Smith & Noble Metro Track User manual
STEP BY STEP INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS
Wall Mount
Single Rod Set
Metro Track Round
Wood Hardware
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Table of Contents
Step 1 -
Getting Started ..................................3
Overview - Wall Mount Single Rod Set ........................4
Step 2 - Mounting the Brackets ........................ 5 - 6
Step 3 - Attaching the Rod Connector......................7
Step 4 - Placing Carriers & End Stops ......................8
Step 5 - Attaching Bracket to the Rod ......................9
Step 6 - Attach Finials...................................10
Step 7 - Attaching Bracket Posts to Bracket Bases ..........11
Step 8 - Attaching Drapery to Rod ........................12
Accessories - Baton/Wand ..................................13
Care & Cleaning ...........................................14
Warranty ..........................................Back Cover
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STEP 1 - GETTING STARTED OVERVIEW
need.
You’ll need to make sure the surface you intend to install your hardware is sturdy enough
to accommodate the brackets. If you’re screwing directly into a surface this means locating
you’ll need to use a secure fastener (as illustrated) but please note this piece is not included.
Tools & Parts Metro Track Round Wood Single Rod Set
WALLBOARD OR PLASTER:
Hollow wall applications: Use a secure fastener designed
METAL:
Prepare by pre-drilling holes and then using the included screws.
CONCRETE, STONE, BRICK OR TILE:
the fastener manufacturer’s instructions regarding proper installation.
TOOLS YOU WILL NEED TO INSTALL YOUR HARDWARE:
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Note: It’s important to monitor the amount of pressure you apply when using a drill. If the
screws are too tight this may cause the screw itself to break off in the wall or window frame.
MOLLY
BOLT
SELF DRILLING
ANCHOR
TOGGLE
BOLT
FINIALROD
MOUNTING
BRACKET
MASTER
CARRIER CARRIERS
SCREWS SET SCREWS
WALL MOUNT BRACKET
ALLEN WRENCHES CARRIERS
LEVEL
(NOT INCLUDED
PENCIL
(NOT INCLUDED)
SCREWDRIVER
(NOT INCLUDED)
POWER DRILL
(NOT INCLUDED
MOUNTING
PLATE
CENTER
BOLT COVER
PLATE
POST
MOUNTING
POST
SET
SCREW
ROD QTY BRACKET QTY ROD WIDTH
1 2
1 3 8
2 4 8
2 5 8
2 7 8
3 7 8
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Place the panel on the rod. To ensure
it up to the spot you wish to install
it; this will allow you to raise or lower
your treatment as desired. After
a pencil to mark the wall where the
top of the rod is resting.
Remove the panel from the rod and
then center the rod over the window
opening at the desired height. Using
each rod are positioned; if you’re
middle point between these two
spots. If you have more than one
center bracket spread these evenly
between the two end brackets and
mark where that splice is on the wall
since you will need to add the special
splice bracket at that point. Measure
6” inward from the marks you’ve
made on both ends and mark those
spots. This is where the end brackets
will be installed.
Place center of bracket cover plate
level against wall at the marked spots.
around the base of the bracket onto
wall (see Figure A). Check to make
sure the circles are level & aligned
with each other.
Remove back plate and center it
inside of the circle outline on wall.
Mark the screw hole locations for all
brackets (see Figure B).
Attach the metal back plate to the
with the marks made in the previous
step (see Figure B). Be sure and
attach the plate to the wall with the
appropriate mounting hardware.
(It is always recommended to try
and attach to the wood studs inside
the wall. Where this is not possible
please use a wall anchor suitable to
carry the weight of your hardware
selection as well as your draperies
and any accessories.)
Place bracket cover plate on top of
back plate and thread on the post.
Make sure to screw on the post very
tightly. Do not leave any play or
wiggle room.
STEP 2 - MOUNTING BRACKETS STEP 2 - MOUNTING BRACKETS
FIGURE A
FIGURE B
End & Center Brackets
Mark all holes needed
showing locations of screw
holes for all brackets.
6"
CENTER
BOLT COVER
PLATE POST
BACK MOUNTING
PLATE ROD
BRACKET
INNER
POST
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Adding or Removing
Carriers
to the Rod
Your track rod will come with all
master
carriers and regular carriers
pre-installed.
If you need to add or take out some
unscrew the End Cap from the rod.
Remove the carrier & end stop and
either add or take out the carriers
needed.
Placing End Stop on
the Rod
SPLIT DRAPERY (A)
Once all carriers have been placed in
each end and the second carrier so
end of drape does not move when
drape is closed.
ONE WAY DRAW DRAPERY (B)
end stop in between the first carrier
from the end and the second carrier
so the end of drape does not move
when drape is closed.
Place another end stop right before
the beginning of the end cap to
prevent master carrier from moving
all the way to the end.
have received a rod connector.
A rod connector is the short piece of
metal placed inside each end of the
rods in a multi-segment system to
join them together.
Join track sections together and
fasten securely with set screws.
STEP 3 - ATTACHING THE ROD CONNECTOR STEP 4 - PLACING CARRIERS & END STOPS
2 SEGMENTS OF ROD
ROD CONNECTOR
ROD
ROD CONNECTOR
SPLICE
BOne Way Draw
End stop & Carrier
positions
ASplit Draw
End stop & Carrier
positions
END STOP
END
STOP
END
STOP
FIRST
CARRIER
MASTER
CARRIER
MASTER
CARRIER
CARRIERS
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Slide rod through bracket posts.
Do not tighten at this time.
Attach End Cap Finial.
(go to step 6)
Slide End Cap onto rod and tighten
set screw.
STEP 5 - ATTACHING THE BRACKET TO THE ROD STEP 6 - ATTACH FINIALS
MOUNTING
POST
CHANNEL
MOUNTING
POST
END CAP FINIALS
END CAP
FINIALS
END CAP FINIAL
ROD
SET
SCREW
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STEP 7 -
ATTACHING BRACKET POSTS TO BRACKET BASES
Insert drapery pin hooks into carriers
and master carriers.
Split Drapery
the center and go towards the ends.
Draw one side
For drapery opening from one side
side towards the end.
STEP 8 - ATTACHING DRAPERY TO ROD
Align the mounting posts in the back
ofthe track withthebrackets mounted
to the wall. Slide the mounting posts
onto the brackets but don’t tighten.
Center the track over the widow
opening by sliding the track left or
right on the posts.
the posts clockwise to tighten
against the track. (A)
Tighten the set screw on the
mounting post and install finials. (B)
CENTER THE ROD
(A)
(B)
BACK VIEW OF ROD
BACK VIEW OF ROD
MOUNTING
POST
MASTER
CARRIER
MASTER
CARRIER
WAND
WAND
ROD
ROD
DRAPERY PIN
DRAPERY PIN
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Minimal care and cleaning is needed to maintain the beauty of your Hardware.
To Vacuum: Use brush or dust head attachment.
CARE & CLEANING
Baton/Wand (optional)
Baton/Wand will be pre-attached to
the master carrier(s).
CLIP
BATON/
WAND
ACCESSORIES
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