STEP BY STEP INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS Solar & Roller Shades Side by Side Shades Loop Control & Motivia Motorization
Everything You Need A Smooth Set-Up We want you to love your new window coverings and that includes having a smooth installation experience. If you encounter any difficulties or questions, please reach out to us for help. It s why we re here. Call us at 800.248.8888 or visit www.smithandnoble.com/knowhow for more info on installation. We recommend you hold on to all packaging until your window coverings are fully installed. Should something go wrong (we strongly doubt it), we want any potential returns to be as painless as possible. Table of Contents Step 1 - Getting Started....3 Overview - Side by Side Loop Control....4 Step 2 - Mounting the s... 5-6 Step 3 - Hanging the Shade...7 Step 4 - Installing Cord Tensioner...8 Step 5 - Operating the Shade....9 Overview - Side by Side Motivia TM Motorization... 10 Step 2 - Mounting the s... 11 Step 3 - Hanging the Shade... 13 Step 4 - Operating the Remote Control... 14 Optional Skew Adjustment.... 15 Charging the Battery.... 15 Hold Down s... 15 Troubleshooting.... 16 Care & Cleaning Instructions.... 16 Safety... 16 Warranty...Back Cover Customer Service Hours Monday Friday: 6am 7pm PT Saturday Sunday: 7am 4pm PT smithandnoble.com 1 smithandnoble.com 800.248.8888 2
Step 1 Parts & Tools Overview Getting Started - Loop Control Loop Control No Headrail First, make sure you have all the parts and tools required to install your shades. ALL THE HARDWARE YOU LL NEED: Pencil, screw-driver, ¼ nut driver, level, and a drill with a 1 16 drill bit. Clutch Then find wooden studs where you ll want to attach the brackets; if you need to mount your shades to wallboard or plaster, use a secure fastener designed for hollow wall applications. For metal surfaces, pre-drill holes and use the included screws. For concrete, stone, brick, or tile surfaces, use a masonry drill and appropriate plugs, anchors, or screws. It s important when selecting a fastener to make sure it s designed to support the weight of the shade. Follow the fastener manufacturer s instruction from there on out. Cord Tensioner POWER DRILL (NOT INCLUDED) SCREW DRIVER (NOT INCLUDED) PENCIL (NOT INCLUDED) LEVEL (NOT INCLUDED) Bottom Bar SCREWS MOUNTING BRACKETS INTERMEDIATE MOUNTING BRACKET HOLD DOWN BRACKET (OPTIONAL) EXTENSION & SIDE BRACKET (OPTIONAL) SPACER BLOCK (OPTIONAL) NO HEADRAIL BRACKET COVERS -OUTSIDE MOUNT (OPTIONAL FOR INSIDE MOUNT) 3 smithandnoble.com 800.248.8888 4
Step 2 Mounting s Step 2 Mounting s Inside Mount Outside Mount The end installation brackets are always mounted so that the short legs face in. s must be in line and level. Shim brackets on inside mounts if necessary. The roller must be level The end installation brackets are always mounted so that the short legs face in. s must be in line and level. The roller must be level for the shade to operate properly. for the shade to operate properly. Hold the left shade in the window frame. Mark the position of the brackets. Make sure the brackets are aligned. s should be top mounted for proper alignment. No Headrail No Headrail Outside Mount Hold the left shade above the window so that it s positioned in the desired location over the window opening. Mark the position of the brackets on the wall. Mount the brackets to the wall using both screws making sure the mounting brackets are aligned. Hold up the next shade positioning the left end into the installed bracket and mark position of center bracket. Install bracket using both screws making sure it is aligned with other installed brackets. Continue this process until brackets for all shades have been installed. Hold up the next shade positioning the left end into the installed bracket and mark position of next bracket. Install bracket using both screws making sure it is aligned with other installed brackets. Continue this process until brackets for all shades have been installed. Inside Mount No Headrail with Covers Configuration - Two Shades Left Shade Right Shade Place the brackets 1 16" from the window casing. This will create a gap for the bracket cover. Attach each bracket using two screws through the top holes. Do not use side holes. 1/16" Gap Left Side Clutch Configuration - 3 or 4 Shades Left Shade Middle Shade Right Shade No Headrail with Covers Right Side Clutch Configuration - 3 or 4 Shades Left Shade Middle Shade Right Shade 5 smithandnoble.com 800.248.8888 6
Step 3 Hanging the Shade Step 4 Installing Cord Tensioner Hanging Shades without Headrail Once the brackets are secured and level, the fabric roll can be inserted. Make sure your hands are clean to avoid soiling the fabric. Be sure the clutch and roller end plug are inserted into the roller. Hold the shade with the bottom of the clutch facing the floor, and the beaded cord hanging straight down. Be sure the shade is fully rolled on the tube. Plunger Bead locking groove Installing Cord Tensioner Your window shade has arrived with a cord tensioner to comply with current child safety standards. The cord tensioner must be mounted and secured before the window shade will operate correctly. Before doing anything, you must first slide the tension device to the bottom of the bead chain. While holding the tension device in one hand, pull the plunger away from the bead chain with the other hand. Lift the bead