SelectBlinds Architect Roman Shades User manual

INSTALLATION GUIDE | ROMAN SHADES UPDATED DEC 2021 1
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HARDWARE AND PARTS INCLUDED
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INSTALLATION GUIDE
ROMAN SHADES
LIFT SYSTEMS: CONTINUOUS CORD LOOP | MOTORIZATION
TOOLS REQUIRED
PHILLIPS SCREWDRIVER
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BRACKET
BATTERY CHARGER & REMOTE
(Motorized)
TENSION DEVICE
(Continuous Loop)
SCREWS
WALL
ANCHORS*
PENCIL
STEP LADDER
PHILLIPS DRILL BIT
POWER DRILL
TAPE MEASURE
5/64” DRILL BIT
*Recommended if mounting into hollow drywall.
NOTE: Before installing an inside mount motorized shade, you need to
rst attach the battery pack to the backside of the headrail.
Figure A: Slide the two plastic clips into place in the groove, from the side
of the battery pack.
Figure B: Clip the motor cable into the battery pack. Be sure the antenna
cable is positioned away from the headrail, and out of contact with
anything metal.
TIP: The back of each bottom rail should have a tag with a number. This
indicates the channel and remote that the shade is pre-programmed to.
MOUNTING THE BRACKETS
1.
2” - 4”
INSIDE MOUNT
1. Measure 2”- 4” in from each side of the window frame, and mark once
with a pencil for your outer brackets. The front of the bracket will face out
from the window, and the back of it will hang down parallel to the window.
NOTE: Leave marks for any additional brackets you need, evenly spaced
between your rst two marks. If using your own screws instead of those
provided, be sure to pre-drill a small hole with a 5/64” drill bit before the
nal screws go in to attach brackets.
2. Center the brackets over your marks, and set them back until the front
of the bracket meets the edge of your window. Mark through the top hole
in the bracket with your pencil. This is where your screws will go.
3. Align each bracket with your screw holes and drill the screws securely
into place.
*If you are using wall anchors, pre-drill with a 1/4” bit instead, and tap the
wall anchors into the holes with a hammer before drilling in the screws.
Figure A
BATTERY
PACK
HEADRAIL
SHADE FABRIC
Figure B
ANTENNA
MOTOR
CABLE
SWING-ARM
FRONT
BACK
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OUTSIDE MOUNT
1. Measure 2”- 4” in from each side of the window frame. From here, measure
upward another 2” - 4”, and make a pencil mark.
NOTE: Leave marks for any additional brackets you need, evenly spaced between
your rst two marks and at the same height. If using your own screws instead of
those provided, be sure to pre-drill a small hole with a 5/64” drill bit before the nal
screws go in to attach brackets.
2. Center the top edge of the brackets on your marks. With your pencil, mark
through the back holes of the bracket. This is where your screws will go.
3. Align each bracket with your screw holes and drill the screws securely into place.
*If you are using wall anchors, pre-drill with a 1/4” bit instead, and tap the wall
anchors into the holes with a hammer before drilling in the screws.
2” - 4”
INSIDE AND OUTSIDE MOUNT
1. Slide the swing-arm of all the brackets to the right, so that they point
away from the window.
2. Place the headrail onto the brackets so that the front edge of the
brackets t under the inner front lip of the headrail. Slide the headrail
left and right until the shade is centered in or over the window.
3. Hold the shade in position, and slide the swing-arms to the left on
all the brackets, until they latch onto the back lip of the headrail. The
shade is now installed!
ATTACHING THE SHADE
2.
3. MOUNTING THE TENSION DEVICE
CONTINUOUS CORD LOOP SHADES
NOTE: The cord tension device, also known as the “chain tensioner,” is used to
help protect pets and young children from a potential choking hazard. If there is
plastic or any protective bands on the chain, remove them before proceeding.
1. Raise your shade fully so it’s out of the way.
2. Pinch the ends of the tensioner together to release the grip on the chain, then
pull the tensioner to the bottom of the chain loop.
