SelectBlinds Day and Night Cordless Cellular Shade Instruction Manual
- May 15, 2024
- SelectBlinds
Table of Contents
Day and Night Cordless Cellular Shade
Product Information
Specifications
- Product Name : Day/Night Cordless Cellular Shade
- Mounting Options : Inside or outside window frame
- Package Contents :
- Mounting Brackets
- Screws (11/8 and 3/8)
- Hold Down Brackets
- Handles for Bottom and Middle Rail
- Head Rail Connector
- Cleaning : Wipe clean vinyl head rail and bottom rail with a damp sponge. Fabric can be cleaned with a feather duster or vacuum.
Installation Instructions
Step 1: Check Package Contents
Ensure all parts are included as per the list provided in the manual.
Step 2: Tools Required
Screwdriver, tape measure, pencil, drill, drill bits, stepladder. Use #6 plastic anchors for drywall or plaster mounting.
Step 3: Bracket Location and Installation
Determine whether to install inside or outside the window frame. Position brackets properly and ensure no interference with cords.
Step 4: Attaching Brackets
Lock the brackets in place by positioning them correctly on the headrail.
Step 5: Handle Attachment for Day/Night Shades
Attach the handle to the Middle Rail for Day/Night cordless shades.
Step 6: Operating Instructions
Raise and lower the shade slowly to maintain neat pleated fabric. Use bottom rail handles for operation.
Step 7: 2-in-1 Connector for Wide Windows
Connect Head Rails using the 2-in-1 Connector for wide windows.
Cleaning Instructions
- Wipe clean vinyl head rail and bottom rail with a damp sponge.
- Fabric can be cleaned with a feather duster or vacuum.
FAQ
- Q: Can the shade be easily removed for cleaning?
- A : Yes, the shade can be easily unclipped from the brackets for cleaning purposes.
- Q: How can I adjust the tension of the shade?
- A : Tension adjustment can be done by slightly tightening or loosening the screws on the brackets.
INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS
Step 1. Check Package Contents
The mounting hardware kit includes the following:
Note : one extra screw of each noted size is included for convenience]
- Step 2. Tools Required
- Screwdriver, tape measure, pencil, drill, drill bits, step ladder.
- Note : use #6 plastic anchors for drywall or plaster mounting (not included).
- Drill Bits : for screws, use a 3/32” drill bit – for wall anchors, use 1/4” drill bit.
- Step 3. Bracket Location and Installation Your shade may be installed either inside the window frame or outside the window frame.
- A mounting bracket should be positioned about 1” to 6” from each end of the headrail. For wider shades that require 3 or more brackets, these should be spaced evenly between the two outermost brackets. Always position the brackets such that there is no interference with the cords and/or mechanisms inside the headrail.
- The procedure outlined below will ensure proper bracket placement.
- Attaching the brackets:
- To attach the brackets the locking arm should be facing out. Then position the bracket so that it engages the inner front and outer back of the head rail, and then push the locking arm inward to lock it in place.
For Outside Mounting
Clip the brackets onto the headrail as described above. Hold the shade level at the height desired and center it over the window opening. Mark the exact location of each bracket with a pencil. Remove the brackets from the head rail and position the top of each bracket at the marked location and screw each bracket into the wall or window molding using the 11/8” screws, pre-drill the screw holes using a 3/32” drill bit.
For Inside Mounting:
Clip the brackets onto the headrail as described above. Hold the shade in place and make a pencil mark at the rear of each bracket where it contacts the inside of the window frame. Remove the brackets from the head rail and align them with the marks. Attach each bracket using the 11/8” screws, pre-drill the screw holes using a 3/32” drill bit.
Step 4. Attach Handle(s)
Attach the Handle to the bottom rail as illustrated. The handle is designed to
minimize contact with the shade fabric. Always raise and lower the shade
SLOWLY(!) to ensure that the pleated fabric stacks neatly.
Wider shades have (2) Handles – to precisely determine the correct position
for each handle, divide the total width of the shade by 4, and then attach one
handle that distance from each outside edge of the shade – always grasp both
handles when lifting and lowering the shade.
For Day/Night cordless shades, attach the 2nd handle to the Middle Rail as illustrated.
Step 5. How to Operate
IMPORTANT
Operating & Care Instructions for Cell Shades
READ CAREFULLY
- Make sure that the Handles have been attached to the rail(s) as described above (see Step 4)
- To maintain optimal performance of the springs that make your cordless shade function, lift and lower your shade through its full range of motion – all the way up and down – every day if possible.
- For shades with a single handle, which must be centered on the rail(s), lift or lower the shade slowly and evenly, keeping the rail(s) level, until the shade is positioned as desired.
- For wider shades with a double set of handles, grasp the handles using both hands and lift the shade slowly and evenly, being sure to keep the rail(s) level.
- If you have trouble lifting your cordless shade:
If the shade is left in one position for a long time, it might be necessary to
lift and lower the shade several times to restore normal function.
If the shade has been fully raised for a long period of time, it might tend to
spring back (rebound) slightly from the desired length position. This can also
be remedied by lifting and lowering the shade several times.
Always raise and lower the shade SLOWLY(!) to ensure that the pleated fabric
stacks neatly.
To lower/raise the shade from the bottom: grip the bottom rail handle(s) and
slowly pull straight down. To raise the shade, grip the bottom rail handle(s)
and push up slowly. Always keep the bottom rail level.
To lower and raise the shade from the top: grip the middle rail handle(s) and
slowly pull straight down or push straight up.
Adjusting an Unlevel Bottom Rail
Should the rail become uneven, pull the shade all the way down, and then push it all the way up before setting it at the desired height.
Step 6. Installing Hold-Down Brackets
Hold-down brackets are provided for optional use. These brackets should be used only if the shade is to be in a permanently lowered position. With the shade fully lowered, make pencil marks at the outside ends of the bottom rail. Brackets should be lined up to the pencil marks and screwed into place using the 3/8” screws. Insert the pins protruding from the brackets into the holes on both ends of the bottom rail (see illustration).
Step 7. 2-in-1 Connector for Wide Windows Connect the Head Rails using the 2-in-1 Connector, as shown.
CLEANING
The vinyl head rail and bottom rail can be wiped clean with a damp sponge. To clean the shade fabric, use a feather duster or vacuum lightly using the soft brush attachment.