Lafayette parasol Installation Instructions Manual

Cellular Shades

Installation Instructions

• Accu-Rise™

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Installation Instructions

Parasol Cellular Shades

Operating System

Parasol Installation Instructions 2

Accu-Rise

™

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Middle

Rail

Bottom

Rail

Installation

Brackets

Handle

Headrail

Not Shown:

Bottom-Up/Top-Down Shade

Standard

Bottom-Up

Shade

Day/Night

Shade

Product View

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Parasol Installation Instructions 3

Thank you for purchasing cellular shades. With proper installation, operation, and care, your new

Speed Nut
and Screw

(Provided with Each

Extension Bracket)

#6 x 11/2"

Hex Head Screw

(Provided)

Longer #6 Hex Head Screw

for Use with Spacer Blocks

(Not Provided)

#6 Flat Head Screw

for Use with Common

Headrail End Mounts

(Provided)

shades will provide years of beauty andperformance. Please thoroughly review this instruction
booklet before beginning the installation.

Tools and Fasteners Needed

■ Flat blade and Phillips screwdriver ■ Level (laser level is recommended)

■ Measuring tape and pencil ■ Power drill,

1

/4" hex driver

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

1

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

/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 Flat Head Screws (Provided). If end mounting the shade, use two 1

installation bracket.

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

3

/32" drill bit, and

1

/2" screws per

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

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Installation Overview

1¼"

Installation

Bracket

3

∕8" and ¾"

Installation

Bracket

1¼"

End Mount

Brackets

3

∕8" and ¾"

End Mount

Brackets

Outside Mount

Shade mounts outside

window opening.

Inside Mount

Shade fits within
window opening.

Collectively, the sill and

jambs are called the

“window casement.”

Molding

Head Jamb

Sill

Jamb Jamb

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

shown in the table.

Brackets
Required

➤ There are two sizes of installation brackets, one for

3

/8" and 3/4" pleat sizes and a larger one for the 1

pleat size.

➤ For end mounts, only two brackets are used up to the

maximum width of 72".

1

/4"

Shade

Width

12" – 36" 2

1

/8" – 72" 3

36

1

/8" – 108" 4

72

1

/8" – 120" 5

108

Mounting Types and Window Terminology

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

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Mount the Installation Brackets — Inside Mount

2" Space Evenly

Jamb Jamb

Space Evenly

2"

See Depth

Chart

Use Center Hole

When Depth Permits

■ Measure 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 and mark their location. Mount into wood

whenever possible.

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

➤ The minimum casement depth for mounting the installation brackets is

the winged screwholes with the shallow mounting depths.

➤ The minimum casement depth for a fully recessed mount is 2

1

size; and 3" for 1

/4" pleat size. Mark the center screw hole when depth permits.

1

/2". Mark both of

1

/4" for 3/8" and 3/4"pleat

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

■ Drill the screw holes using a

3

/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.

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Mount the Installation Brackets — Outside Mount

2"

2"

Space EvenlySpace Evenly

Headrail End Marks

Window Opening

■ Center the headrail 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 additional bracket(s)

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

■ Center the installation brackets on your marks and mark where to drill the screw holes.

➤ A minimum flat vertical surface of 1

1

/4" for installation brackets or extension brackets

isrequired.

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

■ Drill the screw holes using a

CAUTION: Use drywall anchors when mounting into drywall.

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3

/32" drill bit.

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

Spacer
Blocks

1

1

/

2

"

Speed

Nut

Extension

Bracket

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

■ If using spacer blocks, first attach the installation

bracket to the

1

/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 block/installation bracket

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

1

➤ A maximum of 1

/2" of spacer blocks per

installation bracket is recommended.

➤ The top of the spacer blocks should be at the

desired shade height.

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

IMPORTANT: Use drywall anchors when mounting
into drywall.

■ If using extension brackets, attach an installation

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

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Mount the Installation Brackets — EndMount

11/4"

Minimum

Ordered

Shade
Height

11/4"

Minimum

Ordered

Shade
Height

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

■ Position the end mount brackets so that the top of the attached installation brackets equal

the ordered height of the shade.

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

■ Mark both screw holes.

➤ The mounting surface must be vertical and flat, not

part of an archedcurve.

