luminette - Continental Window Fashions

LUMINETTE
®
P R I VA C Y S H E E R S
A whole new view on privacy.
• Luminette Privacy Sheers® allow your customers to enjoy
the beauty of sheers without sacrificing privacy.
• Sheer face fabrics beautifully filter the light and neutral
white fabric vanes rotate for privacy.
• Operation is easy using the innovative combination
wand and cord.
• Experience a level of light control never before possible
in a sheer.
• Ideal for most window or door openings in virtually
any decor.
Rear view of fabric showing neutral
white vanes.
Fig. 1
• Remarkably durable and designed to stay that way.
SHEER BRILLIANCE
An elegant combination of sheer
fabric with soft fabric vanes,
Luminette Privacy Sheers provide
all the radiance of a sheer …
and privacy.
Unmatched Light Control
Two Sheer Face Fabrics
The face fabric is available in
two distinct styles. Angelica is a
Finished Fabric Header
The sheer fabric is topped by a
tailored 5" fabric header, which
is an integral part of the softly
A tailored 5" header tops the sheer fabric.
Fig. 2
sculptured fabric folds (Fig. 2).
This unique design conceals the
operating mechanism when the
sheer is drawn closed.
Bottom Finish
Luminette sheers feature a crisp,
neat bottom finish that is
designed to resist fraying.
CONTENTS
Product Summary. . . . . . . . . . . . . . LU-1
Pricing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . LU-2
Product Specifications . . . . . . . . . . . LU-3
Measuring Guidelines . . . . . . . . . . . LU-7
Effective date 6/1/99
Installation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . LU-10
Care & Warranty . . . . . . . . . . . . . LU-14
Luminette Fabric by the Yard . . . . LU-17
LU-1
LUMINETTE
PRIVACY SHEERS®
The soft fabric vanes create sheer
magic with the twist of a wand.
By rotating the vanes from
completely open to completely
closed, or to any increment in
between, your customers can
enjoy a level of light control
never before possible in a sheer.
traditional elegant sheer, while
Linéa is a soft texture which
accents the vertical lines of the
product. Both fabrics are 100%
polyester for durability and
easy care.
Each fabric style has its own
palette of 12 colors that range
from neutral to soft, subtle tones.
The 100% polyester vanes are
a neutral white, providing a
uniform appearance to the home’s
exterior (Fig. 1). The vanes are
permanently bonded to the rear
of the face fabric.
LUMINETTE
®
P R O D U C T S P E C I F I C AT I O N S
SofTrak™ System
The exclusive SofTrak system from
Hunter Douglas is designed for
reliability and ease of operation.
The scissors on top of the sleek,
low-profile rod expand (Fig. 3a)
or compress (Fig. 3b) when the
cord is pulled to cover or uncover
the window opening. The scissors
ensure consistent vane spacing.
Combination
Wand and Cord
Wand Placement
Our innovative
combination
wand and cord
allows your
customer to use
a single control
to traverse the
fabric or rotate
the vanes
(Fig. 5).
TRAVERSE
FABRIC
With side stack designs, the wand
must be placed on the side where
the fabric stacks. With split stack
designs, the wand may be placed
on either side.
ROTATE
VANES
Fig. 5
Automatic Vane Alignment
The scissors expand to
cover the opening.
Fig. 3a
The SofTrak system also features
automatic vane alignment. If a
vane becomes misaligned, it can
easily be repositioned. Using the
wand, simply rotate the vanes
first to one side, and then to the
other to realign the vanes.
Unobstructed view when sheers are stacked
back.
Design and
Mounting Versatility
The scissors compress to uncover the opening.
Fig. 3b
LEFT STACK
Soft, diffused light when sheers are drawn
closed and vanes are open.
LUMINETTE
PRIVACY SHEERS®
The SofTrak system also includes
a mechanism for vane rotation.
Turning the wand rotates the
pinion clips on the fabric carriers to
open and close the vanes (Fig. 4).
The vanes can be rotated from
fully closed in one direction to
fully closed in the other, or can be
stopped at any position in between.
Luminette sheers are available in
side stack or split stack designs.
Side stacks may be specified to
draw open to the left or right side;
split stacks draw open to both
sides equally (Fig. 6). Either type
of design can be mounted inside
or outside the opening.
RIGHT STACK
Partially private view when vanes are
slightly rotated.
Fig. 6
SCISSOR ARMS
FABRIC CARRIER
SPLIT STACK
SOFTRAK ROD
PINION CLIP
SHEER FABRIC
ATTACHED TO
FRONT EDGE
OF VANE
Complete privacy when vanes are closed. Light
transmission through the closed sheer is the
equivalent of a semi-opaque honeycomb fabric.
SOFT FABRIC
VANE
Fig. 4
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LU-3
LUMINETTE
®
P R O D U C T S P E C I F I C AT I O N S
APPLICATIONS
End Mount
FINISHED DIMENSIONS
• Rectangular windows or doors
• Minimum mounting surface
depth: 11⁄4"
All deductions shown are taken at
the factory (See Fig. 8). Width
and height may vary ± 1⁄8".
SIZE STANDARDS
• Minimum ordered width: 12"
• Maximum ordered width: 192"
Two side stacks (one left and one
right) may be mounted side by
side to achieve a maximum width
of 384" in a configuration that
simulates a split stack design.
