SelectBlinds Tonal Roman Shades Installation Guide

INSTALLATION GUIDE
ROMAN SHADES
LIFT SYSTEMS: CORDED LIFT | CORDLESS LIFT

Tonal Roman Shades

The difficulty level of this installation is ranked at Level 1. A piece of cake!
If you have questions or get stuck, call our Customer Care Team at 888-257-1840, or email customercare@selectblinds.com

HARDWARE AND PARTS INCLUDED

*Recommended if mounting into hollow drywall.
TOOLS REQUIRED

MOUNTING THE BRACKETS

NOTE: Corded and cordless shades have pre-drilled holes in the top of the headrail.
You will use these holes as a guide for your bracket placement. If using your own screws instead of those provided, be sure to pre-drill a small hole with a 5/64” drill bit before the final screws go in to attach brackets.

INSIDE MOUNT

1. Grasp the shade by the headrail and hold it up inside the top of the window. Set it back until the front of the shade is flush with the wall. Hold the shade in place, and with a pencil, make a mark through each hole in the headrail. Set the shade aside.
2. Take a bracket and center the drop-bolt over each mark. Use the holes in the top of the bracket to mark where your two screws will go.
3. Align the brackets with the holes, and use a Phillips drill bit to securely fasten the screws.

OUTSIDE MOUNT
NOTE: If using your own screws instead of those provided, be sure to pre- drill a small hole with a 5/64” drill bit before the final screws go in to attach brackets.

1. Center and hold the headrail at least two inches above the window. While keeping the shade level, make a small line with your pencil just above each of the pre-drilled holes in the headrail. Set the shade aside.
2. Align the top edge of a bracket along each mark, and use the holes in the back of the bracket to mark where your two screws will go.
3.  Align the brackets with the holes, and use a Phillips drill bit to fasten the screws in place.

*If you are using wall anchors, pre-drill with a 1/4” bit instead, and tap the wall anchors into the holes with a hammer before drilling in the screws.

INSIDE AND OUTSIDE MOUNT

ATTACHING THE SHADE
IMPORTANT: The cords running along the underside of the headrail must be able to move freely. To avoid tangling or damage to the cords, make sure the “wings” of the wingnut are facing the sides of the window.

1. Remove the wingnuts from the brackets if you haven’t done so already.
2. With the front of the shade facing you, fit the pre-drilled holes of the headrail to each of the drop-bolts on the brackets. While holding the headrail to the brackets with one hand, use your other hand to attach each of the wingnuts to the drop-bolts.  Tighten the wingnuts until the shade is firmly held in place.
3. If you have a corded shade, pull the cords down and toward the center of the window to release the cord lock and lower it. To raise it, pull the cords down and away from the window to engage the cord lock so your shade stays in position

ATTACHING THE CORD CLEAT

CORDED LIFT
WARNING: Blinds and shades with cords present a strangulation risk for young children
and pets. Cord cleats are included as an important safety feature. Please follow the steps
below to properly install them. If you need extra cleats, call our Customer Care team and we’ll send them to you for free.

1. Place the cord cleat inside, or next to the window frame, so it’s well out of reach of small hands and paws (typically 4’-5’ above the floor). For inside mount, be sure the cleat is set behind the fabric, close to the window.

2. Use your pencil to mark through the hole in the cord cleat. You can pre-drill a hole with a 5/64” drill bit to make the screw easier to install, if you prefer.
   

3. Align the hole in the cord cleat with your mark and attach with screw provided. Do NOT over-tighten the screw!

4. After lifting or lowering the shade with the control cords, wrap the cords around the cord cleat to safely tuck them away. If you choose to install 2 cord cleats on one window, repeat steps 1-3 to install the second cleat upside-down, just under the first one. You can then wrap your cords in a figure 8 around both cleats.

ATTACHING THE LIFT HANDLE

CORDLESS ROMAN SHADES
NOTE: Cordless roman shades come with a clear plastic handle to help protect the fabric over multiple uses.

1. At the bottom pleat of the roman shade, locate the sewn-in hem bar.
2. Clip the handle to the center of the bottom hem bar.
3. To operate, grab the handle with your hand, and gently lift or lower the hem bar; the shade will stay in place when released.

CLEANING INSTRUCTIONS
NOTE: All fabrics are different and some may be easier to clean than others. We recommend cleaning your shades as often as once a month.
Here are some general guidelines on how to do so:

1. For regular maintenance, use a duster or a vacuum with a brush attachment and run it over the front and back of the shade.
2. To spot clean stains, use a damp rag with a very mild, gentle detergent or soap. Dab at the affected spots; do NOT rub! Let the dampened area air-dry and repeat as necessary.
3. If your roman shade has wrinkles, you can use a basic steamer to remove them. Hold the steamer roughly six inches away from the fabric and wave the steamer back and forth over the wrinkled areas.

