1. The document provides instructions for installing mini blinds. It describes mounting brackets to the window sill and installing the blind rails into the brackets. 2. Safety tips are included, such as avoiding placing brackets where blind ladders will interfere and ensuring proper locking of brackets for child safety. 3. Care instructions are provided for dusting, vacuuming, and spot cleaning mini blinds.

1. Basic FIGURE 1b FIGURE 2b FIGURE 3b
1. Mount two swivel brackets to the window sill. Secure bracket with two
Headrail
screws through back of each bracket.
2. After these first two brackets are installed 1.
into the underside of
the window frame
opening, install
any remaining
Back
brackets at
approximate even
intervals. Avoid
placing brackets at G REMOVING BLINDS FROM THE BRACKETS
same location as the Swivel the tab on each bracket back to the left so
blind’s ladders, as that it is no longer supporting the headrail.
this will interfere with the operation of the blind. This is (If the tab is difficult to move, gently push with
easily accomplished by locating the remaining brackets a a screwdriver, using care not to damage
couple of inches to either side of the even interval. Precise the blind.) Pull blind down and forward
location of these brackets is not critical. at the same time, until blind
releases. If the blind does not
release, a screwdriver may be
F INSTALLING YOUR BLINDS INTO THE BRACKETS inserted into the bracket slot
behind the headrail, and used to
Classic & Deluxe push the headrail forward.
The integrated headrail system used on
your Great Windows Mini-Blinds is designed to CHILD SAFETY
eliminate the need for a separate snap on valance,
and to provide the aesthetic enhancement At Blinds First child safety is a top priority. While getting the right blinds
of concealed brackets. Tab 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
Now that your brackets are installed, FIGURE 1 quality components to adhere to industry safety measures. Browse our
make certain that the tab on the child safety brochure for more information and check out all of the
Notch
bottom of each bracket is extended Headrail products, created by our family for yours.
to the front, so that it is pointing
straight toward you (Fig. 1).
CLEANING AND CARE
Angling the headrail slightly back,
position the bottom of the headrail Now that you have your stylish new window treatments installed, lets make
on top of the tab, and the front inner sure that they stay in great shape! In order to keep them in tip top condition
lip of the headrail into the notch
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be sure to follow all of the recommended methods for care and mainte-
INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS
between the prongs (Fig. 2). FIGURE 2 nance. Regular care means your windows will stay looking great and per-
forming optimally year after year.
Push the headrail straight back into the
brackets, one bracket at a time (push
back at the location of the bracket), Dusting Hand-Held Compressed Hair Dryer Spot Water Ultrasonic
ALUMINUM
until the headrail snaps securely into
place at each bracket (Fig. 3). X
Vacuum
X
Air
X X
Cleaning
X
Immersion
X
Cleaning
X mini blinds
Basic
Tilt and slip the inside lip of the headrail Basic, Classic & Deluxe
into the swivel brackets’ hooks as shown (Fig. 1b). Raise back of headrail
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2. A GETTING STARTED 2. Once properly positioned, install with
E OUTSIDE MOUNT BRACKET INSTALLATION
two of the provided screws, driving
them upward through the underside of Classic & Deluxe
The Parts: Before starting, please remove and identify the following parts
the top of the bracket, into the under-
required for the installation of your blinds: 1. If your blinds were measured to the edge of the trim
side of the top of the window frame.
