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INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS
Roman Shade
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Roman Shade
Installation Instructions
Thank you for purchasing your new Roman shade. 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 shade will fit
properly before beginning.
There are two installation options:
Inside mount—the shade is secured inside the window
opening with two or more screws, and hangs inside the
window opening.
Outside mount—the shade is secured with L-brackets to the
molding or wall above the window opening.
Getting Started
Remove the Roman shade from the packaging. Keep the
packaging until you have successfully installed the shade. Do not
unfold the shade yet; it is easier to install a shade that is
securely folded.
Tools Required
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
Sharp blade and masking into concrete or
brick)
tape (if shade is cords forward, outside mount)
Hardware
You will use the following for shade installation:
Inside mount—2" wood screws, cleat with 11⁄4" color-
matched screws
Outside mount—11⁄2" wood screws, 3" wood screws,
L-brackets, cleat with 11⁄4" color-matched screws
(Quantity of hardware included depends on width of shade.)
For outside mount, it is best to attach the L-brackets to wood
studs. If this is not possible, you will need to purchase special
fasteners (see illustration for examples).
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Step 2: Drill the Mounting Holes
Note: Be sure about the desired position of the shade before
drilling the mounting holes.
Using a 1⁄16" drill bit, drill pilot holes at the locations marked in
Step 1.
C e n t e r
Drilled Holes
Here are some helpful tips:
If you are using a special fastener, make sure it is designed to
support the weight of the 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 sufficient,
but it is best to pre-drill the holes.
Mounting the Shade
Inside Mount
Step 1: Mark the Mounting Holes
Position the shade as you want it to hang in the window,
with the front of the shade facing into the room. Center the
shade inside the window frame at the required depth.
Using an awl, mark the locations of the mounting holes through
the pre-drilled headrail holes.
Remove the shade.
Step 3: Mount the Shade
Place the shade in the position you selected in Step 1.
Align the shade with the drilled holes and make sure the
draw cords are free.
Install the shade using the 2" screws provided.
Step 4: Attach the Cord Cleat
For the cord cleat, choose a location that is close to the
shade, and a height that will be safe for children. Attach
the cord cleat to the wall using the two color -matched
screws provided.

Step 2: Drill the Mounting Holes
Note: Be sure about the desired position of the shade before
drilling the mounting holes.
Using a 1⁄16" drill bit, drill pilot holes at the locations marked in
Step 1.
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Safety
Step 3: Attach the L-Brackets
Attach the L-brackets to the wall or molding as shown, using the
11⁄2" screws.
Ensure that the L-brackets are level and evenly spaced before
attaching the shade.
Operating Your Shade
Raise or lower the shade to the desired height, and then
wrap the draw cord around the cord cleat to secure the
shade at that height.
All Roman shades feature knotted cords designed to protect
small children and pets from becoming entangled. When the
shades are raised, excess cord may hang within the reach of
children or pets. To prevent possible injury in these situations,
wrap excess cord around the cleat.
Outside Mount
Step 1: Mark the Mounting Holes
Position the shade as you want it to hang on the molding or wall
above the window opening. Make sure it is centered.
On the wall or molding, mark the positions where you will
install the L-brackets, 2" in from each side of the shade.
For wider shades, position the third L-bracket at or near
the center of the shade, making sure it does not interfere
with a screw eye. Mark the position. Make sure all L-
brackets are level and aligned.
Remove the shade.

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Step 3A: (Conditional for Cords Forward Shade)
Make Bracket Slits
If the shade is cords forward (the fabric falls off the back of
the headrail) and you are installing an outside mount, you
will need to make small slits in the shade fabric to insert the
mounting brackets. Put a piece of masking tape, about 11⁄₂"
long, on the face of the shade at each bracket location.
Measure the exact position for each bracket and mark a 1"
cutting line on the masking tape directly below the
underside of the headrail. Using a sharp blade, carefully
cut a 1" slit through the masking tape and the shade
fabric at each marked location.
Important: The slits must be placed exactly at the bottom
edge of the headrail. If they are too high or too low, the
shade fabric can bunch up or the cloth can rip.
Step 4: Attach the Shade
Place the shade on the L-brackets and push it back against
the wall or window frame. Center it, and make sure the
draw cord is not snagged and is freely available.
Using an awl, mark locations for the screws on the headrail.
Drill 1⁄16" pilot holes in the headrail, being careful not to drill
through the fabric on the top.
Attach the headrail to the L-brackets using the ³⁄₄" screws
provided.
Step 5: Attach the Cord Cleat
For the cord cleat, choose a location that is close to the
shade, and a height that will be safe for children. Attach
the cord cleat to the wall using the two color-matched
screws provided.
Caring for Your Shade
Your Roman shade will provide you with a lifetime of
beauty and pleasure with minimal care and cleaning.
Vacuum using brush or dust head attachment.
Dust lightly using a soft, clean cloth.
Dry clean your shade if it needs a more thorough cleaning.
Never immerse the shade in water or liquids of any type.
Troubleshooting
My shade will not raise or lower.
Check the draw cords. Make sure they are not caught on the
mounting L-brackets or screws.
When I pull the draw cord, only one side of the shade moves
up or down.
Make sure your shade is not caught on an
obstruction, such as a part of the window sill, crank,
or latch. or
Check to determine if any of the draw cords have become
untied or knotted accidentally.
Stock No. 21-01-50 12-15-04
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Claudia Buchanan
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