5
INSTALLATION
INSTALLATION
Attach the End Brackets
NOTE:
The illustrations in this section show spacer blocks mounted with the end brackets for the 2" and 2
1
⁄
2
" slat sizes. Spacer
blocks are required for all outside mount 2
1
⁄
2
" blinds, unless extension brackets are used. Spacer blocks are optional for 2" slat sizes.
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■
Align the outside edge of each end bracket with the outer marks and mark diagonal
screw holes.
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➤
Use a
3
⁄
32
" drill bit to drill holes for the mounting screws.
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■
Attach the end brackets using the two screws through diagonal holes.
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➤
If using spacer blocks, use #6 screws long enough for a secure installation
(2
1
⁄
2
" long screw recommended).
IMPORTANT:
The tops of the end brackets must align.
CAUTION:
The rear of the end brackets or spacer blocks must be flush against a
flat mounting surface. Do not mount end brackets on a curved molding.
Attach the Intermediate Brackets (If Required)
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■
Evenly space the intermediate bracket(s)
between the tow end brackets.
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➤
Adjust spacing if needed to avoid
interference with internal headrail
mechanisms.
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■
Attach the intermediate bracket(s) with
two screws through diagonal holes.
IMPORTANT:
The tops of the end brackets and intermediate bracket(s) must align.
Extension Brackets (Optional)
Attach 2" or 4" extension brackets to the mounting
surface in the same locations where the end brackets
would be attached.
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■
Use the provided screws to mount each extension
bracket.
IMPORTANT:
The tops of the end brackets and
intermediate bracket(s) must align.
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■
Attach the installation brackets to the extension
brackets using the screws and not provided, as
shown below.
Spacer Blocks 2
1
⁄
2
" Slat Size
NOTE:
Spacer blocks are required for the 2
1
⁄
2
" slat size and are optional for 2"
slat sizes.
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■
Attach a spacer block to each of the two end brackets.
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■
If one or more intermediate brackets is required (see chart on page 5),
attach a spacer block to each intermediate bracket.
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■
If extension brackets will be used, it is not necessary to attach spacer blocks.
Proceed to “STEP 3 — Install the Blind” on page 6.
Intermediate
Bracket
End
Bracket
End
Bracket
Space Evenly
Space Evenly
1
3
∕
8
" Slat Size
End Bracket
with 2" Extension Bracket
Intermediate Bracket
with 2" Extension Bracket
End and Intermediate Brackets
with 4" Extension Bracket
End Bracket with
2" Extension Bracket
Intermediate Bracket
with 2" Extension Bracket
End and Intermediate Brackets
with 4" Extension Bracket
1
3
∕
8
", 2", and 2
1
∕
2
" Slat Sizes
1
3
∕
8
" Slat Size
End Bracket
Intermediate
Bracket
