TABLE OF CONTENTS Getting Started: Mounting Types .......................3 Installation Components ....................3 Tools and Fasteners Needed ....................4 Product View........................5 Installation: Inside or Outside Mount — Mount the Installation Brackets ..................6 Attach the Universal Cord Tensioner .................7 Attach the Magnetic Hold Down Brackets .................8 Operation: Operate the Shade ......................9 Remove the Shade ......................9...
GETTING STARTED Thank you for purchasing Horizontal Shadings. With proper installation, operation, and care, your new shades will provide years of beauty and performance. Please thoroughly review this instruction booklet before beginning the installation. Mounting Types If the installation brackets are mounted correctly, the rest of the installation process will follow easily.
Universal Cord Tensioner (UCT) Installation Kit (Beaded Chain only). The UCT functions as a safety device that makes the cords less accessible to children and pets. The cord control will only function properly if the UCT is installed correctly. tions ...
INSTALLATION Inside or Outside Mount — Mount the Installation Brackets Measure and mark 2½" in from each jamb for bracket location. If more than two installation brackets came with your order, space additional bracket(s) on studs, evenly between the two end brackets and mark their location. ...
Attach the Universal Cord Tensioner (Beaded Chain only) Before operating the blind, you must attach the UCT (Universal Cord Tensioner) to the wall or the window frame. Slide the cord tensioner to the bottom of the cord loop. Insert a small screwdriver, punch, or awl through the screw hole at the bottom of the cord tensioner.
INSTALLATION Attach the Magnetic Hold-Down Brackets (Optional) Lower the shading, keeping the vanes closed. Place the magnetic hold-down bracket onto the bottom rail just inside the end cap, oriented as shown. Bottom Hold the bracket while opening and closing the vanes. (It may be Rail necessary to have someone assist you.) Adjust the bracket to the best overall position.
OPERATION Operate the Shade Beaded Chain Operation To Lower The Shade Hold the back of the beaded chain loop and pull down. Pull until the shade is at the desired height. To Raise The Shade Hold the front of the beaded chain loop and pull down. ...
TROUBLESHOOTING Problem The shading raises or lowers unevenly, the fabric rubs against one end of Solution Check that the window is square by measuring the diagonals. Check that the installation brackets are level. Shim to level, if necessary. Adjust the bottom rail weight. See below. Adjusting the Bottom Rail Weight Release the weight clips by inserting a flat blade screwdriver into the...
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TROUBLESHOOTING PROBLEM SOLUTION The shade raises or Check that the installation brackets are level and aligned. Shim lowers unevenly. the brackets, if necessary. The shade will not Check to make sure the Universal Cord Tensioner is mounted raise. properly.
CARE: Dusting: Regular light dusting with a feather duster is all the cleaning that is needed in most circumstances. Vacuuming: Use the soft brush head of the vacuum cleaner on low setting for a more thorough dust removal. Spot Cleaning: •...
CHILD SAFETY WARNING: Young children can STRANGLE in cord loops. They can also wrap cords around their necks and STRANGLE. Always keep cords out of the reach of children. Move cribs, playpens and other furniture away from cords. Children climb furniture to get to cords.
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WARRANTY INFORMATION Lifetime Limited Warranty covering our Custom Made Blinds We extend this lifetime limited warranty to the original purchaser. This warranty applies only to manually operated Custom Products properly installed in the window, door or interior area for which they were intended. Installation of the product must be in accordance with accompanying instructions.
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