3 Day Blinds Faux Wood 1 Getting Started Download Page 5

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BLIND  OPERATION

To lower the blind, pull the lift cords down and toward the
center of the blind and allow the cords to slide slowly through 

your hand.
To tilt the slats, twist the tilt wand.
Do not attempt to raise or lower the blind unless the slats are 

in a completely open (horizontal) position.
To raise the blind, pull the lift cords down.
To engage the lock, pull the lift cords down and toward the 

outside of the blind.

BLIND  REMOVAL

•  Using a flathead 

screwdriver, open the 

latches of the end 

brackets.

•  Holding on to both ends 

of the headrail, gently 

pull the blind forward 

and out of the brackets, 

making sure to unhook 

the headrail from the 

center support bracket(s), 

if applicable.

OPTIONAL HARDWARE 

INSTALLATION

SPACERS

Available for use on windows with a 

projected molding. They are 

3

/

8

” thick and 

allow the blind to be mounted flush with 

the outside edge of any standard window 

molding.
Spacers are available by contacting our 

Client Care Team at 800-800-2239.

Spacers

(one spacer per 

bracket)

EXTENSION BRACKETS

Extension brackets are available in two sizes. One size is 

available to project the blind up to 2", the other up to 3” from 

the mounting surface. Extension brackets are ideal if your 

blind must clear an obstruction such as a sliding glass door 

handle or window crank. Extension brackets require a flat 

vertical mounting surface of at least 1 

3

/

4

".

•  Attach each mounting bracket to an extension bracket using 

the nuts, bolts and washers provided.

•  Mount the extension bracket to the wall per the instructions 

for an “Outside Mount” on page 3 using a level and making 

certain that all mounting brackets are level and project the 

same distance from the mounting surface.

•  Install the blind per the directions for “Blind Installation” on 

page 6.

Summary of Contents for Faux Wood 1

Page 1: ...uired Wall board and plaster require the use of anchors such as expansion or toggle bolts Bricks tile and stone need special plugs and drill bits Wood should always be pre drilled to avoid splitting Professional installation is also available in most areas call 800 800 3329 A few simple tools are required 1 FAUX WOOD BLINDS STANDARD HARDWARE End Brackets Open Position LH RH Screws Center Support V...

Page 2: ...th any moving parts If more than one center support bracket has been provided position them equidistant from the end brackets and each other again avoiding all moving parts Align the back of the center support bracket with the back end of the mounting bracket The alignment is crucial for proper blind installation Using a pencil mark the window casing through the holes in the top of the center supp...

Page 3: ...ke a small pilot hole at each pencil mark Mount the bracket using two of the screws provided Repeat this procedure for the right end bracket making sure the end bracket marked RH is positioned above the top right corner of the window 1 8 TO THE RIGHT of the pencil marks 1 8 If your hardware packet includes one center support bracket position it as close to the center of the mounting surface as pos...

Page 4: ...t bracket s if applicable Insert the headrail into the end brackets making sure that no cords or slats are in the way Close the hinges on the end brackets until you hear them snap While supporting the bottom of the blind unwind the draw cords and gently lower the blind to its full length See Operating the Blind VALANCE RETURN NOTE If you did not order valance returns for your blind proceed to Vala...

Page 5: ...ojected molding They are 3 8 thick and allow the blind to be mounted flush with the outside edge of any standard window molding Spacers are available by contacting our Client Care Team at 800 800 2239 Spacers one spacer per bracket EXTENSION BRACKETS Extension brackets are available in two sizes One size is available to project the blind up to 2 the other up to 3 from the mounting surface Extensio...

Page 6: ...the hold down to the side or back of the window frame so that the pin lines up with the front hole in the ottom rail end cap with the blind fully lowered Lower the shade and flex the hold down bracket outward so that the pin can be inserted into the hole in the end cap Inner cords can pull out to form a loop which can strangle a young child Inner cord stop devices can reduce this risk if positione...

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