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Cellular Shades Installation Instructions
Complete instructions are shipped with every order. They are very easy to install requiring a minimum of tools and time
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Additional installation instructions:
Skylight Shades, Energy Saving Side Tracks, Duofold and Regular Shades
Cellular Shades represent a design breakthrough in style, efficiency and function. The Double Honeycomb Cellular structure and unique hardware system
are designed to provide years of reliable service when properly installed.
Complete installation instructions are included with every shade order
BASICS
A few simple tools are required:
- Measuring tape
- Power drill, drill bits
- Hex head and/or Phillips driver bit
- Pencil
Additional fasteners other than those sent with your shade may be required depending on the mounting surface. Wallboard and plaster
require the use of anchors such as expansion or toggle bolts. Brick, tile or stone need special plugs and drill bits. Remember to always pre-drill holes in wood to avoid splitting.
Bracket Installation
Shades are shipped with the required number of brackets for proper installation.
End brackets should be located approximately 3" from either end. Depending on the width of the shade, additional brackets may be necessary, evenly spaced between the two end brackets.
For shade widths of: |
Use this number of brackets: |
Up to 40" |
2 |
40" - 72" |
3 |
72" - 84" |
4 |
84" -102" |
5 |
Using the Installation Bracket as a template, measure to the edge of the bracket and mark the
hole locations with a pencil for drilling. When mounting brackets, make sure they are in line and level.
Brackets must be in line and level.
Shim brackets on inside mounts if necessary. The headrail must be levelfor the shde to operate properly.
Inside or Ceiling Mounts
Use the top bracket holes.
Wall or Outside Mounts
Use the near bracket holes
 Hold Down Bracket
(optional)
Optional Hold Down Brackets are
mounted with the supplied screws.
With the shade at its proper drop,
place the pin of each Hold Down
into the hole in each End Cap and mark the screw holes. Make sure the pins are level and aligned. Raise the shade and then screw the Hold Down Bracket into the mounting surface. Hold Down Brackets are designed for Outside Mounted Shades only.
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Inserting the headrail
First, lower the bottom rail about an inch. This will help keep the fabric from getting caught between the brackets and the headrail.
Position the headrail with the front lip (A) resting on the top hooks of all the brackets. Make sure that no fabric is pinched between the brackets and the headrail.
Push the bottom of the headrail firmly upwards and toward the window until the groove at the bottom of the headrail snaps into place, (B) as shown.
Removing the headrail
To remove a shade, insert a screwdriver between the headrail and the bottom back of the bracket (tab which extends out slightly from each bracket). Gently pry the screwdriver to release the bracket from the headrail. Take care not to damage the painted finish of the headrail. As you release the brackets, support the headrail to keep it from falling.
Shade Operation
Operate the shade by pulling down on one side of the cord. The front cord raises the shade, the rear cord lowers the shade.
Do not lift the bottom rail with your hands. Also, be careful not to place objects on the window sill that will interfere with operating the shade or cause it to hang unevenly.
Child Safety
PROTECT YOUR CHILDREN
 Be aware that it is possible for children to strangle in window covering cords. To reduce the occurrence of accident, all cords must be kept out of the reach of children, including infants. Cord cleats and tensioner devices are an effective way to implement this essential precaution.
INSTALL TENSION DEVICE
The tension device reduces the hazards of strangulation and entanglement of young children by limiting access to the control cord.
The tension device should be installed without stretching or pulling down on the control cord. Stretching the cord will cause excessive wear.
Do not twist or cross the control cord.
The tension device reduces the hazards of strangulation and
entanglement of young children by limiting access to the control cord.
TROUBLE SHOOTING
 Problem: The shade will not stay down.
Cause: Because the shade was fabricated primarily in the closed position, the fabric may want to spring up.
Repair: With clean hands, gently pull down on a section of cells to relax the pleats. Repeat with another section of cells until the fabric is sufficiently relaxed. Do not tightly stack the shade for 24 hours.
Problem: Fabric billows out when shade is raised.
Cause: Fabric can take a set when stretched out for extended periods of time.
Repair: Raise the shade very slowly to allow the retraction mechanism to overcome the force of the stretched fabric.
CELLULAR SHADE EQUALIZATION – EZEQ
Cellular shades use a system that allows easy leveling of the bottom rail.
Stand in the center of the shade and grasp the bottom rail with both hands
Position the rail as desired, by pulling down on the side that is too high.
CLEANING AND CARE
Our cellular shades are designed for durability as well as easy care and cleaning. Our fabrics repel dust and are inherently anti-static, but occasional feather dusting or vacuuming may help to keep the fabrics clean and bright. Spills and stains can be lightly blotted with a cloth or damp sponge.
If you have a light filtering shade, you may need to rub gently with water and mild soap (no bleach!). To clean an entire light filtering shade, simply remove the shade from the window and submerge it in a tub, let it soak and then rub it gently with mild soap. Lay the shade flat to dry or place it back in the window and raise it slightly.
BLACK OUT FABRIC CANNOT BE SUBMERGED!
SPOT CLEAN ONLY.
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