(Standard OB): Position the first bracket as shown, so that the
3. Repeat the procedure to install the top is aligned with the upper edge of the window trim. (If your
Installation
Brackets
Swivel second bracket. Placement should be window uses colonial trim, it is okay for the top of the bracket to
Brackets Installation
(Classic &
(Basic) Screws so that the right edge of the bracket be slightly above the top edge of the trim, so that screw holes
Deluxe)
is seven (7) inches from the right are on the flat surface of the trim.) If the width of your blind is
inside edge of the window frame. If the 34 inches or more, this bracket should be placed so that the left
The Standard Bracket: The The Swivel Bracket: The width of your blind is less than 34 edge of the bracket is seven (7) inches from the left edge of the
installation brackets for Great installation brackets for Great inches, this bracket should be placed so window trim. (This placement is
Windows Classic & Deluxe Mini- Windows Basic Mini-Blinds that the left edge is five (5) inches from important, and will keep the bracket
Blinds are configured as follows: are configured as follows: the inside of the window frame. from interfering with the operating
4. After these first two brackets are system of your blind.) If the width of
Top installed into the underside of the your blind is less than 34 inches, this
Hook
window frame opening, install any bracket should be placed so that the
Prongs remaining brackets at approximate left edge is five (5) inches from the
Front Notch even intervals. Avoid placing brackets left edge of the window trim.
Heel Lock at same location as the blind’s ladders, as this will interfere
Tab
2. Once properly positioned, install
90˚ with the operation of the blind. This is easily accomplished
with two of the screws provided,
by locating the remaining brackets a couple of inches to
driving the screws, from the front, through the back side of the
B THE TOOLS either side of the even interval. Precise location of these
bracket, into the front surface of the window trim.
brackets is not critical.
To install your Blinds First Mini Blinds, you will need a few basic tools: 3. Repeat the procedure to install the
5. After all brackets are installed, it is time to install the blind into
second bracket. Placement should be
Phillips head screwdriver*, or 1/4” nut driver* the brackets.
so that the right edge of the bracket is
*Power screwdriver or power drill with #2 Phillips attachment or 1/4” nut driver
seven (7) inches from the right edge of
attachment may be used. Basic
the window frame. (Five (5) inches for
1. Install two swivel brackets to the inside of the upper window blinds less than 34 inches wide.)
jam. Secure with two screws through top of the bracket.
C SORTING YOUR BLINDS 4. After these first two brackets are installed
2. After these first two brackets are installed into the underside of on the front surface of the window trim,
Inside the headrail of your Blinds First Mini-Blinds, there is a
the window frame opening, install any remaining brackets at install any remaining brackets at approximate even intervals.
sorting label. On this label, you will recognize:
approximate even intervals. Avoid placing brackets at same Avoid placing brackets at same location as the blind’s
1. Order size of the blind 2-Room Location Work Order Number location as the blind’s ladders, as this will interfere with the ladders, as this will interfere with the operation of the blind.
2. Room location (If not operation of the blind. This is easily accomplished by This is easily accomplished by locating the remaining
present, info not given at time locating the remaining brackets a couple of inches to either brackets a couple of inches to either side of the even
of order.) side of the even interval. Precise location of these brackets interval. Precise location of these brackets is not critical.
3. Whether the blind was is not critical.
ordered for inside mount (IB), 1-Order Size of Blind 3-Type of Mount 5. After all brackets are installed, it is time to install the blind into
or outside mount (OB) Supporting Wide Blinds the brackets.
48” blinds or wider will require
D INSIDE MOUNT BRACKET extra swivel brackets. Extra
Classic & Deluxe brackets will be provided. Note: If your blinds were measured for a first
tier application, place the brackets accordingly,
1. Position the first bracket as shown, so that the top is placed
and follow the same instructions as an outside
against the underside of the upper window frame opening. Important Note: mount, substituting the first tier location for
Screws provided are for installation into wooden frames only. For metal surfaces,
If the width of your blind is 34 inches or more, place the bracket the edge of the trim.
use suitable sheet metal screws and pre-drill holes. For concrete, stone, brick,
so the left edge of the bracket is seven(7) inches from the left or tile, use a carbide drill and appropriate anchors and screws. For wallboard or
inside edge of the window frame opening. plaster, use hollow wall anchors and/or longer screws to reach framing or stud.
In all cases, follow the fastener manufacturer’s recommendations. First Tier Application