• Maximum ordered width,
end mount: 36"
• Minimum ordered height: 24"
• Maximum ordered height: 120"
MOUNTING
REQUIREMENTS
Inside Mount
• Minimum casement depth: 1"
(Fig. 7a)
• Minimum casement depth, fully
recessed: 61⁄4" (Fig. 7b)
LUMINETTE
PRIVACY SHEERS®
Outside Mount
• Minimum mounting surface
height: 11⁄8" (Fig. 7c)
• Recommended width overlap:
4" per side – Important!
• Recommended bottom overlap
when product does not hang to
floor: 4"
• Recommended bottom clearance
when product hangs to floor: 1⁄2"
(deduct before ordering)
INSIDE MOUNT
WAND/CORD DROPS
Standard Wand/Cord Drops
Standard drops are provided as
shown unless an optional drop
is specified. Wand/cord drop is
measured from top of fabric to
bottom of wand.
Ordered
Height of
Sheer
Standard
Wand/Cord
Drop
24" - 41"
411⁄8" - 84"
84 1⁄8" - 103"
103 1⁄8" - 120"
23"
40"
50"
70"
Optional Wand/Cord Drops
• Any standard drop may be
specified (no surcharge)
• Non-standard drops may be
specified at 30", 60", 80", 90",
98", 120" or 144"
• Non-standard drops: $46
surcharge per sheer
• Any optional drop must be
specified on the order form
under “Special Instructions”
Inside Mount
• Fabric width: 1⁄4" less than
ordered width
• Headrail width
– Side stack: 11⁄4" less than
ordered width
– Split stack: 3⁄4" less than
ordered width
• Fabric height: 3⁄4" less than
ordered height (1⁄4" for top clearance, 1⁄2" for bottom clearance)
Outside Mount
• Fabric width: Ordered width
• Headrail width
– Side stack: 1" less than
ordered width
– Split stack: 1⁄2" less than
ordered width
• Fabric height: 1⁄4" less than
ordered height for top clearance
End Mount
• Fabric width: 1⁄4" less than
ordered width
• Headrail width
– Side stack: 11⁄4" less than
ordered width
– Split stack: 3⁄4" less than
ordered width
• Fabric height: 1⁄4" less than
ordered height for top clearance
INSIDE MOUNT – FULLY RECESSED
1"
6 1/4" MINIMUM CASEMENT DEPTH
OUTSIDE MOUNT
11/8" MINIMUM
FLAT VERTICAL
SURFACE
REQUIRED
FOR BRACKET
ATTACHMENT
SOFTRAK SYSTEM
FRONT OF FABRIC
(WHEN STACKED)
11/8"
BRACKET
1" MINIMUM CASEMENT
DEPTH REQUIRED FOR
BRACKET ATTACHMENT
Fig. 7a
LU-4
Fig. 7c
VANE
Fig. 7b
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LUMINETTE
®
P R O D U C T S P E C I F I C AT I O N S
Right Side Stack
Finished Dimensions and Return Gaps
FINISHED FABRIC WIDTH
/"
3 4
FINISHED HEADRAIL WIDTH
/"
1 4
11/2"
2"
RETURN
GAP
RETURN
GAP
PASSIVE
END
ACTIVE
END
Fig. 8
This illustration shows the finished dimensions
and return gaps for a right side stack design.
With a split stack design (two active ends), the
difference between the finished fabric width and
the finished headrail width is 1⁄4" at each end, and
the return gap is 2" at each end.
RETURN GAP
Side Stack
• Active (wand/cord) end: 2"
• Passive (traveling) end: 11⁄2"
Split Stack
The Luminette fabric is attached
to the pinion clips in the center
of the vanes to provide complete
privacy when the vanes are fully
rotated in either direction.
The additional weight of the face
fabric in front causes the sheer
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Angelica Fabric
• Winter R-value, double glazing: 2.3
• Summer shading coefficient,
double glazing: 0.36
• Closed vane UV reduction: 98%
• Open vane UV reduction: 56%
• Sound absorption (NRC): 0.45
Linéa Fabric
• Active sides: 2"
TILTBACK
ENERGY EFFICIENCY
Fig. 9
TILTBACK
• Winter R-value, double
glazing: 2.4
• Summer shading coefficient,
double glazing: 0.33
• Closed vane UV reduction: 99%
• Open vane UV reduction: 67%
• Sound absorption (NRC): 0.50
LU-5
LUMINETTE
PRIVACY SHEERS®
The return gap is the distance
from the rear of the end treatment
to the rear of the installation
bracket (Fig. 8).
to hang at a slight angle, called
“tiltback” (Fig. 9). This is an
inherent characteristic of the
product.
LUMINETTE
®
P R O D U C T S P E C I F I C AT I O N S
This technical drawing shows how
Luminette Privacy Sheers actually work.
The proprietary SofTrak system, concealed
behind the fabric header, ensures reliability
and consistent vane spacing.
Fabric header
LUMINETTE
PRIVACY SHEERS®
Installation
bracket
The innovative combination
wand and cord is easy to
operate and ensures a full
range of light control.
Optional
ceiling mount
bracket
Optional
spacer
block
Optional
extension
bracket
LU-6
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LUMINETTE
®
MEASURING GUIDELINES
Accurate Measurements
Are Always Essential
Outside Mount
A 1 ⁄8" minimum flat vertical
surface is needed for bracket
attachment.
A. Measure the desired width
at the center of the opening
(Fig. 10b). Important: A
minimum 4" overlap on each
side is recommended to
minimize potential light gaps.
