Lifetime Honeycomb User manual

INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS
HONEYCOMB SHADES
TOP-DOWN, MOVABLE ARCH
Thank you for your purchase. This shade has been
custom built for you from the highest quality materials.
To avoid errors and save valuable time, please read
these instructions before installing your new shade.
TOOLS YOU WILL NEED
1. Pencil or Marker
2. Measuring Tape
3. Needlenose Pliers
4. Phillips Screwdriver
5. Carpenter’s Level
6. Power Drill
7. Mounting Fasteners
GETTING STARTED
All the required installation components are wrapped in your package along with
these instructions. Check that the parts you have correspond to the parts shown
below. NOTE: Some parts may vary depending upon your chosen mounting options.
PARTS
Swivel Installation Brackets (Inside Mounts) …………………
Standard Installation Brackets (Outside Mounts) ………….………..….
Extension Bracket (optional) ………………………………….
Spacer Blocks (optional 3/4” or 3/8”) ………………………………….
Arch KIT: Joiner Ball, Washers & Top Block(s) …….……..…
Screws ………………………………………….………………………...
Extension Pole (optional) …………………………………….

MOVABLE ARCH TYPES - OVERVIEW
INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS - OVERVIEW
Mounting Brackets Overview Page 3
Inside Mount Installations Page 4
Optional Arch Trim Page 6
Outside Mounts Installations Page 7
End Mounts Installations (Over Rectangular Shades) Page 9
Shades With Monofilament Guides Page 9
Joiner Ball Installation & Adjustment (All Mount Types) Page 10
Operating The Shade Page 11
Trouble Shooting Page 11
Care & Cleaning Page 12
Warranty Page 13
Warning Page 14
1-String
1-String Monofilament Guide
2-String Monofilament Guide
2-String
Shade Cord
Monofilament
Guide Line
Shade Cord
Monofilament
Guide Line

MOUNTING BRACKETS - OVERVIEW
Swivel installation brackets will be used for normal INSIDE mounts. Standard
installation brackets will be used for all OUTSIDE mounts. End installation brackets
will be used for END (SIDE) mounts when arches are installed over rectangular
shades. [NOTE: for each of these bracket types, there is a small size (for 3/8”
honeycomb shades) and a large size (for 3/4" and 1/2" honeycomb shades).
Mounting the brackets level is essential for proper operation of the shade.
The swivel and standard bracket requirements and placements are the same for
inside and outside mounts. Mount installation brackets 3” from each end of the
shade. Space any additional brackets evenly. Refer to the following spacing
diagram and bracket requirement chart.
BRACKETS space 3” from ends
Installation Bracket Requirement Chart –Swivel & Standard
Specialty end-mount brackets will be installed just off the shade ends for inside
mounts onto a recessed surface area above a rectangular shade. The maximum
shade width for this installation type is 48” and only 2 brackets will be used.
Installation Bracket Requirement Chart –End
Shade Width
Brackets Required
18” to 40”
2
40-1/8” to 72”
3
72-1/8” and over
4
Shade Width
Brackets Required
18” to 48”
2

INSIDE MOUNT INSTALLATIONS
For inside mounts the swivel installation brackets will be screwed in place through the
center hole(s) of each bracket. The back leg of the swivel brackets will face upward
and install flush to the back side of the shade’s bottom rail. Refer to the depth chart
below.
Inside Mount Depth Requirements
NOTE: Prior to mounting the brackets, consider any clearance depth required to
avoid obstructions such as window cranks or handles. For the best fit on a non-
perfect half circle, in a deeply recessed window opening, position the brackets close to
the original depth that the template was made.
MARK THE BRACKET POSITIONS:
Mark where the ends of the bottom rail will be positioned.
Then mark 3” in from the bottom rail end-marks for the installation brackets.
ATTACH THE BRACKETS:
Screw 3/8” swivel bracket through 1 center hole. Inside mount
Screw 3/4" swivel bracket through 2 center holes. swivel bracket
INSTALL THE SHADE (MOUNT THE BOTTOM RAIL):
Open the swivel brackets by rotating the swivel tab.
With the front (colored) side of the shade facing you …
Position the bottom rail against the back side of the brackets.
Close the swivel tab (rotate forwards) until it grabs UNDER the bottom rail ridge.
Ensure the swivel tab is flush against the front of the bottom rail to lock in place.
MARK THE TOP BLOCK POSITION: 1-STRING SHADES
Place a mark at the top center of the window opening.
ATTACH THE TOP BLOCK: 1-STRING SHADES
Align the groove of the top block with the center mark.
Ensure the front of the top block is aligned with the front of the shade.
NOTE: DO NOT position the top block so that the screw hole is center.
Ensure that the screw hole is 3/8” off center.
Screw the top block in place. Before tightening all the way …
Bracket Type
Minimum Depth
Fully Recessed
3/8” Swivel
1/2”
1-1/8”
3/4” Swivel
1/2” (1 screw) 7/8” (2 screws)
2”

