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INSTALLATIONCAREInstall the Traveling Wand (Optional)Cleaning ProceduresIf you ordered a Traveling Wand , it may be necessary to attach the wand to the SofTrak headrail. Slide the cover off the top of the wand and remove the hook.The fabric, valance, and vane fabric are 100% polyester. They are resilient, anti-static, anddust resistant. Periodic cleaning is recommended to help keep Luminette Privacy Sheers andModern Draperies looking like new. For all cleaning applications, fabrics should remain hangingto minimize handling, wrinkling, or puckering. Attach the hook through the stem at the end of the scissors track.IMPORTANT: Disposable gloves should be worn when handling fabrics. Slide the cover up over the hook and stem.CAUTION: Keep all cleaning solutions away from the SofTrak headrail system. Neversubmerge the headrail.If so, refer to the following steps and illustrations. Attach the wand to the bottom of the hook. Squeeze the flat part of the wand against thestraight part of the hook. Slide the cover down over the hook and the top of the wand.1Routine Cleaning Use a feather duster for regular light dusting. For more thorough dust removal, a hand-held vacuum with low suction may be used. Whenvacuuming, avoid pulling or stretching the fabric.CoverHook52Wand Start in the upper left corner and work across the fabric using short horizontal strokes whilesteadying the fabric with your free hand. Each stroke should be approximately the widthof two to three vanes. Do not use long horizontal or vertical strokes, as these actions willcrease the fabric. Continue to the bottom of the fabric.CAUTION: Do not use a brush attachment or rigorous vacuuming since either could distortthe fabric.Electrostatic CleaningCAUTION: Do not use electrostatic cleaning devices on any Luminette Privacy Sheers orModern Draperies.3Spot-CleaningTo reduce the potential for permanent staining, spots should be treated and cleaned as soon aspossible with a clothing stain pre-treatment solution. Apply a pre-treatment solution to a clean, white cloth. Support the fabric from behind using another clean, dry cloth. Clean the spot using a gentleblotting action. Avoid rubbing the fabric since any abrasive action may cause it to distort. Let the area air dry.4 After the area is dry, remove excess solution by blotting it with distilled or bottled waterapplied to another clean cloth.Deep CleaningFor deep cleaning, both injection/extraction and ultrasonic cleaning methods are recommended.CAUTION: Do not dry clean Luminette fabrics.623

CAREINSTALLATIONRemoving the FabricsMount the Installation Brackets — Inside MountShould you have need to remove your fabric, refer to the following instructions. Measure for bracket locations. Measure in 31/2" from each jamb to the center line of theinstallation bracket (2 5 /8" for tilt only sidelights).Remove the Fabric From the HeadrailSpace Evenly31/2"IMPORTANT: Make sure you have clean hands or wear disposable gloves when handlingLuminette fabric. Select an area in the home where the fabric can be laid flat. To avoidwrinkling the fabric, do not fold the fabric or drape it over furniture.Space EvenlyBracketSofTrak HeadrailTilt Only Sidelights Traverse the fabric to the fully stacked position. Detach both end treatments from the ends of the headrail, as shown.Separate the end treatment and swivel plate by pulling upwardon the end treatment and downward on the swivel plate.Removing The Fabric Vanes25/8" If more than two installation brackets came with yourorder, space additional bracket(s) evenly between thetwo end brackets.25/8"SofTrak HeadrailControlEnd CapCAUTION: Mounting brackets should be fastened intostuds whenever possible. When attaching brackets intodrywall, additional brackets may be required to keep theheadrail level after the fabric is attached.PinionClip Mark screw locations. Mark where to drillholes for the installation screws.SwivelPlateRivet31/2"EndTreatmentVane Remove the fabric from each pinion clip. Hold the top of the vane near the polytab, and pulldown and to the left. The depth required for minimuminstallation or fully recessedinstallation will vary depending onthe vane width (see below).3 1/2"Minimum Inside Mount DepthFor 31/2" Vane Size 1"For Quintette 43/4" Vane Size 11/2" Lay the fabric flat on a clean surface with the vanes facing in the same direction.Inside MountFully Recessed Mounting Depth If the original tube is available, gently roll the fabric onto it, making sure the fabric staysstraight. Do not roll the fabric too tightly.81/4" Minimum for Quintette 43/4" Vane Size6 / " Minimum for Classic & Modern Draperies 31/2" Vane Size1 4Remove The HeadrailTilt Up With the fabric removed, loosen and pushfirmly up on the locking screw until thelocking tab lifts from the headrail. Rotate the headrail down as shown, until theheadrail pops free from the bracket.LockingTabSofTrak SystemStackedFabric(Classic & ModernDraperies)BracketSofTrak abricClassic & Modern Draperies VaneLoosenAnd Push Up227

