ALTA R Series Roller Shades Instruction Manual

ALTA R Series Roller Shades

GETTING STARTED

• 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. If the installation brackets are mounted correctly, the rest of the installation process will follow easily.
• Make sure the mounting surface is level. Brackets must be in line and level. Shim brackets if necessary.
• The head rail must be level for the shade to operate properly.
• Once the brackets are secured and level, the fabric roll can be inserted. Make sure your hands are clean to avoid soiling the fabric.
• Required installation components are wrapped in your package along with these instructions.

NOTE: Some parts may vary depending on the selected mounting options or control system options and whether intermediate brackets are required.

No Top Treatment — Standard

Cassette

Shades with No Top Treatment — INSIDE MOUNT

All Operating Systems

• Determine the control side. Bracket (B) with tab (foot) should be at the control side and the bracket (A) with V slot and T-Hook should be at the idler side.
• The installation brackets are always mounted so that the inner surfaces face each other. Make sure all brackets are leveled and aligned.
• Insert control side into the foot of the bracket.
• Set the post of the idler end into the V slot of the idler side bracket. Rotate the T-hook on the idler side bracket over the post to lock in the post and secure the fabric roll.

Shades with Square Cassette

Flush Mounting Depth Requirement: 3-3/4”
Min. Mounting Surface Height Requirement: 1-1/2”

1.  Measure correct spacing, mark the desired location
2.  Install brackets – Brackets must be in line and level. Shim brackets if necessary.

Follow image below:

1. Hook cassette onto the bracket
2. Push the cassette towards the back
3. Allow the hook at the back of the cassette to engage securely onto the hook at the rear of the bracket.

To Remove the shade:

Reverse the steps above.

Shades with Curved Cassette

Flush Mounting Depth Requirement:

• 2-7/8” (small curved cassette)
• 3-3/4” (medium curved cassette)
• 4-3/8” (large curved cassette)

Min. Mounting Depth Requirement: 1-1/2”

1. Space brackets evenly. Using the installation bracket as a template, measure to the center of the brackets and mark the hole locations with a pencil for drilling.
2. Install the brackets, make sure all brackets are leveled and aligned. Mount the shade.

Small Cassette
Figure A – Position the cassette valance so that the ridge engages into the top lip of all brackets.
Figure B – Rotate the bottom front of the cassette valance upwards until the rear of the cassette valance engages into the bracket and snaps into place, as shown.

To remove the shade
Hold the cassette at each bracket tab to disengage the rear of the cassette.

Medium/Large Cassette
Figure A – Position and securely engage rear of the cassette into the bottom hooks of the bracket. Rotate cassette upward (1) and push backward (2).
Figure B – Hold the cassette release gently (3) to ensure the top of the cassette engaging into the top lips of all brackets, as shown.

To remove the shade
Hold the cassette, gently insert a flathead screwdriver in between the top of the cassette and each bracket tab to assist in releasing the cassette from the top bracket lips. Push the cassette toward the back. Rotate downward to disengage the cassette.

Shades with 3” Fascia

The open end of each bracket faces downward, as shown in the image. The bracket with a tab (foot) in the middle should be at the control side and the bracket with V slot and T-Hook should be at the idler side.

• Install each bracket with two screws through the top. Make sure all brackets are level and aligned.

INSTALL THE SHADE

1. Insert control side of the fabric roll into the tab (foot) in the middle of the bracket.
2. Set the post of the idler end into the V slot of the idler side bracket. Rotate the T-hook over the post on the idler side bracket to lock in the post and secure the fabric roll.

ATTACH THE FASCIA

•  Please note, do not install fascia panel until shade is installed. Then assemble the two end brackets and the fascia panel.
• Place the top of the fascia panel into the top indention of the brackets. Rotate the panel down and snap it into place.

Shades with 4” Fascia

The open end of each bracket faces downward, as shown in the image. The bracket with a tab (foot) in the middle should be at the control side and the bracket with V slot and T-Hook should be at the idler side.

• Install each bracket with two screws through the top. Make sure all brackets are level and aligned.

