How to install - Aluwood Venetian Blinds
The blinds are supplied with brackets for installation
General information
Please read the following installation and operating instructions carefully. We are unable to accept
responsibility for products that have not been installed or operated correctly.
1. Positioning
Check that the brackets will be fitted in line, level and with a maximum distance between the brackets
of 800mm (31 1/2"). Make sure the position chosen allows the blind to drop,clearing any obstruction such as window
handles etc., and that the brackets will not interfere with the mechanisms in the headrail. Blinds with a total surface
more than 4m2 are fitted with 2 brackets near the cord lock-mechanism.
2a.Fitting the brackets
The brackets can be top fixed or face fixed.
2b.Using a 'spacer block'
If fitting a Luxaflex LightlineŽ or OnduletteŽ blind, a space of 10mm(1/2") is required between the wall and the back of the
headrail. A special 'spacer block' is supplied for this purpose.
2c.Optional Extension brackets
The swivel brackets can be attached to the special extension brackets. These brackets can be used to increase the clearance
between blind and the window frame. For fixing to a ceiling a top fix only bracket is available on request.
2d. Optional (TAT) brackets
For 'Tilt and Turn' windows, brackets with a clamp mechanism may be used
INSTALLATION
3.Installing the blinds
After the brackets have been fitted securely, set the swivel bracket to the open position. Insert the headrail into the
brackets and close the swivel.
4a.Side guiding
If you specified your blind with side guiding, a space of 10mm (1/2")will be required from the end of the headrail. The side
guiding brackets can be face or sill fixed.
4b.Side guiding for 'Tilt and Turn' windows
To attach the side guiding cable, fix the clamp bracket to the window.Feed the cable through the holes of the clamp bracket
and attach to the special slide. Tighten the cable and press the slide to the end position.
5. Hold down brackets
When fitting hold down brackets, the end cap pins locate into the brackets to hold the blind in position.To raise the
blind, the bottom rail must be released by pulling the hold down brackets to the sides.
OPERATING
6a.Standard cord and wand titter
Always tilt the slats to a horizontal position by turning the wand, before raising or lowering the blind.
Lowering: pull the cord diagonally towards the centre of the blind to release the cord lock. Then allow the blind to drop
by letting the cords slip through your fingers at this angle.An angle of approximately 45° between the cord and the
headrail is optimal.
Raising: pull the cord vertically until the desired position is reached. Holding the cord towards the edge
of the blind will help engage the cord lock to secure the blind in this position.
6b.Chain control
The endless chain control is very convenient in use and self-explaining in operation. The mechanism combines the tilting
function with the raising / lowering in one operation.
6c.Crank Rod Control
Similarly to the chain control, the Crank rod control also is very convenient in use and self explanatory in operation. The
mechanism again combines the tilting function with the raising / lowering in one operation.
7.Removing blind
By using a flat blade screwdriver,the swivel bracket can be opened to allow removal of the blind.
