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GETTING STARTED

VERTICAL BLINDS

OPTIONAL HARDWARE

Plastic Corner

Corner End Cap

Corner Pieces

Valance Corner

(Closed)

For Vinyl Blinds

Valence Return

Fabric

Vane Weight

Outside Mount 

Valance Clip

Fabric Vane Chain

A few simple tools are required:

Included in your order is all the hardware necessary 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 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.

Steel Tape Measure

Power Drill and

Drill Bits

Awl (or tool for starting 

a screw hole)

Level

(for outside mount)

Pencil

Flathead & Phillips

Screwdriver

STANDARD HARDWARE

Screws

Inside Mount 

Headrail Clip

L-Bracket

Tension Bracket

With Screws

Summary of Contents for VERTICAL BLINDS

Page 1: ... 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 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 Steel Tape Measure Power Drill and Drill Bits Awl or tool for sta...

Page 2: ...ce on the top and bottom of the rounded corner Repeat the above process for the other end of the valance Excess material may need to be trimmed from returns Simply use scissors STANDARD VALANCE CURVED VALANCE FABRIC INSERT Dust Cover Return Fabric Insert Corner End Cap Rounded Corner Groove The ordered vinyl have already been inserted into the valance Insert the valance returns into the rounded co...

Page 3: ...unting Clip Bracket on each end at 1 1 2 from the end and one in the center FOR STANDARD REVERSE DRAW BLIND WIDTH 41 1 8 118 Place 2 Mounting Clip Brackets on each end at 1 1 2 and 3 1 2 from the end and 1 on the non control side at 1 1 2 from the end The remaining Mounting Clip Bracket s should be evenly spaced throughout the headrail FOR CENTER OPEN BLIND WIDTH 41 1 8 118 Place 2 Mounting Clip B...

Page 4: ...roperly Be sure to check for any obstructions such as window cranks or locks that may add to the minimum depth NOTE Before installing the blind the valance must be pre assembled To Install the Mounting Clip and Valance For proper installation the valance must be positioned BETWEEN the mounting clips and the window casing Using a pencil mark the top of the valance Repeat this process for the opposi...

Page 5: ...or an awl make a small pilot hole at each pencil mark Mount the bracket using two of the screws provided and repeat this procedure for any remaining brackets making sure all brackets are installed level and in line Go to Outside Mount Valance Installation OUTSIDE MOUNT MOUNTING CLIP BRACKET INSTALLATION OUTSIDE MOUNT Snap brackets on to the headrail as stated in the Mounting Clip Bracket Placement...

Page 6: ...tion making sure that the back edge of the headrail is positioned at the following minimum from the wall or any obstruction Using a pencil mark the front of the mounting clips on the ceiling surface Remove the mounting clips from the headrail by pushing up on the tail of each mounting clip Set the blind aside Facing the window align the front of one mounting clip with the left pencil mark on the c...

Page 7: ...ric the plastic clip must be inserted into the top of the fabric vane Also snap the plastic clips of the vane chains into the slot of the weight at the bottom of the blind To remove the vanes gently open the longer prong on the vane hook with your thumb VINYL VANES Upon installation Vinyl vertical vanes may have static electricity built up causing the vanes to latch onto or stick to one another Si...

Page 8: ... minimize accessibility by children and pets Be sure the Cord Tensioner is not placed in the path of the window covering when raising and lowering Option C Outside mount Outside Mount 3 Screws To release the lock and engage the spring use an awl punch or small tip screwdriver to pull down the screw hole so its center aligns with the indicator line on the Cord Tensioner Mark this location on the wa...

Page 9: ...unting bracket by removing the small screw Using a Phillips screwdriver and the two longer screws provided to mount the brackets to the wall Ensure the cord can move freely through the Cord Tensioner without engaging the lock The center of the screw hole should be at least half way down the slot aligned with the indicator line on the Cord Tensioner CAUTION Do not put the screw hole all the way to ...

Page 10: ...ildren can STRANGLE in cord and bead chain loops They can also wrap cords around their necks and STRANGLE Young children can STRANGLE in cord and bead chain loops They can also wrap cords around their necks and STRANGLE Always keep cords and bead chains out of children s reach Move cribs playpens and other furniture away from cords and bead chains Children can climb furniture to get to cords Do no...

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