5
INSTALLATION
INSTALLATION
Mount the Installation Brackets — Outside Mount
Mount the Installation Brackets
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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 2" in from each of the headrail end marks.
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If more than two installation brackets are required (see table on page 3), mark the location of additional bracket(s)
spaced evenly between the two end bracket locations. Mount into wood whenever possible.
Allow a minimum of 18" from
the motor side for the battery wand.
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Center the installation brackets or extension brackets on your
marks and mark where to drill the screw holes.
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A minimum 1" flat vertical surface is required for the
installation brackets. Extension brackets require 1
1
⁄
4
".
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The tops of the installation brackets or extension brackets
should be at the desired height. 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.
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Drill the screw holes using a
3
⁄
32
" drill bit.
CAUTION:
Drywall mounting is not recommended.
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Attach the installation or extension brackets using the screws provided.
IMPORTANT:
The tops of the installation brackets or extension
brackets must be level with their front edges aligned.
IMPORTANT:
If using a battery wand, use a minimum of one
1
⁄
2
" and one
1
⁄
4
"
spacer blocks per installation bracket to provide the clearance required for the
battery wand and battery wand bracket.
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If using spacer blocks, attach the spacer block(s) and installation bracket to a flat
vertical
mounting surface with #6 screws long enough for a secure installation.
IMPORTANT.:
Do not add more than 1
1
⁄
2
" of clearance using spacer
blocks.
IMPORTANT:
The tops of the installation brackets must be level with
the front edges aligned.
Window Opening
2"
Motor
Side
2"
Headrail End Marks
Space Evenly
Space Evenly
18" Minimum for Battery Wand
1"
Extension
Bracket
1
1
∕
4
"
1
∕
2
"
1
∕
4
"
Spacer Blocks
Spacer
Blocks
Longer
Screw
1
1
∕
2
"
Maximum
