Duette® and Applause®

Honeycomb ShadesAngles and Specialty Shapes

Installation and Care

CONTENTS

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GETTING STARTEDProduct View — Angle ..........................................................1Product View — Specialty Shape .........................................2Tools and Fasteners Needed .................................................3Installation Overview .............................................................3

STAND-ALONE ANGLE INSTALLATIONMount the Specialty Brackets ...............................................4Install the Corner Filler Strip..................................................5Install the Stand-Alone Angle ...............................................6Stand-Alone Angle Installed..................................................6

ANGLE SHARING A RECTANGULAR SHADE HEADRAIL INSTALLATION

Mount the Specialty Brackets for the Angle .........................7Mount the Rectangular Shade...............................................7Mount the Top Rail of the Angle ...........................................7Attach the Angle to the Rectangular Shade .........................7

SPECIALTY SHAPE INSTALLATIONMount the Specialty Brackets ...............................................8Install the Specialty Shape ....................................................9

CARERemoving the Shade, If Necessary .....................................10Cleaning Procedures ............................................................11

WARRANTY ...........................................................Back Cover

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GETTING STARTED

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Product View — Angle (non-operable)

Top Rail

Bottom Rail

Specialty Brackets

Specialty Brackets

Specialty Brackets

Magnet

Filler Strip

Rectangular Shade Headrail

Stand-Alone Angle

Angle Sharing a Rectangular Shade Headrail

2

GETTING STARTED

Product View — Specialty Shape (non-operable)

Octagon

Not Shown: Hexagon and Trapezoid

Specialty BracketsTop Rail

Bottom Rail

GETTING STARTED

3

Thank you for purchasing Hunter Douglas Duette® and Applause® Honeycomb Shades. With proper installation 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.

Tools and Fasteners Needed■ Flat blade and Phillips screwdrivers

■ Pencil

■ Power drill, 3⁄32" drill bit, and 1⁄4" hex driver

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

■ #6 Hex Head Screws (Provided). Two 11⁄2" screws are provided per installation bracket.

■ #6 Flat Head Screws (Provided). If end mounting a rectangular shade, use two 11⁄2" screws per installation bracket.

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

Installation OverviewIMPORTANT: Angle and Specialty Shape shades can only be mounted on the inside of the window casement.

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

➤ Stand-Alone Angle Installation — Page 6

➤ Angle Sharing a Rectangular Shade Headrail Installation — Page 7

➤ Specialty Shape Installation — Page 9

#6 x 11⁄2"Hex Head Screw

(Provided)

#6 Flat Head Screw for Use with Rectangular

Shade Headrail End Mounts(Provided)

STAND-ALONE ANGLE INSTALLATION

4

Mount the Specialty Brackets■ Your order will include specialty brackets

specific to your pleat size.

➤ The number of specialty brackets required varies with the bottom rail width, as shown in the table.

NOTE: The specialty bracket for 3⁄4" pleat size is shown; the installation procedures for other pleat sizes are the same.

■ Bend the two tabs of the bracket templates downward and insert the tabs into the holes in the top and bottom rails as shown below. Use the holes near each end, whenever possible. If three or more brackets are required, use the center hole(s) for the additional bracket(s).

NOTE: There are extra holes in the rail in case the holes nearest each end do not work for your specific application.

IMPORTANT: Make sure the double-sided tape on the bracket templates is facing away from the rail.

■ Remove the backing from the double-sided tape on the bracket templates.

■ Place each rail inside the window opening at the desired mounting location.

Width of Bottom Rail

Brackets Required for Each Rail

12" – 36" 2

361⁄8" – 54" 3

541⁄8" – 72" 5

Specialty Bracket

Double-sided Tape

Bracket Template

Tabs

Double-sided Tape

STAND-ALONE ANGLE INSTALLATION

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■ Press each rail against the mounting surface until the templates stick to the mounting surface.

■ Carefully remove the shade from the window opening.

IMPORTANT: Make sure the templates stay on the mounting surfaces.

■ Mark the screw holes.

■ Carefully remove the templates from the mounting surfaces.

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

■ Attach the specialty brackets using the screws provided.

IMPORTANT: The specialty brackets should be aligned and level with each other.

Install the Corner Filler StripThe filler strip should be installed to fill in the light gap in the angle corner.

■ Test fit the filler strip position on the corner of the window.

➤ Trim the filler strip as necessary so it fits properly in the corner of the window.

Corner Filler Strip

Adhesive Tape

STAND-ALONE ANGLE INSTALLATION

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■ Remove the adhesive tape.

■ Attach the filler strip to the corner of the window.

Install the Stand-Alone Angle■ Install the shade into the specialty brackets.

➤ Push the rail into the brackets and rotate toward the window frame until it latches.

IMPORTANT: Make sure the fabric is not caught between the bracket tabs and the rail and that the spring tabs are on the back of the rail.

Stand-Alone Angle InstalledOnce the shade is installed, the angle in the corner should look like the image to the right.

Rail Bracket

Spring TabLatch

Front

ANGLE SHARING A RECTANGULAR SHADE HEADRAIL

7

Mount the Specialty Brackets for the Angle Mount the specialty brackets for the top rail of the angle. Refer to the procedures on pages 4 and 5.

Mount the Rectangular ShadeIMPORTANT: Angles can only be attached to a rectangular shade that is end mount.

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.

Mount the Top Rail of the Angle■ Install the top rail of the angle into the specialty brackets. Refer to the install procedure

on page 5.

Attach the Angle to the Rectangular Shade■ Fan out the angle fabric toward the rectangular shade headrail.

