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The Greatest Of Ease!
  Duette EasyRise™ — The Original
Special Lift system.
Recent Changes Keep It Working Well For All Pleat Sizes.
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Duette
honeycomb shades with EasyRise have been around for a long time,
but they've kept up with the times, too. Recently two
completely new EasyRise systems were introduced. One for the
3/8" and 1/2" pleat sizes, and another for the newest
pleat size, the 1¼" Majestic. The original EasyRise is
still used with the 3/4" pleat fabrics. So we actually have
three different systems that all go under the name EasyRise.
Sounds complicated, but it really isn't. To order all you only
need to know is one name— EasyRise. You will receive the system
that is appropriate to the shade fabric you order. There are a few differences between the systems
though, and it will be necessary to know them to install your
Duette shades with EasyRise.
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Cords or Tapes
The biggest difference between the systems is that the system used
for 1/2" and 3/8" fabrics uses a controlled cord system
while the larger systems use a controlled flat tape. The
picture at right is to demonstrate the difference. Both
systems keep the cords and tapes completely contained to prevent
problems.
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With the different
headrail sizes the brackets are different, too. The brackets that currently ship with EasyRise® products have been designed to accommodate mounting the reversible EasyRise® headrails
from the front or back. Current brackets can be identified by the
"00" stamped into the bracket. The original bracket design will not accommodate the new headrail when it is positioned with the curved side to the front.
While you will be able to get the headrail into the bracket, it will be virtually impossible to remove it.
See previous
tip.
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Installation
To install the EasyRise® headrail, once the brackets are in place
have the front of the headrail facing you. Lower the shade slightly so the fabric will not get caught between the headrail and the bracket.
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Installing the Headrail for
1/2" and 3/8" Pleats
Insert the lip at the top of the headrail into the groove on
front of the bracket. Push forward until the bottom back
groove snaps into place.
If you
have installed a lot of EasyRise shades over the years, this will
seem upside-down to you. In fact it is upside down from the
way the other EasyRise systems are attached (as shown below).
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Installing
the Headrail for
¾" and 1¼" Pleats
Insert the back lip on the bottom of the headrail into the groove on the bottom of the bracket.
Check to make sure no fabric is trapped between the headrail and bracket.
Push forward on the front of the headrail until the top groove snaps into place as shown.
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Cord Tensioners
For all EasyRise shades, Cord Tensioners must be installed
to reduce strangulation risks associated with non-tethered looped
cords. The Cord Tensioners are color coordinated to the headrail color.
They can be mounted directly to the side of the window frame, if there is enough depth on inside mounts.
The minimum depth for this type of installation, without its interfering with the operation of the shading, is 7/8".
If there is not enough mounting depth for inside mount, use the
" inside/outside attachment" as shown. Outside mount tensioners attach flat against the wall surface.
Make sure the loop is attached securely.
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Important Measuring Note
When measuring for EasyRise shades that will be outside mounted, the headrail will be
3/4" wider than the ordered width. See previous tip.
Note: with UltraGlide®, and LiteRise® shades the headrail will be
equal to the ordered width for outside mounts.
Measure the width at the bottom, middle and top and use the
widest measurement. Discuss overlaps with the homeowner when measurements are taken.
A standard 2" overlap on the sides is recommended. If there is trim present, make sure your trim-to-trim measurements are adequate to provide privacy.
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