➤ Minimum mounting depth is 1

3

/8" pleat sizes . Minimum mounting depth for a

fullyrecessed end mount is 2

1

/4" for 3/4" and

3

/8" for 3/4" and 3/8"

pleat sizes.

➤ Minimum mounting depth is 2" for 1

1

/4" pleat size.
Mininum mounting depth for a fully recessed end
mount is 3" for 1

■ Drill the holes using a

1

/4" pleat size.

3

/32" drill bit.

■ Attach the end mount installation brackets usingthe flat head

screwsprovided.

CAUTION: Drywall mounting is not recommended.

IMPORTANT: For instructions on installing an

arch over a rectangular shade, see the installation,
instructions that came with your arch shade.

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Parasol Installation Instructions 9

Install the Shade

The back of the headrail

snaps into the bracket.

The front of the bracket

fits under the groove.

Headrail

Bracket

Snap

in Place

Good Bad

■ Fit the front channel on top of the headrail onto the

front lip of the installation brackets.

■ Push the headrail up and back until it snaps into

place.

■ Check to ensure the headrail is securely in the

brackets.

➤ Check that the bottom of the headrail is snapped

into the base of each bracket.

➤ Check that the front lip of each bracket is in the

front channel of the headrail.

➤ If any brackets are not installed correctly, release

the shade and reinstall. See “Removing the Shade
(If Necessary)” on page12.

Attach Hold-Down Brackets (Optional)

Hold-down brackets provide stability and prevent swaying by securing the bottom rail (often used
in French door applications). Hold-down brackets can only be used on outside mountshades.

■ Lower the shade and place the pins from the hold-down

brackets into the bottom rail end caps.

■ On the mounting surface, mark the screw holes.

■ Drill the screw holes using a

3

/32" drill bit.

➤ Check that the brackets are level and aligned.

■ Attachthe hold-down brackets to the mounting surface using the screws provided.

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Install the Handle(s)

Handle

Middle

Rail

Front of

Shade

Bottom-Up/Top-Down

and Day/Night Shades

Handle

Bottom Rail

Pocket

Underside of Bottom Rail

Allen

Wrench

Key

Lower

Raise

Using the handle provides touch of finger ease and convenient
shade operation.

IMPORTANT: For shades over 60" wide, two handles will be
provided. Space these handles evenly across the rail.

■ Attach the handle at the center of the bottom rail.

➤ Hook the prongs of the handle onto the lip of the

bottom rail.

➤ Rotate the handle down until it snaps onto the

bottomrail.

■ If your shade has a middle rail, attach the other

handle at the center of the middle rail. To identify
the middle rail, see “Product View” on page 75.

IMPORTANT: With

Bottom-Up/Top-Down and
Day/Night shades, attach the middle rail handle
upside-down, as shown.

Level the Bottom Rail (If Necessary)

■ Lift the bottom rail to locate the pockets on the underside

of the rail.

■ Gently pull down on the bottom rail to fully insert the

Allen wrench key into the pocket. The key is fully inserted
when the ring on the key abuts to the pocket.

➤ Lift up the bottom rail slightly before turning the Allen

wrench key. Turn the key clockwise to raise that side of
the bottom rail, or counter-clockwise to lower it.

7

/64"

➤ One quarter turn of the key equals approximately

IMPORTANT: The Allen wrench key must be fully

■ Adjust the end pockets first. Then adjust any additional

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inserted to avoid stripping the mechanism. Do not pull
down on the bottom rail while turning the key.

pockets as necessary to maintain equal tension across
the bottom rail.

1

/4".

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Operate the Shade

For better support and smoother operation, use the handle when raising and lowering the shade.

To Raise the Shade

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

the shade to stack evenly.

To Lower the Shade

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

To Raise or Lower the Middle Rail or Bottom Rail (for Bottom-Up/Top-Down and
Day/Night Shades).

Shades with the Bottom-Up/Top-Down and Day/Night design
options have two moving rails. You can operate these shades
as described in this section.

■ With the bottom rail fully lowered, slowly and steadily push

up or pull down on the middle rail handle.

NOTE: The bottom rail must be in the fully lowered
position to operate the middle rail.

■ With the middle rail fully raised, slowly and steadily push

up or pull down on the bottom rail handle.

NOTE: The middle rail must be in the fully raised position
to operate the bottom rail.

