HunterDouglas Standard Cordlock, Moveable Slat Specialty... User guide

Horizontal Blinds
Standard Cordlock, Moveable Slat Specialty Shape,
LiteRise® , SimpleLift™, and UltraGlide®
Operating Systems
Installation •Operation •Care

CONTENTS
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respective owners.
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Call the Hunter Douglas Customer Information Center at
1-888-501-8364.
Getting Started:
Product View — Standard Cordlock & Moveable Slat Specialty Shape.............. 1
Product View — LiteRise®, SimpleLift™, and UltraGlide®................................. 2
Tools and Fasteners Needed .......................................................................... 3
Unpack the Blind........................................................................................... 3
Installation:
Installation Overview ..................................................................................... 4
Mount the Installation Brackets — Inside Mount and Ceiling Mount ................. 6
Mount the Installation Brackets — Outside Mount .......................................... 9
Install the Blind ........................................................................................... 12
Complete the Installation ............................................................................. 16
Operation:
Operate the Blind........................................................................................ 21
Troubleshooting .......................................................................................... 24
Care:
Removing the Blind (If Necessary) ................................................................ 27
Cleaning Procedures ................................................................................... 27
Child Safety:
Cord Connector........................................................................................... 28
Reassembly of Cord Connecter .................................................................... 28
Cord Cleats................................................................................................. 29

GETTING STARTED
1
Product View — Standard Cordlock & Moveable Slat Specialty Shape
Standard Cordlock
Moveable Slat Specialty Shape
2" or 4" Extension
Brackets (Optional)
End
Bracket
2
End
Bracket
2
End Bracket
Spacer Block
1
End Bracket
Spacer Block
1
Intermediate
Bracket
Spacer Block
1
Intermediate Bracket
(If Required)
End
Brackets
3
Corner Clips for
Valance Returns
(If Required)
Valance Clips
(Alternative Wood &
Aluminum Blinds)
Magnetic Valance Clips
(Wood and
Natural Elements™
Blinds)
Hold-Down
Bracket
and Pin
(Optional)
2
Hold-Down
Bracket
and Pin
(Optional)
3
Valance Splice
(If Required)
1
Required with 2
1
/ 2 " slat size; optional with 2" slat size
2
2" and 2
1
/ 2 " slat sizes
3
1
3
/ 8 " slat size
* Valance, valance clips, bottom rail, tassel, and wand design varies by product
Valance*
Bracket
Shim

2
GETTING STARTED
Product View — LiteRise®, SimpleLift™, and UltraGlide®
2" or 4" Extension
Brackets (Optional)
End
Bracket
2
End
Bracket
2
End Bracket
Spacer Block
1
End Bracket
Spacer Block
1
Intermediate
Bracket
Spacer Block
1
Intermediate Bracket
(If Required)
Corner Clips for
Valance Returns
(If Required)
Valance Clips
(Alternative Wood &
Aluminum Blinds)
Hold-Down
Bracket
and Pin
(Optional)
2
Valance Splice
(If Required)
1
Required with 2
1
/
2
" slat size; optional with 2" slat size
2
2" and 2
1
/ 2 " slat sizes
*
Valance, valance clips, bottom rail, tassel, and wand design varies by product
UltraGlide®
LiteRise
®
V
alance*
SimpleLift
Hold-Down
Bracket
(Optional)
Bracket
Shim
SimpleLift
™
Magnetic Valance Clips
(Wood and
Natural Elements™Blinds)

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
■Flat blade and Phillips screwdrivers
■Level (laser level is recommended)
■Measuring tape and pencil
■Power drill, drill bits, and
1
/ 4 " hex driver (or socket wrench with
1
/ 4 " hex socket)
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.
■Drywall Anchors (Not Provided). Use drywall anchors when mounting into drywall.
Unpack the Blind
■Remove the blind from the package. Keep the packaging
until the blind operates to your satisfaction.
■Refer to the diagrams on the previous pages and check
for all necessary parts.
■Contents of your hardware package may vary
depending upon the options chosen.
■Do not remove the slat protector tape. Doing
so will damage the slat finish.
16
Do Not
Remove
Slat Protector
Tape
#6 x 1
1
/ 2 "
Hex Head Screw
(Provided)
Longer #6 Hex Head Screw
for Use with Spacer Blocks
(Not Provided)
Remove Cardboard
Before Installing

