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 on the mounting surface.
➤
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 2" from each end of the headrail.
➤
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.
■
Center the installation brackets on your marks and mark where to drill the screw holes.
➤
A minimum flat vertical surface of 1
¼
" for installation brackets or extension brackets
is required.
➤
The top of the installation brackets or extension brackets should be at the desired
height. The brackets should be level and aligned.
➤
When using extension brackets, mark two screw holes per bracket.
CautIon:
The rear of the brackets must be flush against a flat mounting surface. Do not
mount brackets on curved molding.
■
Drill the screw holes using a
3
/
32
" drill bit.
Important:
Use drywall anchors when mounting into drywall.
2"
2"
Space Evenly
Space Evenly
Headrail End Marks
Window Opening
5
/
8
"
