Blinds 3251514 1 Inch and 2 Inch Aluminum Blind Instruction Manual

Blinds 3251514 1 Inch and 2 Inch Aluminum Blind

Installation Instructions

Please follow these Installation Instructions
You will need a pencil, tape measure, drill, screwdriver, pliers, and appropriate fasteners.

Step 1: Choose the Correct Fastener

Wood Screws (Included)

Alternative fasteners should be used for aluminum or concrete installations (Not Included with Blinds

Step 2: Prepare Brackets

• End Box Installation Brackets

• Center Support Bracket for 1 1/2” Headrail

• Center Support Bracket for 1” Headrail

Use the following # of Center Support Installation Brackets based on the Blind Width:

Up to 60 0
” 60 ⅛” – 77 ¾” 1
77 ⅞” and Greater 2

Prepare box brackets 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.

Valance Clips Needed
Up to 35.99” 2
36” – 59.99” 60” 3
– 83.99” 84” 4
– 131.99” 132” 5
– 155.99” 6
156” and Greater  7

For your convenience, extra valance clips are included.

Step 3: Mark the

(For Outside Mount Installations)
Position the box brackets at each end of the headrail. When using a single center support bracket, center it between the box brackets. For more than one center support bracket, space the support brackets evenly, not more than 30” apart. Make sure the brackets will not interfere with the cord mechanism or any other internal parts. Mark the bracket for mounting hole locations, making sure they are square and equally spaced. For outside mount installations, use a level to check for levelness.

(For Inside Mount Installations)
Position the box brackets at each end of the headrail. Depending on the installation location, box brackets can be attached using the top, back, or side holes. When using a single center support bracket, center it between the box brackets. For more than one center support bracket, space the support brackets evenly, not more than 30” apart. Make sure the brackets will not interfere with the cord mechanism or any other parts. Mark the location of the desired bracket mounting holes, making sure that they are square and equally spaced.

Step 4: Bracket Installation

(For Outside Mount Installations) Screw brackets into wall as shown.

Attach the plastic valance clips to the front of the headrail, one at each end. Space any remaining clips evenly. Hold the valance into the clips.

Outside Mount Valances: For aluminum blinds ordered as outside mount, the aluminum slats used for the valance, will be made wider than the headrail. Attach the slats to the plastic valance clips, and then bend both the left and right sides of the valance so that the aluminum valance slats cover the box installation brackets.

With the hold-down brackets attached to the bottom rail, lower the blind to the hold down bracket mounting surface and mark the 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 pins into the holes on the bottom rail of the blinds.

(For Inside Mount Installations) Screw brackets in window frame as shown.

Valance Clips Needed
Up to 35.99” 2
36” – 59.99” 60” 3
– 83.99” 84” 4
– 131.99” 5
132” 6
– 155.99” 156” and Greater 7

Step 6: 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 and slide the headrail straight back until it is snug in the brackets. If the headrail can slide from side to side in the box brackets, you can use a flat Lower the front gate of each box bracket and press until the locking tab clicks into place. head screwdriver to bend out the tabs on the end of the until it is snug.

Lower the front gate of each box bracket and press until the locking tab clicks into place.

To lower the blind, pull the cord down and towards the center of the shade to unlock the cord. Then, slowly release the cord until the shade reaches the desired location. Move the cord past the outer edge of the shade and let go to lock the cord.
To raise the blind , pull the cord straight down until the shade reaches the desired location. Move the cord past the outer edge of the shade and let go to lock the cord.

HOW TO INSTALL

Inside-, ceiling-, or outside-mount cordless aluminum blinds

Inside/Ceiling Mount

Outside Mount

Everything needed to install your blind

Optional

1. Blind
2. Wand
3. Brackets/Screws
4. Cordless Handle(s)
5. Optional Hold-down Brackets
6. Optional Extension Brackets
7. Optional Side-mount Brackets

Bracket chart

Ordered width Bracket quantity.

