HunterDouglas Vignette, Vignette EasyRise, Vignette UltraGlide, Vignette LiteRise Installation Operation Care

Installation • Operation • Care

Vignette® Modern Roman Shades

Tiered™ Style

EasyRise™, LiteRise®, and UltraGlide

Operating Systems

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CONTENTS

Getting Started:

Product View — Vignette® Tiered™ Style Shades .................................1

Product View — Vignette Tiered Style Top-Down/Bottom-Up Shades ....2

Tools and Fasteners Needed ..............................................................3

Installation:

Installation Overview .........................................................................4

Mount the Installation Brackets — Inside Mount .................................5

Mount the Installation Brackets — Outside Mount ..............................6

Mount the Installation Brackets — EndMount ....................................8

Install the Shade ...............................................................................8

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Attach the Universal Cord Tensioner — EasyRise

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Cord Adjustment — UltraGlide

Shades Only ......................................9

Shades Only .........9

Attach the Magnetic Hold-Down Brackets (Optional) .........................10

Operation:

Operate the Shade .........................................................................11

Troubleshooting ..............................................................................13

Care:

Removing the Shade .......................................................................15

Cleaning Procedures .......................................................................15

Child Safety:

Cord Loop Shades ...........................................................................17

Warning .........................................................................................17

Questions?
Call the Hunter Douglas Customer Information Center at
1-888-501-8364.

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Product View — Tiered™ Style Shades

Caps

F

ensioner

GETTING STARTED

Installation Brackets

Cord
Loop

Cord

T

and

Bracket

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EasyRise

abric-Covered

Headrail

End

Handle

Not Shown: Two-On-One Headrail Shade

LiteRise

UltraGlide

Magnetic Hold-Down Bracket

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(Optional)

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GETTING STARTED

assel

Caps

Product View — Tiered™ Style Top-Down/Bottom-Up Shades

Installation

Brackets

Headrail

Middle Rail

T

End

Handle

Tensioner

LiteRise

Top-Down/Bottom Up

Cord
Loop

Cord

and

Bracket

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UltraGlide

Top-Down/Bottom Up

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EasyRise

Top-Down/Bottom Up

Magnetic

Hold-Down

Bracket

(Optional)

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GETTING STARTED

Each Extension Bracket)

Thank you for purchasing Hunter Douglas Vignette® Tiered™ Modern Roman Shades. With
proper installation, operation and care, your new shades will provide years of beauty and
performance.

Please thoroughly review this instruction booklet and the enclosed packing list before beginning
the installation. If your shade has a protective plastic cover on the fabric-covered headrail, keep
the plastic in place until the shade is installed.

Tools and Fasteners Needed

■ Flat blade and Phillips screwdrivers

■ Measuring tape and pencil

■ Level (laser level is recommended)

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■ Power drill,

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

■ #6 Hex Head Screws (Provided). Two 1

■ Longer Hex Head Screws (Not Provided). If using spacer blocks, use #6 screws long

enough for a secure attachment. Add

■ Speed Nuts and Screws (Provided). Extension brackets come with speed nuts and screws.

■ Drywall Anchors (Not Provided). Use drywall anchors when mounting into drywall.

/32" drill bit, and 1/4" hex driver

1

/2" length for each spacer block.

1

/2" screws are provided per installation bracket.

#6 x 11/2"

Hex Head Screw

(Provided)

Longer #6 Hex Head Screw

for Use with Spacer Blocks

(Not Provided)

Speed Nut
and Screw

(Two Provided with

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INSTALLATION

Installation

Molding

Installation Overview

■ Your order will include the correct number of installation brackets for your shade width, as

shown in the table below.

Bracket

Shade Width

12" – 38" 2

1

/8" – 72" 3

38

1

/8" – 96" 4

72

961/8" – 120" 5

1

/8" – 140" 6

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Mounting Types and Window Terminology

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

Head Jamb

Brackets
Required

Jamb Jamb

Collectively, the sill and

jambs are called the
“window casement.”

Sill

Inside Mount

Shade fits within
window opening.

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

➤ Inside Mount — Page 5

➤ Outside Mount — Page 6

➤ End Mount — Page 8

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Outside Mount

Shade mounts outside

window opening.

