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How
to Install Shangri-La Shades
Congratulations
on your purchase of a Shangri-La shade. Your shade has been
custom made to your specifications and is one of the finest window treatments
available. Before you unwrap your
shades, please take a few moments to read these instructions. When using
tools, make sure you have proper eye protection. With careful installation
and periodic cleaning, your shades will provide you
with many years of trouble free service. Unpack your new shades and check
the packaging carefully to assure all parts have been removed before discarding
the shipping containers. |
Tools
needed
1. Tape Measure (metal or wood)
2. Pencil
3. Screwdrivers (flat and phillips)
4. Carpenter's level
5. Hex head
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All
of these parts are included with every time
A. Headrail
B. Continuous Cord Loop
C. Fabric
D. Bottomrail |
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IMPORTANT NOTE: Screws
provided are for installation into wooden frames only. For metal surfaces,
use suitable sheet metal screws
and
pre-drill holes.
For concrete, stone, brick, or tile use a carbide drill and appropriate
anchors and screws. For wallboard or plaster, use hollow wall anchors and/or
longer
screws to each framing or stud. |
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1. Determining Mounting Method |
Your shangri-la shade is custom made using the
finest materials available. Each shade includes all necessary installation
hardware and has been checked for operation and alignment. The following
instructions are for the three most common installation types.
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Inside Mount
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Outside Mount
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2. Attach Brackets to Mounting Surface |
Inside
Mount
The Shangri-La shade for shallow mount a minimum 5/8" and
for flush inside mount a minimum 3 3/16" (shown in the picture on
the right A). To ensure that the headrail is mounted
level use the shims (show in the picture on the right B). |
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Fully
Recessed Inside Mount
Low light gap wedges can be used to reduce the top
light gap when the shade is mounted fully recessed. The wedge is placed
between the mounting surface and the bracket with the tabs on the wedge
facing down and the thick end of the wedge toward the back of the bracket.
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Side
Mount
Measure from window sill up to desired mounting position
on each side of the window frame. Mark position. Mount side mount brackets
on each side of window frame as shown. Make sure to confirm that headrail
will sit perfectly level. Once side mount brackets are installed and
properly positioned, attach the standard mount brackets using the nuts
and bolts provided.
Position screw in center of slot so you can adjust position of bracket
as necessary
NOTE: Side Mount Brackets are available upon request (in the Notes section) for Inside Mount shades under 48” in width. An extra ½” Side Mount Bracket deduction must be requested in the Notes section.
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Outside
Mount
The minimum for mounting bracket surface is 3/4".
The extension
bracket is optional. Optional brackets are used to project
the back of the shading up to 2 1/2" from
the mounting surface. Attach the Standard Mounting bracket to
the Extension Bracket with the nut and bolt provided. The minimum
required for extension bracket surface is 2". |
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3. Hanging The Shade |
Bump Stops
Before installing the shading, it is important to check the position
of the bump stops inside the headrail. There are two stops which
prevent the bottom rail from traveling too far into the headrail.
These bump
stops need to be at the ends of the headrail, butting up to the
endcap. This will prevent the bottom rail from stacking unevenly
in the headrail.
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Un-Install
Headrail
To remove the shading, partially lower the shading and insert a flat head screwdriver
as shown. Twist the screwdriver until the headrail disengages from the bracket. |
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Cord
Tensioner Installation
Lower the shading. Choose one of the three installation methods shown to position
the tension device on the window frame or the wall so that the tension device
and the control cord do not interfere with shade operation.
The control cord must be taut but still operable. Do not allow for
any slack. Do not twist or cross the control cord. |
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Hold
Down Installation (optional)
Use the pin on the hold down bracket to punch out the front hole on the bottom
rail end cap. ( For the inside hold down bracket a maximum of 1" surface.)
Mount the hold down to the side or back of the window
frame so that the pin lines up with the front hole in the bottom rail
end cap with the
shade fully lowered and fully open.
Lower the shading and flex the hold down bracket outward so that the
pin can be inserted into the hole in the end cap. |
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4. Shade Operation & Adjustment |
Shade Operation
Pulling down on the back cord will lower the shading. When the
window shading is completely lowered, pulling down on the back
cord will open the vanes. Continued pulling in this direction will
raise the fabric with the vanes in the open position. The
window shading must only be raised a maximum of 24" in this manner
to
avoid damaging the fabric. There is a stop pre-set on the bead
chain to allow 24" of the reverse roll up. There is no stop on
the polyester cord option. DO NOT reverse roll more than 24".
Pulling down on the front cord will close the vanes and then raise
the shading.
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Shade
Equalization Alignment
After installation, the shade may shift to one side as it rolls up, and require
adjustment at the bottom rail. Flip the bottom rail up so you can see the bottom
of the rail. If the fabric is moving to the right (or the right side of the bottom
rail is higher than the left), turn the left side screw clockwise. If the fabric
is moving to the left (or the left side of the bottom rail is higher than the
right), turn the right side screw clockwise.
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5. Child Safety |
The Consumer Product Safety Commission requires the use of a cord tie
down (cord tensioner) on all continuous loop cord systems. The use of
such a device is intended to significantly reduce the occurrence of infant
or
small child strangulation injuries or deaths resulting from the looped
pull cords on various window treatment products.
The Cord Tensioner is installed on the Lift Cord before packaging. The
Tensioning device should be mounted in the proper position to pull
the cord taut in order to reduce the possibility of injury.
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1. Clamp or Clothes Pin
2. Cleat
3. Tie the cord to itself
4. Tie-down device |
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Young children can become entangled and strangle in cords. Keep
all cords out of the reach of children. To avoid strangulation,
use these devices. |
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6. Cleaning and Care |
The soft and delicate feel of Sheer Horizontal
Window Shadings belies the durability of the material. Sheer Horizontal
is created from sturdy, knitted polyester fabric and may be feather dusted
or vacuumed at a low suction setting. Spots or stains can be rubbed clean
with a damp sponge and mild soap. To avoid discoloration of the material,
we recommend against the use of chemical cleaners. If necessary the shading
may be professionally ultrasonically cleaned.
All knitted fabrics experience weave variations due to heat, humidity
and other room conditions. These variations can result in slight bowing,
puckering and dimpling of the Sheer Horizontal material. The possible variations
are minor and have been shown through case study not to detract from the
beauty of this product. |
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