HunterDouglas Paramount Owner's manual

Installation •Operation •Care
Vertical Blind Collection
Paramount®, PermAlign®,and PermaTrak®
Headrail Systems

CONTENTS
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1-888-501-8364.
Getting Started:
Product View ................................................................................ 1
Tools and Fasteners Needed ......................................................... 2
Installation:
Installation Overview ..................................................................... 3
Mounting Types and Window Terminology....................................... 3
Valance Assembly ......................................................................... 4
Mount the Installation Brackets — Inside Mount............................. 7
Mount the Installation Brackets — Outside Mount .......................... 9
Install the Vanes.......................................................................... 10
Attach the Vertical Cord Tensioner................................................ 11
Cord Adjustment — Cord and Chain Only..................................... 12
Operation:
Split Stack Blind Operation .......................................................... 13
Side Stack Blinds Operation ........................................................ 14
Care:
Removing the Headrail (If Necessary)............................................ 16
Removing the Vanes (If Necessary)............................................... 16
Cleaning Procedures ................................................................... 16
Child Safety:
Warning ..................................................................................... 17
Cord Loop Blinds......................................................................... 17
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respective owners.

GETTING STARTED
1
Product View
Outside Mount
Adjustable Bracket
Inside Mount
Mounting Clip
Headrail
Optional Cord and Chain
Control System
Optional PermAssure®
Safety Wand Control
System
Standard
PermaTilt®
Wand Control
System
Vanes

2
GETTING STARTED
Thank you for purchasing Hunter Douglas Vertical Blinds. With proper installation, operation, and
care, your new blind will provide years of beauty and performance.
Please thoroughly review this instruction booklet and the enclosed packing list before beginning
the installation.
NOTE: Illustrations throughout these instructions show the PermaTrak®headrail.
Instructions are the same for the Paramount®and PermAlign®headrails.
Tools and Fasteners Needed
■Flat blade and Phillips screwdriver
■Level (laser level is recommended)
■Measuring tape and pencil
■Power drill, 3∕32" drill bit, 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 1½" screws are provided per installation bracket.
■Speed Nuts and Screws (Provided). Extension brackets come with speed nuts and screws.
Speed Nut
and Screw
(Provided with Each
Optional Extension Bracket)
#6 x 1½"
Hex Head Screw
(Provided)

INSTALLATION
3
Installation Overview
■Your order will include installation brackets specific to
your blind. The number of installation brackets required
varies with headrail width, as shown in the table.
Mounting Types and Window Terminology
If the installation brackets are mounted correctly, the rest of the installation process follows very
easily. To prepare for this important first step, review the mounting types and basic window
terminology illustrated below.
■If your blind has a valance go to — Page 4. Otherwise, go to your mounting option
below:
➤Inside Mount — Page 7
➤Outside Mount — Page 9
Blind
Width
Brackets
Required
15" – 48" 2
48
1
/ 8 " – 72" 3
72
1
/ 8 " – 96" 4
96
1
/ 8 " – 120" 5
120
1
/ 8 " – 144" 6
144
1
/ 8 " – 168" 7
168
1
/ 8 " – 192" 8
192
1
/ 8 " – 216" 9
216
1
/ 8 " – 240" 10
240
1
/ 8 " – 264" 11
264
1
/ 8 " – 288" 12
288
1
/ 8 " – 300" 13
Collectively, the sill and
jambs are called the
“window casement.”
Molding (or Wall)
Head Jamb
Sill (or Floor)
Jamb Jamb
Inside Mount
Blinds fit within
window opening.
Outside Mount
Blind mounts outside
window opening.

INSTALLATION
4
Valance Assembly
Please refer to the section below for your valance type.
Proceed to “Mount the Installation Brackets — Inside Mount” on page 7 or “Mount the
Installation Brackets — Outside Mount” on page 9 based on the mounting option ordered.
Dust Cover Valance Assembly
Single-Tiered Closed Corner
■Cut a fabric insert for the valance and each valance return 1" longer at each end than the
valance and valance return width.
■Center the fabric insert in the valance and wrap the excess on each side around to the back
of the valance.
■At one end, hold the fabric insert in place with a
corner clip.
■At the opposite end, pull the fabric insert tight and
secure it in place with another corner clip.
■Center each valance return fabric insert and wrap
the excess on each side around to the back of the
valance return.
■Attach the valance return to the valance using the
already attached corner clip.
■At the opposite end of the valance return, pull the
fabric insert tight and secure it in place with a
valance return clip.
■Repeat the previous 4 steps for the other valance return.
IMPORTANT: Vinyl inserts should be cut flush with the ends of the valance and valance
returns. Secure vinyl in place with the corner clip and valance return clips.
Proceed to “Mount the Installation Brackets — Inside Mount” on page 7 or “Mount the
Installation Brackets — Outside Mount” on page 9 based on the mounting option ordered.
Corner
Clip
Valance
Return
V
alance
Valance Return
Clip
Fabric
Insert

