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HunterDouglas Vertiglide Duette Honeycomb User Manual

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Duette
®
and Applause
®
Honeycomb Shades
Vertiglide
Shades
Installation and
Care Instructions
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HunterDouglas Vertiglide Duette Honeycomb Specifications

General IconGeneral
BrandHunterDouglas
ModelVertiglide Duette Honeycomb
CategoryIndoor Furnishing
LanguageEnglish

Summary

Getting Started

Determine Your Shade Type

Identify shade design, mount type (inside/outside/ceiling), and valance type for correct installation.

Vertiglide Parts Overview

Materials Required

Tools Required

Outside Mount Installation

Bracket Installation

Measure and mark bracket placement for outside mounts, spacing 8" from ends and evenly.

Rail Installation

Install headrail by aligning and snapping into brackets, then prepare and install vertical rails.

Stationary Rail Bottom Bracket Attachment

Secure stationary rails using brackets, ensuring verticality and proper mounting surface attachment.

Inside and Ceiling Mount Installation

Bracket Installation

Mount brackets and shims for inside/ceiling mounts, spacing 8" from ends and ensuring level alignment.

Headrail Preparation

Install components like rail clips and moving rail brackets into the headrail.

Headrail Installation

Install the headrail by pushing it up into the mounting brackets until it clicks.

Vertical Rails Installation

Prepare and install vertical rails, including the stationary rail bottom bracket and stationary rail.

Stationary Rail Bottom Bracket Attachment

Secure stationary rails using brackets, ensuring verticality and proper mounting surface attachment.

Traditional Mount Installation

Bracket Installation

Prepare rails and install the stationary rail bottom bracket for traditional mounts.

Vertical Rails Installation

Install vertical rails, including removing end plates and inserting center pull plates.

Headrail Installation

Install headrail by measuring centerpoints, aligning marks, and snapping into brackets.

Stationary Rail Bottom Bracket Attachment

Secure stationary rails for traditional outside mounts using brackets.

Shade Adjustment

Remove Excess Cord

Release slip knot, pull cord for tension, re-tie knot, and trim excess cord.

Adjust Cord Tension

Test shade slide and holding, adjust cord tensioner to ensure smooth operation and position hold.

Adjust Vertical Alignment

Check and adjust vertical rail alignment using the moving rail bracket adjustment lever.

Adjust Moving Rail Bottom End

Adjust bottom rail alignment left or right by loosening and tightening specific screws.

Valance and Handle(s) Attachment

Sydney (Aluminum) Valance

Attach valance clips to the valance, assemble returns, and attach the valance to the headrail.

Stratford (Alternative Wood) Valance

Attach valance clips to headrail, attach corner brackets to valance, and align dovetail brackets.

Care and Cleaning

Dusting

Perform regular light dusting with a feather duster for routine cleaning.

Vacuuming

Use a hand-held vacuum with low suction for more thorough dust removal.

Spot-Cleaning

Dab spots with a damp cloth and mild detergent; do not rub fabric.

Deep Cleaning

Immerse shade in mild detergent, rinse, drain excess water, and let it dry completely.

Ultrasonic Cleaning

Use mild detergent solution and dry the shade in the extended position.

Injection/Extraction Cleaning

Professional cleaning using injection/extraction method, check fabric for specific requirements.

Troubleshooting Procedures

Shade Binds or Moves With Difficulty

Adjust cord tension or check for pinched cord if the shade binds or moves with difficulty.

Shade Does Not Stay in Position

Increase cord tension by sliding the cord tensioner toward the fabric stack.

Shade Not Vertically Aligned

Adjust screws on the moving rail to correct the vertical alignment of the shade.

Bracket Clearance Issues

Use extension brackets or spacer blocks for adequate clearance with moldings or cranks.

Limited Space for Headrail/Valance Attachment

Add shims to installation brackets to provide extra space for headrail and valance attachment.

Fabric Carrier Reattachment

Reattach fabric carriers by placing, aligning, and snapping them closed between fabric cells.

Cord Tensioner Lock Failure

Scrape paint from the channel or use a valance bracket as a stop for the cord tensioner.

Moving Rail Misalignment

Gently adjust moving rail to correct alignment and fabric bow towards or away from the window.

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