Install Home Depot Honeycomb Shades Clearfit: Step-by-Step Guide
- June 5, 2024
- HOME DEPOT
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The Home Depot Honeycomb Shades Clearfit Installation Guide provides a comprehensive step-by-step guide to install the shades. The guide includes instructions for both inside and outside mount installations, along with the tools required for the installation process. The guide also includes details on how to remove the shades, install the handle, and adjust the steel wire for proper functioning. Additionally, the guide provides information on cleaning the shades to maintain their beauty. The Home Depot Honeycomb Shades Clearfit is a popular choice for homeowners looking for a stylish and functional window treatment option. With this installation guide, users can easily install and enjoy the benefits of these shades in their home.
Home Depot Honeycomb Shades Clearfit
Getting Started
Remove the shade from the package. Save the packaging until the shade is installed and working to your satisfaction.
Tools Needed’
- Power drill and drill bit
- Measuring tape
- Screwdriver
- Level
- Pencil
- Steel wire regulator (Provided)
Hardware Standard Quantity
Order width (X)| X< 31 3/4”| 31 3/4” ≦
X<45 9/16”
| 45 9/16” ≦
X≦59”
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Headrail Bracket| 2| 3| 4
Bottom rail Bracket| 3| 3| 4
L-Shape Supporting
Bracket Set (OB only)
| 3| 3| 4
Handle| 1
M3 x 3.6mm Screw for L-Shape Supporting Bracket
Set
|
3
|
3
|
4
Regulator| 1
M3.5×25mm
screw
| OB| 6| 6| 8
IB| 3| 3| 4
1 1/4”Screw| OB| 4| 6| 8
IB| 2| 3| 4
Bracket Installation
Bracket Distribution for Top Rail
Bracket Distribution for Bottom Rail ****
Inside Mount
Mount Headrail brackets with 1 1/4” screws aligned horizontally.
Allocate a min. distance of 5/16’’ from wall to the front of brackets (as
shown below). Use wall anchors for drywall or plaster wall.
Mount bottom rail brackets with M3.5×25mm screws aligned horizontally.
Allocate a min. of 1/2” from bracket screw hole to the front of the frame and
1” from the wall. Use wall anchors for drywall or plaster wall.
Do not over-tighten the screw.
Outside Mount
Allocate a min. distance of 1/4’’ between the end of the brackets and the top
of the window frame.
Mount brackets with 2pcs of 1 1/4” screw aligned horizontally.
The distance between the bottom rail L bracket screw hole to the bottom edge
of the frame should be at least 1 1/8” and 1” from the shade edge.
Mount L brackets with 2pcs M3.5×25mm screw. Cover the brackets and secure with
an M3x3.6 screw.
Do not over-tighten the screw.
Install the Shade
- Position the shade so that the front is facing you.
- Insert the rail with an angle facing the window; hook from the bracket front and push upward to snap it in.
For proper installation, start by attaching the front of the rail to the bracket
Remove the Shade
Fully raise the shade. Insert screwdriver into the gap between the back of the
rail and the bracket. Gently maneuver the screwdriver toward yourself to pry
the bracket. 
Handle Installation
- Push the handle to snap into the pre-drilled hole.
- Slide the handle to the left until you hear a click. Then it is properly secured. .
Adjust the Steel Wire
After the installation, tighten the steel wire by sliding the regulator
towards the direction as shown on label in Drawing 1.
To make tightening the steel wire easier, it is suggested to use a pliers to
pull the steel wire towards the bottom rail, and then adjust the regulator pin
to tighten the steel wire.
Put a cloth between the pliers and steel wire in case the steel wire breaks.
To loosen the steel wire, place the regulator pin on the bottom rail and press down as shown in Drawing 2.
Cleaning
Routine cleaning will help maintain the beauty of your shade. The shade can be cleaned by using a soft brush, vacuum with a low suction hand-held vacuum, cleaned ultrasonically (specify that a mild solution must be used and that the headrail should never be immersed in liquid). Dampen a clean cloth with a solution of warm water and mild detergent to dab the spot until it’s gone (do not rub!).
SPECIFICATION
Product
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Specification
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Tools Needed
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Power drill and drill bit, measuring tape, screwdriver, level, pencil, steel wire regulator (Provided)
Hardware Standard Quantity
|
- Headrail Bracket: 2 (X<31 3/4”), 3 (31 3/4” ≦ X<45 9/16”), 4 (45 9/16” ≦ X≦59”)
- Bottom rail Bracket: 3 (X<31 3/4”), 3 (31 3/4” ≦ X<45 9/16”), 4 (45 9/16” ≦ X≦59”)
- L-Shape Supporting Bracket Set (OB only): 3 (X<31 3/4”), 3 (31 3/4” ≦ X<45 9/16”), 4 (45 9/16” ≦ X≦59”)
- Handle: 1
- M3 x 3.6mm Screw for L-Shape Supporting Bracket Set: 3 (X<31 3/4”), 3 (31 3/4” ≦ X<45 9/16”), 4 (45 9/16” ≦ X≦59”)
- Regulator: 1
- M3.5×25mm screw: 6 (OB, X<31 3/4”), 6 (OB, 31 3/4” ≦ X<45 9/16”), 8 (OB, 45 9/16” ≦ X≦59”), 3 (IB, X<31 3/4”), 3 (IB, 31 3/4” ≦ X<45 9/16”), 4 (IB, 45 9/16” ≦ X≦59”)
- 1 1/4” Screw: 4 (OB, X<31 3/4”), 6 (OB, 31 3/4” ≦ X<45 9/16”), 8 (OB, 45 9/16” ≦ X≦59”), 2 (IB, X<31 3/4”), 3 (IB, 31 3/4” ≦ X<45 9/16”), 4 (IB, 45 9/16” ≦ X≦59”)
Bracket Installation
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- Inside Mount: Mount Headrail brackets with 1 1/4” screws aligned horizontally. Allocate a min. distance of 5/16’’ from wall to the front of brackets. Mount bottom rail brackets with M3.5×25mm screws aligned horizontally. Allocate a min. of 1/2” from bracket screw hole to the front of the frame and 1” from the wall.
