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Sales Product Training Module 10.2 – Venetian Blinds

Revision E Dated 7th July 2012

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Sales Product Training Contents for Module 10.2 - Venetian Blinds

1. Overview

– Operation & Advantages

– Venetian Blind Specifications

2. Product Information

– Material Options

– Important Information

– Control System Options

– Colour Combinations

– Headrail Details

– Valance Details

– Profiles

3. Measuring Guidelines

4. Cord Safety

5. Common Problems, Causes & Solutions

6. Summary

7. Knowledge & Learning Assessment Test


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Venetian Blinds Overview Operation & Advantages

• Decorative & functional shading solution

– Timeless contemporary window furnishing covering

– Suitable for modern contemporary to heritage style homes

– Modern uncluttered look to suit home or office

– Exceptional ability to control light & privacy

– Ease of operation. Simple set of cords for tilting & lifting

– Illusions P.V.C. product suited to wet areas such as bathrooms

– Aluminium product suited to wet areas such as bathrooms

– Aluminium Venetian suitable where space is a premium

• Available in a wide range of alternative materials

– Timber range

– Timber-Look – Illusions

– Premium Timber & Timber-Look range – metal headbox, thicker cords & heavier duty gear box

– 76mm Traditional

– 25mm Aluminium


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Venetian Blinds Overview Venetian Blinds Specifications

• As a guide, blinds over 3m² (Aluminium is 4m²) will be heavy to lift up.

• Depending on the application, it is advised to use two or more blinds instead of one.

• When lifting larger blinds, the operator should guide the blind by holding the base rail as they are lifting it up.


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Venetian Blind Areas Guide for Single Headrail Timber & Illusions Venetians


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Aluminium Venetians 2 in 1 Headrail Guide for Windows Above 5m2

1510 1610 1710 1810 1910 2010 2110 2210 2310 2410 2510 2610 2710 2810 2910 3010

600 0.91 0.97 1.03 1.09 1.15 1.21 1.27 1.33 1.39 1.45 1.51 1.57 1.63 1.69 1.75 1.81

700 1.06 1.13 1.20 1.27 1.34 1.41 1.48 1.55 1.62 1.69 1.76 1.83 1.90 1.97 2.04 2.11

800 1.21 1.29 1.37 1.45 1.53 1.61 1.69 1.77 1.85 1.93 2.01 2.09 2.17 2.25 2.33 2.41

900 1.36 1.45 1.54 1.63 1.72 1.81 1.90 1.99 2.08 2.17 2.26 2.35 2.44 2.53 2.62 2.71

1000 1.51 1.61 1.71 1.81 1.91 2.01 2.11 2.21 2.31 2.41 2.51 2.61 2.71 2.81 2.91 3.01

1100 1.66 1.77 1.88 1.99 2.10 2.21 2.32 2.43 2.54 2.65 2.76 2.87 2.98 3.09 3.20 3.31

1200 1.81 1.93 2.05 2.17 2.29 2.41 2.53 2.65 2.77 2.89 3.01 3.13 3.25 3.37 3.49 3.61

1300 1.96 2.09 2.22 2.35 2.48 2.61 2.74 2.87 3.00 3.13 3.26 3.39 3.52 3.65 3.78 3.91

1400 2.11 2.25 2.39 2.53 2.67 2.81 2.95 3.09 3.23 3.37 3.51 3.65 3.79 3.93 4.07 4.21

1500 2.27 2.42 2.57 2.72 2.87 3.02 3.17 3.32 3.47 3.62 3.77 3.92 4.07 4.22 4.37 4.52

1600 2.42 2.58 2.74 2.90 3.06 3.22 3.38 3.54 3.70 3.86 4.02 4.18 4.34 4.50 4.66 4.82

1700 2.57 2.74 2.91 3.08 3.25 3.42 3.59 3.76 3.93 4.10 4.27 4.44 4.61 4.78 4.95 2 in 1