Less than or equal to 2

Less than or equal to 3

Less than or equal to 4

Less than or equal to 5

Less than or equal to 6

Tools needed

Determine inside/ceiling, outside, or side mount

**Optional side mount for blinds 60″ or less: assemble brackets

**

Place blind in desired location, mark corners*

Inside/ceiling mount

Outside mount

Optional side mount

*Brackets and blinds must be installed on a flat and level surface.

Measure 3″ in from blind edge on both ends and mark

Inside/ceiling mount

Outside mount

Mark screw locations; center additional brackets across width of the

blind, if applicable

Inside/ceiling mount

Outside mount

Optional side mount

**Optional extension bracket

**
Drill pilot holes

Use 1 ⁄16″ drill bit for wood mounting surface. 3 ⁄32″ drill bit for metal. For other mounting surfaces, use appropriate wall anchors and drill the correct size hole per the anchor instructions.

Inside/ceiling mount

Outside mount

Optional side mount

Optional extension bracket

Screw brackets into place

Inside/ceiling mount

Outside mount

Optional side mount

Optional extension bracket

Optional extension brackets: assemble brackets

Attach headrail brackets to extension brackets using screws and nuts. Conecte los soportes del cabezal con los soportes de extensión utilizando tornillos y tuercas.

Mount blind into brackets

Hook the back lip on the headrail to the bottom of the bracket and then roll the headrail back into the bracket until you hear it snap into place.

Inside/ceiling mount

Outside mount

Optional side mount

Optional extension bracket

Attach cordless handle(s)

Clip handle to center of bottom rail. For blinds over 48″ wide, attach two handles, shoulder width apart at center.

Optional: mount hold-down brackets

Inside/ceiling mount

Outside mount

Blind operation: Opening and closing the slats

Close or open the slats by rotating the wand right or left for desired light control and privacy. Wand must be pulled out at an angle when rotating for smooth operation. If operating with the wand straight down, it will be difficult to rotate and you may hear clicking noises.

Blind operation: Raising and lowering

Always raise and lower with slats tilted open. To lower blind, simply pull down using the bottom rail handle. To raise the blind, simply guide the blind to the desired position by gently lifting the bottom rail. On inside mount blinds, the blind may need to be pulled away from the window slightly in order to fully lower the blind.

Blind removal

For blind removal insert a flat head screwdriver between the back of the headrail and the metal tab on the bottom of the mounting bracket. Rotate the screwdriver until the bracket disengages from the lip on the back of the headrail.

Cleaning instructions

Use warm water and mild non-abrasive  liquid soap to clean slats.

Use a feather duster to remove dust from slats.

Or, use the brush attachment of a  vacuum to remove dust from slats.

Please follow these Installation Instructions
You will need a pencil, tape measure, drill, screwdriver, pliers, and appropriate fasteners.
Step 1: Choose the Correct Fastener

1 ½” #8 Hex Head Wood Screws (Included)

Alternative fasteners should be used for aluminum or concrete installations (Not Included with Blinds)

Step 2: Prepare Brackets

Installation Brackets

Use the following # of Installation Brackets based on the Blind Width:

Up to 60”  2

60 ⅛” – 77 ¾”  3
77 ⅞” and Greater  4

Step 3: Brackets Installation

Position the first two installation brackets along the mounting surface and at each end of the headrail. Each bracket should be set 2” from each end of the headrail. When using a third or fourth installation bracket if the width requires, center it between the end brackets. Make sure the brackets will not interfere with the cord mechanism or any other internal parts. Mark the bracket for mounting hole locations, making sure they are square and equally spaced. Screw brackets into wall or window jam as required. For outside mount installations, use a level to check for levelness.

Step 4: Attach Hold Down Brackets

(Optional—Typically used for door installations)

With the hold-down brackets attached to the bottom rail, lower the blind to the hold down bracket mounting surface and mark the 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 pins into the holes on the bottom rail of the blinds.

Operating Instructions

To lower the blind, pull the cord down and towards the center of the shade to unlock the cord. Then, slowly release the cord until the shade reaches the desired location. Move the cord past the outer edge of the shade and let go to lock the cord.
To raise the blind, pull the cord straight down until the shade reaches the desired location. Move the cord past the outer edge of the shade and let go to lock the cord.

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