➤ The rectangular shade headrail has a magnetic strip attached to the top of the rail, and the angle has a corresponding magnetic strip in the bottom cell of the fabric stack.

■ Position the bottom cell of the angle fabric onto the top of the rectangular shade headrail so that the magnets connect and hold firmly. Adjust the placement of the fabric as necessary.

Magnet

SPECIALTY SHAPE INSTALLATION

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Mount the Specialty Brackets■ Your order will include specialty brackets specific to your

pleat size.

➤ The number of specialty brackets required varies with rail width, as shown in the table.

NOTE: The specialty bracket for 3⁄4" pleat size is shown; the installation procedures for other pleat sizes are the same.

■ Bend the two tabs of the bracket templates downward and insert the tabs into the holes in the top rail as shown below. Use the holes near each end, whenever possible.

NOTE: There are extra holes in the rail in case the holes nearest each end do not work for your specific application.

IMPORTANT: Make sure the double-sided tape on the bracket templates is facing away from the rail.

■ Remove the backing from the double-sided tape on the bracket templates.

■ Place the top rail inside the window opening, centered, at the depth desired.

■ Press the top rail against the mounting surface until the templates stick to the mounting surface.

Width of Rail

Brackets Required

8" – 60" 2

601⁄8" – 72" 3

Double-sided Tape

Specialty Bracket

Double-sided Tape

Bracket Template

Tabs

SPECIALTY SHAPE INSTALLATION

9

■ Carefully remove the shade from the window opening.

IMPORTANT: Make sure the templates stay on the mounting surface.

■ Mark the screw holes.

■ Carefully remove the templates from the mounting surface.

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

■ Attach the specialty brackets using the screws provided.

IMPORTANT: The specialty brackets should be level and aligned.

Install the Specialty Shape■ Install the shade into the specialty brackets.

➤ Push the rail into the brackets and rotate toward the window frame until it latches.

IMPORTANT: Make sure the fabric is not caught between the bracket tabs and the rail and that the spring tabs are on the back of the rail.

Rail Bracket

Spring TabLatch

Front

CARE

10

Removing the Shade, If Necessary

Specialty Brackets

■ Push the rail against the brackets to release the latch and lift it out of the brackets.

Removing the Angle and Rectangular Shade

Angle

■ Grasp the bottom cell and magnet of the angle and lift up to detach from the magnet on top of the rectangular shade headrail.

Rectangular Shade

■ Lower the rectangular 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.

Rail Bracket

Front

Headrail

Bracket

Back of Shade

Remove

Bottom Tab

CARE

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Cleaning ProceduresHunter Douglas Duette® and Applause® Honeycomb Shades are made of anti-static, dust-resistant fabric which repels dirt and dust. For most honeycomb 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 Elan® fabrics.

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

Compressed Air/Hair Dryer (Cool Setting)

■ Use compressed air or a hair-dryer on a cool setting to blow dust and dirt off shades.

Spot-Cleaning

CAUTION: Do not spot-clean Alexa™, Alexa Metallic™, Apollo™, Calypso™, Commercial, Elan, Applause Esprit™, India Silk™, Jardin™, Leela™, Macon™, and all Batiste fabrics.

■ Prepare a solution of warm water and a mild detergent.

■ Dampen a clean cloth in the solution and wring it out.

■ Dab the spot with the dampened cloth until it is removed. Do not rub the fabric.

■ Allow the shade to dry in the completely lowered (or fanned out) position.

Bathtub Cleaning/Water Immersion

CAUTION: Do not immerse Alexa, Alexa Metallic, Calypso, Commercial, Elan, India Silk, all Batiste fabrics, all Alustra® Duette fabrics, and all room-darkening fabrics. Do not immerse Applause Esprit fabrics.

■ Immerse the shade in a basin or bathtub filled with warm water and a mild detergent.

■ Rinse with clean water.

■ Before removing from the rinse water, fully raise the shade and tilt it to allow excess water to drain off.

■ Dry the shade completely in the lowered (or fanned out) position.

CARE

12

Ultrasonic Cleaning

CAUTION: Do not ultrasonically clean Commercial, Batiste 11⁄4" Semi-Sheer, and all room-darkening fabrics.

■ Specify that a mild detergent solution be used.

■ Dry the shade completely in the lowered (or fanned out) position.

Injection/Extraction Cleaning

This type of professional cleaning injects a cleaning solution into the fabric and extracts the dirty solution in the same motion.

■ Use only the dry method of injection/extraction for Elan® fabrics.

■ If using injection/extraction for Alexa and Batiste Bamboo™ fabrics, specify that no chemicals are used (water only).

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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 (888) 501-8364 or visit hunterdouglas.com. In support of this policy of consumer satisfaction, we offer our Lifetime Limited Warranty as described below.

Hunter Douglas (or its licensed fabricator/distributor) will repair or replace the window fashion product or components found to be defective.

COVEREDBY A LIFETIME LIMITED WARRANTY

TO OBTAIN WARRANTY SERVICE

NOT COVEREDBY A LIFETIME LIMITED WARRANTY

• 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 dateof 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.

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

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

3. Contact Hunter Douglas at (888) 501-8364 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.

• Any conditions caused by normal wear and tear.

• Abuse, accidents, misuse or alterations to the product.

• Exposure to the elements (sun damage, wind, water/moisture) and discoloration or fading over time.

• Failure to follow our instructions with respect tomeasurement, proper installation, cleaning ormaintenance.

• Shipping charges, cost of removal and reinstallation.