INSTALLATION
4
Installation Overview
■Two end brackets are used to mount horizontal blinds. Wider
blinds also require one or two intermediate brackets, as
shown in the tables below.
Standard Cordlock Hardware System
LiteRise®Operating System
SimpleLift™Operating System
UltraGlide®Operating System
Intermediate
Bracket
End
Bracket
Width of Blind Intermediate Brackets
Up to 48" 0
48
1
/ 8 " – 60" 1
60
1
/ 8 " – 96" 2
1
3
/ 8 ", 2", and 2
1
/ 2 " Wood Blinds
2" and 2
1
/ 2 " Alternative Wood Blinds
Width of Blind Intermediate Brackets
Up to 48" 0
48
1
/ 8 " – 60" 1
60
1
/ 8 " – 78" 2
2" and 2
1
/ 2 " Wood Blinds
2" and 2
1
/ 2 " Alternative Wood Blinds
2" Wood Blinds
2" Alternative Wood Blinds
Width of Blind Intermediate Brackets
Up to 48" 0
48
1
/ 8 " – 60" 1
60
1
/ 8 " – 96" 2
Width of Blind Intermediate Brackets
Up to 48" 0
48
1
/ 8 " – 96" 1
96
1
/ 8 " – 144" 2
2" Macro Aluminum Blinds
2" Natural Elements™Aluminum Blinds
Width of Blind Intermediate Brackets
Up to 48" 0
48
1
/ 8 " – 90" 1
2" Macro Aluminum Blinds
2" Natural Elements Aluminum Blinds
Width of Blind Intermediate Brackets
Up to 48" 0
48
1
/ 8 " – 96" 1
96
1
/ 8 " – 112" 2
2" Macro Aluminum Blinds
2" Natural Elements Aluminum Blinds
2" Wood Blinds
2" Alternative Wood Blinds
Width of Blind Intermediate Brackets
Up to 48" 0
48
1
/ 8 " – 60" 1
60
1
/ 8 " – 96" 2
Width of Blind Intermediate Brackets
Up to 48" 0
48
1
/ 8 " – 96" 1
96
1
/ 8 " – 120" 2
2" Macro Aluminum Blinds

INSTALLATION
5
2" Macro Aluminum Blinds
2" Natural Elements Aluminum Blinds
Spacer Blocks for 2
1
/ 2 " Slat Size
NOTE: Spacer blocks are required for the
2
1
/ 2 " slat size and optional for 2" and 1
3
/ 8 "
slat sizes.
■Attach a spacer block to each of the two
end brackets.
■If one or more intermediate brackets is
required (see chart on previous page),
attach a spacer block to each intermediate
bracket.
■If extension brackets will be used, it is not
necessary to attach spacer blocks.
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 Mount and Ceiling Mount — Page 6
➤Outside Mount — Page 9
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
2" and 2
1
/ 2 "
End Bracket
2" and 2
1
/ 2 "
Intermediate
Bracket
1
3
/ 8 " End and
Intermediate
Brackets
2" Macro Aluminum Blinds

INSTALLATION
6
Mount the Installation Brackets — Inside Mount and Ceiling Mount
Attach End Brackets
With inside mounts or ceiling mounts, attach the two end brackets flush against the sides of the
window casement or to the ceiling. (See page 9 of the outside mount section for positioning the
brackets for ceiling mounting.) Choose the most appropriate of the following mounting methods:
■Inside mount only: Mount the end brackets with one screw through a side hole and one
screw through a top hole, as shown below left.
■Inside mount only: Mount the end brackets with two screws through diagonal side holes.
■Inside mount or ceiling mount: Top mount the end brackets with screws through the two
top holes, as shown below right.
■Ceiling mount only: If the brackets are flush with the back wall, attach them with one
screw through a top hole and one through a rear hole.
■Use a
3
/ 32 " drill bit to drill holes for the mounting screws.
CAUTION: Use drywall anchors when mounting into drywall.
2" and 2
1
/ 2 "
Side/Top
Mount
2" and 2
1
/ 2 "
Top Mount
1
3
/ 8 "
Side/Top
Mount
1
3
/ 8 "
Top Mount