NOTE: If shade is ordered with Side and/or Bottom Channel, please refer to Side/Bottom Channel Installation Instructions.

INSTALL THE SHADE

1. Insert control side of the fabric roll into the tab (foot) in the middle of the bracket.

2. Set the post of the idler end into the V slot of the idler side bracket. Rotate the T-hook over the post on the idler side bracket to lock in the post and secure the fabric roll.
   ATTACH THE FASCIA

3. Place the top of the fascia panel into the top indention of the brackets. Rotate the panel down and snap it into place.

Shades with 4” Fascia

Side/Bottom Channel Installation Instructions

MOUNT BACK SIDE CHANNELS

1. Align back channel under corner of fascia bracket so the side of the back channel is flush with the bracket
2. Mark mounting screw hole locations with a center punch
3. Pre-drill holes in the side of channels using metal drill bit
4. Re-align the back channel. Use a level to ensure side channels are straight and leveled.
5. Mount with the correct mounting screws.

INSTALL THE SHADE

1. Insert control side of the fabric roll into the tab (foot) in the middle of the bracket.
2. Set the post of the idler end into the V-slot of the idler side bracket. Rotate the T-hook over the post on the idler side bracket to lock in the post and secure the fabric roll.

INSTALL FRONT SIDE CHANNEL

1. Install front side channel by engaging lip of the channel into the groove on the back side channel. Snap front side channel into place.

INSTALL BOTTOM CHANNEL (if ordered)

1. Place left side of bottom channel between front and back side channels.
2. Slide the right side down in between the front and back side channels until the bottom closure sits on the window sill. Mount bottom channel to window sill using mounting screws.

ATTACH FASCIA

1.  Control side bracket attaches to the side of the panel with the notch. The idler side bracket goes on the side without the notch.
2.  Place the top of the fascia panel into the top indention of the brackets. Rotate the panel down and snap it into place.

Shades with Pocket

Flush Mounting Depth Requirement: 4-9/16”
Min. Mounting Depth Requirement: 3-5/8”

INSTALL MOUNTING BRACKETS

1. Insert bracket into the pocket. Attach end plate onto the side bracket.
2. Using appropriate screws, install pocket into top or window frame.

NOTE: If shade is ordered with side and/or bottom channel please go to Side/Bottom Channel Installation Instructions. If not, skip to Install the Shade.

INSTALL THE SHADE

1.  Insert control side of the fabric roll into the tab (foot) in the middle of the control side bracket.
2.  Set the post of the idler end into the V slot of the idler side bracket. Rotate the T-hook over the post on the idler side bracket to lock in the post and secure the fabric roll.
3.  Install Bottom Closure into the pocket on an angle. Once aligned, allow front of bottom closure to drop in place.

Shades with Pocket

Side/Bottom Channel Installation Instructions

MOUNT BACK SIDE CHANNELS

Mount Back Side Channels by aligning the back channel flush with the back of the pocket and mount with the correct mounting screws.

INSTALL THE SHADE

To install the shade, insert control side first by placing the hole in the core into the tab (foot) in the middle of the bracket. Set the post of the idler end into the V slot of the idler side bracket. Rotate the T-hook over the post on the idler side bracket to lock in the post and secure the fabric roll.

INSTALL FRONT SIDE CHANNEL

Install Front Side Channel by engaging lip of channel into the groove on the back side channel. Snap front side channel into place.

INSTALL BOTTOM CHANNEL (if ordered)

To install Bottom Channel (if ordered), place left side of bottom channel between front and back side channels. Slide the right side down in between the front and back side channels until the bottom closure sits on the window sill. Mount bottom channel to window sill using correct mounting screws.
Install Bottom Closure into the pocket on an angle. Once aligned, allow front of bottom closure to drop in place.

Shades with Fabric Cornice — INSIDE MOUNT

Flush Mount Depth Requirement: 1-1/2” Min. Mounting Depth Requirement: 1”

MOUNT THE CORNICE

1. Center the cornice in desired location.

2. Mark 2” from each jamb for screw location. Mark the mounting surface using a pencil. Center the marks in the bracket slots.

