HunterDouglas PowerTilt, Installation Operation And Care

Page 1: ...Installation Operation Care PowerTilt with Platinum Technology Wood Alternative Wood and Aluminum Horizontal Blinds ...

Page 2: ...st accept any interference received including interference that may cause undesired operation This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation This equipment generates uses and can radiate radio fre...

Page 3: ... Brackets Your blinds will come with two end brackets Depending on the blind width see table above right intermediate brackets may also be included Platinum Satellite Eye Standard wire length is 20 Alternate wire lengths of 4 or 8 allow the satellite eye to be mounted in a convenient location where the remote signal may be received without obstructions or interference from bright direct light Sate...

Page 4: ... remote is desired for blinds in different rooms Wireless Wall Switch Allows you to control your blinds from a central location The wireless wall switch works like the remote control Connection Interface Allows PowerTilt blinds to be integrated into a home automation or lighting system Hold Down Brackets Hold down brackets secure the bottom rail to prevent the blind from swaying yet still allow th...

Page 5: ... Country Woods wood blinds only required if valance is over 96 optional if under 96 3 Country Woods wood blinds only required for valances with dust covers Valance Splice If Required Platinum Remote Control Platinum Wireless Wall Switch Connection Interface DC Power Supply Optional Satellite Battery Pack Platinum Satellite Eye Cornice Clip3 End Bracket Spacer Block1 End Bracket Spacer Block1 Inter...

Page 6: ...ollowing four mounting methods Side mount the brackets with one screw through a side hole and one screw through a top hole as shown If the brackets are flush with the back wall attach them with one screw through a top hole and one through a rear hole Top mount the brackets with screws through the two top holes If limited mounting depth is available the bracket may be mounted with two screws throug...

Page 7: ...r is used and the blind is inside mounted but the headrail is not fully recessed If the headrail is fully recessed or ceiling mounted the optional dust cover would not be ordered An additional 3 8 of clearance is needed to accommodate the height of the cornice clips as shown in the illustration To gain this clearance use the bracket shims included with your order one for each end bracket and two f...

Page 8: ...Mark the location of the holes for the screws The brackets will be attached with two screws through diagonal rear holes Using a 3 32 drill bit drill holes for the mounting screws Important If you are fastening the end brackets to drywall be sure to use wall anchors and follow the instructions provided with the anchors Anchors not provided Use a level to check that the mounting surface is level Shi...

Page 9: ...ws to mount each extension bracket Attach the installation brackets and intermediate brackets to the extension brackets using the screws and nuts provided as shown below Install the Blind Check Connections to the Motor Housing Satellite Battery Pack or Optional DC Power Supply From the top of the headrail check that the 2 wire connector from the satellite battery pack or optional DC power supply i...

Page 10: ...lance clips where they could interfere with any working parts If desired the valance may be positioned higher by raising the clips one notch up as shown in the illustration above Cornice Clips Wood Blinds Only Cornice clips are used instead of valance clips when the valance has a dust cover Attach a cornice clip 2 from each end of the headrail Space additional clip s evenly between the two end cli...

Page 11: ... Mount the Headrail Important If installing the satellite battery pack inside the headrail see page 11 Mounting the Satellite Battery Pack Inside the Headrail before mounting the headrail Tilt headrail so that its back lip slides under the front lip of the end brackets and intermediate bracket s Push headrail against the back of the end brackets Check that the front lip of the intermediate bracket...

Page 12: ...tab and twist You can also push up on the bottom of the bracket to release the locking tab Mount the PowerTilt Components After the blind is installed mount the PowerTilt components Satellite Battery Pack Determine where to mount the satellite battery pack If mounting the satellite battery pack outside the headrail install the blind first If mounting the satellite battery pack inside the headrail ...

Page 13: ... two screws included Load batteries into the satellite battery pack Install eight AA alkaline batteries according to the instructions on the battery pack Replace the cover snapping it securely closed TiP The satellite battery pack cover may be painted to match the wall color Mounting the Satellite Battery Pack Inside the Headrail Load batteries into the satellite battery pack see instructions abov...

Page 14: ... or double sided tape Flip the satellite eye back up to the correct position for receiving the signal from the remote control NOTE For radio frequency RF operation the satellite eye does not need to be visible After the blind has been programmed for RF operation the satellite eye can be placed inside the headrail or covered by a drapery or top treatment See the Platinum Technology Remote Control G...

Page 15: ...iter on the valance Splice Valances For valances that are spliced and did not come with a decorative keystone adjoin the two mitered valance pieces together by sliding the valance splice clip onto the back of the valance where the two halves meet Decorative Keystone Wood Blinds Only If a decorative keystone was ordered splice it to the two angled valance pieces Firmly press the two pieces together...

Page 16: ...he valance to release it from the bottom of the valance clips Aluminum Blinds Tilt the valance to insert its bottom notch into the bottom part of the valance clip Pulling the valance slightly downward insert the top notch of the valance into the clip as shown To remove the valance pull down on the valance and pull out Attach the Valance With Dust Cover Wood Blinds Only Slide the valance dust cover...

Page 17: ... from each bottom rail end cap using a ballpoint pen or similar pointed object Insert a hold down pin into each hole Push the head of the pin against a flat surface to fully seat it or tap the pin in place with a hammer To mount the hold down brackets first fully lower the blind Align the first or second slot on the brackets with the pin heads in the bottom rail Align the first slot with 2 1 2 and...

Page 18: ...h RF operation radio frequencies are used to provide the signal to tilt the slats RF can be used to control a selected group of blinds that are either in view or out of view Platinum Technology Remote Operation For information regarding operation and programming of the Platinum Technology remote control refer to your Platinum Technology Remote Control Guide Platinum Technology Wireless Wall Switch...

Page 19: ...ve the cover of the battery pack by pressing the circular latch and lifting the cover Remove the eight old AA batteries Install eight new AA alkaline batteries according to the instructions on the battery pack Replace the cover snapping it securely closed Changing the Batteries in the Remote Control Remove the back center panel of the remote control by pushing down on the latch and pulling it out ...

Page 20: ... the manual control button but does not operate using the remote control in the IR line of sight operating mode If the light on the remote does not light up when the UP or DOWN button is pressed replace the batteries in the remote Check that the correct channel is selected on the remote control Try both channels Check that you are pointing the remote control directly at the infrared eye Try moving...

Page 21: ...on the top of the motor unit that has a molded R and L on either side Use a small screwdriver the end of a paper clip or similar tool to move the switch to the opposite side The motor operates but the slats do not tilt Check that no obstructions inside the headrail are preventing the tilting mechanism from turning Check that the tiltrod is completely snapped into the motor The slats do not tilt co...

Page 22: ...ture should be treated periodically with lemon oil or other wood preservative to protect their finish and enhance their luster Alternative Wood and Aluminum Blinds Wash only the slats using a non abrasive mild detergent solution Allow to air dry to preserve the dust repellent properties of the slats For a more thorough cleaning bottom rails and slats may be immersed in a bathtub Do not immerse hea...

Page 23: ...prevent inner cords from being pulled through the blind which can pose the risk of entanglement It is also designed to break apart under significant pressure which may lessen the risk of entanglement in the top lift cords Reassembly of Cord Stop Reinsert any loose cords into the top notches of the cord stop There is a notch on each side Line up the two halves of the cord stop and snap the pieces b...

Page 24: ... 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 date of purchase Repairs and or replacements will be m...