SelectBlinds Odysee Installation Instructions

BEFORE INSTALLING THE SHADE YOU MUST REMOVE THE
SHADE FROM THE PACKAGING.
Cut the tie wraps with scissors, do NOT use a knife. Open the
top of the cardboard clamps and remove the shade.
Remove the bracket from the
headrail. Using a cloth-covered, flat
blade screwdriver, push up on the
front tab of the mounting bracket to
release the front of the headrail.
Rotate the headrail downward and
out from the bracket.

BASICS

A few simple tools are required:
- Measuring tape
- Power drill, drill bits
- Hex head and/or Phillips driver bit
- Pencil
Additional fasteners other than those sent with your shade may be
required depending on the mounting surface. Wallboard and plaster
require the use of anchors such as expansion or toggle bolts. Brick,
tile or stone need special plugs and drill bits. Remember to always
pre-drill holes in wood to avoid splitting.
Mounting Hex Head Extension Spacer
Bracket Screw Bracket Block

BRACKET INSTALLATION

Shade Width # of Brackets
<= 38" 2
38" >= 72" 3
72" >= 106" 4
> 106" 6

BRACKET PLACEMENT

2" Space Evenly Space Evenly
Note: Measure and mark all bracket locations before installing.
• Bracket placement is the same for inside and outside mounts.
• Measure 2" in from the ends of the headrail and mark the bracket
location on the mounting surface.
• Space additional brackets evenly between the end brackets.
• Adjust the bracket placement to accommodate obstructions to the
bottom rail, such as window cranks or handles.
NOTE: Brackets are mounted with the flat part up.

INSIDE MOUNT APPLICATIONS

• Align the tops of each installation bracket to the top of the window
opening and attach using two screws per bracket.
• The minimum mounting depth for an inside mount is 1".
• A minimum of 2 5/8" is needed to
Front of
Shade fully recess the shade.
• Align the brackets to the inside of the
mark on the mounting surface.
• Adjust the bracket placement to
accommodate
bottom rail, such as a window crank or
handle.
• Use a carpenter's level to check that
the brackets are level and aligned.
Attach using two screws.

OUTSIDE MOUNT APPLICATIONS

• Attach the back of each installation
bracket using two screws per bracket.
• Align the brackets to the inside of the
mark on the mounting surface.
• The minimum mounting height for
outside-mounted shades is 1".
• Use a carpenter's level to check that
the brackets are level and aligned.

SPACER BLOCKS (OPTIONAL)

Hold Down Each spacer block projects brackets
Bracket
1/2" away from the mounting surface.
• Mount spacer blocks with the solid
side facing the mounting surface.
• Use two mounting screws. Screws
should be long enough to secure the
bracket to the mounting surface.
• Use a maximum of three spacer
blocks per bracket.

EXTENSION BRACKETS (OPTIONAL)

Extension brackets project installation brackets up to 3" away from
2"
the mounting surface. This provides additional clearance for
obstructions such as window cranks or handles.
• Use a carpenter's level to check that
the extension brackets are level and
aligned. Attach using two screws.
• Attach the installation brackets to the
underside of the extension brackets
using the provided screws and nuts.
Front of
Bracket
2"
obstructions to the
1" Minimum
2 5/8" Flush Mount
Front of
Bracket
1" Minimum
Spacer
Blocks
Front of
Bracket
Extension
Bracket
Front of
Bracket

SIDE MOUNT APPLICATIONS

Side mount the headrail when conventional mounting
techniques will not work, for example, in an arched
window opening.
The maximum width of a side mounted shade is 48".
• Mount the extension brackets on a surface at least
1 1/2" wide, as shown.
• Attach the installation brackets to the underside of
the extension brackets using the provided screws
and nuts.

INSTALL THE SHADE

Note: Do not remove the low tack protective tape from the face of
the headrail until after the headrail is installed.
• With the colored side of the shade facing you, insert the headrail at
an angle so the back tab on the bracket fits into the back groove on
the headrail.
• Rotate upward to snap into place.
Front of
Bracket

OPERATE THE SHADE

Raising the Shade
• To raise the shade, pull on the front of the cord loop.
Expanding the Vanes
• Pulling on the front of the cord loop at any time will
also expand the vanes, blocking view through the
shade.
Lowering the Shade
• To lower the shades, pull on the rear of the cord loop.
Compressing the Vanes
• Pulling on the rear of the cord loop at any time will
also compress the vanes, permitting view through the
shade.
Tip: If at any time the vanes do not open and close uniformly, "toggle"
the cord loop by alternately pulling on the front and back cords in
rapid succession.
Front of
Bracket
1 1/2" Minimum
Width