HunterDouglas LiteRise User manual

Installation • Operation • Care
Aluminum Blinds
1
⁄ 2 " or 1" Standard Cordlock,
1" LiteRise
®
, and SimpleLift
™
Operating Systems

CONTENTS
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GETTING STARTED
Product View — Décor®and Lightlines®Standard Cordlock, LiteRise®, and SimpleLift™.....1
Product View — Celebrity®Standard Cordlock and SimpleLift.............................................2
Tools and Fasteners Needed ..................................................................................................3
Unpack the Blind.....................................................................................................................3
INSTALLATION
Installation Overview..............................................................................................................4
Mount the Hidden Installation Brackets — Inside or Ceiling Mount....................................5
Mount the Beveled Box Installation Brackets — Inside or Ceiling Mount ...........................7
Mount the Hidden Installation Brackets — Outside Mount..................................................8
Mount the Beveled Box Installation Brackets — Outside Mount .........................................9
Mount the Installation Brackets — End Mount...................................................................13
Install the Blind.....................................................................................................................14
Complete the Installation .....................................................................................................15
OPERATION
Operate the Blind..................................................................................................................17
Troubleshooting ....................................................................................................................19
CARE
Removing the Blind (If Necessary) .......................................................................................21
Cleaning Procedures.............................................................................................................21
CHILD SAFETY
Cord Connector .....................................................................................................................22
Reassembly of Cord Connecter ............................................................................................22
Cord Cleats............................................................................................................................23
WARRANTY............................................................................................................Back Cover

GETTING STARTED
1
Product View — Décor®and Lightlines®Standard Cordlock,
LiteRise®, and SimpleLift™
Hidden
Installation
Brackets
7
∕ 8 " Spacer
Block
(Optional)
1
∕ 2 " Spacer
Block
(Optional)
Extension
Brackets
(Optional)
Hold-Down
Brackets and Pin
(Optional)
End Mount
Bracket
Installation
Bracket
and
Screws
Standard Cordlock
Bracket
Shim
(Optional)
End Mount Applications
LiteRise
®
SimpleLift
™
SimpleLift
Hold-Down
Brackets
(Optional)

2
GETTING STARTED
Product View — Celebrity
®
Standard Cordlock and SimpleLift
™
Hidden
Installation
Brackets
7
∕ 8 " Spacer
Block
(Optional)
1
∕ 2 " Spacer
Block
(Optional)
Extension
Brackets
(Optional)
Hold-Down
Brackets and Pin
(Optional)
Bracket
Shim
(Optional)
End Mount
Bracket
Installation
Bracket
and
Screws
End Mount Applications
Beveled
Intermediate
Support
Bracket
(If Required)
Beveled
Box
Installation
Bracket
Beveled Bracket Applications*
Headrail
End Lock
Standard Cordlock
SimpleLift
™
*Beveled box installation brackets and beveled intermediate support brackets
are for commercial applications only.
SimpleLift
Hold-Down
Brackets
(Optional)

GETTING STARTED
3
Thank you for purchasing Hunter Douglas horizontal blinds. With proper installation,
operation, and care, your new blinds will provide years of beauty andperformance.
Please thoroughly review this instruction booklet and the enclosed packing list before
beginning the installation.
Tools and Fasteners Needed
■ Ballpoint pen
■
1
⁄ 4 " hex, Flat blade, and Phillips screwdrivers
■ Level (laser level is recommended)
■ Measuring tape and pencil
■ Power drill,
3
⁄ 32 " drill bits, and
1
⁄ 4 " hex driver
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.
■ Nuts and Screws (Provided). Extension brackets come with nuts and screws.
■ Self-Tapping Screws (Not Provided). If using extension brackets, use self-tapping
screws for a secure attachment.
Unpack the Blind
■ Remove the blind from the package. Keep the packaging until the blind operates to your
satisfaction.
■ Refer to the packing list and check for all necessary parts.
■ Contents of your hardware package may vary depending upon the options chosen.
Nut
and Screw
(Two Provided with
Each Extension Bracket)
Self-T
apping Screw
(Not Provided)
#6 x 1
1
∕ 2 "
Hex Head Screw
(Provided)
Longer #6 Hex Head Screw
for Use with Spacer Blocks
(Not Provided)

