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045477 · Installation Guide · Rev A · May 2015 · English · PDF, 1 page, 1.0 MB

Lutron Sivoia QS Wood Blinds Installation Guide: Valance (045477, rev A)

Lutron's installation guide for fitting the WTC-VALA-O valance to a Lutron wood blind, inside or outside mount.

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About document 045477

Lutron document 045477, Rev A of May 2015, is the valance installation guide: headrail locks and clips by blind width, the fixing sequence, hanging the blind and leveling the valance.

What guide 045477 covers

Lutron document 045477 has these five sections, all on its one page.

  1. Prepare to install: tools and box contents
  2. Plan the headrail valance clip locations
  3. Install the headrail valance clips
  4. Complete the blind installation
  5. Add the valance to the installed blind

Specifications in 045477

Lutron document 045477 prints eleven values in the groups the document uses, each with the document's unit. A row names the catalog codes it applies to. The page link beside each group opens the PDF where the group starts.

Box contents

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Valance
1, with returns for outside mount or without returns for inside mount; style may varyModels: WTC-VALA-O
Blind 48 in (1219 mm) or less
2 headrail locks, 4 screws, 2 headrail valance clipsModels: WTC-VALA-O
Blind 48 1/8 in (1222 mm) to 72 in (1829 mm)
3 headrail locks, 6 screws, 3 headrail valance clipsModels: WTC-VALA-O
Blind 72 1/8 in (1832 mm) to 96 in (2438 mm)
4 headrail locks, 8 screws, 4 headrail valance clipsModels: WTC-VALA-O
Blind 96 1/8 in (2442 mm) or wider
5 headrail locks, 10 screws, 5 headrail valance clipsModels: WTC-VALA-O

Tools required

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Tools
Pencil; #2 Phillips screwdriver; tape measure; level

Install the Headrail Valance Clips

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Screws per headrail valance clip
2, providedModels: WTC-VALA-O
Headrail lock turn
Counter-clockwise, after pressing into the headrail's upper channelModels: WTC-VALA-O

Add the Valance to the Installed Blind

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Second person
Recommended for a blind or valance wider than 48 in (1219 mm)Models: WTC-VALA-O
Engagement
Bottom lock of each headrail valance clip engages with an audible clickModels: WTC-VALA-O
Final adjustment
Ratcheting feature of the clips levels and sets the valance positionModels: WTC-VALA-O

Installation walk-through for 045477

Lutron document 045477 gives eight steps, in the document's order, after the tools and fixings it lists.

The clearance, the check and the warning under a step are the document's own.

Tools

  • Pencil
  • #2 Phillips screwdriver
  • Tape measure
  • Level

Fixings

  • Headrail locks, 2 to 5 by blind width (provided)
  • Headrail valance clips, 2 to 5 by blind width (provided)
  • Screws, 2 per valance clip, 4 to 10 by blind width (provided)
  • Mounting clips factory-installed on the back of the valance

  1. Check the tools and box contents

    Gather the pencil, #2 Phillips screwdriver, tape measure and level. Confirm the box holds the valance, with returns for an outside mount or without returns for an inside mount.

    Count the headrail locks, screws and headrail valance clips against the width table for the blind.

    Check: Lock, screw and clip counts match the width table for the blind width

  2. Mark the mounting bracket locations

    Locate and install the blind mounting brackets at the window, following the instructions supplied with the blind.

    Hold the blind up to the installed brackets close to its final position. Pencil a mark on the headrail at each bracket.

    Check: Every bracket position is marked on the headrail

    Warning: Do not place the blind in its brackets yet. A blind already hung comes down so the locks and clips can go on.

  3. Mark the headrail valance clip locations

    Use the mounting clips factory-fitted to the back of the valance as a guide. Mark each headrail valance clip position on the headrail.

    Where a clip position clashes with a blind mounting bracket, the bracket keeps its place. Move that lock and clip sideways to a clear spot, then shift the matching mounting clip on the valance.

    Check: No clip position sits on a bracket or another headrail component

  4. Insert the headrail locks

    At each marked position, as the guide's step 2B directs, insert a headrail lock into the headrail's upper channel. Press down firmly if needed so it engages.

    Turn the lock counter-clockwise to set it for the clip.

