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Installation Guide for Betta 1000
– Straight Drop Awning
Spring Operated with Brackets
Please Note: These instructions should be read thoroughly before installing.
This is a guide to assist in the installation and care of your external awnings. Betta Blinds and Awnings do not
guarantee the accuracy of the information contained in this guide. We recommend an experienced expert installer to
rely upon their own skills. This is based on general knowledge concerning the assembly, materials and working
process of the external blinds, which is known to us at the time of printing this guide, consequently, is subject to
change and Betta Blinds and Awnings specifically reserves the right to change this guide without notification.
Ensure all components are included in your packaging, before proceeding to install:
Universal Brackets x 2
Hooks / buttons x 2
Saddles x 2
Rivets x 4 (for saddles)
Blind
Spring Tension diagram
Pull down stick
(if required)
Pull down ring
(if required)
You will also need: screws, plugs, drill, hammer drill (if drilling into concrete) measuring tape, spirit level, stainless
screws, rivets, rivet gun and 6-gauge x 25mm screws (for fixing bottom saddles)
If installing on a brick wall NEVER put the screw into a mortar line.
If the position, you need to drill is over a
mortar line move up to the centre of the brick above that position.
Check the size of your blind against the label, which will be attached to the packaging.
1. Install Brackets - The outside measurement from bracket to bracket is the OPEN size, it is the width of your
blind. Mark where the control end bracket is to be installed and the idle end. Drill, plug and attach brackets.
Ensure that the positions where th
e fasteners run through the brackets are secured into brick, or into the wall’s
structural support.
NB: Ensure that the brackets are fitted level horizontally.
2. Attach saddles to bottom bar on the back straight edge. These need to be horizontal. This will be the same
measurement as the bottom hooks (step 5). If using bungee cord loops these are attached at the end of the
bottom rail.
3. ADJUSTING SPRING: Lock spring and attach a shifter to the Pin. Wind the shifter clockwise to apply tension.
Use the size chart to determine how many turns of tension are required.
Link to Spring Chart Tension Below
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refer to picture 1.
Do
NOT
let go of the shifter while tensioning as the spring has a lot of force in it. Do
NOT
try
and over tension the spring. When the right amount of tension has been applied, drop
the holding tab down and wind the spring back until it engages the pin
4. Install blind into brackets
NB: Spring end/lock off pin should be on the left side.
5. Attach hooks/bungee buttons to bottom fixing point with screws).
NB: This measurement must be the same as saddles or bungee cord from step 2
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refer to picture 2.
6. Pull blind down and slip over hooks or bungee buttons.
Caution: Like all outdoor blinds, it is prudent to retract the blind in the presence of strong winds.