Alternatively, the fabric may be
aligned with window moldings
or other design features.
To measure the width for a
sheer that fully uncovers the
opening when drawn back,
see the section on “stackback”
on pages LU-8 and LU-9.
B. Measure the desired height
at the center of the opening.
A 11⁄8" minimum flat vertical
surface above the opening is
required to accommodate the
installation brackets. When
the fabric does not hang to the
floor, a minimum 4" overlap
is recommended below the
opening. When the fabric hangs
to the floor, we recommend that
your measurements allow for a
1
⁄2" bottom clearance. Note: The
factory will take a 1⁄4" height
deduction for top clearance.
1
Fabric width and height cannot
be adjusted after the product is
manufactured. All measurements
should be rounded down to the
nearest 1⁄8" for proper fit and
operation. For example, 3⁄16"
would round to 1⁄8". Do not make
any deductions for inside mounts.
Inside Mount
A minimum casement depth of 1"
is needed for bracket attachment,
and a casement depth of 6 1⁄4" is
required to fully recess the sheer.
Protruding window cranks should
be replaced with T-cranks.
A. Measure the width at the top
of the opening (Fig. 10a). The
top width is critical for proper
operation of the SofTrak
system.
B. Measure the height at the left,
center and right of the opening.
Order the shortest measurement. Note: The factory will
take a 3⁄4" height deduction to
allow 1⁄4" top clearance and 1⁄2"
bottom clearance.
INSIDE MOUNT
A
B
Corner Windows
When two windows come
together in the corner of a room,
we recommend measuring and
mounting Luminette Privacy
Sheers as illustrated below.
To Measure and Order Sheers
for Corner Windows:
1. Measure the width of both
openings to the common
corner (Fig. 11).
2. Deduct 3" from the width of
each measurement. Important:
If spacer blocks (1⁄2" each, up
to three for 11⁄2") or extension
brackets (up to 3") will be used
for extra clearance on outside
mounts, add the amount of
extra clearance to the 3"
deduction.
3. Order the width less the 3"
(or more) deduction.
B
ACTIVE END CAP
(WAND SIDE)
B
DEDUCT 3"
A
4"
4"
Fig. 10a
TO FLOOR
4"
ACTIVE
END CAP
(WAND
SIDE)
OVERLAP OF WINDOW
3"
Fig. 10b
DEDUCT 3"
If spacer blocks or extension brackets will
be used for extra clearance on outside
mounts, add the amount of extra clearance
to the 3" deduction.
Fig. 11
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LU-7
LUMINETTE
PRIVACY SHEERS®
OUTSIDE MOUNT
B
When measuring for top overlap,
note that the fabric header is 5"
high. Plan the installation so that
placement of the header will be
aesthetically pleasing.
If necessary, spacer blocks or
extension brackets can be used
on outside mount applications
for additional clearance to avoid
obstructions such as moldings
or window handles.
LUMINETTE
®
MEASURING GUIDELINES
Bay Windows
Side-by-Side (Abutted) Sheers
With bay windows, locations
of the sheers are marked as
illustrated below, and the ordered
width is measured using the
marks (Fig. 12).
When two or more sheers are
ordered for a side-by-side installation, where the sheers will abut,
use the guidelines below to allow
for enough clearance between the
rods for proper operation while
minimizing the light gap between
the sheers.
LUMINETTE
PRIVACY SHEERS®
To Measure Sheers
for Bay Windows:
1. Cut two pieces of poster board
3 1⁄8" wide by 12" long.
Important: If spacer blocks
(1⁄2" each, up to three for 11⁄2")
or extension brackets (up to 3")
will be used for extra clearance
on outside mounts, add the
amount of extra clearance to
the 3 1⁄8" width dimension of the
poster board before measuring.
2. Place the strips in the left angle
first, and bring them together
until the front corners of the
poster board meet. Mark points
“A” and “B”.
3. Repeat this step for the right
side angle, marking points
“C” and “D”.
4. Measure between points
“B” and “C” to obtain the
width measurement of the
center sheer.
5. Measure from point “A”
outward to the desired
width to obtain the width
measurement of the left
sheer.
6. Measure from point “D”
outward to the desired
width to obtain the width
measurement of the right
sheer.
A
B
C
D
POSTER BOARD STRIPS
If spacer blocks or extension brackets will be
used for extra clearance on outside mounts,
add the amount of extra clearance to the
3 1⁄8" width dimension of the poster board
before measuring.
Fig. 12
LU-8
To Measure and Order
Two or More Sheers for a
Side-By-Side Installation:
1. Measure the desired width of
each sheer.
2. For outside mounts, order each
sheer 1⁄8" less than its measured
width to allow space for the
SofTrak system to operate
properly. No special deductions
are necessary for inside mount
applications.
Measuring for Stackback
(Outside Mounts Only)
For a window or door opening
to be fully uncovered when an
outside mounted Luminette sheer
is drawn open, the width of the
fabric stack(s), called “stackback,”
must be taken into account. The
Stackback Chart is your tool to
properly order sheers for fully
uncovered openings.
This chart can also be used to
align the fabric stack(s) with
moldings or other design features.
The key is to measure the opening
for the total desired uncovered
width. Important: With side stack
designs, the uncovered width
measurement should include the
amount of overlap desired on the
side opposite the fabric stack. A
minimum of 4" is recommended.
