket a minimum
of 5/8" from the top of the window opening.
NOTE: When mounting to drywall, you must use a
wall anchor.
To locate where to place the top of the
bracket, take the ordered shade height
and add to it the desired
floor clearance.
The shade height can be found on
the packaging label. If no label exists,
contact your dealer.
Use a level to ensure that the brackets
are level and aligned.
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OUTSIDE MOUNT — BRACKET INSTALLATION
Space Evenly Space Evenly 8" 8"
Installation Brackets

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Spacer
Blocks
11/8"
Minimum
Extension
Bracket
Outside Mount With Spacer Blocks
Each spacer block projects installation
brackets 1 /2" away from the mounting surface.
Spacer blocks can be useful for above-
trim installations.
Place the top of the spacer block a minimum
of 11 /8" from the top of the window opening.
Position each spacer block with the solid side
facing the mounting surface.
Mounting screws should be long enough to
secure the bracket to the mounting surface.
Use a maximum of three spacer blocks per bracket.
NOTES: When mounting to drywall, you must use a wall anchor. The supplied
screws are not long enough for use with spacer blocks. Please make sure the screws
used are long enough to mount the rail securely.
To locate where to place the top of the bracket, review the information under
“Outside Mount,” bottom of page 8.
Outside Mount With Extension Brackets
Extension brackets project installation brackets up to 2 ½" away from the mounting
surface, allowing additional clearance for obstructions such as window cranks, handles,
and moldings.
Use two screws to mount
extension brackets.
NOTES: When mounting to drywall, you
must use a wall anchor.
To locate where to place the top of the bracket,
review the information under “Outside
Mount,” bottom of page 8.
Level and align brackets with a level.
Attach installation brackets to the underside
of extension brackets using the machine
screws and speed nuts provided.
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Front O
f
Shade
Mounting
Bracket
Top Rail
Install The Headrail
NOTE: The headrail will not
slide in the mounting brackets
once installed.
Measure and mark the centerpoint on
the mounting surface.
Measure and mark the
headrail’s centerpoint.
Align the headrail to the matching
marks, then install.
Slip the headrail into the
installation brackets so the front of
the bracket slides under the front
groove on the top of the rail.
Gently roll the back of the headrail up and push back to snap into place.
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OUTSIDE MOUNT — RAIL INSTALLATION
Stationary
Rail
Base
Stationary Rail
Bottom Bracket
Front Of Shade
(Left Stack
Illustrated)
The Base
Extends Toward
The Window
Prepare The Vertical Rails
Side Stack (Left And Right) And Split Stack
Install The Stationary Rail Bottom Bracket
NOTE: Do not insert the bracket
completely. Leave at least 1/4" of the
bracket showing below the stationary rail.
Insert the stationary rail bottom bracket into the
bottom of the stationary rail. (For split stack,
insert a bottom bracket into each stationary
rail.) The base of the bottom bracket should
extend toward the window.

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Assemble The Moving Rail(s)
Side Stack (Left
And Right)
Insert the
moving rail bracket into the
moving rail.
If attached, remove the snap pin
located in the moving rail.
Slide the moving rail bracket into
the moving rail.
Replace the snap pin through both
the moving rail and the moving
rail bracket.
Center Stack
Insert both moving
rail brackets into the
moving rails.
Remove both snap pins located in
each moving rail.
Slide the moving rail bracket into
the moving rail.
Replace the snap pins through
both the moving rail and the
moving rail bracket.
Split Stack
Insert both moving
rail brackets into the
moving rails (as shown above).
Remove both snap pins located in
each moving rail.
Slide the moving rail bracket into
the moving rail.
Replace the snap pins through
both the moving rail and the
moving rail bracket.
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Front Of
Headrail
(Left Stack
Illustrated)
End Plate
11/4" Fabric
Front Groove
3/4" Fabric
Back Groove
Install The Vertical Rails
Side Stack (Left And Right)
Remove the end plate from the
stationary side of the headrail, if
attached (for a left stack, remove the
left end plate; for a right stack, remove
the right end plate).
Pick up the rails and fabric as one unit
and slide the rollers of the moving rail
bracket onto the rear track of
the headrail.
Slide the rail clips onto the appropriate
groove in the front track.
3/4" fabric – back groove
11 /4" fabric – front groove
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2.
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Cord
Tensioner
Front
Of
Top Rail
End
Plate
Install the stationary rail.
The stationary rail bracket has two
slots at the top. The back tracks
of the headrail fit into these slots.
Insert the bracket into the back
track of the headrail as shown.
Twist the rail 90º to lock it
in place.
Make sure the bracket aligns with
the end of the headrail.
5. Install the cord tensioner.
Unwind the cord from the
end plate.
Slide the cord tensioner into
the channel at the front of
the headrail.
NOTE: You will adjust the cord
tensioner later.
Attach the stationary rail side
end plate.
Attach the moving rail side end plate.
4.
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2.
3.
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2.
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7.
Top Of Stationary Rail Bracket

