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Place center of bracket cover plate level
against wall at the marked spots. Using
a pencil, lightly draw a circle 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 wall,
aligning the holes in the plate 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 in-
side the wall. Where this is not possible
please use a wall anchor suitable to car-
ry the weight of your hardware selec-
tion 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 3 - ATTACHING BRACKETS TO THE WALL
Mounting the Brackets
Place the panel on the rod. Hold it up
to the spot you wish to install it making
sure there is enough spacing from wall
to back of motor bracket. Leave about
2” away from wall or window. After
you’ve located the ideal location, use a
pencil to mark the wall where the back of
the rod is resting.
Center the rod over the window opening
at the desired spot. Using the pencil, mark
where the ends of each rod are positioned;
if you’re using a center bracket, note the
middle point between these two spots.
Use the bracket placement chart below to
know exactly where to install the brackets
for best support and mark those spots.
STEP 2 - MARKING BRACKET PLACEMENT
CENTER ROD
FIGURE. A
END & CENTER BRACKETS
BACK PLATE
FIGURE B Mark all holes
needed showing
locations of
screw holes for
all brackets.
Rod Length
Bracket
Qty
RECOMMENDED INSTALLATION OF SUPPORTS
Motor Side Center Point Return Side
48" 25" 5"
60" 35" 24" 5"
72" 35" 24" 5"
84" 35" 24" 5"
96" 45" 24" 24" 5"
108" 55" 18" X24" 5"
120" 55" 18" X30" 5"
132" 55" 18" X33" 5"
144" 65" 18" 42" X36" 5"
156" 65" 18" 42" X39" 5"
168" 75" 18" 42" X42" 24" 5"
180" 75" 18" 42" X45" 24" 5"
192" 75" 18" 42" X48" 24" 5"
Support placement from end Support placement from end
Support placement from center line
Example: 168" wide rod
Track
Splice
42" 42"
18" 24"
5" 5"
Motor Side
Bracket
HEX
BOLT MOUNTING
PLATE INSIDE
POST
COVER
PLATE