HunterDouglas Country Woods User Manual

Installation and
Care Instructions
2" Movable Slat
Specialty Shapes
Country Woods
®
Wood Blinds
Tools needed for installing your shade.
• Measuring tape
• Pencil
• Flat blade screwdriver
• Phillips screwdriver
• Carpenter’s level
• Power drill, drill bits and
1
/4" hex
bit socket (or socket wrench with
1
/4" hex socket)
Drywall, Plaster
Metal
Wood
Mounting Surface
Fastener
Wall Anchors, Expansion Bolts
(Not Provided)
Sheet Metal Screws
(Not Provided)
No. 6 Hex Head Screws
(Provided)
In addition, you will need fasteners designed to work with your
specific mounting surfaces:
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THANK YOU for purchasing a Hunter Douglas product. Your
new blind has been custom built for you from the highest quality
materials. Once in your window, it will provide you with a lifetime
of beauty and trouble-free use.
Getting Started
• Remove the blind from the package. Keep the packaging until the
blind operates to your satisfaction.
• Check the diagram to make sure you have the necessary parts.
• Contents of your hardware package may vary depending upon
mounting options chosen and whether intermediate brackets are
needed.
End
Bracket
Valance
End
Bracket
Hold-Down
Bracket and Pin
(Optional)
Hold-Down
Bracket and Pin
(Optional)
Intermediate
Bracket
2" or 4" Extension
Brackets (Optional)
Valance Clips
Corner Clips
(for Valance Returns)

HunterDouglas Country Woods Specifications

General

Brand	HunterDouglas
Model	Country Woods
Category	Window Blinds
Language	English

Summary

Installation and Care Instructions

Getting Started

Initial steps for preparing the blind for installation, including checking parts.

Tools Needed for Installation

Lists essential tools required for the blind installation process.

Mounting the Brackets

Mounting Options Overview

Details on inside, outside, and ceiling mount options for the blind brackets.

Inside Mount Applications

Instructions for attaching brackets for inside window frame installations.

Outside Mount Applications

Instructions for attaching brackets for outside window frame installations.

Intermediate Bracket Installation

Guidance on spacing and attaching intermediate brackets for wider blinds.

Optional Extension Bracket Installation

Steps for installing optional extension brackets to the mounting surface.

Ceiling Mount Applications

Instructions for attaching brackets for ceiling installations.

Completing the Installation

Attaching the Wand

Instructions for connecting the wand to the blind's tilter mechanism.

Valance Clip Installation

How to attach valance clips to the headrail for valance support.

Mounting the Headrail

Procedure for attaching the blind's headrail to the previously mounted brackets.

Adjusting Headrail Tightness

How to adjust bracket tabs to ensure a secure fit for the headrail.

Closing End Brackets

Securing the blind by snapping the end bracket covers into place.

Attaching Valance Returns

Connecting valance returns using corner clips for a finished look.

Attaching the Valance

How to clip the valance onto the valance clips attached to the headrail.

Optional Hold-Down Bracket Installation

Steps for attaching hold-down brackets to secure the bottom rail.

Operating the Blind

Tilting the Slats

Methods for adjusting the angle of the blind slats using a wand or cords.

Raising and Lowering the Blind

Instructions for operating the blind's lift cords to adjust its height.

Care and Cleaning

Routine Cleaning and Maintenance

Guidelines for dusting, vacuuming, and wiping blinds to maintain appearance.

Wood Preservation

Advice on using lemon oil or wood preservatives for stained wood blinds.

Note on Wood Products

Information on natural variations in wood grain, color, and texture.

Child Safety

Cord Safety Warning

Important safety alert regarding strangulation hazards from blind cords.

Cord Stop Function

Explanation of the cord stop component's role in safety and cord management.

Reassembly of Cord Stop

Procedure for reassembling the two-piece cord stop mechanism.

Troubleshooting

Blind Operation Issues

Common problems like uneven movement or difficulty fitting brackets.