INSTALLATION
4
Installation Overview
■ Your order will include the correct number of installation brackets for your blind width, as
shown in the tables below.
Standard Cordlock System
LiteRise®Operating System
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 or Ceiling Mount — Page 5
➤ Outside Mount — Page 8
➤ End Mount — Page 13
Outside Mount
Blind mounts
outside window
opening.
Inside Mount
Blind fits within
window opening.
Collectively, the sill and
jambs are called the
“window casement.”
Molding
Head Jamb
Sill
Jamb Jamb
Width
of Blind
Number of
Brackets
Under
60 Sq. Ft.
Number of
Brackets
60 Sq. Ft.
and Over
Up to 60" 2 3
60
1
⁄ 8 " – 120" 3 4
Over 120" 4 5
1
⁄ 2 " Décor®and Lightlines®
1" Décor, Lightlines, and Celebrity®
Width of Blind Number of Brackets
Up to 60" 2
60
1
⁄ 8 " – 100" 3
1" Décor
SimpleLift™Operating System
1" Décor and Celebrity
Width of Blind Number of Brackets
Under 60 Sq. Ft.
Number of Brackets
60 Sq. Ft. and Over
Up to 60" 2 3
60
1
⁄ 8 " – 120" 3 4
Over 120" 4 5

INSTALLATION
5
Mount the Hidden Installation Brackets
— Inside or Ceiling Mount (Residential Applications)
Bracket Shims (Optional)
Bracket shims are used to gain clearance for
inside or ceiling mount blinds.
NOTE: Bracket shims may also be used
to level the blind whenever the mounting
surface is uneven.
Attach the Hidden Installation Brackets
■ Mark 2" to 6" from each end of the headrail.
➤ If more than two hidden installation brackets came with your order, space additional
hidden installation bracket(s) evenly between the two outer hidden installation
brackets and mark their location.
IMPORTANT: Do not position any hidden installation bracket where it will be located
directly above a cable tape ladder, cordlock, or wand tilter. Allow 1" space on each side
whenever possible.
■ If the blind is larger than 60 square feet, position an extra hidden installation bracket at
the cordlock end for added support when raising the blind. With Two-On-One Headrail
blinds, position an extra hidden installation bracket near each cordlock.
■ Center the hidden installation brackets on your marks and mark the location of the
screw holes.
➤ The minimum casement depth
for mounting the hidden installation
brackets is
1
⁄ 2 ".
➤ The minimum casement
depth for a fully recessed
mount is 1
5
⁄ 8 ".
■ Drill the screw holes
using a
3
⁄ 32 " drill bit.
Hidden
Installation
Bracket
Shim
2" to 6" 2" to 6"Space EvenlySpace Evenly
Headrail
1
∕ 2 "Minimum Depth
Hidden Installation
Bracket Attachment
1
5
∕ 8 "Depth
Fully Recessed

INSTALLATION
6
■ Use a level to check that the mounting surface
is level. Shim the hidden installation brackets,
if necessary.
■ Attach the hidden installation brackets using
the screws provided.
IMPORTANT: The front edges of the hidden
installation brackets must align.
Proceed to “Install the Blind” on page 14.
1
∕ 2 "Minimum Depth
Hidden Installation
Bracket Attachment
1
5
∕ 8 "Depth
Fully Recessed