- Outside Mount: Allocate a min. distance of 1/4’’ between the end of the brackets and the top of the window frame. Mount brackets with 2pcs of 1 1/4” screw aligned horizontally. The distance between the bottom rail L bracket screw hole to the bottom edge of the frame should be at least 1 1/8” and 1” from the shade edge. Mount L brackets with 2pcs M3.5×25mm screw. Cover the brackets and secure with an M3x3.6 screw.
Installation
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Position the shade so that the front is facing you. Insert the rail with an angle facing the window; hook from the bracket front and push upward to snap it in. For proper installation, start by attaching the front of the rail to the bracket.
Removal
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Fully raise the shade. Insert screwdriver into the gap between the back of the rail and the bracket. Gently maneuver the screwdriver toward yourself to pry the bracket.
Handle Installation
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Push the handle to snap into the pre-drilled hole. Slide the handle to the left until you hear a click. Then it is properly secured.
Adjust the Steel Wire
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After the installation, tighten the steel wire by sliding the regulator towards the direction as shown on label in Drawing 1. To make tightening the steel wire easier, it is suggested to use a pliers to pull the steel wire towards the bottom rail, and then adjust the regulator pin to tighten the steel wire. Put a cloth between the pliers and steel wire in case the steel wire breaks. To loosen the steel wire, place the regulator pin on the bottom rail and press down as shown in Drawing 2.
Cleaning
|
Routine cleaning will help maintain the beauty of your shade. The shade can be cleaned by using a soft brush, vacuum with a low suction hand-held vacuum, cleaned ultrasonically (specify that a mild solution must be used and that the headrail should never be immersed in liquid). Dampen a clean cloth with a solution of warm water and mild detergent to dab the spot until it’s gone (do not rub!).
FAQS
How do I clean the shade?
Routine cleaning will help maintain the beauty of your shade. The shade can be cleaned by using a soft brush, vacuum with a low suction hand-held vacuum, cleaned ultrasonically (specify that a mild solution must be used and that the headrail should never be immersed in liquid). Dampen a clean cloth with a solution of warm water and mild detergent to dab the spot until it’s gone (do not rub!).
How do I adjust the steel wire?
After the installation, tighten the steel wire by sliding the regulator towards the direction as shown on label in Drawing 1. To make tightening the steel wire easier, it is suggested to use pliers to pull the steel wire towards the bottom rail, and then adjust the regulator pin to tighten the steel wire. Put a cloth between the pliers and steel wire in case the steel wire breaks. To loosen the steel wire, place the regulator pin on the bottom rail and press down as shown in Drawing 2.
How do I install the handle?
Push the handle to snap into the pre-drilled hole. Slide the handle to the left until you hear a click. Then it is properly secured.
How do I remove the shade?
Fully raise the shade. Insert a screwdriver into the gap between the back of the rail and the bracket. Gently maneuver the screwdriver toward yourself to pry the bracket.
How do I install the shade for outside mount?
Allocate a minimum distance of 1/4’’ between the end of the brackets and the top of the window frame. Mount brackets with 2pcs of 1 1/4” screw aligned horizontally. The distance between the bottom rail L bracket screw hole to the bottom edge of the frame should be at least 1 1/8” and 1” from the shade edge. Mount L brackets with 2pcs M3.5×25mm screw. Cover the brackets and secure with an M3x3.6 screw. Do not over-tighten the screw.
How do I install the shade for inside mount?
Mount headrail brackets with 1 1/4” screws aligned horizontally. Allocate a minimum distance of 5/16’’ from the wall to the front of brackets. Mount bottom rail brackets with M3.5×25mm screws aligned horizontally. Allocate a minimum of 1/2” from bracket screw hole to the front of the frame and 1” from the wall. Do not over-tighten the screw.
How many headrail brackets are required for installation?
Two headrail brackets are required for an order width of less than 31 3/4”, three for an order width between 31 3/4” and 45 9/16”, and four for an order width between 45 9/16” and 59”.
What tools are needed for the installation of Home Depot Honeycomb Shades
Clearfit?
Power drill and drill bit, measuring tape, screwdriver, level, pencil, and steel wire regulator are needed for the installation process.