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Basic
Mount two swivel brackets to the window sill. Secure bracket with two screws through back of each bracket.
After these first two brackets are installed into the underside of the window frame opening, install any remaining brackets at approximate even intervals. Avoid placing brackets at same location as the blind’s ladders, as this will interfere with the operation of the blind. This is easily accomplished by locating the remaining brackets a couple of inches to either side of the even interval. Precise location of these brackets is not critical.
INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS
ALUMINUMmini blinds
Basic, Classic & Deluxe
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INSTALLING YOUR BLINDS INTO THE BRACKETS
REMOVING BLINDS FROM THE BRACKETS
CHILD SAFETY
CLEANING AND CARE
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Swivel the tab on each bracket back to the left sothat it is no longer supporting the headrail.(If the tab is difficult to move, gently push witha screwdriver, using care not to damagethe blind.) Pull blind down and forwardat the same time, until blindreleases. If the blind does notrelease, a screwdriver may beinserted into the bracket slotbehind the headrail, and used topush the headrail forward.
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Classic & Deluxe
The integrated headrail system used on your Great Windows Mini-Blinds is designed to eliminate the need for a separate snap on valance, and to provide the aesthetic enhancement of concealed brackets.
Now that your brackets are installed, make certain that the tab on thebottom of each bracket is extended to the front, so that it is pointing straight toward you (Fig. 1).
Angling the headrail slightly back,position the bottom of the headrail on top of the tab, and the front inner lip of the headrail into the notchbetween the prongs (Fig. 2).
Push the headrail straight back into the brackets, one bracket at a time (push back at the location of the bracket), until the headrail snaps securely into place at each bracket (Fig. 3).
Basic
Tilt and slip the inside lip of the headrail into the swivel brackets’ hooks as shown (Fig. 1b). Raise back of headrail so that it fits completely inside of bracket (Fig. 2b). Turn locks on bracketsmaking certain they are securely locked (Fig. 3b).
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FIGURE 2
Tab
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Headrail
Back
Tab
NotchHeadrail
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Dusting Hand-Held Vacuum
Compressed Air
Hair Dryer SpotCleaning
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Classic & Deluxe
If your blinds were measured to the edge of the trim (Standard OB): Position the first bracket as shown, so that the top is aligned with the upper edge of the window trim. (If your window uses colonial trim, it is okay for the top of the bracket to be slightly above the top edge of the trim, so that screw holes are on the flat surface of the trim.) If the width of your blind is 34 inches or more, this bracket should be placed so that the left edge of the bracket is seven (7) inches from the left edge of the window trim. (This placement is important, and will keep the bracket from interfering with the operating system of your blind.) If the width of your blind is less than 34 inches, this bracket should be placed so that the left edge is five (5) inches from the left edge of the window trim.
Once properly positioned, install with two of the screws provided, driving the screws, from the front, through the back side of the bracket, into the front surface of the window trim.
Repeat the procedure to install the second bracket. Placement should be so that the right edge of the bracket is seven (7) inches from the right edge of the window frame. (Five (5) inches for blinds less than 34 inches wide.)
After these first two brackets are installed on the front surface of the window trim, install any remaining brackets at approximate even intervals. Avoid placing brackets at same location as the blind’s ladders, as this will interfere with the operation of the blind. This is easily accomplished by locating the remaining brackets a couple of inches to either side of the even interval. Precise location of these brackets is not critical.
After all brackets are installed, it is time to install the blind into the brackets.
Once properly positioned, install with two of the provided screws, driving them upward through the underside of the top of the bracket, into the under- side of the top of the window frame.
Repeat the procedure to install the second bracket. Placement should be so that the right edge of the bracket is seven (7) inches from the right inside edge of the window frame. If the width of your blind is less than 34 inches, this bracket should be placed so that the left edge is five (5) inches from the inside of the window frame. After these first two brackets are installed into the underside of the window frame opening, install any remaining brackets at approximate even intervals. Avoid placing brackets at same location as the blind’s ladders, as this will interfere with the operation of the blind. This is easily accomplished by locating the remaining brackets a couple of inches to either side of the even interval. Precise location of these brackets is not critical.
After all brackets are installed, it is time to install the blind into the brackets.
Basic Install two swivel brackets to the inside of the upper window jam. Secure with two screws through top of the bracket.
After these first two brackets are installed into the underside of the window frame opening, install any remaining brackets at approximate even intervals. Avoid placing brackets at same location as the blind’s ladders, as this will interfere with the operation of the blind. This is easily accomplished by locating the remaining brackets a couple of inches to either side of the even interval. Precise location of these brackets is not critical.
GETTING STARTED
THE TOOLS
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SORTING YOUR BLINDS
INSIDE MOUNT BRACKET
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Inside the headrail of your Blinds First Mini-Blinds, there is a sorting label. On this label, you will recognize:
Order size of the blind Room location (If not present, info not given at time of order.)Whether the blind was ordered for inside mount (IB), or outside mount (OB)
2-Room Location
1-Order Size of Blind
Work Order Number
3-Type of Mount
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OUTSIDE MOUNT BRACKET INSTALLATION
Classic & Deluxe
Position the first bracket as shown, so that the top is placed against the underside of the upper window frame opening. If the width of your blind is 34 inches or more, place the bracket so the left edge of the bracket is seven(7) inches from the left inside edge of the window frame opening.
The Parts: Before starting, please remove and identify the following parts required for the installation of your blinds:
InstallationBrackets(Classic &Deluxe)
InstallationScrews
The Standard Bracket: The installation brackets for Great Windows Classic & Deluxe Mini-Blinds are configured as follows:
Note: If your blinds were measured for a first tier application, place the brackets accordingly, and follow the same instructions as an outside mount, substituting the first tier location forthe edge of the trim.
First Tier Application
Top
Prongs
HeelFront Notch
Tab
SwivelBrackets(Basic)
The Swivel Bracket: Theinstallation brackets for Great Windows Basic Mini-Blinds are configured as follows:
Hook
Lock
90˚
Supporting Wide Blinds
48” blinds or wider will require extra swivel brackets. Extra brackets will be provided.
Important Note: Screws provided are for installation into wooden frames only. For metal surfaces, use suitable sheet metal screws and pre-drill holes. For concrete, stone, brick, or tile, use a carbide drill and appropriate anchors and screws. For wallboard or plaster, use hollow wall anchors and/or longer screws to reach framing or stud.In all cases, follow the fastener manufacturer’s recommendations.
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To install your Blinds First Mini Blinds, you will need a few basic tools:Phillips head screwdriver*, or 1/4” nut driver**Power screwdriver or power drill with #2 Phillips attachment or 1/4” nut driver attachment may be used.