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Troubleshooting

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

Solution Make sure that the shade fabric is not caught between the installation bracket

and the headrail.

Check that the headrail and installation brackets are level and aligned. Shim the
installation brackets to level the headrail, if necessary.

If hold-down brackets are used, make sure they have been released before
operating the shade.

Problem The shade raises or lowers unevenly or the bottom rail is uneven when

fullyraised.

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

installation brackets to level the headrail, ifnecessary.

Check to see if there is an obstruction in the shade’s path. If a shade hits an
obstruction as it is lowered it may become misaligned. This may cause the shade
to be angled or tilted when fully raised. Try lowering the shade completely, then
raising it to allow it to self-correct.

Adjust the shade. See “Level the Bottom Rail (If Necessary)” on page 29.

Problem The shade will not fit into theinstallation brackets.

Solution Check that the installation brackets are level and aligned. Shim the installation

brackets to level the headrail, if necessary.

Be sure the heads of the screws are flush against the installation bracket.

Check that the headrail is completely inserted into the installation brackets.
See “Install the Shade” on page 102.

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Removing the Shade (If Necessary)

Bottom

Tab

Back of

Shade

Headrail

Bracket

■ Lower the shade approximately4".

■ While holding the headrail,

push back on the bottom tab
of the installation bracket to
release the bottom edge of
the headrail.

■ After releasing the bottom edge,

roll the back of the headrail down and
out from thebracket.

Cleaning Procedures

Cellular shades are made of anti-static, dust-resistant fabric which repels dirt and dust. For
most fabrics, the following cleaning options are available.

Dusting

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

circumstances.

Vacuuming

CAUTION: Do not vacuum XXX fabrics.

■ For deeper cleaning, vacuum gently with a brush attachment.

Other cleaning methods described in the branded IOCs include:

Compressed Air/Hair Dryer (Cool Setting)

Spot-Cleaning

Bathtub Cleaning/Water Immersion

Ultrasonic Cleaning

Injection/Extraction Cleaning

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18-67IN-18

3/14

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Installation Instructions

Parasol Cellular Shades

Angles and Specialty

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Shapes

Parasol Installation Instructions 15

Product View

Headrail

Bottom Rail

Not Shown:

Angle Bottom
Angle Top
Hexagon
Octagon
Trapezoid
Trapezoid Top-Down shades

Installation Brackets

Continuous
Cord Loop

Angle Sharing the Headrail
with Continuous Cord Loop,
Cordess, and Battery­Powered Shades

Stand-Alone Angle

Parasol Installation Instructions 16

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Thank you for purchasing cellular shades. With proper installation, operation,

Speed Nut

and Screw

(Provided with Each

Extension Bracket)

#6 x 1

1

/2"

Hex Head Screw

(Provided)

Longer #6 Hex Head Screw

for Use with Spacer Blocks

(Not Provided)

and care, your new shades will provide years of beauty and performance. Please
thoroughly review this instruction booklet before beginning the installation.

Tools and Fasteners Needed

■ Flat blade and Phillips screwdriver

■ Level (laser level is recommended)

■ Measuring tape and pencil

■ Power drill,

3

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

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

1

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

/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.

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

and screws.

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

drywall.

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Installation Overview

3

/8"

End Mount

Bracket

3

/4"

End Mount

Bracket

■ Your order will include installation brackets specic to your pleat size.

3

/8"

Installation

Bracket

3

/4"

Installation

Bracket

11/4"

Installation

Bracket

3

/8"

Swivel

Bracket

■ The number of installation brackets required varies with

headrail width, as shown.

IMPORTANT: For illustration purposes,

3

the installation brackets for

/4" are shown

Shade Width

Up to 31" 2

311/8" – 60" 3

throughout the following instructions. The
installation brackets for

3

/8" and 11/4"pleat sizes

601/8" – 72" 4

follow the same installationprocedures.

Mounting Types and Window Terminology

3

/4"

Swivel

Bracket

Brackets

Required

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

Molding

Head Jamb

Jamb Jamb

Collectively, the sill and

jambs are called the

“window casement.”

Sill

Inside Mount

Shade fits within

window opening.

Outside Mount

Shade mounts outside

window opening.

