HunterDouglas Palmetto Horizontal Shadings Manual

Installation & Operating Instructions
Horizontal Shadings
Beaded Chain Loop
Cordless Lift

TABLE OF CONTENTS
Getting Started:
Mounting Types...............................................................................................................3
Installation Components ..................................................................................................3
Tools and Fasteners Needed ............................................................................................4
Product View...................................................................................................................5
Installation:
Inside or Outside Mount —
Mount the Installation Brackets ........................................................................................6
Attach the Universal Cord Tensioner .................................................................................7
Attach the Magnetic Hold Down Brackets .........................................................................8
Operation:
Operate the Shade ..........................................................................................................9
Remove the Shade..........................................................................................................9
Troubleshooting
Troubleshooting ............................................................................................................ 10-11
Care..................................................................................................................................12
Child Safety:
Cord Loop Shades.........................................................................................................13

3
GETTING STARTED
Thank you for purchasing Horizontal Shadings. 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.
MountingTypes
If the installation brackets are mounted correctly, the rest of the installation process will follow
easily. To prepare for this important first step, review the mounting types and basic window
terminology illustrated below.
Installation Components
Check the packaging to be sure you have all the components needed to install your shade.
Keep the packaging until the shades perform to your satisfaction.
Required Components
Installation Brackets for Horizontal Shadings. The number of installation brackets required
varies depending on the shade width, as shown in the table.
Outside Mount
Shade mounts 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
Horizontal Shadings
Shade
Width Brackets Required
Up to 36” 2
36 1/8” - 72” 3
72 1/8” - 90” 4
90 1/8” - 120" 5
Getting Started

4 Getting Started
Universal CordTensioner (UCT) Installation Kit (Beaded
Chain only). The UCT functions as a safety device that makes
the cords less accessible to children and pets. The cord
control will only function properly if the UCT is installed
correctly.
Hold-Down Brackets (optional). Hold-down brackets provide stability
and prevent swaying by securing the bottom bar (i.e. often used in
French door applications).
Tools Needed
Flat blade and Phillips screwdriver Level
Measuring tape and pencil Power drill
tions
Magnetic
Hold-Down

5Product View
ProductView
Horizontal Shadings
Fabrics
Cassette
Installation (Mounting) Brackets
End Caps
Tensioner Device
(Part #RC124785)
Tensioner Device
Mounting Brackets
(Part #KIT2352)
Cassette
Bracket
Bead Chain Connector
Bead Chain Stopper
Clutch
Bead Chain Loop
Tube
End Plug
Bottom Slat – All Fabrics
Bottomrail
Bottomrail End Caps
Magnetic Hold-Down
(Part #KIT9108)
Balance Weight
Weight Clips
Tassel and Cord
(Cordless Control Only)

6 Installation
INSTALLATION
Inside or Outside Mount — Mount the Installation Brackets
Measure and mark 2½" in from each jamb for bracket location.
If more than two installation brackets came with your order, space additional bracket(s) on
studs, evenly between the two end brackets and mark their location.
Mark the location of the screw holes by the brackets
on the previously made marks.
IMPORTANT: The brackets must be level and aligned to each other.
Use a 3/32" drill bit to drill holes for the 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.)
Peel back the protective covering from the top and endcaps of the headrail. Leave the rest
of the protective covering on the front of the headrail.
Install brackets by sliding the headrail into the groove inside the front lip of the bracket and
then push towards back of the brackets until snaps into place.
Completely remove the protective covering from the headrail.

7Installation
Attach the Universal CordTensioner (Beaded Chain only)
Before operating the blind, you must attach the UCT (Universal Cord Tensioner) to the wall or the
window frame. Slide the cord tensioner to the bottom of the cord loop.
Insert a small screwdriver, punch, or awl through the screw hole at the bottom of the cord
tensioner.
Move the screw hole down to the indicator line to release the safety mechanism.
Slide the cord tensioner down to the bottom of the cord loop.
Install the window covering and use the instruction provided to secure the cord tensioner
to the window casement.
For complete UCT installation, see the instructions provided
WARNING: It is imperative that the cord tensioner be properly
secured to the wall or window frame to reduce children’s
access to the cord loop. Young children can strangle in cord
loops. They can also wrap cords around their necks and
strangle.
CAUTION: The shading will not operate properly unless the cord
tensioner is secured. A cord tensioner installation kit has been
included with your shading. Follow the instructions in the kit to
correctly secure the cord tensioner.

