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Step by Step InstallationInstructions

Vertical Blinds

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Table of Contents

Step 1 - Getting Started . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3

Overview - Vertical Blinds expanded view . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4

Inside/Ceiling Mount Step 2 - Installing Valance, Dust Cover & Returns . . . . . . . . . 5 - 6

Step 3 - Mounting the Brackets . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7

Step 4 - Installing the Headrail (Track) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7

Outside /Wall Mount Step 2 - Mounting the Brackets . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8

Step 3 - Installing the Headrail (Track) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9

Step 4 - Installing Valance Returns . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10

All Mount Types Installing Vanes (Louvers) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11

Inserting Vanes into Stems . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11

PVC Vanes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11

Fabric Vertical Vanes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12

Removing the Vanes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12

Installing Cord Tensioner . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13

Installing Traversing Wand . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14

Operating the Blinds . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15

Troubleshooting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16

Care & Cleaning . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17

Safety . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17

Warranty . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Back Cover

A Smooth Set-UpWe want you to love your new window coverings and

that includes having a smooth installation experience. We

recommend saving this guide. If you encounter any difficulties

or questions, please reach out to us for help. It’s why we’re here.

Call us at 800.248.8888 for more info on installation.

We recommend you hold on to all packaging until your

window coverings are fully installed. Should something go

wrong (we strongly doubt it), we want any potential returns to

be a painless as possible.

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EverythingYou Need


First, make sure you have all the parts and tools required to install your shades.

ALL THE HARDWARE YOU’LL NEED: Pencil, screw-driver, ¼” nut driver, level, heavy scissors, and a drill with a 1⁄16” drill bit.

Then find wooden studs where you’ll want to attach the brackets; if you need to mount your shades to wallboard or plaster, use a secure fastener designed for hollow wall applications. For metal surfaces, pre-drill holes and use the included screws. For concrete, stone, brick, or tile surfaces, use a masonry drill and appropriate plugs, anchors, or screws.

It’s important when selecting a fastener to make sure it’s designed to support the weight of the shade. Follow the fastener manufacturer’s instruction from there on out.

Getting Started Vertical Blinds

2½"

2½"

Rail

For shadeStandard Railwidths of:Inside or Outside Mount Inside MountOutside MountUp to 40"222>40" to 72"334**>72" to 84"445**>84" to 120"5*56**

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Large RailUse this Number of Brackets:

EXTENSION BRACKET(OPTIONAL)

INSIDE MOUNTING CLIP

OUTSIDE MOUNTING BRACKET

VALANCE CLIP

SCREWS

PENCIL & SCREWDRIVER (NOT INCLUDED)

POWER DRILL & LEVEL(NOT INCLUDED)

OVERVIEWSTEP 1 - PARTS & TOOLS

HEAVY DUTY SCISSORS(NOT INCLUDED)

BRACKET & VALANCE CLIP CHARTQTY SHADE WIDTH

2 up to 41"3 411⁄8—81"4 811⁄8—121"5 1211⁄8—161"6 1611⁄8—192"

INSIDEMOUNTBRACKET CLIP TRACK

CARRIERS

VANES

TILT CHAIN

CORDTENSIONER

DUST COVER

VALANCE FRONT

VALANCE RETURN

OUTSIDEMOUNTING BRACKET


Installing the ValanceTurn the valance upside down and make a pencil mark in the center of the dust cover width and 2 1/4" from the back of the valance face. Drill a 1/16" pilot hole. Hold the valance at the top of the window opening and center it in the opening. For proper installation, a 3" depth is required on an inside mount valance. A minimum of 2" clearance is required from the window or wall to the back of the valance.

NOTE: The valance is designed to be approx. 1” wider than window opening.

Locate the pilot hole in the valance and mark its position on the window frame with a pencil.

Remove the valance and drill a 1/16" pilot hole in the window frame at the location of the pencil mark.

Place the mounting screw into the pilot hole of the valance dust cover. Align the two pilot holes (valance and window) and secure the screw almost tight for now. Rotate the valance as required so that the valance is square to the wall and tighten the screw securely.

STEP 2 - INSIDE & CEILING MOUNT STEP 2 - INSIDE & CEILING MOUNT

INSIDE MOUNT WITH VALANCE

VALANCEFACE

WINDOW

APPROX. 3"

2"MIN. 1"WALL

VALANCE DUST COVER

2 1/4” dust cover

valance face

VALANCEDUST COVER (UNDERSIDE)

2-21⁄4VALANCEFACE

DRILL PILOT HOLE IN VALANCE TO SECURE THE VALANCE TO THE CEILING.

