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How
to Install Roller Shades
Congratulations
on your purchase of a roller shade. Your shade has been
custom made to your specifications and is one of the finest window treatments
available. Before you unwrap your
shades, please take a few moments to read these instructions. When using
tools, make sure you have proper eye protection. With careful installation
and periodic cleaning, your shades will provide you
with many years of trouble free service. Unpack your new shades and check
the packaging carefully to assure all parts have been removed before discarding
the shipping containers. |
Tools
needed
1. Tape Measure (metal or wood)
2. Pencil
3. Screwdrivers (flat and phillips)
4. Carpenter's level
5. 1/4" Hex head
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All
parts listed are not included with every shade
A. Brackets
B. Clutch Mechanism
C. Beaded Cord Loop
D. Fabric |
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IMPORTANT NOTE: Screws
provided are for installation into wooden frames only. For metal surfaces,
use suitable sheet metal screws
and
pre-drill holes.
For concrete, stone, brick, or tile use a carbide drill and appropriate
anchors and screws. For wallboard or plaster, use hollow wall anchors and/or
longer
screws to each framing or stud. |
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1. Determining Mounting Method |
Your roller shade is custom made using the
finest materials available. Each shade includes all necessary installation
hardware and has been checked for operation and alignment. The following
instructions are for the three most common installation types.
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Inside Mount
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Outside
or Ceiling Mount
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2. Attach Brackets to Mounting Surface |
Inside
Mount
The roller shade, when mounted should not make contact
with the top of the window frame or any other obstruction when raised
and lowered. Position the mount brackets inside the window frame. The
brackets need to be aligned and level with one another. When the shade
is installed it should move freely between the brackets. |
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Ceiling
Mount
The roller shade, when mounted should not make contact
with the top of the ceiling or any other obstruction when raised
and lowered. Position the mount brackets on the ceiling.
The brackets need to be aligned and level with one another. When the
shade is installed it should move freely between the brackets, be sure
to allow 1/8" of additional space between the brackets so the
mechanism will rotate freely. |
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Outside
Mount
The roller shade, when mounted should not make
contact with the top of the window frame or any other obstruction
when raised and lowered. Position the mount brackets outside the
window frame. The brackets need to be aligned and level with one
another. When the shade is installed it should move freely between
the brackets, be sure to allow 1/8" of additional space between
the brackets so the mechanism will rotate freely.
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Spring
Roller
Mount the left bracket slotted end up. the right bracket is mounted reversed.
For reverse roll mount brackets reversed. |
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3. Roller Shade Operation & Adjustment |
Shade Operation
Continuous Loop
After mounting brackets, press the plastic inserts into the brackets.
Place the shade in the plastic insert/bracket. Place the round
pin of the roller into the plastic insert/ bracket.
Spring Roller
Put the shade into the brackets. insert round end pin into circle
hole. Insert the other end into the slot on the other bracket.
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Shade
Adjustment & Alignment
Continuous Loop
The clutch cover may be removed to adjust the position of the chain stop.
Spring Roller
Lower the shade 16" from the top to tighten spring. Lift the shade off the
bracket and roll up. Place the shade back in the brackets and check whether the
spring
is tight enough. Note: too much tension may damage the roller. |
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4. Child Safety |
1. Clamp or Clothes Pin
2. Cleat
3. Tie the cord to itself
4. Tie-down device |
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Young children can become entangled and strangle in cords. Keep
all cords out of the reach of children. To avoid strangulation,
use these devices.
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5. Cleaning and Care |
Periodic vacuuming with a brush
attachment is all that is normally
needed to insure sheerweave lasting beauty. It is recommended to use a damp
cloth or sponge to wipe off dust to keep the room-darkening vinyl shade
in long lasting beauty.
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