INSTALLATION
7
■Attach the end brackets using the screws provided.
IMPORTANT: The front edges of the brackets must be level and aligned to eachother.
NOTE: For blinds with 2
1
/ 2 " slats, spacer blocks are used with inside mounts to position the
brackets a minimum of
3
/ 8 " from the glass. This prevents the slats from rubbing the glass
when they are tilted open.
■Moveable Specialty Shapes with sloped headrail:
Only the top of each end bracket can be flush against the casement.
Attach Intermediate Brackets (If Required)
■Evenly space the intermediate bracket(s) between the two end brackets.
➤Adjust spacing if needed to avoid interference with internal headrail mechanisms.
■Attach the intermediate bracket(s) with two screws through diagonal top holes.
IMPORTANT: The rear of the end brackets and intermediate bracket(s) must align.
Intermediate
Bracket
End
Bracket
End
Bracket
Space Evenly Space Evenly

INSTALLATION
8
Use Bracket Shims (If Required)
Bracket shims are used to gain clearance for universal valance clips with inside mounts and
ceiling mounts. Shims are included with your order (one for each end bracket and two for each
intermediate bracket).
■With each end bracket, first fold the shim and then position it on top of the bracket to gain
the required clearance.
■With each intermediate bracket, stack two unfolded shims.
NOTE: Bracket shims may also be used whenever the mounting surface is uneven in order to
mount the blind level. The shims can be cut along their fold line to make them thinner.
Proceed to “Install the Blind” on page 12.
One Shim
Folded Over
Two Shims
Stacked
End
Bracket
Intermediate
Bracket

INSTALLATION
9
Mount the Installation Brackets — Outside Mount
To attach the brackets, a flat vertical surface at least 1
3
/ 4 " is required for 2" and 2
1
/ 2 " slat sizes,
and at least 1
1
/ 4 " high for the 1
3
/ 8 " slat size.
Mark End 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.
■Mark
1
/ 4 " to the outside of the headrail end marks. The outer
marks are where the outside edges of the end brackets
will be located.
Attach the End Brackets
NOTE: The illustrations in this section show spacer blocks mounted with the installation
brackets for the 2" and 2
1
/ 2 " slat sizes. Spacer blocks are required for all outside mounted
2
1
/ 2 " blinds, unless extension brackets are used. Spacer blocks are optional for 1
3
/ 8 " and 2"
slat sizes.
■Align the outside edge of each bracket with the outer marks and mark diagonal screw holes.
➤Use a
3
/ 32 " drill bit to drill holes for the mounting screws.
CAUTION: Use drywall anchors when mounting into drywall.
Mark
Measure and Mark
1
/ 4 " Out from
Ends of Headrail
Mark

INSTALLATION
10
■Attach the end brackets using two screws through diagonal holes.
➤If using spacer blocks, use #6 screws long enough for a secure installation (2
1
/ 2 "
recommended).
IMPORTANT: The tops of the brackets must be level and aligned at the same height.
CAUTION: The rear of the spacer blocks or brackets must be flush against a flat mounting
surface. Do not mount brackets oncurved molding.
Attach Intermediate Brackets (If Required)
■Evenly space the intermediate bracket(s) between the two end brackets.
➤Adjust spacing if needed to avoid interference with internal headrail mechanisms.
■Attach the intermediate bracket(s) with two screws through diagonal holes.
IMPORTANT: The tops of the end brackets and intermediate bracket(s) must align.
2" and 2
1
/ 2 "
Slat Sizes
1
3
/ 8 "
Slat Size
Intermediate
Bracket
End
Bracket
End
Bracke
t
Space Evenly Space Evenly
2" and 2
1
/ 2 "
Slat Sizes 1
3
/ 8 "Slat Size

