Fabritec designs L45 PLUS User manual

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DUO & MULTI LINK SYSTEMS
INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS
Thank you for purchasing your new Duo/Multi Link Systems.
They have been custom-made from the highest quality
materials to the dimensions you specied. With the proper
installation and care, it will provide you with many years of
beauty and trouble-free use.
Please read all instructions before you start so you will be
familiar with the overall process.
Make sure you measure your window to ensure the links,
clutches and shades will t properly before beginning.
Getting Started
Remove the clutch and shade from the packaging. Keep
the packaging until you have successfully installed the Duo/
Multi Link system, clutch and shade.
TOOLS REQUIRED
FASTENER NOTES
For outside mount, it is best to attach the bracket to wood
studs. If this is not possible, you will need to purchase special
fasteners (see illustration below for examples).
Here are some HELPFUL TIPS:
• If you are using a special fastener, make sure it is
designed to support the weight of the clutch and shade.
Follow the fastener manufacturer’s instructions carefully.
• When drilling into drywall or plaster, use a fastener
designed for hollow wall applications (see illustration).
• When drilling into concrete, stone, brick, or tile, use
appropriate plugs, anchors, or screws (not included).
• When drilling into metal, the included screws are sufcient.
Pre-drill ¹⁄₈” holes.
Molly Bolt Hollow Wall Anchor Anchor
DUO & MULTI LINK SYSTEMS
INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS
(for the L40, L40 PLUS and
L45, L45 PLUS SYSTEMS)
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»Duo Link
»Multi Link
• Pencil • Power Drill with the following bits:
• Awl - ¹⁄₁₆” Drill Bit
• Tape Measure - ¹⁄₄” Hex Driver
• Level - Standard Screwdriver
• Ladder or Stepstool - Masonry Drill Bit (if drilling into
• Putty Knife concrete or brick)

Illustrations, clockwise from top left:
Universal end brackets, Coupling/Center bracket, End caps,
Installation screws and Bead chain stops.
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STEP 2 - INSTALLING THE SHADES.
FOR THE MULTI LINK SYSTEM
a) Sort the shades by looking closely at the ends of the
shades. One of the shades will have a control end for the
lifting mechanism (either a MOTOR or CCO) on one side,
and a male coupler on the other.
The other shade will have an idler end on one side and
a female coupler on the other side. If using a three
shade application, one shade will have female coupler
on one end and a male coupler on the other end.
STEP 1 - INSTALLING THE BRACKETS.
Use a level to ensure a horizontal position. The end brackets
have a cross shaped hole and are universal. They can
be used on either side as well as for wall, ceiling or inside
installation. The coupling/center bracket(s) have a center hole.
The outside bracket to bracket should be 1³⁄₈” greater than
the sum of the cloth widths, plus ³⁄₈” for each space.
Example: Cloth width for shades are 24” x 2 shades = 48” plus
³⁄₈” for the space between the shades plus 1³⁄₈” for bracket
allowance = 49³₄” bracket to bracket.
BEFORE YOU BEGIN, VERIFY THAT YOU HAVE ALL THE NECESSARY
PARTS AND PIECES:
• PACKAGE - Contains two universal end brackets with a
cross shaped hole, center brackets (one only for the Duo
Link application, one or two for the Multi Link, depending
on the application), two end caps, two to four bead chain
stops, and six to eight installation screws.
Female coupler end
with at sides
Male coupler end
with at sides
STEP 2 - INSTALLING THE SHADES (CONTINUED).
FOR THE MULTI LINK SYSTEM
Note: On the shade with the idler end, remove the
transit clip. Save this clip as it will be reinstalled once the
installation is complete.
b) Begin by installing the rst shade with the control end. The
control end of this shade must be installed rst. Gently
slide the bracket pin into the middle of the cross shaped
hole of the end bracket, and pull down to lock in place.
c) Then depress the male coupler end in order to slide into
the center hole of the coupling bracket.
Note: This coupler has two at sides.
Transit Clip
Male coupler end with at sides
Inserted male coupler end

b) Begin by installing the shade with the male coupler
end. The control end of this shade must be installed rst.
Gently slide the bracket pin into the middle of the cross
shaped hole of the end bracket, and pull down to lock
in place.
c) Then depress the male coupler end in order to slide into
the center hole of the coupling bracket.
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STEP 2 - INSTALLING THE SHADES (CONTINUED).
FOR THE MULTI LINK SYSTEM
d) Next, install the second shade with the idler end. The idler
end of this shade must be installed rst. Place the cross
shaped idler end in the cross shaped hole.
e) Then depress the male coupler end of the control end
shade to ease the female end of the idler end shade
into place (a putty knife is helpful for this step) making
sure that the at sides of the female coupler line up with
the at sides of the male coupler.
See illustrations below.
f) If using a three shade application, the last shade will
need to be eased into place matching the female
coupler on one end of the shade with the male coupler
on the adjacent shades.
Remember to add the transit clip back when installation
is complete!
Completed
Multi LInk installation
STEP 2 - INSTALLING THE SHADES.
FOR THE DUO LINK SYSTEM
a) Sort the shades based on your order. Both of the shades
will have a control end for the lifting mechanism (either
a MOTOR or CCO) on one side. One shade will have
a male coupler on the end opposite the control end.
The other shade will have a round end female coupler
on the other side. See illustrations below.
Female coupler end
with round sides
Male coupler end
with at sides

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STEP 4 - ADD THE END CAPS FOR A FINISHED LOOK.
Note: The end caps cannot be used on an inside mount
installation.
STEP 5 - INSTALL THE P-CLIP (HOLDDOWN).
Depress the p-clip holddown and rmly attach to the wall.
DO NOT PULL THE BEAD CHAIN TAUT, as this will prevent the
bead chain from operating smoothly.
P-clip installed
STEP 2 - INSTALLING THE SHADES (CONTINUED).
FOR THE DUO LINK SYSTEM
d) Next install the shade with the female coupler end. The
control end of this shade must be installed rst. Gently
slide the bracket pin into the middle of the cross shaped
hole of the end bracket, and pull down to lock in place.
e) Then depress the male coupler end of the rst installed
shade to ease the female end of this shade into place (a
putty knife is helpful for this step).
STEP 3 - SET THE LOWER LIMIT/STOP POSITION.
Lower the shade to the desired long point. Then pinch the
bead chain at this point on the front of the clutch, and place
one of the bead chain stops here. One extra bead chain stop is
provided in case a change must be made.
If installing a Duo Link, this step will be necessary for both shades.
Completed
Duo LInk installation
pinch bead
chain here
Caring for your Duo & Multi LInk Systems,
Clutches & Roller shades
Your Duo or Multi Link systems, clutches and roller shades will
provide you with years of beauty and pleasure with minimal
care and cleaning.
• Vacuum using a brush or dust head attachment.
• Dust lightly using a soft, clean cloth.
• Never immerse the clutches or shades in water or liquids
of any type.
Call us at 800.828.2500 if you have any questions.
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