1800 2.72 2.90 3.08 3.26 3.44 3.62 3.80 3.98 4.16 4.34 4.52 4.70 4.88 2 in 1 2 in 1 2 in 1

1900 2.87 3.06 3.25 3.44 3.63 3.82 4.01 4.20 4.39 4.58 4.77 4.96 2 in 1 2 in 1 2 in 1 2 in 1

2000 3.02 3.22 3.42 3.62 3.82 4.02 4.22 4.42 4.62 4.82 2 in 1 2 in 1 2 in 1 2 in 1 2 in 1 2 in 1

2100 3.17 3.38 3.59 3.80 4.01 4.22 4.43 4.64 4.85 2 in 1 2 in 1 2 in 1 2 in 1 2 in 1 2 in 1 2 in 1

2200 3.32 3.54 3.76 3.98 4.20 4.42 4.64 4.86 2 in 1 2 in 1 2 in 1 2 in 1 2 in 1 2 in 1 2 in 1 2 in 1

2300 3.47 3.70 3.93 4.16 4.39 4.62 4.85 2 in 1 2 in 1 2 in 1 2 in 1 2 in 1 2 in 1 2 in 1 2 in 1 2 in 1

2400 3.62 3.86 4.10 4.34 4.58 4.82 2 in 1 2 in 1 2 in 1 2 in 1 2 in 1 2 in 1 2 in 1 2 in 1 2 in 1 2 in 1

2500 3.78 4.03 4.28 4.53 4.78 2 in 1 2 in 1 2 in 1 2 in 1 2 in 1 2 in 1 2 in 1 2 in 1 2 in 1 2 in 1 2 in 1

2600 3.93 4.19 4.45 4.71 4.97 2 in 1 2 in 1 2 in 1 2 in 1 2 in 1 2 in 1 2 in 1 2 in 1 2 in 1 2 in 1 2 in 1

2700 4.08 4.35 4.62 4.89 2 in 1 2 in 1 2 in 1 2 in 1 2 in 1 2 in 1 2 in 1 2 in 1 2 in 1 2 in 1 2 in 1 2 in 1

2800 4.23 4.51 4.79 2 in 1 2 in 1 2 in 1 2 in 1 2 in 1 2 in 1 2 in 1 2 in 1 2 in 1 2 in 1 2 in 1 2 in 1 2 in 1

2900 4.38 4.67 4.96 2 in 1 2 in 1 2 in 1 2 in 1 2 in 1 2 in 1 2 in 1 2 in 1 2 in 1 2 in 1 2 in 1 2 in 1 2 in 1

3000 4.53 4.83 2 in 1 2 in 1 2 in 1 2 in 1 2 in 1 2 in 1 2 in 1 2 in 1 2 in 1 2 in 1 2 in 1 2 in 1 2 in 1 2 in 1

3100 4.68 4.99 2 in 1 2 in 1 2 in 1 2 in 1 2 in 1 2 in 1 2 in 1 2 in 1 2 in 1 2 in 1 2 in 1 2 in 1 2 in 1 2 in 1

3200 4.83 2 in 1 2 in 1 2 in 1 2 in 1 2 in 1 2 in 1 2 in 1 2 in 1 2 in 1 2 in 1 2 in 1 2 in 1 2 in 1 2 in 1 2 in 1

No surcharge above 5m2


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1. Overview









– Valance Details

– Profiles


4. Cord Safety


6. Summary



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Product Information Material Options

Basswood Venetian

Plantation timber specifically grown & developed for furniture & window coverings

Extremely durable & stable hardwood timber for Venetian blinds. Less likely to warping & denting

Dense grain provides an excellent smooth surface for staining or painting.

Not recommended for wet areas such as bathrooms & laundries - Timber product & may absorb moisture if present

Country Oak Venetian

Plantation timber - grows quickly & is harvested in 1/10th time (8years V’s 90+ years) for basswood

Premium timber resistant to chipping & splitting

Phoenixwood

Plantation timber which regrow's several times from the one stump ,after harvesting of the timber

Light weight hardwood timber, dimensionally stable & strong.