INSTALLATION
11
End Bracket with
2" Extension Bracket
Intermediate Bracket
with 2" Extension Bracket
End and Intermediate Brackets
with 4" Extension Bracket
End Bracket with
2" Extension Bracket
Intermediate Bracket
with 2" Extension Bracket
End and Intermediate Brackets
with 4" Extension Bracket
2" and 2
1
/ 2 " Slat Sizes
1
3
/ 8 "Slat Size
Extension Brackets (Optional)
Attach 2" or 4" extension brackets to the mounting surface in the same locations where the end
brackets and intermediate brackets would be attached.
■Use the provided screws to mount each extension bracket.
IMPORTANT: The tops of the end brackets and intermediate bracket(s) must align.
■Attach the installation brackets to the extension brackets using the screws and nuts
provided, as shown below.
Proceed to “Install the Blind” on page 12.

INSTALLATION
12
Install the Blind
Attach Magnetic Valance Clips for Wood and Natural Elements™Blinds
The magnetic valance clips are adjustable for quick and easy valance attachment and have
multi-position valance adjustment capabilities.
■To install the magnetic clips, lay the valance face down on a protected surface with the
back side up.
■Insert the clip dovetail into the valance groove
and twist the clip until it is straight with the clear
tabs at the top of the valance.
➤There are at least two clips per valance. For
valances narrower than 36", position clips
5
1
/ 2 " in from the ends of the valance. For
valances 36" or wider, position the clips 10"
in from the ends of the valance. Additional
clips should be spaced evenly between the
two end clips.

INSTALLATION
13
■The magnetic valance clips have a projection adjustment feature. By pulling the clips
outward, the clips can provide an additional
1
/ 4 " projection.
➤Remove the magnetic valance clips from the valance.
➤Insert a small flat head screwdriver into the slot on one
side of the magnet making sure the screwdriver is all
the way down in the slot.
➤Push the screwdriver in towards the magnet and then
pull out to extend the magnetic valance clip.
➤Repeat on the other side until the magnet is level.
➤When the magnetic valance clips are in the correct
position, place the magnetic valance clips back into the
valance groove.
➤The clips offer three projection positions. When the clips are fully compressed, the
narrowest projection is
5
/ 8 ". The widest projection is
7
/ 8 " .
5
/ 8 "
Narrow Projection
7
/ 8 "
Wide Projection

INSTALLATION
14
Attach Universal Valance Clips For Alternative Wood and Aluminum Blinds
With fully recessed inside mounts or ceiling mounts, the valance clips must be installed before
mounting the headrail.
■Attach valance clips 2" from each end of the headrail.
■Space additional clip(s) evenly between the two end clips so that the valance clips are no
more than 36" apart.
■Do not place the valance clips where they could interfere with any working parts.
■If desired, the valance may be positioned
1
/ 4 " higher by raising the clips one notch up, as
shown in the illustration below.
Mount the Headrail
■Tilt headrail so that its back lip slides under the front lip of the end brackets and
intermediate bracket(s).
■Push headrail against the back of the end brackets.
■Check that the front lip of the intermediate bracket(s) is under the front lip of the headrail.
End Bracket Intermediate Bracket
End Bracket Intermediate Bracket
2" and 2
1
/
2
" Slat Sizes
1
3
/ 8 "Slat Size
Standard
Position
Raised Clip =
Higher Valance

