Kirsch Vertical Blinds Series User manual

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Vertical Blinds Collection
Installation Instructions
GETTING STARTED
Product View ................................................................................................................................................................ 1
Tools and Fasteners Needed ....................................................................................................................................... 2
INSTALLATION
Installation Overview ................................................................................................................................................... 2
Valance Assembly ......................................................................................................................................................... 3
Mount the Installation Brackets — Inside Mount ..................................................................................................... 5
Mount the Installation Brackets — Outside Mount ................................................................................................. 6
Install the Vanes ........................................................................................................................................................... 7
Attach the Universal Cord Tensioner (Cord Loop Units Only) ................................................................................ 8
Cord Adjustment (Cord and Chain Only) .................................................................................................................. 8
OPERATION
Blind Operation ............................................................................................................................................................. 9
CARE
Removing the Headrail (If Necessary) ..................................................................................................................... 10
Removing the Vanes (If Necessary) .......................................................................................................................... 10
Cleaning Procedures .................................................................................................................................................. 10
CHILD SAFETY ............................................................................................................................................................ 11
Warning ....................................................................................................................................................................... 11
Cord Loop Shades ...................................................................................................................................................... 11
WARRANTY ................................................................................................................................................................. 12
Rev. A 9/3/19

1
GETTING STARTED
Product View
Outside Mount
A
djustable Bracket
Inside Mount
Mounting Clip
Headrail
Cord and
Wand Control
System
Vanes

2
GETTING STARTED
Thank you for purchasing the Kirsch®Vertical Blinds Collection. With proper installation, operation, and care, your new shades will
provide years of beauty and performance.
Please thoroughly review this instruction booklet and the enclosed packing list before beginning the installation.
Tools and Fasteners Needed
■ Flat blade and Phillips screwdrivers
■ Level (laser level is recommended)
■ Measuring tape and pencil
■ Power drill,
3
⁄ 32 ” drill bit, and
1
⁄ 4 ” hex drive
In addition, you will need fasteners designed to work with your specific mounting surface(s).
■ #6 Hex Head Screws (Provided). Two 1
1
⁄ 2 " screws are provided per installation bracket.
■ Speed Nuts and Screws (Provided). Extension brackets come with speed nuts and screws.
Installation Overview
➤ The number of installation brackets required varies depending on the
shade width, as shown in the table.
Mounting Types and Window Terminology
If the installation brackets are mounted correctly, the rest of the installation process follows easily. To prepare for this important
first step, review the mounting types and basic window terminology illustrated below.
■ Refer to the appropriate page below based on your order:
➤ If your Blind has a Valance — Page 3
➤ Inside Mount — Page 5
➤ Outside Mount — Page 6
Speed Nuts
and Screws
(Provided with Each
Extension Bracket)
#6 x 1
1
⁄ 2 "
Hex Head Screws
(Provided)
Blind
Width
Brackets
Required
15" – 48" 2
48
1
/ 8 " – 72" 3
72
1
/ 8 " – 96" 4
96
1
/ 8 " – 120" 5
120
1
/ 8 " – 144" 6
144
1
/ 8 " – 168" 7
168
1
/ 8 " – 192" 8
192
1
/ 8 " – 216" 9
216
1
/ 8 " – 240" 10
240
1
/ 8 " – 264" 11
264
1
/ 8 " – 288" 12
288
1
/ 8 " – 300" 13
Collectively, the sill and
jambs are called the
“window casement.”
Molding (or Wall)
Head Jamb
Sill (or Floor)
Jamb Jamb
Inside Mount
Blinds fit within
window opening.
Outside Mount
Blind mounts outside
window opening.