INSTALLATIONOPERATION Drill holes for the installation screws. Use a 3 32" drill bit.ProblemIMPORTANT: If you are fastening the installation brackets to drywall, be sure to use wallanchors and follow the instructions provided with the anchors. (Anchors not provided.) Use a level to check that the mounting surface is level. Shim the brackets if necessary. While up to a ¼" gap is withinproduct tolerances, you canusually ensure that the two leadvanes meet in the center bycupping them with clean handsand rounding them along thelength of the fabric.Cord tension is incorrect.Wand does not hangstraight or cord istoo loose. Raise or lower the cord tether to adjustcord tension.To Shim the Brackets: Snap off the top of the shim for use with ceiling mount brackets.Snap Off To achieve a straight and level headrail, add shims as neededbetween the mounting surface and the ceiling mount brackets. Usea level as reference.Shim To make further adjustments, youmay add or subtract shims simply byloosening the installation bracket screws. Fasten the installation brackets to themounting surface. Use the hex head screwsprovided with your order.SolutionThe two fabric panelson a Privacy Sheers splitstack don’t quite meet inthe center. Using a 0.05 hex key, loosen the setscrew in the wand lock. Raise the tetherto decrease tension; lower the tether toincrease tension. Tighten the set screwSetand check the adjustment.ScrewWandLockLoosenScrewsTo Add OrRemove ShimsIMPORTANT: The front edges of theinstallation brackets must align to each other.Level And AlignedMount The Installation Brackets — Outside MountFor proper operation, the fabric must clear all obstructions, including window cranks, handles,and moldings. Replace protruding window cranks with T-cranks, as needed.821

OPERATIONINSTALLATIONTroubleshooting Use spacer blocks to add additional clearance.ProblemThe fabric does nottraverse, or does nottraverse easily.Solution Tilt the vanes to the opened position before traversing. Check that the installation brackets are level, their frontedges are aligned, and there are no obstructions to themovement of the fabric (i.e., the cord is not caught inthe brackets).The fabric end treatmentdoes not hang straight. Separate the Velcro strips. Reposition the end treatmenton the swivel plate. Repeat as necessary until the endtreatment hangs straight. See Adjust The End Treatment ToThe Swivel Plate, page 18.The vanes do not rotateor they rotate incorrectly. Check that the fabric is fully traversed.A vane does nothang correctly. Check that the vane is completely inserted into the pinionclip. See Attach The Vanes To The Pinion Clips, page 16.A vane is outof alignment. Using the wand, first rotate the vanes all the way to oneside and then all the way to the other. The vane(s) willautomatically realign. Check that there are no obstructions to the movementof the vanes. Replace protruding window cranks withT-cranks. Manually turn the pinion clip to align with the remainingpinion clips.The end treatment armdoes not swing aroundthe end cap. On inside mounts, check that there is clearance betweenthe end of the headrail and the window casement. SeeInstall The SofTrak Headrail, page 14. Classic 3½" Vane Size: Requires two spacer blocks for standard installation. Twoadditional spacer blocks may be added for an extra 1" clearance. Quintette 4 ¾ " Vane Size: Requires three spacer blocks with a faceplate for standardinstallation. One additional spacer block may be added for an extra ½" clearance.31/2" Vane Size:A minimum of two spacerblocks are required foroptimal returns to the wall.Quintette 43/4" Vane Size:A minimum of threespacer blocks are requiredfor rear clearance. Spacer blocks add clearance in ½" increments.RemovableTabsIMPORTANT: The spacer blocks have tabs that prevent the bracketsfrom being mounted too close to the ceiling. If the fabric is not goingto be mounted at ceiling level, the tabs can be removed.SpacerBlock Use extension brackets to add additional clearance. Classic 3½" Vane Size: Standard extension brackets canprovide up to 31/2" clearance; XL extension bracketsXL ExtensionBracketcan provide up to 51/2" clearance.(Optional) Quintette 4 ¾ " Vane Size: Standard extensionbrackets can provide up to 2" clearance; XL extensionbrackets can provide up to 4" clearance. Indentations are stamped into the extension bracketsbetween each set of holes. Using the indentations asa guide, you may cut off any unneeded length beforemounting the extension brackets. (Each two-holesection is 1/2" in length.)ExtensionBracket(Optional)CAUTION: The rear of the blocks/brackets must be flush against a flat mounting surface.Do not mount brackets on curved molding.209

