BLINDS DOWNUNDER NA Roman Blinds Installation Guide
- September 16, 2024
- Blinds Downunder
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NA Roman Blinds
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Specifications:
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Recommended Timber Screws: 40mm x 7 gauge
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Recommended Self-Tapping Screws: 6 gauge
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Recommended for Masonry Fixing: Green Plugs and appropriate
screws -
Recommended Installation on solid substrates like Timber
noggins, Timber/steel lintels, Timber or steel studs, or
masonry
Product Usage Instructions:
Before Installing Roman Blinds:
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Drill pilot holes with the selected size drill bit to ensure
correct screw fitting. -
Test one masonry hole with Green plugs and screws before
drilling all holes to ensure adequate fixing. -
Consult your local hardware store for different drill bits
based on materials.
Roman Blind Installation:
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Obtain the desired fixing materials from a qualified local
hardware store. -
Drill pilot holes based on pencil marks for bracket
locations. -
Place brackets in the marked location and fasten them
securely. -
Install the Roman Blind on top of the brackets and mark holes
on the blind accordingly. -
Sit the Roman Blind on the headboard brackets ensuring it is in
the desired position.
Important Tips:
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Clean hands when handling the Roman Blind to avoid dirt
transfer. -
Support the Roman Blind headboard to prevent damage.
FAQ:
Q: What type of screws are recommended for face fit timber or
MDF architraves?
A: It is recommended to use 40mm x 7 gauge Timber screws for
face fit timber or MDF architraves.
Q: Can I fix the brackets directly to plaster?
A: Blinds Downunder does not recommend fixing brackets directly
to plaster. If necessary, toggle bolts or plaster plugs are
recommended as a last resort by a qualified local hardware
store.
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INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS
ROMAN BLIND INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS
MATERIALS & TOOLS
EACH ROMAN BLIND ORDERED SHOULD INCLUDE: · Mounting brackets Requires 2 screws
for each bracket · Cord chain tensioner/cleat Requires screws for fixing. ·
Chain tensions and ball stops. (If chain operated) · Optional bracket covers
Note: screws are not supplied, we recommend speaking to your local hardware
store to discuss fixings, as all fixing situations are different.
TOOLS REQUIRED
· Steel measuring tape and pencil. · Carpenter’s level · Power or battery
drill and bits · Flat blade and Phillips head screwdrivers
IMPORTANT: Please read these instructions all the way through before
installing.
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INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS
Important information Prior to Installing Roman Blinds
1 Drill Pilot holes with selected size drill bit, test pilot hole size is correct for selected screws on sample materials.
2 With masonry holes we recommend testing one masonry hole with Green plugs and screw prior to drilling all holes in masonry, to help ensure fixing is adequate.
3 You will require different drill bits depending on different materials. Consult your qualified local hardware store for further assistance if required
Note*; Screws are not provided by Blinds Downunder, due to the different nature of fixings to different materials.
As a rough guide we recommend; 1 40mm x 7 gauge Timber screws for face fit timber or MDF architraves
2 6 gauge self-tapping screws for aluminium or steel fixings
3 Green Plugs and appropriate screws for masonry fixing, as guided by qualified local hardware store.
4 Blinds Downunder does not recommend fixing brackets directly to plaster. If this
is your chosen fixing option, toggle bolts or plaster plugs, are sometimes recom
mended by your qualified local hardware store. This would normally be recom
mended as a last resort for fixing your brackets. Your Local hardware store will
most likely recommend the highest load bearing capacity plugs and check if –
screws fit through bracket holes.
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5 Blinds Downunder only recommends fixing to solid substrates behind plaster ie; Timber noggins, Timber/steel lintels, Timber or steel studs or masonry.
6 We recommend if you are unsure with your install, take photos of install area and discuss with your qualified local hardware store for further detailed advice regarding fixing options. Blinds Downunder takes no responsibility for poor fixing or damage caused by incorrect installations.
7 Be mindful there could be electrical or plumbing within your fixing area. Take all appropriate actions to eliminate potential dangers.
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INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS
Roman Blind Installation
1 Once desired fixing has been chosen and purchased from qualified local
hardware store.
