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INSTALLATION INSTRUCTION – INSTRUCCIONES DE INSTALACIÓN
DESIGNER SERIES® HINGED GLASS PANEL,
GRILLE, BLIND AND SHADE INSTRUCTIONS
© 2016 Pella Corporation
CAUTION:
DO NOT remove or cut the white cord that limits the opening of the hinged
glass panel. Doing so may cause serious damage, including glass breakage, to your
Pella product. The cord should only be detached by a qualified service technician when
performing service related procedures.
Latch
release
Shade
operator
handle
Latch
release
Casement window is shown.
Part Number: 80ML0106
Table of Contents:
1. Operating the Hinged Glass Panel
2. Grille Removal and Installation
3. Bottom Up Slimshade Blind and Cellular Shade Removal and Installation
4. Tilt Only Slimshade Blind Removal and Installation
5. Top Down Cellular Shade Removal and Installation
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OPERATING THE HINGED GLASS PANEL
Note: For products other than venting casement windows,
proceed to Step C.
A. Casement window with flat screen: Remove the flat screen
by unlatching the screen clips and pulling the screen to the
interior.
B. Casement window with Rolscreen: Unlock and open the
sash to 90° so that the hinged panel will not interfere with the
Rolscreen.
C. Locate the latch release(s) on a side or top of the hinged glass
panel. On large panels check the top and bottom for additional
latch releases.
D. Slide each latch release away from the corner(s) of the sash.
You will feel resistance at the latching points. Push past the
resistance. (On venting double-hung windows, slide the latch
release from the center toward one corner then back toward
the opposite corner.)
E. Return the latch releases to the original positions.
Screen Clip
Latch Release
1E
Product
Type
Frame
Height
Number of
Latches
Fixed or Vent
Casement
> 53" 3
≤ 53" 2
Door
> 82.5" 4
≤ 82.5" 3
Latch
DO NOT unhook
or cut cord
F. Open the hinged glass panel. DO NOT unhook or cut the white
cord that restricts the opening of the hinged glass panel.
Note: Hinged glass panels may be hinged on a side or at the bottom
depending on the unit type.
G. Close the hinged glass panel, noting the latch locations. Press
firmly on the hinged glass panel frame at the latch locations
until you hear a click which indicates the latch has engaged.
Note: Ensure all latches are engaged.
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GRILLES
REMOVAL
Follow the steps in Instruction 1 to open the hinged glass panel.
A. Starting at the bottom, grasp the grille as close to the clip at the
end of each bar as possible and pull toward the interior.
B. Repeat step A at the end of each bar.
Note: If the grille has Stand-Offs (large windows and doors with
double pane), or Bumpers (triple pane), DO NOT remove them
from the grille.
INSTALLATION
A. Starting at the top, Align each clip with the dot matrix patterns
imprinted on the frame.
B. Snap the open side of each clip onto the frame by pressing on
the clip.
Grille
Stand-Off
Grille
Bumper
Grille
Clip
Grille
Bar
Dot
Matrix
Pattern
Grille
Stand-Off
Grille
Bumper
Grille
Clip
Grille
Bar
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BOTTOM UP SLIMSHADE®
BLIND AND CELLULAR SHADES
Note: Follow the steps in Instruction 1 to open the hinged glass panel.
Follow the steps in Instruction 2 to remove the grilles (if applicable).
REMOVAL
Note: Remove the two cardboard end caps and other packaging from
the blind/shade (if applicable), do not cut cords, shade cloth or
damage blinds.
A. Place the blind/shade in the full open position.
B. For shades 47” or wider only: Remove the shade support clip
located near the center of the shade mounting channel. Remove the
clip from the bottom of the mounting channel, then remove the clip
from the hinged glass panel.
C. Release the blind/shade from the mounting stud by pulling the
plastic tab.
D. Remove the blind/shade head rail from the drive gear and second
mounting stud by sliding it away from the operator side of the
hinged glass panel.
INSTALLATION
A. Make sure the shade operator handle is near the bottom
of the hinged glass panel. This allows for full travel of the
operator handle to raise or lower the blind/shade completely.
B. To install the blind/shade, slide the operator end of the top
rail over the mounting stud, while guiding the operator drive
into the drive gear. This end is labeled "A" on the top of the
head rail. It may be necessary to move the shade operator
handle up slightly to help align the gear.
Drive
Gear
Mounting Stud
Head Rail
Operator Drive
Plastic Tab
Shade Support Clip
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C. Press the opposite end of the rail over the second mounting stud.
