LuxaFlex Silhouette Shadings User manual

The information and advice included in this brochure has been
prepared with care. However, we are unable to accept responsibility for
the results of or any damage caused during operation.
As with all textiles, Luxaflex®fabrics are subject to some variations.
Slight wrinkling, puckering or bowing is inherent in textile products and
should be considered normal, acceptable quality. Precautions should
be taken to reduce exposure to harsh environmental elements, such
as salt air. Continuous exposure through open windows and doors
will accelerate the fabric deterioration. Additionally, there will be slight
differences in pattern alignment from the fabric on the rails to the fabric
of the shade, which do not detract from the product’s appeal. Variations
in colour and/or pattern irregularities are unique characteristics that
contribute tothe classic beauty of the softshade.
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Silhouette®Shadings

Welcome to the
Luxaflex lifestyle
Thank you for purchasing Luxaflex®Silhouette®
Shadings. With proper operation and care your
new blinds will provide years of beauty and
performance. Please review this instruction
booklet thoroughly for operation and
careinformation.

Operation
EasyRise operation
To lower the shading and open the vanes:
1. Pull the rear cord of the cord loop down to lower
the shading.
2. With the shading fully lowered, continue to pull the
rear cord to tilt the bottom rail and open the vanes.
To close the vanes and raise the shading:
1. Pull the front cord of the cord loop down to close the
vanes and raise the shading.
IMPORTANT: If the shading raises or lowers
unevenly, the fabric rubs against one end of the
headrail or the bottom rail is uneven when fully
raised, the bottom rail weight needs to be adjusted.
UltraGlide®2 operation
To lower the shading and open the vanes:
1. Pull the cord toward the centre of the shading. Listen
for a “click” and then release the cord.
2. The vanes automatically open once the shading is
completely lowered.
3. The shading can be stopped at any point while
lowering by slightly tugging the cord straight down.

To close the vanes and raise the shading:
1. Pull the cord straight down with long strokes. Pull the
cord with shorter strokes to tilt the vanes.
2. With each stroke, the vanes close or the shading
partially raises.
3. Allow the cord to retract completely into the headrail
after each downward stroke.
4. Use multiple strokes until the shading reaches the
desired position. The shading can be stopped at any
point while raising.
LiteRise operation
To lower the shading:
1. Slowly and steadily pull down on the bottom rail
handle to lower.
To open the vanes:
1. With your thumb on the front of the handle and
fingers on the back, gently pull the back of handle
down and away from the shading to open the vanes.
2. Use the handle to tilt the vanes to the desired open/
closed position.
To raise the shading:
1. Push down on the front of the handle to close the
vanes. Then slowly and steadily push up on the
handle to raise.

SoftTouch®operation
To lower the shading:
Briefly pull the wand down to move the shading in the
down/closed direction. The shading will move to the
fully closed position.
To open the vanes:
With the shading fully lowered, briefly pull the wand
down to open the vanes.
To close the vanes:
With the shading fully lowered and vanes open, briefly
push the wand up to close the vanes.
To raise the shading:
Briefly push the wand up to move the shading in the up/
open direction. The shading will move to the fully open
position.
To stop the shading:
While the shading is in motion, pull down (or push
up) the wand and release to stop the shading or vane
movement anywhere along its travel.
Motorised operation
For motorisation information, please refer to the
PowerView®product brochure that is supplied with
your shadings.

Care and cleaning
Silhouette Shadings are made of 100% polyester,
which means they are inherently durable and resilient.
However, care must be taken to avoid wrinkling
the fabric, particularly where the vanes meet the
sheer facings.
Routine maintenance
Dusting
Regular light dusting with a feather duster is all the
cleaning needed in most circumstances.
Vacuuming
Use a low suction, hand-held vacuum for more
thorough dust removal.
Compressed air/hair dryer (cool setting)
Use compressed air or a hair dryer on a cool setting to
blow dust and dirt off shades.
Spot cleaning
Only the palette fabric-covered headrail can be spot
cleaned. Use a sponge or delicate cloth, cool distilled
water and a mild soap solution; handle with care as you
would any fine fabric.

Deep cleaning
Ultrasonic cleaning
Silhouette Shadings can be ultrasonically cleaned
by a professional, with the exception of Bon Soir,
The Matisse Collection, Brio translucent and
room darkening fabrics.
• Specify that a mild detergent solution be used.
• Never immerse the headrail in the solution.
• Allow the shading to dry in the completely
loweredposition.
Injection/extraction cleaning
Silhouette Shadings can be professionally cleaned
using the injection/extraction method. Use only the dry
method of injection/extraction for Bon Soir, Ombre and
Brio room darkening fabrics. Contact your Luxaflex
store of purchase to find out if this is available in
your area.
IMPORTANT NOTE
• Gold Radiance, Silver Reflection, Bronze
Shimmer, and Champagne Shine hardware
finishes can be spot cleaned with lukewarm
water and a gentle soap. Do not use alcohol,
baby wipes or alkaline cleansers. These may
stain or destroy the finish.
• Do not use electrostatic cleaning wipes on
any Silhouette Shadings.