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GETTING STARTED

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Thank you for purchasing Hunter Douglas Design Studio

 Roman shades. With proper 

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

Installation Components Provided

Check the packaging to be sure you have all the components needed to install your shades. 
Keep the packaging until the shades perform to your satisfaction.

 

Installation brackets. 

The number of installation brackets required varies with shade 

width, as shown in the table below.

Tools Needed

 

Power drill and drill bits

 

Measuring tape

 

3" long Phillips bit recommended for flat head screws

 

Level

 

¼" hex driver recommended for hex head screws

 

Pencil

 

Phillips and flat blade screwdrivers

Fasteners Needed

 

#6 flat head screws 

(provided)

.

 Two 1

5

/

8

" screws and one ¾" securing screw are provided 

per installation bracket.

 

#6 hex head screws 

(provided)

.

 Two 1½" screws are provided per extension bracket. 

 

Wall anchors 

(not provided)

.

 If mounting into drywall, you will need wall anchors to ensure  

a secure installation.

 

Additional #6 hex head screws are provided with optional valance.

 

Inside mount:  four or more 2" screws are provided to attach the valance headboard to 
the head jamb inside the window casement.

 

Outside mount:  two 1½" screws and two ¾" screws are provided per L-bracket to 
attach the brackets to the mounting surface (1½") and the valance headboard to the 
brackets (¾").

Shade

Width

 15" – 30"

 30

1

/

8

" – 60"

Brackets

Required

2
3

Installation

Bracket

Securing Screw

Extension

Bracket

#6 x 1½"

Hex Head

Screw

#6 x ¾"

Flat Head

Securing Screw

#6 x 1

5

/

8

"

Flat Head

Screw

Summary of Contents for Design Studio

Page 1: ...Installation Operation Care Roman Shades Straight Pull Cordlock...

Page 2: ...ponents Provided 2 Tools Needed 2 Fasteners Needed 2 Mounting Types and Window Terminology 3 Installation Inside Mount No Valance 4 Inside Mount with Optional Valance 5 Outside Mount No Valance 6 Outs...

Page 3: ...lance Straight Pull Cordlock Roman Shade Valance Headboard Valance L Bracket Return Hook and Loop Attachment Valance Fabric Pull Cord Safety Cord Stop Tassel Outside mounts only Returns shown here on...

Page 4: ...commended for hex head screws Pencil Phillips and flat blade screwdrivers Fasteners Needed 6 flat head screws provided Two 15 8 screws and one securing screw are provided per installation bracket 6 he...

Page 5: ...w terminology illustrated below Refer to the appropriate page below based on your order Inside Mount No Valance on page 4 Inside Mount with Optional Valance on page 5 Outside Mount No Valance on page...

Page 6: ...ing depth for a fully recessed installation is 1 An approximate depth of 4 is required to fully recess the folds of a completely lowered Hobble shade Important The front edges of the installation brac...

Page 7: ...om each end space the pilot holes no more than 12 apart Locate the holes 11 8 from the back of the headboard so the screws do not interfere with shade installation Mount into studs whenever possible I...

Page 8: ...installation bracket on each mark Then mark where to drill pilot holes for the mounting screws The top of the installation brackets should be above the height where you want the top of the headrail to...

Page 9: ...brackets Use 11 2 hex head screws for the extension brackets Check alignment The tops of all brackets must be aligned and level If using extension brackets fasten the installation brackets to the ext...

Page 10: ...r bracket s evenly between the two end brackets Mark screw locations Center an L bracket on each mark Then mark where to drill pilot holes for the mounting screws The top of the L brackets should be 1...

Page 11: ...Use the hex head screws Longer screws will pierce the top of the fabric Mount the installation brackets to the wall or molding underneath the valance headboard Mount the installation brackets to the...

Page 12: ...gainst the back of all brackets Check that no lift cords are captured in the bottom of the installation brackets Check that the fabric is smooth and even not pinched across the width of the headrail I...

Page 13: ...d outside mounts only Press the strip of hook and loop material on the valance returns to the hook and loop material on the ends of the headboard Make adjustments as necessary until you are satisfied...

Page 14: ...o the installation brackets Solution Check that all brackets are aligned at the same level and even across the front Problem Shade raises unevenly Solution Adjust one or more of the bottom cord stops...

Page 15: ...lications Problem The battens or folds don t align Solution Side by side shade alignment is guaranteed within when shades are ordered at the same time and in the identical style fabric lining color he...

Page 16: ...sing the fabric into soft folds across the shade to create a uniform appearance If a shade is left in the raised position with the folds dressed for an extended period the folds may retain their shape...

Page 17: ...g to reach the cords Be sure the cord cleats are firmly secured Once the cord cleats are attached wrap excess cord around them after each use of the shade Replacement or additional cord cleats may be...

Page 18: ...cessible cords on the back Accessible cords on the back of Roman shades can be pulled out to form a loop which can STRANGLE a young child Children can climb furniture to access these cords Move cribs...

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Page 20: ...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 shor...

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