HunterDouglas Skyline Installation Operation Care

Installation • Operation • Care

Skyline® Gliding

Window Panels

Manual Control Systems

CONTENTS

Getting Started:

Mounting Types and Window Terminology ...............................................................1

Unpack the Box .....................................................................................................1

Installation Components Required ........................................................................2

Optional Components ............................................................................................4

Tools and Fasteners Needed .................................................................................5

Product View — Skyline

Product View — Top Treatment Options .................................................................7

®

Gliding Window Panels ...................................................6

Installation:

Inside and Ceiling Mount Applications .....................................................................8

Outside Mount Applications .................................................................................16

Metal Box Valance Installation ..............................................................................17

Fabric-Wrapped Large Cassette Installation

(Inside and Outside Mounts) ................................................................................21

Mount the Headrail ..............................................................................................23

Outside Mount Valance Installation (Optional) ........................................................ 26

Attach the Universal Cord Tensioner (Cord Loop Units Only) ..................................29

Fabric Panel Installation .......................................................................................30

Connect the Bottom Weights ................................................................................39

Install the Room Divider Kit (Optional) ...................................................................40

Operation:

Operate the Panels..............................................................................................43

Adjustments .......................................................................................................44

Troubleshooting ..................................................................................................51

Care:

Removal Procedures ...........................................................................................53

Cleaning Procedures ...........................................................................................56

Child Safety:

Warning .............................................................................................................57

Cord Loop Panels ................................................................................................57

Questions?

Call the Hunter Douglas Customer Information Center at

1-888-501-8364.

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GETTING STARTED

Thank you for purchasing Hunter Douglas Skyline® Gliding Window Panels. With proper
installation, operation, and care, your new unit will provide years of beauty and performance.
Please thoroughly review this instruction booklet and enclosed packing list before beginning the
installation.

Mounting Types and Window Terminology

If the installation brackets are mounted correctly, the rest of the installation process fl ows easily.
To prepare for this important fi rst step, review the mounting types and basic window terminology
illustrated below.

Molding

Head Jamb

Jamb Jamb

Sill

Collectively, the sill and

jambs are called the
“window casement.”

Inside Mount

Shade fits within
window opening.

Outside Mount

Shade is mounted outside

window opening.

Unpack the Box

■ Carefully remove the rolled up fabric panels and set aside. Locate the panels marked

“FRONT — INSTALL LAST” and “REAR — INSTALL FIRST.” Set them aside, separated
from the other panels. Do not unroll the panels until installation. Carefully remove the
headrail and optional valance from the packaging. Keep all packaging until the unit

operates to your satisfaction.

■ Save these instructions for care and cleaning, panel removal, unit removal, and

reinstallation procedures.

■ Check the Product Views on pages 6 and 7 to make sure you have all of the necessary

parts. Contents of the hardware package may vary depending upon how the unit was
ordered and how it will be mounted.

1

GETTING STARTED

Installation Components Required

Valance and Headrail Installation Brackets

Width Brackets/Clips Required

28" – 32" 2

32 1/8" – 56" 3

56 1/8" – 80" 4

80 1/8" – 104" 5

104 1/8" – 128" 6

128 1/8" – 152" 7

152 1/8" – 176" 8

176 1/8" – 200" 9

■ Installation Brackets. This style of installation bracket

is used for outside mounts. The number of installation
brackets required varies based on headrail width, as
shown in the table above.

Installation Bracket

■ Mounting Clips. This style of mounting clip is used for inside

mounts. The number of mounting clips required varies based
on headrail width, as shown in the tableabove.

■ Splice Clip. A splice clip allows a long headrail to be split

in half during shipping, and reconnected during installation.
Once installed, a spliced headrail functions seamlessly as if it
were onepiece.

■ Valance Splice Clip. A splice clip allows a long valance to be

split in half during shipping, and reconnected during installation.
Once installed, a spliced valance functions seamlessly as if it were
onepiece.

2

Mounting

Clip

Splice

Clip

Valance Splice Clip

GETTING STARTED

■ Fabric-Wrapped Large Cassette Installation Bracket.

®

This style of installation bracket is used for Skyline

units ordered
with the fabric-wrapped large cassette. The brackets are used in
both inside and outside mount applications. The number of
installation brackets required varies based on headrail width, as
shown in the tablebelow.

Cassette Installation Brackets Required

Shade Width Brackets Required

Up to 36" 2

361/8" – 72" 3

721/8" – 90" 4

901/8" – 120" 5

1201/8" – 156" 6

1561/8" – 192" 8

■ Fabric-Wrapped Large Cassette Splice Clip. This component is only

provided with Skyline units ordered specifi cally with a spliced headrail.
This clip joins two pieces of the cassette together. Once installed, a
spliced cassette functions seamlessly as if it were onepiece. If you
have not ordered the Skyline unit with a spliced cassette, you will not
receive this component.

Fabric-Wrapped
Large Cassette

Installation Bracket

Fabric-Wrapped

Large Cassette

Splice Clip

■ Fabric-Wrapped Large Cassette Splice Cover. This is the decorative

trim cover over the fabric seam in a spliced fabric-wrapped large
cassette. It will also be used when the fabric is seamed. The fabric
seaming is sometimes necessary to obtain the full width of the
cassette. In this case, the splice cover will be installed by the
fabricator. If you have not ordered the Skyline unit with a fabric­wrapped large cassette, you will not receive this component.

■ Universal Cord Tensioner (UCT). The UCT functions as a safety

device that makes the cords less accessible to children and
pets for those units with a cord control. The cord control will
not function properly without the UCT installed correctly.

Universal Cord Tensioner

Fabric-Wrapped

Large Cassette

Splice Cover

3

GETTING STARTED

Optional Components

■ Valance Brackets Inside Mount. The number of valance

brackets will be the same as the number of installationbrackets
shown in the table on page 2.

■ Valance Brackets Outside Mount. The number of valance

brackets will be the same as the number of installation brackets
shown in the table on page 2.

■ Box Valance Brackets. A box valance wraps around the

entire headrail. The number of valance brackets will be the same
as the number of installationbrackets shown in the table on
page2.

Valance Brackets

Inside Mount

Valance Bracket

Outside Mount

Box Valance

Bracket

■ Fabric Valance Installation Brackets. The number of

fabric installation brackets will be the same as the number
of installationbrackets shown in the table on page 2. These
brackets are only used for outside mounts.

■ Room Divider Kit. This set of parts holds the

®

panels in place at each end of a Skyline

unit used as

a room divider.

4

Fabric Valance

Mounting Bracket

Room Divider Kit

GETTING STARTED

Tools and Fasteners Needed

■ Flat blade and Phillips screwdriver

■ Level (laser level is recommended)

■ Measuring tape and pencil

■ Needle nose pliers

■ Power drill and drill bits (1∕4" hex

driver also recommended)

In addition, you will need fasteners designed to work with your specifi c mounting surface(s).

■ #6 Hex Head Screws (Provided). Two 11∕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 x 1½"

Hex Head Screw

(Provided)

Longer #6 Hex Head Screw

For Use With Spacer Blocks

(Not Provided)

5

GETTING STARTED

Product View — Skyline® Gliding Window Panels

Installation

Bracket

Single or Dual

Wand

Control

(Optional)

Universal Cord

Tensioner (UCT)

and Mounting

Bracket

Headrail Splice Clip

Operating

Cord

(Optional)

Mounting Clip

Headrail

Fabric
Panels

Bottom
Weights

6

Product View — Top Treatment Options

Valance Bracket

Inside Mount

Valance Bracket

Outside Mount

Valance

Return

Valance Corner

End Cap

Box Valance

Rear

Valance Splice Clip

Box
Valance
Bracket

GETTING STARTED

®

Skyline

Metals Valance

(Optional)

Skyline Box Metal Valance

(Optional)

Skyline Fabric Valance

(Optional)

Valance

Corner

End Cap

Fabric Valance

Mounting Bracket

Valance

Return

Dust Covers

Right Corner

Valance

Return

Fabric-Wrapped Large Cassette

Installation Bracket

Cassette

Large Cassette

End Cap

Cassette

Splice

Clip

End Plate

Dust Cover

Left Corner

Left Corner

Valance

Left Corner

Valance

Fabric Wrapped

Large Cassette

Right Corner

Skyline Fabric Box Valance

(Optional)

Right Corner

Skyline Fabric-Wrapped

Large Cassette

(Optional)

Splice
Cover

7

INSTALLATION

Inside and Ceiling Mount Applications

For panel order without a valance continue below. If you ordered a valance, see “Inside and
Ceiling Mount Applications WITH A Valance” on page 9.

