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Vertical Blind
Installation and Care Instructions
Recommended Tools
• Phillips head screwdriver
• Pencil
• Level
• Tape measure
• Safety glasses
• Drill/drill bits (1/16" drill bit may be used to pre-drill
for screws)
• Drywall anchors (not included)
Step 1
Mark the bracket locations — outside-mount installation
• Position one bracket at each end of the headrail, 3" in from the ends.
• Space any remaining brackets evenly, not more than 30" apart.
• Mark the bracket mounting hole locations at the desired height, making
sure they are level and square. Allow at least 1/2" clearance for vanes
above the floor or sill.
Step 2
Install the brackets— outside-mount installation
• If mounting into drywall or plaster, use 3/16" drill bit and insert wall
anchors (not included) before inserting screws.
Step 3
Attach the headrail
• NOTE: For wide windows and sliding glass doors, two people are
recommended for installing the headrail.
• With the bracket positioned as shown, fit the top front lip of the headrail
into the front part of the spring clip.
• Tip the back of the headrail up into the spring clip until it locks with a
clicking sound.
Step 4
Center the vane rotation
• Attach the wand.
• Rotate the wand so that the vane clips are at a right angle to the window.
Step 5
Attach the vanes
• Starting at one end, align the rectangular hole in the vane with the clip.
• Slide the vane fully into the clip; then pull down slightly to lock the hook on the
clip into place. Repeat for the remaining vanes, making sure that all vanes are facing in the same direction.
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Step 6
Test the vane rotation
• Turn the wand in alternate directions to ensure that the vanes rotate smoothly in both directions.
Step 7
Test the traverse
• With the vanes in the open position (vanes at a right angle to the window), slide the wand in alternate directions to
ensure that the vanes move smoothly in both directions.
Step 8
Install Valance Clips
• Position one clip at each end of the headrail, next to the headrail
mounting bracket locations. Make sure that the clips do not
interfere with the mounting brackets.
• With the clip positioned as shown, rest front leg of the clip in the
front channel of the track. Rotate the back leg down until you hear
a click.
• Space remaining clips evenly between the ends, not more than 30" apart.
Step 9
Attach valance to the track
• Slide the valance dust cover into the valance clips.
Step 10
Attach valance returns
• Insert the ends of the valance and returns into the valance corner slots.
Cleaning and Care
Vinyl Vanes: Dust or vacuum with an upholstery attachment. For soil removal, sponge with a mild detergent and warm
water solution and blot dry. Vinyl or PVC vanes may be removed and immersed in water. Also, if a thin film of mild
detergent is left on vanes, it will eliminate static electricity.
Fabric Vanes: Dust or vacuum with an upholstery attachment. For soil removal, sponge with a mild detergent and warm
water solution (or dry fabric cleaner) and blot dry. Do not immerse in water or dry clean.
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