chain out of the bead locking groove and slide the tension device to the bottom of the chain loop. Insert the spring loaded pin end into the round hole of the bracket. Push the clutch end toward the pin end to compress the spring. The pin should compress half way in for best fit. Line up the hooks on the clutch with the two slots in the bracket. Allow the spring to release and let the hooks go into the slots. Once the two hooks are through the slots, gently pull down on the clutch until the hooks lock securely to the bracket. No Head Rail Plunger Location Pull the tension device down until the bead chain is fully tensioned (plunger will be at the top) and then move the tension device up approximately 1 8". Mark the screw hole locations on the wall with a pencil. INSIDE MOUNT If mounting into wood, pre-drill screw holes and then install the tension device using the 2 large screws proviced. If not securing into wood, use appropriate anchors for the substrate and follow anchor manufacturer's instructions. covers come standard for outside mount shades and if requested for non-flush inside mounted shades. If your shade came with bracket covers, slide the bracket covers over the bracket until they snap into place. Sight hole Screw hole OUTSIDE MOUNT Align the mounting bracket sight holes with the pencil marks. If mounting into wood, pre-drill screw holes and then install the mounting bracket using the 2 large screws proviced. If not securing into wood, use appropriate anchors for the substrate and follow anchor manufacturer's instructions. Post Press the tension device onto the mounting bracket posts. Carefully install the 2 small screws provided, through the tension device into the mounting bracket using a phillips head screwdriver. DO NOT OVER-TIGHTEN. 7 smithandnoble.com 800.248.8888 8
Step 5 Operating the Shade Overview Loop Control Motorization with No Headrail - Remote Control Opening and closing your new Smith & Noble shades is entirely hassle-free. Using the loop control, pull the rear bead chain to lower the shade and, pull the front bead chain to raise. If shade was ordered as a reverse roll, the front cord will lower the shade and the back cord will raise the shade. Rear Bead Chain Front Bead Chain Bottom Bar REMOTE CONTROL 9 smithandnoble.com 800.248.8888 10
Step 2 Mounting s Step 2 Mounting s Inside Mount Outside Mount The end installation brackets are always mounted so that the short legs face in. s must be in line and level. Shim brackets on inside mounts if necessary. The roller must be level for the shade to operate properly. Hold the left shade in the window frame. Mark the position of the brackets. Make sure the brackets are aligned. s should be top mounted for proper alignment. No Headrail No Headrail Outside Mount The end installation brackets are always mounted so that the short legs face in. s must be in line and level. The roller must be level for the shade to operate properly. Hold the left shade above the window so that it s positioned in the desired location over the window opening. Mark the position of the brackets on the wall. Mount the brackets to the wall using both screws making sure Hold up the next shade positioning the the mounting brackets are aligned. left end into the installed bracket and mark position of next bracket. Install bracket using both screws making sure it is aligned with other installed brackets. Continue this process until brackets for all shades have been installed. Inside Mount No Headrail with Covers Hold up the next shade positioning the left end into the installed bracket and mark position of next bracket. Install bracket using both screws making sure it is aligned with other installed brackets. Continue this process until brackets for all shades have been installed. Place the brackets 1 16" from the window casing. This will create a gap for the bracket cover. 1/16" Gap Attach each bracket using two screws through the top holes. Do not use side holes. No Headrail with Covers Motorization Configuration - Two Shades Left Shade Right Shade Motorization Configuration - 3 or 4 Shades Left Shade Middle Shade Right Shade 11 smithandnoble.com 800.248.8888 12
Step 3 Hanging the Shade Link the Remote Control Hanging Shades without Headrail Once the brackets are secured and level, the fabric roll can be inserted. Make sure your hands are clean to avoid soiling the fabric. Be sure the motor and roller end plug are inserted into the roller. Hold the shade with the bottom of the motor facing the floor. Be sure the shade is fully rolled on the tube. Insert the spring loaded pin end into the round hole of the bracket. Push the motor end toward the pin end to compress the spring. The pin should compress half way in for best No Headrail Shade Motor Charging Port Setting (Red Button) Link the Remote Control For added protection, your remote control arrived with a protective film on the top. Please remove this film prior to use. The remote control has multiple channels. Before linking the remote, determine which shade(s) you want on which channel. The standard remote has 5 channels. All shades linked to the remote will also automatically be programmed to the "ALL" channel. 1. Press the SETTING button on the motor until the shade jogs twice. Release the button immediately after the first jog this should not be more than 3 seconds. fit. Line up the hooks on the motor with the two slots in the bracket. Allow the spring to release and let 2. Select the channel that you want to program using the CHANNEL selector button. the hooks go into the slots. Once the two hooks are through the slots, gently pull down on the motor until the hooks lock securely to the bracket. covers come standard for 3. Press and hold the CONFIRM button until the shade(s) jogs once. The shade is now linked to the remote. 4. Repeat steps 1-3 to program the rest of the shades. outside mount shades and if requested for non-flush inside mounted shades. If your shade came with bracket covers, slide the bracket covers over the bracket until they snap into place. 13 smithandnoble.com 800.248.8888 14
