3 Day Blinds ARCH Programming manual

Congratulations on the purchase of your new arch! Included
with your purchase is all of the hardware you will need to
successfully install your new arch. Please take a moment
to read through these instructions before starting.
ARCH ASSEMBLY &
Installation Instructions
1-800-590-SHOP I www.3day.com

Your wood arch requires some assembly. In your shipment you
should have received the following items:
NOTE: The number of items shipped is dependent on the size of the arch.
• PleaseDONOTremovethe
wood shims in the grooves of
each support until installation
is complete. These shims are
necessary to keep the wood
supports from splitting during
installation
Please make sure that you have the following:
 •Steeltapemeasure
 •PowerDrilland1/16”DrillBit(forstandalonearchesonly)
 •FlatheadandPhillipsscrewdriver
 •Pencil
 •Level(foroutsidemount)
 •Awl(ortoolforstartingascrewhole)
Includedarethescrewsneededforanormalinstallation.Depending
on the mounting surface, fasteners other than the screws provided
may be required. Wall board and plaster require the use of anchors
suchasexpansionortogglebolts.Bricks,tileandstoneneed
special plugs and drill bits. Wood should always be pre-drilled to
avoid splitting.
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VerticalSupports
Screws
ArchBottomRail
1 1/4”DrywallScrew
#8 x 3/4”
#6 x 1/2”
Shim
WoodSlats

arch aSSeMBLY
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The wood arch is intended to be installed with the slats angled down
toward the window. This provides for maximum light control and will
keep the sun’s rays from damaging furniture and carpet. You will be
unable to install a stand alone arch with the slats angled in the
opposite direction.
WARNING: 3DayBlindsrecommendsthatyoufollowthese
instructions carefully. If you fail to attach the arch to a window sill
or wood blind support brackets, the arch could be dislodged and
fall from the window. This could result in damage to property. It
could also seriously harm people and/or animals.
 • Removethearchcomponents
from their protective wrapping.
  DONOTremovetheshims
located in the grooves.
 • Attachtheverticalsupportsto
the bottom rail using a Phillips
screwdriver and the #8 x 3/4”
screws. The vertical supports
are numbered starting at 1 and
correspond to the same number
written inside the groove on the
  bottomrail.Becarefulnotto
over-tighten the screws, as this
may crack the vertical supports.
Make sure the screws are flush
with the face of the bottom rail
and all vertical supports are
facing the same direction.

 • Removeanddiscardthewood
shim located at the top of center
vertical support. Insert the top
slat into the center vertical
support, making sure the slat is
centered on the support, using
the blue tape on the slat as a
guide.
 • Securethetopslattothecenter
vertical support using a Phillips
screwdriver and the 1 1/4”
  drywallscrew.Removetheblue
tape when finished.
If you are installing just an arch without a blind below it, proceed to
“SandAloneArchInstallation”.Ifyouareinstallinganarchoveranew
blind,proceedto“ArchOverANewBlindInstallation”.
Ifyouareinstallinganarchoveranexistingblind,proceedto“Arch
OverAnExistingBlindInstallation”.
•Thearchbottomrailcontains2pre-drilledholes.Positionthearch
bottom rail in the window sill 1/8” back from the front edge. Make
sure the slats slope down toward the glass.
• Usingadrillwitha1/16” drill bit and using the pre-drilled holes as
a guide, drill 2 pilot holes into the window sill. If a drill is unavailable,
use a finish nail to start a pilot hole.
• Arrangetheremainingindividualwoodslatsinorderaccordingto
 size(largetosmall).
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arch InSTaLLaTIon

  • Usingalevel,holdthepartially
completed arch to the correct
position inside or outside the
window to determine where the
2” wood blind mounting
brackets will be placed for both
   thearchandtheblind.Usinga
pencil, draw a small line on the
wall under the arch bottom rail
at both ends of the arch to
establish where the 2” wood
blind ounting brackets will be
attached.
• Attachthebracketsasshowninthebottomblind’sInstallation
 Instructions.Continuebelowto“ArchOverAnExistingBlind
Installation”.
  • Startingatthetopofthearch
insert slats leaving enough
room for securing mounting
screws into the bottom rail
   (leaveoutapproximately4-8
   slatsfornow).
  • Attachthearchbottomrailto
the window sill using the 1 1/4”
drywall screws.
  • Removeanddiscardthewood
shims located in the bottom
groove of each vertical arch
support.
  • Continueinsertingtheremaining
wood slats to create the
completed arch.
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NOTE: If there is an existing blind in the brackets, remove the blind
before proceeding with the following step.
  • Positionthearchbottomrail
over the 2” wood blind
mounting brackets. The front
edge of the arch bottom rail
should be flush with the front
top edge of the bracket. The
bottom rail should be centered
   in/overthewindow.Usinga
pencil, mark two screw holes
through the bracket onto the
underside of the arch bottom
   rail.Repeatfortheothersideof
the arch.
• Removethearchfromthewindowcasing.Usingadrillwith1/16”
drill bit or an awl, make a small pilot hole at each pencil mark not
more than 1/16” deep.
• Arrangetheremainingindividualwoodslatsinorderaccordingto
 size(largetosmall).
• Removeanddiscardthewoodshimslocatedinthebottomgroove
of each vertical arch support.
  • Startingatthetopofthearch
insert the remaining slats.
  • Placethearchontopofthe
mounting brackets and attach
the arch to the brackets using a
Phillips screwdriver and the
#6 X 1/2inch screws by
screwing from the underside of
the brackets into the underside
of the arch bottom rail.
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Caring for your arch is very easy. Periodic vacuuming with a soft brush
attachment is suggested. To dust the blinds, use a lamb’s wool duster
orasoftcleanclothtoavoidscratchingthenish.DONOTsponge
clean or use abrasive household cleansers. Corrosive chemicals may
stainordamagetheblind.3DayBlindsalsooffersproducts
specicallydesignedtosafelyandquicklycleanourproducts.See
showroom for details.
care & cLeanInG

3DayBlinds,Inc.,willrepairorreplaceanypartofthewindowcovering
found to be defective in materials or workmanship at no cost to you.
This warranty is limited to the original consumer purchaser of the
window covering. There is no time limit to our warranty. This warranty
does not apply to any defect caused by improper installation, alteration,
abuse, misuse or exposure to excess moisture. This warranty does not
cover normal wear and tear such as the natural deterioration of fabric
and changes in color that take place over time. This warranty does not
coverproductsthatexceed3DayBlinds’sizerecommendations.To
obtainservice,bringtheproduct(s)inquestiontoany3DayBlinds
showroom with this warranty and your purchase invoice. This warranty
gives you specific legal rights and you may also have other rights
which vary from state to state.
YoungchildrencanSTRANGLEin
cord and bead chain loops. They
can also wrap cords around their
necksandSTRANGLE.
• Alwayskeepcordsandbeadchains
out of children’s reach.
 • Movecribs,playpens,andother
furniture away from cords and bead
chains. Children can climb furniture
to get to cords.
 • Donottiecordstogether.Makesure
cords do not twist together and create
a loop.
LIMITed LIFeTIMe warranTY
Part#00001-076-000/00001-076Rev10-06©CopyrightOctober2006
3DayBlinds,INC.
1-800-590-SHOP I www.3day.com
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