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GETTING STARTED
Thank you for purchasing the Kirsch
®
Vertical Blinds Collection. With proper installation, operation, and care, your new shades will
provide years of beauty and performance.
Please thoroughly review this instruction booklet and the enclosed packing list before beginning the installation.
Tools and Fasteners Needed
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Flat blade and Phillips screwdrivers
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Level (laser level is recommended)
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Measuring tape and pencil
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Power drill,
3
⁄
32
” drill bit, and
1
⁄
4
” hex drive
In addition, you will need fasteners designed to work with your specific mounting surface(s).
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#6 Hex Head Screws (Provided).
Two 1
1
⁄
2
" screws are provided per installation bracket.
■
Speed Nuts and Screws (Provided).
Extension brackets come with speed nuts and screws.
Installation Overview
➤
The number of installation brackets required varies depending on the
shade width, as shown in the table.
Mounting Types and Window Terminology
If the installation brackets are mounted correctly, the rest of the installation process follows easily. To prepare for this important
first step, review the mounting types and basic window terminology illustrated below.
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Refer to the appropriate page below based on your order:
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If your Blind has a Valance — Page 3
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Inside Mount — Page 5
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Outside Mount — Page 6
Speed Nuts
and Screws
(Provided with Each
Extension Bracket)
#6 x 1
1
⁄
2
"
Hex Head Screws
(Provided)
Blind
Width
Brackets
Required
15" – 48"
2
48
1
/
8
" – 72"
3
72
1
/
8
" – 96"
4
96
1
/
8
" – 120"
5
120
1
/
8
" – 144"
6
144
1
/
8
" – 168"
7
168
1
/
8
" – 192"
8
192
1
/
8
" – 216"
9
216
1
/
8
" – 240"
10
240
1
/
8
" – 264"
11
264
1
/
8
" – 288"
12
288
1
/
8
" – 300"
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Collectively, the sill and
jambs are called the
“window casement.”
Molding (or Wall)
Head Jamb
Sill (or Floor)
Jamb
Jamb
Inside Mount
Blinds fit within
window opening.
Outside Mount
Blind mounts outside
window opening.
