Standard Roller Shades Dual Link System Multi Link System Double Bracket System Installation & Operating Instructions New pictures TC01-06.2011
TABLE OF CONTENTS Getting Started: Mounting Types...1 Installation Components Needed... 1-2 Tools and Fasteners Needed...2 Product View... 3-4 Double Bracket Option...5 Installation: Inside Mount Mount the Installation Brackets for Standard Shades... 6-7 Outside Mount Mount the Installation Brackets for Standard Shades... 7-8 Install the Shade...8 Attach the Hold-Down Brackets (Optional)...9 Attach the Universal Cord Tensioner...9 Dual Link System... 11-12 Multi Link System... 13-15 Room Darkening Side Channel (Optional)...17 Operation: Operate the Shade...10 Troubleshooting...11 Care and Maintenance...18 Child Safety: Warning...18 Cord Loop Shades...18 550 Oakdale Road, Toronto, ON, Canada M3N 1W6 Toll Free: 1-800-387-2879 e-mail: info@shadeomatic.ca www.shade-o-matic.com
GETTING STARTED Thank you for purchasing Shade-O-Matic Roller Shades. With proper installation, operation, and care, your new shades will provide years of beauty and performance. Please thoroughly review this instruction booklet before beginning the installation. Mounting Types and Window Terminology If the installation brackets are mounted correctly, the rest of the installation process will follow easily. To prepare for this important first step, review the mounting types and basic window terminology illustrated below. Molding Top Sill Jamb Jamb Collectively, the sills and jambs are called the window casement. Bottom Sill Inside Mount Shade fits within window opening. Outside Mount Shade mounts outside window opening. Installation Components Needed Check the packaging to be sure you have all the components needed to install your shade. Keep the packaging until the shades perform to your satisfaction. Required Components Installation Brackets for Standard Shades. The standard installation brackets are supplied in pairs. One is used for the clutch side and the other for the rotator side of the shade. Optional: bracket cover for outside mount Getting Started 1
Universal Cord Tensioner (UCT) Installation Kit. The UCT functions as a safety device that makes the cords less accessible to children and pets. The cord control will only function properly if the UCT is installed correctly. tions Hold-Down Brackets. Hold-down brackets provide stability and prevent swaying by securing the bottom bar (i.e. often used in French door applications). Hold-Down Bracket (Optional) Tools and Fasteners Needed #6 Robertson and Phillips screwdriver Level Measuring tape and pencil Power drill, 3 32" drill bit, Phillips or #6 Robertson screws In addition, you will need fasteners designed to work with your specific mounting surface(s). Longer Hex Head Screws (Not Provided). If using spacer blocks, use a #6 screw long enough for a secure attachment. Wall Anchors or Expansion Bolts (Not Provided). If mounting into drywall, you will need wall anchors or expansion bolts to ensure a secure installation. 2 Getting Started
Product View Standard Medium 40, Large 45 and Large 45+ Bracket (in face fix position) Bracket Cover Planger End Standard Small 32 Bottom Bar Aluminum Tube Control End Bracket Cover Bracket (in top fix position) Operating Chain Bottom Bar End Cup Getting Started 3
Control End View Locating Spigot Locating Hook Fabric Bottom Bar Brackets & Covers Bracket (in face wall mount position) Bracket Cover Bracket Cover Bracket (in ceiling mount position) Locating Slots Pin End View When fitted ensure plunger is depressed by at least 4 mm 4 Getting Started
Double Bracket Option for Standard Medium 40 or Standard Large 45 Optional: Cover Plate Getting Started 5
INSTALLATION Inside Mount Mount the Installation Brackets for Standard Shades The installation brackets are supplied in pairs. One bracket is used on the clutch side with the beaded cord loop and the other bracket is used with the pin side of the shade. The installation brackets are always mounted so that the inner surfaces face each other, as shown. The brackets must be mounted so the shade is level when installed. Center the shade in the window and mark the end of the clutch side of the shade. Measure the width of the shade from the clutch to end of the tab. Starting with the previously made mark, use this measurement to mark the location for the pin-side bracket. 1 Measure width of the shade from the clutch to the end of the pin - 1/4 Pin Clutch 2 Use this measurement to mark the location for the pin-side bracket. Previously Made Mark Place the outside edge of the clutch-side bracket on the first mark, then mark the location of the screw holes. The minimum depth required for mounting is 2¾". Place the pin-side bracket centered on the second mark, then mark the location of the screw holes. IMPORTANT: The front edges of the installation brackets must be level and aligned to each other. Clutch-Side Bracket Pin-Side Bracket 6 Installation
