Vertical Blinds. Step by Step Installation Instructions

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1 Vertical Blinds Step by Step Installation Instructions

2 Everything You Need A Smooth Set-Up We want you to love your new window coverings and that includes having a smooth installation experience. We recommend saving this guide. If you encounter any difficulties or questions, please reach out to us for help. It s why we re here. Call us at for more info on installation. We recommend you hold on to all packaging until your window coverings are fully installed. Should something go wrong (we strongly doubt it), we want any potential returns to be a painless as possible. Customer Service Hours Monday Friday: 6am 6pm PT Saturday Sunday: 7am 4pm PT Table of Contents Step 1 - Getting Started....3 Overview - Vertical Blinds expanded view....4 Inside/Ceiling Mount Step 2 - Installing the Valance & Returns Step 3 - Mounting the Brackets...7 Step 4 - Installing the Headrail (Track)...7 Outside /Wall Mount Step 2 - Mounting the Brackets...8 Step 3 - Installing the Headrail (Track)....9 Step 4 - Installing the Valance Clips, & Returns All Mount Types Installing Vanes (Louvers) Inserting Vanes into Stems PVC Vanes Fabric Vertical Vanes Removing the Vanes Installing Cord Tensioner Installing Traversing Wand Operating the Blinds Troubleshooting Care & Cleaning Safety Warranty...Back Cover smithandnoble.com 1 smithandnoble.com

3 STEP 1 - PARTS & TOOLS OVERVIEW Getting Started First, make sure you have all the parts and tools required to install your shades. INSIDE MOUNT BRACKET CLIP OUTSIDE BRACKET TRACK Vertical Blinds ALL THE HARDWARE YOU LL NEED: Pencil, screw-driver, ¼ nut driver, level, heavy scissors, and a drill with a 1 16 drill bit. Then find wooden studs where you ll want to attach the brackets; if you need to mount your shades to wallboard or plaster, use a secure fastener designed for hollow wall applications. For CARRIERS metal surfaces, pre-drill holes and use the included screws. For concrete, stone, brick, or tile surfaces, use a masonry drill and appropriate plugs, anchors, or screws. DUST COVER It s important when selecting a fastener to make sure it s designed to support the weight of the shade. Follow the fastener manufacturer s instruction from there on out. FRONT RETURN SCREWS INSIDE CLIP VANES CLIP OUTSIDE BRACKET TILT CHAIN CORD TENSIONER HEAVY DUTY SCISSORS (NOT INCLUDED) PENCIL & SCREWDRIVER (NOT INCLUDED) EXTENSION BRACKET (OPTIONAL) POWER DRILL & LEVEL (NOT INCLUDED) BRACKET & CLIP CHART QTY SHADE WIDTH 2 up to 41" 3 411/8 81" 4 811/8 121" /8 161" /8 192" 3 smithandnoble.com

4 STEP 2 - INSIDE & CEILING MOUNT STEP 2 - INSIDE & CEILING MOUNT Installing the Valance Turn the valance upside down and make a pencil mark in the center of the dust cover width and 2 1/4" from the back of the valance face. Drill a 1/16" pilot hole. Hold the valance at the top of the window opening and center it in the opening. For proper installation, a 3" depth is required on an inside mount INSIDE MOUNT WITH WINDOW APPROX. 3" 2"MIN. 1" WALL DUST COVER FACE INSERTING DUST COVER INTO WINDOW OPENING CUT OUT DUST COVER TOP CUT OUT FACE Valance with Dust Cover Note: The valance is designed so that the face will extend beyond the window opening on each side. The dust cover is cut out on each end to allow the valance to protrude into the window opening at the desired depth. valance. A minimum of 2" clearance is required from the window or wall to the back of the valance. NOTE: The valance is designed to be approx. 1 wider than window opening. DUST COVER Valance Returns Locate the pilot hole in the valance and mark its position on the window frame with a pencil. Remove the valance and drill a 1/16" pilot hole in the window frame at the location of the pencil mark. Place the mounting screw into the pilot hole of the valance dust cover. Align the FACE DUST COVER (UNDERSIDE) DRILL PILOT HOLE IN TO SECURE THE TO THE CEILING. RETURN SQUARE CORNER ROUND CORNER (OPTIONAL) FACE Valance returns along with insert should be cut to desired length with heavy duty scissors. The valance return is then inserted into valance corner joiner and attached at each end of the valance. two pilot holes (valance and window) and secure the screw almost tight for now. Rotate the valance as required so that the valance is square to the wall and tighten the screw securely. 5 smithandnoble.com