Parasol Installation Instructions 18

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Mount the Installation Brackets — Operable Shade Inside Mount

Specialty Shape Shade (Bottom-Up Operation)

■ Mark 3" in from each jamb.

■ If more than two installation brackets came with your order, space

additional bracket(s)evenly between the two end brackets and mark their

Angle Top Shade

3"

Space Evenly

Jamb

Space Evenly Space Evenly3" 3"

Installation Brackets

Specialty Shape Shade (Top-Down Operation)

Installation Brackets

3" 3"

Jamb

Space Evenly

3"

Jamb

JambJamb

Jamb

location. Mount into wood whenever possible.

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

*Double cell fabrics use 3/4" brackets.

Standard Bracket

Swivel Bracket

■ Mounting depth will vary depending on the fabric pleat

size. Refer to the chart for depth requirements.

■ For fully recessed mounting, the fabric will be ush with

the front of the window casement when raised.

IMPORTANT: The front edges of the installation brackets
should be level and aligned.

■ Drill the screw holes

3

using a

■ Attach the installation

/32" drill bit.

3"

brackets using the screws
provided.

■ Check that the

mounting surface

See Chart
For Depth

is level and the
installation brackets
are aligned. If
mounting to a heavily textured surface, shim the brackets, if needed.

Depth Chart for BracketPlacement

Bracket

Type

3

/8" Standard 1" 15/8"

3

/4" Standard* 11/4" 23/8"

3

/8" Swivel

3

/4" Swivel*

Minimum

1

/2" 11/4"

1

/2" 2"

3"

Fully Recessed

See Chart
For Depth

IMPORTANT: Use drywall anchors when mounting into drywall.

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Mount the Installation Brackets — Operable Shade Outside Mount

Angle Top Shade

Outside Mount

Spacer Blocks

■ Center the headrail over the window opening at the

desired height. Use a pencil to lightly mark each end
of theheadrail.

■ Alternatively, measure the width of the headrail

and use that width to mark the headrail end points
over the window opening.

■ Mark 3" in from each end of the headrail.

■ If more than two installation brackets came with your

order, space additional bracket(s) evenly between the
two end brackets and mark their location. Mount into wood whenever
possible.

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

3"

Space Evenly

Space Evenly

3"

■ Attach the installation brackets to a at vertical surface. A

with Installation

minimum at vertical surface required to mount the brackets:

5

/8" is required to mount a 3/8" bracket, and 1" is required to

3

mount a

/4" bracket.

■ The top of the installation brackets should be at the desired

shade height.

IMPORTANT: The installation brackets should be level andaligned.

CAUTION: The rear of the installation brackets must be ush against a at
mounting surface. Do not mount installation brackets on curved molding.

3

■ Drill the screw holes using a

/32" drill bit.

IMPORTANT: Use drywall anchors when mounting into drywall.

■ Attach installation brackets using the screws provided.

■ If using spacer blocks with installation brackets, use longer screws

to ensure a secure installation.

Bracket

■ The solid side of the spacer blocks face the mounting surface.

■ Each spacer block projects the

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installation bracket

mounting surface. Use a maximum of three spacer
blocks per installation bracket.

1

/2" from the

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■ If you need more than 11/2"

Outside Mount
with Extension

Bracket

in Locked

Tab

of clearance, use extension brackets.
Attach the extension brackets using
two screws perbracket.

■ Attach the installation brackets

using the screws and speed nuts
provided.

Install the Operable Shade

Standard Installation Brackets

■ Position the shade so that the cords face you.

Speed

Nut

Extension

Bracket

Installation

Bracket

■ Slip the headrail into the installation brackets so the front of

the installation 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

into place.

■ Tighten the tab screw.

Swivel Brackets

■ Place the swivel brackets in the open position.

■ Place the headrail against the back of the swivel brackets.

■ Rotate the swivel arm to snap the locking tab under

the headrail.

■ The shade is locked when the push tab is against

the headrail.

Attach Hold-Down Brackets (Optional)

Hold-down brackets are only used on outside mountedshades.

■ Lower the shade and place the pins from the hold-down brackets into the bottom

rail end caps.

Locking

Tab

Headrail

Tab

Screw

Screw Holes

Bracket

in Open

Position

Bracket

Position

Push

■ On the mounting surface, mark the screw holes.

■ Check that the brackets are level and aligned, and attachthem using two screws.