Understanding the
Stackback Chart
measurement in one of the ranges
listed for either a side stack design
(top chart) or split stack design
(bottom chart). For example, for a
side stack width of 81", locate the
80"- 82 1⁄4" range in the top chart.
The column to the right of
“Uncovered Width” shows the
“Stackback” width for the ranges
of uncovered width. To determine
what your ordered width should
be, add the amount of stackback
to your uncovered width measurement.
For example, if your “Uncovered
Width” for a side stack design is
72", the “Stackback” amount is
20 1⁄4". Add these two amounts
together to determine the ordered
width. In this case, the correct
ordered width is 92 1⁄4".
For a split stack design, if the
“Uncovered Width” is 72", the
“Stackback” amount is 115⁄8" for
each panel, or 23 1⁄4" total. Thus,
the correct ordered width is 95 1⁄4".
Stackback Example
The customer wants her 77" wide
patio doors to be fully uncovered
when her left stack Luminette
sheer is drawn open. To minimize
any light gap on the side opposite
the fabric stack when the sheer is
drawn closed, she wants 4" of
overlap on the right side.
1. Opening Width + Overlap on
Right Side: 77" + 4" = 81"
2. “Uncovered Width” Range for
Side Stack Units: 80" - 821⁄4"
3. “Stackback” for Side Stack
Units: 221⁄4"
4. The correct ordered width is
the uncovered width plus the
stackback: 81" + 221⁄4" = 1031⁄4"
The Stackback Chart at right
includes ranges of measurements
for “Uncovered Width.” Begin
using the chart by locating your
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LUMINETTE
®
MEASURING GUIDELINES
Stackback Chart – Outside Mounts Only
SIDE STACK
Stackback Measuring Procedures
Follow these four easy steps:
Uncovered
Width
Stackback
Uncovered
Width
Stackback
53/4-61/2
65/8-87/8
9-111/4
113/8-135/8
133/4-16
161/8-183/8
181/2-203/4
207/8-231/8
231/4-251/2
255/8-277/8
28-301/4
303/8-325/8
323/4-347/8
35-371/4
373/8-395/8
393/4-42
421/8-443/8
441/2-463/4
467/8-491/8
491/4-511/2
515/8-537/8
54-561/4
563/8-585/8
583/4-61
611/8-631/4
633/8-655/8
653/4-68
681/8-703/8
701/2-723/4
727/8-751/8
751/4-771/2
775/8-797/8
61/4
63/4
71/4
73/4
81/4
83/4
91/4
93/4
101/4
103/4
111/4
113/4
121/4
123/4
131/4
133/4
141/4
143/4
151/4
153/4
161/4
163/4
171/4
173/4
181/4
183/4
191/4
193/4
201/4
203/4
211/4
213/4
80-821/4
823/8-845/8
843/4-87
871/8-893/8
891/2-913/4
917/8-94
941/8-963/8
961/2-983/4
987/8-1011/8
1011/4-1031/2
1035/8-1057/8
106-1081/4
1083/8-1105/8
1103/4-113
1131/8-1153/8
1151/2-1173/4
1177/8-1201/8
1201/4-1223/8
1221/2-1243/4
1247/8-1271/8
1271/4-1291/2
1295/8-1317/8
132-1341/4
1343/8-1365/8
1363/4-139
1391/8-1413/8
1411/2-1433/4
1437/8-1461/8
1461/4-1481/2
1485/8-1507/8
151-1531/8
1531/4-1541/4*
221/4
223/4
231/4
233/4
241/4
243/4
251/4
253/4
261/4
263/4
271/4
273/4
281/4
283/4
291/4
293/4
301/4
303/4
311/4
313/4
321/4
323/4
331/4
333/4
341/4
343/4
351/4
353/4
361/4
363/4
371/4
373/4
1. Measure the desired uncovered width, rounding your
measurement down to the nearest 1⁄8". With side
stack units, include in this measurement the desired
amount of overlap on the side opposite the fabric
stack. A minimum of 4" is recommended.
2. Locate your measurement from Step 1 in one of the
ranges in the “Uncovered Width” column on the
Stackback Chart for either a side stack or split stack
design.
3. Follow the line across to find the correct “Stackback”
for that range.
4. Add the stackback to the desired uncovered width to
determine the correct width to order.
After determining the correct width to order, confirm
that there is enough room to outside mount the sheer at
that width.
SIDE STACK
SIDE STACK
NOT MEASURED FOR STACKBACK
MEASURED FOR STACKBACK
ORDERED WIDTH
ORDERED WIDTH
UNCOVERED WIDTH
* The maximum uncovered width of side stack
Luminette Privacy Sheers is 1541/4".
