• Steel Tape Measure
• Pencil
• Flathead Screwdriver
• Phillips Screwdriver
• Awl, or tool for starting a screw hole

• Level
• Power Drill
• 3/32” Drill Bit
• Wood Glue(for Outside Mount Valance Returns)

• End Brackets (open position LH and RH)
• Valance Clips
• Center Supports
• Screws (#6 self-tapping, ¾” long, with slotted hex heads suitable for wood or sheet metal surfaces)

• Hold Down Brackets
• Valance Returns

This Blind was shipped with two (2) end mount brackets and the required number of center support brackets as shown below:

Bracket Information:

• Blind Width 7”-36” will have zero (0) mount brackets
• Blind Width 36 1/8” – 60” will have 1 mount bracket
• Blind Width 60 1/8” – wider will have 2 mount brackets

1. Face the window, hold the end bracket marked with a “LH” in the upper left hand corner of the window against the top and side of the window casing. Position the front edge of the closed bracket flush with the front edge of the window casing.
   
   Decision Time: If you want the valance to be flush with the inside front edge of the window casing, you will need to measure the thickness of the valance and allow that much space prior to making your pencil marks in the end brackets. If you want your valance to be exterior to the window casing, proceed with marking your end brackets while they are flush with the front edge of the window casing as mentioned in step 1.
   
   
2. Using a pencil, mark the window casing through the holes in either side or top of the end bracket.

3. Using a drill with a 3/32” drill bit, or an awl, make a small pilot hole on each pencil mark.
4. Using a flathead screwdriver, open the latches of the end brackets.
5. Mount the bracket using two of the screws provided into either the side or top of the window casing.
6. Repeat the above procedures for the right end bracket marked “RH”.

Note: You may want to insert screws through side of bracket in a diagonal line if they are hard to reach with a drill.

1. If using one center support bracket, position it as close to the top center of the window casing as possible. If more than one center support bracket is used, position them equidistant from the end brackets and each other.
   
   Warning: Do not place the center support brackets over any of the moving parts in the headrail.

2. Recess the front edge of the center support bracket ½” from the front edge of the window casing. This will align the back of the center support bracket(s) with the back of the end brackets.

3. Using a pencil, mark the window casing through the holes in the top of the center support bracket.



4. Using a drill with a 3/32” drill bit, or an awl, make a small pilot hole at each pencil mark.



5. Mount the bracket using two of the screws provided and repeat this procedure for any remaining center support brackets.
   

1. Lower the blind to its full length
   
2. Hold the blind up to the desired mounting position.
3. Make sure the blind is level, and then mark the wall at the lower corners of each end of the headrail using a pencil.
4. Draw the blind up completely and set is to the side.

5. Using a flathead screwdriver, open the latches on the end brackets.
6. Facing the window, put the end bracket marked “LH” above the top of the left corner of the window 1/8” – ¼” to the left of the pencil marks.
7. Using a pencil, mark the wall through the holes in the back of the end bracket.

8. Using a drill with a 3/32” drill bit, or an awl, make a small pilot hole on each pencil mark.
9. Mount the bracket using two of the screws provided.
10. Repeat this procedure for the right end bracket marked “RH”, making sure that the bracket is positioned above the top right corner of the window 1/8”- ¼” to the right of the pencil marks.

1. If using one center support bracket, position it as close to the center of the mounting surface as possible. If more than one center support bracket is used, position them equidistant from the end brackets and each other.

Warning: Do not place the center support brackets over any of the moving parts in the headrail.

2. Make sure that the center support brackets are at the same height and are level with the bottom of the end brackets.
    
3. Using a pencil, mark the mounting surface through the holes in the back of the center support bracket.
   
4. Using a drill with a 3/32” drill bit, or an awl, make a small pilot hole on each pencil mark.
   
5. Mount the center support bracket(s) using two of the screws provided for each bracket.

1. If you have ordered a blind with a valance, place the valance clips on the front of the headrail BEFORE you put the blinds into the end brackets. Make sure that the valance clips do not interfere with any moving parts. Insert the valance into the valance clips AFTER the blind has been installed in your window.
   