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Mount the Installation Brackets — Non-Operable Angle Sharing the Headrail with
Continuous Cord Loop, Cordless, or Battery-Powered Shades

For Inside Mounting Installations: For end mount bracket location and headrail installation, refer
to the “End Mount” section in the Installation, Operation, and Care instructions that came with your
rectangular shade.

Install the Rectangular Shade Headrail into the End Mount Brackets

■ Hold the rectangular shade so that the front of the headrail faces you.

■ Slip the headrail onto the installation brackets, so that the front of the bracket ts under the groove

of the headrail.

■ Push the headrail up and back until it snaps into place.

■ Inspect the installation brackets to verify the back of the headrail is securely snapped into the base

of each bracket. Also, the front edge of each bracket must be in the groove of the headrail. If any
brackets are NOT installed correctly, release the shade and reinstall. If necessary, see “Removing the
Shade” on page 17.

Bad

Good

Attach the Angle to the Rectangular Shade Headrail

Before attaching the angle to the headrail install the top rail of the non-operable angle to the mounting
brackets. To install the mounting brackets for an inside mount see “Mount the Installation Brackets —
Non-Operable Shade Inside Mount”

■ Install the top rail of the non-operable angle, see “Install the Stand-Alone Angle”

■ Fan out the angle towards the headrail of the rectangular shade.

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The headrail of the rectangular shade has a magnetic strip attached to the top of the rail. The fabric
stack has a metal ller strip inserted into the bottom cell of the angle fabric stack.

■ Position the ller strip

on the bottom cell of the angle fabric
stack, aligning the edge ush with the
edge of the fabricstack.

IMPORTANT: A magnet is attached to the
ller strips, ending 3" short of the right
edge, to accommodate the installation
brackets.

■ Place the fabric stack on top

of the rail onto the magnet. Adjust the
placement of the fabric as necessary.

The filler strip is flush

with the both edges

of the angle fabric stack.

Bottom Cell

A magnet is attached to the filler strip,

ending 3" short of the right edge,

to accommodate the installation brackets.

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Mount the Installation Brackets — Non-Operable Shade Inside Mount

■ Your order includes installation brackets specic to your

pleat size.

■ The number of installation brackets required varies with

rail width, as shown.

■ Mark installation bracket locations 3" in from the ends of each rail.

■ Center the brackets on your marks and mark the

screw holes.

IMPORTANT: The brackets should be level andaligned.

■ If additional installation brackets came with your order, space the

additional bracket for each rail evenly between the two end brackets
and mark their location. Mount into wood whenever possible.

■ Swivel Brackets: For

3

/4" pleat size brackets, mark the front hole if a

mounting depth of 1" or more is available. Mark the rear hole only

1

if the mounting depth is between

/2" and 1".

CAUTION: Do not attach a screw through the swivel eyelet on
the bracket.

Width of Rails

12" – 31" 4

311/8" – 42" 6

Installation

Brackets

3"

3"

Swivel Bracket (3/4")

Swivel Eyelet

Installation

Brackets

Mark screw locations.

Brackets

Required

3"

3"

■ Mounting depth will vary depending on

the fabric pleat size. Refer to the chart for depthrequirements.

■ For fully recessed mounting, the fabric will be ush

with the front of the window casement.

*Double cell fabrics use

Depth Chart for BracketPlacement

Bracket

Type

3

/8" Standard 1" 15/8"

3

/4" Standard* 11/4" 23/8"

11/4"

Standard*

3

/8" Swivel

3

/4" Swivel*

Minimum

15/8" 3"

1

/2" 11/4"

1

/2" 2"

3

Fully Recessed

/4” brackets.

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

Outside Mount

■ Center the brackets on your marks and attach them using the screws

provided.

■ Check that the mounting surface is level and the brackets are

aligned. If mounting to a heavily textured surface, shim the
brackets, if needed.

Mount the Installation Brackets — Non-Operable Shade Outside Mount

■ Center the stand-alone angle over the window opening at

the desired height. Use a pencil to lightly mark the ends of
both rails.

■ Alternatively, measure the width of the rails and

use that width to mark the rails end points over the
window opening.

3"

■ Mark installation bracket locations 3" in from each end

of the rails.