   • Space screws evenly, but no more than 24” apart.

3. Drill screw holes.
   IMPORTANT: Use drywall anchors when mounting into drywall.

4.  Install the cornice through the slotted angle bracket to the mounting surface with the #8 x 1-1/4” screws provided.

To install shade behind the cornice – refer to instruction under No Top Treatment

Shades with Deluxe Valance — INSIDE MOUNT

• Install the valance first and then proceed with shade installation.
• The valance can be mounted directly with the provided installation screws, drill vertically through the pre-drilled slots into the top of the window frame.

To install shade behind the valance – refer to instruction under No Top Treatment.

Shades with No Top Treatment — OUTSIDE MOUNT

All Operating Systems

• Determine the control side. Bracket (B) with tab (foot) should be at the control side and the bracket (A) with V slot and T-Hook should be at the idler side.
• The installation brackets are always mounted so that the inner surfaces face each other. Make sure all brackets are leveled and aligned.
• Insert control side into the foot of the bracket.
• Set the post of the idler end into the V slot of the idler side bracket. Rotate the T-hook on the idler side bracket over the post to lock in the post and secure the fabric roll.

Shades with Square Cassette

Min. Mounting Surface Height Requirement: 4”

• Measure correct spacing
• Install brackets – face fix wall mount, top fix ceiling mount. Brackets must be in line and level.
• Shim brackets if necessary.

To Remove the shade:

Reverse the steps above.

Shades with Curved Cassette

• Min. Mounting Surface Height Requirement:
• 2-3/4” (small curved cassette)
• 3-1/8” (medium curved cassette)
• 4” (large curved cassette)

Small Cassette
Figure A – Position the cassette valance so the ridge engages into the top lip of all brackets.
Figure B – Rotate the bottom front of the cassette valance upwards and towards the bracket until the rear of the cassette valance engages into the bracket and snaps into place, as shown.

To remove the shade
Hold the cassette at each bracket tab to disengage the rear of the cassette.

Medium/Large Cassette

• Space brackets evenly. Using the installation bracket as a template, measure to the center of the brackets and mark the hole locations with a pencil for drilling.
• Install the brackets, make sure all brackets are leveled. Mount the shade.

Figure A – Position and securely engage rear of the cassette into the bottom hooks of the bracket. Rotate cassette upward (1) and push backward (2).
Figure B – Hold the cassette release gently (3) to ensure the top of the cassette engaging into the top lips of all brackets, as shown.

To remove the shade
Hold the cassette, gently insert a flathead screwdriver in between the top of the cassette and each bracket tab to assist in releasing the cassette from the top bracket lips. Push the cassette toward the back. Rotate downward to disengage the cassette.

Shades with 3” Fascia

INSTALL THE MOUNTING BRACKETS
The open end of each bracket faces downward, as shown in the image.

• Attach each bracket to the mounting surface using the two holes in the rear of each bracket.
• Use a level to make sure brackets are leveled.

INSTALL THE SHADE

• Insert control side of the fabric roll into the tab (foot) in the middle of the bracket.
• Set the post of the idler end into the V slot of the idler side bracket. Rotate the T-hook on the idler side bracket to lock in the post and secure the fabric roll.

INSTALL THE FASCIA

• Please note, do not install fascia panel until shade is installed. Then assemble the two end brackets and the fascia panel.
• Place the top of the fascia panel into the top indention of the brackets. Rotate the panel down and snap it into place.
• Attach bracket end plate to the brackets.

Shades with 4” Fascia

INSTALL THE MOUNTING BRACKETS
The open end of each bracket faces downward, as shown in the image. The bracket with a tab (foot) in the middle should be at the control side and the bracket with V slot and T-Hook should be at the idler side.

• Mount brackets to the wall using the two holes in the rear of each bracket for wall mount. For ceiling mount, mount brackets to the ceiling using two holes in the top of each bracket.
• Use a level to make sure brackets are leveled.