   (Note: Some valances come with Dual Lock Velcro attachments)
   
2. Make sure the hinged end brackets are in the open positions.

3. Slide the headrail, with blinds drawn up, into the end brackets and center support bracket(s). Make sure that cords and slats are not in the way.
4. Close the hinges of the end brackets until you hear them “snap” into place.
5. While supporting the bottom of the blind, gently lower the blind down until it is at full length.

1. Attach valance clips to the headrail prior to installing the valance.



2. Make sure that valance clips on the front of the headrail are lined-up with the mounting strips on the back of the valance. If not, the clips can slide along the headrail.



3. Center the valance over the headrail.



4. Start from the center of the headrail and snap the valance into the plastic valance clips, finishing one side at the time.

1. Apply a thin coat of wood glue to the mitered end of both the valance and valance returns. Note: the valance and returns will interlock together by mitered cuts.
   
2. Join the ends of the valance return with the valance by pressing the ends together for at least 60 seconds to allow the glue to bond.
   
3. Repeat the above steps with the other end of the valance.
   
4. Allow glue to dry for at least 10 minutes prior to installing the valance.

1. At the top of the tilt wand, you will find a plastic sleeve covering a metal hook. Remove the sleeve on the wand by pulling upward.
   
2. Attach the metal hook to the wand and put in the up position.
   
3. On one end of the headrail is a small metal shaft with a hole protruding from the headrail.
   
4. Take the plastic sleeve you removed from the wand and slide it up and over the shaft protruding from the headrail so the hole at the end of the shaft is exposed.
   
5. Insert the metal hook into the hole in the shaft.
   
6. Slide the plastic sleeve down the shaft and over the wand hook until it is secure.

1. With the blind completely lowered, place the pin of each hold down bracket into the front hole on each end of the bottom rail.
   
2. Using a pencil, mark the mounting surface through the holes in the hold down bracket making sure that the brackets are level and aligned with each other.
   
3. Raise the blind and attach the hold down brackets into the mounting surfaces using the screws provided.
   
4. Mount the hold down bracket to the side or back of the window frame so that the pin lines up with the front hole in the bottom rail end cap with the blind fully lowered.
   
5. Lower the blind and flex the hold down bracket outward so that the pin can be inserted into the hole in the end cap.

WOOD BLINDS ARE MADE OF NATURAL WOOD PRODUCTS, SO WASHING OR USING STRONG CLEANSING AGENTS ON THE WOOD SURFACES IS NOT RECOMMENDED.

If you prefer to have your blinds cleaned professionally, check your telephone directory for a cleaning service. We do not recommend ultrasonic cleaning the wood blinds.

1. Parents should know that children could accidentally strangle in window covering cords. Keep cords out of the reach of children. Move Cribs and furniture away form window covering cords. Use the following devices available at local hardware or window covering stores as safety devices that remove the cord loops or reduce access to cords.

1. Clamp or clothes pins
2. Cleat
3. Tie cord to itself
4. Tie-down device

2. Use PROPER SCREWS.  Two #6 screws are supplied for each bracket.  These are self-tapping, 3/4" (1.9 cm) long screws with slotted hex heads, suitable for wood or sheet metal surfaces.  In METAL SURFACES drill holes with #31 (.120 in. or 3 mm diameter) steel drill bit after starting hole with a center punch or awl.  In WOOD SURFACES, 7/64" (2.8 mm) drilled holes make driving the screws easier and minimize wood splitting.  For PLASTER, DRYWALL, CONCRETE, STONE, BRICK or TILE, use carbide drill and appropriate plugs, anchors or screws of proper type and length to fasten to stud, beam or other subsurface.  Follow fastener manufacturer's recommendations.
3. Use PROPER EYE PROTECTION when drilling mounting holes.
4. When patio door blinds are raised, KEEP LIFT CORDS AWAY FROM DOOR OPENINGS to prevent possible tripping hazard.