IMPORTANT: Be sure the bracket locations allow for
the stand-alone angle to completely cover the window
opening.

■ If additional installation brackets came with your

order, space the additional bracket for each rail
evenly between the two end brackets and mark their
location. Mount into wood whenever possible.

3"

3"

3"

Parasol Installation Instructions 26

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

■ A minimum at vertical surface

required to mount the brackets:

3

is required to mount a
1" is required to mount a

1

and 1

/4" is required to mount a 11/4"

/8" bracket,

3

/4" bracket,

5

bracket.

IMPORTANT: The brackets should be
level andaligned.

CAUTION: The rear of the brackets
must be ush against a at mounting
surface. Do not mount brackets on
curved molding.

Outside Mount

/8"

3

■ Drill the screw holes using a

/32" drill

bit.

IMPORTANT: Use drywall anchors when mounting into drywall.

■ Attach the installation brackets using the screws provided.

■ See mounting instructions for using spacer blocks or extension brackets.

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Install the Stand-Alone Angle

Bracket Open

Standard Installation Brackets

■ Install both the headrail and the bottom rail into the installation brackets.

■ Loosen the tab screw on each bracket.

■ First push the headrail into the brackets and then push the bottom rail into

the brackets. Make sure fabric is not caught between the tabs and the rails.

■ Tighten the tab screw on each bracket. Do not overtighten. If necessary,

gently move the fabric forward to access the screw.

Swivel Installation Brackets

■ Install both the headrail and the bottom rail into the

swivel installation brackets.

■ Position the moveable tab outward on each bracket.

■ With the front side of the fabric facing you, lift the

shade into position so the rails are against the back of

Locking

Tab

Screw Holes

the brackets.

■ Rotate the moveable tabs against the rails to lock into place. Make sure the shade is

tightly secured.

Bracket Locked

Locking Tab

Push

Tab

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Operate the Shade

Stationar

■ Keep the cord close to the fabric when operating the shade.

■ To raise or lower the shade, disengage the cordlock by

moving the cord toward the center of the shade.

■ Pull on the cord to raise the shade.

■ Engage the cordlock by returning the cord to the

original position.

y

Portion

of Angle

Slope
Angle

Operable

Portion

of Angle

Angle Top

Shade raises to

dotted line only.

Rectangular portion of shade

raises to headrail;

angle portion raises but

does not stack.

Slope
Angle

Angle Bottom

Level the Bottom Rail (If Necessary)

■ Lift the bottom rail to locate the pockets on the underside of the rail.

7

■ Gently pull down on the bottom rail to fully insert the

wrench key into the pocket. The key is fully inserted when the ring on
the key abuts to the pocket.

■ Lift up the bottom rail slightly before turning the Allen wrench key.

Turn the key clockwise to raise that side of the bottom rail, or
counter-clockwise to lower it.

■ One quarter turn of the key equals approximately

IMPORTANT: The Allen wrench key must be fully inserted

to avoid stripping the mechanism. Do not pull down on the
bottom rail while turning the key.

/64" Allen

1

/4".

Pocket

Underside of Bottom Rail

Raise

Lower

Allen

Wrench

Key

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Troubleshooting

Problem The shade will not t into theinstallation brackets.

Solution Check that the installation brackets are level and aligned. Shim the

installation brackets to level the headrail, if necessary.

Be sure the heads of the screws are ush against the installation
bracket.

Check that the headrail is completely inserted into the installation
brackets. See “Install the Operable Shade” on page 7.

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

Solution Make sure that the shade fabric is not caught between the

installation bracket and the headrail.

Check that the headrail and installation brackets are level and
aligned in the window. Shim the installation brackets to level the
headrail, if necessary.

If hold-down brackets are used, make sure they have been
released before operating the shade.

Problem The shade raises or lowers unevenly, or the bottom rail is uneven

when fully raised.

Solution Lower the shade completely to allow it to “self-correct” skewing.

Check that the headrail and installation brackets are level and
aligned. Shim the installation brackets to level the headrail,
ifnecessary.

Adjust the bottom rail. See “Level the Bottom Rail (If Necessary)” on
page 90.

Problem The shade will not stay in the raised position.

Solution To lock the shade in the raised position (or anywhere along the

path to the fully raised position), engage the cordlock by pulling
the cord toward the outside of theshade.

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