Use a 3 32" drill bit to drill holes for the screws. IMPORTANT: If you are fastening the installation brackets to drywall, be sure to use wall anchors and follow the instructions provided with the anchors. (Anchors not provided.) Check that the mounting surface is level. Shim the brackets if necessary. (Shims not provided.) Use the Robertson head screws provided to fasten the installation brackets to the mounting surface. Outside Mount Mount the Installation Brackets for Standard Shades The installation brackets are supplied in pairs. One bracket is used on the clutch side with the beaded cord loop and the other bracket is used with the pin side of the shade. The installation brackets are always mounted so that the inner surfaces face each other, as shown. The brackets must be mounted so the shade is level when installed. If the shade is outside mounted, the screws are placed horizontally when mounting the bracket to the wall. If the shade is ceiling mounted, the screws are placed vertically when mounting the bracket to the ceiling. Wall Mount Ceiling Mount Center the shade in the window and make a mark on the end of the clutch side of the shade. Measure the width of the shade from the clutch to end of the tab. Measure and mark the width of the shade from the previously made mark. 1 Measure width of the shade from the clutch to the end of the pin - 1/4 Pin Clutch 2 Use this measurement to mark the location for the pin-side bracket. Previously Made Mark Installation 7
Place the outside edge of the clutch-side bracket on the first mark, then mark the location of the screw holes. Place the pin-side bracket centered on the second mark, then mark the location of the screw holes. IMPORTANT: The front edges of the installation brackets must be level and aligned to each other. Use a 3 32" drill bit to drill holes for the screws. IMPORTANT: If you are fastening the installation brackets to drywall, be sure to use wall anchors and follow the instructions provided with the anchors. (Anchors not provided.) Use a level to check that the mounting surface is level. Shim the brackets if necessary. (Shims not provided.) Use the Robertson head screws provided to fasten the installation brackets to the mounting surface. Bracket Bracket Install Standard Shade IMPORTANT: Do not remove the paper banding used to prevent shade from unrolling prematurely until after the shade is installed. Hold the shade with the bottom of the clutch facing the floor, and the beaded cord loop hanging straight down. Install the clutch end of the shade onto the tab on the clutch-side bracket. Remove the paper banding on the shade. 8 Installation
Attach the Hold-Down Brackets (Optional) Hold-down brackets may be used with outside mount shades only. With the shade fully lowered, insert the pin on the holddown bracket into the hole on the bottom bar end cap. Mark the hole locations on the mounting surface. Center the hold-down brackets over the mounting hole locations and check their alignment. Attach using two screws. IMPORTANT: Disconnect the bottom bar from the holddown brackets to raise the shade. Attach the Universal Cord Tensioner Before operating the blind, you must attach the UCT (Universal Cord Tensioner) to the wall or the window frame. Slide the cord tensioner to the bottom of the cord loop. Insert a small screwdriver, punch, or awl through the screw hole at the bottom of the cord tensioner. Move the screw hole down to the indicator line to release the safety mechanism. Slide the cord tensioner down to the bottom of the cord loop. Install the window covering and use the instruction provided to secure the cord tensioner to the window casement. For complete UCT installation see the instructions provided Universal Cord Tensioner Indicator Line WARNING: It is imperative that the cord tensioner be properly secured to the wall or window frame to reduce children s access to the cord loop. Young children can strangle in cord loops. They can also wrap cords around their necks and strangle. CAUTION: The shading will not operate properly unless the cord tensioner is secured. A cord tensioner installation kit has been included with your shading. Follow the instructions in the kit to correctly secure the cord tensioner. Installation 9
Operate the Shade OPERATION IMPORTANT: Dual Roller shades have two beaded cord loops, one on each side to operate shades separately. To Lower The Shade Hold the back of the cord loop and pull down. Pull until the shade is at the desired height. IMPORTANT: If a reverse roll shade was ordered, the fabric will roll off the front of the shade. To Raise The Shade Hold the front of the cord loop and pull down. Pull until the shade is at the desired height. Pull The Back Cord To Lower Pull The Front Cord To Raise 10 Installation
DUAL LINK Fitting the blinds 1 Starting at the right hand side, place and secure a control end bracket at the measurement taken. 2 Place an intermediate bracket at the intermediate point, ensuring the outside face of the intermediate bracket lines up accordingly. Intermediate Mark Outside face of Intermediate Bracket (Must be in line with Intermediate Mark) 3 Fit control end bracket at the left hand side. Installation 11
4 Right hand blind must be fitted first! Insert the male idle end plug through the intermediate bracket. Intermediate Bracket 5 Locate, insert and secure control end. Blind Right Hand Side Control End 6 Left Hand Blind. Intermediate Bracket Plunge in his section Insert control end first. Depress the male idle end plug on the right hand blind and then locate into secure left hand blind female idle end plug. IMPORTANT NOTE: When taking any of the blinds down, you must remove the left hand side blind first. Removing blinds Remove left blind first 12 Installation