Valance with Dust CoverNote: The valance is designed so that the face will extend beyond the window opening on each side. The dust cover is cut out on each end to allow the valance to protrude into the window opening at the desired depth.

cut outsInsert dust cover into window opening

mounting bracketvalance supportbracket

INSERTING DUST COVER INTO WINDOW OPENING CUT OUT

CUT OUTVALANCEFACE

VALANCEDUST COVER TOP

Valance ReturnsValance returns along with insert should be cut to desired length with heavy duty scissors. The valance return is then inserted into valance corner joiner and attached at each end of the valance.

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camlock valance mounting bracket

VALANCE RETURN

VALANCE FACE

DUST COVER

ROUND VALANCECORNER(OPTIONAL)

SQUARE VALANCECORNER


STEP 3 - INSIDE & CEILING MOUNT

Installing the Headrail (Track)Snap the headrail into place by inserting the edge of the headrail into the front edge of the mounting clip and rotating the back until the headrail snaps firmly into place.

Headrail mounting clip

MOUNTING CLIPHeadrail mounting clip

HEADRAIL

MOUNTINGCLIP

Mounting the BracketsPosition a mounting clip 3 inches from each end by first measuring and drilling a pilot hole through the valance into the ceiling or wall approximately 2-1/4" from the back of the valance face.

Place screws into mounting clips and install it securely. If you are installing into a hollow ceiling, you will need to purchase the appropriate hollow wall anchors. A screw in plain drywall or plaster will NOT provide a lasting installation.

Additional mounting clips should be equally spaced. If an odd number of mounting clips are required, remove the centering top valance screw and add a mounting clip.

Headrail

MOUNTING CLIP

MOUNTINGSCREW

FRONT

Headrail

MOUNTING CLIP

NUT & BOLT

EXTENSION BRACKET

STEP 3 - INSIDE & CEILING MOUNT

Mounting the BracketsMount the wall bracket so that the top of the bracket is 3/4” taller than the total height of blinds - this allows for clearance at the bottom (if your vertical blind is floor length).

Mount bracket at least 2” above door or window to allow for height of the bracket. Brackets should be mounted approximately 3” from each end of the headrail. Additional brackets should be equally spaced between end brackets.

After brackets are securely mounted to wall, position the mounting clip so the front of the clip is flush with the front of the wall bracket. Turn mounting clip on wall bracket sideways to allow easy access to the top screw hole in bracket. Secure the mounting bracket by tightening the nut and bolt.


STEP 4 - OUTSIDE/WALL MOUNT

Valance ReturnsValance returns along with insert should be cut to desired length with heavy scissors. The valance return is then inserted into valance corner joint and attached at each end of the valance.

The valance dust cover is then slid into valance clips.

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VALANCE RETURN

VALANCE FACE

DUST COVER

ROUND VALANCECORNER(OPTIONAL)

SQUARE VALANCECORNER

Installing the Valance ClipsSnap valance clips onto top of the headrail by setting front of clip retainer into front grooves of headrail first, then push down firmly on rear of valance clip until it snaps into place. Valance clips should be placed 4” from each end, remaining clips should be spaced evenly.

STEP 4 - OUTSIDE/WALL MOUNT

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VANE

VALANCE

1⁄4” to 1⁄2”

Allow adequate clearance between vanes and back of valance (1⁄4” to 1⁄2”).

Installing the Headrail (Track)Snap the headrail into place by inserting the edge of the headrail into the front edge of the mounting clip and rotating the back until the headrail snaps firmly into place.


MOUNTING CLIP


HEADRAIL

MOUNTINGCLIP

MOUNTINGBRACKET

HEADRAIL

VALANCE CLIP


ALL MOUNT TYPES

Installing the Vanes (Louvers)

Rotate louvers stems with chain so that vanes will be installed in the open position.

rotate stem toopen position

insert vaneinto stem

credit card

ROTATE STEM TO OPEN POSITION

TOP OF TRACK

STEM

PVC VanesPVC vanes are constructed of rigid vinyl with a louver stem hole punched in the top center of the vane. Vinyl vanes hang freely, no weights required.

Inserting Vanes into Stems

Insert slotted end of vanes into stem as far as it will go, then gently pull down, approximately 1⁄4” to ensure that it catches on hook. Be certain that hems on cloth vanes all face in the same direction.

rotate stem toopen position

insert vaneinto stem

credit card

STEM

VANE

ALL MOUNT TYPES

Removing the Vanes Vanes can be removed by inserting a credit card between the vane and the leg of the stem that has the hook on it.

