Hunter Douglas 5-217 Series Heavy Duty Clutch Coupled Roller Shades Installation Guide
- August 10, 2024
- Hunter Douglas
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Hunter Douglas 5-217 Series Heavy Duty Clutch Coupled Roller Shades
Product Information
Specifications
- Model: RB 500
- Type: Manual Roller Shades
- Clutch Type: Heavy Duty Clutch
- Series: 5-217
- Coupled Unit: Yes
Product Usage Instructions
Installation
- Install the clutch bracket & intermediate plug bracket first:
- a) Install in recess, b) ceiling, or c) wall
- Slide the screw cover onto the bracket until it snaps.
- Place the roller shade with the idle end onto the intermediate bracket and lift the shade into the clutch bracket.
- Secure the shade by turning the locking ring furthest away from the bracket.
- Attach the bracket covers to the brackets.
- Install the end plug bracket with screws provided.
- Slide the aligner or the connector set through the intermediate bracket into the tube-bearing plug.
- To align the bottom hembars, pull the shade away from the aligner set, turn the shade to line up the bottom hembars together, and secure the position.
- Slide the bracket cover onto the bracket.
Option: Leveler
To adjust the skewing, put the provided Allen key into the screw of the leveler and turn it left or right to move the roller shade up and down. Support lifting of large heavy roller shades with the palm of your hand.
Removal
- Lift the back side of the bracket cover and slide it towards you.
- Unfasten the locking ring. Slide a screwdriver between the locking ring and bracket and push the tube bearing plug in the aligner/connector direction.
- Move the roller shade downwards out of the bracket. Pull the aligner or connector out of the tube-bearing plug.
FAQ
Q: How do I adjust the roller shades for proper alignment?
A: To align the bottom hembars, pull the shade away from the aligner set, turn the shade to line up the bottom hembars together, and secure position by turning the locking ring on the tube bearing plug furthest away from the bracket.
Q: How do I remove the roller shades for maintenance?
A: Follow the removal steps provided in the manual which include lifting the backside of the bracket cover, unfastening the locking ring, and sliding out the roller shade from the bracket.
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Installation
- Install the clutch bracket & intermediate plug bracket first. a) recess b) ceiling c) wall
- Slide the screw cover onto the bracket until it snaps.
- Open the fastener on the clutch bracket adapter (A).
- Place the roller shade with the idle end onto the intermediate bracket.
- Push the shade against the tube bearing plug and lift the shade into the clutch bracket.
- Line up the teeth of the clutch with a bracket adapter (A).
- Insert the clutch, turn the shade (10°) in the rolling-off direction (1), and close the fastener on the bracket adapter.
- Secure the shade by turning the locking ring furthest away from the bracket.
- Attach the bracket covers to the brackets.
- Make sure the bracket covers snap onto the brackets.
- Make sure the bracket cover is on the intermediate plug bracket.
- Install the end plug bracket with screws provided.
- Slide the screw cover onto the bracket until it snaps.
- Slide the aligner or the connector set through the intermediate bracket into the tube bearing plug.
- Shades with custom width gaps or Joint 45° will require 2 intermediate brackets. Slide the aligner or connector set through the intermediate bracket into the tube bearing plug.
- Place the tube with the plug connector on the aligner or connector set head.
- Press the tube bearing plug, lift the roller shade, and snap it to the bracket.
- To align the bottom hembars, pull the shade away from the aligner set (1), and turn the shade to line up the bottom hembars together (2). Release shade to secure position (3). Not possible when using a connector set.
- Secure the shade band by turning the locking ring on the tube bearing plug furthest away from the bracket.
- Slide the bracket cover onto the bracket. Make sure that the bracket cover snaps onto the bracket.
Option: Leveler
- Make sure that the opening for the Allen key is pointing downwards before installing the brackets.
- Change the orientation by loosening the 4 screws and turning the leveler 90°. Reinstall the screws.
- To adjust the skewing, put the provided Allen key into the screw of the leveler and turn it left or right to move the roller shade up and down. Support lifting of large heavy roller shades with the palm of your hand.
Removal
- Lift the back side of the bracket cover and slide it towards you.
- Unfasten the locking ring. Slide a screwdriver between the locking ring and bracket and push the tube bearing plug in the aligner/connector direction.
- Move the roller shade downwards out of the bracket.
- Pull the aligner or connector out of the tube bearing plug.
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