INSTALLATIONOPERATIONRotate The Vanes (Not applicable on Modern Draperies Full Panel) Measure for bracket locations. Center the SofTrak headrail above the window opening at the desired height. Use apencil to lightly mark where the headrail ends are located. Use a pencil to lightly mark 5" in from each headrail end location. If more than twoinstallation brackets came with your order, make additional marks to space the otherHeadrail End MarksSpace Evenly5"Space Evenly Use the wand to rotate the vanes. With the fabric fully traversed across the headrail, turn thewand to rotate the vanes to the left and right to observe their closure. They should besynchronized, opening and closing easily.Traveling Wand OperationCombinationWand/Cord Operation5"Window OpeningTraverseFabricbracket(s) evenly between the two end brackets. This information is also on the bracketplacement sticker on the headrail.CAUTION: Mounting brackets should be fastened into studs whenever possible. Whenattaching brackets into drywall, additional brackets may be required to keep the headraillevel after the fabric is attached.RotateVanesRotateVanes Mark the screw locations.Push Wand To Stack Locate the ordered height on the headrail label. Spacer Blocks: Measure theordered height up from the floorsurface. Mark this height at eachbracket location.ExtensionBracketSpacerBlock Extension Brackets: Measure theordered height plus ½" from thefloor surface. Mark this height ateach bracket location.Pull Wand To ClosedOrderedHeight ½"OrderedHeightFloor Surface Attaching the screws at the marked height will allow proper floor clearance for the fabricwhen attached to the headrail. Position a spacer block or extension bracket at each mark. Then mark where to drillholes for the installation screws.HeadrailEnd MarkHeadrailEnd Mark5"5"SHeigcrewht MaIMPORTANT: Privacy Sheers — The sheers will rotate and stack. Modern Draperies Dual Panel — The sheers will stack, the modern drapery sections willnot. The vanes will rotate. Modern Draperies Full Panel — The fabric will traverse, but the vanes do not rotate.ExtensionBracketSHeigcrewht Markrk1019