Loop the shade cord into the top block groove so that the top half of the joiner
ball is coming out of the front of the top block.
MARK THE TOP BLOCK POSITIONS: 2-STRING SHADES
Place a mark at the top center of the window opening.
Measure the distance between the two cords coming out the top cell of the shade.
NOTE: the distance was determined by the curvature in the arch.
At the top of the arch opening, mark to the left and right of the middle mark …
These marks correspond to the distance each cord is left and right of center.
ATTACH THE TOP BLOCKS: 2-STRING SHADES
The center top block is already attached to the cords..
Screw the center top block in place ...
Ensure that the groove for the cords is centered over the eyelet on the bottom rail.
Screw the outer top blocks to the frame. Before tightening all the way …
Loop the left and right cords into their corresponding grooves and then tighten.
Glass
String
Align the top block so that the cords
are straight and plumb.
This distance must match
distance between cord holes
in the fabric stack.
The groove for the cords in the
middle Top Block must be centered
over the eyelet on the bottom rail.
Center line for all
screw holes.
FIGURE 1
FIGURE 2

OPTIONAL ARCH TRIM
To size the trim, position it along the entire
curved surface, inside the window frame.
Mark where to cut the arch trim. With
inside-mounted shades, the ends of the trim
should rest on the bottom of the window
casement.
Cut the arch trim to the correct length using
a utility knife.
For a shade with a wider bottom rail, cut a
notch into the bottom back of the arch trim
to accommodate the rail, as shown in the
photo above.
Place the trim back into the casement and line up the trim with both ends of the
bottom rail, flush with the front of the casement.
Attach the arch trim, using the screws provided.

OUTSIDE MOUNT INSTALLATIONS
For outside mounts the standard installation brackets will be screwed in place through
the two back holes of each bracket. Refer to the minimum surface height chart below.
Outside Mount Surface Height Requirements
MARK THE BRACKET POSITIONS:
Mark where the ends of the headrail will be positioned. Either…
Hold shade up and mark positions or measure bottom rail and mark width.
Then mark 3” in from the bottom rail end-marks for the installation brackets.
ATTACH THE BRACKETS:
Screw standard brackets through two back holes.
SPACER BLOCKS (optional):
Spacer blocks will be attached to the end of each bracket.
Ensure the screws are long enough to secure brackets to surface.
Do not use more than three spacer bocks per bracket.
If installing extension brackets, do not use spacer blocks.
EXTENSION BRACKETS (optional):
Position the extension brackets to the desired wall location.
The bracket tops must be aligned and level to one another.
Mount the extension brackets through the back holes.
Attach the installation brackets to the extension brackets.
Use the same holes for all brackets to ensure an even projection.
MARK THE TOP BLOCK POSITION: 1-STRING SHADES
Place a mark at the top center of the window opening.
INSTALL THE SHADE (MOUNT THE BOTTOM RAIL):
With the front (colored) side of the shade facing you …
Tilt the bottom rail slightly forward to angle the back inside lip to the brackets.
Rotate bottom rail upward to snap into place.
Bracket Size
Minimum Height
3/8” Bracket
5/8”
3/4” Bracket
1”

