awardblinds 93-300915-09 1 Faux Wood Horizontal Blind Instruction Manual
- June 12, 2024
- awardblinds
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93-300915-09 1 Faux Wood Horizontal Blind
Instruction Manual
1″ Faux Wood Horizontal Blind Installation Instructions
93-300915-09 1 Faux Wood Horizontal Blind
You will need:
Pencil, tape measure, drill, screwdriver, level, and appropriate fasteners
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Locate installation screws
1½”#8 hex head wood screws (included)
Alternative tasters should be used for metal, brick, tile or concrete installations ( not included) -
Mark blind location
Position the blind in the desired location, making sure that the blind is level when marking. Mark above and at the ends of the blind. -
Mark the bracket locations**
Use the following # of Center Support installation brackets**based on the blind width
Up to 48″| 48 1/8″ — 72″| 72 1/8″ — 96″
0| 1| 2
Prepare box bracket for installation: Open the front of the bracket by pressing on the bottom of the bracket to release the locking tab while lifting the front gate.
Outside mounting installation
Align mounting bracket with blind location marks and mark two (2) screw
locations.
If center support bracket is required; position the top of the center support
bracket in line with the top of the end brackets. Locate center supports
evenly along the headrail, making sure that they do not interfere with the
blind ladder or working parts. Check for levelness.
Inside mount installation
Align mounting bracket with blind location marks and mark two (2) screw
locations. Depending on the installation location, box brackets can be
attached using the top, back, or side holes. If center support bracket is
required; position the top of the center support bracket in line with the top
of the end brackets. Locate center supports evenly along the headrail, making
sure that they do not interfere with the blind ladder or working parts.
Bracket installation
Valance clip installation Skip this step if the valance has pre-installed
magnetic valance clips.
Attach the plastic valance clips to the front of the headrail, one (1)
approximately 5% from each end. Space any remaining clips evenly between the
two clips on the ends
Attach wand (if required)
Attach wand by shading the outer casing of the tilter stem up to expose the
hook. Insert the wand and slide the outer casing down. 
Blind Installation
Align the headrail with the center support and box brackets. The headrail
should have the tilt mechanism facing toward the room.
Be careful not to trap the top slat in the brackets. Slide the headrail
straight back until it is snug in the brackets.
Lower the bracket door making sure that it snaps securely closed.
Cord cleat installation
Place the cord cleat approximately 1 out from the side of the blind and about 1/4 of the distance from the bottom of the blind, Hold the cord cleat parallel with the window and mark the hole. Screw the cord cleat to the wall.
Attach hold down brackets (optional)
With the hold down brackets attached to the bottom rail, lower the blind to
the hold down bracket mounting surface and mark I he bracket locations.
Attach the hold down brackets at the bottom of the window or door with the
included screws as shown.
To attach the bottom rail, gently pull the brackets out slightly and insert
the pin into the bracket
Corded Operating Instructions
To lower the blind, pull the cord down and towards the center of the blind to
unlock the cord. Then slowly release the cord until the blind reaches the
desired location. Move the cord past the outer edge of the blind and let go to
lock the cord. To raise the blind, pull the cord straight down until the
blind reaches the desired location. Move the cord past the outer edge of the
blind and let go to lock the cord in place.
To tilt the blind, tum the tilter wand in either direction or pull the tilt
cord to desired slat location. 