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Installation Guide TotalShade Blackout Pleated Blinds Assemble the frame Blind Side Bottom channel Bottom channel (front is labelled) channel (front is labelled) (front) The side channels will slot onto the pegs of the corner pieces. The corner pieces are already slotted into the ends of the blind and the bottom channel for you.
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Installation Guide TotalShade Blackout Pleated Blinds Remove the wrapping from the blind to release the cords. The wrapping can be disposed of. On both sides, feed the cord down and out the bottom of the side channel. Then, insert the barrel on the end of the cord into the...
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Installation Guide TotalShade Blackout Pleated Blinds Install the blind - inside recess Lift the assembled blind and slot it into place inside the recess, making sure that it’s straight and level. Use a spirit level on both sides of the blind to make sure there’s no tilt or twist to it.
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Installation Guide TotalShade Blackout Pleated Blinds Slot the corner covers onto all four corner pieces. Finally, push the rubber seal into place around all four sides of the blind. The seal pushes into place between the edge of the frame and the recess, blocking out any small amounts of light that might leak around the edges of the blind.
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Installation Guide TotalShade Blackout Pleated Blinds Install the blind - outside recess Lift the assembled blind into place over the recess, making sure it’s straight and level. Holding the blind steady, use a pencil to mark the positions of the screw holes. There’s one screw hole in each corner piece.
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Installation Guide TotalShade Blackout Pleated Blinds Lift the blind back into position and screw it into place. Clip the corner covers onto all four corner pieces. Finally, push the rubber seal into place around all four sides of the blind. The seal pushes into place between the back edge of the frame and the wall, blocking out any small amounts of light that might leak around the edges of the blind.
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