Inside and Ceiling Mount Applications WITHOUT a Valance

■ Mark the mounting clip locations on the ceiling or inside the window casement. Use the

fi gure below as a guide for locating the mounting clips.

2"-4

"

Jamb

18"-24"

18"-24"

18"-24"

■ Use a 3∕32" drill bit to drill holes for the screws.

CAUTION: Do not mount into drywall, only mount into wood.

■ Use a level to check that the mounting surface is level. Shim the brackets if necessary.

Shims are not provided.

■ Ensure the mounting clips are all facing

Inside Mount (Standard)

the same direction.

➤ Standard Mount — The release

tabs are toward to the window.

➤ Flush Mount — The release tabs

Release Tab

Toward Wall

are toward the room to allow for a
fl ush mounting.

IMPORTANT: The mounting tabs
will be visible on a fl ush mount unless
concealed by a valance.

■ Use the hex head screws provided

Flush Mount Option

For Closest

Wall Clearance

Ceiling/Top Sill

Release Tab

Toward Room

to fasten the mounting clips to the
mounting surface.

Wall

Room

■ Verify that the mounting clips are

mounted level and are aligned to
eachother.

2"-4

Jamb

"

Proceed to “Mount the Headrail” on page 23.

8

INSTALLATION

Inside and Ceiling Mount Applications WITH A Valance

■ Refer to the appropriate section below for your valance type:

➤ Metal Valance with Returns — below

➤ Valance without Returns — page 14

➤ Fabric Valance with Returns — page 11

➤ Fabric Valance without Returns — page 14

➤ Fabric-Wrapped Large Cassette — page 21

➤ To mount your valance outside the window casement or to the wall — page 26

IMPORTANT: The assembled valance serves as a drilling template when marking the screw
holes on the sill or ceiling.

Metal Valance with Returns

■ Assemble the valance corners and returns.

Notches

Tabs

➤ Fit the tabs on the corner end caps into

the notches on the end of the valance
piece.

Corner

End Cap

2

Valance

(Front of

the Unit)

➤ Fit the tabs on the corner end cap into

the notches on the end of the valance
returnpieces.

Valance

Return

1

■ Snap the valance brackets onto the valance, spacing them 2" to 4" from each end with 18"

to 24" between intermediate valancebrackets.

■ Center the valance inside the window opening (inside mount) or over the window opening

(ceiling mount).

Valance Return

Intermediate

Valance Brackets

Valance Clip Hole

2"-4"

Jamb

18"-24"

18"-24"

18"-24"

■ Mark the drilling locations, using the valance clip holes as guides.

■ Set the valance aside.

■ Drill the holes at the mounting clip locations previouslymarked.

CAUTION: Do not mount into drywall, only mount into wood.

■ Holding the valance in place over the

drilled holes, insert a screw through each
mounting clip and valance bracket. Ensure
that the RELEASE TAB FACES THEWALL.

Mounting Clip

Release Tab

Wall

Proceed to “Mount the Headrail” on page 23.

2"-4 "

Jamb

Valance Mounting

Bracket

Mounting

Screw

Room

9

INSTALLATION

Metal Valance without Returns

■ Snap the valance brackets onto the valance, spacing them 2" to 4" from each end with 18"

to 24" between intermediate valancebrackets.

2"-4"

Jamb

18"-24"

Intermediate

Valance Brackets

18"-24"

Valance Clip Hole

18"-24"

2"-4 "

Jamb

■ Center the valance inside the window opening (inside mount) or over the window opening

(ceiling mount).

■ Mark the drilling locations, using the valance clip holes as guides.

■ Set the valance aside.

■ Drill the holes at the mounting clip locations previouslymarked.

CAUTION: Do not mount into drywall, only mount into wood.

■ Holding the valance in place over the drilled holes insert a screw through each mounting

clip and valance bracket.

Valance Mounting

Bracket

Mounting Clip

Release Tab

Wall

Mounting

Screw

Room

10

Proceed to “Mount the Headrail” on page 23.

INSTALLATION

Fabric Valance with Returns

■ Slide the corners onto the valance dust cover. These are marked on the inside corners for

the left and right sides. Do not fully seat the corners.

Front View

Corner

Valance Dust Cover

Rear View

Back of

Valance Dust Cover

■ If the fabric cover is not already installed:

➤ Clip the narrow edge of the fabric over

the top of the dust cover and into the
slot as shown.

➤ Pull the wide edge of the fabric over

the bottom of the dust cover and clip
it into the ridge on the bottom edge of
the dust cover.

Dust Cover

Wide Edge Near Bottom

Corner

Slot

Dust Cover

Ridge

11

INSTALLATION

■ Carefully push the corners fully into place

making sure that the fabric goes under the lip
of the corners.

■ Put the return fabric covers on the same

way as the main part of the fabric valance,
only slide them into place under the lip of the
corner.

■ Lay the dust cover upside down on a clean

working surface.

■ Place the mounting clips on the dust cover:

➤ The release tabs must be

facing away from the valance.

➤ The end mounting clips must

be 2" to 4" from the end of the
dust cover.

➤ Intermediate mounting

clips must be 18" to 24"
from each other or the end
mountingclips.

➤ The center line of the holes

in the mounting clips must be
1½" from the valance.

Valance

Dust
Cover

Lip

Intermediate

Mounting Clip

1

1

/

2

"

2"-4 "

Release
Tab

2"-4"

18"-24"

18"-24"

Note: Left Return
Removed for Clarity.

12

■ With the mounting clips in place, mark

the dust cover through the center holes
of the mounting clips.

■ Remove the mounting clips and drill the

holes in the dust cover.

■ Hold the dust cover in place on the

mounting surface and mark through
theholes.

■ Set the valance aside.

■ Use a 3∕32" drill bit to drill the screw holes.

CAUTION: Do not mount into drywall,
only mount into wood.

INSTALLATION

■ Hold the valance in place against the

mounting surface.

■ Insert a screw through a mounting clip

and the dust cover at each hole location.

Proceed to “Mount the Headrail” on page 23.

Release

Tab Toward

Window

Return

13

INSTALLATION

V

Fabric Valance without Returns

■ If the fabric cover is not already installed:

➤ Clip the narrow edge of the fabric over

the top of the dust cover and into the
slot as shown.

➤ Pull the wide edge of the fabric over

the bottom of the dust cover and clip
it into the ridge on the bottom edge of
the dust cover.

■ Lay the dust cover upside down on a clean working surface.

■ Place the mounting clips on the dust cover:

➤ The release tabs must be facing away from the valance. (They face toward the wall.)

➤ The end mounting clips must be 2" to 4" from the end of the dust cover.

➤ Intermediate mounting clips must be 18" to 24" from each other or the end

mountingclips.

➤ The center line of the holes in the mounting clips must be 1½" from the valance.