Natural grain of the timber is enhanced by staining & painting

76mm Premium slat allows for superior light & privacy control

Timber-Look (Illusions)

P.V.C based extruded material. Strong, durable, UV stabilised

Heavier than timber product . Not recommended for wide blinds as it will bow when raised.

Suitable for wet areas due to its non absorbent characteristics. E.g. bathrooms & laundries

Aluminium

Light, durable & stable cost efficient window treatment. Also suitable for wet areas


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Important Information Venetian Blinds

Light Bleed

All blinds allow light to pass around the sides of the blind.

In addition there will be small pin holes of light in each slat where the

ladder cords pass through

Consider using face fit as an option rather than reveal fit to reduce light

bleed at the sides.

Bowing of Raised Venetian Blinds

Venetian blinds are designed to control the amount of light or privacy by

adjusting the angle of the slats.

Wide blinds, particularly “Illusions “ composite blinds larger than 4m2 in

area, are heavy & when raised the “stack” & bottom bar will bow.

If the customer requires a blind that can be regularly raised for more light

or for a view then a roller blind may be a better solution. .

Raised wide

blinds will bow


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Hot Sun on Dark Colour Illusion Blinds

Darker colour Timber-Look Illusions or other composite

Venetian blinds should not be used on windows facing full sun.

The darker colour will absorb more heat & on very hot days

wider & heavier blinds risk distortion of the blind slats.

Light Bleed Under Bottom Bar

Our standard drop measurement is achieved when the blind is

in the closed position & the bottom rail is tilted.

When the blind is in the open position, the lowest point of the

bottom rail will sit approximately 10mm to 15mm higher than

when the blind is in the closed position.



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Colour Variation

Due to the use of natural materials, colour variation sometimes occurs

with Timber Venetians and 76mm Traditional Blind and is unavoidable.

Colour difference will be very subtle & is considered normal

Larger Sizes

Larger sizes than recommended will not be covered by warranty.

Recommend multiple single or 2 in 1 headrail

The customer should be advised that larger blinds will be heavier and

raising & lowering will require a second person to manually assist

Larger Size

(Consider Weight)



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Important Information

Venetian Blinds

Slat Closure & Light Control

Venetian blind slats overlap each other at the top & bottom & may

be tilted to adjust the amount of light or privacy.

However Venetian blinds are not designed & should not be sold as

a total light block out blind.

Venetian blind ladder cords are made from strong synthetic cord

material and these cords will elongate & distort due to the weight

of the blind slats & bottom bar.

This elongation and ladder cord distortion increases more

towards the bottom of the blind, due to increasing weight, and as

a result it is not possible to fully close the blind slats to achieve

total light block out.

Lighter weight slats, such as those made from aluminium, are

more prone to show filtered light between the slats, again this is

worse towards the bottom of the blind and is considered normal.


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Blind Stack when Raised

Venetian blinds stack when raised. They are not recommended above

standard doorways.

Wide “Timber-Look” blinds will bow when stacked

As a guide the approximate stack up when a blind is raised will be as shown

below.

Care & Cleaning

Dust can be easily brushed off at regular intervals using a soft cloth, feather

duster or a vacuum cleaner with brush attachment.

To dust , tilt the slats up & then down (but not entirely closed) to reach the

top & bottom surfaces.

Stack



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Product Information - Timber Control Options, No. Ladder & Pull Cords

Slat overlap for 50, 63 Venetian Blinds is 7mm

Blind Width (mm)Lift & Tilt

Control Option

No. of

Ladders

No. of Pull

Cords

200 - 300 Centre tilt, No lift 2 2

301 - 500 LR, RL, LL, RR 2 2

501 - 800 LR, RL, LL, RR 2 2

801 - 999 LR, RL, LL, RR 3 2

1000 - 1370 LR, RL, LL, RR 3 3

1371 - 2400 LR, RL, LL, RR 5 3

50mm & 63mm Basswood, Country Oak & Phoenixwood


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Product Information Timber Venetians - Colour Combinations

