HunterDouglas Horizontal Aluminum Blinds Operation manual

Installation and
Care Instructions
1/2" and 1" Horizontal
Aluminum Blinds
Installation
Brackets
End Mount
Bracket
Hold-Down
Brackets
Extension
Brackets
7/8" Bracket
Spacer
1/2" Bracket
Spacer
Drywall, Plaster
Metal
Wood
Mounting Surface Fastener
Wall Anchors, Expansion Bolts
(Not Provided)
Sheet Metal Screws
(Not Provided)
No. 6 Hex Head Screws
(Provided)
Tools needed for installing your shade.
• Measuring Tape
• Pencil
• Power Drill, 1 /4" Hex
Driver and Drill Bits
• Carpenter’s Level
• Flat Blade Screwdriver
• Phillips Screwdriver
THANK YOU for purchasing a Hunter Douglas product. Your
new blind 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.
Getting Started
• Remove the blind from the package. Keep the packaging until the
blind operates to your satisfaction.
• Check the diagram to make sure you have the necessary parts.
• Contents of your hardware package may vary depending upon
mounting options chosen.
In addition, you may need fasteners designed to work with your
specific mounting surfaces:

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2"– 6" 2"– 6"
Space Evenly
(60" Maximum)
Space Evenly
(60" Maximum)
Headrail
Outside Mount Applications
A flat vertical surface at least 5/8" high is required for bracket
attachment.
Outside Mount Bracket Attachment
• Attach the installation brackets with two screws through the two
holes in the rear of the brackets.
• Use a carpenter’s level to check that the tops of the brackets are
aligned at the same height before tightening the screws.
Inside Mount Bracket Attachment
• Attach the installation brackets with two screws through the
two holes in the top of the brackets.
• Be sure the front edges of the brackets are aligned before
tightening the screws.
• If the blind is larger than 60 square feet, position an extra bracket
at the cordlock end for added support when raising the blind.
With two-on-one headrail blinds, position an extra bracket near
each cordlock.
Inside Mount Applications
Use a carpenter’s level to check that the mounting surface is perfectly
level. Shim the installation brackets, if necessary.
• A minimum casement depth of 7/8" is required for bracket
attachment.
• A depth of 13/4" is required to fully recess the blind.
7
/ 8 " Minimum Depth
Bracket Attachment
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3
/ 4 " Depth
Fully Recessed
Inside Mount
5/8" Minimum
Flat Vertical Surface
Outside Mount
Mount the Brackets
Bracket Spacing
• Position the two end brackets on the mounting surface so that
they will be located between 2" and 6" from the ends of the
headrail.
• If more brackets are required (see chart below), space the
additional bracket(s) evenly between the end brackets.
Important: Do not position any bracket where it will be located
directly above a string ladder, cordlock or wand tilter. Allow 1" space
on the side whenever possible.
Extension Brackets (Optional)
Extension brackets can be used with outside mounts to project the
installation brackets from 23/4" to 41/8" from the mounting surface.
This allows for additional clearance of obstructions such as window
cranks or handles.
• The extension brackets may be fastened together two different
ways to produce the desired wall extension, as shown below.
• Attach the extension brackets using #6 self-tapping screws.
• Mount the extension bracket assemblies to the window frame or
wall using two diagonally located screws.
• Use appropriate fasteners to bolt the mounting brackets to the
extension brackets.
Mount with Two Screws
Through Diagonal Holes
Bracket Spacers (Optional)
Bracket spacers can also be used to add clearance. Two versions are
available: 1/2" and 7/8".
• Attach the spacers to the installation brackets using the two screws
provided with each spacer.
2
3
/ 4 " to 3
1
/ 8 " Projection3
5
/ 8 " to 4
1
/ 8 " Projection
No. 6 Self-Tapping
Screws
3
/ 8 " Long
Under 60 Sq. Ft.
2
3
4
60 Sq. Ft. and Over
3
4
5
Blind Width
7" – 60"
60
1
/ 8 " – 120"
Over 120"

