ALTA Honeycomb Shades Cordless Lift System Instruction Manual

ALTA Honeycomb Shades Cordless Lift System

HONEYCOMB SHADES
Cordless Lift System
Motorization
Thank you for your purchase. This shade has been custom built for you from the highest quality materials. To avoid errors and save valuable time, please read these instructions before installing your new shades

TOOLS YOU WILL NEED

1. Pencil or Marker
2. Measuring Tape
3. Phillips Screwdriver
4. Carpenter’s Level
5. Power Drill
6. Mounting Fasteners
7. 3/32” Drill Bit & 1/4” Hex Nut Driver Bit

GETTING STARTED

Thank you for purchasing this Honeycomb Shade. All of the required installation components are wrapped in your package along with these instructions. 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. Check that the parts you have correspond to the parts shown below.
Note: Some parts may vary depending upon your chosen shade system or mounting option.

Cordless Lift Shade Only

Mounting Types

If the installation brackets are mounted correctly, the rest of the installation process will follow easily. To prepare for this important first step, review the mounting types and basic window terminology illustrated below.

Bracket Installation

The installation brackets may be for INSIDE or OUTSIDE mounts.

Mounting the brackets level is essential for proper operation of the shade.
Shim the brackets if necessary to achieve a level alignment.
The bracket requirements and placements are the same for inside and outside mounts.
Refer to the following spacing diagram and bracket requirement chart.

When installing motorized bottom-up shades with an external battery pack refer to the chart below:

External Battery – Mounted away from the Headrail
Honeycomb & Hybrid Pleat

Inside (IB) Mount

Minimum mounting depth| 3/4”
Minimum mounting depth, flush mount| 2-1/8”
Outside (OB) Mount
Minimum flat vertical surface| 1-1/2”

External Battery – Mounted to the back from the Headrail
Honeycomb & Hybrid Pleat

Inside (OB) Mount

Minimum mounting depth| 2-5/8”
Minimum mounting depth, flush mount| 3-1/4”
Outside (OB) Mount
Minimum flat vertical surface| 1-1/2”

NOTE: Extension Brackets required for External Battery Bottom-up Shades – Mounted to the back of the headrail.

Motorized Shades

Bottom-Up Shades — Prior to installing the shade, attach the external battery pack to the motor and pair the motor with the remote using the instructions included with the remote.
Two-Fabric-Combo — Features an internal battery. Charging port and reset button are found in either the left or right end piece. Follow the instructions included with the remote to pair with the motor.

Inside Mount

For inside mounts the installation brackets will be screwed in place through the top two holes of each bracket. Refer to the mounting depth chart:

NOTE: Prior to mounting the brackets, add any clearance depth required to avoid obstructions such as window cranks or handles.

ATTACH THE BRACKETS:

1. Screw installation brackets through top two holes to desired window sill location.
   • Use a 3/32” drill bit to drill holes for the screws.
2. Ensure all brackets are level and aligned.

IMPORTANT: If you are fastening the installation brackets to drywall, be sure to use wall anchors and follow the instructions provided with the anchors. (Anchors not provided.)

Outside Mount
For outside mounts the standard installation brackets will be screwed in place through the two back holes of each bracket. Refer to the minimum surface height chart: Minimum Height

Minimum Height
1-1/2”

ATTACH THE BRACKETS:

1. Screw standard brackets through two back holes to desired location.
   • Use a 3/32” drill bit to drill holes for the screws.
2. Ensure all brackets are level and aligned.

IMPORTANT: If you are fastening the installation brackets to drywall, be sure to use wall anchors and follow the instructions provided with the anchors. (Anchors not provided.)

EXTENSION BRACKETS (optional):

1. Position the extension brackets to the desired wall location.
2. The bracket tops must be aligned and level to one another.
3. Mount the extension brackets through the back holes with two screws.
4. Attach installation brackets to extension brackets with included screws & nuts.

NOTE: Use the same holes for all brackets to ensure even projection from the surface.