Blind ColourLadder, Tilt & Pull

Cord Colour

Headrail & Bracket

Colour

Tassel, Breakaway

Tassel & Button

Colour

Random Mix

Sequoia

Oregan

Chestnut

Porcelain

Cottage Cream

Berkshire

Sirus White

Pristine White

Maraschino Cherry

Black Walnut

Mocca

White White White

Mahogany Mahogany Mahogany

Teak Teak Teak

Alabaster Stone white Cream

50mm & 63mm Basswood, Country Oak & Phoenixwood

Stained & lacquer finish – 1 coat of stain colour & 5 coats of lacquer, UV treated.

Paint finish – 3 coats of paint, UV treated


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Product Information - Timber –Look Control Options, No. Ladder & Pull Cords

Slat overlap for 50, 63 Venetian Blinds is 7mm


Control Option

No. of

Ladders

No. of Pull

Cords

200 - 300 Centre tilt, No lift 2 2

301 - 550 LR, RL, LL, RR 2 2

551 - 820 LR, RL, LL, RR 3 3

821 - 1120 LR, RL, LL, RR 5 3

1121 - 1420 LR, RL, LL, RR 5 3

1421 - 2020 LR, RL, LL, RR 7 3

2021 - 2620 LR, RL, LL, RR 9 3

50mm & 63mm Timber-Look Venetian


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Product Information Timber – Look - Colour Combinations

EcoWood

50mm & 63mm Timber-Look Venetian

Blind Colour Ladder, Tilt & Pull

Cord Colour Headrail & Bracket

Colour

Tassel, Breakaway Tassel & Button

Colour

Iceberg White White White White

Chalk white

Whisper White

Alabaster Stone White Cream Stone Wash

Pebble

Cedar Grove Teak Teak Teak


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Product Information - 76mm Traditional Control Options, No. Ladder & Pull Cords

Slat overlap for 76mm Venetian Blinds is 7mm

Larger diameter tilter cord has being fitted for blinds up to 4m2 to improve

operation . Effective 08h March 2011

Larger diameter tilter cord have been tested & fitted to 2 in 1 blinds

This headrail system can also be supplied fitted with 63mm wide timber

Venetian slats


Control Option

No. of

Ladders

No. of Pull

Cords

200 - 999 LR, RL, RR, LL 2 2

1000 - 1499 LR, RL, RR, LL 3 2

1500 - 1699 LR, RL, RR, LL 4 2

1700 - 2400 LR, RL, RR, LL 5 3

76mm Traditional Venetian


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Product Information 76mm Traditional - Colour Combinations

Blind ColourLadder, Tilt & Pull Cord

ColourHeadrail & Top Rail

Bottom Rail Button

Colour

Cottage Cream Alabaster Cottage Cream Cream

Sirius White Alabaster Sirius White Cream

Pristine White White Pristine White White

Maraschino Cherry Mahogany Maraschino Cherry Mahogany

Oregan Teak Oregan Teak

Chestnut Teak Chestnut Teak

76mm Traditional Venetian


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Product Information 76mm Traditional – 2 in 1 Venetian Blind Details

Valance removed to show headrail & tilter mechanisms


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Product Information - Aluminium

Control Options, No. Ladder & Pull Cords

Heavy duty colour matched headrail is 25mm x 25mm

Bottom rail is 22mm x 7mm

Slat overlap for 25mm Venetian blinds is 5mm.