Slot

Ridge

Dust Cover

alance

2"-4"

Jamb

Dust Cover

18"-24"

Intermediate

Valance Clips

18"-24"

Release Tab

18"-24"

1

2

/

1

2"-4"

Jamb

"

14

■ With the mounting clips in place, mark

the dust cover through the center holes
of the mounting clips.

■ Remove the mounting clips and drill the

holes in the dust cover.

■ Hold the dust cover in place on the

mounting surface and mark through
theholes.

■ Set the valance aside.

■ Use a 3∕32" drill bit to drill the screw holes.

CAUTION: Do not mount into drywall,
only mount into wood.

■ Insert a screw through a mounting clip

and the dust cover at each hole location.
Remember, the release tab must be
toward the wall.

INSTALLATION

Release

Tab Toward

Wall

Proceed to “Mount the Headrail” on page 23.

Mounting

Clip

15

INSTALLATION

.

Outside Mount Applications

Installation Bracket Placement

■ Measure and mark the wall 2" to 4" in from each end of the headrail.

■ Evenly space and mark the intermediate installation brackets at 18" to 24" intervals along

the headrail. DO NOT exceed 24" between installation brackets.

Wall

2"-4"

18"-24"

18"-24"

End of Headrail Mark

18"-24"

2"-4"

CAUTION: The installation brackets must be mounted level to a fl at, vertical surface for
the unit to operatecorrectly. Do not mount installation brackets on curvedmolding.

IMPORTANT: If your unit came with a spliced headrail, see “Spliced Headrails without
Fabric-Wrapped Large Cassette” on page 24.

IMPORTANT: The top of the installation brackets need to be mounted at the outside
mount ordered height plus an additional ½", for the desired fl oor clearance.

■ Use a 3∕32" drill bit to drill the screw holes.

Mounting Clip

CAUTION: Do not mount into drywall, only
mount into wood.

■ Attach each installation bracket to the

mounting surface using two screws.

■ Verify that the installation brackets are

mounted level andaligned with each other.

2" – 4"

End of

Headrail

Mark

A 2" minimum flat

vertical surface

is required to

mount the brackets

Attach the Installation Bracket Covers

IMPORTANT: Bracket covers are optional and do not have to be installed.

■ Position the cover centered beneath the installation bracket.

■ Slide the cover up as far as possible.

■ Push against the cover to clip it onto the base of the installation bracket.

The cover will snap over the installation bracket base in two locations
(against the back and at the top).

Proceed to “Mount the Headrail” on page 23.

16

INSTALLATION

Release tab

positioned

away from

the valance.

Metal Box Valance Installation

■ Refer to the appropriate section below for your valance type:

➤ Metal Box Valance — below

➤ Fabric Box Valance — page 18

➤ Fabric-Wrapped Large Cassette — page 21

Metal Box Valance

■ Assemble the valance using two corners, one return piece, and the front and rear pieces

see “Product View — Top Treatment Options” on page 7. Do not put the other return
and corner pieces in place at this time.

IMPORTANT: The assembled valance serves as a drilling template when mounting the unit
to the ceiling.

■ Install valance hanger clips inside

box valance as shown.

■ Evenly space the intermediate

valance box brackets at 18" to
24" intervals along the headrail.
DO NOT exceed 24" between
valance brackets.

■ Slide the box valance brackets

18-24"

into the box valance as shown.

Make sure all of the release tabs
on the installation brackets are

18"-24"

2"-4"

positioned away from the valance.

■ Assemble the remaining return and two corner pieces and install them onto the valance.

■ Position the valance assembly where it will be mounted against theceiling.

■ Drill the center hole (or near the center) fi rst and install a screw.

CAUTION: Do not mount into drywall, only mount into wood.

■ Use a 3∕32" drill bit to drill the screw holes.

■ Install the rest of the box valance brackets and screws.

18"-24"

2"-4"

Proceed to “Mount the Headrail” on page 23.

17

INSTALLATION

Fabric Box Valance

■ Slide one corner onto the valance dust cover. The corners are marked on the inside

corners for the left and right sides. Do not fully seat the corner in this step.

Front View

Corner

Valance Dust Cover

Rear View

Back of

Valance Dust Cover

■ Hook the top edge of the fabric valance

over the top of the plastic dust cover and
then gently pull the bottom cover over the
bottom of the plastic dust cover.

Corner

Slot

Dust Cover

Ridge

18

INSTALLATION

■ Carefully push the corner fully into place

making sure the fabric goes under the lip of
the corner.

■ Put the return fabric cover on the same way as

the main part of the fabric valance, sliding it
into place under the lip of the corner.

■ This makes one half of the assembly. Repeat

this process for the other half.

■ Join the two halves together by carefully

inserting the fabric-covered return and valance
into their respective corners.

■ Turn the box valance assembly upside down.

IMPORTANT: On larger valances, use self-tapping #8 X
covers together duringinstallation.

■ Set the mounting clips in place. They are 2" to 4" from each end, and 18" to 24" between

intermediate mounting clips as shown.

■ Mark the mounting clip

attachment points (center hole
in the mounting clip). Note that:

➤ All mounting clip release

tabs must be on the same

Cloth Cover

Valance

side of the box valance
assembly.

➤ The holes in the mounting

clips are on a line 1½"
from the edge of the box
valanceassembly.

➤ The mounting clips must

Dust

Cover

be in a straight line or the
headrail will not mount
correctly.

Lip

Intermediate

Mounting Clip

3

/16" screws to hold the dust

Release

Tab

1

1

/

2

"

18"-24"

2"-4"

Note: Left Return and
Other Side Removed
for Clarity.

2"-4 "

18"-24"

19

INSTALLATION

■ Remove the mounting clips and drill the

holes in the dust cover.

■ Hold the box valance in place on the

mounting surface and mark through
theholes.

■ Set the box valance aside.

■ Use a 3∕32" drill bit to drill the screw holes.

CAUTION: Do not mount into drywall,
only mount into wood.

■ Holding the box valance in place, install a

mounting clip and screw. For box valances
with more than two mounting clips, start
near the center.

IMPORTANT: The release tab on all mounting clips
must face the samedirection.

■ Install the rest of the mounting clips and screws.

Release Tab

Mounting

Clip

20

Proceed to “Mount the Headrail” on page 23.

INSTALLATION

Fabric-Wrapped Large Cassette Installation
(Inside and Outside Mounts)

Mount the Installation Brackets

■ Bracket spacing is the same for inside and

outside mounted panels.

■ Measure 2" in from where the ends of

the cassette will be located and mark the
bracket locations on the mounting surface.

Screw Holes for

Inside/Ceiling Mount

Mounting Holes for
Outside/Wall Mount

➤ If more than two installation brackets

came with your order, make additional
marks to space the other bracket(s)
evenly between the two end brackets.

➤ The minimum mounting depth is 2¼". Fully recessed mounting depth is 4¼".

➤ Adjust bracket placement to gain clearance to avoid any obstructions, such as window

cranks or handles.

Cassette End Marks

Cassette Mounting Bracket

Lower

Mounting Lip

Screwdriver Slot

for Removal

Space EvenlySpace Evenly2" 2"

Front

Mounting Lip

Window Opening

■ Center an installation bracket on each mark. Then mark where to drill holes for the screws.

IMPORTANT: The installation brackets must be mounted level to operate properly.

■ Secure bracket with two screws.

Inside Mount

2"

Outside Mount

2"

2"

21

INSTALLATION

Mount the Fabric-Wrapped Large Cassette

Choose the appropriate section below based on your panel:

Single Piece Cassettes

■ Angle the cassette back and then bring the

cassette forward to catch the front lip of the
bracket.

■ Push the cassette back to snap it into the lower lip

on the bracket.

Spliced Cassettes

■ Angle each cassette section back and then bring

the cassette forward to catch the front lip of the
bracket.

■ Rotate the cassettes back to snap them into the

lower lip on the bracket.

