Aluminium, Plaswood and Basswood Blind Installation Guide
Checklist:
You will need the following to perform the installation.
Drill with hammer function for masonry (with 5.5mm drill bit).
Screwdriver (phillips)
Measuring tape
Marker (pencil)
Ruler (recommended)
Step ladder
Spirit level (recommended)
Hammer (not required but ideal)
Vacuum to clean dust from drilling
Hacksaw (not required for 25mm Aluminium)
Note.
For wallboard or plaster: Use hollow wall anchors for added support (not supplied).
For concrete, stone, brick or tile: Use an appropriate drill bit (not supplied) and screws/plugs (provided).
For metal surfaces: Pre-drill holes before fastening the screws.
Hanging your blind:
Step1.
Before starting you need to decide if the blind is an Inside (Recess) or Outside (Facefix) blind installation. This will determine your blind
position. Remember if Inside (Recess) you should ensure the blinds will not be obstructed but obstructions like window handles or burglar
bars for example.
Step2.
Place the blind in fitting position and tilt forward to show ladder
controls. When fitting the brackets, you will need to leave at
least 5cm (50mm) either side of controls.
Step3.
Inside window frame (Recess fix)
Measure the distance that any handles protrude from the frame. Mark this measurement on the lintel (top inside portion of window
frame) and use it to position the back of the bracket. Mark the position of holes Drill the holes. Then screw bracket into lintel using screws
and raw plugs supplied.
OR
Outside window frame (Face Fix)
Position bracket with swing arm facing towards you, then proceed to mark drilling positions. Then drill the marked positions. Screw
bracket in place. Use raw plugs if fitting to the wall.
Inside (Recess)
Outside (Facefix)
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Inside (Recess)
Inside (Recess) fixing to top
inside portion
