1) Fitting the Brackets
The brackets can be fitted in two different ways:
Top Fix
Face Fix
For a blind up to 1 metre wide attach two brackets fitted approximately 75mm (3ā) from each end of the blind (Fig. 1).
Any intermediate brackets should be spaced evenly between these two brackets.
As a general rule:
Blinds up to 1000mm wide - 2 brackets.
1000mm to 2000mm wide - 3 brackets.
2000mm to 3000mm wide - 4 brackets.
Over 3000mm wide - 5 brackets.
If you're fitting the blind inside the window recess, remember to allow room for the blind to clear any obstacles when being raised and lowered, such as window handles.
2) Fixing The Cassette/Headbox
Once all the brackets are securely fixed in place, offer the blind to the brackets.
With the cassette tilted away from you, locate the front lip into the bracket and push upwards to click the cassette into the back lip of the bracket.
3) Child Safety
The P-Clip chain tensioner must be fitted at the maximum distance possible from the control mechanism to prevent the chain loop from becoming slack.
With the chain inside the P-Clip, position it on the wall making sure the chain is taut yet still able to move freely. Mark the screw hole(s) with a pencil and attach it to the wall with the fixings provide.
Please note it is a requirement in accordance with BS EN 13120 to install the P-Clip and the installer is liable to ensure child safety.
4) Operating your Blind
1. To lower the fabric gently pull the operating chain closest to the window.
2. To raise the fabric gently pull the operating chain furthest from the window.
5) Troubleshooting
Rippled Fabric:
If there is a ripple in the fabric, check the blind is installed horizontally (use a spirit level). Also, check the fabric is centred on the tube inside the headbox.
Fabric Run-Off:
If the fabric is running off from the right side of the blind, as shown in Diagram 1. Follow these steps:
1. Unroll the fabric.
2. Place a 25mm piece of sticky tape on the opposite side of the tube to where the fabric is running off (see Diagram 2).
3. Roll the blind fabric back up fully to where it runs off.
4. Repeat steps 1-3 until the fabric is no longer running off.
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