5 STEP 3 - INSIDE & CEILING MOUNT STEP 3 - INSIDE & CEILING MOUNT Mounting the Brackets Position a mounting clip 3 inches from each end by first measuring and drilling a pilot hole through the valance into the ceiling or wall approximately 2-1/4" from the back of SCREW FRONT CLIP EXTENSION BRACKET CLIP Mounting the Brackets Mount the wall bracket so that the top of the bracket is 3/4 taller than the total height of blinds - this allows for clearance at the bottom (if your vertical blind is floor length). the valance face. Place screws into mounting clips and install it securely. If you are installing into a hollow ceiling, you will need to purchase the appropriate hollow wall anchors. A screw in plain drywall or plaster will NOT provide a NUT & BOLT Mount bracket at least 2 above door or window to allow for height of the bracket. Brackets should be mounted approximately 3 from each end of the headrail. Additional brackets should be equally spaced between end brackets. lasting installation. Additional mounting clips should be equally spaced. If an odd number of mounting clips are required, remove the centering top valance screw and add a mounting clip. After brackets are securely mounted to wall, position the mounting clip so the front of the clip is flush with the front of the wall bracket. Turn mounting clip on wall bracket sideways to allow easy access to the top screw hole in bracket. Secure the mounting bracket by tightening the nut and bolt. Installing the Headrail (Track) Snap the headrail into place by inserting the edge of the headrail into the front edge of the mounting clip and rotating CLIP the back until the headrail snaps firmly into place. HEADRAIL CLIP 7 smithandnoble.com

6 STEP 4 - OUTSIDE/WALL MOUNT STEP 4 - INSTALLING CLIPS & RETURNS Installing the Headrail (Track) BRACKET CLIP Installing the Valance Clips Snap the headrail into place by inserting Snap valance clips onto top of the headrail the edge of the headrail into the front by setting front of clip retainer into front edge of the mounting clip and rotating grooves of headrail first, then push down the back until the headrail snaps firmly into place. CLIP CLIP HEADRAIL HEADRAIL firmly on rear of valance clip until it snaps into place. Valance clips should be placed 4 from each end, remaining clips should be spaced evenly. RETURN SQUARE CORNER ROUND CORNER (OPTIONAL) DUST COVER FACE Valance Returns Valance returns along with insert should be cut to desired length with heavy scissors. The valance return is then inserted into valance corner joint and attached at each end of the valance. The valance dust cover is then slid into valance clips. VANE 1 4 to 1 2 Allow adequate clearance between vanes and back of valance ( 1 4 to 1 2 ). 9 smithandnoble.com

7 ALL MOUNT TYPES ALL MOUNT TYPES Installing the Vanes (Louvers) Rotate louvers stems with chain so that vanes will be installed in the open position. TOP OF TRACK ROTATE STEM TO OPEN POSITION STEM Fabric Vertical Vanes Fabric vertical vanes are produced with sewn-in weights or inserted into a clear edge freehang groover also known as channel panel. Weights are not available with groover. Sewn-in weights are solid and sewn into an open-sided pocket at the bottom of the vertical vane. Inserting Vanes into Stems STEM Insert slotted end of vanes into stem as far as it will go, then gently pull down, approximately 1 4 to ensure that it catches on hook. Be certain that hems on cloth vanes all face in the same direction. VANE CREDIT CARD Removing the Vanes Vanes can be removed by inserting a credit card between the vane and the leg of the stem that has the hook on it. PVC Vanes PVC vanes are constructed of rigid vinyl with a louver stem hole punched in the top center of the vane. Vinyl vanes hang freely, no weights required. 11 smithandnoble.com