MULTI LINK Fitting the blinds Important The following procedure is for a right-hand control scenario. 1 Starting at the control end side, place and secure a control end bracket at the measurement taken. 2 Place a intermediate bracket at the intermediate point, ensuring the outside face of the intermediate bracket lines up accordingly. Intermediate Mark Outside face of Intermediate Bracket (Must be in line with Intermediate Mark) 3 Repeat Step 2 for next intermediate blinds. Intermediate Mark Outside face of Intermediate Bracket (Must be in line with Intermediate Mark) Installation 13
4 Locate and secure a standard Idle end bracket for the last blind. 5 Insert male idle end plug through the intermediate bracket. 5 6 6 Locate, Insert and secure control end. 7 Insert male idle end plug through the intermediate bracket 7 8 Ensure blind 2 is level with blind 1 Depress plunge & insert blind 2 female idle end 14 Installation
8 Depress the male idle end plug of Blind 1 and then locate and secure Blind 2 s female idle end plug. 9 Depress idle end plunger into the idle end bracket. 9 10 Ensure blind 3 is level with blind 2 Plunge standard idle end in to insert and secure to idle end bracket Depress plunge & insert blind 3 female idle end 10 Depress the male idle end plug and locate and secure into blind. Adding More Blinds Repeat steps 1 8 for more blinds, with steps 9 & 10 for the last blind to be installed Removing Blinds IMPORTANT NOTE: when taking any of the blinds down, you must remove the left hand side blind first. Remove left blind first Installation 15
Inside Mount ROOM DARKENING SIDE CHANNEL (OPTIONAL) Step #1 Drill holes on side channel using step drill at aprox. 12" apart. Outside Mount Step #2 Secure side channel to wall using 1/4 hex head screw. Step #1 Use Nº Flat head screw to secure mounting buttons to the wall aprox. 12" apart. Step #2 Snap-on side channel into the installed buttons. Mounting Button for side channel Side Channel Side Channel insert for light blocking Blackout Fabric Side Channel fabric guide 16 Room Darkening Side Channel
Troubleshooting PROBLEM SOLUTION The shade raises or lowers unevenly. The shade will not raise. The universal cord tensioner has climbed to the top of the shade. The universal cord tensioner grabs onto the cord upon operation. Check that the installation brackets are level and aligned. Shim the brackets, if necessary. If the hold-down brackets have been used, make sure they have been released. Pull down on the spring to relieve tension and pull the universal cord tensioner to the bottom of the cord loop. Properly mount the cord tensioner. See Universal Cord Tensioner Installation Instructions in the kit included with your shade. Check that the universal cord tensioner is mounted properly. Reinstall, if necessary. See the Universal Cord Tensioner Installation Instructions that came with your Cord Tensioner Kit. The shade fabric winds unevenly on the roll. Check that the shade is level. Using the beaded cord loop, completely lower the roller shade. If the fabric winds unevenly and begins to telescope to one side, check to insure that the shade is level. If the shade is not level, remove it from the installation brackets and shim or re-install the brackets, as necessary. IMPORTANT: If the shade was unrolled before being installed, it may not raise and lower to the right points. To correct this: Remove the shade from the mounting brackets. Roll the shade up until the bottom rod is even with the bottom of the clutch. Re-install the shade. Troubleshooting 17
Care and Maintenance: Dusting: Regular light dusting with a feather duster is all the cleaning that is needed in most circumstances. Vacuuming: Use the soft brush head of the vacuum cleaner on low setting for a more thorough dust removal. Spot Cleaning: Prepare a solution of lukewarm water and mild detergent if needed. Dampen a clean cloth or towel in the solution and wring thoroughly. Dab the spot with the dampened cloth until spot is removed. Do not rub or soak the fabric. Allow the shade to dry in completely lowered position. Spot-cleaning may result in cleaner areas. Notes: Certain light fabrics (e.g. concepts) should not be vacuumed or spot-cleaned. CHILD SAFETY! WARNING For more safety information call 1-866-662-0666 or go to www.healthcanada.gc.ca/blindcords Young children can STRANGLE in cord loops. They can also wrap cords around their necks and STRANGLE. Always keep cords out of the reach of children. Move cribs, playpens and other furniture away from cords. Children climb furniture to get to cords. Cord Loop Shades Attach the cord tensioner on the cord loop to the wall or window casement. This can prevent children from pulling cord loops around their necks. Shade-O-Matic provides a cord tensioner installation kit with instructions for attaching the cord tensioner. For the shade to operate properly, the cord tensioner must be correctly mounted and secured. See The Universal Cord Tensioner (UCT) Instruction provided for details. 18 Child Safety