NOTE: If shade is ordered with Side and/or Bottom Channel, please refer to Side/Bottom Channel Installation Instructions.

INSTALL THE SHADE

1. Insert control side of the fabric roll into the tab (foot) in the middle of the bracket.

2. Set the post of the idler end into the V slot of the idler side bracket. Rotate the T-hook over the post on the idler side bracket to lock in the post and secure the fabric roll.
   ATTACH THE FASCIA
   

3.  Place the top of the fascia panel into the top indention of the brackets. Rotate the panel down and snap it into place.

Shades with 4” Fascia

Side/Bottom Channel Installation Instructions

MOUNT BACK SIDE CHANNELS

1. Align back channel under corner of fascia bracket so the side of the back channel is flush with the bracket.
2. Mark mounting screw hole locations with a center punch
3.  Pre-drill holes in the side of channels using metal drill bit as shown.
4.  Re-align the back channel. Use a level to ensure side channels are straight and leveled.
5.  Mount with the correct mounting screws.

INSTALL THE SHADE

1. Insert control side of the fabric roll into the foot of the control side bracket.
2.  Set the post of the idler end into the V slot of the idler side bracket. Rotate the T-hook over the post on the idler side bracket to lock in the post and secure the fabric roll.

INSTALL FRONT SIDE CHANNEL

1. Install front side channel by engaging lip of the channel into the groove on the back side channel. Snap front side channel into place.

INSTALL BOTTOM CHANNEL (if ordered)

1. Place left side of bottom channel between front and back side channels.
2. Slide the right side down in between the front and back side channels until bottom closure is at the bottom of the side channels. White holding the bottom channel in place, drill a screw hole using a metal drill bit (1” from the side and 3/8” from bottom corner). Install mounting screw through all channels and into the wall.

ATTACH FASCIA

1. The control-side bracket attaches to the side of the panel with the notch. The rotator side bracket goes on the side without the notch.
2.  Place the top of the fascia panel into the top indention of the brackets. Rotate the panel down and snap it into place.
3.  Attach bracket end plate to the brackets.

Shades with Pocket — CEILING MOUNT

Min. Mounting Surface Height Requirement: 4-1/2”

INSTALL POCKET & MOUNTING BRACKETS

1. Mount pocket to ceiling using the appropriate mounting screws.
2. Pre-drill mounting holes, and use anchor if needed.
3.  Make sure all brackets are level.
4. Insert bracket into the pocket (use mallet to gently tap bracket into place) until flush with the end of the pocket. Secure bracket to pocket with supplied mounting screws.
5. Secure end plate to the pocket

NOTE: If shade is ordered with side and/or bottom channel please go to Side/Bottom Channel Installation Instructions. If not, skip to shade installation.

INSTALL THE SHADE

1. Insert control side of the fabric roll into the tab (foot) in the middle of the control side bracket.
2. Set the post of the idler end into the V slot of the idler side bracket. Rotate the T-hook over the post on the idler side bracket to lock in the post and secure the fabric roll.
3. Install Bottom Closure into the pocket on an angle. Once aligned, allow front of bottom closure to drop in place.

Shades with Pocket

Side/Bottom Channel Installation Instructions

MOUNT BACK SIDE CHANNELS

1. Align back channel under corner of fascia bracket so the side of the back channel is flush with the bracket.
2.  Mark mounting screw hole locations with a center punch.
3. Pre-drill holes in the side of channels using metal drill bit as shown.
4. Re-align the back channel. Use a level to ensure side channels are straight and leveled.
5. Mount with the correct mounting screws.

INSTALL THE SHADE

1.  Insert control side of the fabric roll into the tab (foot) in the middle of the control side bracket.
2.  Set the post of the idler end into the V slot of the idler side bracket.
   Rotate the T-hook over the post on the idler side bracket to lock in the post and secure the fabric roll.

INSTALL FRONT SIDE CHANNEL

1. Install front side channel by engaging lip of the channel into the groove on the back side channel. Snap front side channel into place.