INSTALLATION
7
Mount the Beveled Box Installation Brackets
— Inside or Ceiling Mount (Commercial Applications)
Bracket Shims (Optional)
Bracket shims are used to gain clearance for
inside or ceiling mount blinds.
NOTE: Bracket shims may also be used
to level the blind whenever the mounting
surface is uneven.
Attach the Beveled Box Installation Brackets
With inside or ceiling mounts, attach the two beveled box installation brackets flush against
the sides of the window casement or to the ceiling. Choose the most appropriate of the
following mounting methods:
■ Side/Top Mount (Inside mount only): Mount the beveled box installation brackets with
one screw through a side hole and one screw through the top hole, as shown below left.
■ Side Mount (Inside mount only): Mount the beveled box installation brackets with two
screws through diagonal side holes.
■ Top Mount (Inside or ceiling mount): Top mount the beveled box installation brackets
with screws through the two top holes, as shown below right.
■ Ceiling mount only: If the beveled box installation brackets are flush with the back wall,
attach them with one screw through a top hole and one screw through a rear hole.
■ Use a
3
⁄ 32 " drill bit to drill holes for the mounting screws.
■ Attach the beveled box installation brackets using the screws provided.
IMPORTANT: The front edges of the beveled box installation brackets must align.
Beveled
Intermediate
Support
Bracket
Shim
Side/Top
Mount
Top Mount

INSTALLATION
8
Attach the Beveled Intermediate Support Brackets (If Required)
■ Evenly space the beveled intermediate support bracket(s) between the two beveled box
installation brackets.
➤ Adjust spacing if needed to avoid interference with internal headrail mechanisms.
■ Attach the beveled intermediate support bracket(s) with two screws through diagonal
top holes.
IMPORTANT: The rear of the beveled box installation brackets and beveled intermediate
support bracket(s) must align.
Proceed to “Install the Blind” on page 14.
Mount the Hidden Installation Brackets
— Outside Mount (Residential Applications)
To attach the hidden installation brackets, a flat vertical surface of at least
5
⁄ 8 " is required for
both
1
⁄ 2 " and 1" slat sizes.
■ Mark 2" to 6" from each end of the headrail.
➤ If more than two hidden installation brackets came with your order, space additional
hidden installation bracket(s) evenly between the two outer hidden installation
brackets and mark their location.
■ Center the hidden installation brackets on your marks and mark the location of the
screw holes.
CAUTION: The rear of the hidden
installation brackets must be flush
against a flat mounting surface.
Do not mount the hidden installation
brackets on a curved molding.
Beveled
Intermediate Support
Bracket
Beveled Box
Installation Bracket
Beveled Box
Installation Bracket
Space Evenly Space Evenly
2" to 6" 2" to 6"Space EvenlySpace Evenly
Headrail End Marks
Window Opening
5
∕ 8 "Minimum
Flat Vertical Surface

INSTALLATION
9
■ Drill the screw holes using a
3
⁄ 32 " drill bit.
■ Attach the hidden installation brackets using the
screws provided.
IMPORTANT: The front edges of the hidden
installation brackets must align.
Proceed to “Install the Blind” on page 14.
Mount the Beveled Box Installation Brackets
— Outside Mount (Commercial Applications)
To attach the beveled box installation brackets, a flat vertical surface of at least
5
⁄ 8 " is
required for both
1
⁄ 2 " and 1" slat sizes.
Mark the Beveled Box Installation Bracket Locations
■ Mark where the ends of the headrail will be located.
➤ 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.
■ Make a second mark
1
⁄ 4 " to the outside of the
headrail end marks. The outer marks are
where the outside edges of the
beveled box installation
brackets will be located.
5
∕ 8 "Minimum
Flat Vertical Surface
Mark
Measure and Mark
1
∕ 4 " Out from
Ends of Headrail
Mark