INSTALLATION

Installation Brackets

2"

Fully Recessed

Mounting Depth

Standard Tiered Fabric = 23/4"

Tiered Architella Fabric = 3"

Raised Folds

Mount the Installation Brackets — Inside Mount

■ Mark 2" from each jamb for bracket location.

➤ If more than two installation brackets came with your order, space additional bracket(s)

evenly between the two end brackets. Mount into wood whenever possible.

2"

Jambs

Space Evenly

Space Evenly

■ Center the brackets on your marks and mark the location of the screw holes.

➤ The minimum casement depth

required for installation brackets
(including the rear fabric fold

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clearance) is 1

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Tiered

/8" for standard

or 17/8" for Tiered Architella®.

➤ The minimum casement depth

required for a fully recessed mountis

3

/4" for standard Tiered or 3" for

2
Tiered Architella.

➤ For rear fabric fold clearance, there

3

must be
bracket for standard Tiered or 1"

/4" clearance behind the

Standard Vignette

Tiered

clearance behind the bracket
for Tiered Architella.

3

/4"

IMPORTANT: The front edges of the
installation brackets must be aligned to
eachother.

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■ Drill the screw holes using a

/32" drill bit.

CAUTION: Use drywall anchors when
mounting into drywall.

■ Use a level to check that the mounting surface is level.

Shim the brackets if necessary.

■ Attach the installation brackets using the screws provided.

2"

Jambs

Vignette Tiered

Architella

1"

Proceed to “Install the Shade” on page8.

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INSTALLATION

Headrail End Marks

End Mark

Mount the Installation Brackets — Outside Mount

IMPORTANT: Spacer blocks are recommended to project the installation brackets away from
the mounting surface for rear fabric clearance. Add

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Architella

.

■ Center the shade over the window opening at the desired height. Use a pencil to lightly mark

each end of the headrail on the mounting surface.

➤ Alternatively, measure the width of the headrail and use that width to mark the headrail

end points over the window opening.

■ Mark 2" from each end of the headrail.

➤ If more than two installation brackets came with your order, space them evenly between

the two end brackets and mark their location. Mount into wood whenever possible.

3

/4" for standard Tiered™ or 1" for Tiered

2" 2"

Window Opening

Space EvenlySpace Evenly

■ Center the brackets on your marks, then mark each of the screwholes.

➤ A minimum 1" flat vertical surface is required to mount the brackets.

➤ The top of the installation brackets or extension brackets should be at the desired shade

height. The brackets should be level and aligned.

➤ When using extension brackets, mark two screw holes per bracket.

CAUTION: The rear of the brackets must be flush against a flat mounting surface. Do not
mount brackets oncurved molding.

Headrail

2"

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INSTALLATION

Spacer

Installation

■ Drill the screw holes using a 3/32" drill bit.

CAUTION: Use drywall anchors when mounting into drywall.

■ Attach the installation or extension brackets using the screws provided.

IMPORTANT: The front edges of the installation brackets must be level and aligned to
each other.

■ If using the recommended spacer blocks, first

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attach the installation bracket to a

/2" spacer
block before stacking additional spacer blocks
together.

➤ Insert the legs of the installation bracket into

the tabs on the spacer block.

➤ Then rotate the installation bracket back.

■ Attach the spacer blocks/installation bracket

to a flat vertical mounting surface with
#6mounting screws long enough for asecure
installation.

1

➤ A maximum of 1

/2" of spacer blocks per

installation bracket is allowed.

■ If using extension brackets, attach an installation

bracket to the underside of each extension
bracket using the provided screws and speed nuts.

Proceed to “Install the Shade” on page8.

blocks may

be stacked.

Blocks

Spacer

Tab

Tab

Bracket

Speed Nut

Screw

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INSTALLATION

Front of the bracket

into the bracket.

Mount the Installation Brackets — EndMount

End mount the headrail when conventional mounting techniques will not work — for example,
in an arched window. Allow for rear fabric clearance.

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■ Mount the extension brackets on a surface at least 1

➤ The top of the extension brackets should be at the

desired shade height. The brackets should be level
and aligned.