INSTALL BOTTOM CHANNEL (if ordered)

1.  Place left side of bottom channel between front and back side channels.
2.  Slide the right side down in between the front and back side channels until bottom closure is at the bottom of the side channels. White holding the bottom channel in place, drill a screw hole using a metal drill bit (1” from the side and 3/8” from bottom corner). Install mounting screw through all channels and into the wall.
3. Install Bottom Closure into the pocket on an angle. Once aligned, allow front of bottom closure to drop in place.

Shades with Fabric Cornice

1. Attach the returns to the cornice.

   • Check the angle on each return.
   • Fasten screws into the cornice.
   • Repeat for opposite return.

2.  Skip to next step if ordered with a shade. If ordered custom returns under Fabric Cornice Only (without shade), place the 8” bracket on top of the slotted angle next to the return. With the back of the bracket flush with the back edge of the return, mark the cut mark just past the screw hole that lines up with the slotted angle. Then cut the bracket at the mark.

3.  Measure distance from top edge of cornice to the first complete hole in the slotted angle. Use that measurement to mark the location for the first bracket at the desired height. Repeat for the opposite bracket.
   Space brackets evenly, but no more than 24” apart.

4. Drill the screw holes. (Use drywall anchors when needed)

5. Attach the installation brackets with the screws provided.

   •  Ensure the mounting surface is level and the brackets are aligned. Shim brackets, if needed.

6.  Using the bolts and nuts provided, attach the slotted angle on top of the installation brackets

Shades with Fabric Cornice

Install the Dust Cover (Outside Mount Only)

Dust cover only comes with cornice 1-1/2”, 4” & 6” return.

7/8” Dust Cover

• Remove adhesive backing from square tapes
• Place the square tapes on slotted angle
• Put the dust cover on top of slotted angle and press it to secure the adhesive.

3- 7/8” & 5-7/8” Dust Cover

• Snap the dust cover support onto the slotted angle as shown
• Remove adhesive backing from square tapes
• Place the square tapes on slotted angle and brackets
• Press the dust cover in place to secure the adhesive

To install shade behind the cornice – refer to instruction under No Top Treatment.

Shades with Deluxe Valance — OUTSIDE MOUNT

1. Install the valance first and then proceed with shade installation.
2. Use anchors if needed, and space brackets evenly. Using the installation bracket as a template, measure to the center of the brackets and mark the hole locations with a pencil for drilling.
3. Brackets must be in line and level. Shim brackets if necessary.
4. Mount the brackets with the screws provided, and slide the valance under the clips that are on the top of the installation brackets.

To install shade behind the valance – refer to the instruction under No Top Treatment.

Motorized Shades

Refer to motorization programming instructions provided for more details.

Straightening the Shade

If your shade does not roll up evenly (telescoping)
First check the mounting brackets are aligned and level. (Please use a leveling device to check)

IF shade STILL does not roll evenly.

• Unroll the shade until you can see where the fabric is attached to the roller tube.
• Place a small piece of evenly cut masking tape at the opposite end from where the fabric gathers (telescoping).
• A second or even third piece can be placed until shade is rolled up evenly.

CARE AND CLEANING

Roller Shades are made of the highest quality materials for extended wear. If it is not damaged or exposed to a great deal of direct sunlight, it is not unrealistic to expect years of enjoyment with minimal care. Raising and lowering shades periodically helps reduce most natural dust accumulation. If additional cleaning is desired, regular dusting with a feather duster or carefully cleaned with a soft vacuum brush attachment.
Fabric: Vacuum your roller shade frequently. This will keep your roller shade looking like new! If your roller shade becomes soiled use a high-quality foam upholstery cleaner.
Transparent and Vinyl: Transparent and vinyl shades can be readily cleaned with any standard commercial window spray cleaner, which should be diluted with 10 parts water to 1 part cleaning solution. For best results, shades should be removed from brackets, then placed on a clean, flat covered surface. To prevent streaking and inconsistent drying, wash and dry one small area at a time. Do not rub hard. Use a soft, lint-free cloth for washing and drying.

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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