IMPORTANT: Make sure the sections are abutted
together very tightly. The splice cover (installed on
the next page) will not cover large gaps between
the sections.

Wall

Wall

Installation

Bracket

Snap into

Installation

Bracket

Front Lip

Fabric-Wrapped

Large Cassette

Place

Front Lip

Fabric-Wrapped

Large Cassette

■ With the cassettes installed, center the

fabric-wrapped large cassette splice clip over
the joint, then insert it into the upper track
inside the cassette.

22

Snap into

Place

Cassette Splice Clip

■ Bow the clip and snap it into the track on

the lower edge of the cassette.

■ Clip the fabric-wrapped large cassette splice

cover over the fabric seam, clipping the
bottom on fi rst, then snapping the top of
the splice cover into place.

IMPORTANT: The splice cover will be
used any time you need to cover a fabric
seam. This will be necessary when the
cassette is spliced. It will also be used
when the fabric is seamed. The fabric
seaming is sometimes necessary to obtain
the full width of the cassette. In this case,
the splice cover will be installed by the fabricator.

Mount the Headrail

■ Refer to the appropriate section below for your order type:

➤ One Piece Headrail — below

➤ Spliced Headrail Mounting without Fabric-Wrapped Large Cassette — page 24

➤ Spliced Headrails with a Fabric-Wrapped Large Cassette — page 24

INSTALLATION

2

1

One Piece Headrail

IMPORTANT: The headrail must be mounted level for the panels to operatecorrectly. Use your
level to check that the mounting clips are aligned and level.

■ Orient the headrail so that the control side

Hook Lip

is located on the correct side.

■ Center the headrail underneath the

mounting clips.

■ Starting with the center, tilt the headrail

Mounting

Clip

Headrail

Room

and engage it under the lip of the
mountingclips.

■ Rotate the headrail upward and snap it

intoplace.

Snap into Place

■ Make sure the headrail is secure.

23

INSTALLATION

b

Spliced Headrails without Fabric-Wrapped Large Cassette

CAUTION: For spliced headrails, one person should hold each section.

■ Orient the headrail so that the control side is located on the correct side.

■ Mount the half with the attached headrail splice clip fi rst.

■ Center the fi rst section of headrail

underneath the mounting clips.

■ Starting with the center, tilt the headrail and

engage it under the lip of the mounting clips.

■ Rotate the headrail upward and snap it

intoplace.

■ Make sure the headrail is secure, then align

the second half of the headrail and abut it
against the mounted half.

IMPORTANT: Ensure a mounting clip is
adjacent to both sides of the splice on
theheadrail.

■ Hook the front lip of the headrail splice clip onto the headrail.

■ Rotate the headrail upward to snap it intoplace.

Mounting

Clip

Headrail

Snap into Place

Hook Lip

Room

Headrail Splice Clip Front Lip

First Hearail

Section

(Installed)

Second Headrail Section

Room

Spliced Headrails with a Fabric-Wrapped Large Cassette

CAUTION: For spliced headrails, one person should hold each section.

■ Orient the headrail so that the control side is located on the correct side.

■ Mount the half with the attached headrail splice clip fi rst.

IMPORTANT: The headrail splice clip will need to be
attached prior to installation into the cassette, and the
clip will need to be oriented with the release tab

Headrail

Splice Clip

Headrail

forward (into the room) as shown.

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Wall

Release Ta

Room

INSTALLATION

■ Center the fi rst section of headrail underneath the

mounting clips.

■ Starting with the center, tilt the headrail and engage it

under the lip of the mounting clips.

■ Rotate the headrail upward and snap it intoplace.

■ Make sure the headrail is secure, then align the

second half of the headrail and abut it against the
mountedhalf.

IMPORTANT: Ensure a mounting clip is adjacent to
both sides of the splice on theheadrail.

■ Hook the front lip of the headrail splice clip onto the

headrail.

■ Rotate the headrail upward to snap it intoplace.

Wall

Wall

Release Tab

Fabric-Wrapped

Cassette

Room

Snap into

Place

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INSTALLATION

Outside Mount Valance Installation (Optional)

■ Refer to the appropriate section below for your valance type:

➤ Standard Metal Valance — below

➤ Fabric Valance — page 27

Standard Metal Valance

■ Use the valance brackets provided and put them adjacent to the outside mounting brackets

asshown.

Wall

Headrail

Valance Bracket

■ Ensure that the release tabs on the mounting

clips, attached to the valance bracket, are facing
the wall as you snap them onto the headrail.

CAUTION: DO NOT put valance returns on the
valance before installing the valance.

■ Hold the valance up to theheadrail.

■ Hook the upper clip of the valance

into the upper tab of the valance
bracket.

■ Snap the bottom of the valance

into place in the lowerclip.

■ Repeat for all valance brackets.

Wall

■ Install the valance returns (if used):

➤ Fit the tabs on the corner end cap

into the notches on the end of
the return. Repeat with the other
return.

➤ Carefully push the return and

corner end cap into place on
thevalance.

Valance

Return

Room

Snap

into

Place

Notches

Wall

Installation Bracket

Release Tab

Room

Upper Tab

Lower

Clip

Tabs

1

2

Corner

End Cap

Engage

Lip

Hook

Upper

Clip

Snap in
Bottom

Valance

(Front of

the Unit)

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INSTALLATION

Fabric Valance

■ Slide the corners onto the valance dust cover. These are marked on the inside corners for

the left and right sides. Do not fully seat the corners in this step.

Front View

Corner

Valance Dust Cover

Rear View

Back of

Valance Dust Cover

■ Hook the top edge of the fabric valance

over the top of the plastic dust cover and
then gently pull the bottom of the cover
over the bottom of the plastic dust cover.

Corner

Slot

Dust Cover

Ridge

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INSTALLATION

■ Carefully push the corners fully into place

making sure the fabric goes under the lip of
the corners.

■ Put the return fabric covers on the same way

as the main part of the fabric valance, sliding
them into place under the lip of the corners.

Lip

■ Use the fabric valance brackets provided and place them next to the mounting brackets as

shown.

Mounting Bracket

Valance Bracket

■ Ensure that the release tabs on the mounting

clips, attached to the fabric valance mounting
brackets, are facing the wall as you snap them
into place on the headrail.

■ Hold the valance assembly up to the headrail.

■ Slide the dust cover into the clips.

■ Push the assembly back until the returns touch

the wall.

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Release Tab

Snap

into

Place

Wall

Fabric Valance Bracket

Wall

Engage

Lip

Room

Dust Cover

Room

INSTALLATION

Indicator

Line

Universal

Cord

Tensioner

Attach the Universal Cord Tensioner (Cord Loop Units Only)

Before doing anything, you must fi rst slide the cord
tensioner to the bottom of the cordloop.

■ Insert a small screwdriver, punch, or awl through the

screw hole at the bottom of the cord tensioner.

■ Move the screw hole down to the indicator line to

release the safety mechanism.

■ Slide the cord tensioner down to the bottom of the

cordloop.

■ Attach the cord tensioner according to the instructions provided with the

Universal Cord Tensioner Installation Kit.

WARNING: It is imperative that the cord tensioner be properly secured to
the wall or window frame to reduce children’s access to the cord loop.
Young children can strangle in cord loops. They can also wrap cords
around their necks and strangle.

CAUTION: The unit will not operate properly unless the cord tensioner is
secured. A Universal Cord Tensioner Installation Kit has been included with your
unit. Follow the instructions in the kit to correctly secure the cord tensioner.

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INSTALLATION

Fabric Panel Installation

■ There are six different Skyline® Gliding Window Panels confi gurations available:

➤ Right Stack/Right Facing ➤ Right Stack/Left Facing

➤ Left Stack/Left Facing ➤ Left Stack/Right Facing

➤ Split Stack/Left Facing ➤ Split Stack/Right Facing

The “facing” direction, right or left, indicates the Panel Orientation.