CAUTION: The rear of the extension brackets must
be flush against a flat mounting surface. Do not
mount the extension brackets onthe curved surface
of the arch opening.

■ Mark two screw holes per bracket.

■ Attach the extension brackets using the screwsprovided.

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

■ Attach the installation brackets to the underside of the extension brackets using the

provided screws and speednuts.

CAUTION: Both brackets must be installed at the same depth and height.

/2" wide.

Speed

Nut

Screw

11/2"

Minimum

Proceed to “Install the Shade” below.

Install the Shade

■ Peel back the top edge of the protective covering from the top of the headrail.

■ Lower the fabric about 6" before installing the shade.

IMPORTANT: To avoid damage to the fabric, make sure the fabric is not caught between
the headrail and the installation bracket.

■ Position the shade so that the front faces you.

■ Slip the headrail into the installation

brackets so the front of the bracket slides
under the front groove on the top of
theheadrail.

■ Gently roll the back of the headrail up and

push back to snap it into the bracket.

■ Remove the protective covering from the

headrail.

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fits under groove.

Bracket

Headrail

Back of the

headrail snaps

INSTALLATION

Screw

Hole

Indicator

Line

Attach the Universal Cord Tensioner — EasyRise™ Shades Only

Before you proceed, you must first slide the cord tensioner(s) 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(s) according to the instructions

provided with the Universal Cord Tensioner Installation Kit.

WARNING: It is imperative that the cord tensioner(s) 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 shade will not operate properly unless the cord tensioner(s)
is secured. A Universal Cord Tensioner Installation Kit has been included
with your shade. Follow the instructions in the kit to correctly secure the
cordtensioner(s).

Cord Adjustment — UltraGlide® Shades Only

Adjusting the tassel to eye level will decrease the amount of pulls needed to raise and lower
theshade. This will also enhance child and pet safety.

To Shorten the Tassel Cord

■ Grasp both parts of the tassel (the colored cover and the

frosted body).

■ Squeeze the tassel cover with your thumb and forefinger

(at the “s” in the HunterDouglas logo).

■ Separate and slide the tassel cover off from the tassel body.

■ Pull out the knotted end of the tasselcord.

■ Tie the cord at the desired shorter length using a double knot.

■ Trim the tassel cord below the knot.

■ Pull the trimmed knot up inside the tassel.

■ Squeeze the tassel cover while sliding it back onto the tassel body.

IMPORTANT: After reassembling, be sure there are no gaps between the two components.
Check that they do not pull apart easily. The tassel cover should be securely seated into the
tassel body.

Tassel

Cover

Tassel

Body

Tassel

Cord

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INSTALLATION

Outside Mount

Inside Mount

Adjust the

Attach the Magnetic Hold-Down Brackets (Optional)

■ Lower the shade until it is fully lowered.

■ Attach the magnetic hold-down bracket onto the bottom rail just

inside the end cap, oriented as shown.

■ Mark the screw location using one of the mounting options shown

below.

➤ The screw should be placed in the middle of the channel. This

will allow for adjustment.

Preferred Alternate

Hold-Down

Bracket

End
Cap

■ Drill the screw holes using a

CAUTION: Use drywall anchors when mounting into drywall.

■ Attach the hold-down brackets to the mounting surface using

the screws provided.

■ If necessary, adjust the bracket height by loosening the screw and

sliding the bracket up or down.

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Preferred Alternate

3

/32" drill bit.

bracket

using the

channel.

Operate the Shade

Lower Raise

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EasyRise

To Lower the Shade:

■ Pull down on the rear cord of the cord loop to lower the shade.

To Raise the Shade:

■ Pull down on the front cord of the cord loop to raise the shade.

Top-Down/Bottom-Up Shades:

■ The left cord controls the bottom rail. The right cord controls

LiteRise® Shades

To Lower the Shade:

■ Slowly and steadily pull down on the bottom rail handle.

To Raise the Shade:

■ Slowly and steadily push up on the bottom rail handle. Allow

Top-Down/Bottom-Up Shades:

■ Raise or lower the middle rail by slowly and steadily pushing

Shades

IMPORTANT: If the cord tensioner moves with the cord, you
have not secured it to the wall or window frame. You must do
so for the shade to operate properly. See the Universal Cord
Tensioner Installation Instructions in the kit included with
yourshade.

the middle rail.