Bracket
Spacer
Flat Top
of Spacer
Installation
Bracket
End Mount
Bracket
2Install the Blind
Mount the Headrail
• Tilt back the headrail and slide it into the bracket on the sloped
tab. There are two possible headrail designs, each of which is
illustrated below.
• Position the back lip of the headrail behind the rear leg of the
installation bracket.
• Tighten the locking screw to hold the rail securely in place.
End Mount Applications
End mounting is used when the headrail must span an open space
— an arched window opening, for example.
End Mount Bracket Attachment
• Attach the short side of the end mount brackets to the
mounting surface with two screws.
• Be sure the two end mount
brackets are aligned at the
same height.
• Attach the installation
brackets with screws
through the top two
holes on the end mount
brackets.
To remove the headrail, first loosen the locking screw. Then tilt the
headrail back and slide it out of the installation brackets.
• Then attach the installation brackets to the mounting surface with
screws through the two holes in the rear of the bracket spacers.
• Use a carpenter’s level to check that the tops of the brackets are
aligned at the same height before tightening the screws.
Back Lip of Rail
Fits Behind Leg
Tab Tighten Locking Screw
Headrail
Convex-Shaped
Rail (Profile)
Beveled-Shaped
Rail (Profile)
3Complete the Installation
Attach the Wand Tilter
The tilt mechanism inside the headrail has a metal shaft that extends
beneath the rail. The wand tilter must be attached to this shaft. There
are two types of wands — hook and snap-on.
• Hook wand: Remove the plastic sleeve from the top of the wand,
slide it over the metal shaft, insert the wand hook over the hole in
the shaft, and slide the sleeve over the hook to complete the wand
installation.
• Snap-on wand: Push up until the snap-on connector snaps into
place, through the hole in the shaft.
• Test the wand tilter by tilting the slats fully closed up and fully
closed down.
Attach Hold-Down Brackets (Optional)
Metal Hold-Down Brackets
• Insert a hold-down pin into each of the bottom rail end caps.
• Attach the hold-down brackets to the jamb, sill or outside
mounting surface. When the blind is fully lowered, the holes in
the hold-down brackets must align with the pins in the bottom
rail end caps.
• Insert the pins into the holes in the hold-down brackets.
Plastic
Sleeve
Hook
Metal
Shaft
Slide
Sleeve
Over
Shaft
Hook
Through
Shaft
Slide
Sleeve
Over
Hook
Snap-on
Connector
Wand
Metal
Shaft
Push
Up to
Attach
Wand
Check for
Secure
Attachment
Hook Wand
Snap-on Wand
Sill Mount
Jamb Mount
Outside Mount
Hold-Down Pin
Bottom Rail End Cap

The blind does not raise and
lower evenly.
PROBLEM SOLUTION
Check inside the headrail.
Make sure no obstructions keep
the mechanism from turning.
Check that the lift cords are
not pinched or tangled.
Product Code No. 5109609000 9/06 C
© 2006 Hunter Douglas Inc. ® Registered trademark of Hunter Douglas Inc.
Patented in the U.S. and foreign countries. U.S. and foreign patents pending.
Break-Thru® is a registered trademark of Break-Thru Corporation.
Care and Cleaning
• Dust with a soft clean cloth or chemically treated dust cloth. Tilt
the slats up and dust. Then tilt the slats down (but not all the way
closed) and dust the other side of the slats.
• Vacuum using the brush dust head attachment and tilt the slats
up and down as described for dusting.
• Wash slats using a damp cloth and mild detergent solution. Use
warm or cold water, not hot water. Tilt the slats up and down as
described for dusting.
• Bottom rail and slats may also be immersed in a bathtub for a
more thorough cleaning. Do not immerse the headrail. Place the
blind in a solution of mild, soapy water. Rinse clean and either
wipe dry or allow to air dry completely.
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Child Safety
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7Troubleshooting
Break-Thru®Tassel
• This component is designed to break apart
should a child or pet become entangled in the
lift cords.
Reassembly of Tassel
• Reinsert any loose cords into the top notches
of the tassel. There is a notch on each side.
• Line up the right and left sides of the
tassel and snap the pieces back together.
The lift cord is wrapped around
the ladder tape.
Remove the plastic cap on
the bottom of the blind that
covers the cord rout hole.
Untie knot in lift cord and
re-thread. Re-tie the knot
and replace cap.
4Operate the Blind
Tilting the Slats
After installation, tilt the slats from
fully closed in one direction to fully
closed in the other.
• Wand tilt: Rotate the wand to
tilt the slats.
• Cord tilt: The two cords with
individual tassels are for tilting
the slats. Each cord tilts the
slats in an alternate
direction.
Raising and Lowering the Blind
• Pull the cords down and toward the center to raise and lower. The
slats should be open when raising and lowering.
• Pull the cords to the outside to lock the blind in position.
Pull Cords Down and
Toward the Center to
Raise and Lower
Pull Cords to the
Outside to Lock
Blind in Position
Snap Together
WARNING: Young children
can become entangled and strangle in cords. Keep
all cords out of the reach of children. Hunter Douglas
provides cord cleats and we recommend their use.
Cord Tilt
The blind does not tilt. Check to be sure the tiltrod is
fully inserted into the tilt gear.