Control Option

No. of

Ladders

No. of Pull

Cords

Up to 870 LR, RL, LL, RR 2 2

871 - 1450 LR, RL, LL, RR 3 2

Above 1451 LR, RL, LL, RR 5 3

Aluminium Venetian


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Product Information Aluminium - Colour Combinations

Blind ColourLadder, Tilt & Pull Cord

Colour

Headrail & Bottom

Rail

Tassell & Button

Colour

Basic White White Basic White Plastic Clear

Snow White White Snow White Plastic Clear

Brushed Aluminium Silver Silver Silver Plastic Clear

Cotton Raw Silk Alabaster Beige Plastic Clear

Aluminiuml Venetian


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Product Information 50 & 63mm Headrail & Headrail Bracket Details

Standard heavy duty PVC head rail is 41.4mm x 59.4mm

Alternative premium high profile steel head rail

Steel brackets are colour match with head rails

Standard 50 & 63 PVC Headrail

(End reinforcement shown)

Premium 50 & 63 Steel Headrail

(End reinforcement shown) End Support Brackets

Standard Centre Support Bracket

Premium Centre Support Bracket

10 x 25 x 45 Clear

Plastic Packer Option


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Product Information 76 Traditional & Aluminium Headrail & Bracket Details

76mm “Traditional”

o Standard wood head rail is 20mm x 76.2mm

25mm Aluminium

o 23.8mm x 24.8mm Aluminium Headrail

76 Traditional Wood Headrail

76 Traditional Headrail Brackets


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• Bottom rail hold down clips

– Are only supplied when specified on the customers order.

– Bottom rail width is cut shorter to fit brackets

– If Venetian blind is ordered with hold down clips the drop is made 10mm shorter

– Application is suitable for reveal fit windows to minimise movement in windy areas

• Installation

– A hole is drilled in each end of the bottom bar to engage the clip pins

• Material

– Hold down clips are clear heavy duty P.V.C. plastic

Product Information Bottom Rail - Hold Down Clips


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Product Information Valance Details

Maximum Timber Valance Width is 2,400mm in one piece

• Metal clips are used to attach the valance to the blind headrail

• 50 & 63mm Basswood & Phoenixwood - 89mm valance

Inside & Outside Mount

• 50mm Country Oak Inside Mount - 89mm valance

• 50mm Country Oak Outside Mount - 63mm valance

Maximum Illusions PVC Valance Width is 2,700mm in one piece

• 50 & 63mm timber-look Illusion

Maximum 76mm Timber Valance is 2,400mm in one piece

• Inside & Outside Mount - 125mm deep (room side only*)

• * Outside valance will be developed if there is sufficient interest

Aluminium blinds do not have a valance

Timber Venetian

Valance Clip Attachment to Headbox Extrusion

Timber Venetian

Corner Bracket & Valance Brackets Details


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Valance Joining Plate for >2,400 long (specify if required)

Inside Mount

Valance will have straight cut ends & are 10mm longer than the blind

Fully recessed 65mm – no returns required

Semi recessed – order standard returns less 50mm

Outside Mount

Valance for 50 & 63 widths – order 77mm returns for architrave mount

On wall - add for architrave depth if returning to the wall

Valance for 76 Traditional – order 120mm standard returns

Product Information Illusions Valance Connection Details

EcoWood Venetian

Plastic Corner Bracket


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• 50 & 63 Wide Timber-Look

• 76mm “Traditional”

• 25mm Aluminium

Product Information Profile Details


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– Valance Details

– Profiles


4. Cord Safety


6. Summary



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Measuring Guidelines The Importance of Accurate Information

• 67% of errors at the quotation stage

– Mis-measure

• 27% of errors at the order entry stage

• Know how your product fits

• Measure, write down & check measure

• Write clearly 0, 6 or 9?, 1, 4 or 7

• Write any additional instructions


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• WIDTH - Measure neat internal size of reveal

• Measure at 3 width points - Top, Middle & Bottom

• USE THE SHORTEST DIMENSION

• DROP - Measure neat internal size of reveal

• Measure at 3 width points - Left, Middle & Right


• Check there are no protruding window

handles/locks etc. to interfere with the blind

• Note: Advise your client if the window reveal is out

of square as this can cause irregular light down

sides of blind and/or across base of blind. The

blind can only be made square

Measure width at 3 points

It is industry standard for blinds fitting into the window reveal to sit flush with the front of the reveal.

