1. The document provides instructions for installing and operating vertical blinds. It includes steps for installing vanes, a pulley and cord tensioner, shortening the cord height, and installing brackets. 2. Safety tips are provided, emphasizing that child safety is the top priority. Instructions are given for cleaning and caring for the blinds. 3. An overview of the parts included is presented along with the tools needed for installation. Sorting labels are explained to identify order details.

1. F INSTALLING VANES INTO CARRIERS H INSTALLING PULLEY & CORD TENSIONER
1. With headrail traversed closed, pull beaded chain to rotate 1. Wrap blinds’ cord loop around
carriers to the opened position (Fig. 1). pulley then insert pulley and cord
loop into cord tensioner.
2. To install vanes push vanes up &
snap into carriers (one vane at 2. Push pulley into tensioner. Pulley
a time.) (Fig. 2). is in position when you hear a
snap (Fig. 1).
FIGURE 1
3. Use two screws to secure cord
Installed Vertical tensioner to wall (Fig. 2).
Blinds (Opened For hollow walls use screws
Position.) in conjunction with anchors, pro-
vided.
FIGURE 1 FIGURE 2
FIGURE 2 CHILD SAFETY
At Blinds First child safety is a top priority. While getting the right blinds
G SHORTENING CHORD HEIGHT should be a fun experience, making sure they are safe is an important and
real concern. That’s why all of our products are fitted with the highest
With headrail traversed closed, to adjust cord height
quality components to adhere to industry safety measures. Browse our child
on a split draw vertical blind:
FIGURE 1 safety brochure for more information and check out all of the
1. Locate knots on end of products, created by our family for yours.
cords in lead carrier.
2. Select one of the 2 cord CLEANING AND CARE
ends and pull on the knot.
Now that you have your stylish new window treatments installed, lets make
3. Observe the carriers to be sure sure that they stay in great shape! In order to keep them in tip top condition
that they do not traverse when FIGURE 2 be sure to follow all of the recommended methods for care and maintenance.
you pull the cord. If they do then Regular care means your windows will stay looking great and performing opti-
select the other cord end. mally year after year.
(CAUTION-Cutting wrong cord
will damage beyond repair.)
FABRIC = X / VINYL = O INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS
4. Pull this cord until the cord Dusting Hand-Held Compressed Hair Dryer Spot Water Ultrasonic
loop reaches desired height. Vacuum Air Cleaning Immersion Cleaning
Refer to section H for an
illustrated view of cord loop. X X X X
FIGURE 3
5. Tie new knot in cord and
cut off excess. To adjust
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way draw blind, locate
knot on end of cord in
lead carrier (Fig. 1). Pull
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2. A GETTING STARTED D BRACKET INSTALLATION Outside Mount With Valance Vertical Blinds
The Parts: Before starting, please remove and identify the following parts
required for the installation of your blinds:
Inside Mount With No Valance 1. Slide valance clips’ front notches into headrail’s front lip (Fig. 1).
If you are inside mounting your blinds with valance proceed to the 2. Push down and snap the back of valance clips to fit into
Inside Mount Outside “Inside Mount With Valance” headrail’s back lip (Fig. 2).
Clips Mount portion of these instructions.
Brackets
1. Install mounting clips to
the underside, top of the
Cord
Mounting
Tensioner Valance Clips window frame.
Screws
Screws
2. Secure with one mounting
screw through top of
Pulley
each clip.
Cord
Tensioner
Cord Tensioner FIGURE 1 FIGURE 2
Anchors
Inside Mount With Valance
B THE TOOLS
1. Place valance to the underside, top of the window frame or
To install your Blinds First Vertical Blinds, you will need a few basic tools: ceiling. Position one mounting clip over the first groove on
Phillips head screwdriver*, or 1/4” nut driver* underside of valance’s dust cover as shown below.
*Power screwdriver or power drill with #2 Phillips attachment or 1/4” nut driver 2. Secure mounting clip and valance to window frame or ceiling with one
attachment may be used. mounting screw, per clip.
To install your blinds please refer to section E.
Important Note:
FIGURE 3 FIGURE 4
Screws provided are for installation into wooden frames only. Slide valance to fit into Valance, valance clip &
For metal surfaces, use suitable sheet metal screws and pre-drill holes.
For concrete, stone, brick, or tile, use a carbide drill and appropriate valance clips. headrail side view.
anchors and screws. For wallboard or plaster, use hollow wall anchors
and/or longer screws to reach framing or stud.
In all cases, follow the fastener manufacturer’s recommendations.
E INSTALLING VERTICAL BLINDS INTO MOUNTING CLIPS
C SORTING YOUR BLINDS
Your Blinds First Vertical Blinds’ sorting label is packaged with your 1. Tilt and slip the front lip of the headrail into the front side of the
vanes. This appears as seen below: mounting clips (Fig. 1).
Inside mounted headrail
On this label, you & valance (side view).
2-Room Location Work Order Number 2. Raise and snap the back of the headrail into the rear of the mounting
will recognize: clips so that it fits securely (Fig. 2).
Outside Mount With No Valance
1. Order size of the
blind 1. Install two mounting brackets to the flat surface above the
2. Room location window frame.
(If not present, info
1-Order Size of Blind 3-Type of Mount 2. Secure two mounting screws through
not given at time
of order.) back of each bracket.
3. Whether the blind was ordered inside mount (IB),
or outside mount (OB)
blinds width number of mounting clips
To 40” 2
40” To 60” 3
60” To 100” 4
To install your blinds please refer
100” To 130” 5 to section E.
FIGURE 1 FIGURE 2