Betta CHAIN & CORD ROMAN BLINDS User manual

INSTALLATION GUIDE
CHAIN & CORD ROMAN BLINDS
Please Note: These instructions should be read thoroughly before installing.
This is a guide to assist in the installation and care of your blinds. Betta Blinds & Awnings does not guarantee the accuracy of
the information contained in this guide. We recommend an experienced expert installer to rely upon their own skills. This is
based on general knowledge concerning the assembly, materials and working process of the blinds, which is known to us at the
time of printing this guide, consequently, is subject to change and Betta Blinds & Awnings specifically reserves the right to
change this guide without notification.
⬧The person installing a corded internal window covering must attach a label to the corded window covering containing the
name and contact details of the person or company responsible for the installation.
⬧ They also must ensure that any warning label or swing tag supplied with the corded window covering remains attached to the
cord.
We recommend the use of the following Tools: Steel measuring tape, Carpenter’s level, Power or battery drill & bits, Flat blade
and Phillips head screwdrivers
The following should be included for each Roman Blind ordered:
Installation brackets
(Number of brackets is based on 200mm from each end plus 1 bracket per 800mm based on track width)
Installation gloves
We recommend clean, soft cotton gloves (or the rubber gloves supplied) be worn to avoid marking the fabrics
when installing and handling fabric blinds.
Since different screws are required to suit different fixing applications, we do not supply screws. Please ensure you use the correct screws
for mounting to the desired application, for example Gyprock, timber, concrete, brick, steel, or aluminium.
The most important procedure in installing these blinds is to be sure that the correct anchorage method has been used so that
the mounting area (i.e., wall or architrave) is able to support the weight of the blind and its operation.
Brick or Rendered Surfaces Warning: Make sure drilling is no closer than 25mm from edge of surfaces as the brick or
render may chip or break out.
INSTALLATION
1. Check the marked width and drop sizes as indicated on the packaging against your original order.
2. Each blind is marked to indicate the room location, as per your order form, to assist in establishing the correct fitting location
of multiple blind orders.
3. If all is correct layout the blinds at their location and remove protective packaging.
4. Remove the supplied installation brackets from their packaging.
5. Untangle the operating chain or cords from the shipping position.
6. Ensure the blind has brackets to suit the application, either face fix or reveal.
7. Level mounting is critical to the correct operation of the blind (use a spirit level).
8. Fix the required brackets in the necessary positions of equal spacing to accommodate load bearing distribution. (200mm
from each end plus 1 bracket per 800mm based on track width)
9. Betta Blinds supplies mounting brackets only, and where appropriate the child safety devices.
10. Once the brackets have been installed and levels checked the blind is ready to be installed into the brackets.
11. Before going any further if pelmet required, please see fitting pelmets section below.
12. CORD OPERATION: Install the blind tracking by placing the front section of the headtrack into the allocated and matching
clip end, lift the rear section of the headtrack into the bracket until it locks in. If correctly installed it will click when locked
firmly in place. Check that each clip is secure in place before moving to the next.
13. To lock the cord and hold the fabric in the raised position move the cord to one side of the blind. To release and lower the
fabric pull cord gently to take the weight and move cord to opposite side of the blind. It is important when lowering the blind
that the cord is supported and lowered gently. (Never let it fall without supporting the weight with the cord.)
14. The child safety cleat for cord lock romans must always be used when the blind is in the raised position.

CHAIN OPERATION:
15. After installing, draw the blind up and down twice by pulling the operating cord or chain, this will settle the blind after
transporting. Check the mechanism’s operation and make sure the fabric is not rubbing against any obstacles. This can
damage the blind if left untreated.
Chain Drive Romans: rotate the chain to raise and lower the blind; fix the chain tension device to the architrave or reveal.
NOTE: For the first weeks have the customer take the tension off the back cords to allow the fabric to drop. You do this by
winding the blind fully down and then keep winding for another half a turn, this will take the tension off the back cords. See
settling time note below.
16. It is important when using this blind that it is operated carefully to prolong the life of the product and maintain the warranty
period.
NOTE: If the blind has rear aluminium battens the fabric may appear to hang shorter than required after first installing.
However, these battens allow for the fabric to drop after a few days. This factor has been taken into consideration when the
blinds were manufactured. Please see settling time note below.
Raising and Lowering the Blind
1. After installing using the chain or cord, draw the blind up and down twice to settle the blind after transporting and to also
check that the fabric is not rubbing against any obstacles. This can damage the blind if left untreated.
2. The chain should never be pulled on an angle, just straight up or down in a vertical motion. This stops fabric being
damaged, limits noise, and allows blind to lift evenly.
3. Install the child safety device or cleat by ensuring the chain is tangle free and then mounting to the desired location keeping
the chain in a straight line down from the control mechanism. Use screw to fix each cleat or tensioning device in a place that
is out of reach of children. Never secure these devices with materials that fail when a load is placed on them, such as
double-sided tape or glue.
4. The appropriate tension required on the chain can be achieved by pulling down firm and then releasing that tension by
approximately 5mm. Most importantly the chain must not be able to form a loop with a circumference equal to or greater
than 220mm, as per the child safety legislation. See over page for further Children’s safety information as per Trade Practice
–Consumer Product Safety Standard –Corded Internal Window Coverings) Regulations 2010 (2010 No.212).
Fabric, Linea Valance & Woodlook Pelmets for Cord Roman Blinds
Face Fit
These brackets come as one.
Plastic/Aluminium “U” bracket
1. Evenly space and snap the plastic/aluminium “U” bracket on the top of the roman track with even load bearing distribution.
The end brackets should be mounted no further than 50mm from the end of the blind. Make sure pelmet brackets do not
interfere with roman headbox mounting brackets.
2. Check that all brackets are straight.
3. For Linea or Woodlook pelmets attach returns using the small “L” bracket supplied. Be careful not to break Linea pelmets
when pushing the “L” brackets into place as they can be a tight fit.
4. After installing the headbox snap the plastic clasp into the grooves at the back of the pelmet until they click into place.
Working from one side to the other. Check that each plastic clasp is secure in place before moving to the next.
Reveal Fit
These brackets come as one - Plastic/Aluminium “L” bracket
1. Evenly space and screw the plastic “L” brackets along the upper reveal of the window/door for load bearing distribution. The
end brackets should be mounted no further than 50mm from the end of the blind. The plastic bracket should be in line with
the front face of architrave. This bracket can move in or out to find the correct position. Make sure pelmet brackets do not
interfere with track mounting brackets.

