SelectBlinds Deluxe Aluminum Blinds, Traditional Aluminum Blinds, Value Aluminum Blinds, Basic Aluminum Blinds, Macro Aluminum Blinds Installation Instructions Manual

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INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS

Aluminum Blinds

- Standard -

- Lift & Lock -

1” Deluxe

1” Traditional

1” Value & 1” Basic

2” Macro

Thank you for your purchase. This blind has been custom built for you from the
highest quality materials. To avoid errors and save valuable time, please read
these instructions before installing your new blind.

TOOLS YOU WILL NEED

1. Pencil or Marker

2. Measuring Tape

3. Flat-Head Screwdriver

4. Phillips Screwdriver

5. Carpenter’s Level

6. Power Drill

7. Mounting Fasteners

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TABLE OF CONTENTS

Getting Started: Parts ............................................................................... Page 3

Mounting with Box Brackets ................................................................... Page 4

Mounting with Hidden Brackets ........................................................... Page 5

Assemble the Wand ................................................................................... Page 6

Installing the Valance ................................................................................ Page 6

How to Operate .......................................................................................... Page 7

Troubleshooting ......................................................................................... Page 8

Cleaning Instructions ................................................................................. Page 9

Child Safety ..................................................................................................... Page 10

Warranty Information ................................................................................. Page 11

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GETTING STARTED

All of the required installation components are wrapped in your package along
with these instructions. Parts vary depending on which Aluminum blind was
ordered.
Parts you have correspond to the standard parts shown below. NOTE: Some parts

may vary depending upon your chosen mounting options, whether intermediate
brackets are required or your chosen control system options.

Standard

Parts

1” Deluxe

1” Traditional

1” Value or

1” Basic

2” Macro

Installation

Bracket

(Pair)

Wand

(Length varies by

blind height)

Valance Clips

(Pair)

N/A

Installation

Screws

(varies by

bracket)

Child Safety Kit

Standard

Standard

Standard

Standard

Optional Parts:

 Center Support Bracket (quantity varies by blind width)
 Extension Brackets
 Spacer Blocks
 Hold Down Brackets

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Mounting with Box Brackets

1” Value & 1” Basic, 1” Traditional, 2” Macro

Right-hand and left-hand Box mounting brackets are packed with each blind. The
brackets are stamped R or RH and L or LH on the inside of each bracket for easy
identification. These brackets are used for all types of mounting--outside, inside
and ceiling mounts. Bracket doors must face inside of room.

INSIDE MOUNT: With mounting brackets level and
flush with the window frame, screw through holes on the
inside of bracket into window frame.

OUTSIDE/CEILING MOUNT: With blind open, hold
up to wall/ceiling in the position you want it to
hang. Make sure the blind is centered and level.
Mark wall 1/4" past each end of headrail. Remove
blind and place mounting brackets level on pencil
marks. Secure with screws.

END STIFFENERS: These are located at the ends of
the headrail to keep the headrail rigid and provide
end adjustments. If headrail moves left or right more
than 1/8 inch, adjust tabs outward on end stiffeners.

INSERT HEADRAIL: Open bracket door latches by pushing up on bottom of
bracket while swinging the bracket door to the open position. Slide headrail into
mounting brackets. Close bracket door latches.

EXTENSION BRACKETS: Used to mount the blind
farther away from the wall/window to clear thick
window moldings or ledges. Secure extension
bracket to wall with two LONG screws. Using nuts
and two SHORT bolts, attach mounting bracket to
extension bracket or, attach center support bracket
to extension bracket like a ceiling mount.

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Mounting with Hidden Brackets

1” Deluxe

Positioning of Brackets: Brackets should be mounted no more than 60 inches
apart Brackets mounted toward the end of the blind should be positioned not
less than 1/4" from ends of the blind (This is to allow room for the end cap when
the blind is mounted).

NOTE: DO NOT
position brackets
directly over the top
of string ladders.

Tab slopes downward giving a lead-in
for the insertion of the headrail from
the front.

INSERT HEADRAIL: The rail positions behind the leg at
the top. Make sure the rear lip of the headrail is caught
behind the rear leg of the bracket.

