HunterDouglas Design Studio Installation manual

Installation and Care
Design Studio™
Fabric Valance
Stand-Alone Applications

CONTENTS
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Getting Started:
Product View ....................................................................................1
Tools and Fasteners Needed..............................................................2
Installation:
Mount Valance Headboard — Inside Mount........................................4
Mount Valance Headboard — Outside Mount .....................................5
Mount Valance Headboards — Corner Mount.....................................7
Attach the Valance Fabric ................................................................10
Care:
Removing the Valance Fabric (If Necessary) ......................................12
Cleaning Procedures .......................................................................12
Troubleshooting ..............................................................................12

GETTING STARTED
1
Valance
Headboard
Butt Headboard
(Left Segment) Bypass Headboard
(Right Segment)
Valance L-Bracket*
*Return
(Outside
Mount
Only)
Hook-and-Loop
Attachment
Valance Fabric
Standard Valance
Corner Mount Valance*
*Outside mounts only. Returns shown here on both sides.
Left return only and right return only are available.
Product View

2
GETTING STARTED
Thank you for purchasing a Hunter Douglas Design Studio™fabric valance. With proper
installation and care, your new valance will provide years of beauty. Please thoroughly review
these instructions before beginning the installation.
Check the packaging to be sure you have all the components needed to install your valances.
Keep the packaging until the valances are installed to your satisfaction.
Tools and Fasteners Needed
■Level
■Measuring tape
■Pencil
■Power drill and drill bits (¼" hex driver recommended)
■Phillips screwdriver
In addition, you will need fasteners designed to work with your specific mounting surface(s).
■#6 hex head screws. For inside mount, four or more 2" screws are provided to attach
the valance headboard directly to the head jamb inside the window casement. For outside
mount, two 1½" screws are provided per L-bracket to attach the bracket to the mounting
surface, and two ¾" screws per L-bracket are provided to attach the valance headboard.
■Valance L-brackets (outside mount only). The number of
L-brackets required varies with valance width, as shown in
the table at right.
■Valance headboard. The headboard is attached either to the
head jamb inside the window casement (inside mount) or the
L-brackets (outside mount).
■Valance fabric. The valance fabric is affixed to the headboard
using a hook-and-loop attachment.
Valance
Width
Brackets
Required
Up to 36" 2
36
1
⁄ 8 " – 72" 3
72
1
⁄ 8 " – 90" 4
90
1
⁄ 8 " – 96" 5
96
1
⁄ 8 " – 108" 6
108
1
⁄ 8 " – 150" 8
Valances over 96" wide and
corner mount valances will
have two-piece headboards.

INSTALLATION
3
Mounting Types and Window Terminology
Understanding mounting types and window terminology will make the valance installation
process easier and more efficient.
■Refer to the appropriate page below based on your order:
➤Mount Valance Headboard — Inside Mount on page 4
➤Mount Valance Headboard — Outside Mount on page 5
➤Mount Valance Headboards — Corner Mount on page 7
Outside Mount
Inside Mount (IB)
Molding
Head Jamb
Sill
Jamb Jamb
Valance fits within
the window opening;
there are no returns.
Valance mounts outside
the window opening;
returns are included.
Corner mounts must
always be OB.

INSTALLATION
4
Mount Valance Headboard — Inside Mount
■Locate the valance headboard inside the window casement. Position the headboard against
the head jamb.
➤The headboard must be recessed into
the window opening at least 1¾" for
secure attachment.
➤To fully recess the valance, a minimum
depth of 37 /8" is required.
➤The hook-and-loop material faces front
and the staples on the headboard face
down.
■Drill the valance headboard screw holes with an 1/8" drill bit. Drill the holes all the way
through the headboard into the head jamb.
➤Starting 2" from each end, space the screw holes no
more than 12" apart, 11 /8" from the rear of the board. Be
careful not to position the holes too close to the front of
the opening if the valance headboard extends out.
➤Be sure you are drilling into a solid surface, not drywall.
➤With two-piece headboards (valances over 96" wide),
the two equal-width sections abut in the center. Start
the screw holes 2" in from the ends of each section, and
space additional holes as described above.
■Attach the valance headboard to the head jamb using the 2"
hex head screws provided.
Proceed to Attach the Valance Fabric on page 10.
1¾"
Minimum
Valance Headboard
Mounting Depth
Fully
Recessed
37
/8"
Valance
Headboard
11
/8"