8 Installation
Attach the Magnetic Hold-Down Brackets (Optional)
Lower the shading, keeping the vanes closed.
Place the magnetic hold-down bracket onto the bottom rail just inside
the end cap, oriented as shown.
Hold the bracket while opening and closing the vanes. (It may be
necessary to have someone assist you.) Adjust the bracket to the best
overall position.
Mark the screw location using the mounting options shown below.
The screw should be placed in the middle of the channel. This will
allow for adjustment.
Drill the screw holes using a
3
/ 32 " drill bit.
IMPORTANT: Use drywall anchors when mounting into drywall.
Attach the hold-down brackets to the mounting surface using
the screws provided.
If necessary, adjust bracket height by loosening the screw and
sliding the bracket up or down.
Hold-Down
Bracket
Bottom
Rail
Outside Mount
Preferred Alternate
Inside Mount
Preferred Alternate
Adjust bracket
height by
loosening the
screw and sliding
the bracket up or
down.
INSTALLATION

9Operation/Troubleshooting
OPERATION
Attach the Magnetic Hold-Down Brackets (Optional)
Lower the shading, keeping the vanes closed.
Place the magnetic hold-down bracket onto the bottom rail just inside
the end cap, oriented as shown.
Hold the bracket while opening and closing the vanes. (It may be
necessary to have someone assist you.) Adjust the bracket to the best
overall position.
Mark the screw location using the mounting options shown below.
The screw should be placed in the middle of the channel. This will
allow for adjustment.
Drill the screw holes using a
3
/ 32 " drill bit.
IMPORTANT: Use drywall anchors when mounting into drywall.
Attach the hold-down brackets to the mounting surface using
the screws provided.
If necessary, adjust bracket height by loosening the screw and
sliding the bracket up or down.
Hold-Down
Bracket
Bottom
Rail
Outside Mount
Preferred Alternate
Inside Mount
Preferred Alternate
Adjust bracket
height by
loosening the
screw and sliding
the bracket up or
down.
Operate the Shade
Beaded Chain Operation
To LowerThe Shade
Hold the back of the beaded chain loop and pull down.
Pull until the shade is at the desired height.
To RaiseThe Shade
Hold the front of the beaded chain loop and pull down.
Pull until the shade is at the desired height.
Cordless Operation
To LowerThe Shade
Pull down on the tassel until the shade is at the desired height
To RaiseThe Shade
Gently pull down on the tassel. To raise the shade completely, simply release the tassel and the
shade will roll up fully into the headrail. To raise the shade partially, when the shade is at the
desire height, gently pull on the tassel to stop the shade from raising.
Remove the Shade
Push the front of the horizontal shading and then bring forward.

10 Operation / Troubleshooting
Problem The shading raises or lowers unevenly, the fabric rubs against one end of
Solution Check that the window is square by measuring the diagonals.
Check that the installation brackets are level. Shim to level, if necessary.
Adjust the bottom rail weight. See below.
Adjusting the Bottom Rail Weight
Release the weight clips by inserting
a flat blade screwdriver into the
weight clip and turning clockwise.
Move the weight in 1" increments toward the side where the fabric is
gathering.
Secure the weight clips in position by turning them counterclockwise after
making the adjustment.
Test and, if necessary, adjust again.
Weight
Bottom Rail
Weight
Clip
Weight
Clip
Fabric Roll
Gathered
Fabric
Move Weight
TROUBLESHOOTING

11Operation / Troubleshooting
TROUBLESHOOTING
PROBLEM SOLUTION
The shade raises or
lowers unevenly.
Check that the installation brackets are level and aligned. Shim
the brackets, if necessary.
The shade will not
raise.
Check to make sure the Universal Cord Tensioner is mounted
properly. If the hold-down brackets have been used, make sure
they have been released.
The universal cord
tensioner has climbed
to the top of the
shade.
Pull down on the spring to relieve tension and pull the universal
cord tensioner to the bottom of the cord loop. Properly mount
the cord tensioner. See Universal Cord Tensioner Installation
Instructions in the kit included with your shade.
The universal cord
tensioner grabs
onto the cord upon
operation.
Check that the universal cord tensioner is mounted properly.
Reinstall, if necessary. See the Universal Cord Tensioner
Installation Instructions that came with your Cord Tensioner Kit.
The speed of the
cordless shade needs
to be adjusted.
Please contact Customer Service.