3. While keeping the chain pulled tightly, place the tensioner against the inside
of the window or on the wall, moving it up about 1/8 of an inch. The goal is to
make the chain taut but just slightly loose for smooth operation.
4. Holding the tensioner in place, mark the two screw holes with your pencil.
Move the chain away and use the marks to pre-drill your screw holes with a
5/64” drill bit.
5. Align the holes in the tensioner with the pre-drilled holes and fasten the
screws, being careful NOT to over-tighten the screws.
6. To use your shade, simply pull the front of the chain to raise it, and pull the
back of the chain to lower it.
INSIDE MOUNT
CHAINSCREW
HOLES
OUTSIDE MOUNT
BACK
FRONT
TOP OF HEADRAIL
BACK LIP
FRONT LIP
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4. PROGRAMMING AND USING YOUR REMOTE
MOTORIZED ROMAN SHADES
MOUNTING BATTERY PACK
WARNING: DO NOT attempt to raise or lower your motorized shade with
your hands. This may cause permanent damage to the motor, and other
components in the headrail, which may not be covered under your warranty.
Your shade’s motor and remote(s) are pre-programmed at the factory,
and are ready to use once the shade is installed. Look for the tag with two
numbers on the back of each bottom rail. This indicates which channel and
remote your shade is programmed to.
All you have to do is install the battery in the remote. Open the battery
compartment at the bottom of the remote and insert the lithium battery into
the round slot, positive side up. Slide the battery cover back onto the remote.
For 1) outside mount and for 2) inside mount with a shallow windowsill,
you won’t have room behind the headrail to attach the battery pack. You
can either 1) attach the battery pack to the wall near the window, or 2)
vertically inside the shallow windowsill, below the headrail, and as far back
as possible. Note: Be sure your placement of the battery pack allows for
uninterrupted operation of your shade and window.
1. To attach battery pack for outside mount:
The most important thing to remember is to use a pencil and a level to make
sure your mounting clips are aligned when you attach them to the wall. Slide
the battery pack into place on the clips when ready.
2. To attach battery pack for shallow inside mount:
With a pencil and a level, make sure the mounting clips are aligned vertically
when you attach them inside the windowsill, as far back as possible toward
the glass, so as not to interfere with the shade’s operation. Slide the battery
pack into place on the clips when ready.
HOW TO USE THE REMOTE
Press and hold the Down button to lower the shade. You can release when the shade begins
lowering.
Press and hold the Up button to raise the shade. You can release when the shade begins raising.
Press the Stop button to halt the up or down movement. If you later choose to program a favorite
position, holding the Stop button will automatically lift or lower the shade to this position.
Choose a channel by pressing the Channel Increase and Channel Decrease buttons. The Channel
Display at the top of the remote will illuminate the channel you are currently on.
To operate all your shades at the same time, set the remote to Channel 5, and then press the
Channel Increase button. This will illuminate all the Channel Display lights, which activates motors
on all channels.
FRONT
Channel Display
Channel Decrease
Channel Increase
Up
Stop
Down
REMOTE
BACKSIDE
BATTERY COVER
REMOTE
LABEL
LITHIUM
BATTERY
CONFIRM (C)
LIMIT (L)

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PAIRING THE REMOTE WITH A MOTOR
NOTE: The factory pairs each of your shades to the remote. The following steps are only necessary if you want to change how the channels are
congured, or if you are adding a new shade to a remote already in use.
1. Disconnect the motor cable from the battery.
2. Set the remote to whichever channel you want to
program the shade to.
3. Both parts of this step must be completed within
three seconds. If you don’t succeed, repeat this
step a bit faster, or have someone assist you.
A. Plug the motor cable back into the battery.
B. With your nger, quickly press and hold the
Conrm (C) button on the back of the remote.
STEP 1 STEP 3A STEP 3B
CONFIRM (C)
When the shade jogs (a quick up and down movement), the remote is paired to the channel you’ve chosen.