To REMOVE shade, maintain hold on shade and loosen tabs with screwdriver.
ATTACH THE TOP BLOCK: 1-STRING SHADES
Align the groove of the top block with the center mark.
Ensure the front of the top block is aligned with the front of the shade.
NOTE: DO NOT position the top block so that the screw hole is center.
Ensure that the screw hole is 3/8” off center.
Screw the top block in place. Before tightening all the way …
Loop the shade cord into the top block groove so that the top half of the joiner
ball is coming out of the front of the top block.
MARK THE TOP BLOCK POSITIONS: 2-STRING SHADES
Place a mark at the top center of the window opening.
Measure the distance between the two cords coming out the top cell of the shade.
NOTE: the distance was determined by the curvature in the arch.
At the top of the arch opening, mark to the left and right of the middle mark …
These marks correspond to the distance each cord is left and right of center.
ATTACH THE TOP BLOCKS: 2-STRING SHADES
The center top block is already attached to the cords..
Screw the center top block in place ...
Ensure that the groove for the cords is centered over the eyelet on the bottom rail.
Screw the outer top blocks to the frame/bracket. Before tightening all the way …
Loop the left and right cords into their corresponding grooves and then tighten.
NOTE: SEE 2-STRING DIAGRAM UNDER INSIDE MOUNTS ( FIGURE 2 ).
Tab Screw
Bottom Rail
Make sure the Top
Block is positioned
so that the cords are
straight and plumb.
FIGURE 3

END MOUNT INSTALLATIONS
END (INSIDE) MOUNTS OVER RECTANGULAR SHADE:
For end mounts the specialty end brackets will be screwed in place through the two
holes of each bracket. These are used for inside mount side-surface areas and will
typically be installed over an end (inside) mounted rectangular shade. Refer to the
minimum surface height chart below.
End Mount Surface Height Requirements
NOTE: Prior to mounting the brackets, remove the plastic end-caps from each end of
the arch bottom rail. The end brackets will slide into the open ends of the bottom rail.
MARK THE BRACKET POSITIONS:
Slide the end mount brackets into the open ends of the arch bottom rail.
Hold shade up and mark positions or …
Place arch bottom rail onto rectangular shade headrail, align and mark positions.
INSTALL THE SHADE (MOUNT THE BOTTOM RAIL):
Screw end brackets through two holes to desired location.
MARK AND ATTACH THE TOP BLOCK POSITION(S): 1 AND 2-STRING SHADES
See INSIDE MOUNT instructions for TOP BLOCKS (above).
NOTE: SEE INSIDE MOUNT 1-STRING OR 2-STRING DIAGRAM ( FIGURE 1 OR 2 ).
FOR SHADES WITH MONOFILIMANT GUIDES
For shades with monofilament guides, the line needs to be straight when the screw is
tightened all the way. The screw will be secured to the window opening.
Bracket Size
Minimum Height
3/8” Bracket
7/8”
3/4” Bracket
1”

JOINER BALL INSTALLATION & ADJUSTEMENT
NOTE: Because each arch is custom made, slight adjustments may need to be made
to position the joiner ball. Excess cord has been left for that purpose. DO NOT cut
excess cord until you are completely satisfied with the operation of the shade.
ATTACH AND OPERATE THE JOINER BALL
Screw the two halves of the Joiner Ball together and test the shade operation.
1. The shade should go all the way up to the top block.
2. The shade should go all the way down to the stack position.
3. The shade should be able to stay in position in between and move
without excess tension.
ADJUST AND OPERATE THE JOINER BALL
If the shade goes all the way up and all the
way down, but will not stay up without
holding the cord, move the bottom half of
the ball down (shorten lower cord)
approximately 3/4”. Test the operation
and adjust again if necessary.
If the shade operates with too much
tension, move the bottom half of the ball
up (lengthen bottom cord).
If the shade will not go all the way up, but
has correct tension, move both halves of
the ball up (shorten upper cord and
lengthen lower cord).
If the shade will not go all the way down,
but has correct tension, move both halves of the ball down (lengthen upper cord
and shorten lower cord).
If a 2-String shade does not appear level, or gaps on one side, adjust one or both
of the cords coming into the top half of the ball.
Once the shade has been adjusted properly and the shade goes all the way up and
down, the excess cord can be trimmed near the upper and lower holes of the joiner
ball.