INSTALLATION
10
Attach the Beveled Box Installation Brackets
■ Align the outside edge of each beveled box installation
bracket with the outer marks and mark diagonal screw holes.
■ Use a
3
⁄ 32 " drill bit to drill holes for the mounting
screws.
■ Attach the beveled box installation brackets
using two screws through diagonal holes.
IMPORTANT: The tops of the beveled box
installation brackets must align.
CAUTION: The rear of the beveled box installation
brackets must be flush against a flat mounting surface.
Do not mount beveled box installation brackets on
a curved molding.
Attach the Beveled Intermediate Support Brackets (If Required)
■ Evenly space the beveled intermediate support bracket(s) between the two beveled box
installation brackets.
➤ Adjust spacing if needed to avoid interference with internal headrail mechanisms.
■ Attach the beveled intermediate support bracket(s) with two screws through
diagonal holes.
IMPORTANT: The tops of the beveled box installation brackets and beveled intermediate
support bracket(s) must align.
Beveled
Intermediate
Support Bracket
Beveled Box
Installation Bracket
Beveled Box
Installation Bracket
Space Evenly Space Evenly

INSTALLATION
11
Extension Brackets (Optional)
Extension brackets can be used with outside mounts to project the installation brackets
2
3
⁄ 4 " to 4
1
⁄ 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 (not provided).
■ Mount the extension bracket assemblies to the window frame or wall using two
diagonally located screws.
■ Use appropriate fasteners to attach the installation brackets to the extension brackets.
2
3
∕ 4 " Projection
#6
Self-Tapping
Screws
3
∕ 8 " Long
4
1
∕ 8 " Projection
Extension Bracket with
Hidden Installation Bracket
Extension Bracket with
Beveled Box Installation Bracket

INSTALLATION
12
Spacer Blocks (Optional)
Spacer blocks can be used to add clearance. Two versions are available:
1
⁄ 2 " and
7
⁄ 8 ".
■ Attach the installation brackets to the spacer blocks using the two screws provided with
each spacer block.
■ Then attach the spacer blocks to the mounting surface with screws through the two holes
in the rear of the spacer blocks.
■ Use a level to check that the tops of the spacer blocks are aligned at the same height
before tightening the screws.
Proceed to “Install the Blind” on page 14.
Spacer
Block
Flat Top of
Spacer Block
Hidden
Installation
Bracket
Beveled Box
Installation
Bracket
Spacer Blocks with Hidden Installation Bracket
Spacer Blocks with Beveled Box Installation Bracket

INSTALLATION
13
Mount the Installation Brackets — End Mount
End mount the headrail when conventional mounting
techniques will not work — for example, in an
arched window opening.
■ Attach the short side of the end mount brackets
to the mounting surface with two screws.
IMPORTANT: Be sure the end mount brackets
are aligned at the same height.
■ Attach the installation brackets with supplied
fasteners through the top two holes on the end
mount brackets.
Proceed to “Install the Blind” on page 14.
End Mount
Bracket

INSTALLATION
14
Install the Blind
Mount the Headrail
■ Décor®and Lightlines®blinds (Residential Application): Place the headrail in the
hidden installation brackets so that the inside flange rests on the hidden installation
bracket hook and the rear bottom corner rests on the tab.
■ Celebrity®blinds (Residential Application): Place the headrail in the hidden
installation brackets so that the front lip rests on the hidden installation bracket hook and
the rear bottom corner rests on the tab.
■ Celebrity blinds (Commercial Application): Place the headrail in the beveled box
installation brackets so that the back lip slides under the front lip of the beveled box
installation brackets. Push the headrail against the back of the beveled box installation
brackets. Close the side hinge of each beveled box installation bracket until they snap
securely in position.
■ The blind should hang on the installation brackets without being held in place.
■ Tilt the headrail up and push it back until it is flush against the top of the installation
brackets. Tighten the locking screw on all installation brackets to hold the blind securely
in place.
Proceed to “Complete the Installation” on page 15.
Back Lip of Rail
Fits Behind Leg
Inside
Flange
Bracket Hook
Tab Tighten Locking Screw
Front
Lip
Décor and Lightlines blinds
(Residential Application)
Celebrity blinds
(Residential Application)
Bracket Hook
Tighten Locking Screw
Tab
Celebrity blinds
with beveled box
installation brackets
(Commercial Application)
Installation Brackets and Headrail Profiles