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INSTALLATION
INSTALLATION
Valance Assembly
Please refer to the section below for your valance type.
If you didn’t order a valance, proceed to “Mount the Installation Brakets - Inside Mount” on page 5 or
“Mount the Installation Brakets - Outside Mount” on page 6 based on the mounting option ordered.
Dust Cover Valance Assembly
Single-Tiered Closed Corner
■ Cut a fabric insert for the valance and each valance return 1” longer at each end than the valance and valance return width.
■ Center the fabric insert in the valance and wrap the excess on each side around to the back of the valance.
■ At one end, hold the fabric insert in place with a corner clip.
■ At the opposite end, pull the fabric insert tight and secure it in place with another corner clip.
■ Center each valance return fabric insert and wrap the excess on each side around to the
back of the valance return.
■ Attach the valance return to the valance using the already attached corner clip.
■ At the opposite end of the valance return, pull the fabric insert tight and secure it in
place with a valance return clip.
■ Repeat the previous 4 steps for the other valance return.
IMPORTANT: Vinyl inserts should be cut flush with the ends of the valance and valance
returns. Secure vinyl in place with the corner clip and valance return clips.
Proceed to “Mount the Installation Brakets - Inside Mount” on page 5 or
“Mount the Installation Brakets - Outside Mount” on page 6 based on the mounting option ordered.
Single-Tiered Open Corner (Fabric Only)
■ Cut a fabric insert long enough to wrap around the corner and over the entire
return plus at least 1” excess at each end.
■ Attach the corner clip and valance returns.
■ Insert the fabric into the valance, wrap it through the corner clip and into the valance
return.
IMPORTANT: Leave extra fabric at the other end of the fabric insert to be able to
wrap around the other valance return.
■ Wrap excess fabric around the end of the valance return and secure it with a
valance return clip.
■ Repeat steps 3 and 4 for the other valance return.
Proceed to “Mount the Installation Brakets - Inside Mount” on page 5 or
“Mount the Installation Brakets - Outside Mount” on page 6 based on the mounting option ordered.
Corner
Clip
Valance
Return
V
alance
Valance Return
Clip
Fabric
Insert
Corner
Clip
Valance
Return
Valance
Fabric
Insert
Valance Return
Clip

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INSTALLATION
INSTALLATION
Single-Tiered Round Corner
■ Install the round valance corners onto each end of the valance.
■ Install the valance returns onto each end of the round valance corners.
■ Cut the fabric insert 4” longer than the total length of the valance plus both returns.
NOTE: Vinyl inserts should be cut flush with the ends of the valance returns. Secure vinyl in place
with the valance return clips.
■ Place the fabric insert into the clear lips of the valance, continuing around the molded valance
corner and through the valance return.
■ Wrap excess fabric around the end of the valance return and secure it with a valance return clip.
■ From the other end of the fabric insert, pull the fabric tight, repeating the previous 2 steps.
■ Attach the clear corner caps onto the valance corners, top and bottom.
■ Use a #4 1/2” screw to secure each valance return onto the dust cover valance surface.
Proceed to “Mount the Installation Brakets - Inside Mount” on page 5 or
“Mount the Installation Brakets - Outside Mount” on page 6 based on the mounting option ordered.
Round Valance
Corner
Valance
Return
Valance
Fabric
Insert
Clear Corner
Caps
Valance
Return Clip
Dust
Cover

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INSTALLATION
INSTALLATION
Mount the Installation Brackets — Inside Mount
■ Mark 2” to 4” in from each jamb. Measure and mark the underside of the dust cover, if ordered.
➤ If more than two installation brackets came with your order, space additional bracket(s) evenly in 24” to 30” intervals
between the end brackets and mark their location. Mount into wood whenever possible.
IMPORTANT: Allow ½” clearance between vane and window.
Install Mounting Clips
■ Drill the screw holes using a 3∕32” drill bit.
WARNING: Product is heavy. Mount into wood/metal studs or into concrete with
concrete anchors. Drywall anchors are not recommended.
➤ If you did not order a valance, drill directly into the ceiling/head jamb.
➤ If you ordered a dust cover valance, drill through the rear groove of the dust cover
valance then into the ceiling/head jamb.
■ Attach the mounting clip using the screws provided.
➤ Hold the valance in position, the screw will go (through the valance, if ordered)
into the ceiling/head jamb.
■ Center the headrail underneath the mounting clips.
■ Tilt the headrail and insert it into the front edge of the mounting clips.
Pull forward, then roll the headrail back toward the rear of the blind.
Push up and snap into place.
Proceed to “Install the Vanes” on page 7.
2 to 4" 2 to 4"
30" Maximum 30" Maximum
Rear
Groove
Dust Cover
Valance
Mounting
Screw
Mounting
Clip
Mounting
Clip
Side
View
Wall
Ceiling/Head Jamb
21/4"
41/4"
Valance
(Optional)
1/2"
Vane
31/2"
Tilt and
Pull F
orward
Roll Back
Rear Tab
Vertical Track Headrail
Push Up

