INSTALLATION
15
Notch the Dust Cover (2
1
/
2
" and 2
5
/
8
" Blinds)
Wood Blinds Only
When spacer blocks are used to provide clearance for 2
1
/
2
" and
2
5
/
8
" slats, the valance dust cover must be notched to allow
the valance returns to be flush against the wall.
Mark the location of the cornice clips on the
■
dust cover.
Use a utility knife to notch the rear of the dust
■
cover where the dust cover will fit onto the
cornice clips.
The notch should be ½" deep and ¾" wide,
■
as shown at right.
Attach the Hold-Down Brackets (Optional)
Drill a
■
3
/
32
" hole centered in the ends of the bottom rail for wood and alternative wood blinds.
For aluminum blinds, push out the perforated pin plug from each bottom rail end cap using
a ballpoint pen or similar pointed object.
Insert a hold-down pin into each hole. Push the head of the pin against a flat surface to fully
■
seat it, or tap the pin in place with a hammer.
To mount the hold-down brackets, first fully lower the blind. Align the first or second slot on
■
the brackets with the pin heads in the bottom rail.
Align the first slot with 2
➤
1
/
2
" and 2
5
/
8
" slat sizes.
Align the second slot with 2" slat sizes.
➤
Maintain the correct slot alignment as you attach the hold-down brackets to the jamb, sill or
■
outside mounting surface.
Slide the hold-down pins into the second slot with 2" slat sizes. Slide the hold-down pins
■
into the first slot with 2
1
/
2
" and 2
5
/
8
" slat sizes.
With 2" slat sizes, the first slot may be used instead of a spacer block.
■
1
/
2
"
3
/
4
"
Jamb
Mount
Second
Slot
First Slot
Sill
Mount
Outside Mount
