Mid-Century Rod
44"-108"
Assembly and Mounting Instructions
Pre-assembly:
Remove all parts and hardware from carton box along with any plastic protective packaging.
Do not discard any contents until after assembly / installation is completed to avoid accidentally discarding small
parts or hardware.
For safety and ease of mounting, two-people working together is recommended.
Please read all instructions before beginning assembly and save these instructions for future use.
Tools Required for Mounting:
Phillips Screwdriver / Level / Pencil / Tape Measure /
Stud-Finder
PART INCLUDED:
(1) Rod (3 sections)
(6) Screws
(2) Finials
(6) Drywall Anchors
(3) Mounting Brackets*
(1) Allen key
(3) Back-plates
*
Mounting bracket goes with plastic bushings in two different thicknesses to fit each section of the rod.
ROD ASSEMBLY INSTRUCTIONS:
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The rod includes 3 sections
– a large central section (with an open connecting tube at one end), a large end
section and a small end secretion. All these rod sections are shipped separately and must be assembled before
mounting to the wall to form a long single telescoping rod assembly.
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To assembly, first insert the large central rod into the large end rod and then insert the small end rod into the large
central rod. Make sure that the plastic bushing is on tip of small end rod that will be inserted simultaneously into
large central rod. See illustrations shown below. The plastic bushing will keep the two rods from scratching.
MOUNTING INSTRUCTIONS:
1.
Determine a desired mounting location over a window frame and then use a tape measure, a level or a laser line
level and a pencil to make a level line that extends along the entire width of the window or door frame and a
predetermined distance above it, as shown by arrow (A) in the below illustration. For the maximum amount of light,
we recommend that the brackets be positioned on
each side of the window frame a distance (B) so that
the curtains can be drawn open completely. The
exact position of the brackets will depend on the
width of the curtain when gathered closed. You can
attach a curtain to one of the assembled, but not yet
mounted rod assemblies to determine the distance
(B), as shown in the illustration.
2.
Align a back-plate at your calculated position using
distances (A) and (B). While holding the bracket
vertically straight and steady, use a pencil to mark the
wall through both holes located in the back-plate and
then repeat this step with the other back-plate on the
opposing side of the window. Position the third
bracket at the center point of the window and align it
with the horizontal line of Step (1). Again, use a pencil
to mark the walls through the holes of the central
back-plate and then set the back-plate aside.
The hardware included with this item is meant for drywall
or stud mounting only. For other wall types, please consult
your local hardware store for assistance in selecting the
appropriate hardware.
