INSTALLATION
5
Mount the Installation Brackets — Outside Mount
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Center the headrail over the window opening at the desired height. Use a pencil to lightly
mark each end of the headrail.
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Alternatively, measure the width of the headrail and use that width to mark the headrail
end points over the window opening.
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Mark 3" in from each end of the headrail.
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If more than two installation brackets came with your order, space additional bracket(s)
evenly between the two end brackets and mark their location. Mount into wood
whenever possible.
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Center the brackets on your marks and mark the screw holes.
➤
A minimum of 1
3
/
4
" flat vertical surface
is required to mount the brackets.
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The top of the installation brackets
should be at the desired shade height.
IMPORTANT:
The brackets should be
level and aligned.
CAUTION:
The rear of the brackets
must be flush against a flat mounting surface.
Do not mount brackets on curved molding.
■
Extension brackets provide up to 1½" of clearance.
If used, mark the center and mark the screw holes.
■
Drill the screw holes using a
3
∕
32
" drill bit.
IMPORTANT:
Use drywall anchors when mounting
into drywall.
Headrail End Marks
Window Opening
3"
3"
Space Evenly
Space Evenly
3"
Installation
Bracket
Headrail
End Mark
Extension
Bracket