INSTALLATION
5
Mount Valance Headboard — Outside Mount
■Center the headboard above the window opening at the desired height. Use a pencil to
lightly mark where its ends are located.
➤Alternatively, measure the width of the valance headboard and use this measurement to
determine where the ends of the headboard will be located.
■Use a pencil to lightly mark 3" in from the valance headboard end location. If more than two
L-brackets came with your order, make additional marks to space the other bracket(s)
evenly between the two end brackets.
➤With two-piece headboards (valances over 96" wide), the two equal-width sections
abut in the center. Space brackets 3" in from the ends of each section and evenly in-
between.
IMPORTANT: Be sure to allow for a bracket on each side of the center split.
■Center an L-brackets on your marks and mark the screw holes.
➤The top of the L-brackets should be 1"
below the height where you want the
top of the valance to be located.
➤The rear of the L-brackets must be flush
against a flat mounting surface. Do not
mount L-brackets on curved molding.
IMPORTANT: The tops of the L-brackets
must be level and aligned.
■Drill the screw holes for the L-brackets with an 1 /8" drill bit.
■Attach the L-brackets using the 1½" hex head screws provided.
3" 3"
Space EvenlySpace Evenly
Valance Headboard End Marks
Window Opening
Valance
L-Bracket
3"
Valance
Headboard
End Mark
1½" Hex Head
Screws
Valance
L-Bracket
3"
Valance
Headboard
End Mark
1½" Hex Head
Screws

INSTALLATION
6
■Position the valance headboard on top of the L-brackets
with its ends aligned with your end marks and the
back flush against the wall then mark screw locations
on the valance headboard.
➤The hook-and-loop material faces front and the
staples on the headboard face down.
➤Mark the bottom of the headboard through the
front and rear slotted holes on the center of the
L-brackets.
■Drill the screw holes for the valance headboard using
an 1/8" drill bit. Be careful not to drill through the top fabric.
■Attach the headboard to the L-brackets using the ¾" hex head screws provided. (Longer
screws will pierce the top of the fabric.)
Proceed to Attach the Valance Fabric on page 10.

INSTALLATION
7
Mount Valance Headboards — Corner Mount
IMPORTANT: You must install the right segment (bypass headboard) before installing the left
segment (butt headboard).
Right Segment (Bypass) Headboard
■Abut the right segment (bypass) headboard to the corner at the desired height above the
window opening. Use a pencil to lightly mark where its right end is located. Be sure the left
end is flush against the corner.
➤Alternatively, measure the width of the right segment headboard and use this
measurement to determine where the right end of the headboard will be located.
■Use a pencil to lightly mark 3" in from the corner and the right end location. If more than
two L-brackets came with your order, make additional marks to space the other bracket(s)
evenly between the two end brackets.
■Center an L-bracket on your marks and
mark the screw holes.
➤The top of the L-brackets should be 1"
below the height where you want the
top of the valance to be located.
➤The rear of the L-brackets must be
flush against a flat mounting surface.
Do not mount L-brackets on curved
molding.
IMPORTANT: The tops of the L-brackets must be level and aligned.
Right Segment
End Mark
3"
3" Space Evenly Space Evenly
L-Bracket Locations
Right Segment
Valance
L-Bracket
3"
Right
Segment
End Mar
k
1½" Hex Head
Screws

INSTALLATION
8
■Drill the screw holes for the L-brackets with an 1 /8" drill bit.
■Attach the L-brackets using the 1½" hex head screws provided.
■Position the right segment headboard on top of the L-brackets with the left end of the
headboard flush against the corner and the back flush against the wall.
➤The hook-and-loop material faces front and the staples on the headboard face down.
➤Mark the bottom of the headboard through the front and rear slotted holes on the center
of the L-brackets.
■Drill the screw holes for the valance headboard with
an 1 /8" drill bit. Be careful not to drill through the top
fabric.
■Attach the headboard to the L-brackets using the ¾"
hex head screws provided. (Longer screws will pierce
the top of the fabric.)
Left Segment (Butt) Headboard
■Abut the left segment (butt) headboard to the end of
the installed right segment headboard. Use a pencil to lightly mark where the left end of the
butt headboard is located.
➤Alternatively, measure the width of the left segment headboard and use this
measurement to determine where the left end of the headboard will be located.
■Use a pencil to lightly mark 3" in from the left end location and corner face of the installed
bypass headboard. If more than two L-brackets came with your order, make additional
marks to space the other bracket(s) evenly between the two end brackets.
3" 3"
Space Evenly
Space Evenly
Left Segment
End Mark
L-Bracket Locations
Left Segment