Note: Bottom-up cellular shades may appear to be too short for the unit. The shade will lengthen
after hanging in the down position for a few hours. If the shade does not hang straight, open
and close it completely two to three times.
D. For shades 47" or wider: Attach the shade support clip to
the top of the hinged glass panel near the center of the
hinged glass panel. However, if there is a grille that will be
attached at the center point, move the support to the left
or right of center. Next, lift up on the shade head rail, to
engage the clip.
Note: Follow the steps in Instruction 1 to open the hinged glass
panel. Follow the steps in Instruction 2 to remove the grilles
(if applicable).
REMOVAL
A. Slip the metal support clips off the hinged glass panel
frame.
B. Release the blind from the mounting stud by pulling the
head rail.
C. Remove the blind head rail from the drive gear and second
mounting stud by sliding it away from the operator side of
the hinged glass panel.
INSTALLATION
Note: Remove the plastic bands and foam pads from the blind (if applicable), do not cut cords or
damage the slats. With one hand, compress the blind while removing the banding and foam
pads, then remove the cord from the cardboard spool. Grasp the bottom rail, and gently pull
down until the bottom rail almost touches the bottom of the hinged glass panel.
A. Install the bottom rail retainers. (If the bottom rail retainers are already in place, proceed to
Step B.) Pull the tape from the “LH” retainer and place it approximately 1/4" from the left end of
the hinged glass panel bottom rail as shown. Repeat this process for the “RH” retainer, placing it
at the right end of the hinged glass panel bottom rail.
B. Check the location of the shade operator handle. Ensure that it is located at least 4" above or
below one of the hinged glass panel latches. This allows for sufficient travel of the operator
handle to tilt the blind completely.
Shade Support
Clip
Grille
Bar
4
TILT ONLY SLIMSHADE BLINDS
3
BOTTOM UP SLIMSHADE®
BLIND AND CELLULAR SHADES (CONTINUED)
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C. Install the blind by sliding the operator end of the head rail
over the mounting stud while guiding the operator drive into
the drive gear.
D. Secure the head rail by pressing the opposite end of the rail
over the second mounting stud.
E. There will be up to six support clips depending on the
width of the blind. Space the support clips evenly between
the cord ladders along the head rail. Do not cover locations
where grilles will be installed. Press the top of the clip onto
the hinged glass panel frame.
F. Place the shade bottom rail between the glass of the hinged
glass panel and the legs of the bottom rail retainer.
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TILT ONLY SLIMSHADE BLINDS (CONTINUED)
Note: Follow the steps in Instruction 1 to open the hinged glass panel.
Follow the steps in Instruction 2 to remove the grilles (if applicable).
REMOVAL
A. Place the shade in the full open position.
B. For shades 47" or wider only: Remove the center shade support clip
by taking it off of the mounting channel, then remove the clip from
the hinged glass panel.
C. Release the blind/shade from the mounting stud by pulling the
plastic tab.
D. Remove the shade head rail from the drive gear and second
mounting stud by sliding it away from the operator side of the
hinged glass panel.
Note: Take care to avoid tangling the internal cords as the shade is
removed from the window.
Plastic Tab
Shade Support Clip
5
TOP DOWN CELLULAR SHADES
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INSTALLATION
Note: Remove the two cardboard end caps and other packaging from the blind/shade (if
applicable), do not cut cords, shade cloth or damage blinds.
Hold the compressed shade while removing the banding, then gently lower the compressed shade
until it reaches the bottom of the hinged glass panel.
A. Ensure the operator handle is near the bottom of the hinged glass panel prior to inserting the
blind/shade. This allows for full travel of the operator handle to raise or lower the blind/shade
completely.
B. Insert the shade into the hinged glass panel frame by
sliding the operator end of the head rail over the mounting
stud while guiding the operator drive into the drive gear. It
may be necessary to move the shade operator handle up
slightly to help align the gear.
C. Secure the shade head rail by pressing the opposite end of
the rail over the second mounting stud.
Shade Support
Clip
Grille
Bar
WARNING
5
TOP DOWN CELLULAR SHADES (CONTINUED)
D. For shades 47" or wider: Attach the shade support clip
to the top of the hinged glass panel near the center of
the hinged glass panel. However, if there is a grille that
will be attached at the center point, move the support to
the left or right of center. Next, lift up on the shade head
rail, to engage the clip.
Drive
Gear
Mounting Stud
Head Rail
Operator Drive
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