Lafayette Genesis series User manual

Custom WindoW shades
Cassette installation instruCtions
Thank you for choosing Genesis Custom Window Shades. With proper installation
and care, your new shades will provide many years of beauty and performance.
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Tools and Fasteners Needed
Power Drill, 1/4” Driver and drill bits
Tape Measure
Flat blade Screwdriver
Phillips Screwdriver
Pencil
Level
Mounting Surface Fastener
Wood
Drywall, Plaster
Metal
#6 Hex Head
Provided
Wall Anchors
Not Provided
Sheet Metal
Not Provided
2” Max. Space Evenly Space Evenly 2” Max .
End Caps are not attached to the large cassette to avoid damage in shipping. Attach end caps
before installing the shade. NOTE: The shade can be removed while the cassette stays in the window opening.
Push up on the clutch side to disengage. While holding the shade up, push in on the idle end to remove the shade.
Bracket Requirements
With inside and ceiling mounts, use a level to check that
the mounting surface is level. Shim brackets if necessary.
With outside mounts, the tops of the brackets must be
level and aligned at the same height.
For wider shades, additional brackets are required for
both inside and outside mounts. (See chart)
Shade Width
15” - 48”
48 1/16” - 72”
72 1/16” - 90”
90 1/16” - 120”
120 1/16” - 156”
Brackets Required
2
3
4
5
6
Bracket Provided
Large Cassette
Optional Extension
Bracket
Optional Spacer
Bracket
Small Cassette Bracket Provided
2 3/8”
1”

OUTSIDE MOUNT APPLICATIONS
The minimum mounting height for outside mount is 1” for the small cassette and 2” for the large cassette.
• Use a level and mark the mounting surface for bracket placement.
• Center each bracket over the mark made on the mounting surface and attach using two screws.
• Use a level to check that the brackets are level and aligned.
• Hold the shade and tilt the bottom of the headrail 45° towards the room. Insert the anodized spring-loaded plate
on the front of the bracket into the front groove on the top of the headrail.
• Push the back of the headrail up until it snaps into the back of the bracket.
• If an extension bracket is being used, attach the installation bracket after the extension bracket is installed.
Extension brackets provide an additional 1 1/8” clearance.
• Up to two optional spacers brackets can be attach. Each spacer provides an additional 3/8” clearance.
Large Cassette
INSIDE MOUNT APPLICATIONS
2” minimum depth is required for inside mount. 3 ⅝” depth is required for
inside ush mount. Allow a minimum of ¾” from the back of the bracket to the
window for ease of installing the headrail.
• Use one mounting screw to attach each installation bracket to the top sill
of the window opening.
• Hold the shade and tilt the headrail 45° towards the room. Insert the
groove on the top backside of the headrail into the prongs on the back of
the brackets.
• Push the top of the headrail up until it snaps into the front of the bracket.
Small Cassette
SHADE DOES NOT ROLL STRAIGHT
All shades are hung and inspected in the factory to ensure a straight roll. All spring roller shades should be pulled
from the center of the bottom of the shade. Pulling the shade from the sides can cause the shade to roll crooked and
possible damage the material. Masking tape used on the roller will act as a shim. Use the following instructions to
correct.
If shade veers toward the right (Fig. A) lower com-
pletely and place a 4” strip of masking tape on the
roller on the left side. Repeat as necessary until a
straight roll is achieved.
If shade veers toward the left (Fig. B) lower shade
completely and place a 4” strip of masking tape on the
right side. Repeat as necessary until a straight roll is
achieved.

INSTALL OPTIONAL HOLD-DOWNS
• Lower the shade and place the pins from the hold-down brackets into the end caps on the bottom rail.
• On the mounting surface, mark the bracket hole locations.
• Check that the brackets are level and attach them to the mounting surface using two screws.
ATTACHING DECORATIVE PULLS
All pulls are shipped separately to avoid shipping damage.
All pulls are designed for a sewn hemline with a wood slat.
Pulls are not available on Season-Vue or Solar Comfort shades.
Eyelet
Factory installs in center of
hem line to attach a ring pull,
tassel, wood tassel or Urn
Cord Weight with a cord.
Hem Grip
Remove wood slat from
pocket, install hem grip,
then slide slat inside hem.
Higbee Button
Screw into the center of the
hem line through the wood
slat. Can attach a ring pull,
tassel, wood tassel or Urn
cord weight with a cord.
Ring Pull
Insert cord loop on the end
of the ring pull through
eyelet. Open cord and insert
pull through loop. Pull to
tighten. Can also attach with
a Higbee Button.
Urn Cord Weight
Insert cord through Urn and
make a knot. Tie other end
to Eyelet. When using a
Higbee Button, make a knot
in the other end and push
the pin through the knot
when attaching to the wood
slat.
Wood Tassel
Insert cord through tassel
and make a knot. Tie other
end to Eyelet. When using a
Higbee Button, make a knot
in the other end and push the
pin through the knot when at-
taching to the wood slat.
Metal Pull
Screw into center of hem
line through the wood slat.
Tassel
Insert cord loop on the
end of the tassel through
the eyelet. Open cord and
insert tassel through loop.
Pull to tighten. Can also at-
tach with a Higbee Button.
DECORATIVE ACCENTS
Decorative Accents are shipped separate to avoid shipping damage. A decorative plate with screws will be sent for
attachment to the front or back of the shade hemline.
Carpet Pull Caterpillar Pull Leather Pull
Charleston Pull

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CARE AND CLEANING
Regular vacuuming with a soft bristle attachment will maintain a like-new appearance for most cloth fabrics. Wiping
with cold water and a mild detergent will take care of most vinyl fabrics.
Large CassetteSmall Cassette - Outside Mount
Push In
Tilt Bottom of Shade
Remove the Shade
Small Cassette: To remove shade from the spring loaded bracket, raise the shade. Push in on the top front of the
headrail and tilt the shade toward the room to remove from bracket.
Large Cassette: Insert a at blade screwdriver into the release tab and twist. Tilt the shade toward the room to
remove the cassette from the brackets. NOTE: The shade can be removed while the cassette stays in the window
opening. Push up on the clutch side to disengage. While holding the shade up, push in on the idle end to remove the
shade.
DECORATIVE HEM WITH POLES AND FINIALS
All poles and nials are shipped separately to avoid shipping damage. Insert the pole into the pockets and slide
through. Attach nials.
Bird Cage Finial
Item 10-1153-X
Gold 8; Black 3
End Cap Finial
Item 10-1162-X
Gold 8; Black 3
Globe Finial
Item 10-1221-3
Black
Funnel Finial
10-1223-X
Oak 7; Mahogany 2
Cone Finial
Item 10-1222-X
Oak 7; Black 3
Ball Finial
Item 10-1154-X
Pewter 0; Ant. White 9
INSTALL CORD TENSION LOCK
See separate instructions included for installation of the Cord Tension Lock for child and pet safety.