INSTALLATION
15
Complete the Installation
Attach the Hook Wand (If Ordered)
If the blind was ordered with a hook wand, attach the wand to the metal shaft.
■ Pull the plastic sleeve from the top of the wand and insert it over the metal shaft.
■ Insert the hook on the wand through the hole in the metal shaft.
■ Slide the plastic sleeve down over the hook until firmly seated.
■ Test the wand tilter.
Attach the Snap-On Wand (If Ordered)
If the blind was ordered with a snap-on wand, attach the wand to the metal shaft.
■ Connect the snap-on wand to the metal shaft.
■ Test the wand.
Plastic
Sleeve
Hook
Metal
Shaft
Slide
Sleeve
Over
Shaft
Hook
Through
Hole
Slide
Sleeve
Over
Hook
Snap-on
Connector
Wand
Metal
Shaft
Push
Up to
Attach
Wand
Check for
Secure
Attachment
Hook Wand
Snap-on Wand
W
and
Plastic
Sleeve
Hook
Metal
Shaft
Slide
Sleeve
Over
Shaft
Hook
Through
Hole
Slide
Sleeve
Over
Hook
Snap-on
Connector
Wand
Metal
Shaft
Push
Up to
Attach
Wand
Check for
Secure
Attachment
Hook Wand
Snap-on Wand
Wand

INSTALLATION
16
Attach the Hold-Down Brackets (Optional)
■ Use a ballpoint pen or similar pointed object to create a center hole in each of the bottom
rail end caps for the hold-down pins to be inserted.
■ Insert a hold-down pin into each of the holes in the bottom rail end caps.
■ Mark the screw holes on the mounting surface.
■ 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 hold-down
pins in the bottom rail end caps.
■ Insert the hold-down pins into the holes of the hold-down brackets.
Attach the SimpleLift™Hold-Down Brackets (Optional)
■ Lower the blind and place the pins from the hold-down brackets into the bottom rail
end caps.
■ Mark the screw holes on the mounting surface.
■ Check that the hold-down brackets are aligned and attach them using the two screws
provided.
Sill Mount
Jamb Mount
Outside Mount
Hold-Down Pin
Bottom Rail End Cap
Outside Mount
Sill
Mount

OPERATION
17
Operate the Blind
Tilting the Slats
■ Wand tilt (not shown): Rotate the wand to tilt the slats
to the desired angle.
■ Cord tilt (LiteRise®Only):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 — Standard Cordlock System
IMPORTANT: Whenever raising or lowering the blind, the slats must be in the open position.
■ Pull the single cord down and toward the center to raise and lower.
■ Hold the single cord to the outside to lock the blind in position.
Raising and Lowering the Blind — LiteRise Operating System
IMPORTANT: Whenever raising or lowering the blind, the slats must be in the open position.
■ Grasp the handle or bottom rail
and push up to raise the blind.
■ Grasp the handle or bottom rail
and pull down to lower the blind.
Raise and
Lower
Lock into
Position

OPERATION
18
Raising and Lowering the Blind — SimpleLift™Operating System
IMPORTANT: The slats must be in the open position when raising or lowering the blind.
To Raise the Blind:
■ Grasp the bottom rail near the center with one hand while balancing the bottom rail with
your other hand.
■ Fully press the center button with your thumb and gently lift the bottom rail.
■ Allow the slats to stack evenly by gradually lifting the bottom rail while the center button
is fully depressed.
■ Hold the bottom rail stationary at the desired position while releasing the button.
■ For inside mount blinds: When raising the blind, pull the bottom rail slightly toward
you. Press the center button and gently raise the bottom rail. Once the desired height is
reached, hold the bottom rail in place while releasing the button. Place the blind back into
the window opening and the blind will stay in that position.
To Lower the Blind:
■ Hold the bottom rail stationary at the desired position while releasing the button.
■ For inside mount blinds: When lowering the blind, pull the bottom rail down and slightly
toward you. Release the button and place the bottom rail onto the sill.