WARRANTY AND REPLACEMENT
To learn more about our product warranties, please visit: https://www.selectblinds.com/warranty.html
For replacement parts, and/or to file a warranty claim for a product that is damaged, defective, or missing parts, please call our Customer Care Team at 888-257-1840, or email customercare@selectblinds.com.
CHILD SAFETY WARNING
WARNING
Corded window blinds and shades can be a strangulation risk or cause serious injury to young children and pets. When using corded window treatments, use the following tips to keep them safe:

• Move furniture that children can climb on away from the window.
• NEVER place a crib by a window!
• Keep cords up and away from your child’s reach.
• Always use cord cleats with corded products.
• Secure child-safe tensioners for continuous cord loop chains to the wall or window encasement.

ROMAN SHADES
LIFT SYSTEMS: CONTINUOUS CORD LOOP | MOTORIZATION

The difficulty level of this installation is ranked at Level 1. A piece of cake! If you have questions or get stuck, call our Customer Care Team at 888-257-1840, or email customercare@selectblinds.com
HARDWARE AND PARTS INCLUDED

TOOLS REQUIRED MOUNTING THE BRACKETS
TIP: The back of each bottom rail should have a tag with a number. This indicates the channel and remote that the shade is pre-programmed to.
INSIDE MOUNT

1. Measure 2”- 4” in from each side of the window frame, and mark once with a pencil for your outer brackets. The front of the bracket will face out from the window, and the back of it will hang down parallel to the window.
   NOTE: Leave marks for any additional brackets you need, evenly spaced between your first two marks. If using your own screws instead of those provided, be sure to pre-drill a small hole with a 5/64” drill bit before the final screws go in to attach brackets.

2. Center the brackets over your marks, and set them back until the front of the bracket meets the edge of your window. Mark through the top hole in the bracket with your pencil. This is where your screws will go.

3. Align each bracket with your screw holes and drill the screws securely into place.*If you are using wall anchors, pre-drill with a 1/4” bit instead, and tap the wall anchors into the holes with a hammer before drilling in the screws.

1. OUTSIDE MOUNT

1. Measure 2”- 4” in from each side of the window frame. From here, measure upward another 2” – 4”, and make a pencil mark.
   NOTE: Leave marks for any additional brackets you need, evenly spaced between your first two marks and at the same height. If using your own screws instead of those provided, be sure to pre-drill a small hole with a 5/64” drill bit before the final screws go in to attach brackets.

2. Center the top edge of the brackets on your marks. With your pencil, mark through the back holes of the bracket. This is where your screws will go.

3. Align each bracket with your screw holes and drill the screws securely into place.

*If you are using wall anchors, pre-drill with a 1/4” bit instead, and tap the wall anchors into the holes with a hammer before drilling in the screws.

2. INSIDE AND OUTSIDE MOUNT
ATTACHING THE SHADE

1.  Slide the swing-arm of all the brackets to the right, so that they point away from the window.
2. Place the headrail onto the brackets so that the front edge of the brackets fit under the inner front lip of the headrail. Slide the headrail left and right until the shade is centered in or over the window.
3. Hold the shade in position, and slide the swing-arms to the left on all the brackets, until they latch onto the back lip of the headrail. The shade is now installed!

3. MOUNTING THE TENSION DEVICE
CONTINUOUS CORD LOOP SHADES
NOTE: The cord tension device, also known as the “chain tensioner,” is used to help protect pets and young children from a potential choking hazard. If there is plastic or any protective bands on the chain, remove them before proceeding.

1. Raise your shade fully so it’s out of the way.

2. Pinch the ends of the tensioner together to release the grip on the chain, then pull the tensioner to the bottom of the chain loop.

3. While keeping the chain pulled tightly, place the tensioner against the inside of the window or on the wall, moving it up about 1/8 of an inch. The goal is to make the chain taut but just slightly loose for smooth operation.
   

4. Holding the tensioner in place, mark the two screw holes with your pencil. Move the chain away and use the marks to pre-drill your screw holes with a 5/64” drill bit.

5. Align the holes in the tensioner with the pre-drilled holes and fasten the screws, being careful NOT to over-tighten the screws.

6. To use your shade, simply pull the front of the chain to raise it, and pull the back of the chain to lower it.

4. PROGRAMMING AND USING YOUR REMOTE
MOTORIZED ROMAN SHADES

WARNING: DO NOT attempt to raise or lower your motorized shade with your hands. This may cause permanent damage to the motor, and other components in the headrail, which may not be covered under your warranty.
Your shade’s motor and remote(s) are pre-programmed at the factory, and are ready to use once the shade is installed. Look for the tag with two numbers on the back of each bottom rail. This indicates which channel and remote your shade is programmed to.
All you have to do is install the battery in the remote. Open the battery compartment at the bottom of the remote and insert the lithium battery into the round slot, positive side up. Slide the battery cover back onto the remote.

MOUNTING BATTERY PACK
For 1) outside mount and for 2) inside mount with a shallow windowsill, you won’t have room behind the headrail to attach the battery pack. You can either

1. attach the battery pack to the wall near the window, or 2) vertically inside the shallow windowsill, below the headrail, and as far back as possible. Note: Be sure your placement of the battery pack allows for uninterrupted operation of your shade and window.

