Lafayette parasol User manual

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Cellular Shades
Installation Instructions

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Accu-Rise™
Operating System
Installation Instructions
Parasol Cellular Shades

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Middle
Rail
Bottom
Rail
Installation
Brackets
Handle
Headrail
Not Shown:
Bottom-Up/Top-Down Shade
Standard
Bottom-Up
Shade
Day/Night
Shade
Product View

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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)

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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.
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

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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.
2" Space Evenly
Jamb Jamb
Space Evenly 2"
See Depth
Chart
Use Center Hole
When Depth Permits

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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

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■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.
TabTab
Spacer
Blocks
1
1
/
2
"
Speed
Nut
Extension
Bracket

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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.
1
1
/ 4 "
Minimum
Ordered
Shade
Height
1
1
/
4
"
Minimum
Ordered
Shade
Height

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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
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