STACKBACK
3
1
2 /4-7 /8
71/4-117/8
12-165/8
163/4-213/8
211/2-261/8
261/4-303/4
307/8-351/2
355/8-401/4
403/8-45
451/8-493/4
497/8-541/2
545/8-591/4
593/8-637/8
64-685/8
683/4-733/8
731/2-781/8
Stackback
Per Panel
5
4 /8 (x2)
51/8 (x2)
55/8 (x2)
61/8 (x2)
65/8 (x2)
71/8 (x2)
75/8 (x2)
81/8 (x2)
85/8 (x2)
91/8 (x2)
95/8 (x2)
101/8 (x2)
105/8 (x2)
111/8 (x2)
115/8 (x2)
121/8 (x2)
Uncovered
Width
78 /4-82 /8
83-875/8
873/4-921/4
923/8-97
971/8-1013/4
1017/8-1061/2
1065/8-1111/4
1113/8-116
1161/8-1205/8
1203/4-1253/8
1251/2-1301/8
1301/4-1347/8
135-1395/8
1393/4-1443/8
1441/2-149
1491/8-1513/4*
1
7
Stackback
Per Panel
5
12 /8
131/8
135/8
141/8
145/8
151/8
155/8
161/8
165/8
171/8
175/8
181/8
185/8
191/8
195/8
201/8
(x2)
(x2)
(x2)
(x2)
(x2)
(x2)
(x2)
(x2)
(x2)
(x2)
(x2)
(x2)
(x2)
(x2)
(x2)
(x2)
STACKBACK
SPLIT STACK
SPLIT STACK
NOT MEASURED FOR STACKBACK
MEASURED FOR STACKBACK
ORDERED WIDTH
ORDERED WIDTH
UNCOVERED WIDTH
UNCOVERED WIDTH
STACKBACK
STACKBACK
STACKBACK
STACKBACK
* The maximum uncovered width of split stack
Luminette Privacy Sheers is 1513/4".
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LU-9
LUMINETTE
PRIVACY SHEERS®
SPLIT STACK
Uncovered
Width
UNCOVERED WIDTH
LUMINETTE
®
I N S TA L L AT I O N
Complete installation instructions
are included with each order
of Luminette Privacy Sheers.
The purpose of the following
guidelines is to help you discuss
basic installation considerations
with your customers.
mounting surface so that their
centerlines will be located 3 1⁄2"
from the ends of the SofTrak rod.
If more than two brackets are
required, space the additional
bracket(s) evenly between the
end brackets.
Three Basic Steps
Mounting the
Installation Brackets or
Ceiling Mount Brackets
There are three basic steps in the
installation process:
1. Mounting the installation
brackets;
2. Attaching the SofTrak system
to the installation brackets; and
3. Attaching the fabric panel(s)
to the SofTrak rod.
Each Luminette sheer includes
all needed components and
mounting hardware. The
number of installation brackets
and other types of mounting
hardware depends upon unit
width, as shown in the table
below.
Unit
Width
Number of
Brackets
Up to 44"
2
LUMINETTE
PRIVACY SHEERS®
441/8"
- 81"
3
811/8" - 118"
4
1181/8"
- 155"
5
1551/8"
- 192"
6
Phillips hexhead screws are
provided with the installation
brackets. Wall anchors or plugs
are required when mounting to
plaster, drywall, concrete, brick
or tile.
Bracket Spacing
The installation brackets on
the right and left ends (Fig. 13)
should be positioned on the
31/2"
same height. Note: When installed,
the top of the fabric header will be
even with the top of the brackets, not
including the tab.
The tab serves as a spacer to prevent the sheer from being mounted too closely to the ceiling. If
desired, the tab may be broken off
after bracket attachment.
Spacer Blocks
Installation brackets are attached
to the mounting surface in two
applications:
• Outside mounts with no
added clearance
• Outside mounts with
spacer blocks
Ceiling mount brackets are
attached to the mounting surface
in four applications:
• Outside mounts with
extension brackets
• Inside mounts
• Ceiling mounts
• End mounts
After the ceiling mount brackets
are attached, installation brackets
are snapped into them.
Use a carpenter’s level to check
that the bottoms of the brackets
are level on an outside mount,
and that the mounting surface
is level on an inside mount or
ceiling mount.
Spacer blocks can be used with
outside mounts to project the
installation bracket away from the
mounting surface when additional
clearance is needed (Fig. 15).
Each spacer block adds 1⁄2" clearance. A maximum of three blocks
may be used to gain a total of 11⁄2".
REMOVABLE
TAB
11/8"
11/8" MINIMUM FLAT
VERTICAL SURFACE
Fig. 14
SPACER
BLOCKS
Important: For proper operation, it is essential that the
SofTrak rod be mounted level.
Outside Mount Applications
With outside mounts, installation
brackets are attached directly to
the mounting surface. A flat
vertical surface at least 11⁄8" high
is required (Fig. 14). The brackets
must be level and aligned at the
SPACE EVENLY
SPACE EVENLY
Fig. 15
EXTENSION
BRACKET
CEILING
MOUNT
BRACKET
31/2"
SOFTRAK ROD
Fig. 13
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Fig. 16
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LUMINETTE
®
I N S TA L L AT I O N
Extension Brackets
End Mount Applications
Ceiling mount brackets are used
with extension brackets to project
installation brackets up to 3" from
the mounting surface (Fig. 16).
The tops of the extension brackets
must be level and aligned at the
same height. Before mounting the
extension brackets, any unneeded
length may be cut off along the
indentations cast between each
set of two holes.
If possible, the screws provided to
attach the ceiling mount brackets
should be mounted pointing
down for best appearance.
End mounting (Fig. 18) is used
when conventional mounting
techniques will not work – for
example, in a window with an
arch-shaped top.
Inside Mount and Ceiling
Mount Applications
To attach the ceiling mount
brackets, the flat surface of the
soffit must be at least 1" deep.
To fully recess the sheer inside
the opening, the flat surface must
be at least 6 1⁄4" deep (Fig. 17).
