| A. Getting Started |
| The Parts: Before getting started, please remove and identify the following parts required for the installation of your shades: |
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| B. The Tools |
| To install your Great Windows Honeycomb Shade, you will need a few basic tools: |
- Phillips head screwdriver* or
- 1/4" nut Driver*
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| *Power screwdriver or power drill with a #2 Phillips attachment or 1/4" nut driver attachment may be used. |
| IMPORTANT NOTE: Screws provided are for installation into wooden frames only. For metal surfaces, use suitable sheet metal screws and pre-drill holes. For concrete, stone, brick, or tile, use a carbide drill and appropriate anchors and screws. For wallboard or plaster, use hollow wall anchors and/or longer screws to reach framing or stud. In all cases, follow the fastener manufacturer's recommendations. |
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| C. Sorting Your Shades |
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Inside the headrail of your Great Windows Honeycomb Shades, there is a sorting label. This appears as seen at right:
On this label, you will recognize:
- Order size of the shade
- Room location (If not present, info not given at time of order)
- Whether the shade was ordered for inside mount (IB) or Outside mount (OB)
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| D. Arch Shade Installation |
Install the Fabric to the Rail
The shade has a rail that contains a filler strip inserted into the bottom cell of the fabric stack. The fabric stack has one straight side and one trimmed side if non-perfect. Both sides are straight if a perfect arch.
- Remove the left end cap from the rail.
- Slide the fabric stack down to the left side of the rail.
- Gently bend the filter strip; insert it into the top cell of the stack.
- Fan out the fabric and slide the top cell onto the fabric grooves of the rail. Center the arch.
- Attach the end caps to the rail.
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| E. Bracket Installation |
| The number of brackets you will use depends on your shade width. Verify which type of installation bracket you have for your shade. Follow the instructions for your particular brackets and mounting. |
Mounting Brackets
(Excluding Specialty End Mount Brackets)
| shade width |
number of
brackets |
| To 31" |
2 |
| 31 1/8" to 60" |
3 |
| 60 1/8" to 84" |
4 |
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| Inside Mount |
Standard Bracket Placement
(Stand-Alone Installation) |
| bracket type |
minimum |
fully recessed |
| 3/8" standard |
1" |
1 5/8" |
| 3/4" standard |
1" |
2 3/8" |
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Swivel Bracket Placement
(Stand-Alone Installation) |
| bracket type |
minimum |
fully recessed |
| 3/8" standard |
1/2" |
1 1/8" |
| 3/4" standard |
1/2" |
2" |
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- Position two swivel brackets so their screw holes are 3" in from the ends of the shade. If additional brackets are required, center them between the two end brackets.
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- Use one screw to attach each bracket to the mounting surface. For 3/4" rail, use the front hole if a mounting depth of 1" or more is available. Use the rear hole only if the mounting depth is between 1/2" and 1".
CAUTION: Do not attach a screw through the swivel eyelet on the bracket.
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- Position the moveable tab outward on each bracket.
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- With the front side of the fabric facing you, lift the shade into position so the rail is against the back of the brackets.
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- Rotate the movable tabs against the headrail to lock into place. Make sure the shade is tightly secured.
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| Outside Mount |
| Standard Brackets (Stand-Alone Installation) |
| Outside mount requires a flat vertical surface of at least 5/8" high for 3/8" rail or at least 1" high for 3/4" rail. |
- Position two swivel brackets on the mounting surface so that their centerlines are 3" in from each end of the shade.
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- If more than two brackets are required, space them evenly between the two end brackets.
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- Push the rail into the brackets. Make sure fabric is not caught between the tab and the rail.
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- Tighten the tab screw on each bracket. Do not over tighten. If necessary, gently move the fabric forward to access the screw.
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| F. Installing Arch Support Clips (if applicable) |
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| Inside Mount |
| shade width |
number of
clips |
| To 17" |
1 |
| 17 1/8" to 28" |
2 |
| 28 1/8" to 40" |
3 |
| 40 1/8" to 51" |
4 |
| 51 1/8" to 62" |
5 |
| 62 1/8" to 74" |
6 |
| 74 1/8" to 84" |
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- Attach clips to the mounting surface through the hole in top.
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| Outside Mount |
- Attach clips to the mounting surface through the slot at the back of the clip.
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- Install the first clip at the top of the arch, holding the center of the fabric.
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- If necessary, space additional clips evenly along the arch so clips are spaced no more than 19" apart.
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| G. Space Arch Support Clips (if applicable) |
| Verify the number of hooks needed to support your shade. |
| shade width |
number of
clips |
| To 23" |
1 |
| 23 1/8" to 46" |
3 |
| 46 1/8" to 69" |
5 |
| 69 1/8" to 84" |
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| Odd Number of Hooks |
- Position the first hook at the top center of the window opening.
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- Position the next two hooks at 45 degrees. Space the remaining hooks evenly. Do not position the hooks lower than 45 degrees from the bottom of the arch.
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| Even Number of Hooks |
- Position the first 2 hooks at 45 degrees from the bottom of the arch. Space the remaining hooks evenly.
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| H. Installing Arch Support Clips (if applicable) |
| Note: To help find the correct depth, place the shade into the mounting brackets and mark on the sill where the exact center of a fabric cell is located. This is where the point of the hook should be locted. Remove the shade before proceeding. |
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- Attach each arch support hook with the Phillips screw provided. Be sure to mount the hooks at a consistent depth within the sill.
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- Install the shade into the mounting brackets. Support the fabric and carefully use the pointed end of the hooks to puncture the fabric between the glue line (at least 1/8" into the cell).
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- Continue to support the fabric until all hooks are engaged.
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- If necessary, bend or reconfigure to shape the arch to the best possible appearance.
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| Child Safety |
| At Great Windows child safety is first. All of our products are fitted with the highest quality components that provide the most complete safety measures in the industry. Our honeycomb shades have a cord stop that holds together the multiple cords inside the stop mechanism. This allows for a single nylon cord to protrude from the bottom of the cord stop. This also prevents loops from forming which could be hazardous. Cord cleats are also available upon request. |
| Cleaning and Care |
| In order to keep your window treatments looking new, follow the recommended methods for care and maintenance. Regular care will result in better appearance and performance from your Great Windows Honeycomb Shades. Please note that leaving your window open during rain may expose wood to water, which can cause warpage. |
| Honeycomb: Light Filtering = X / Light Blocking = Z |
| Dusting |
Hand-Held Vacuum |
Compressed Air |
Hair Dryer |
Spot Cleaning |
Water Immersion |
Ultrasonic Cleaning |
| X Z |
X Z |
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X Z |
X |
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