OPERATIONINSTALLATIONAdjust the End Treatment to the Swivel Plate (if Necessary) Drill holes for the installation screws using a 3 32" drill bit. If the end treatment is not hanging straight or if the vanes are not uniform, simply separatethe end treatment and swivel plate and reposition the end treatment on the swivel plate.Separate the two by pulling upward on the end treatment and downward on the swivel plate. Fasten the spacer blocks or extension brackets to the mounting surface. Attach the end treatment to theswivel plate by pressing the twotogether. Repeat the adjustmentas necessary.Separate the end treatment and swivel plate by pulling upwardon the end treatment and downward on the swivel plate.RivetControlEnd CapLSwivelPlate Hold the end treatment near theswivel plate at a height wherethe end vanes hang straight andthe top of the end treatment isapproximately 1/8" above the topof the swivel plate.EndTreatmentIMPORTANT: If you are fastening to drywall, be sure to usewall anchors and follow the instructions provided with theanchors. (Anchors not provided.)Bushings Spacer Blocks: Insert the square end of the bushingsinto the slots in the spacer block. Insert the #6 hex headscrews through bushings and attach the spacer blocks to amounting surface at least 11 8" high.IMPORTANT: Place the screws in the middle of the slots tomake aligning the brackets easier.Bushings Inserted Extension Brackets: Attach extension brackets to a flat, vertical mounting surface at least13 8" high.Traverse the Fabric (Not Applicable on Sidelights) For proper operation, the SofTrak headrail must be mounted level. Use a laser level tocheck that the installation brackets are level and aligned.IMPORTANT: The vanes must always be open when traversing the fabric. Use the operating cord or Traveling Wand to traverse the fabric. Refer to the followingillustrations.lidAanleve The fabric should move easily and not stick or jam at any point along the SofTrak headrail.edgnLgnednlaveLelidAIMPORTANT: The front edges of the spacer blocks or extension brackets must align toeach other and be level after mounting.1811

INSTALLATIONINSTALLATIONTo ShimExtension BracketInsertShim(s) Loosen the installation screws securingthe base spacer block orextension bracket.2 Insert one or more shims between thespacer block and the mounting surfaceand tighten the screws. Attach the swivel plates to the control end cap or the swivel arm as shown. Swivel plates areright- and left-specific (an R or L can be seen on the swivel plate). The rivets (attached to the swivel plates) snap onto the control end cap and/or swivel armbetween the upper and lower clips of the swivel plates.2Left Stack Shown (Fabric Not Shown)11Attach the Swivel Plates➋➊LoosenMountingScrewsClipsControlEnd CapRivetLSwivelPlate Spacer blocks. Finish the bracket assembly. Add any additional spacerblocks required.Faceplate Hook the top of the faceplate to thefront spacer block and snap itinto place.ClipsRivet➊➋RivetSwivel ArmRSwivelPlateSwivel ArmControlEnd CapSwivelPlateLRivetRSwivelPlate Shim the spacer blocks or extension brackets,To ShimInstallation Bracketif necessary. To shim: Extension brackets. Finish the bracket assembly. Slide the base covers onto each extension bracket. If necessary, use scissors to trim the flat bracket cover to length. Slide a cover ontoeach bracket. Attach inside/ceiling mount installation brackets using the provided screws andspeed nuts.ExtensionBracketInside/Ceiling ScrewsMountBracketExtension BracketBase Cover12ExtensionBracketCoverSpeed Nuts17

INSTALLATIONINSTALLATIONMount the Installation Brackets — Corner and Bay WindowsTube Use the wand to rotate the tilt reduction pinion clips perpendicular tothe headrail. Remove the protective wrapping from the fabric, but do not unroll it fromthe cardboard tube.FabricHeaderFabricPanel If additional spacer blocks or extension brackets areused, add the amount of extra clearance to the 61/2"for the 3 1/2" vane size, and 7 1/2" for the 4 3/4" vane size. For bay windows, treat the center system as a cornersystem on both ends of the headrail. Stand the tube on end on a clean surface with the fabric header at thetop. Position the tube at the end of the SofTrak headrail where thefabric stacks.61/2"Brackets If the tube is too long to stand on end, trim it with a sharp razor knife. Donot cut the fabric. Do not unroll the fabric until you begin attaching thevanes to the pinion clips.ControlEnd Cap(Wand Side)31/2"31/2" Vane Size:43/4" Vane Size:Attach The Vanes To The Pinion Clips Unroll the fabric to gain enough slack to attach thepolytab of the first vane to the first pinion clip.61/2"71/2"Mount the Installation Brackets — End MountEnd mount the headrail when conventional mountingtechniques will not work, for example, in an arched window.PinionClip To attach the vane, insert the polytab into thepinion clip until it snaps securely into place. Un

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