Lafayette Accu-Rise Operating System User manual

Accu-Rise™
Operating System
Installation Instructions
Parasol Cellular Shades

CONTENTS
Getting Started:
Product View ................................................................ 1
Tools and Fasteners Needed .......................................... 2
Installation:
Installation Overview .................................................... 3
Mounting Types and Window Terminology....................... 3
Mount the Installation Brackets — Inside Mount............. 4
Mount the Installation Brackets — Outside Mount .......... 5
Mount the Installation Brackets — EndMount ................ 7
Install the Shade ........................................................... 8
Attach Hold-Down Brackets (Optional) ............................ 8
Install the Handle(s)....................................................... 9
Level the Bottom Rail (If Necessary)................................ 9
Operation:
Operate the Shade ...................................................... 10
Troubleshooting .......................................................... 11
Care:
Removing the Shade (If Necessary) .............................. 12
Cleaning Procedures ................................................... 12
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GETTING STARTED
1
Product View
Middle
Rail
Bottom
Rail
Installation
Brackets
Handle
Headrail
Not Shown:
Bottom-Up/Top-Down Shade
Standard
Bottom-Up
Shade
Day/Night
Shade

2
GETTING STARTED
Thank you for purchasing cellular shades. 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.
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 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.
■#6 Flat Head Screws (Provided). If end mounting the shade, use two 1
1
/ 2 " screws per
installation bracket.
■Speed Nuts and Screws (Provided). Extension brackets come with speed nuts and screws.
■Drywall Anchor (Not Provided). Use drywall anchors when mounting into drywall.
Speed Nut
and Screw
(Provided with Each
Extension Bracket)
#6 x 1
1
/ 2 "
Hex Head Screw
(Provided)
Longer #6 Hex Head Screw
for Use with Spacer Blocks
(Not Provided)
#6 Flat Head Screw
for Use with Common
Headrail End Mounts
(Provided)

INSTALLATION
3
Installation Overview
■Your order will include the correct number of installation brackets for your shade width, as
shown in the table.
➤There are two sizes of installation brackets, one for
3
/ 8 " and
3
/ 4 " pleat sizes and a larger one for the 1
1
/ 4 "
pleat size.
➤For end mounts, only two brackets are used up to the
maximum width of 72".
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.
■Refer to the appropriate page below based on your order:
➤Inside Mount — Page4
➤Outside Mount — Page5
➤End Mount — Page7
1¼"
Installation
Bracket
3∕8" and ¾"
Installation
Bracket
1¼"
End Mount
Brackets
3∕8" and ¾"
End Mount
Brackets
Shade
Width
Brackets
Required
12" – 36" 2
36
1
/ 8 " – 72" 3
72
1
/ 8 " – 108" 4
108
1
/ 8 " – 120" 5
Outside Mount
Shade mounts outside
window opening.
Inside Mount
Shade fits within
window opening.
Collectively, the sill and
jambs are called the
“window casement.”
Molding
Head Jamb
Sill
Jamb Jamb

INSTALLATION
4
Mount the Installation Brackets — Inside Mount
■Measure 2" from each jamb for bracket location.
➤If more than two installation brackets came with your order, space additional bracket(s)
evenly between the two end brackets and mark their location. Mount into wood
whenever possible.
■Center the brackets on yourmarks, then mark the screw holes.
➤The minimum casement depth for mounting the installation brackets is
1
/ 2 ". Mark both of
the winged screwholes with the shallow mounting depths.
➤The minimum casement depth for a fully recessed mount is 2
1
/ 4 " for
3
/ 8 " and
3
/ 4 "pleat
size; and 3" for 1
1
/ 4 " pleat size. Mark the center screw hole when depth permits.
IMPORTANT: The front edges of the brackets must be level and aligned to each other.
■Drill the screw holes using a
3
/ 32 " drill bit.
CAUTION: Use drywall anchors when mounting into drywall.
■Use a level to check that the mounting surface is level. Shim the brackets if necessary.
■Attach the installation brackets using the screws provided.
Proceed to “Install the Shade” on page 8.
2" Space Evenly
Jamb Jamb
Space Evenly 2"
See Depth
Chart
Use Center Hole
When Depth Permits