12 Care and Maintenance
CARE:
Dusting: Regular light dusting with a feather duster is all the cleaning that is needed in most
circumstances.
Vacuuming: Use the soft brush head of the vacuum cleaner on low setting for a more thorough
dust removal.
Spot Cleaning:
•Prepare a solution of lukewarm water and mild detergent if needed.
•Dampen a clean cloth or towel in the solution and wring thoroughly.
•Dab the spot with the dampened cloth until spot is removed. Do not rub or soak the fabric.
•Do not spot-clean anything other than the fabric covered headrail on horizontal shadings.
•Allow the shade to dry in completely lowered position.
Spot-cleaning may result in cleaner areas.
Horizontal shadings are made of 100% polyester, which means they are inherently durable and
resilient. However, care must be taken to avoid wrinkling the fabric, particularly where the vanes
meet the facings.
Fabric Covered Headrail
- Spot-clean the headrail using a sponge or delicate cloth, cool distilled water and a mild soap
solution; handle with care as you would any fine fabric.
Forced Air
- Blow away dirt and debris between the vanes using clean compressed air.
Ultrasonic Cleaning
Horizontal shadings can be ultrasonically cleaned by a professional, with the exception of the
of the Light Dimming fabrics.
Light Dimming fabrics.
- Specify that a mild detergent solution be used.
- Never immerse the headrail in the solution.
- Dry the shading completely in the lowered position.
Injection/Extraction
- Horizontal shadings can be professionally cleaned using the injection/extraction method.
- Use only the dry method of injection/extraction Light Dimming fabrics.
- Never immerse the headrail in the solution.
Electrostatic Cleaning
DO NOT use electrostatic cleaning wipes on any horizontal shadings.

13
Child Safety
CHILD SAFETY
Young children can STRANGLE in cord loops. They can also wrap cords
around their necks and STRANGLE.
 Always keep cords out of the reach of children.
 Move cribs, playpens and other furniture away
from cords. Children climb furniture to get to
cords.
Cord Loop Shades
 Attach the cord tensioner on the cord loop to
the wall or window casement. This can prevent
children from pulling cord loops around their
necks.
 A cord tensioner installation kit with instructions for attaching the
cord tensioner is provided. For the shade to operate properly, the
cord tensioner must be correctly mounted and secured. See The
Universal Cord Tensioner (UCT) Instruction provided for details.
WARNING:

WARRANTY INFORMATION
Lifetime Limited Warranty covering our Custom Made Blinds
We extend this lifetime limited warranty to the original purchaser. This warranty applies only
to manually operated Custom Products properly installed in the window, door or interior
area for which they were intended. Installation of the product must be in accordance
with accompanying instructions. The product cannot be modified. It is the purchaser’s
responsibility to maintain and clean the product in compliance with the instruction provided.
The product must be used only in the window for which it was purchased. Damage to the
product resulting from misuse, abuse, direct exposure to salty air or discoloration due to
sunlight or the passage of time is not covered by this warranty.
This warranty does not apply to conditions caused by normal wear and tear upon the
product. This warranty is exclusive and in lieu of all other obligations, liabilities or warranties.
In no event shall the Manufacturer be liable for incidental or consequential damages or for
any other direct or indirect damage, loss, cost, expense or fee. Some states do not allow the
exclusion or limitation of incidental or consequential damages, so this exclusion or limitation
may not apply to you.
In the event of a defect under this warranty, we will repair or replace the product, at our
option, provided it is returned to our store. Our warranty obligation excludes shipping
charges and labor costs for measuring and installation. Repairs will be made with like or
similar parts. This warranty gives you specific legal rights, and you may have other rights
which vary from state to state.
Notes: Specialty Blinds and Shades are warranted for one year from the date of purchase.
This warranty does not apply to Commercial Orders.
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