How to fit Freehanging and Skylight Pleated Blinds FREEHANGING PLEATED BLIND FITTING INSTRUCTIONS |
| Identify the type of bracket supplied (A) clip bracket or (B) turnbuckle
Fix two brackets to the ceiling or lintel using holes drilled at least 25mm (1") from the wall or window frame and at least 70mm (2.3/4") from each end of the blind. Any remaining brackets should be fixed equal between these first two brackets.
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| Face Fixing Bracket Identify the type of bracket supplied (C)turnbuckle
or (D) clip bracket.
Fix the brackets to the wall or window frame as closely as possible to the ceiling or lintel with the same spacing for top fixing brackets.
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| Side Fixing Brackets Fix one bracket Image (E) to the wall either side of the blind. Any remaining brackets top fix brackets should be fixed so the operating levers are spaced evenly between end brackets.
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Fitting the track - The blind must be fitted with the control cords at the front. Turn the levers on the brackets so that the two projections below the brackets line up with the slot in the top of the track. Locate these projections in the brackets into the track. Ensure that internal track cords are clear of the brackets and turn the levers towards the centre of the blind to lock the headrail in place. | Operating your Freehanging Pleated Blind - To lower the blind hold the control cord in a vertical position and pull it downwards slightly to release the cord locking mechanism . Keeping hold of the cord allow the blind to drop slowly to the desired position. Pull the cord away from the blind to lock the mechanism then release the cord. To raise the blind pull the cord until the blind is at the desired level and move the cord outwards to lock it in place. |
SKYLIGHT PLEATED BLIND FITTING INSTRUCTIONS |
| Fitting the brackets Fit the brackets to the top and bottom of the window openings following the instructions for the free hang blinds. Brackets should be fixed level with the positions from which the blind measurements were taken. |
Fitting the track Without removing the elastic bands Fix the top rails to the brackets at the top of the window. Support the lower rail and remove the two outside elastic bands. Turn this lower rail so that the cords wrapped around it unwind. Maintain sufficient tension to ensure that the cords do not slip off the end of the rail and become entangled. when the cords are fully unwrapped fix the lower rail into the remaining brackets.
The friction cords, which are at the outside of the blind, are connected by an internal spring. They have been adjusted to the correct length during manufacture. Fitting the lower track into the brackets stretches this spring and firm pressure must be used to locate the track into the brackets. If, for any reason, the friction cords are too loose or too tight they can be adjusted easily. Release the rail at the bottom of the opening and loosen the friction barrel which joins the cords to the spring. Re-position the friction barrel in the position which allows the middle rail to move up and down easily and remain in any position to which it is set when the bottom track is replaced in its brackets.
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Tensioning the Nylon Fabric Supports The ends of the nylon fabric supports are situated under the bottom rail of the blind. Each one is fitted with a barrel clamp. After the blind has been fitted into the brackets tighten each nylon support by undoing the screw on the clamp and pulling the nylon until it is taut. Re-tighten the clamp screw taking care not to cut the nylon support by over-tightening the screw. Push the clamp back under the bottom rail and continue until all the nylon supports have been tightened. |
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