INSTALLATION
15
Adjust Headrail Tightness
■If the headrail is loose in the end brackets, bend the
tabs on the brackets outward.
NOTE: The tabs may also be bent inward if the
headrail is difficult to install into the end brackets.
■If your headrail end brackets do not have adjustable tabs, bend the tabs on the headrail
end locks to adjust headrail tightness, as shown below.
Close the End Brackets
■2" and 2
1
/ 2 " slat sizes: Push the cover down until it snaps over the locking tab
on the bottom of the bracket.
■1
3
/ 8 " slat size: Close the cover to the side until it snaps securely in position.
Open the End Brackets When Necessary
■2" and 2
1
/ 2 " slat sizes: To open the end brackets, insert a
flat blade screwdriver between the bottom of the cover and the
quick release tab, and twist.
➤You can also push up on the bottom of the bracket to
release the locking tab.
■1
3
/ 8 " slat size: Push up on the bottom of the bracket to release
the locking tabs.
➤With outside mounts, squeeze the top and bottom of the
bracket together to release the locking tabs.
Proceed to “Complete the Installation” on page 16.
1
3
/ 8 "
Slat Size
2" and 2½"
Slat Sizes
2" and 2
1
/ 2 "
Slat Sizes
1
3
/ 8 "
Slat Size

INSTALLATION
16
Complete the Installation
Attach the Wand (If Ordered)
If the blind was ordered with a wand tilter, attach the wand to the metal shaft.
NOTE: Wands may appear different from the illustration, but assembly is the same.
■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. Approximately six revolutions of the wand should tilt the slats from fully
closed up to fully closed down.
Attach the UltraGlide®Pull Wand (If Ordered)
If the blind was ordered with an UltraGlide®pull wand, screw the wand to
the UltraGlide metal tip. Make sure the wand is screwed all the way onto
the tip and is snug.
Attach the Valance Returns, If Necessary
If the valance came with returns and they are not already
attached, connect the returns to the valance using the
corner clips provided.
■The notches on the rear of the valance and returns fit
into the grooves of the corner clips.
■Slide one end of each clip onto the rear of the valance
until the center of the clip aligns with the edge of the
miter cut at each end.
■Slide a return onto each corner clip until its miter is
flush against the miter on the valance.
NOTE: Valance design varies by product.
Miters Meet
Corner
Clip
Valance
Valance
Return
(Cross-
Section)
Notch
Notch
Plastic Sleeve
Hook
Metal Shaft
Wand
Attached
Insert
Over
Shaft
Wand
Hook
Through
Hole

INSTALLATION
17
Splice Valances
For valances that are spliced, join the two mitered valance pieces
together by sliding the valance splice clip onto the back of the
valance where the two halves meet.
Attach the Valance with Magnetic Valance Clips
■Align the valance to the headrail.
■Hold the valance securely from the front side with both hands.
■Position the magnetic valance clips to the top-front lip of the
headrail until it is level and in position.
■Press the valance gently forward, just enough so the magnetic
valance clips adhere to the headrail.
■Adjust the valance projection:
➤Inside Mount: Press the valance forward until the face is flush with the opening or the
magnetic valance clips are attached to the headrail.
➤Outside Mount: Press the valance forward until the magnetic valance clips are attached
to the headrail. To minimize the gap between the valance return and the wall, follow the
valance clip projection adjustment instructions on page 13.
■The magnetic valance clips allow for limited valance height adjustments by carefully sliding
the valance clip up or down while the magnets are adhered to the headrail. The magnetic
valance clips tabs rest on the top-front lip of the headrail, keeping the valance level and
preventing the valance from adjusting lower beyond that point.
■To remove the valance, gently pull the valance towards you.
CAUTION: The entire surface area of the magnet inside each clip needs to maintain clean
contact with the front surface area of the headrail at all times.
Valance
Splice Clip
Miters

INSTALLATION
18
Attach the Valance with Universal Valance Clips
■Tilt the valance to insert its bottom notch into the bottom part of the valance clip.
■Pulling the valance slightly downward, insert the top notch of the valance into the clip, as
shown.
■To remove the valance, gently pull the valance downward to release it from the top of the
valance clips. Rotate the top of the valance toward you. Lift up the valance to release it from
the bottom of the valance clips.
Bottom
Notch
Alternative Wood Blinds Valance
Aluminum Blinds Insertable Valance
Top
Notch
Top
Notch
Bottom
Notch