SECURING THE BLIND: Tighten the
screw in the bottom of bracket to
secure the blinds.

NOTE: If more than two brackets are
required, insert the headrail in the center brackets first. If necessary, tighten the
screws on the center bracket to hold the headrail in position allowing insertion
into the other brackets. Tighten screws in bottom of bracket.

EXTENSION BRACKETS: Follow instructions for
bracket location. Use appropriate fasteners to bolt
the mounting brackets to the extension. It is
suggested to use two fasteners diagonally, to the
side of the extension. The extension should also be
mounted to the window frame or wall using two
diagonally located screws.

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Assembling the Wand

All Styles

The wand provided has a metal hook with a plastic sleeve over the hook. Remove
the plastic sleeve by pulling upward. The hook still attached to the wand will be in
the open position.

Next, slide the plastic sleeve you removed over the metal shaft protruding from
the headrail. Holding the sleeve above the tilter shaft hole, insert the wand hook
through the shaft hole until it rests in the bend of the hook. Then slide the plastic
sleeve back down to cover the hook until it is back in the closed position. Now
turn the wand to tilt the slats open and closed.

Installing the Valance

1” Value & 1” Basic, 1” Traditional, 2” Macro

2 Slat Valance with Valance Clips (1” Value & 1” Basic):

Attach valance clips 2" from each end of the headrail. Space additional clip(s)
evenly between the two end clips so that the valance clips are no more than 36"
apart.
NOTE: Do not place the valance clips where they could interfere with any
working parts.

Channel Valance (1” Traditional & 2” Macro)

The slats for the valance will come pre-inserted in the channel valance. Attach
the clips to the headrail. Attach the channel valance to the clips.
NOTE: If the valance was ordered with returns, bend the channel valance at the
score on the back of the channel valance prior to attaching to the clips.

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How to Operate

TO TILT SLATS: Rotate wand or pull the tilt cord (2” Macro
Only) to desired slat angle.

NOTE: Prior to raising or lowering, the slats should be tilted
to the open position.

Standard Operation

TO RAISE BLIND: Pull cord towards the middle and down until
blind reaches desired height. Return the cord to vertical

position to re-engage the locking mechanism.

TO LOWER BLIND: Gently pull cord toward center of blind
until lock releases. Let cord slip slowly through fingers until
blind reaches desired height. Move cord toward outside of
blind and release. Blind will lock automatically.

Lift & Lock

TO RAISE BLIND: Grasp the bottom rail near the center with one hand while
balancing the bottom rail with your other hand. Fully press the center button with
your thumb and gently lift the bottom rail. Allow the slats to stack evenly by
gradually lifting the bottom rail while the center button is fully depressed. Hold
the rail still at the desired position while releasing the button.

NOTE: When raising Inside Mount blinds, pull the
bottom rail slightly toward you. Press the center button
and gently raise the bottom rail. Once the desired
height is reached, hold the rail in place while releasing
the button. Place the blind back into the window
opening and the blind will stay in that position.

TO LOWER BLIND: Prior to lowering the blind, fully press the center button with

your thumb and pull the bottomrail down to the desired height while the button
is fully depressed. Once the blind reaches the preferred position, hold it there
while releasing the button and the blind will stay in that position.

NOTE: When lowering Inside Mount blinds to the full-down position, pull the
bottom rail down and slightly toward you, approximately 1" beyond the sill.
Release the button, then lift and place the bottom rail up onto the sill.

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Troubleshooting

ALIGNING BLIND: For all blinds the ladders may become misaligned in transit.
After installation tilt the blind opened and closed several times to allow the
ladders and slats to align themselves.

BOTTOMRAIL IS NOT LEVEL

Lift & Lock blinds feature a skew adjust mechanism located on the
bottom of the headrail

On 1” Lift & Lock Blinds there are pockets and

ferrules that can be used to adjust the bottomrail.
Adjust the ferrule on the same side of the
bottomrail that you want to raise or lower.

- Locate the ferrule, seated in a pocket in the

headrail.