1. To attach battery pack for outside mount:
   The most important thing to remember is to use a pencil and a level to make sure your mounting clips are aligned when you attach them to the wall. Slide the battery pack into place on the clips when ready.

2. To attach battery pack for shallow inside mount:
   With a pencil and a level, make sure the mounting clips are aligned vertically when you attach them inside the windowsill, as far back as possible toward the glass, so as not to interfere with the shade’s operation. Slide the battery pack into place on the clips when ready.

HOW TO USE THE REMOTE
Press and hold the Down button to lower the shade. You can release when the shade begins lowering.
Press and hold the Up button to raise the shade. You can release when the shade begins raising.
Press the Stop button to halt the up or down movement. If you later choose to program a favorite position, holding the Stop button will automatically lift or lower the shade to this position.
Choose a channel by pressing the Channel Increase and Channel Decrease buttons. The Channel Display at the top of the remote will illuminate the channel you are currently on.
To operate all your shades at the same time, set the remote to Channel 5, and then press the Channel Increase button. This will illuminate all the Channel Display lights, which activates motors on all channels.
PAIRING THE REMOTE WITH A MOTOR
NOTE: The factory pairs each of your shades to the remote. The following steps are only necessary if you want to change how the channels are configured, or if you are adding a new shade to a remote already in use.

1. Plug the battery pack into the shade.
2. Set the remote to whichever channel you want to program the shade to.
3. Push and hold the button on the battery pack until the shade jogs.
4. With your finger, quickly press and hold the Confirm (C) button on the back of the remote. When the shade jogs (a quick up and down movement), the remote is paired to the channel you’ve chosen.

DELETING A CHANNEL FROM THE MOTOR
NOTE: Removing a remote or channel from a shade does not delete or reset the limit settings.

1. Select the channel you’d like to disconnect the shade from.
2. Press the Confirm button repeatedly (about 3 – 7 presses); the shade will jog three individual times. After the third jog, your channel is removed from the shade, and ready to be assigned to a new channel or a new remote.

ADJUSTING UPPER AND LOWER LIMITS
NOTE: The upper and lower limits are already set-up at the factory, so the following steps are only necessary if you want to change how these settings are configured. Both limits must be reprogrammed in these instructions.

1. Start with the shade fully raised. For a few seconds, press and hold the Limit button until the shade jogs. Your motor is now in programming mode.

2. Press Down to lower the shade until it’s almost to the bottom, then press Stop. From here, repeatedly press Down to lower the shade slowly.

3. When the shade reaches the desired bottom position, flip the remote and use your pen to press the Confirm button. The shade will jog to acknowledge that your lower limit is now set, but the motor is still in programming mode.

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4. Press Up to raise the shade until it’s almost to the top, then press Stop. From here, repeatedly press Up to raise the shade slowly.

5. When the shade reaches the desired top position, flip the remote and use your pen to press the Confirm button. The shade will jog to acknowledge that your upper limit is now set, and the motor will automatically exit programming mode.

SETTING A FAVORITE POSITION (OPTIONAL)

1. Start with the shade raised fully, then press the Down button for the shade to lower.

2. Press Stop at the position you wish to save as your favorite.
   

3. Simultaneously press and hold the Limit button and the Up button, until the shade jogs. Your favorite position is now set. If you wish to change the favorite position, simply repeat these steps again.

No-Drill Blinds Headrail

The difficulty level of this installation is ranked at Level 1. A piece of cake! If you have questions or get stuck, call our Customer Care Team at 888-257-1840, or email customercare@selectblinds.com

Remove the No-Drill Blinds Headrail

The No-Drill Blinds Headrail will already be installed onto the existing product headrail.Remove the product from the headrail (See Fig A), which will vary from product and depend on lift type.
1. Preparing the No Drill Blinds Headrail
Pull the lever from below or push down on the mechanism from above to retract the tension boot (See Fig B).
Install the metal strips or padded adhesive tape on opposite sides of the window opening where you’ll be installing the No-Drill Blinds Headrail. This is optional and only available on larger products.
2. Installing the No Drill Blinds Headrail
Insert the No-Drill Blinds Headrail into the window opening, make it flush with the top of the window opening, then push on the lever to extend the tension spring and secure the No-Drill Blinds Headrail. (See Fig C) 3. Installing the Product
Install the product onto the brackets (See Fig D). Test and operate the product to ensure secure installation and smooth functionality. Uninstalling the No Drill Blinds Headrail
Make sure to hold the No Drill Blinds Headrail in place while unlatching the lever. This will prevent damage to the window or headrail.To uninstall the product, follow step 1 by removing the product from the headrail and use a screwdriver to unlatch the lever.
Tech Tip
If the fixed boot end was accidentally forced out, use a flathead screwdriver to twist the red “droplets” towards the center and then push it back in.

UPDATED NOV 2023INSTALLATION GUIDE
NO DRILL BLINDS HEADRAIL

Documents / Resources

| SelectBlinds Tonal Roman Shades [pdf] Installation Guide
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