Installation Guide

Install Ring
Before you install your Valance Brackets, you will
need to install the ring onto the Crank Bracket.
Using the Ring Screw provided in the pole package,
attach the Ring to the Crank Bracket. See Fig A.
Be sure to tighten this screw completely.
Fig A
Step 1: Install Valance Brackets
Determine your type of installation. Your solar shade can
be hung from a wall or a ceiling. See Figures B and C.
Your shade is shipped with a protective lm to prevent
scratching during shipping. Remove this lm prior to
installation.
Wall Installation
Fig B Fig C
Ceiling Installation
Your shade includes three (3) Valance Brackets, you must install at least two (2) of them. Install one (1) Valance
Bracket near each end of the shade. Note: the Valance Brackets cannot be installed on the extreme edges of the
shade, you will need to allow at least 2 inches (5.08 cm) at the ends of each side. We recommend installing the
brackets on the closet stud to each end of the shade, remembering to allow at least 2 inches (5.08 cm) from each
end. If you are installing a third bracket, install it near the center of the shade (ideally on a wood stud). Install
the Valance Brackets into wood studs. If wood studs are not available, you will need to use anchors (not includ-
ed). See your local hardware store for more information.
Some shade models include a paper template to help align your pilot holes. If your shade includes a template,
temporarily adhere it to your installation area, making sure it is straight and level, then mark and drill your pilot
holes. Remove the paper template before installing your Valance Brackets.
Wall Installation
Ceiling Installation
For wall installations,
you need to allow at least
1 inch (2.54 cm) above
the bracket to allow the
valance to hook onto the
bracket (only if there is a
ceiling that overhangs the
shade). See Figure D
For ceiling installations, you
need to allow at least 1 inch
(2.54 cm) behind the brack-
et to allow the valance to
hook onto the bracket (only
if there is a wall behind the
shade). See Figure E.
Fig F
Fig D
Fig E
Wall Installation
Ceiling Installation
For a wall installation,
make sure the plastic tabs
on your Valance Brackets
are pointing towards the
ground (Fig F). Use the
screws from your hard-
ware box to install these
brackets.
Fig G
For ceiling installation,
make sure the plastic tabs
on your Valance Brackets
are pointing out, towards
you (Fig G). Use the
screws from your hard-
ware box to install these
brackets.
It is very important that your brackets are perfectly aligned with each other (your shade will not install correctly
unless your brackets are perfectly aligned with each other). We recommend using a laser level to align the screw
holes.