Lafayette Tenera Auto-Lift User manual

Sheer Shadings
Installation Instructions
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Auto-Lift™
Installation Instructions
Tenera™ Sheer Shadings

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Radio Frequency FCC Compliance:
This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions:
(1) This device may not cause harmful interference, and
(2) This device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation.
This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are
designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation. This equipment generates, uses and can radiate radio
frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio communications. However,
there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation. If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television
reception, which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on, the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the
following measures:
■Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.
■Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver.
■Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected.
■Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help.
Any changes or modifications not expressly approved by the party responsible for compliance could void the user’s authority to operate the equipment.

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Product View
Back/Dust Cover
Headrail
Headrail
End Cap
End Cap
Magnetic
Hold-Down
Bracket
(Optional)
Installation
Bracket
Top Limit
Bottom Rail
Balance Weight
Weight
Clip
Weight
Clip
Back of
Motor
Cartridge
2-Pin Port
(Power)
3-Pin
Port
Antenna
Battery
Wand
Battery Wand
Clips Battery Wand
Cable
Manual Control
Button and
Infrared Eye

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Thank you for purchasing sheer window shadings. With proper installation, operation, and care,
your new shadings will provide years of beauty and performance. Please thoroughly review this
instruction booklet before beginning the installation. For information regarding operation and
programming, refer to the guide included with your remote control.
Tools and Fasteners Needed
■Flat blade and Phillips screwdriver
■Level (laser level is recommended)
■Measuring tape and pencil
■Pliers
■Power drill,
3
/ 32 " drill bit, and
1
/ 4 " hex driver
■Scissors (heavy-duty)
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 Hex Head Screws (Not Provided). If using spacer blocks, use #6 screws long
enough for a secure attachment.
■Speed Nuts and Screws (Provided). Extension brackets come with screws and speed nuts.
■Drywall Anchors (Not Provided). Use drywall anchors when mounting into drywall.
#6 x 1
1
/ 2 "
Hex Head Screw
(Provided)
Longer #6 Hex Head Screw
for Use with Spacer Blocks
(Not Provided)
Speed Nut
and Screw
(Provided with Each
Extension Bracket)

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Installation Overview
To install your shading, you will need to perform the following three steps:
STEP 1: Install the Brackets
STEP 2: Install the Shading
STEP 3: Connect the Power Source
STEP 1 — Install the Brackets
■Your order will include the correct number of installation brackets for your shading width, as
shown in the table below.
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.
Installation
Bracket
Width
Brackets
Required
12" –36" 2
36
1
/ 8 " –79" 3
79
1
/ 8 " –96" 4
96
1
/ 8 " –120" 5
Inside Mount
Shading fits within
window opening.
Collectively, the sill and
jambs are called the
“window casement.”
Molding
Head Jamb
Sill
Jamb Jamb
Outside Mount
Shading mounts outside
window opening.

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Mount the Installation Brackets — Inside Mount
■Measure and mark end bracket locations 2" in from each jamb.
➤If more than two installation brackets are required (see table on page 3), mark the
location of additional bracket(s) spaced evenly between the two end bracket locations.
Mount into wood whenever possible. Allow a minimum of 18" from the motor side
for the battery wand.
■Determine whether or not to remove any tabs from the installation brackets.
➤If using a back cover, use pliers to remove both tabs from the installation brackets.
➤If using a battery wand without a back cover, leave both tabs
on the brackets. The top tab ensures that there is clearance
for the wand.
➤If using a satellite battery pack or DC power supply without a
back cover, use pliers to remove the top tab.
➤Save any removed top tabs for use as shims when needed.
Shadings with Battery Wand
Motor
Side
JambJamb
Top limits should be equal
distance from the ends of headrail.
18" Minimum for Battery Wand
Shadings with Optional Satellite Battery Pack or DC Power Supply
Motor
Side
Jamb Jamb
2"
Space Evenly Space Evenly
2"
2"
Space Evenly Space Evenly
2"
Top View
Installation Bracket
Removable Tabs

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■Choose which set of holes works best in your application.
Mark the screw holes.
➤The minimum depth required for mounting is 2" with a
battery wand and a back cover.
➤Minimum depth is 1
1
/ 4
"with a satellite battery pack
and
back cover.
➤Refer to the chart below for fully recessed depth
requirements.
IMPORTANT: The front edges of the installation brackets must be level and aligned.
WARNING: Failure to properly align the brackets could result in the headrail
releasing from the brackets.
■Drill the screw holes using a
3
/ 32 " drill bit.
IMPORTANT: Use drywall anchors when mounting into drywall.
■Use a level to check that the mounting surface is level. If necessary, you can shim the
brackets using the top tabs that were removed from the brackets.
■If you ordered a back cover, attach the back cover brackets to
the installation brackets.
➤If a satellite battery pack or DC power supply is used, first
remove the top tab from the back coverbracket.
➤Snap the prongs on the back cover brackets into the
holes on the back of the installation brackets.
■Attach the installation brackets using the screws provided.
IMPORTANT: Do not overtighten the screws. Check to ensure the lever can be moved
easily side to side. If the lever is not moving easily, loosen the screws in
1
/ 8 of a turn
increments until it can be moved easily.
Proceed to “STEP 2 — Install the Shading”
Minimum
Depth
See Chart
2" – 3"
Fully Recessed
Mounting Depths Headrail
Battery Wand & Back Cover 4"
Satellite Battery Pack or DC Power
Supply & Back Cover 3
1
/ 2 "
Installation
Bracket
Back
Cover
Bracket
Remove tab if using a satellite
battery pack or DC power supply.

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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.
➤Alternatively, measure the width of the headrail and use that width to mark the headrail
end points over the window opening.
■Mark 2" in from each of the headrail end marks.
➤If more than two installation brackets are required (see table on page 3), mark the
location of additional bracket(s) spaced evenly between the two end bracket locations.
Mount into wood whenever possible. Allow a minimum of 18" from the motor side
for the battery wand.
■Use pliers to break off both removable tabs from the installation
brackets.
➤Save any removed top tabs for use as shims when needed.
■Center the installation/extension brackets on your marks and
mark the location of the screw holes.
➤The top of the installation brackets should be aligned and
level at the desired height
of the shading.
➤If using extension brackets, center an extension bracket on your marks and mark the
location of the screw holes.
➤A minimum 1" flat vertical surface is required to mount the installation or extension
brackets.
CAUTION: The rear of the brackets or spacer blocks 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.
IMPORTANT: Use drywall anchors when mounting into drywall.
Headrail End Marks
Window Opening
Motor
Side
18" Minimum for Battery Wand
Space Evenly
Space Evenly
2" 2"
Installation Bracket
Removable Tabs

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■Attach the installation brackets using the screws provided.
IMPORTANT: If using a battery wand, use a
minimum of one
1
/ 2 " and one
1
/ 4 " spacer blocks per
installation bracket to provide the clearance required
for the battery wand and battery wand bracket.
➤The solid side of the spacer blocks faces the
mounting surface.
➤Attach the spacer blocks with the installation bracket using two screws long enough for
secure mounting.
➤Use a maximum of three
1
/ 2 " spacer blocks per installation bracket.
➤If using extension brackets, attach them to the mounting surface. Then attach an
installation bracket to the underside of each extension bracket using the provided screws
and speed nuts.
Proceed to “STEP 2 — Install the Shading”
1
/ 2 "
1
/ 4 "
Spacer Blocks
No Spacer Blocks Spacer Blocks
Longer
Screws
1
/ 4 "
1
/ 2 "
Speed Nuts
Extension
Bracket