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INSTALLATION
INSTALLATION
Mount the Installation Brackets — Outside Mount
■ Mark 2” to 4” in from each jamb.
➤ If more than two “L” installation brackets came with your order, space additional bracket(s) evenly in 24” to 30” intervals
between the end brackets and mark their location. Mount into wood whenever possible.
➤ Adjust mounting clips to allow 1/2” clearance between the vane and the wall (i.e. 21/4” for 31/2” vane).
■ Drill the screw holes using a 3∕32” drill bit.
WARNING: Product is heavy. Mount into wood/metal studs or into concrete with concrete anchors. Drywall anchors
are not recommended.
■ Attach the brackets using the screws provided.
■ Center headrail underneath mounting clips.
■ Tilt the headrail and insert it into the front edge of the mounting clip. Pull and roll the headrail up toward the rear of the blind
and snap into place.
2 to 4" 2 to 4"
30" Maximum 30" Maximum
Tilt and
Pull F
orward
Roll Back
Vertical Track Headrail
Push Up
Rear
Tab

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INSTALLATION
INSTALLATION
■ If a valance is included, “snap” on a valance hanger next to each “L” bracket.
■ Center the valance in relationship to the headrail and slide it into the valance hangers.
Install the Vanes
■ Determine the desired light/view direction.Rotate the vane hooks so the slot between the long and the short prong is facing
you.
■ Push the vane into the hook until it “snaps” into place.
Mounting
Clip
“L” Bracket
Side
View
Wall
Valance Hanger
Valance
(Optional)
31/2"
21/4"
1/2"
41/4"
Vane
Finished
Side
Top View
Finished
Side
Light Diffusion
into Room
Light Diffusion
into Room
Light Source (Sun)
Light Source (Sun)
Short
Prong
Long
Prong
Carrier

8
INSTALLATION
INSTALLATION
Attach the Universal Cord Tensioner (Cord Loop Units Only)
Before doing anything, you must first slide the cord tensioner to the bottom of the cordloop.
■ Insert a small screwdriver, punch, or awl through the screw hole at the bottom of the cord
tensioner.
■ Move the screw hole down to the indicator line to release the safety mechanism.
■ Slide the cord tensioner down to the bottom of the cordloop.
■ Attach the cord tensioner according to the instructions provided with the Universal Cord
Tensioner Installation Kit.
WARNING: It is imperative that the cord tensioner be properly secured to the wall or window frame to
reduce children’s access to the cord loop. Young children can strangle in cord loops. They can also wrap cords
around their necks and strangle.
CAUTION: The unit will not operate properly unless the cord tensioner is secured. A Universal Cord Tensioner
Installation Kit has been included with your unit. Follow the instructions in the kit to correctly secure the cord
tensioner.
Cord Adjustment (Cord and Chain Only)
To reduce cord length on a Side Draw Blind:
■ Open the blind.
■ Release the cord tensioner by removing the screws.
■ Locate the cord knot in the front of the lead carrier.
■ Pull the cord to the desired length.
■ Tie a double knot.
■ Re-install the cord tensioner with the screws.
■ Test for proper cord tension.
■ Cut the excess cord.
To reduce cord length on Center Draw Blinds:
■ Release the cord tensioner by removing the screws.
■ Place the blind in the closed position.
■ Locate the cord ends in the front of the lead carrier.
■ Select the cord knot that adjusts the cord length only; if carrier movement is observed, select the other cord.
CAUTION: Cutting the wrong cord will cause irreparable damage.
■ Pull the cord to the desired length.
■ Tie a double knot.
■ Re-install the cord tensioner with the screws.
■ Test for proper cord tension.
■ Cut the excess cord.
Indicator
Line
Universal
Cord
Tensioner
Side Draw Carriers
in the Open P
osition
Cord Knot
Center Draw Carriers
in the Closed P
osition
Cord Knot

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INSTALLATION
OPERATION
Blind Operation
Cord and Chain Operated
■ Traversing. Use the pull cords attached to the cord tensioner to open and close the blind (black arrows).
■ Tilting. Use the tassels and chains to rotate the vanes open or closed (gray arrows).
Cord and Wand Operated
■ Traversing. Use the pull cords attached to the cord tensioner to open or close the vanes (black arrows).
■ Tilting. Twist the safety wand to open or close the vanes (gray arrows).
IMPORTANT: Do not over torque the wand. It can cause the louvers to kick out at the bottom of the blind and cause the
louvers to look misshapen.
■ Pull the rear cord to lower the shade.
■ Pull on the front cord to raise the shade
■ IMPORTANT: If the cord tensioner moves up the cord, you have not secured it to the wall or window frame. You must do so
for the shade to operate properly. See the instructions that came in the cord tensioner installation kit.
Side Stack
Split Stack
Side Stack
Split Stack