INSTALLATION
9
■Center an L-bracket on your marks and mark the screws holes.
➤The top of the L-brackets should be at the same height as the top of the L-brackets for
the right segment headboard.
➤The rear of the L-brackets must be flush against a flat mounting surface. Do not mount
L-brackets on curved molding.
■Drill the screw holes for the L-brackets with a 1/8" drill bit.
■Attach the L-brackets using the 1½" hex head screws provided.
■Position the headboard on top of the L-brackets with the right
end flush against the installed right segment headboard and
the back flush against the wall.
➤The hook-and-loop material faces front and the staples on
the headboard face down.
➤Mark the bottom of the headboard through the front and
rear slotted holes on the center of the L-brackets.
IMPORTANT: The tops of the L-brackets must be level
and aligned.
■Drill the screw holes for the valance headboard with
an 1 /8" drill bit. Be careful not to drill through the top
fabric.
■Attach the headboard to the L-brackets using ¾" hex
head screws provided. (Longer screws will pierce the
top of the fabric.)
Valance
L-Bracket
3"
Valance
Headboard
End Mark
1½" Hex Head
Screws

INSTALLATION
10
Attach the Valance Fabric
■Center the valance fabric in front of the valance headboard. Press the strip of hook-and-
loop material on the fabric to the hook-and-loop material on the front of the headboard.
➤Be sure the top of the valance fabric is aligned and level with the top of the valance
headboard.
➤If necessary, adjust the placement of the valance fabric by carefully peeling the hook-
and-loop material at the top of the fabric from the valance headboard and
repositioning it.
➤For valances with only one return, attach the fabric to the return side first.
Corner Mount Valances
■Attach the fabric at the corner first. Then press the strip of hook-and-loop material to the
front of each headboard.
Valance
Headboard
*Return
(Outside
Mount
Only)
*Return
(Outside
Mount
Only)
Valance Fabric
Return
Return
*Outside mount shown. Inside mount valances do not have
returns. Returns shown here on both sides. Left return only
and right return only are available.
Attach
Corner
First

INSTALLATION
11
Attach the Valance Returns (Outside and Corner Mounts Only)
■Affix the valance returns to the ends of the valance headboard. Press the strip of hook-and-
loop material on the valance returns to the hook-and-loop material on the ends of the
headboard. Make adjustments as necessary until you are satisfied with the appearance of
the valance.
NOTE:Garment tacks are used to secure the returns during shipping. They can be left in
for a more tailored return or carefully removed for a fuller return.
Valance
Headboard
*Return
(Outside
Mount
Only)
*Return
(Outside
Mount
Only)
Valance Fabric
Return
Return
*Outside mount shown. Inside mount valances do not have
returns. Returns shown here on both sides. Left return only
and right return only are available.

CARE
12
Removing the Valance Fabric (If Necessary)
■Carefully peel the hook-and-loop material at the top of the valance fabric from the valance
headboard.
Cleaning Procedures
The following options are available for cleaning your valance:
Dusting
■Regular light dusting with a feather duster is all the cleaning needed in most circumstances.
Vacuuming
■Use a hand-held vacuum with low suction for more thorough dust removal.
A note on textiles: As with all textiles, the fabric on your valance(s) is subject to some
inherent variations. Slight dye-lot variations, puckering or wrinkling are within textile
industry standards and should be considered normal.
Troubleshooting
Problem The valance is not level.
Solution Carefully detach the fabric from its hook-and-loop attachment and re-position it.
Problem There is a light gap at the top of the window frame.
Solution If the valance was ordered with a shade, the valance fabric can be adjusted
using the hook-and-loop attachment to minimize the light gap or accommodate
uneven applications.

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