CBM 3.5 Vertical Blinds User manual

3.5” Vertical Blinds
Installation Instructions
Tools Needed: Cordless drill with #8 Robertson drive attachments, standard at head screwdriver, tape measure & pencil.
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CBM Vertical Blinds: Your blind package contains brackets & screws for mounting the blind in any position on the window. The
package should display a label that species the corresponding room name and window opening number as well as the mount
option (inside/exact/outside).
Parts Included: Installation brackets, valance return clips & installation screws.
1A - Inside Mount/Inside Window Frame Installation: For inside mount vertical blinds, the groover valance must be installed
before installing the brackets. Use the holes on the valance to line it up on the window sill. Then position the brackets on the
mounting surface, approximately 6”from each end of the track, and at least 1-3/4”from the back of the window frame. Then mount
the bracket using one screw per bracket.
1B - Outside Mount/Outside Window Frame Installation: For outside mount vertical blinds, the groover valance is installed after
installing the track and vanes. First, mark the position of the track. Clip one vane to a carrier and place track and vane over the open-
ing to be covered. Make sure to leave at least 1/2”clearance below the vanes. Then mark the position of the track. Second, mark the
position of the brackets. Make a mark 1/4” above the rst mark (allowing room for the bracket head) for the brackets. We highly
recommend using a level for this step. Finally, mount the L-shaped brackets using two screws per bracket.
Note: When more than two brackets are supplied, position the additional brackets evenly between the two end brackets.
2. Fitting the track into brackets: Insert the front panel of the bracket inside the top groove of the track. Then push the back up
till it snaps into the bracket.
Track
Track
1A - Inside or ceiling mount bracket installation 1B - Outside or wall mount bracket installation
Outside or wall mount brackets Inside or ceiling mount brackets Square return clips Installation screws
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3. Aligning/realigning the vane carriers: Before installing the vanes into the carriers, it is important to make sure the carriers are
properly aligned as shown in the gure below. Follow these steps to align the carriers,
a) Pull the chain until the carriers stop rotating. The carriers should turn together and face the same direction.
b) If some carriers seem to be misaligned, continue pulling the chain until you hear the cranking sound of the clutch operating.
Keep pulling or turning until the misaligned carriers are automatically adjusted.
4. Installing the vanes: Before installing the vanes, please make sure that the carriers are positioned correctly. Then insert the
vanes into the carriers. Make sure all the vanes are facing the same direction (gure 4.1). To remove the vanes: First remove the
carriers to the open position as illustrated in gure 4.2, then slide a card between the vane and carrier clip to open the carrier
suciently and remove the vane.
5. Installing the tension device (recommended): Unwrap the tension device and remove the adhesive tape. Remove the front
cover (5.1). Fasten two screws to the frame or to the wall to anchor the tension device (5.2). Place the front cover on the installed
tension device and press it until it locks (5.3).
5. Cleaning: Dust the blinds using a feather duster or a moist cloth. Using a mild and diluted detergent is also okay. DO NOT use
any chemicals or degreasers to clean the surface of the vanes, as they may cause fading or discolouration.
WARNING/MISE EN GARDE
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, play pens, 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 creat a loop.
For more safety information: 1-866-662-0666.
long arm
short arm
Card
Vane
4.1 Installing the vanes 4.2 Removing the vanes
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5.1 Removing the front cover 5.2 Securing the tension device 5.3 Locking the front cover