SelectBlinds Skylight Installation guide

CORD TENSION SHADING SYSTEM
Skylight
Installation & Care Instructions 152005 B
1/25/2021
Cellular Shades

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A few simple tools are required:
- Measuring tape
- Power drill, drill bits
-
1⁄4” Hex head and/or Phillips driver bit
- Flat Head Screwdriver
GETTING STARTED
Additional fasteners other than those sent with your shade may be required
depending on the mounting surface. Wallboard and plaster require the use of
anchors such as expansion or toggle bolts. Brick, tile or stone need special plugs
and drill bits. Remember to always pre-drill holes in wood to avoid splitting.
1 1⁄4”
Hex Head
Screw for
track (multiple
packs may
be included
depending on
size of shade
Mounting
Bracket Kit
PN: CKIT004Q3
Light Blocking
Foam Strip
PN: 20202007
PN: 1023449 (small rail)
1023640 (large rail)
qty 4
qty 1
qty 8 qty 6

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STEP 1: RETAINER INSTALLATION
Important: ere can not be
more than 1⁄4” variation in
window opening.
Install the retainer assembly
with the screws provided as
shown.
Screws should be 3⁄4” from the
front edge of the retainer.
Screws should be placed
4” in from each end and
approximately 12” apart for
intermediate screws.
Le and right tracks must
be installed parallel to each
other.
Back of retainer must
be at least 3⁄4” from any
obstruction.
4"
4"
12"
12"
12"
Attachment ScrewColor Strip
ush with
skylight
header
Minimum 3⁄4”
clearance from
back of retainer to
any obstruction
Screw
3⁄4”
Front of
Retainer
Typical Obstruction
End View

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STEP 2: BRACKET INSTALLATION
Screw mounting brackets into the
skylight header with the center of
the front attachment screw hole
1” back from the front edge of the
retainer.
Bottom brackets should be
screwed 3” in from the le and
right sides.
3”3”
Shade
Width
Top Bracket
Location
15” - 20” 2 1⁄2”
>20” - 32” 4 1⁄2”
>32”- 48” 6 1⁄2”
1” from front edge
of retainer to C/L of
attachment hole
Top bracket location depends on
width of shade (see chart)
1”
3” Bottom Brackets
see chart for top bracket placement
Top bracket positions depend on
the width of the shade. Refer to
chart for location.

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STEP 3: LIGHT BLOCKING STRIP APPLICATION
Please Note: Do not remove paper
liner from light blocking strips until
they are cut to length.
Cut 6 pieces of light blocking strip to t
in the spaces between the brackets, and
between the brackets and the window
casing, on top and bottom sills.
Remove paper lining from one piece of
light blocking strip. Apply strip to the
correct area of the sill, aligning the strip
with the center of the brackets.
Press down rmly. DO NOT stretch
strip.
Repeat for remaining pieces of light
blocking strip.
Light Blocking Strips
Light Blocking Strips
Align strips with center
of installation brackets
Light Blocking
Strip

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STEP 4: SHADE INSTALLATION
Apply supplied
silicone grease to
the ribs of guide
plugs where shown.
e guide plugs are
in the ends of the
middle rail.
Apply supplied silicone grease
to ribs of guide plugs
Track Retainer
“gro ove”
Guide Plug
Front of
Retainer
(room side)
It may be necessary to apply a small
amount of grease inside the track
retainer groove for smooth operation.
Save any le over grease in case future
applications are needed.
Tilt compressed top and middle rails
to position in retainer track. Make
sure the cords are hanging freely from
the middle rail and are not wrapped
around the guide plugs.
Insert one side of middle rail at a time
by positioning “barbed rib” on back
side of guide plug into groove of track
retainer.
Front View
Top
Rail
Middle
Rail
Bottom
Rail
Small Rail Large Rail
Track Retainer
“gro ove”
Guide Plug
SMALL RAIL
LARGE RAIL
Front of
Retainer
(room side)

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Push guide plugs into track retainer all
the way, by holding middle rail securely
and pushing rail toward reatainer until
you hear three clicks.
Make sure the guide plug is square to the
track retainer for smooth operation.
With both sides of the middle rail
snapped into the track retainer, slide
the middle and top rails up to the top
mounting brackets.
Track
(window side)
1” from front of
retainer to center of
screw slot of bracket
1”
Front of Retainer
(room side)
Li the top rail up against the bottom of
the mounting bracket so that the spring
loaded clip is engaged in the front groove
of the rail.
Push the rail back and up until the back
hooks of the bracket are engaged in the
back groove of the rail.

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STEP 5: ADJUST TENSION
Start by raising the middle rail up to the
top rail, compressing the fabric stack
tightly. is will insure the leveling of the
middle rail. Holding the middle rail in
that position, start tightening one of the
tension bolts (either side) using a at head
screwdriver.
When turning the tensioning bolt
clockwise to tighten, you should see the
slack in the cord being removed. e
tensioning bolt should not be able to
turn back by itself. If it does, you need
to tighten the nut on the back of the
tensioning bolt.
Turn the bolt until all slack is removed, but
the cord is not tight. Repeat the process
for the other side.
Cords
Tensioning Bolts

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e nal cord adjustment now needs
to be made. e number of turns in
tightening the tension bolts will vary
from shade to shade.
Start by tightening each side one
full turn. Try operating the shade
from full open to full closed. If
the shade feels tight or is dicult
to move; decrease the amount of
tension in each side equally (turn bolt
counterclockwise). If the shade won’t
stay fully open or closed; increase
the amount of tension in each side
equally (turn bolt clockwise). If the
middle rail won’t close evenly across
the bottom rail then you need to adjust
one or both of the cords to get equal
amounts of tension in each.
When installation is complete, operate
the shade up and down several times
to evenly distribute the grease.
Wipe o any excess grease to prevent it
from getting on the fabric.
Loosen
Tighten

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OPERATION
To lower the shade, pull down on the handle which is secured to the middle rail.
To raise the shade, push the middle rail up. e shade will hold at any position
when the middle rail is released.
For out of reach shades, use the optional extension pole to access the handle.
CLEANING AND CARE
e shade fabric is easy to care for. Regular dusting with a feather duster or
vacuum cleaner brush is recommended. Most stains can be blotted with a damp
sponge and mild detergent. Before using anything stronger than mild detergent
and lukewarm water, test an unobtrusive corner of the shade. If you have any
questions, call your dealer for advice.
3 FT POLE 5-10 FT POLE