1" MINIMUM
INSIDE MOUNTING
DEPTH
1"
EXTENSION
BRACKET
Installing the
SofTrak System
END
MOUNT
CEILING
MOUNT
BRACKET
Fig. 18
installation bracket onto the oval
tabs, press down until the bracket
snaps into the rectangular tabs at
the bottom of the ceiling mount
bracket (Fig. 19c).
If removal is necessary, push up
on the installation bracket to
release it.
11/4"
MINIMUM
Extension brackets are mounted
to the sides of the window
opening, which must be at least
11⁄4" wide. Ceiling mount brackets
are then attached to the extension
brackets, and installation brackets
are snapped into the ceiling
mount brackets.
If possible, the screws provided to
attach the ceiling mount brackets
to the extension brackets should
be mounted pointing down for
best appearance.
Grooves on the back of the
SofTrak rod are designed to
snap into the installation brackets.
The front of the rod (the side with
the fabric carriers) is tilted up so
that the top groove fits onto each
installation bracket’s locking tab
(Fig. 20a). With the groove in
place on all the brackets, the rod
is tilted down to level it so that
its bottom groove fits into the
bottom tabs on the installation
brackets (Fig. 20b).
The rod is then locked in position
by tightening the locking tab
screw on the bottom of each
bracket, just until it is snug.
6 1/4" MINIMUM
FULLY RECESSED DEPTH
Fig. 17
If the mounting surface is not
level, shims must be used when
attaching the ceiling mount
brackets to ensure level mounting
of the SofTrak rod.
Break off the small tab at the top of
each installation bracket (Fig. 19a).
Then fit the mounting holes on the
installation bracket over the oval
tabs on the ceiling mount bracket
(Fig. 19b). While pushing the
REMOVE TAB
LOCKING
TAB
Fig.
20a
SOFTRAK ROD
Fig.
20b
TILT DOWN
SOFTRAK ROD
LOCKING
SCREW
OVAL TABS
MOUNTING HOLES
Important: Before tightening the
mounting screws, the front edges
of the brackets must be aligned.
This ensures secure installation
and reliable operation.
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BOTTOM
TAB
INSTALLATION
BRACKET
CEILING MOUNT
BRACKET
BRACKET
ASSEMBLY
Fig. 19a
Fig. 19b
Fig. 19c
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LUMINETTE
PRIVACY SHEERS®
Snapping Installation Brackets
into Ceiling Mount Brackets
TILT UP
LUMINETTE
®
I N S TA L L AT I O N
1/4"
SPLIT STACK DESIGN – MINIMUM CLEARANCES
ACTIVE END
3/4"
Fig. 21a
Fig. 21b
Note: The illustrations below relate to the
installation of side-by-side sheers, not to their
ordered measurements. Measuring for sideby-side sheers is explained on page LU-8.
ACTIVE END
ACTIVE/ACTIVE
RIGHT STACK DESIGN – MINIMUM CLEARANCES
PASSIVE END
1/4"
1/4"
1/4"
ACTIVE
END CAP
/2"
ACTIVE END
LEFT STACK DESIGN – MINIMUM CLEARANCES
3/4"
SWIVEL
ARM
ACTIVE END
Fig. 21c
Positioning the SofTrak Rod
After the SofTrak rod is installed
into the installation brackets,
check the clearance at each end.
The recommended amount of
clearance varies according to
mounting style and application,
as described below.
LUMINETTE
PRIVACY SHEERS®
Inside Mounts and
Wall-to-Wall Outside Mounts
The recommended clearance
depends upon whether the end of
the rod is “active” or “passive.”
The fabric stacks at the active end.
With a split stack design, both
ends are active, and the minimum
recommended clearance at each
end is 1⁄4" (Fig. 21a). The SofTrak
rod should be centered in the
opening.
With side stack designs, the rod
should not be centered in the
opening. More clearance is needed
at the passive end to allow the
swivel arm and end treatment to
close around the passive end cap.
A minimum clearance of 3⁄4" is
recommended at the passive end.
The minimum recommended
clearance at the active end is still
1
⁄4". See Fig. 21b and Fig. 21c for
illustrations of right stack and left
stack designs.
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ACTIVE
END CAP
1
PASSIVE END
Corner Windows and
Bay Windows
When attaching the installation or
ceiling mount brackets for corner
or bay window applications, be
sure to allow for the clearances
required between sheers. Refer to
the measuring guidelines on pages
LU-7 and LU-8.
Remember that the clearances
shown on those pages will
increase if extension brackets or
spacer blocks are used. The
amount of the increase depends
upon how far the brackets are
projected from the mounting
surface.
SWIVEL
ARM
Fig. 22a
ACTIVE/PASSIVE
ACTIVE
END CAP
PASSIVE
END CAP
1"
SWIVEL
ARM
SWIVEL
ARM
Fig. 22b
PASSIVE/PASSIVE
PASSIVE
END CAP
PASSIVE
END CAP
11/2"
Side-by-Side (Abutted)
Installations
For side-by-side installations,
spacing between end caps should
be 1⁄2" when two active end caps
meet (Fig. 22a); 1" when an active
and passive end cap meet (Fig.
22b); or 11⁄2" when two passive
end caps meet (Fig. 22c). These
spacings allow the clearance
needed for proper swivel arm
operation.
Be sure to measure the spacing
from end cap to end cap, not from
the swivel arms.
SWIVEL
ARM
SWIVEL
ARM
Fig. 22c
Simulated Split Stack Designs
A simulated split stack is the same
as a passive/passive side-by-side
installation. For best appearance,
the sheers should be drawn open
or closed the same distance on
each side. In addition, the vanes
should be rotated to the same
direction at the same angle.