The order of panel installation differs depending on the confi guration selected. Refer to the label
on the top of the headrail (see fi gure below or your original order) to determine which
confi guration youordered. In the fi gure below the “Panel Orientation = R” means that this is a
right facing unit.

In addition, the panels are available in 11½" and 17" widths, depending on the headrail width.
The 17" panels have an additional center guide to install in the headrail; 11½" panels have no
centerguide.

11 1/2" Fabric Hanger 17" Fabric Hanger

Center Guide

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INSTALLATION

■ Refer to the appropriate page below based on your shade order:

➤ Right Stack/Right Facing or Left Stack/Right Facing — see below

➤ Left Stack/Left Facing or Right Stack /Left Facing — page 33

➤ Split Stack/Left Facing — page 37

➤ Split Stack/Right Facing — page 34

Right Stack/Right Facing or Left Stack/Right Facing Assembly

IMPORTANT: Use the wand or cord loop to traverse the unit open and closed to test for
proper operation.

■ Use the cord loop or wand to traverse the carriers to the stacked position.

■ Manually stack the free carriers in the front channel to the right end. Reposition these as

needed while installing each panel.

■ Locate the panel marked “REAR PANEL — INSTALL FIRST”. This is the fi rst panel to install.

■ Locate the temporary plastic fabric hanger installed in the headrail. You will install the fi rst

panel into the same carriers. Remember the carriers into which the hanger is installed,
remove the temporary hanger. Twist it gently to remove.

■ With the front side of the rear panel facing you, insert the LEFT side of the fabric hanger

into the carrier in the REAR channel (see No. 1).

Front Channel

Rear Channel

Rear Carrier

1. Insert the left side of
the fabric hanger into
the rear carrier.

Center

Channel

Center Guide

2. Put the center guide into
the center channel
(17" panels only).

Screw

Front Carrier

3. Insert the right side of
the fabric hanger into
the front carrier.

■ If you have 17" panels, slide the center guide into the center channel in the headrail

(see No. 2).

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INSTALLATION

■ Gently twist the fabric hanger inward and insert the RIGHT side of the fabric hanger into the

carrier in the FRONT channel (see No. 3).

IMPORTANT: After you have installed the fi rst panel, verify that the fl ush end cap on the
bottom weight is on the RIGHT side. The fl at side of the bottom weight should face the room.

Right Stack/Right Facing

Window

Headrail (Top View)

Room

Bottom Weight

Flush End Cap

■ Continue installing panels, rear channel fi rst. The last panel you install will be marked

“FRONT PANEL — INSTALL LAST.”

IMPORTANT: This panel has two fl ush end caps on the bottom weight.

■ Test traverse using the wand or cord loop.

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INSTALLATION

Left Stack/Left Facing Assembly or Right Stack/Left Facing

IMPORTANT: Use the wand or cord loop to traverse the unit open and closed to test for proper
operation.

■ Use the wand or cord loop to traverse the carriers to the stacked position.

■ Manually stack the free carriers in the front channel to the left end. Reposition these as

needed while installing each panel.

■ Locate the panel marked “REAR PANEL — INSTALL FIRST”. This is the fi rst panel to install.

■ Locate the temporary plastic fabric hanger installed in the headrail. You will install the fi rst

panel into the same carriers. Remember the carriers into which the hanger is installed,
remove the temporary hanger. Twist it gently to remove.

■ With the front side of the rear panel facing you, insert the RIGHT side of the fabric hanger

into the carrier in the REAR channel (see No. 1).

Front Channel

Rear Channel

Front
Carrier

Screw

Center Channel

Rear Carrier

Center

3. Insert the left side of
the fabric hanger into
the front carrier.

2. Put the center guide into
the center channel
(17" panels only).

Guide

1. Insert the right side of
the fabric hanger into
the rear carrier.

■ If you have 17" panels, slide the center guide into the center channel in the headrail

(see No. 2).

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INSTALLATION

■ Gently twist the fabric hanger outward and insert the LEFT side of the fabric hanger into the

carrier in the FRONT channel (see No. 3).

IMPORTANT: After you have installed the fi rst panel, verify that the fl ush end cap on the
bottom weight is on the LEFT side. The fl at side of the bottom weight should face the room.

Left Stack/Left Facing

Bottom Weight

Flush End Cap

Window

Headrail (Top View)

Room

■ Continue installing panels, rear channel fi rst. The last panel you will install will be marked

“FRONT PANEL — INSTALL LAST.”

IMPORTANT: This panel has two fl ush end caps on the bottom weight.

■ Test traverse using the wand or cord loop.

Split Stack/Right Facing

IMPORTANT: Use the wand or cord loop to traverse the unit open and closed to test for proper
operation.

■ Use the wand or cord loop to traverse the carriers to the stacked position.

■ Manually stack the half of the free carriers in the front channel to the left end and the other

half to the right end. Reposition these carriers as needed while installing each panel.

■ Locate the panel (you had previously set aside) marked “REAR PANEL — INSTALL FIRST”.

You will have one for the RIGHT side and another for the LEFT side. This is the fi rst panel to
install.

■ Locate the temporary plastic fabric hanger installed in the headrail. You will install the fi rst

panel into the same carriers. Remember the carriers into which the hanger is installed,
remove the temporary hanger. Twist it gently to remove.

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INSTALLATION

■ With the front side of the rear panel facing you, insert the LEFT side of the fabric hanger

into the carrier in the REAR channel (see No. 1).

Front Channel

Rear Channel

Rear Carrier

1. Insert the left side of
the fabric hanger into
the rear carrier.

Center

Channel

Center Guide

2. Put the center guide into
the center channel
(17" panels only).

Screw

Front Carrier

3. Insert the right side of
the fabric hanger into
the front carrier.

■ If you have 17" panels, slide the center guide into the center channel in the headrail

(see No. 2).

■ Gently twist the fabric hanger outward and insert the RIGHT side of the fabric hanger into

the carrier in the FRONT channel (see No. 3).

IMPORTANT: After you have installed the fi rst panel, verify that the fl ush end cap on the
bottom weight is on the right side. The fl at side of the bottom weight should face the room.

Right Stack/Right Facing

Headrail (Top View)

Window

Room

Bottom Weight

Flush End Cap

■ Continue installing panels, rear channel fi rst. The last panel you install will be marked

“FRONT PANEL — INSTALL LAST”. You will have one for the RIGHT side and another for
the LEFT side.

IMPORTANT: This panel has two fl ush end caps on the bottom weight.

■ Test traverse using the wand or cord loop.

■ Continue with the stack on the left, and ensure the carriers have been traversed to the left,

and the free carriers in the front channel have been stacked to the left.

■ Locate the panel (you had previously set aside) marked “REAR PANEL — INSTALL FIRST”.

You will have one for the RIGHT side and another for the LEFT side. This is the fi rst panel to
install.

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INSTALLATION

■ Locate the temporary plastic fabric hanger installed in the headrail. You will install the fi rst

panel into the same carriers. Remember the carriers into which the hanger is installed,
remove the temporary hanger. Twist it gently to remove.

■ With the front side of the rear panel facing you, insert the LEFT side of the fabric hanger

into the carrier in the REAR channel (see No. 1).

Left Stack/Right Facing

Front Channel

Rear
Carrier

1. Insert the left side of
the fabric hanger into
the rear carrier.

Center
Channel

Center Guide

2. Put the center guide into
the center channel
(17" panels only).

Front Carrier

Rear Channel

3. Insert the right side of
the fabric hanger into
the front carrier.

■ If you have 17" panels, slide the center guide into the center channel in the headrail

(see No. 2).

