Variance - 2" Wood & Faux Wood Blinds

Before you begin your installation:

Read all installation instructions!

• Make sure that you have all tools and hardware needed for installation.

• Check the installation surface (wall, ceiling, or window frame) to ensure that you have suitable fasteners and tools for the material.

• Double check the headrail and shade for proper width and length. If you are installing several sets of shades, be sure to match them with the appropriate window.

• Check the parts list shipped with the product to confirm that you have the correct number of brackets.

Recommended Tools

Mounting Brackets

There are two types of brackets used for real and faux wood blinds installation. Bracket appearance and quantity may vary depending on size and headrail length.

Always use two mounting screws per bracket.

Center support bracket (spaced evenly between ends)

Preparing box brackets for installation:

• Open the front of the bracket by lifting while pressing on the bottom of the bracket to release the locking tab.

Using optional extension brackets or spacers

If your blinds include optional extension brackets or spacers, you will need to use them to determine mounting hole locations in Steps 3 and 4.

Extension brackets

Align the holes in the box bracket with the desired set of small holes in the extension bracket, as shown, and temporarily attach the brackets together using two self-tapping screws per bracket. Use the installation screws shipped with your blinds and #8 drywall anchors (not included) to attach the extension brackets to the wall before final installation of the box bracket to the extension bracket.

Spacers

NOTE: If the width of the slats on your blinds is greater than 2", then the plastic spacer must be used as shown to allow for clearance between the blinds and the window. Blinds with slats wider than 2" will not function properly without the spacer.

Mark the bracket locations — outside-mount installation

• Position the box brackets at each end of the headrail.

• Position the center support bracket (if included) in the center, if using only one. If more than one center support bracket is included, space them evenly along the headrail. Make sure they will not interfere with the cord mechanism.

• Use a spirit level to check for levelness. and mark the bracket mounting hole locations, two per bracket, making sure they are square and equally spaced.

• Continue to step 4A.

Mark the bracket locations — inside-mount installation

• Position the box brackets at each end of the headrail. Depending on the installation location, box brackets can be attached using the top, back, or the side holes.

• Position the center support bracket (if included) in the center, if using only one. If more than one center support bracket is included, space them evenly along the headrail. Make sure they will not interfere with the cord mechanism.

• Mark the location of the desired bracket mounting holes, two per bracket, making sure they are square and equally spaced.

• Continue to step 4B.

Install the brackets — outside-mount installation

Example: Installation in drywall using #8 drywall anchors and the included screws. Use two screws per bracket. Continue to step 5.

Install the brackets — inside-mount installation

Example: Installation in a wood window frame using the included screws.

Use two screws per bracket. Drill pilot holes using a 1/16" drill bit.

Depending on the installation location, box brackets can be attached using the top, back, or side holes.

Attaching the headrail to the mounting brackets

• Align the headrail, tilt mechanism facing out, with the brackets.

• Slide it straight back into the brackets.

• If the headrail can slide from side to side in the box brackets, use a flat-head screwdriver to bend out the tabs on the ends of the headrail until it is snug.

• Remove the binding from the blinds.

• Lower the front of each box bracket and press until the locking tab clicks into place.

Attach the tilt wand (on some styles)

• Pull up the sleeve (on some models) on the tilt mechanism.

• Clip the end of the wand onto the tilt mechanism, and pull down the sleeve on the tilt mechanism.

• Rotate the tilt wand in each direction to ensure proper operation.

Attach optional hold-down brackets (on some styles)

NOTE: Some styles may have the hold-down pins built into the bottom rail.

• Mark the center of the bottom rail.

• Drill 1⁄8" diameter by 1⁄2" deep starter hole to prevent chipping.

• Tap the hold-down pin into the drilled hole.

• With the hold-down brackets attached to the bottom rail, lower the blinds to the hold-down bracket mounting surface and mark the bracket locations.

• Attach the hold-down brackets at the bottom of the window with the included screws, as shown for your installation type.

• Slip the hold-down pin into the hole in the bracket.

Attach valance

Your valance may be attached to the headrail by a variety of methods. If you received velcro, simply align the valance to the headrail and apply pressure.If you received plastic clips, follow the instructions below.

• Center the valance on the headrail and use the slots on the bottom of the headrail as a guide to mark the location for the valance clips. Valance installation requires a minimum of two valance clips.

NOTE: The number of valance clips may not equal the number of slots in the headrail. Space the provided clips evenly over existing slots. If only two valance clips are provided, use the slots at the each end of the headrail.

• Insert the clips into the groove on the back side of the valance and then rotate the clip 90°, so that the end of the clip marked “TOP” points up.

For outside mounts:

• Insert return clips as far as they will go into each end of the valance.

• Fit the returns onto the return clips.

• Align the clips with the slots on the bottom of the headrail and clip into place.

NOTE: For optional cornice installation, see separate instructions shipped with the product.