    Check: Each lock sits as the section view shows; a slightly loose lock is acceptable at this stage

  5. Attach the headrail valance clips

    At each lock, lower a valance clip so it straddles the headrail, front and back. Let it rest flush on top of the lock, then fix it with the 2 screws provided.

    Check: Grip each clip at the top and pull upward. If it comes off, remove its screws and repeat steps 4 and 5.

  6. Complete the blind installation

    Hang and wire the blind to the instructions supplied with it. Check that it operates correctly and finish all programming before the valance goes on.

    Check: Blind operates correctly and programming is complete

  7. Attach the valance

    Line up the clips on the back of the valance with the clips on the headrail. Raise the valance in front of the headrail so the two sets of clips engage.

    Push each valance lip upward until the bottom lock of every headrail valance clip clicks.

    Check: An audible click at every clip

    Warning: On a blind or valance wider than 48 in (1219 mm), Lutron recommends a second person

  8. Level the valance

    Use the ratcheting feature of the clips to level the valance and set its final position.

    Check: Valance level along its length

Other warnings Lutron prints in 045477
  • Caution, risk of falling objects: follow the mounting instructions
  • A component not mounted securely could cause minor or moderate injury
  • For safety and access, fit the locks and clips before the blind goes up

Requirements Lutron states in 045477

What the guide requires for a Sivoia QS shade before and during installation:

Model family
WTC-VALA-O valance for Lutron wood blinds, supplied with returns for outside mount or without returns for inside mount
Parts by blind width
  • 48 in (1219 mm) or less: 2 headrail locks, 4 screws, 2 clips
  • 48 1/8 in (1222 mm) to 72 in (1829 mm): 3 locks, 6 screws, 3 clips
  • 72 1/8 in (1832 mm) to 96 in (2438 mm): 4 locks, 8 screws, 4 clips
  • 96 1/8 in (2442 mm) or wider: 5 locks, 10 screws, 5 clips
Tools
Tape measure, #2 Phillips screwdriver, level and pencil
Order of work
Locks and clips go on before the blind enters its brackets, so a hung blind comes down first
Clip against bracket
The bracket keeps its place and the headrail lock and valance clip move sideways to a clear spot
Matching valance clip
The mounting clip on the back of the valance moves to suit the shifted headrail clip
Fixing the clips
  • Headrail lock: pressed into the upper channel, turned counter-clockwise
  • Valance clip: straddles the headrail onto the lock, 2 screws
  • Check: a pull upward shows the clip holds
Loose lock
A lock may sit loosely before its clip is screwed down, provided it sits as the section view shows
Before the valance goes on
Hang and wire the blind to its own instructions, check its operation and finish all programming first
Fitting the valance
  • Slides up the headrail front until each clip's bottom lock clicks
  • The clips ratchet to level the valance
  • A second person is recommended above 48 in (1219 mm)

Questions about document 045477

The answers come from Lutron document 045477 and New Way's record of it.

What is Lutron document 045477?

Lutron's single-page guide to the WTC-VALA-O valance family, dated 05/2015 on the sheet under part number 045477.

Which revision of 045477 is current?

Rev A, dated May 2015, is the revision Lutron publishes. New Way checked it against assets.lutron.com on 15 October 2026.

Which wood blinds does 045477 cover?

Lutron Sivoia QS wood blinds.

How many locks, clips and screws does the valance need?

Lutron document 045477 scales the count with width: 5 locks, 5 clips and 10 screws from 96 1/8 in (2442 mm).

  • Up to 48 in (1219 mm): 2 locks, 2 clips, 4 screws
  • From 48 1/8 in (1222 mm): 3 locks, 3 clips, 6 screws
  • From 72 1/8 in (1832 mm): 4 locks, 4 clips, 8 screws

Can the valance go on a blind that is already hanging?

Lutron document 045477 fits the headrail locks and valance clips before the blind goes into its brackets. A blind already hung comes down first.

What if a clip position lands on a mounting bracket?

Lutron document 045477 gives the blind mounting bracket priority. The headrail lock and valance clip move left or right to a clear position.

The matching mounting clip on the back of the valance moves to suit.

How is the valance leveled once it is on?

Lutron document 045477 levels the valance by the ratcheting feature of the headrail valance clips, once every clip has clicked.

What tools does the installer need?

Lutron document 045477 lists four tools: a pencil, a #2 Phillips screwdriver, a tape measure and a level. The locks, clips and screws come in the box in the quantities the width table gives.