INSTALLATION
5
Mount the Installation Brackets — Outside Mount
■Center the headrail over the window opening at the desired height. Use a pencil to lightly
mark each end of the headrail on the mounting surface.
➤Alternatively, measure the width of the headrail and use that width to mark the headrail
end points over the window opening.
■Mark 2" from each end of the headrail.
➤If more than two installation brackets came with your order, space additional bracket(s)
evenly between the two end brackets and mark theirlocation. Mount into wood
whenever possible.
■Center the installation brackets on your marks and mark where to drill the screw holes.
➤A minimum flat vertical surface of 1
1
/ 4 " for installation brackets or extension brackets
isrequired.
➤The top of the installation brackets or extension brackets should be at the desired height.
The brackets should be level andaligned.
➤When using extension brackets, mark two screw holes per bracket.
CAUTION: The rear of the brackets must be flush against a flat mounting surface. Do
not mount brackets oncurved molding.
■Drill the screw holes using a
3
/ 32 " drill bit.
CAUTION: Use drywall anchors when mounting into drywall.
2" 2"
Space EvenlySpace Evenly
Headrail End Marks
Window Opening

INSTALLATION
6
■Attach the installation or extension brackets using the screws provided.
IMPORTANT: The front edges of the installation brackets must be level and aligned to
each other.
■If using spacer blocks, first attach the installation
bracket to the
1
/ 2 " spacer block before stacking
additional spacer blockstogether.
➤Insert the legs of the installation bracket into the
tabs on thespacer block.
➤Then rotate the installation bracket back.
■Attach the spacer block/installation bracket
to a flat vertical mounting surface with a
#6mounting screw long enough for asecure
installation.
➤A maximum of 1
1
/ 2 " of spacer blocks per
installation bracket is recommended.
➤The top of the spacer blocks should be at the
desired shade height.
IMPORTANT: The front edges of the installation
brackets must be level and aligned to each other.
IMPORTANT: Use drywall anchors when mounting
into drywall.
■If using extension brackets, attach an installation
bracket to the underside of each extension bracket
using theprovided screws and speed nuts.
Proceed to “Install the Shade” on page 8.
TabTab
Spacer
Blocks
1
1
/
2
"
Speed
Nut
Extension
Bracket

INSTALLATION
7
Mount the Installation Brackets — EndMount
End mount the headrail when conventional mounting techniques will not work — for example, in
an arched window opening.
■Position the end mount brackets so that the top of the attached installation brackets equal
the ordered height of the shade.
CAUTION: Both brackets must be installed at the
same depth and height.
■Mark both screw holes.
➤The mounting surface must be vertical and flat, not
part of an archedcurve.
➤Minimum mounting depth is 1
1
/ 4 " for
3
/ 4 " and
3
/ 8 " pleat sizes . Minimum mounting depth for a
fullyrecessed end mount is 2
3
/ 8 " for
3
/ 4 " and
3
/ 8 "
pleat sizes.
➤Minimum mounting depth is 2" for 1
1
/ 4 " pleat size.
Mininum mounting depth for a fully recessed end
mount is 3" for 1
1
/ 4 " pleat size.
■Drill the holes using a
3
/ 32 " drill bit.
■Attach the end mount installation brackets usingthe flat head
screwsprovided.
CAUTION: Drywall mounting is not recommended.
IMPORTANT: For instructions on installing an
arch over a rectangular shade, see the installation,
instructions that came with your arch shade.
Proceed to “Install the Shade” on page 8.
1
1
/ 4 "
Minimum
Ordered
Shade
Height
1
1
/ 4 "
Minimum
Ordered
Shade
Height

INSTALLATION
8
Install the Shade
■Fit the front channel on top of the headrail onto the
front lip of the installation brackets.
■Push the headrail up and back until it snaps into
place.
■Check to ensure the headrail is securely in the
brackets.
➤Check that the bottom of the headrail is snapped
into the base of each bracket.
➤Check that the front lip of each bracket is in the
front channel of the headrail.
➤If any brackets are not installed correctly, release
the shade and reinstall. See “Removing the
Shade (If Necessary)” on page12.
Attach Hold-Down Brackets (Optional)
Hold-down brackets provide stability and prevent swaying by securing the bottom rail (often used
in French door applications). Hold-down brackets can only be used on outside mountshades.
■Lower the shade and place the pins from the hold-down
brackets into the bottom rail end caps.
■On the mounting surface, mark the screw holes.
■Drill the screw holes using a
3
/ 32 " drill bit.
➤Check that the brackets are level and aligned.
■Attachthe hold-down brackets to the mounting surface using the screws provided.
The back of the headrail
snaps into the bracket.
The front of the bracket
fits under the groove.
Headrail
Bracket
Snap
in Place
Good
Bad
Good
Bad