IMPORTANT: You must first lower the bottom rail before
lowering the middle rail. Likewise, you must first raise the middle rail before raising the
bottom rail.

the shade to stack evenly.

up or pulling down on the middle rail handle.

IMPORTANT: You must first lower the bottom rail before
lowering the middle rail. Likewise, you must first raise the
middle rail before raising the bottom rail.

OPERATION

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OPERATION

To Lower:

Pull the cord

toward the

center, click

and release.

Allow the cord to retract between strokes.

To stop the shade while lowering, move the cord
back toward the vertical position and give a slight
downward pull, engaging the locking mechanism.

UltraGlide® Shades

CAUTION: To avoid damage to the shade or personal injury, do not let go of the cord until it is
fully retracted.

To Lower the Shade:

■ Pull the cord toward the center of the shade

at a 45° angle. A locking mechanism at the
top of the cord releases with a “click”. The
shade automatically lowers as you allow the
cord to retract, releasing the tension.

■ To stop the shade while lowering, move the

cord back toward the vertical position and
give a slight downward pull, until the locking
mechanism engages.

■ If the shade hits an obstruction as it is lowered, it will stop and the internal cords may

become misaligned. This may cause the shade to be angled or tilted when fully raised. If this
occurs, do the following:

➤ Raise the shade slightly.

➤ Lower the shade completely to the sill. In some cases, pull gently on the bottom rail to

get it to drop completely.

IMPORTANT: If the shade is tilted when fully raised, do not pull harder on the cord. It does
not correct the tilt and may make it worse. See “Troubleshooting” starting on page13.

NOTE: On inside mount shades, the bottom rail and fabric folds may rest on the sill.

To Lower:

Pull the cord

toward the

center, click

and release.

To stop the shade while lowering, move the cord
back toward the vertical position and give a slight
downward pull, engaging the locking mechanism.

To Raise the Shade:

■ Pull the cord straight down using short

evenstrokes.

➤ With each stroke the shade partially raises.

➤ Allow the cord to retract after each

downward stroke.

➤ Use multiple strokes until the shade

reaches the desired position.

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NOTE: Tiered

UltraGlide shades stop below

the first fold in the fuly raised position to provide clearance for cord operation.

Top-Down/Bottom-Up Shades:

■ Theleft cord controls the bottom rail. Theright cord controls the middle rail.

IMPORTANT: You must first lower the bottom rail before lowering the middle rail. Likewise,
you must first raise the middle rail before raising the bottom rail.

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To Raise:

Pull the

cord straight

down with

short strokes.

OPERATION

Troubleshooting

Problem The shade is hard to raise or lower, or will not raise or lower.

Solution Check that the headrail and installation brackets are level and aligned in the

window. Level the headrail by shimming the installation brackets, if necessary.

Make sure the fabric is not caught in the installationbrackets.

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EasyRise

See Universal Cord Tensioner Installation Instructions in the kit included with
your shade.

EasyRise shades: Check that cord loop is not pinched or tangled.

UltraGlide

fabric folds.

LiteRise

Problem The fabric folds gather unevenly or seem to wrinkle.

Solution Slowly lower the shade and raise the shade again.

NOTE: This is inherent on narrow shades when fully stacked.

Problem The shade will not snap into the installation brackets.

shades: Check that the cord tensioner is mounted correctly.

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shades: As you pull the cord, check that the cord is clearing the

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shades: Pull down on the handle to engage the shade for operation.

Solution Check that the installation brackets are aligned and level. Level the headrail by

shimming the installation brackets, if necessary.

Check that the headrail is properly aligned in the installation brackets, see
“Install the Shade” on page 8.

Check that the fabric is not caught in the brackets.

Problem The front fabric appears to cling to the back fabric.

Solution Lightly apply a static spray for home furnishings. Follow the manufacturer’s

directions. If necessary, reapply the static spray each time the shade is
professionally cleaned. Allow the shade to dry in the fully lowered position.

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