■ Gently twist the fabric hanger inward and insert the RIGHT side of the fabric hanger into the

carrier in the FRONT channel (see No. 3).

IMPORTANT: After you have installed the fi rst panel, verify that the fl ush end cap on the
bottom weight is on the LEFT side. The fl at side of the bottom weight should face the
window.

Left Stack/Right Facing

Bottom Weight

Flush End Cap

Window

Headrail (Top View)

Room

■ Continue installing panels, REAR channel fi rst. The last panel for the right stack will be

marked “FRONT PANEL — INSTALL LAST”. You will have one for the RIGHT side and
another for the LEFT side.

IMPORTANT: This panel has two fl ush end caps on the bottom weight.

■ Test traverse using the wand or cord loop.

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INSTALLATION

Split Stack/Left Facing

IMPORTANT: Use the wand or cord loop to traverse the unit open and closed to test for proper
operation.

■ Use the wand or cord loop to traverse the carriers to the stacked position.

■ Manually stack the half of the free carriers in the front channel to the left end and the other

half to the right end. Reposition these carriers as needed while installing each panel.

■ Locate the panel marked “REAR PANEL — INSTALL FIRST”. You will have one for the

RIGHT side and another for the LEFT side. This is the fi rst panel to install.

■ Locate the temporary plastic fabric hanger installed in the headrail. You will install the fi rst

panel into the same carriers. Remember the carriers into which the hanger is installed,
remove the temporary hanger. Twist it gently to remove.

■ With the front side of the rear panel facing you, insert the LEFT side of the fabric hanger

into the carrier in the FRONT channel (see No. 1).

Right Stack/Left Facing

Front Channel

Rear Channel

Front Carrier

1. Insert the left side of
the fabric hanger into
the front carrier.

Center Channel

Center

Guide

2. Put the center guide into
the center channel
(17" panels only).

Rear Carrier

3. Insert the right side of
the fabric hanger into
the rear carrier.

■ If you have 17" panels, slide the center guide into the center channel in the headrail

(see No. 2).

■ Gently twist the fabric hanger inward and insert the RIGHT side of the fabric hanger into the

carrier in the REAR channel (see No. 3).

IMPORTANT: After you have installed the fi rst panel, verify that the fl ush end cap on the
bottom weight is on the LEFT side. The fl at side of the bottom weight should face the
window.

Right Stack/Left Facing

Headrail (Top View)

Window

Room

Bottom Weight

Flush End Cap

37

INSTALLATION

■ Continue installing panels, FRONT channel fi rst. The last panel you install will be marked

“FRONT PANEL — INSTALL LAST”. You will have one for the RIGHT side and another for
the LEFT side.

IMPORTANT: This panel has two fl ush end caps on the bottom weight.

■ Test traverse (use the wand or cord loop).

■ Continue with the stack on the right, and ensure the carriers have been traversed to the

right, and the free carriers in the front channel have been stacked to the right.

■ Locate the panel (you had previously set aside) marked “REAR PANEL — INSTALL FIRST”.

You will have one for the RIGHT side and another for the LEFT side. This is the fi rst panel to
install.

■ Locate the temporary plastic fabric hanger installed in the headrail. You will install the fi rst

panel into the same carriers. Remember the carriers into which the hanger is installed,
remove the temporary hanger. Twist it gently to remove.

■ With the front side of the rear panel facing you, insert the RIGHT side of the fabric hanger

into the carrier in the REAR channel (see No. 1).

Front Channel

Rear Channel

Front

Screw

Carrier

3. Insert the left side of
the fabric hanger into
the front carrier.

Center Channel

2. Put the center guide into
the center channel
(17" panels only).

Rear Carrier

Center

Guide

1. Insert the right side of
the fabric hanger into
the rear carrier.

■ If you have 17" panels, slide the center guide into the center channel in the headrail

(see No. 2).

■ Gently twist the fabric hanger inward and insert the LEFT side of the fabric hanger into the

carrier in the FRONT channel (see No. 3).

IMPORTANT: After you have installed the fi rst panel, verify that the fl ush end cap on the
bottom weight is on the LEFT side. The fl at side of the bottom weight should face the room.

Left Stack/Left Facing

Bottom Weight

Flush End Cap

Window

Headrail (Top View)

Room

38

INSTALLATION

■ Continue installing panels, REAR channel fi rst. The last panel you will install will be marked

“FRONT PANEL — INSTALL LAST”. You will have one for the RIGHT side and another for
the LEFT side.

IMPORTANT: This panel has two fl ush end caps on the bottom weight.

■ Test traverse using the wand or cord loop.

Connect the Bottom Weights

Once you are satisfi ed with the operation, connect the bottom weights together. The bottom
weights interconnect to stabilize the panels. Each bottom weight has a snap slide on the back
side, which connects to the adjacent bottom weight.

■ Use the wand or the cord loop to traverse the panels closed.

■ Starting at the back panel, push the snap slide of the next panel into the slot of the snap

slide end cap of the back panel (behind it). It should snap into place.

■ Progressing across the track, continue connecting the snap slide of each panel to the snap

slide end cap of the panel behind it.

■ Once all panels have been connected, carefully check the operation of the track by

traversing the panels open and closed.

■ If you experience any binding at the bottom, spray a small amount of silicone spray in the

groove on the back of the bottom weight.

REAR VIEW

Push Snap Slide
into Slot of Snap

Slide End Cap

Snap Slide End Cap

Slot

Snap Slide

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INSTALLATION

Install the Room Divider Kit (Optional)

IMPORTANT: The fl oor bracket and
snap slide can be mounted to the fl oor
in a position to hold the panels in directly
beneath the headrail. Once mounted, the
snap slide is free to move up and down
in its slot and can be attached to the last
movingpanel. The wall plate and ball end
cap keep the panel adjacent to the wall
inplace.

■ Locate the panel that will be adjacent

to the wall.

Wall Plate

Snap Slide

Ball End Cap

Floor Bracket

Panel Adjacent to Wall

Wall
Plate

■ Remove the end cap pin from the

bottomweight.

40

Floor Bracket

End Cap Pin

■ Pull out the bottom weight fl at end cap

(next to the wall).

■ Install the ball end cap in the end of the

bottom weight.

■ Reinstall the end cap pin.

INSTALLATION

■ Be sure the bottom weight is free hanging

to determine where the ball end cap aligns
on the wall.

■ Align the wall plate with the ball end cap,

and secure it to the wall with two #4 fl at
head screws (and anchors if necessary).

■ Insert the ball end cap into the slot in the

wall plate.

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INSTALLATION

■ Insert the snap slide into the fl oor

bracket by aligning the slot of the
bracket with the grooves in the snap
slide. Be sure that the clip portion sits
inside the slot of the fl oor bracket. This
will allow the snap slide to slip into the
groove in the back of the panel bottom
weight if desired.

IMPORTANT: When the snap slide is snapped to the bottom weight, the panels will only
traverse the distance of one panel (see the fi gure on page 40). To completely traverse
the panels, disconnect the snap slide from the bottom weight.

■ Determine where you want the fl oor

bracket placed (somewhere along the fi rst
panel, see the fi gure on page 40).

■ Secure it in place with #6 fl at

headscrews.

Clip Inside Bracket

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Operate the Panels

Cord Loop Operation

■ Pull down on the FRONT cord

to stack the panels.

■ Pull down on the REAR

cord to close the panels.

OPERATION

Wand Operation

■ Pull the wand toward the

opposite side of the
headrail to stack the
panels.

■ Pull the wand to the other

side to close the panels.

43

OPERATION

Adjustments

Adjust the Cord Length

The length of the cord can be shortened to allow you to attach the Universal Cord Tensioner
(UCT) in the desired position on the wall.

■ Mount the UCT to the wall in the desiredposition. Refer to the UCT installation kit for

instructions.