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LUMINETTE
®
I N S TA L L AT I O N
For best closure, however, the
vanes should be rotated in
opposite directions (Fig. 23).
This minimizes the light gap in
the center.
Attaching End Treatments
to the Swivel Plates
PINION
CLIP
LIGHT GAP
VANES ROTATED IN SAME DIRECTION
INSTALLED
VANE
VANE
LIGHT GAP MINIMIZED
Fig. 23
Simulated split stacks cannot
operate, nor will they appear,
exactly like a split stack design.
Attaching the
Fabric Panel(s)
TUBE
END
TREATMENT
VELCRO
Attaching the End Treatment
Swivel Plates
Remove the swivel plate from
each fabric end treatment by
separating the mating strips of
Velcro®. The swivel plates are
right and left specific.
Attach the end treatment swivel
plate to the rivet connected to the
swivel arm. On a side stack sheer,
there is a swivel arm on the active
end cap (Fig. 26a) and on the lead
fabric carrier (Fig. 26b). On a split
stack sheer, there is a swivel arm
on both active end caps.
Push up the rivet so that the clips
on the end treatment swivel plate
can snap onto it above and below
the swivel arm, as shown.
RIVET
SWIVEL ARM
Fig. 26a
END TREATMENT
SWIVEL PLATE
SWIVEL
ARM
RIVET
Fig. 26b
END
TREATMENT
SWIVEL PLATE
Fig. 27
If an end treatment is not hanging
straight or if the adjacent vanes
are not uniform, simply separate
the Velcro attachment and reposition the end treatment.
Testing and Adjustment
With the vanes open, traverse the
fabric back and forth across the
window or door opening. Then,
with the opening fully covered, tilt
the vanes to the left and right to
observe their closure. Traversing
and tilting should be smooth and
easy, with no sticking or jamming.
If there is a problem, first check
that the mounting brackets are
level and their front edges are
aligned. If protruding window
cranks obstruct movement,
replace them with T-cranks.
Complete testing, adjustment, and
troubleshooting procedures are
included with each order.
END TREATMENT
SWIVEL PLATE
LU-13
LUMINETTE
PRIVACY SHEERS®
Remove the protective
wrapping from the
fabric but do not unroll
it from the cardboard
tube. Stand the tube
FABRIC
on end on a clean
PANEL(S)
surface with the header
and the slotted vane
openings at the top
(Fig. 24). Position the
tube on the end of the
SofTrak system where
the fabric stacks. If the
tube is too long to be
positioned vertically,
trim the excess length
Fig. 24
with a sharp knife.
Use the wand to rotate the pinion
clips about 90° from either of
their extreme positions to the
approximate midpoint position.
Then pull the cord to move the
fabric carriers to the full stackback
position.
Unroll the fabric to gain enough
slack to attach the first vane to the
first pinion clip. To attach the
vanes, insert the slotted tab on the
vane into the pinion clip until it
snaps securely in place (Fig. 25).
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Fig. 25
Unroll the fabric as you clip the
rest of the vanes into the pinion
clips in sequence. Be careful not
to skip any pinion clips or vanes.
VANES ROTATED IN
OPPOSITE DIRECTIONS
Hold the end treatment near the
swivel plate at a height where the
end vanes hang straight and the
top of the end treatment is
approximately 1⁄8" above the top of
the swivel plate. Attach the end
treatment to the swivel plate by
pressing together the two strips of
Velcro (Fig. 27).
LUMINETTE
®
F O R Y O U R I N F O R M AT I O N
CARE AND
MAINTENANCE
Luminette Privacy Sheers are as
durable as they are beautiful.
With proper installation and care,
they will provide many years of
beauty and performance. The
sheer fabric and vane fabric are
100% polyester. They are resilient,
anti-static and dust resistant.
Periodic cleaning is recommended
to help keep Luminette Privacy
Sheers looking like new.
The Basics
For any type of cleaning, the
sheer should remain hanging to
minimize handling, wrinkling, or
puckering. Disposable gloves
should be worn.
LUMINETTE
PRIVACY SHEERS®
Routine Cleaning
• Regular light dusting with a
feather duster is suggested.
• A hand-held vacuum with low
suction may also be used. When
vacuuming, avoid pulling or
stretching the fabric.
• Starting in the upper corner,
work across the sheer using
short horizontal strokes,
cleaning approximately the
width of two or three vanes
with each stroke. Do not use
long horizontal strokes or
vertical strokes.
• Rigorous vacuuming or using
a brush attachment is not
recommended, since either
could distort the sheer fabric.
Deep Cleaning
• Only professional detergentbased cleaning solutions should
be used. Do not use dry
cleaning solvents.
• For deep cleaning, professional
in-home drapery cleaning
services that use portable
injection/extraction machines
give the best results. While
Hunter Douglas cannot attest
to the quality of any equipment
or procedure, we have seen
favorable results using injection/
extraction-type equipment,
which injects a heated cleaning
solution into the fabric and
extracts the dirty solution in
the same motion. This reduces
the contact time between the
solution and the sheer, which
prevents deep soaking and
allows for drying within a few
hours.*
Preparation
• Traverse the sheer closed.
• Blow off any loose particles from
the fabric.
• Vacuum with low suction or use
a lint roller to remove pet hair or
other types of debris that do not
blow off.