ADJUSTING UPPER AND LOWER LIMITS
NOTE: The upper and lower limits are already set-up at the factory, so the following steps
are only necessary if you want to change how these settings are congured. Both limits
must be reprogrammed in these instructions.
1. Start with the shade fully raised. For a few seconds, press and hold the Limit button
until the shade jogs. Your motor is now in programming mode.
2. Press Down to lower the shade until it’s almost to the bottom, then press Stop. From
here, repeatedly press Down to lower the shade slowly.
3. When the shade reaches the desired bottom position, ip the remote and use your pen
to press the Conrm button. The shade will jog to acknowledge that your lower limit is now
set, but the motor is still in programming mode.
4. Press Up to raise the shade until it’s almost to the top, then press Stop. From here,
repeatedly press Up to raise the shade slowly.
5. When the shade reaches the desired top position, ip the remote and use your pen to
press the Conrm button. The shade will jog to acknowledge that your upper limit is now
set, and the motor will automatically exit programming mode.
SETTING A FAVORITE POSITION (OPTIONAL)
1. Start with the shade raised fully, then press the Down button for the shade to lower.
2. Press Stop at the position you wish to save as your favorite.
3. Simultaneously press and hold the Limit button and the Up button, until the shade
jogs. Your favorite position is now set. If you wish to change the favorite position,
simply repeat these steps again.
LIMIT (L)
DELETING A CHANNEL FROM THE MOTOR
NOTE: Removing a remote or channel from a shade does not delete or reset the limit settings.
1. Select the channel you’d like to disconnect the shade from.
2. Press the Conrm button repeatedly (about 3 - 7 presses); the shade will jog three individual times. After the
third jog, your channel is removed from the shade, and ready to be assigned to a new channel or a new remote.
CONFIRM (C)
CONFIRM
(C)
CONFIRM
(C)
LIMIT (L)

TOOLS REQUIRED
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INSTALLATION GUIDE
ROMAN SHADES
LIFT SYSTEMS: CORDED LIFT | CORDLESS LIFT
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HARDWARE AND PARTS INCLUDED
*Recommended if mounting into hollow drywall.
CORDLESS HANDLE CORD CLEAT AND SCREW
BRACKET WITH WINGNUT SCREWS WALL ANCHORS*
PENCIL POWER DRILL
LEVEL
TAPE MEASURE
STEP LADDER
1. Grasp the shade by the headrail and hold it up inside the top of the window. Set it back until
the front of the shade is ush with the wall. Hold the shade in place, and with a pencil, make a
mark through each hole in the headrail. Set the shade aside.
2. Take a bracket and center the drop-bolt over each mark. Use the holes in the top of the
bracket to mark where your two screws will go.
3. Align the brackets with the holes, and use a Phillips drill bit to securely fasten the screws.
NOTE: Corded and cordless shades have pre-drilled holes in the top of the headrail.
You will use these holes as a guide for your bracket placement. If using your own
screws instead of those provided, be sure to pre-drill a small hole with a 5/64” drill
bit before the nal screws go in to attach brackets.
MOUNTING THE BRACKETS
1. PRE-DRILLED HOLES
FRONT
BACK DROP-BOLT
INSIDE MOUNT
1. Center and hold the headrail at least two inches above the window. While
keeping the shade level, make a small line with your pencil just above each of
the pre-drilled holes in the headrail. Set the shade aside.
2. Align the top edge of a bracket along each mark, and use the holes in the
back of the bracket to mark where your two screws will go.
3. Align the brackets with the holes, and use a Phillips drill bit to fasten the
screws in place.
*If you are using wall anchors, pre-drill with a 1/4” bit instead, and tap the wall
anchors into the holes with a hammer before drilling in the screws.
NOTE: If using your own screws instead of those provided, be sure to pre-drill a
small hole with a 5/64” drill bit before the nal screws go in to attach brackets.
