SelectBlinds Cordless Lift System Honeycomb Shades Instruction Manual

SelectBlinds Cordless Lift System Honeycomb Shades

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.

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.

External Battery – Mounted away from the headrail

• 1-1/4” Pleat & Dimensions

Inside Mount

Minimum mount depth                               1-3/4”
Minimum mounting depth, flush mount            3”
Outside Mount
Minimum flat vertical surface                      1-1/2”

External Battery – Mounted to the back from the Headrail

• 1-1/4” Pleat & Dimensions

Inside Mount

Minimum mount depth                                     3”
Minimum mounting depth, flush mount      4-1/4”
Outside Mount
Minimum flat vertical surface                      1-1/2”

NOTE: Extension Brackets required for Battery – Mounted to the back of the Headrail.

Inside Mount

• For inside mounts the installation brackets will be screwed in place through the two top holes of each bracket.

Refer to the mounting depth chart below:

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 a wall anchor and follow the instructions provided with the anchors. (Anchors not provided.)

Outside Mount

• For outside mounts, the installation brackets will be screwed in place through the two back holes of each bracket.

Refer to the minimum surface height chart below:

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.)

EXTENSION BRACKETS (OPTIONAL)

• Position the extension brackets to the desired wall location.
• The bracket tops must be aligned and level to one another.
• Mount the extension brackets through the back holes with two screws.
• 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.

NOTE ON MOTORIZATION

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. To access the motor, please do so before installing the shade. If you need to access the motor after the shade is installed, please remove the shade from the window.

To access the motor

1. 1. Remove the end cap nearest the motor:
   • Single Shade: Right Side
   • Two-on-One headrail: Left and Right Side
2. For improved access, the headrail can slide left or right a few inches.
3. Once completed, center the headrail over the fabric and replace the end caps.

Installing the Shade

FOR CORDLESS LIFT SHADES (ONLY)

Note: The cordless lift handle should be installed prior to mounting the shade in the window.

• 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 the headrail back and upward to snap in it into place.

Operating Cordless Lift Shade

TO RAISE AND LOWER THE SHADE

• Hold the handle in the center portion of the bottomrail to ensure level movement.
• 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.
• Lower the shade by gently pulling downward to the desired position.
• Raise the shade by gently pushing upward to the desired position.

Note: Don’t raise shade any higher than it was intended to go. If shade doesn’t raise evenly, in most cases lowering it completely will allow cords to re-align on the spool.

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

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

INTERMEDIATE RAIL SHADE ADJUSTMENT

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

TROUBLESHOOTING

THE SHADE WILL NOT SNAP INTO THE INSTALLATION BRACKETS

• Check that the installation brackets are aligned and level.

THE SHADE IS HARD TO RAISE OR LOWER, OR WILL NOT RAISE OR LOWER

• Shades cannot be forced into tight inside mount window openings. If an inside mount, check that the shade is installed correctly.
• Make sure there is the clearance between the ends of the shade and the window casement.
• Check that the installation brackets are level. Shim to level, if necessary.
• If hold-down brackets are used, make sure they have been released.
• Make sure the fabric is not caught.

THE SHADE RAISES OR LOWERS UNEVENLY OR THE BOTTOM RAIL IS UNEVEN

• Check that the window is square by measuring the diagonals.
• Check that the installation brackets are level. Shim to level, if necessary.
• Adjust the cords under the bottom rail (see “Adjusting The Shade” on page 4).

IMPORTANT INFORMATION REGARDING CORDLESS SHADE OPERATION

• Daily operation of shade will ensure that it performs at its optimal level.
• If the shade is in the lowered position for an extended period of time, extra care needs to be taken when raising the shade. The fabric will relax and may resist lifting. This is a natural occurrence with all fabric shades. When lifting, you may notice the billowing (falling out) toward you. This is temporary and can be corrected by slowly raising the shade completely and then operating several times. This allows the fabric to go back to its pleated state, and the shade will operate as designed.
• If the shade has been in the fully raised position for an extended period of time, it may have a tendency to “spring back” above the desired length of the shade. This is temporary and can be corrected by completely raising the shade and operating several times.
• Operating the shade with the handle(s) provided is recommended so that the shade is balanced when raising and lowering.

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

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