■ Pull each cord on the cord driver until you identify the one

that does NOT move the carriers when pulled. This is the
cord that can be adjusted.

IMPORTANT: The end to shorten will be dotted with a
black permanent marker (cannot be done on cocoa or
black cords).

IMPORTANT: Split stack panels have two cord drivers.
You must locate the cord driver WITHOUT the screw.

Dot

Cord Driver Without Screw

Cord Driver

■ Using needle nose pliers, pull the cord knot from the cord driver (located in the headrail).

■ Pull out the cord until it is taut and the cord loop moves easily through the cordtensioner. If

the cord is not taut, it will not move through the cord tensioner.

■ Mark the top of the cord close to the corddriver

(cannot be done on cocoa or black cords).

■ Remove the UCT from the bracket orwall.

■ Tie a double knot at the mark on the cord and let it retract

into the cord driver.

■ Re-attach the UCT to the wall to ensure the cord is taut

and cord loop moves easily through the UCT. Repeat
steps above to adjust further, ifnecessary.

■ Once the cord is adjusted, cut the excess cord below the

knot hanging from the cord driver.

44

OPERATION

Adjust/Shorten Fabric Panel Length

CAUTION: Some units may not be able to reuse the plastic adhesive strip mentioned in this
process. If the strip will not stick in the new location, contact your Hunter Douglas dealer for a
replacement.

■ Measure and record the amount you want to shorten on a panel. Refer to this information

for any remaining panels you want to shorten.

■ If the bottom weights were connected together, disconnect them.

■ Carefully remove the panel by releasing the fabric hanger from the carriers. See “Remove

the Panels” on page 53.

■ Place the panel on a clean, fl at working surface. If it is not possible to spread the panel out

fl at, then carefully roll the panel up around the hanger (or preferably the shipping core), so
that the bottom weight is accessible.

■ Use a small fl at-blade screwdriver

to remove the end cap pin in the
bottomweight.

■ Slide out the snap slide end cap from

the bottomweight.

■ Slide the panel out of the bottom weight.

IMPORTANT: Note the folded fl ap at the
bottom of the panel and how it is folded.

Snap Slide End Cap End Cap Pin

45

OPERATION

■ Unfold the fabric and carefully remove the

plastic strip from the panel. Save it for
lateruse.

■ Holding the bottom end of the panel fl at,

mark the distance (previously recorded)
at several locations across the bottom of
the panel. Using a straight-edge, draw a
line connecting thesemarks.

■ Using a sharp pair of scissors, carefully cut straight across each panel along the line to

remove the desired length from each panel.

■ Replace the previously removed plastic adhesive strip along the bottom of the panel,

aligning the strip with the bottom edge of the panel. Push on the plastic adhesive strip so it
adheres to thepanel.

■ Carefully crease the panel along the upper edge of the strip.

IMPORTANT: Make sure there are no ripples in the fabric panel.

■ Holding the folded panel and plastic

strip, carefully insert the panel into
the bottom weight until it is fully
seated within the bottom weight.

CAUTION: Be careful NOT to pull on
the fabric, as it can cause permanent
distortion or damage.

■ Re-install the snap slide end cap.

46

OPERATION

■ Insert the end cap pins back into in the

bottom weight and press intoplace.

■ Reinstall the fabric panel into

theheadrail.

■ Repeat this process for the other panels.

■ Reconnect the bottom weights if

required.

■ Using the wand or cord loop, traverse the

shade open and closed to test for proper
operation.

Straighten Panel Fabric from Bottom Weight

If the panel fabric is creased or wrinkled at the bottom it can be adjusted and straightened.

CAUTION: Units made with the fabrics Point South, Del Sol, and Diamond Head may not be
able to reuse the plastic adhesive strip mentioned in this process. If the strip will not stick in the
new location, contact your Hunter Douglas dealer for a replacement.

■ Use a small fl at-blade screwdriver to

remove the end cap pin in the bottom
weight of the affected panel.

■ Slide out the snap slide end cap from the

bottom weight.

■ Slide the panel out of the bottom weight.

Snap Slide

End Cap

End Cap Pin

47

OPERATION

■ Check the fold and the position of the

plastic adhesive strip.

■ To adjust, remove the plastic adhesive

strip, adjust the fabric.

■ Reattach the plastic adhesive strip,

aligning it with the exact edge of
thepanel.

■ Crease the fabric tightly along the strip.

Do not fold more than the width of the
plastic adhesive strip.

■ Slide the panel back into the bottom

weight, making sure the plastic adhesive
strip fi ts in the groove in thetrack.

■ Inspect the panel for folds or wrinkles.

■ Once satisfi ed with the adjustment, slide

the snap slide end cap back into the end
of the bottomweight.

48

OPERATION

■ Insert the end cap pin back into place in

the bottom weight and press to secure it.

Change the Control Side (For Wand-Control Panels)

IMPORTANT: While these instructions show the headrail not installed, the wand control side
change can be done just as easily with the unit fully installed.

■ Pull the wand sleeve down the wand to

expose the metal J-hook.

Wand Sleeve

■ Disconnect the J-hook from the

wanddriver.

J-Hook

49

OPERATION

■ Connect the J-hook to the wand driver on

the other side of the headrail.

■ Slide the wand sleeve up the wand over

the J-hook.

Wand Driver

50

Troubleshooting

OPERATION

Problem

Solution

Problem

Solution

How to determine unit panel orientation (whether it was made as right or left
facing).

The carriers in the headrail (where the panels hook in) will be WHITE for a right­facing headrail, and GRAY for a left-facing headrail. Panels will fall out of the
headrail if installed improperly from the purchased confi guration.

For cord loop panels only: the panel does not traverse or does not traverse
easily.

Check that the Universal Cord Tensioner is installed properly and the cord moves
freely through it.

Check that the panel is installed correctly. The panels should be angled
compared to the track, with each panel hanger connected to a carrier in both
the front and back channels.

Check that the bottom snap slides are installed correctly and operating correctly.
The weights should slide together easily when connected using the snap slide.

Check that the installation brackets are level, and the attached mounting clips
are aligned.

Check that there are no obstructions to the movement of the panels, such as a
cord caught in the brackets.

Lightly spray dry silicon lubricant inside the rail channels, as needed.

Problem

Solution

The stack side isincorrect.

Remove the panels and store fl at on a clean surface. Reverse the headrail then
re-install the headrail, panels, and cord tensioner. Refer to the Universal Cord
Tensioner Installation Instructions for cord tensioner installation. Lastly, change
the wand side if necessary.

IMPORTANT: Reversing the headrail will change the stack side only, not the
panel orientation.

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OPERATION

Problem

Solution

Problem

Solution

The panel does not hang correctly.

Check that the panel is installed correctly. Panels should be angled compared
to the track, with each panel hanger connected to a carrier in both the front and
backchannels.

Check that the headrail is level.

Check that the bottom weight snap slides are installed and operating correctly.
The bottom weights should slide together easily when connected using the snap
slides.

Check that there are no obstructions to the movement of the panels.

Check that the Universal Cord Tensioner (if not wand control) is installed properly
and that the cord does not interfere with the hanging panel.

Wrinkling and folds in the panel fabric, due to packaging, will usually drop out
within a few days. See Straighten Panel Fabric From Bottom Weight on page 49,
for adjustment, ifnecessary.

For cord loop panels only: the Universal Cord Tensioner has climbed to the
headrail.

Pull down on the spring to relieve tension and pull the universal cord tensioner
to the bottom of the cord loop. Properly mount the cord tensioner. See “Attach
the Universal Cord Tensioner (Cord Loop Units Only)” on page 29.

Problem

Solution

Problem

Solution

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For cord loop panels only: the UCT grabs onto the cord uponoperation.

Check that the Universal Cord Tensioner is mounted properly. Reinstall, if
necessary.