Fabric Vertical VanesFabric vertical vanes are produced with sewn-in weights or inserted into a clear edge freehang groover also known as channel panel. Weights are not available with groover.

Sewn-in weights are solid and sewn into an open-sided pocket at the bottom of the vertical vane.

INSTALLING vanes

WARNING

ADVERTENCIA

Cords on window covering products present a potential strangulation hazard.

For child safety, consider cordless alternatives orproducts with inaccessible cords.

!

Las cuerdas y cadenas y persianas presentan un peligro de estrangulacion.

Para la seguridad de los ninos, considere alternativas sin cuerdas o productos con cuerdas y cadenas inaccesibles.

!

credit card

CREDIT CARD


INSTALLING TRAVERSING WAND

Wand Attachment

Press the link down into the traversing wand gear to fix in place

Then assemble the traversing wand to the link.

Finally, release the link by pulling upwards, otherwise function is limited.

INSTALLING CORD TENSIONER

Cord Tensioner InstallationYour window shade has arrived with the cord tensioner positioned near the head rail to comply with current child safety standards. The cord tensioner must be mounted and secured before the window shade will operate correctly.

To position the tensioner, grasp the screw hole and pull down to release the lock. Pull the cord through the tensioner until the tensioner is at the bottom of the cord loop.

NOTE: The cord tensioner MUST be installed to make the shade fully operational.

Please read the instructions included in the cord tensioner mounting hardware packet prior to installation. (included separately).

OUTSIDE MOUNTINSIDE MOUNTINSIDE MOUNT (no mounting bracket)

Mounting Bracket

Screw Hole

Mounting Bracket


TROUBLESHOOTINGOPERATING THE BLINDS

Standard Cord and Chain ControlPull the chain or beaded cord to rotate the vanes open and closed. Locate and pull the cord to traverse the vanes across the headrail.

Stacking will vary depending on the draw of the vertical (i.e. split draw, one way right, one way left).

Wand Control A single wand is attached to the lead carrier. Open the vanes by rotating and spinning the wand to rotate the vanes open and closed.

Pull the wand across the headrail/track to traverse the vanes.

PLEASE NOTE: For proper operation, the vanes must be rotated to the open position prior to traversing across the track. Traversing vanes while in a closed position may cause carrier damage to the blind.

PROBLEM SOLUTION1 Vanes will not rotate

completely closedOne or more vanes may be out of sync. Pull the rotation chain until the vanes have stopped rotating, then continue to pull chain until all vanes are aligned. NOTE: A loud clicking noise will be heard. This is normal and will not damage the headrail.

2 Vanes will not rotate 1. One or more vanes may be hitting the wall (outside mount), the floor (inside or outside mount) or the window (inside mount). Move the brackets to clear the obstruction.

2. One or more vanes may be hitting the valance. Move the valance out away from vanes.

3. All vanes should be overlapped on the same side. Manually adjust the vanes so the overlap is the same for all vanes.

3 Cord is hard to pull There is too much tension on the cord. Adjust the mounting of the tension device so the cord is taut but not tight.

4 Too much space (light gap) between idle end (end without chain and cord) and the first carrier

Check to see if there is a 3⁄8" spacer between the idle end and the first carrier. If so, carefully remove the 3⁄8" spacer from the pinion rod inside the headrail at the idle end. If there are multiple spacers, remove only one at a time.

5 Headrail sticks/jams half way across when traversing, but when pulled harder will finish traversing

Inside the headrail there is a small silver bead crimped on the cord. This bead may have become loose or lost its correct shape. Re-crimp the bead snugly to the cord keeping it as round as possible.

6 PVC vanes are clinging or sticking together

PVC vanes can sometimes get a static build up. Spray or wipe down vanes with an anti -static dryer sheet.


NOTESCARE & CLEANING/SAFETY

Care & CleaningThe vertical blind track can be lubricated annually with a light spray of a silicone-based lubricant. Please DO NOT use petroleum-based lubricants.

Safety First. Style Second To None™

Great style should never come at the cost of safety. Every Smith & Noble window treatment conforms strictly to today’s safety standards, including permanent tie-down devices and built-in cord stops. To protect young children and pets, there’s no better way to eliminate risk than to use one of our cordless products.

Child Safety

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Warranty Service

The enjoyment of your window coverings should be everlasting, which is why our products come with a limited lifetime warranty. The warranty applies to the original owner, requires a proof of purchase and covers defects in material or craftsmanship. Shades or blinds must have been properly installed. We reserve the right to determine if your window covering warrants a repair or a replacement. In need of warranty service? Call us at 800.248.8888 and we’ll arrange for a repair or replacement ASAP.

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