SIDE MOUNT WITH EXTENSION BRACKETS (optional):
Important: Not available with all operating systems.

1. Measure from window sill up to desired mounting position on each side of the window frame.
2. Mark position.
3. Mount Extension Brackets on each side of window frame, as shown. Make sure to confirm that the headrail will sit perfectly level.
4. Once the Extension Brackets are installed and properly positioned, attach the mounting brackets using the nuts and bolts provided.

Installing the Shade

FOR MOTORIZED SHADES (ONLY)
IMPORTANT: For Motorized shades only, make sure the remote control is paired to the motor prior to installing in the window.

FOR CORDLESS LIFT SHADES (ONLY)

• The shade will come with the color coordinated textured handle pre-inserted into the moving rail(s).
• If desired, a clear textured handle or a clear plastic insert are available and must be selected at the time the order is placed.
  NOTE: The plastic handle is not easily removable. Should it become necessary to remove the handle please contact customer service.

MOUNTING THE HEADRAIL

• With the front side of the shade facing you, tilt the headrail slightly backward to angle the front inside lip to the brackets.
• Rotate headrail back and upward to snap in it into place.

Attaching Hold-Down Brackets (optional)

1. Lower the shade and place the hold down pins into the bottom rail end caps.
2. Mark the hold down bracket locations on the mounting surface.
3. With the brackets level, attach them using two screws.

Adjusting the Shade

• Raise and lower the shade several times.
• If the length is incorrect or the bottom rail is not level, use the following steps to correct.

BOTTOMRAIL SHADE ADJUSTMENT

1. Lift bottomrail on the side to be adjusted. This will take the weight off the cord.
2. Use a screwdriver or dime.
   • Turn screw clockwise to lift that side of the shade.
   • Turn screw counter clockwise to lower that side of the shade.
   • Half a revolution is 1/4” adjustment (maximum adjustment is 1/2”).

Operating the Shade

CORDLESS LIFT SHADES

TO RAISE AND LOWER THE SHADE:

1. Hold the handle in the center portion of the bottomrail to ensure level movement.
2. Shades over 42” in width will have 2 handles evenly positioned within hands reach along the center portion of the bottomrail to ensure level movement.
3. Lower the shade by gently pulling downward to the desired position.
4. Raise the shade by gently pushing upward to the desired position

CARE AND CLEANING

Honeycomb shades are made of an anti-static, dust resistant fabric which repels dirt and dust. For most of these fabrics, the following options are available if your shade needs cleaning.

DUSTING: Regular light dusting with a feather duster is all the cleaning that is needed in most circumstances.

VACUUMING: Use a hand-held vacuum with low suction for more thorough dust removal.

SPOT CLEANING: Use the following steps for spot cleaning: (1) Prepare a solution of warm water and mild dish-washing detergent. (2) Dampen a clean cloth in the solution and ring it out. (3) Dab the spot with the dampened cloth until it is gone. DO NOT RUB THE FABRIC. (4) Allow the shade to dry in the completely lowered position.
CAUTION: Avoid creasing Blackout fabrics during cleaning.

DEEP CLEANING: Use the following steps for deep cleaning: (1) Immerse shade in basin or bathtub filled with warm water and mild detergent. (2) Rinse with clean water. (3) Fully raise shade and tilt to eliminate excess water, (4) Reinstall damp shade, lower it, and let it dry completely. CAUTION: Do not immerse Blackout fabrics. Do not immerse the headrail or any fabric-wrapped rail.

ULTRASONIC CLEANING: Standard shades, except those made with Blackout Lining can be ultrasonically cleaned by a professional.

• Specify that a mild detergent be used.
• Never immerse the headrail or any fabric-wrapped rail in the solution.
• Dry the shade completely in the lowered position.
  CAUTION: Do not ultrasonically clean Blackout fabrics. Do not immerse headrail.

CHILD SAFETY

WARNING
STRANGULATION HAZARD – Young chidren 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

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