OUTSIDE MOUNT
PHILLIPS SCREWDRIVER
PHILLIPS DRILL BIT
5/64” DRILL BIT
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INSIDE AND OUTSIDE MOUNT
IMPORTANT: The cords running along the underside of the
headrail must be able to move freely. To avoid tangling or
damage to the cords, make sure the “wings” of the wingnut are
facing the sides of the window.
1. Remove the wingnuts from the brackets if you haven’t done so
already.
2. With the front of the shade facing you, t the pre-drilled holes
of the headrail to each of the drop-bolts on the brackets. While
holding the headrail to the brackets with one hand, use your
other hand to attach each of the wingnuts to the drop-bolts.
Tighten the wingnuts until the shade is rmly held in place.
ATTACHING THE SHADE
2.
3. If you have a corded shade, pull the cords down and away from the window to release the cord lock and lower it. To raise it, pull the cords down
and toward the center of the window to engage the cord lock so your shade stays in position.
ATTACHING THE CORD CLEAT
3.
CORDED LIFT
WARNING: Blinds and shades with cords present a strangulation risk for young children
and pets. Cord cleats are included as an important safety feature. Please follow the steps
below to properly install them. If you need extra cleats, call our Customer Care team and
we’ll send them to you for free.
1. Place the cord cleat inside, or next to the window frame, so it’s well out of reach of small
hands and paws (typically 4’-5’ above the oor). For inside mount, be sure the cleat is set
behind the fabric, close to the window.
2. Use your pencil to mark through the hole in the cord cleat. You can pre-drill a hole with a
5/64” drill bit to make the screw easier to install, if you prefer.
3. Align the hole in the cord cleat with your mark and attach with screw provided. Do NOT
over-tighten the screw!
4. After lifting or lowering the shade with the control cords, wrap the cords around the cord
cleat to safely tuck them away. If you choose to install 2 cord cleats on one window, repeat
steps 1-3 to install the second cleat upside-down, just under the rst one. You can then
wrap your cords in a gure 8 around both cleats. OUTSIDE MOUNT
INSIDE MOUNT
SCREW
HOLE
ATTACHING THE LIFT HANDLE
4.
CORDLESS ROMAN SHADES
NOTE: Cordless roman shades come with a clear plastic handle to help protect the fabric over
multiple uses.
1. At the bottom pleat of the roman shade, locate the sewn-in hem bar.
2. Clip the handle to the center of the bottom hem bar.
3. To operate, grab the handle with your hand, and gently lift or lower the hem bar; the shade will
stay in place when released.

CLEANING INSTRUCTIONS
NOTE: All fabrics are different and some may be easier to clean than others. We recommend cleaning your shades as often as once a month.
Here are some general guidelines on how to do so:
1. For regular maintenance, use a duster or a vacuum with a brush attachment and run it over the front and back of the shade.
2. To spot clean stains, use a damp rag with a very mild, gentle detergent or soap. Dab at the affected spots; do NOT rub! Let the dampened area
air-dry and repeat as necessary.
3. If your roman shade has wrinkles, you can use a basic steamer to remove them. Hold the steamer roughly six inches away from the fabric and
wave the steamer back and forth over the wrinkled areas.
WARRANTY AND REPLACEMENT
To learn more about our product warranties, please visit: https://www.selectblindscanada.ca/warranty
For replacement parts, and/or to le a warranty claim for a product that is damaged, defective, or missing parts, please call our Customer Care
Team at 888-685-1735, or email [email protected].
Corded window blinds and shades can be a strangulation risk or cause serious injury to young children and pets. When using
corded window treatments, use the following tips to keep them safe:
WARNING
• Move furniture that children can climb on away from the window.
• NEVER place a crib by a window!
• Keep cords up and away from your child’s reach.
• Always use cord cleats with corded products.
• Secure child-safe tensioners for continuous cord loop
chains to the wall or window encasement.
CHILD SAFETY WARNING
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