INSTALLATION
9
Install the Handle(s)
Using the handle provides touch of finger ease and convenient
shade operation.
IMPORTANT: For shades over 60" wide, two handles will be
provided. Space these handles evenly across the rail.
■Attach the handle at the center of the bottom rail.
➤Hook the prongs of the handle onto the lip of the
bottom rail.
➤Rotate the handle down until it snaps onto the
bottomrail.
■If your shade has a middle rail, attach the other
handle at the center of the middle rail. To identify
the middle rail, see “Product View” on page 1.
IMPORTANT: With Bottom-Up/Top-Down and
Day/Night shades, attach the middle rail handle
upside-down, as shown.
Level the Bottom Rail (If Necessary)
■Lift the bottom rail to locate the pockets on the underside
of the rail.
■Gently pull down on the bottom rail to fully insert the
7
/ 64 "
Allen wrench key into the pocket. The key is fully inserted
when the ring on the key abuts to the pocket.
➤Lift up the bottom rail slightly before turning the Allen
wrench key. Turn the key clockwise to raise that side
of the bottom rail, or counter-clockwise to lower it.
➤One quarter turn of the key equals approximately
1
/ 4 ".
IMPORTANT: The Allen wrench key must be fully
inserted to avoid stripping the mechanism. Do not pull
down on the bottom rail while turning the key.
■Adjust the end pockets first. Then adjust any additional
pockets as necessary to maintain equal tension across
the bottom rail.
Handle
Middle
Rail
Front of
Shade
Bottom-Up/Top-Down
and Day/Night Shades
Handle
Bottom Rail
Pocket
Underside of Bottom Rail
Allen
Wrench
Key
Lower
Raise

OPERATION
10
Operate the Shade
For better support and smoother operation, use the handle when raising and lowering the shade.
To Raise the Shade
■Slowly and steadily push up on the bottom rail handle. Allow
the shade to stack evenly.
To Lower the Shade
■Slowly and steadily pull down on the bottom rail handle.
To Raise or Lower the Middle Rail or Bottom Rail (for Bottom-Up/Top-Down and
Day/Night Shades).
Shades with the Bottom-Up/Top-Down and Day/Night design
options have two moving rails. You can operate these shades
as described in this section.
■With the bottom rail fully lowered, slowly and steadily push
up or pull down on the middle rail handle.
NOTE: The bottom rail must be in the fully lowered
position to operate the middle rail.
■With the middle rail fully raised, slowly and steadily push
up or pull down on the bottom rail handle.
NOTE: The middle rail must be in the fully raised position
to operate the bottom rail.

OPERATION
11
Troubleshooting
Problem The shade is hard to raise or lower, or will not raise or lower.
Solution Make sure that the shade fabric is not caught between the installation bracket
and the headrail.
Check that the headrail and installation brackets are level and aligned. Shim the
installation brackets to level the headrail, if necessary.
If hold-down brackets are used, make sure they have been released before
operating the shade.
Problem The shade raises or lowers unevenly or the bottom rail is uneven when
fullyraised.
Solution Check that the headrail and installation brackets are level and aligned. Shim the
installation brackets to level the headrail, ifnecessary.
Check to see if there is an obstruction in the shade’s path. If a shade hits an
obstruction as it is lowered it may become misaligned. This may cause the shade
to be angled or tilted when fully raised. Try lowering the shade completely, then
raising it to allow it to self-correct.
Adjust the shade. See “Level the Bottom Rail (If Necessary)” on page 9.
Problem The shade will not fit into theinstallation brackets.
Solution Check that the installation brackets are level and aligned. Shim the installation
brackets to level the headrail, if necessary.
Be sure the heads of the screws are flush against the installation bracket.
Check that the headrail is completely inserted into the installation brackets.
See “Install the Shade” on page 8.

CARE
12
Removing the Shade (If Necessary)
■Lower the shade approximately4".
■While holding the headrail, push
back on the bottom tab of
the installation bracket to
release the bottom edge of
the headrail.
■After releasing the bottom edge,
roll the back of the headrail down and
out from thebracket.
Cleaning Procedures
Cellular shades are made of anti-static, dust-resistant fabric which repels dirt and dust. For
most fabrics, the following cleaning options are available.
Dusting
■Regular light dusting with a feather duster is all the cleaning that is needed in most
circumstances.
Vacuuming
CAUTION: Do not vacuum XXX fabrics.
■For deeper cleaning, vacuum gently with a brush attachment.
Other cleaning methods described in the branded IOCs include:
Compressed Air/Hair Dryer (Cool Setting)
Spot-Cleaning
Bathtub Cleaning/Water Immersion
Ultrasonic Cleaning
Injection/Extraction Cleaning
Bottom
Tab
Back of
Shade Headrail
Bracket

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