- Remove the ferrule by pulling on the excess cord. If the cord has been

trimmed, you will need to use needlenose pliers to access it.

- To shorten the cord, hold the cord tight under the ferrule. Then slide

the ferrule up toward the pocket.

- To lengthen the cord, hold the cord tight between the pocket and the

ferrule. Then slide the ferrule down.

- After adjusting, place the ferrule fully back into the pocket.

2” Lift & Lock Blinds feature a skew adjuster also located in the bottom of the
headrail.

- To level the blind, raise the low side of the

bottom rail by turning the screw adjustment

feature on the headrail clockwise with a coin or
screwdriver while lifting the weight from the
bottom rail.

NOTE: Turn the skew adjustment that is on the
same side as the low side of the bottom rail.

On 2” Lift & Lock Blinds, if the blind height is too long, turn all the skew
adjustment features clockwise to raise the entire bottom rail to the desired height
while lifting the weight from the bottom rail. There is an adjustment range of
approximately 1-1/4".

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Cleaning Instructions

DUSTING: Like any piece of furniture, dust your blinds regularly. Use an
ordinary soft, clean cloth, chemically treated dust cloth, dusting mitt or cylindrical
dust brushes especially designed for blinds. Lower the blind to its full length, tilt
the slats almost fully closed and dust. Then dust the reverse side of the slats in
the same manner. In order to reach the dust where the slats overlap, it is best
not to fully close the blind in either position.

VACUUMING: To use your vacuum for cleaning your blind, use the brush
attachment provide with your vacuum. Use the same procedure as mentioned
above.

DAMP CLEANING: To wipe your blinds, use a soft cloth or sponge. Use warm or
cold water - NOT hot water. Place toweling on the floor or sill and wipe the blind
in sections.

IMPORTANT NOTE: Ultrasonic cleaning is NOT recommended for aluminum
blinds.

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CHILD SAFETY

Young children can STRANGLE in cord loops and in the loop above the cord
stop. They can also wrap cords around their necks and STRANGLE.

■ Always keep cords out of children’s reach.

■ Move cribs, playpens and other furniture away from cords. Children can

climb furniture to get to cords.

Cord Stop

■ This component breaks apart with minimal pressure

should a child or pet become entangled in the top lift
cords.

■ It also acts as a stopper to prevent inner cords from

being pulled through the blind, which can also create
potential entanglement.

Reassembly of Cord Stop

■ Reinsert any loose cords into the top notches of the cord
stop. There is a notch on each side.

■ Line up the two halves of the cord stop and snap the

pieces back together.

Cord Cleats

We recommend the use of cord cleats.

■ Attach two cord cleats 6" to 12" apart at a height where they will be

out of the reach of children. Take into account that a child may
stand on furniture attempting to reach the cords.

■ Be sure the cleats are firmly secured.

■ Once the cleats are attached, wrap excess cord around them after

each use of the blind.

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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. The product

cannot be modified. It is the purchaser’s responsibility to maintain and clean the

product in compliance with the instruction provided. The product must be used
only in the window for which it was purchased. Damage to the product resulting
from misuse, abuse, direct exposure to salty air or discoloration due to sunlight
or the passage of time is not covered by this warranty.

This warranty does not apply to conditions caused by normal wear and tear upon
the product. This warranty is exclusive and in lieu of all other obligations,
liabilities or warranties. In no event shall the Manufacturer be liable for incidental
or consequential damages or for any other direct or indirect damage, loss, cost,
expense or fee. Some states do not allow the exclusion or limitation of incidental
or consequential damages, so this exclusion or limitation may not apply to you.

In the event of a defect under this warranty, we will repair or replace the product,
at our option, provided it is returned to our store. Our warranty obligation
excludes shipping charges and labor costs for measuring and installation. Repairs
will be made with like or similar parts. This warranty gives you specific legal
rights, and you may have other rights which vary from state to state.

Notes: Motorization Systems are warranted for five years from the date of
purchase. Specialty Blinds and Shades are warranted for one year from the date
of purchase.

This warranty does not apply to Commercial Orders.

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