8 INSTALLING CORD TENSIONER INSTALLING TRAVERSING WAND Cord Tensioner Installation Your window shade has arrived with the cord tensioner positioned near the head rail to comply with current child safety standards. The cord tensioner must be mounted and secured before the window shade will operate correctly. Wand Attachment Press the link down into the traversing wand gear to fix in place To position the tensioner, grasp the screw hole and pull down to release the lock. Pull the cord through the tensioner until the tensioner is at the bottom of the cord loop. NOTE: The cord tensioner MUST be installed to make the shade fully operational. Please read the instructions included in the cord tensioner mounting hardware packet prior to installation. (included separately). Then assemble the traversing wand to the link. Screw Hole Mounting Bracket Mounting Bracket Finally, release the link by pulling upwards, otherwise function is limited. INSIDE MOUNT (no mounting bracket) INSIDE MOUNT OUTSIDE MOUNT 13 smithandnoble.com

9 OPERATING THE BLINDS TROUBLESHOOTING Standard Cord and Chain Control Pull the chain or beaded cord to rotate the vanes open and closed. Locate and pull the cord to traverse the vanes across the headrail. Stacking will vary depending on the draw of the vertical (i.e. split draw, one way right, one way left). Wand Control PROBLEM 1 Vanes will not rotate completely closed SOLUTION One or more vanes may be out of sync. Pull the rotation chain until the vanes have stopped rotating, then continue to pull chain until all vanes are aligned. NOTE: A loud clicking noise will be heard. This is normal and will not damage the headrail. A single wand is attached to the lead carrier. Open the vanes by rotating and spinning the wand to rotate the vanes open and closed. Pull the wand across the headrail/track to traverse the vanes. 2 Vanes will not rotate 1. One or more vanes may be hitting the wall (outside mount), the floor (inside or outside mount) or the window (inside mount). Move the brackets to clear the obstruction. 2. One or more vanes may be hitting the valance. Move the valance out away from vanes. 3. All vanes should be overlapped on the same side. Manually adjust the vanes so the overlap is the same for all vanes. 3 Cord is hard to pull There is too much tension on the cord. Adjust the mounting of the tension device so the cord is taut but not tight. 4 Too much space (light gap) between idle end (end without chain and cord) and the first carrier Check to see if there is a 3 8" spacer between the idle end and the first carrier. If so, carefully remove the 3 8" spacer from the pinion rod inside the headrail at the idle end. If there are multiple spacers, remove only one at a time. 5 Headrail sticks/jams half way across when traversing, but when pulled harder will finish traversing Inside the headrail there is a small silver bead crimped on the cord. This bead may have become loose or lost its correct shape. Re-crimp the bead snugly to the cord keeping it as round as possible. 6 PVC vanes are clinging or sticking together PVC vanes can sometimes get a static build up. Spray or wipe down vanes with an anti -static dryer sheet. 15 smithandnoble.com

10 CARE & CLEANING/SAFETY NOTES Care & Cleaning The vertical blind track can be lubricated annually with a light spray of a silicone-based lubricant. Please DO NOT use petroleum-based lubricants. Safety First. Style Second To None Great style should never come at the cost of safety. Every Smith & Noble window treatment conforms strictly to today s safety standards, including permanent tie-down devices and built-in cord stops. To protect young children and pets, there s no better way to eliminate risk than to use one of our cordless products. Child Safety 17 smithandnoble.com

11 Warranty Service The enjoyment of your window coverings should be everlasting, which is why our products come with a limited lifetime warranty. The warranty applies to the original owner, requires a proof of purchase and covers defects in material or craftsmanship. Shades or blinds must have been properly installed. We reserve the right to determine if your window covering warrants a repair or a replacement. In need of warranty service? Call us at and we ll arrange for a repair or replacement ASAP Smith & Noble Home, Inc. All Rights Reserved SN0818