HunterDouglas Wood Blinds User manual

Installation • Care
Wood Blinds and
Alternative Wood Blinds
Non-Operable Specialty Shapes
8802480014F 4/18

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GETTING STARTED
Product View — Specialty Shape with Bottom Rail.............1
Product View — Specialty Shape without Bottom Rail .......2
Tools and Fasteners Needed .................................................3
Unpack the Blind....................................................................3
INSTALLATION
Installation Overview ............................................................4
Assemble the Blind................................................................4
Install the Blind......................................................................9
Troubleshooting ...................................................................11
CARE
Removing the Blind (If Necessary) ......................................12
Cleaning Procedures............................................................12
WARRANTY...........................................................Back Cover
CONTENTS

Product View — Specialty Shape with Bottom Rail
Bottom Rail*
Outside Mount
Bracket
Inside Mount
Bracket
Snap Pin
*Bottom rail, slat, and upright design vary by product.
Slat*
Upright*
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Product View — Specialty Shape without Bottom Rail
Snap Pins
Inside Mount
Brackets
Outside Mount
Brackets
Upright*
Slat*
*Slat and upright design vary by product.
2
GETTING STARTED

Thank you for purchasing Hunter Douglas horizontal blinds. With proper installation and care,
your new blinds will provide years of beauty.
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,
3
⁄ 32 " 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 mounting bracket.
 #6 Flat Head Screws (Provided). One 1
1
⁄ 4 " screw is provided per upright for specialty
shapes with a bottom rail.
Unpack the Blind
 Remove the blind from the package. Keep the packaging until the blind is installed 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.
#6 x 1
1
∕ 2 "
Hex Head Screw
(Provided)
#6 x 1
1
∕ 4 "
Flat Head Screw
(Provided)
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Installation Overview
Each non-operable specialty shape you ordered includes:
 The required number of slats, cut to varying widths to form the shape.
 Two or more uprights into which the slats are inserted.
 One bottom rail to which the uprights are attached, along with two flat head screws per
upright to attach the uprights to the bottom rail; and one extra 2" slat for light control. (For
arches, extended arches, quarter circles, angles, extended angles, and triangles only.)
 Your order will include the correct number of mounting brackets for your blind.
 Snap Button: One snap button per mounting bracket will be included.
Assemble the Blind
Blinds with Bottom Rail (Arch, Extended Arch, Quarter Circle,
Angle, Extended Angle, and Triangle)
Position the Bottom Rail
 Stand the bottom rail on the back edge, with the front edge facing up and the countersunk
holes toward you.
 Labels indicating the position of the uprights are located on the top of the bottom rail,
near the front edge.
Bottom Rail
(Arches, Extended Arches, Quarter Circles, Angles, Extended Angles, Triangles only)
Inside Mount
Bracket
Outside Mount
Bracket
Snap
Button
Upright
Slats
B C
A
Countersunk
Holes
Upright Position Labels
Upright Positions
Bottom Rail
Bottom Side
Top Side
Front Edge
Back Edge
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Arrange the Uprights
 Each upright is marked with a label that matches the label on the bottom rail.
 Arrange the uprights as labeled against the top side of the bottom rail.
 The slots in the uprights must face up, and the end of the upright with the hole in it goes
against the bottom rail.
Attach the Uprights to the Bottom Rail
 Attach the uprights to the bottom rail using one flat head screw per upright.
 The flat head screws go through the countersunk holes in the bottom rail and then into the
uprights.
 Double check that the slots in all the uprights are facing up.
IMPORTANT: Do not overtighten the flat head screws.
Install the Slats
IMPORTANT: Slats are stacked in the order of assembly.
 Insert the slats into the slots in the uprights. Start at the bottom slot of the uprights and
insert the first slat.
 Work your way up to the top until all slots are filled.
Top and/or Bottom Slats
Blinds with short top and/or bottom slats may come with a piece of double-sided tape
attached. Peel off the tape backing, align the slat, and insert it into the top and/or bottom slot
of the single tallest upright. The tape will hold the slat securely in place.
A B C D E FG
Shape of Blind
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Additional Slat Installation (Arch, Extended Arch, Quarter Circle,
Angle, Extended Angle, and Triangle)
An additional slat labeled “extra” is included with the blinds that have bottom rails. This slat
is the same length as the bottom rail. It is designed to help eliminate the light gap at the
bottom of the specialty shape.
If you choose to install this extra slat:
 Use the hook and loop fastener provided to attach the slat to the rear side of the bottom
rail, with the slat upright as shown in the illustrations.
 Be sure the slat is installed on the rear side of the bottom rail so that it faces the window
when the blind is installed.
Front View
Rear View
Extra
Slat
Extra
Slat
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Blinds Without Bottom Rail (Hexagon, Octagon, Circle, and Oval)
Arrange the Uprights
Each upright is marked with a label: A, B, C, etc. Start on the left side with “A” and arrange
the uprights as labeled.
 Stand the uprights on their back edge so that the slots are face up, with the slots angled
the same on all uprights.
 Arrange the uprights so that they approximate the shape of the blind, with the slots
aligned horizontally.
 The distance between uprights should be approximately equal.
A B C D E
Shape of Blind
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Install the Slats
IMPORTANT: Slats are stacked in the order of assembly.
 Insert the slats into the slots in the uprights. Start at the bottom slot of the uprights and
insert the first slat.
 Work your way up to the top until all slots are filled.
Top and/or Bottom Slats
Blinds with short top and/or bottom slats may come with a piece of double-sided tape
attached. Peel off the tape backing, align the slat, and insert it into the top and/or bottom slot
of the single tallest upright. The tape will hold the slat securely in place.
Proceed to “Install the Blind” on page 9.
INSTALLATION
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