Ask about 045477

Other Sivoia QS installation guides

Installation guides for the same Sivoia QS system:

DocumentDrive classRevisionDate
045480Wood Blinds Installation Guide: VenetiansSame system, VenetiansRev A · May 2015– · Rev A · May 2015AMay 2015
045000710 Output Power Panel Power Supply (12 V) Installation GuideSame system, 10 Output Power Panel Power Supply (12 V)Rev A · Jul 2025Roller 20 to 300 · Rev A · Jul 2025Roller 20 to 300AJul 2025
0454114-Group RF Remote Control Installation GuideSame system, 4-Group RF Remote ControlRev D · Jan 2015Roller 20 to 300 · Rev D · Jan 2015Roller 20 to 300DJan 2015
045520Basic Wiring and Setup Installation GuideSame system, Basic Wiring and SetupRev B · Nov 2016Roller 20 to 300 · Rev B · Nov 2016Roller 20 to 300BNov 2016
All 5 Sivoia QS installation guides

Documents used with 045477

Lutron document 045480 is the installation guide for the blind this valance fits; 085262 is its specification submittal. Lutron document 045477 leaves bracket fixing, hanging, wiring and programming to the instructions supplied with the blind.

DocumentTypeRevisionDate
085262Wood Blinds Specification SubmittalSpecification submittal: Wood BlindsRev GSpecification Submittal · Rev G · –Specification SubmittalG
0853144-Group RF Remote Control Specification SubmittalSpecification submittal: 4-Group RF Remote ControlRev C · May 2016Specification Submittal · Rev C · May 2016Specification SubmittalCMay 2016
369847Pico Wireless Control, 4-Button Specification SubmittalSpecification submittal: Pico Wireless Control, 4-ButtonRev K · Mar 2024Specification Submittal · Rev K · Mar 2024Specification SubmittalKMar 2024
CAD Drawing: Shade Equipment CAD BlockCAD drawing: Shade Equipment CAD BlockPDF, DWG, DXFCAD Drawing · Rev – · –CAD Drawing
048846Application Note: EU EcoDesign Standby Power InformationLutron's note on EU EcoDesign Standby Power InformationRev A · Nov 2024Application Note · Rev A · Nov 2024Application NoteANov 2024
Performance Specification: Section 122113, Venetian BlindsThe specification text for tender documentsPerformance Specification · Rev – · –Performance Specification
08533510-Output Smart Panel Specification SubmittalSpecification submittal: 10-Output Smart PanelRev D · Apr 2020Specification Submittal · Rev D · Apr 2020Specification SubmittalDApr 2020
08559230-Output Configurable Power Panel Enclosure (Power Modules sold separately), 35V Output Specification SubmittalSpecification submittal: 30-Output Configurable Power Panel Enclosure (Power Modules sold separately), 35V OutputRev B · Nov 2018Specification Submittal · Rev B · Nov 2018Specification SubmittalBNov 2018
048562Application Note: Alkaline Battery Screening and DiagnosisLutron's note on Alkaline Battery Screening and DiagnosisRev A · Jul 2015Application Note · Rev A · Jul 2015Application NoteAJul 2015
3671319Product Brochure: Residential Shading SolutionsThe brochure for this rangeRev K · Feb 2023Product Brochure · Rev K · Feb 2023Product BrochureKFeb 2023
All 22 Sivoia QS documents

Revisions of 045477

This page always shows the revision Lutron publishes today. Lutron replaces the file in place and does not keep earlier revisions online.

RevisionDateStatus
AMay 2015Current. The file on assets.lutron.com. Checked 15 Oct 2026.

Not covered in 045477, and what to read next

Lutron document 045477 gives no bracket fixing, hanging, wiring or programming steps for the blind itself.

  • Blind mounting: 045480, the wood blinds and venetians installation guide
  • Blind specification: 085262, the Sivoia QS wood blind specification submittal

Publisher and citation for document 045477

Lutron Electronics Co., Inc. publishes document 045477, Rev A, and serves it from assets.lutron.com. New Way hosts no copy and last checked the file there on 15 October 2026.

Lutron and Sivoia QS are trademarks of Lutron Electronics Co., Inc.

Reviewed by Edmond Hong, Technical Specialist, New Way.

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