ALTA POWERWAND Roller Shades User Guide
- June 4, 2024
- ALTA
Table of Contents
ALTA POWERWAND Roller Shades
Getting Started
Roller Shades with No Top Treatment, Deluxe Valance & Fabric Valance
While holding wires in the channel of the wand holder, attach the wand holder
to the end of the motor with the screws provided, using a #2 Philips head
screwdriver. Be sure that the wires are not twisted or pinched. Plug the wand
wires into the motor wires.
Shades with Cassette
If the shade does not operate upon installation, remove the end cap on the
wand side and make sure the connections are secure.
Operating the PowerWand™ Shade
Important: Make sure shades are mounted securely before operating.
- Tapping the UP or DOWN button for less than 2 seconds will move the shade in short steps. Holding the UP or DOWN button down for more than 2 seconds before releasing will operate the shade in a faster standard speed.
- Press the DOWN or UP button to lower or raise the shade. Press the STOP/FAVORITE to stop the shade at the desired position
- When the shade is fully lowered, tapping the UP button will close the vanes.
- To fully raise or lower the shade, simply press the UP or DOWN button for 2 seconds and then release.
The shade will automatically stop when it reaches the upper or lower limit. (If the upper or lower limits are not set at the desired positions, see the Adjust Motor Limits below)
Upper and lower limits stops are set at the factory.
An intermediate, or “favorite” position is not set at the factory. See Setting
Favorites Position for more information.
Adjusting Motor Limits
Upper and lower limits stops are set at the factory.
If you need to make adjustments to the limits, follow these instructions:
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Press the SETTING button on the back of the wand and hold it in until the motor stops beeping.
This will clear both the upper and lower factory limits as well as a favorite if one was set. -
Set Upper Limit – Press the UP button to get the shade close to the desired upper limit and then press the STOP button to stop the shade. Tap the UP or DOWN button to move the shade to the desired position. To save, press the SETTING button until the motor beeps.
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Set Lower Limit – Press the DOWN button to get the shade close to the desired lower limit and then press the STOP button to stop the shade. Tap the UP or DOWN button to move the shade to the desired position. To save, press the SETTING button until the motor beeps.
Favorite Position
Setting and Using a Favorite Position
- Use the UP or DOWN buttons to position the shade at the desired “favorite” position. First press and hold the SETTING button on the back of the wand. While holding the SETTING button press and hold the UP button. Release both buttons when the shade beeps Your favorite position is now set.
- With the shade at either the upper or lower limit, simply press the STOP/FAVORITE button to bring the shade to the “favorite” position. To go to the “favorite” position from any other location, make sure the shade has been stopped for at least three seconds before pressing the STOP/FAVORITE button.
Changing a Favorite Position
- Use the UP or DOWN buttons to position the shade at the new desired “favorite” position. First press and hold the SETTING button on the back of the wand. While holding the SETTING button press and hold the UP button. Release both buttons when the shade beeps.
This establishes a new “favorite” position and erases the old.
Charging the Motor Battery
When the shade begins to operate slower than normal, or only beeps when you
attempt to operate, it is time to charge the battery.
First, plug the 8.4v charger into the port on the wand and the charger into an
electrical outlet. A red light on the charger indicates that the battery is
charging. To fully charge the batteries, allow the batteries to charge for at
least 1 hour after the light on the charger turns green.
Note: A typical charge cycle can take between 4-6 hours.
Troubleshooting
THE SHADE RAISES ON LOWERS UNEVENLY
- Check that the installation brackets are level and aligned.
Roller and Shadings: Shim the brackets, if necessary.
THE MOTOR DOES NOT WORK OR RUNS SLOWLY
- Recharge battery
THE SHADE MOVES IN THE OPPOSITE DIRECTION OF THE CONTROL BUTTONS
- Press and hold the SETTING button, then press and hold the STOP button. Hold both until the motor jogs (approx. 10 seconds)
Child Safety
WARNING STRANGULATION HAZARD
Young children can be strangled by cords.
Immediately remove this product if a cord longer than 22 cm or a loop
exceeding 44 cm around becomes accessible. Rev 7/21 Print 7/21