The factory will make the standard deductions for the product type

Check the reveal is deep enough to fit size of slats

Use a small step ladder to reach the top of high windows

Measuring Guidelines Inside Mount for Blind Fitting Inside the Window Reveal

FACTORY STANDARD DEDUCTIONS

VENETIAN BLINDS

INSIDE MOUNT WIDTH DEDUCTION 10mm

INSIDE MOUNT DROP DEDUCTION 0mm

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• WIDTH - Measure outside edge of architrave to

outside edge of opposite architrave

• Measure at 3 width points - Top, Middle & Bottom

• USE THE WIDEST DIMENSION

• DROP - Measure top of architrave to base of

lower architrave or floor

• Measure at 3 drop points - Left, Middle & Right



Use a small step ladder to reach the top of high windows

Measuring Guidelines Outside Mount for Blind Fitting onto Architrave

FACTORY STANDARD DEDUCTIONS

VENETIAN BLINDS

OUTSIDE MOUNT WIDTH DEDUCTION 0mm

OUTSIDE MOUNT DROP DEDUCTION 0mm Architrave

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Measure 50mm min. past

each side of opening width

Measuring Guidelines Outside Mount for Blind Fitting onto Wall

This situation will occur where there is no architrave or

when you wish to reduce the amount of window area

that will be covered by the stack of the blind

WIDTH

Measure minimum of 50mm past each side of window

opening

DROP

If fitting blind into plaster or concrete – measure

minimum of 70mm above window opening to a

minimum of 50mm below window opening or the floor

If fitting a blind into brick – measure from top of first

brick to a minimum of 50mm below window opening or

to the floor

Measure 70mm above opening

drop or to top of first brick

Measure 50mm below

opening drop or to floor


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MAXIMUM DEPTH OF CUT OUT = 100mm

A diagram must be supplied with each order

showing actual cut out requirements

Example diagram


Cut outs are required for the following installations

Blind is fitted onto a door & the blind needs to clear the door handle

Inside mount installations where there are a row of tiles fixed to the side of the reveal. e.g. kitchen

Measuring Guidelines Cut Outs

Architrave

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2. Base of blind to base of cut out

3. Depth of cut out

4. Height of cut out

100 max 1

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Measuring Guidelines 90 Deg Corner Window – Inside Mount


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Measuring Guidelines 90 Deg Corner Window – Outside Mount


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Measuring Guidelines 135 Deg Bay Window – Inside Mount


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Measuring Guidelines 135 Deg Bay Window – Outside Mount


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Measuring Guidelines 90 Deg Box Bay Window – Inside Mount


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Measuring Guidelines 90 Deg Box Bay Window – Outside Mount


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Measuring Guidelines 90 Deg Corner Window Sample Check Measure Forms for Inside & Outside Mount


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Measuring Guidelines 135 Deg Bay Window Sample Check Measure Forms for Inside & Outside Mount


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Measuring Guidelines 90 Deg Box Bay Windows Sample Check Measure Forms for Inside & Outside Mount


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1. Overview









– Valance Details

– Profiles


4. Cord Safety


6. Summary



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Child Safety - Corded Internal Window Coverings

Trade Practices Regulations 2010

Children Can Die from Cord

Strangulation

It is Australian Federal law

that we must supply & FIT

safety clips & warning

labels in accordance with

ACCC standards


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Chain Safety for Roman Blinds Important for Safe Installation & Operation

Important for Safe Installation & Operation

In the sales process inform each customer of December

2010 ACCC National Safety Standards & our requirement to fit safety

labels and for our installer to fit safety cleats.

– We PROVIDE a warning label on the chain or cord to highlight the

risk of strangulation to children.

– We INSTALL chain safety cleats to prevent the possibility of a cord

forming a loop 220mm or longer at a height of less than 1,600mm

above floor level.

– We MUST USE 2 SCREWS to fix chain safety clip or cleats to the

wall or architrave

– Screws & cleats must remain securely attached when subjected to a

force of 70N (7kgf) applied in any direction for 10 seconds.