2. Check that all brackets are straight.
3. After installing the headbox snap the plastic clasp into the grooves at the back of the pelmet until they click into place.
Working from one side to the other. Check that each plastic clasp is secure in place before moving to the next.
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Maintenance and cleaning
Regularly remove surface dust gently with a clean dry soft cloth, feather duster or soft brush or wipe with a dry sponge.
Recommended cleaning agent is mild detergent in lukewarm water. Stains and smudges can be removed with lukewarm water
and neutral soap on a sponge. The sponge should be squeezed almost dry. Fabric may be sponged but severe rubbing should
be avoided. White spirits may be used for spot cleaning; methylated spirits (ethanol) and dry-cleaning solvent (Perc) must not be
used. If commercial spot cleaners are used, then instructions regarding testing of an inconspicuous area should be followed. For
any cleaners used, first test and allow to dry on an inconspicuous area to ensure compatibility. For removing small marks an art
gum eraser can be used with light rubbing.
Please note that all fabrics fade from UV exposure. If blinds are left up for a long time without being pulled down regularly, all
fabrics will fade unevenly. Fabric will fade evenly if blinds are down during the day, getting even UV exposure. When fading
occurs in that instance, it is even across the entire fabric and is not noticeable.
Professional ultrasonic cleaning can be undertaken by specialist cleaning businesses.
Warranty
Betta Blinds guarantee the quality on all our specified fabrics free from defects for one (1) year from date of purchase. All fabrics
manufactured by Betta Blinds are cut using Ultrasonic or Aeronaut Fabric Cutting Technology, this is essential for cutting square
and to aid the elimination of fabric fray. Due to this technology, we can guarantee our fabrics against fault of manufacture.
Betta Blinds guarantee the quality on all our blind components free from defects and/or failure for five (5) years from the date of
purchase.
The guarantee on Betta Blinds products does not cover defects or damage caused by accidents, alterations, misuse, abuse,
wear and tear or failure to comply with cleaning and maintenance instructions. Betta Blinds does not warranty the fading of
fabrics and timbers caused by direct and/or indirect sunlight. Under the guarantee Betta Blinds shall not be liable or responsible
for incidental or consequential damages or any other direct or indirect damage, loss, cost, expense or fee.
PLEASE NOTE: SETTLING TIME: All Roman Blinds and Panel Glides with Aluminium Battens settle out after installation. The weight
of the fabric, size of the blind and environmental factors all effects the extent to which a blind will settle. As this process is somewhat
unpredictable the final drop of the blind may vary by up to +/- 10mm. Blinds may take 4-8 weeks of hanging to allow fabric to drop to the
required length. Blinds can drop up to 20-40mm after hanging.
CHILDREN’S SAFETY REGULATIONS:
⬧To avoid creating a possible strangulation hazard for children, the corded internal window covering must be installed in such a way
that a loose cord cannot form a loop 220mm or longer at a height of less than 1,600mm above floor level.
⬧No part of a cord guide may be installed lower then 1,600mm above floor level unless, the cord guide will remain firmly attached to a
wall or structure specified in the installation instructions when subjected to tension force of 70 N applied in any direction for 10 seconds
and the cord is sufficiently secured or tensioned to prevent the formation of a loop 200mm or longer.
⬧If a cord guide is installed lower than 1,600 above floor level it must be designed to prevent a child from being able to remove the
cord.
⬧If a cleat is used to secure the cord it must be at least 1,600mm above floor level because a child is capable of unwinding a cord
from a cleat.
⬧The person installing a corded internal window covering must attach a label to the corded window covering containing the
name and contact details of the person or company responsible for the installation.
⬧ They also must ensure that any warning label or swing tag supplied with the corded window covering remains attached to
the cord.