2 Place bracket in desired position for face fit Roman Blinds and mark holes
using pencil. (you can test for studs with a stud finder or hitting little
nail directly above architrave so hole won’t be visible to the eye, once studs
or lintel is found in each spot mark and install brackets on level plain. We
use blue painters tape to mark holes when pre drilling.) Important note;
ensure brackets clear blind function prior to drilling. Ensure brackets are no
more than 50mm from each end and divide other brackets accordingly. Try to
space brackets at approximately 600mm centres.
3 Drill Pilot holes based on pencil marks for desired bracket locations. With
masonry fixings drill exact size hole as predetermined from test hole.
4 Place brackets in desired location and complete fastening desired fixing
until tight. Place one hand on bracket and apply gentle pressure to test
adequate fixing.
5 Install Roman Blind on top of brackets and mark holes on roman blind. make
sure roman blind is sitting in desired position.
Sit Roman Blind on headboard Brackets
First fix brackets to wall on horizontal level plain Second fix brackets to
headboard
Important Tips = Clean hands when handling roman blind
Support Roman Blind Headboard to avoid breaking headboard
6 Attaching the Blind on top of the Brackets, Drill pilot hole in desired
location, use long screwdriver to attach to headboard with 15mm screws.Be
careful not to damage fabric.Ensure headboard is supported, especially with
larger blinds.Failure to support headboard may lead to headboard breaking. If
butting Cord or chain blinds together, make sure to leave a 10mm gap between
the blinds. Failure to do so will cause blinds to catch when operating.
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IMPORTANT CHILD SAFETY INFORMATION
7. Finally: Secure the cord off to the wall or inside of the reveal with a
Child Safety Device to comply with the Australian Child safety Regulations. It
is required internal window covering `must be installed in a way that a loose
cord cannot form a loop 220 mm or longer at less than 1600 mm above floor
level’.Cord guides–may be installed lower than 1600 mm above floor level, so
long as the cord guide will remain firmly attached to a wall or other
structure specified in the ACCC installation instructions, when subjected to a
tension force of 70 N (Newtons) applied in any direction for 10 seconds and
cannot form a loop 220 mm or longer at less than 1600mm above floor level. A
force of 70 N is approximately equal to applying a 7 kilogram weight and has
been assessed as the likely amount of force a child may exert on a blind cord
guide by grabbing, pulling or hanging on it.Solid fixing is required when
fixing Child Safety Devices.Double sided tape or glue is non compliant and is
unsatisfactory. If you are unsure seek professional advice.All blinds require
warning labels and our installer labels to be permanently installed. These
guidelines need to be followed for child safety compliance. Refer to our child
safety page, ACCC guidelines and downloads. These standards are required on
all corded roller blind installs. By purchasing our product, you agree to
comply with ACCC guidelines on all roller blind supplied by Blinds Downunder.
9. Ball stops prevent blind from lifting to high and dropping to far. Set ball
stops at desired heights
ACCC SAFETY TIPS AT HOME When installing new blinds and curtains, make sure
you or the installer secure any loose
or looped cords–do not leave them hanging down. Go through every room in your
home and check for any blinds or curtains with long cords
that are either loose or looped. Remember, this includes any cords that are
within children’s reach at floor level or near furniture they can climb on.
Do not put children’s cots, beds, highchairs or playpens near a window where
children can reach blind or curtain cords. The cords can become tangled around
children’s necks and strangle them.
Do not place sofas, chairs, tables, shelves or bookcases near windows with
corded blinds or curtains. As young children like to climb onto furniture to
look out the window, they may quickly become entangled in the cords, lose
their footing, and suffer strangulation or serious injuries.
Accidental strangulation can happen very quickly, so never leave children
alone in rooms where cords are unsecured if you’re visiting someone’s home,
even for a short while.
Some blinds can’t operate properly without looped cords. To keep them out of
children’s reach you should secure these cords with either:
tie-downs (cleats), or tension devices that enclose cords and chain loops.
Always fix tie-downs and tension devices firmly to the wall or window-frame so
a child is not able to remove them. Never use materials that can’t support a
significant load, such as double-sided tape or glue.
WARNING: CURTAIN AND BLIND CORDS HAVE CAUSED THE
DEATH OF YOUNG CHILDREN AND MUST BE INSTALLED SO
THAT THEY ARE NOT A STRANGULATION HAZARD. FOLLOW
THE INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS
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