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11/4" Fabric
Front Groove
3/4" Fabric
Back Groove
Center Stack
Pick up all the rails and
fabric and slide the rollers
of the right moving rail
onto the left side of
the headrail.
Slide the rail clips onto the appropriate
front track in the headrail.
3/4" fabric – back groove
11 /4" fabric – front groove
Slide the left moving rail bracket into
the headrail.
Install the left end plate.
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Front Of
Headrail
(Left Stack
Illustrated)
End Plate
Install the cord tensioner.
Unwind the cord and spring from
the right end plate.
Slide the cord tensioner into
the channel at the front of
the headrail.
Attach the right end plate.
NOTE: You will adjust the cord
tensioner later.
Split Stack
Remove the left end plate from
the headrail.
Insert the center pull plate in the
center channel and screw in at the
center point of the headrail. (The
illustration at right references the
placement of the center pull plate
in the center groove. It still needs
to be centered in the headrail
before screwing down.)
5.
1.
2.
3.
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2.
Cord
Tensioner
Spring
Front
Of
Top Rail
End
Plate

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Top Of Stationary Rail Bracket
11 /4" Fabric
Front Groove
3/4" Fabric
Back Groove
Pick up the left set of rails and fabric
and slide the rollers of the moving
rail bracket onto the rear track of
the headrail.
Slide the rail clips onto the appropriate
front track in the headrail.
3/4" fabric – back groove
11 /4" fabric – front groove
Install the stationary rail.
The stationary rail bracket has two
slots at the top. The back tracks
of the headrail fit into these slots.
Insert the bracket into the back
track of the headrail as shown.
Twist the rail 90º to lock it
in place.
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Cord
Tensioner
Front
Of
Top Rail
End
Plate
Make sure the bracket aligns with
the end of the headrail.
NOTE: It may be necessary to use
a screwdriver and mallet to move the
bracket to the end of the headrail.
Install the left end plate.
Install the right fabric panel and
stationary rail in a similar fashion as
previously described (Steps 3 - 6).
Install the cord tensioner.
Unwind the cord from the
end plate.
Slide the cord tensioner into
the channel at the front of
the headrail.
Attach the right end plate.
NOTE: You will adjust the cord
tensioner later.
3.
6.
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OUTSIDE MOUNT — STATIONARY RAIL BOTTOM
BRACKET ATTACHMENT
Secure The Stationary Rails
Side Stack (Left And Right)
And Split Stack
Use a level to ensure that the stationary
rail is exactly vertical when viewed
from both the front and the side.
Secure the screw through the bracket
and into the mounting surface.
Split Stack: Secure both stationary rail
bottom brackets.
You may use an extension bracket to
mount the stationary rail away from
the wall. An extension bracket may
be necessary if you used spacer blocks
with the mounting brackets.
Go to page 43 for Final Adjustments.
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Stationary Rail
Bottom Bracket
Stationary
Rail
Extension
Bracket
(Side View)

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INSIDE AND CEILING MOUNT
INSTALLATION

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Space Evenly Space Evenly 8" 8"
Installation Brackets
INSIDE MOUNT — BRACKET INSTALLATION
Mount The Brackets
Bracket Spacing
Measure and mark where to attach the installation brackets. Place installation
brackets 8" in from the ends of the shade.
Space additional brackets evenly between the two end brackets.
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Attach Bracket Shim
Attach the shim to the top of the
mounting bracket. It snaps on and is
held in place by the screw holes.
Mount each bracket with an
attached shim at the previously
marked location.
Use a level to ensure that the brackets
are level and aligned.
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