INSTALLATION
5
Single-Tiered Open Corner (Fabric Only)
■Cut a fabric insert long enough to wrap
around the corner and over the entire
return plus at least 1" excess at
each end.
■Attach the corner clip and valance
returns.
■Insert the fabric into the valance, wrap
it through the corner clip and into the
valance return.
IMPORTANT: Leave extra fabric at the other
end of the fabric insert to be able to wrap around
the other valance return.
■Wrap excess fabric around the end of the
valance return and secure it with a valance
return clip.
■Repeat steps 3 and 4 for the other
valance return.
Proceed to “Mount the Installation Brackets — Inside Mount” on page 7 or “Mount the
Installation Brackets — Outside Mount” on page 9 based on the mounting option ordered.
Corner
Clip
Valance
Return
Valance
Fabric
Insert
Valance Return
Clip

INSTALLATION
6
Single-Tiered Round Corner
■Install the round valance corners onto each end of the
valance.
■Install the valance returns onto each end of the round
valance corners.
■Cut the fabric insert 4" longer than the total length of the
valance plus both returns.
NOTE: Vinyl inserts should be cut flush with the ends of
the valance returns. Secure vinyl in place with the valance return clips.
■Place the fabric insert into the clear lips of the valance,
continuing around the molded valance corner and through
the valance return.
■Wrap excess fabric around the end of the valance return and
secure it with a valance return clip.
■From the other end of the fabric insert, pull the fabric tight,
repeating the previous 2 steps.
■Attach the clear corner caps onto the valance corners, top
and bottom.
■Use a #4 1/2" screw to secure each valance return onto the dust cover valance surface.
Proceed to “Mount the Installation Brackets — Inside Mount” on page 7 or “Mount the
Installation Brackets — Outside Mount” on page 9 based on the mounting option ordered.
Double-Tiered Round Corner
■To install the double-tiered universal round corner valance,
follow the instructions for the single-tiered universal round
corner valance. The corner caps are installed on the top and
bottom of the upper valance and only on the bottom of the lower
valance.
■Install the valance stacking clips into the back
lips of the (upper) dust cover valance, and
space 24" apart. For an outside (OB) mount
only, add an additional stacking clip to
each return.
Proceed to “Mount the Installation Brackets — Inside Mount” on page 7 or “Mount the
Installation Brackets — Outside Mount” on page 9 based on the mounting option ordered.
Round Valance
Corner
Valance
Return
Valance
Fabric
Insert
Clear Corner
Caps
Valance
Return Clip
Dust
Cover

INSTALLATION
7
Mount the Installation Brackets — Inside Mount
■Mark 2"to 4" in from each jamb. Measure and mark the underside of the dust cover, if
ordered.
➤If more than two installation brackets came with your order, space additional bracket(s)
evenly in 24" to 30" intervals between the end brackets and mark their location. Mount
into wood whenever possible.
IMPORTANT: Allow ½" clearance between vane and window.
Install Mounting Clips
■Drill the screw holes using a 3∕32" drill bit.
WARNING: Product is heavy. Mount
into wood/metal studs or into concrete
with concrete anchors. Drywall anchors
are not recommended.
➤If you did not order a valance, drill directly into
the ceiling/head jamb.
➤If you ordered a dust cover valance, drill through the rear groove of the dust cover
valance then into the ceiling/head jamb.
■Attach the mounting clip using the screws provided.
➤Hold the valance in position, the screw will go (through the valance, if ordered) into the
ceiling/head jamb.
2 to 4" 2 to 4"
30" Maximum 30" Maximum
Rear
Groove
Dust Cover
Valance
Mounting
Screw
Mounting
Clip

INSTALLATION
8
■Center the headrail underneath the
mounting clips.
■Tilt the headrail and insert it into the front edge of the mounting clips. Pull forward, then roll
the headrail back toward the rear of the blind. Push up and snap into place.
Proceed to “Install the Vanes” on page 10.
Mounting
Clip
Side
View
Wall
Ceiling/Head Jamb
21/4"
41/4"
Valance
(Optional)
1/2"
Vane
31/2"
Tilt and
Pull Forward
Tilt and
Pull F
orward
Roll Back
Rear Tab
Roll Back
Rear Tab
Paramount®Headrail
PermaTrak®and PermAlign®Headrail
Push Up
Push Up