Operating the Remote Control Optional Remote Control For added protection, your remote control arrived with a protective film on the top. Please remove this film prior to use. Select the desired channel with the CHANNEL key. The channel indicator light will illuminate the channel that is on. If all 5 lights are lit, the remote will control all 5 channels at once. Tapping the UP or DOWN keys for less than 2 seconds will move the shade in short steps. Holding the UP or DOWN keys down for more than 2 seconds before releasing, will operate the shade in the faster standard speed. Press the UP or DOWN keys to raise or lower the shade. Vanes will open when shade is completely lowered. Press the STOP key to stop the shade anywhere along the window. Setting and Using a Favorite Position: Use the UP or DOWN buttons to position the shade at the desired favorite position. First press and hold the LIMIT button on the back of the remote with a small screwdriver or tip of a pen. While holding the LIMIT button press and hold the UP button. Release both buttons when the shade jogs. FRONT OF REMOTE BACK OF REMOTE Channel Display Up Stop Down Channel + Channel Limit Button Confirm Button Charging Port Setting (Red Button) Insert Charger Skew Adjustment If the shade does not raise evenly, first make sure the mounting brackets are mounted level with each other. If the shade is level and it still skews, use the Skew Adjustment Kit included with your shade to adjust skewing. If these suggestions don t work, then please give us a call or visit our website. Recharging the Shade When the shade begins to operate slower than normal it is time to charge the battery. Plug the 8.4v charger into the port motor. Plug the charger into an electrical outlet. A red light on the charger indicates that the battery is charging. To fully charge the batteries, allow the batteries to charge for at least 1 hour after the light on the charger turns green. A typical charge cycle can take between 4-6 hours. Hold Down With the shade at either the upper or lower limit, simply press the STOP button to bring the shade to the favorite position. To go to the favorite position from any other location, make sure the shade has been stopped for at least three seconds before pressing the STOP button. Refer to the Motorization Guide for additional details. Hold Down Optional Hold Down s are mounted with the supplied screws. With the shade at its proper drop, place the pin of each Hold Down into the hole in each End Cap and make sure the pins are level and aligned. Mark the screw holes with a pencil. Raise the shade, then screw the Hold Down into the mounting surface. 15 smithandnoble.com 800.248.8888 16
Troubleshooting Care & Cleaning /Safety The shade does not work or runs slowly. The shade only goes in one direction (up or down). Shade goes up when the down button is pushed and goes down when the up button is pushed. The indicator light on the remote does not shine or the remote range becomes shorter. The motor beeps when operated. Recharge the motor. The limit setting was unsuccessful and needs to be reset. Refer to the Motorization Guide. Press the Limit button on the underside of the remote and Stop button at the same time. Hold until the shade jogs once. The shade should now move in the correct direction. Replace the battery in the remote (CR2430 Lithium). Recharge the motor. Care & Cleaning Use brush or dust head attachment. Occasional light vacuuming with a soft bristle attachment or gentle feather dusting is all that is required to keep your shades looking fresh and neat. Safety First. Style Second To None. Great style should never come at the cost of safety. Every Smith & Noble window treatment conforms strictly to today s safety standards, including permanent tiedown devices and built-in cord stops. To protect young children and pets, Loop Control works with a cord tensioner, which must be mounted to your window frame or wall. The shade or blind will not work if the cord tensioner is not mounted. Child Safety If these suggestions don t work, then please give us a call or visit our website. 17 smithandnoble.com 800.248.8888 18
Warranty Service The enjoyment of your window coverings should be everlasting, which is why our products come with a limited lifetime warranty. The warranty applies to the original owner, requires a proof of purchase and covers defects in material or craftsmanship. Shades or blinds must have been properly installed. We reserve the right to determine if your window covering warrants a repair or a replacement. In need of warranty service? Call us at 800.248.8888 and we ll arrange for a repair or replacement ASAP. 2017 Smith & Noble Home, Inc. All Rights Reserved SN2043 SN_RS_SBS_2017_1