– Sales consultant should recommend to keep cots and furniture away

from window coverings, cords/chains, to install & use safety devices

that remove the cord loop or reduce access to cords

LABELS MUST NOT BE REMOVED FROM

CHAINS or CORDS BY INSTALLER


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Safety Warning Labels Continued

Label Fitted on Bottom Bar (at the Back)

Warning Label Fitted on Every Internal Custom Blind Product Box)


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Cord Safety for Venetian Blinds Important for Safe Installation & Operation

– Cord operated blinds are fitted with a unique BREAK

AWAY Tassel. This is designed to break apart should

weight or pressure be applied to the ladder cords

– Cord cleats supplied & fitted to tie up loose cords

– Screws & cleats must remain securely attached when

subjected to a force of 70N (7kgf) applied in any

direction for 10 seconds.

– To keep cots and furniture away from window covering

cords, and install & use safety devices that remove

the cord loop or reduce access to cords.

CLEAT or CORD

GUIDE MUST BE

FIXED TO TIMBER

OR MASONRY WALL

USING 2 SCREWS


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Child Safety Guidelines Leaflet Corded Internal Window Coverings

Leaflets printed with your company logo can be ordered for you to use to inform your customers.


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Trade Practices Regulations 2010


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WE MUST COMPLY WITH THE LAW

1. Warning label on package

2. Warning label attached to cord or

chain – must NOT be removed by

installer

3. Installation instructions for cord safety

requirements MUST be left with the

customer.

4. Cord guide designed to meet

standards – Must be fixed with two

(2) screws into timber or

masonry walls.


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Sample Safety Induction Document - Duty of Care

This “Duty of Care” document is used by

other purchasers of internal corded window

coverings at the completion of safety

induction training for sales consultants &

installers.

All staff involved in the process to supply

corded internal window coverings need to

inform & educate all customers of our

companies & their own responsibilities to

work together to minimise the risks to small

children.


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– Valance Details

– Profiles


4. Cord Safety


6. Summary



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Common Problems, Causes & Solutions

Problem Possible Cause Possible Solution

Blinds too wide & installer can’t fit in

reveal

Common problem in units with rendered

walls

Measure top of window reveal to check

if narrower

Blind 6mm too short Handwriting not clear Print dimensions clearly on quote pad

Bottom bar too wide Catching skirting board or wall tiles at

bottom of the wall

Specify cut outs in the bottom of

venetian blinds up to 100mm wide

Timber blind sold at 2,560mm long &

can only make up to 2,400mm long

Sold outside specification Check maximum sizes when measuring

& consider joins to line up with window

mullion/frame

Centre light gaps does not line up with

window frame/mullions

Average of total width divided by 2 Measure width of each blind individually

Blinds hit window & door handles Blinds specified reveal fit Face fit to clear door handles or cut out

at side up to 100mm wide

Bedroom window light gaps Customer sensitive to light gaps Recommend flush fitting Roman blinds

or curtains


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– Valance Details

– Profiles


4. Cord Safety


6. Summary



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Venetian Blinds Review of This Modules Key Issues

Innovative Solutions to Add Value for your Customer

• Always assess customers budget/decorator goals

• Custom blind not ready made blind allows for a wide range of solutions

• Types of materials to suit living, bedroom, bathroom (wet) & commercial areas

• Various product options

– Material options

– Important information – stacking, weight, bottom bar sagging issues to avoid

– Control system options

– Colour combinations

– Headrail details

– Valance details

– Profiles

• Measuring guidelines for different types of windows

• Cord safety & ACCC legislation - very important where there are small children in homes

• Common problems


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– Valance Details

– Profiles


4. Cord Safety


6. Summary



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Knowledge & Learning Assessment Test Certificate of Achievement

Please answer the 20 questions on your test paper

10 mins. allowed

When you complete answering the questions we will

review the answers together as follows;

1. Exchange completed test papers with a colleague &

mark each others.

2. Add up the number of questions answered correctly &

divide by 20 to work out the score on the test paper.

3. Return marked papers to me after we finish checking

the results.


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