Installation Guide: Vertical Blinds
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Fitting the brackets
There are two types of brackets for vertical blinds, each of which offers a different method of installation:
Top-Fixing
Use the single hole in the top of the bracket to fix to the lintel (the 'ceiling' of the recess).
Placement: The position of the outermost brackets should be at least 5 cm away from the ends of the rail, with any other brackets evenly distributed across the width.
If you're using top-fix brackets, make sure that you mount them at least 7.5 cm in front of either the window frame, or any protruding vents or handles, if there are any. This allows space for the louvres to turn open and closed.
For safety reasons, always ensure that the top of the blind is installed at least 150 cm (1500 mm) from the floor.
Face-Fixing
Use two screws through the back plate to mount onto a facing surface (a wall or window frame).
Fitting the blind
Top-Fixing
Situate the front lip of the headrail into the front of the bracket.
Lift the back of the headrail and push up firmly to secure the back of the rail into the bracket.
Face-Fixing
Situate the back lip of the headrail into the back hook of the bracket.
Lift the front of the headrail so it's level, then tighten the screw in the front of the bracket to secure the rail in place.
Child Safety
Cord Tensioner
Your vertical blind is fully compliant with the latest safety standards. It has been supplied with a 'P-Clip' tensioning device to keep the cords and the chain child safe.
Slot both the cord and the beaded chain into the 'P-Clip' and secure it to the wall or window frame. If you are fixing to the facing surface, the cord and chain will form a figure of eight, which is acceptable and will not affect the operation of your blind.
Position the 'P-Clip' at the maximum possible distance, ensuring the cord and chain are taut.
Top Tip
Please note that the P-clip must be installed. The cord must be kept under tension to prevent it from sagging down from the headrail when the blind is drawn open.
Warning: Young children can be strangled by loops in pull cords, chains, tapes and inner cords that operate the product. To avoid strangulation and entanglement, keep cords out of the reach of young children. Cords may become wrapped around a child's neck. Move beds, cots and furniture away from window covering cords. Do not tie cords together. Make sure cords do not twist and create a loop.
Hanging the louvres
Top Tip
Before hooking the louvres on the rail, use the beaded chain to turn the hooks so that they all face side on. This makes it far quicker to hook the louvres on and also ensures that the louvres will not clash when you first use the blind.
Top Tip
Check that none of the hooks are facing a different direction to the rest. If this is the case, it is easy to rectify. Simply pull on the beaded chain and keep pulling – do not worry about the resistance and the grinding sound, as they are normal when doing this. Eventually, the hooks should all turn back into alignment and the chain will run smoothly.
Simply push the louvre up into the 'peg' clips hanging down from the rail so that the peg grips over the square hole in the top of the louvre.
