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NOTE: If there is an existing blind in the brackets, remove the blind 
before proceeding with the following step. 

   

•  Position the arch bottom rail 

   

  over the 2” wood blind  

   

  mounting brackets. The front  

   

  edge of the arch bottom rail  

   

  should be flush with the front  

   

  top edge of the bracket. The  

   

  bottom rail should be centered  

   

  in/over the window. Using a  

   

  pencil, mark two screw holes  

   

  through the bracket onto the  

   

  underside of the arch bottom  

   

  rail. Repeat for the other side of  

   

  the arch.

•  Remove the arch from the window casing. Using a drill with 

1

/

16

” 

  drill bit or an awl, make a small pilot hole at each pencil mark not  
  more than 

1

/

16

” deep.

•  Arrange the remaining individual wood slats in order according to 
  size (large to small).

•  Remove and discard the wood shims located in the bottom groove 
  of each vertical arch support.

   

•  Starting at the top of the arch  

   

  insert the remaining slats.

   

•  Place the arch on top of the 

   

  mounting brackets and attach  

   

  the arch to the brackets using a  

   

  Phillips screwdriver and the  

   

  #6 X 

1

/

2

 inch screws by  

   

  screwing from the underside of  

   

  the brackets into the underside  

   

  of the arch bottom rail.

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Summary of Contents for ARCH

Page 1: ...ch Included with your purchase is all of the hardware you will need to successfully install your new arch Please take a moment to read through these instructions before starting ARCH ASSEMBLY Installation Instructions 1 800 590 SHOP I www 3day com ...

Page 2: ...ill and 1 16 Drill Bit for stand alone arches only Flathead and Phillips screwdriver Pencil Level for outside mount Awl or tool for starting a screw hole Included are the screws needed for a normal installation Depending on the mounting surface fasteners other than the screws provided may be required Wall board and plaster require the use of anchors such as expansion or toggle bolts Bricks tile an...

Page 3: ...ch could be dislodged and fall from the window This could result in damage to property It could also seriously harm people and or animals Remove the arch components from their protective wrapping DO NOT remove the shims located in the grooves Attach the vertical supports to the bottom rail using a Phillips screwdriver and the 8 x 3 4 screws The vertical supports are numbered starting at 1 and corr...

Page 4: ...lling an arch over a new blind proceed to Arch Over A New Blind Installation If you are installing an arch over an existing blind proceed to Arch Over An Existing Blind Installation The arch bottom rail contains 2 pre drilled holes Position the arch bottom rail in the window sill 1 8 back from the front edge Make sure the slats slope down toward the glass Using a drill with a 1 16 drill bit and us...

Page 5: ...ach the brackets as shown in the bottom blind s Installation Instructions Continue below to Arch Over An Existing Blind Installation Starting at the top of the arch insert slats leaving enough room for securing mounting screws into the bottom rail leave out approximately 4 8 slats for now Attach the arch bottom rail to the window sill using the 1 1 4 drywall screws Remove and discard the wood shim...

Page 6: ...e arch Remove the arch from the window casing Using a drill with 1 16 drill bit or an awl make a small pilot hole at each pencil mark not more than 1 16 deep Arrange the remaining individual wood slats in order according to size large to small Remove and discard the wood shims located in the bottom groove of each vertical arch support Starting at the top of the arch insert the remaining slats Plac...

Page 7: ...s use a lamb s wool duster or a soft clean cloth to avoid scratching the finish DO NOT sponge clean or use abrasive household cleansers Corrosive chemicals may stain or damage the blind 3 Day Blinds also offers products specifically designed to safely and quickly clean our products See showroom for details CARE CLEANING ...

Page 8: ... 3 Day Blinds size recommendations To obtain service bring the product s in question to any 3 Day Blinds showroom with this warranty and your purchase invoice This warranty gives you specific legal rights and you may also have other rights which vary from state to state Young children can STRANGLE in cord and bead chain loops They can also wrap cords around their necks and STRANGLE Always keep cor...

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