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Fitting components
• Faux Wood blind with operating mechanism
• Universal fitting brackets.
What you will need:
Fitting Instructions For Faux Wood Blinds
Warning Please take care when unpacking your blind, do not use a
knife or any sharp objects when unpacking.
Choose where to mount the brackets. The brackets are universal
type that can be used for side, face and top/ ceiling mounting
Step One. Fitting the brackets
Place the end fix brackets onto a headrail and measure where the
blind is to hang, ensure it is centred and level to ensure the
smooth operation of the blind. Pencil mark each side of the blind
including the brackets as fixing points for brackets.
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• Wooden Pelmets/ fascias
• Child safety cleat.
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Remove the brackets from the headrail, hold bracket in position,
door open and mark hole positions. Repeat for both brackets. Insert
and tighten screws through slots.
Step Two. Fitting the blind/headrail
For larger width blinds a centre support bracket is required.
Align the top of the centre support bracket with the top of the
mounting bracket before installation. Install with the bigger flap
of the centre support bracket on he top equally spaced along the
width of the headrail and clear of the slat ladder position
Ensure that brackets are positioned a suitable distance away
from any window,door handles or any other obstructions to allow the
blind to operate smoothly.
Attach a minimum of 2 plasticfascia clips over the edge ofthe
headrail & engage.
Do not fit fascia until blind is safely in place
Back of clip slotsonto headrail.Push down on clip to engage
Headrail
When the brackets have been fitted to the window area, holding
the blind, with cords out, slide headrail into brackets. Close
bracket doors securely to ensure the blind is locked in place.
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Step Three. Attaching the fascia
1. Place the safety cleat in thedesired position on the wall and
mark the positions of the holes with a pencil.
2. Drill the holes. Use screws to attachthe safety cleat to the
wall.
3. Wrap the cords around the cordcleats in a figure of 8. When
thecords are fully accumulated ensurethey are secure so when any
cord ispulled no excess cord is released.
Step Four. Fitting the child safety cleat
The child safe cord cleat must be installed at the minimum
distance possible from the control mechanism and minimum 1.5 m from
floor.
Back of clip slotsonto headrail.Push down on clip to engage
HeadrailFascia
Fascia clips into front
Wooden fascias may be supplied at a longer length for customers
to cut to size. This is the industry standard.
To cut down your fascia, measure to the correct length and cut
down with a hack-saw.
Child Safety Breakaway DeviceA cord consolidator is fitted to
this blind.Its purpose is to reduce the possibility of ahazardous
cord loop forming. It will breakapart if undue pressure is applied,
but afterinspection, can be reconnected again.
DO NOT modify this device to stop its break apart capability
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EXPERT ADVICE
If you pull the cord to open or close the blind but the blind
doesn’t move, then take the blind down and look inside the headrail
to make sure that the metal tilt rod is fully engaged with the
sidewinder mecha-nism. This rod should rotate when the side chain
is pulled. If it doesn’t, take off the headrail end cap located at
the opposite end of the rail to the chain mechanism and push the
metal rod until it’s fully en-gaged with the sidewinder mechanism.
The chain should now rotate the rod.Caring for your blind• Do not
allow moisture to settle on the blinds. . • Wipe louvres with a
clean damp cloth. Do not use any type of detergent to clean your
blind.
• Do not oil or lubricate any part of the blind to prevent
damaging the operating mechanism or the fabric of your blind..
Make it safe
Use cord control to travers the louvres and chain control to
rotate them.Alternatively, for wand operated blinds, the wand
traverses and rotates the louvres.
• 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.. Want to see
how it’s done? Watch our video fitting guides on YouTube
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Step Five. To operate the blind
Do not travers blinds with louvres in closed position. Always
turn them 90° to the track.
Child Safety Legislation dictates that the headrailof this blind
should NOT be fitted lower than 1.5 metres
(approx. 60”) from floor level.
Young children can be strangled by loops in pull cords, chains,
tapes and inner cords that operate the product.
Back of clip slotsonto headrail.Push down on clip to engage