TIMBER & FASHION WOOD
VENETIAN BLIND INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS
IMPORTANT - PLEASE READ INSTRUCTIONS FIRST
1. Bracket Installation
Unwrap the blind, but leave all
cords tied. To determine placement of blind, hold up to the window frame, either
an outside mount or an inside mount will be desired. THE HEADRAIL MUST BE LEVEL!
Once it is positioned properly, pencil a reference mark at each end of the
headrail. This placement determines where and how the mounting brackets will be
attached.
Right and Left mounting brackets (Fig. 1) are supplied with each blind. These brackets are used for all types of mounting (outside, inside, ceiling) Bracket doors must face inside the room. Depending on blind placement, it may be necessary to use plugs or anchors before using screws. Center support brackets (Fig. 2) may also be included to provide additional support on wider blinds. Center support brackets should be spread evenly along width of the blind. These brackets should not interfere with the cord or ladder. Be sure all brackets are level.
A. Inside Mount
Mount brackets at reference points that are flush and level with the window
frame, and mark the screw holes with a pencil. Select diagonal (right top-left
bottom) holes to assure a secure installation. If center support brackets are
used, place evenly along width of blind. Position each bracket and mark holes
with a pencil. Insert and tighten screws through all brackets, making sure all
brackets are straight and level.
B. Outside Mount
With blind open, hold up to wall in the position you want it to hang. Make sure
the blind is centered and level. Mark with a pencil a small mark below the
headrail at each end, also mark 1/4" past the end of each headrail. Place end
brackets inside pencil marks and mark screw hole positions in rear of bracket in
a diagonal pattern. If center support brackets are used, place evenly along
width of area blind is to be mounted and mark screw holes. Insert and tighten
screw through all brackets, making sure all brackets are straight and level.
***Special Note 1" Aluminum Blinds
Bracket Installation (Fig. 3)
Follow instructions for wood blinds or 2" horizontal blinds as listed.
2. Valance Clip Installation
All blinds will receive valances and are installed with valance clips. Each type
of blind will use a different type of clip, (Fig. 4) but installation onto the
headrail will be the same. Attach enclosed valance clips to the face of the
headrail. (Spread evenly across the headrail) This is all that is done until
headrails is in place.
3. Wand Assembly
Installation (Fig. 6)
(Does not apply for blinds with cord tilter)
If your blind uses a wand assembly and it was not preattached, the wand should
now be fastened to the tilt or shaft. Push plastic sleeve up. Slip wand onto
hook. Pull sleeve down over hook to secure wand.
4. Mount The Blind
Release all cords at this time. With bracket door latches open on each end,
slide headrail into mounting brackets and place on center supports (if used).
Close down bracket door latches until they snap in place.
5. Install The Valance (Fig. 4 & 5)
Place valance at desired
position on headrail. Put top part of valance in top part of valance clip first,
than lightly push down to snap into place. ***Special Note
On outside mount installation of 2" wood blind, valances will be mitered on each
end and will have returns. The valance and returns will be slotted and attached
at a 45 degree angle with one inch "L" brackets. Installation same as above.
6. Removing Blind
Remove valance then raise blind to top and lock. Open both bracket door latches
and pull blind out.
7. Cord Leveling
If cords on your wood blinds are not at a desired level they can be shortened
only. Slide tassel up exposing the knot, untie knot, pull cords to desired
level, retie knot and slide tassel back down over knot. Cut off excess cord if
desired.
8. Hold down Brackets (Fig. 7)
If hold down brackets were
requested they can be installed after blind has been hung. These brackets are
used to keep the bottom of the blind from swaying when mounted on doors or
exposed to the wind. Install bottom rail pins (Fig. 7) into wood bottom rail
ends (2" Horizontal Vinyl Blinds & 1" Aluminum Mini Blinds come with special
caps) in the center of the wood at the desired distance from the wall/door.
Lower the blind to its full length, insert the brackets with the pins, mark the
location of the screw holes on the mounting surface. Raise blind, install
brackets, lower blinds to brackets and snap pins onto brackets.
9. Operating Instructions
To tilt slats, rotate wand to the right or left (blinds with cord tilter, pull
right or left cord). To raise blind, pull cord downward and to the centre. Blind
will lock in desired height. To lower blind, gently pull cord toward left of
blind until lock releases. Slowly let cord slip through fingers until blind
reaches desired height. Move cord back toward right of blind and release. Blind
will lock automatically. Important: Keep slats tilted open while raising and
lowering.
10. Cleaning
Blind should be regularly cleaned with a feather or soft duster, soft damp
cloth or a vacuum cleaner using a soft nozzle brush. If necessary to clean
individual slats use a soft damp cloth. Make sure the slats are dried off to
avoid water marks.
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