• Hang plastic behind the sheer to
protect the area.
Cleaning the Vertical Vanes
• Clean vertical vanes from the
back of the sheer.
• Set and maintain cleaning
solution temperature just below
the steam level.
• Rotate the vanes to the fully
open position.
• Begin cleaning the vanes,
working from the center out.
• Using a 3" upholstery tool, start
at the top of the center vane and
clean in a downward direction,
one vane at a time. It does not
matter which side of the vane
is cleaned, as the injection/
extraction machine will clean
both sides at the same time. Use
your free hand to support each
vane.
• Continue cleaning in this
manner until you reach the
end treatment. Then, repeat
this procedure for the rest of
the vanes.
Cleaning the Face Fabric
• Clean the face fabric from the
front of the sheer.
• Change to a drapery tool, or
modify the suction area of the
upholstery tool to 4".
• Set and maintain cleaning
solution temperature just below
the steam level.
• Close the vanes by rotating them
in the direction you are working.
For example, if you are working
from left to right, close the vanes
to the right.
• Starting in the upper corner,
work across the sheer using
short horizontal strokes,
cleaning approximately the
width of two to three vanes
with each stroke. Do not use
long horizontal strokes or
vertical strokes, as these actions
will crease the fabric. Steady
the fabric with your free hand.
Continue to the bottom of the
sheer.
• If necessary after deep cleaning,
remove wrinkles from the fabric
according to the following
instructions.
Wrinkle and Crease Removal
Both the hand and steaming
methods described on the next
page are suitable for wrinkle and
crease removal. The hand method,
however, is more appropriate for
smaller areas.
* While Hunter Douglas cannot attest to the quality of any equipment or procedure, we would like to acknowledge ON-SITE
CORPORATION and On-Site Drapery Cleaning and More of Hayden Lake, Idaho (800-233-7452) for their efforts in establishing
a deep cleaning procedure for Luminette Privacy Sheers.
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LUMINETTE
®
F O R Y O U R I N F O R M AT I O N
Hand Method
• Rotate vanes to the open
position.
• Apply warm distilled or bottled
water to a clean white cloth.
• Support the fabric from behind
using another clean cloth that
is dry.
• Use a gentle, blotting action
to apply the wet cloth to the
wrinkle or crease on the
sheer fabric.
• Let air dry.
Steam Method
• Rotate vanes to the open
position.
• From behind, direct the steam
from a portable steam machine
to penetrate the sheer fabric.
• Use slow, short vertical movements. Begin at the top of the
sheer and work your way down.
Several passes over the creased
area may be needed.
• Let air dry.
Spot Cleaning
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Hunter Douglas Inc. warrants that
Luminette Privacy Sheers will be
free from defects in materials and
workmanship for as long as the
original retail purchaser owns the
product, provided that (i) such
products are properly installed in
residential dwellings; and (ii) such
products are made or assembled
exclusively from Hunter Douglas
materials and components.
The obligation of Hunter Douglas
and its licensed fabricators/
distributors is limited to repair
or replacement of the sheers or
components found to be defective
and excludes shipping charges and
labor costs for measuring and
installation. Repairs will be made
with like or similar parts.
To obtain warranty service,
contact the dealer from whom you
purchased the product. The dealer
will work with Hunter Douglas or
its licensed Luminette fabricator/
distributor to promptly repair or
replace any defective parts or
components without charge.
If you require further assistance,
contact Hunter Douglas at One
Duette Way, Broomfield, CO,
80020, or call 1-800-205-8225.
Warranty claims must be
accompanied by proof of
purchase, as well as details
regarding the nature of the
problem, location of the sheer, etc.
This warranty does not include any
conditions or damages resulting
from accidents, alterations, misuse,
abuse, motorized devices, or failure
to follow our instructions with
respect to measurement, installation, cleaning or maintenance.
This warranty also does not cover
any condition or damage resulting
from removal of the sheer and
reinstallation in the same or
another window.
This warranty also does not apply
to conditions caused by normal
wear and tear upon the product.
THIS WARRANTY IS EXCLUSIVE
AND IN LIEU OF ALL OTHER
OBLIGATIONS, LIABILITIES, OR
WARRANTIES. In no event shall
Hunter Douglas or its licensed
fabricators/distributors be liable or
responsible for INCIDENTAL OR
CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES
or for any other direct or indirect
damage, loss, cost, expense or
fee. Some states do not allow
the exclusion or limitation of
incidental or consequential
damages, so this exclusion or
limitation may not apply to you.
This warranty gives you specific
legal rights, and you may also have
other rights which vary from state
to state.
LUMINETTE
PRIVACY SHEERS®
To reduce the potential for
permanent staining, spots should
be treated and cleaned as soon as
possible with a clothing stain
pre-treatment solution.
• Apply pre-treatment solution to
a clean white cloth.
• Support the fabric from behind
using another clean cloth that is
dry.
• Clean the spot using a gentle
blotting action. Avoid rubbing
the fabric since any abrasive
action may cause it to distort.
• Let area air dry.
• After area is dry, blot with
distilled or bottled water applied
to a clean white cloth to remove
excess solution.
LIFETIME
LIMITED
WARRANTY
LU-15
LUMINETTE
®
P R I VA C Y S H E E R S
LUMINETTE
PRIVACY SHEERS®
What goes perfectly with
Luminette Privacy Sheers?
Matching Luminette fabric, of course.
LU-16
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