The panels are too long.

See “Adjust/Shorten Fabric Panel Length” on page 45.

Removal Procedures

Release the Universal Cord Tensioner

■ Remove the screw securing the Universal Cord Tensioner (UCT) to its installation bracket to

release it.

Remove the Panels

■ Disconnect the bottom weights by gently pulling them apart.

■ Grasp the panel hanger on the sides.

■ Gently twist the panel hanger and pull downward to release the hooks from the carriers.

Right Facing/Right Stack Shown — All Others Are Similar

1. Gently Twist Panel
Hanger

CARE

Hanger

Remove the Optional Valance

Standard Valance

■ Release the bottom of the

valance from the lower tab on
the valance bracket by pushing
up on the tab.

■ Gently pull the bottom of

the valance away from the
installation bracket to remove
the valance from the upper tab.

Fabric Valance

■ Gently pull the fabric valance assembly straight

out from the headrail, freeing it from the fabric
valancebrackets.

Wall

2. Pull Down to
Release Hooks

Room

Push Up on Tab

Fabric Valance Bracket

1

Release

3

2

Remove

Top

Wall

Room

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CARE

Remove the Headrail

■ Locate the release tab on the mountingclip.

■ Firmly grasp the headrail.

■ Push up on the release tab to

release the headrail. Repeat for each
mountingclip.

■ Lift the headrail free from the

mountingclips.

Mounting Clip

Release Tab

Headrail

Remove Panels with Fabric-Wrapped Large Cassette

One-Piece Headrail and Fabric-Wrapped Large Cassette

■ Insert the tip of a fl at head screwdriver into the

screwdriver slot provided on the bracket.

■ Press down to release the cassette.

Push Up

on Tab

Remove

Headrail

Room

■ Roll the cassette forward and then down

to remove.

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Insert a

screwdriver

to release

the cassette.

Installation

Wall

Bracket

2

1

Front Lip

Release

Pull

Fabric-Wrapped
Large Cassette

CARE

Spliced Headrail and Fabric-Wrapped Large Cassette

CAUTION: To avoid damage to the headrail and large fabric-covered cassette, one person
should handle each section.

■ Locate the release tab on the

mountingclips.

■ Firmly grasp the headrail.

■ Push up on the release tab to release the

headrail. Repeat for each mountingclip.

■ Lift the headrail free from the

mountingclips.

Wall

Fabric-Wrapped
Large Cassette

2

Pull Headrail Down

Release

Tab

1

Push Release

Tab Up to

Release

■ Insert the tip of a fl at head screwdriver into the

screwdriver slot provided on the bracket.

■ Press down to release the cassette.

Insert a

screwdriver

to release

the cassette.

■ Roll the cassette forward and then down

to remove.

Wall

Installation

Bracket

2

1

Front Lip

Release

Pull

Fabric-Wrapped
Large Cassette

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CARE

Cleaning Procedures

Dusting

■ Regular light dusting with a feather duster is all the cleaning that is needed in most

circumstances.

Vacuuming

■ Use a hand-held vacuum with low suction for more thorough dust removal.

Spot-Cleaning

■ Dampen a clean cloth with a solution of warm water and a mild detergent then wring it out.

■ Dab the spot with the dampened cloth until it is gone.

CAUTION: Keep all cleaning solutions away from the headrail system. Skyline
headrail should never be ultrasonically cleaned, injection/extraction cleaned, steam cleaned,
or immersed in water.

CAUTION: Do not steam panels in an attempt to remove wrinkles or cupping.

®

fabrics and

Compressed Air or Hair Dryer

■ Use to blow dust off the panels. Use a hair dryer on a cool setting.

Standard Skyline Metal Valance Cleaning

■ Wipe the valance with a damp cloth and a mild detergent solution.

Skyline Fabric-Wrapped Large Cassette Cleaning

■ Follow the same directions above for the fabric panels.

Product Notes and Disclaimers

■ Actual fabric color may vary slightly from the samples. All variations are within

established industry standards.

■ While opaque fabrics are blackout, due to the inherent light gaps between each panel,

the application is room darkening, not blackout.

■ Fabrics that contain patterns, stripes or rows when hung as panels will create random

alignment from panel to panel.

■ Many of the fabrics are fairly lightweight and will have varying levels of panel

movement when installed near air-conditioning vents or windows.

■ Depending on room conditions, wrinkles in product resulting from packaging should

hang out.

■ The standard panel overlap will prevent most tangling of panels. Based on individual

room conditions, some panel tangling may occur.

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CHILD SAFETY

Warning

WARNING

For more safety information call 1-888-501-8364
in the U.S. or 1-866-662-0666 in Canada.

Young children can STRANGLE in cord loops. They can also wrap cords around their
necks and STRANGLE.

■ Always keep cords out of the reach of children.

■ Move cribs, playpens and other furniture away from cords. Children can climb

furniture to get to cords.

Cord Loop Panels

■ Attach the cord tensioner on the cord loop to the wall or window

casement. See “Attach the Universal Cord Tensioner (Cord Loop
Units Only)” on page 29. This can prevent children from pulling
cord loops around their necks.

■ Hunter Douglas provides a cord tensioner installation kit with

instructions for attaching the cord tensioner. For the shade to
operate properly, the cord tensioner must be correctly mounted
andsecured.

■ Fasteners provided in this kit may not be appropriate for all

mounting surfaces. Use appropriate anchors for the mounting
surface conditions.

■ Only Hunter Douglas supplied cord tensioners and hardware should be used.

Replacement parts may be obtained by contacting the Hunter Douglas Customer
Information Center at 1-888-501-8364.

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The Hunter Douglas® Lifetime Guarantee is an expression of our desire to provide a thoroughly satisfying
experience when selecting, purchasing and living with your window fashion products. If you are not thoroughly
satisfied, simply contact Hunter Douglas at [phone] or visit hunterdouglas.com. In support of this policy
of consumer satisfaction, we offer our Lifetime Limited Warranty as described below.

COVERED

BY A LIFETIME LIMITED WA RR AN TY

• Hunter Douglas window fashion products are
covered for defects in materials, workmanship
or failure to operate for as long as the original
retail purchaser owns the product (unless shorter
periods are provided below).

• All internal mechanisms.

• Components and brackets.

• Fabric delamination.

• Operational cords for a full 7 years from the
date of purchase.

• Repairs and/or replacements will be made with
like or similar parts or products.

• Hunter Douglas motorization components are
covered for 5 years from the date of purchase.

• Any conditions caused by normal wear and tear.

• Abuse, accidents, misuse or alterations to the

• Exposure to the elements (sun damage, wind,

• Failure to follow our instructions with respect

• Shipping charges, cost of removal and reinstallation.

NOT COVERED

BY A LIFETIME LIMITED WA RR A NT Y

product.

water/moisture) and discoloration or fading
over time.

to measurement, proper installation, cleaning
or maintenance.

Hunter Douglas (or its licensed fabricator/distributor) will repair or replace the

window fashion product or components found to be defective.

TO OBTA IN WARRANTY SERVICE

1. Contact your original dealer (place of purchase) for warrant y assistance.

2. Visit hunterdouglas.com for additional warranty information, frequently asked questions and access to service locations.

3. Contact Hunter Douglas at [phone] for technical support, certain parts free of charge, for assistance in obtaining
warranty service or for further explanation of our warranty.

NOTE : In no event shall Hunter Douglas or its licensed fabricators/distributors be liable or responsible for incidental

or consequential damages or for any other indirect damage, loss, cost or expense. Some states do not allow the exclusion or
limitation of incidental or consequential damages, so the above exclusion or limitation may not apply to you. This warranty
gives you specific legal rights, and you may also have other rights which vary from state to state.

Different warranty periods and terms apply for commercial products and applications.

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