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INSTALLATION
INSTALLATION
Mount the Installation Brackets — Outside Mount
The number of installation brackets required varies depending on the shade width, as shown in the table.
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Center the cassette over the window opening at the desired height. Use a pencil to lightly mark each end of the cassette.
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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 3½” in from each end of the cassette.
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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 or spacer blocks (if ordered) on your marks and mark the screw holes.
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A minimum 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 height. The brackets should be level and aligned.
IMPORTANT:
The front edges of the installation brackets must be level and aligned to each other.
■
Drill the screw holes with a
3
⁄
32
” drill bit.
WARNING:
Product is heavy. Mount into wood/metal studs or into concrete with concrete anchors. Drywall anchors
are not recommended.
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Use a level to check that the mounting surface is level. Shim the brackets if necessary. Shims are not provided.
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Attach the installation brackets using the screws provided.
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With cassette spacer blocks, use 2” screws provided. If not using cassette spacer blocks, use 1
1
⁄
2
” screws provided.
Cassette Shade
Shade
Width
Brackets
Required
Up to 36"
2
36
1
⁄
8
" – 66"
3
66
1
⁄
8
" – 90"
4
90
1
⁄
8
" – 120"
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Installation Brackets
Jamb
Jamb
Space Evenly
Space Evenly
3½"
3½"
Motor
End
Minimum 15½" For Battery Wand
Outside Mount
3½"
End of
Cassette
Mark
Cassette
Spacer
Block
3½"
Cassette
Installation
Bracket
