| A. Getting Started |
| The Parts: Before getting started, please remove and identify the following parts required for the installation of your shades: |
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| B. The Tools |
| To install your Great Windows Soft Roman Shades, you will need a few basic tools: |
- Phillips head screwdriver* or
- 1/4" nut Driver*
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| *Power screwdriver or power drill with a #2 Phillips attachment or 1/4" nut driver attachment may be used. |
| 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 reach framing or stud. In all cases, follow the fastener manufacturer's recommendations. |
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| C. Sorting Your Shades |
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Inside the headrail of your Great Windows Soft Roman Shades, there is a sorting label. This appears as seen at right:
On this label, you will recognize:
- Order size of the shade
- Room location (If not present, info not given at time of order)
- Whether the shade was ordered for inside mount (IB) or Outside mount (OB)
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| D. Bracket Installation |
| Shades are shipped with the required number of brackets for proper installation. End brackets should be located with edges no further than 2" in from each end. Depending on the width of the shade, additional brackets may be necessary evenly spaced between the two end brackets. |
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| To 40" |
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| 40" to 72" |
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| 72" to 84" |
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| 84" + |
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| Using the Installation Bracket as a template, measure and mark the center lines. When mounting brackets, make sure they are in line and level. |
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| Inside Mount |
| The brackets are mounted flat against the top sill surface. Mounting a flush headrail requires a flat surface with a minimum depth of 1-7/8". |
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| Fully recessing the shade with the valance requires a flat surface with a minimum depth of 3". |
| Shallow mounting requires 3/4" minimum. |
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| Outside Mount |
| The brackets are mounted with two screws through the back end of the bracket flat against the window molding or the wall above the window. The bracket requires a minimum 1/2” high surface. |
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| E. Extension Bracket Installation (optional) |
| Optional Extension Brackets are used to project the back of the shade up to 3" from the mounting surface. Attach the Installation Bracket to the Extension Bracket with the nut and bolt provided. |
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| Side Mount (Optional) |
- Measure from window sill up to desired mounting position on each side of the window frame and mark the position.
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- Mount Extension Brackets on each side of the window frame as shown. Make sure to confirm that the headrail will sit perfectly level.
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- Once Extension Brackets are installed and properly position, attach the Continuous Cord Loop Mounting Bracket and Valance Bracket using the nuts and bolts provided.
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| F. Hanging the Shade |
- First lower the shade to about an inch (2-3 cm) below the headrail. This will help keep the fabric from getting caught between the brackets and headrail.
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- Position the headrail with the front lip (A) resting on the top hooks of all the brackets. Make sure no fabric is pinched between the brackets and the headrail.
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- 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).
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| G. Shade Installation |
| Operate the shade by pulling down on one side of the cord - one side of the cord raises the shade, the other side lowers the shade. Do not lift the bottom rail with your hands. Also, be careful not to place objects on the windowsill that will interfere with operating the shade or cause it to hang unevenly. |
| H. Adjust Length or Equalization on Hobbled Roman Shades |
| Adjustments can be made by sliding cord clips #1 and #2. Sliding the clips closer to the cradle will lengthen that side. Sliding clips away from the cradle will shorten that side. |
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| I. Valance Installation |
- Align the valance with the Valance Brackets.
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- Gently push at each bracket location until the valance is fully seated.
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| J. 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 of each End Cap and mark the screw holes.
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- Make sure the pins are level and aligned.
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- Raise the shade, then screw the Hold Down bracket into the mounting surface.
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| K. Shade Removal |
- To remove a shade, insert a screwdriver between the headrail and bottom back of the bracket (tab which extends out slightly from each bracket).
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- Gently pry the screwdriver to release the bracket from the headrail. Take care not to damage the painted finish of the headrail.
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- As you release the brackets, support the headrail to keep it from falling.
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| Child Safety |
| At Great Windows child safety is first. All of our products are fitted with the highest quality components that provide the most complete safety measures in the industry. Cord Cleats are available upon request. |
| Cleaning and Care |
| In order to keep your window treatments looking new, follow the recommended methods for care and maintenance. Regular care will result in better appearance and performance from your window coverings. |
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| Pleated Vines, Veranda, Bellini = X / Linen = 0 |
| Dusting |
Hand-Held Vacuum |
Compressed Air |
Hair Dryer |
Spot Cleaning |
Water Immersion |
Ultrasonic Cleaning |
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