7) Mount Brackets
a) Mark the locations for your bracket locations with a pencil at the tip to
tip bracket spacing (previously discussed). Check that the marked area is
level using a bubble level or other appropriate method. Hold the outside
edge of the bracket at your pencil mark. You will have 2 slotted screw
holes in the brackets. Make centered lines both lengthwise and at the
middle of the slot in the screw locations. Be sure to put the marks at the
center of the slots so that you have room to adjust the brackets later.
b) Pre-drill your holes at the marked locations. This will prevent trim from
cracking and will allow the screws to be installed more easily.
c) Mount your brackets with the appropriate screws. Be sure to use the
correct bracket for each side of the shade (previously discussed). Do not
over tighten screws. This may result in the sheetrock being compressed
and the shade not fitting properly.
8) Install Shade - We recommend 2 people handling the shade during
installation.
Important!!
- Always hold the motor so that the motor does not slide out
when transporting the assembly. The motors are not held in with screws
and can slide out.
a) Insert the motor head end of the shade assembly onto the tab of the
motor bracket.
b) Place the idler end plug into the opposite bracket and make sure you
use the V-Groove on the top of the bracket. If you use the other v-
grooves, the shade may fall.
c) Flip the hook lever over on the end plug bracket to protect the shade
from being inadvertently knocked off the brackets.
