Standard Roller Shades

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
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 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
 Measuring tape and pencil
 Level
 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.
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Getting Started
Getting Started
Bottom Bar
Standard Small 32
Planger End
Bracket Cover
Bracket (in face fix position)
Standard Medium 40, Large 45 and Large 45+
Bottom Bar End Cup
Operating Chain
Bracket (in top fix position)
Bracket Cover
Control End
Aluminum Tube
Product View
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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
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Getting Started
Double Bracket Option
for Standard Medium 40 or Standard Large 45
Optional: Cover Plate
Getting Started
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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.
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Clutch-Side
Bracket
Pin-Side
Bracket
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.
Wall
Mount
•
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.
•
Center the shade in the window and
make a mark on the end of the clutch side of the shade.
Ceiling
Mount
 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
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 Place the outside edge of the clutch-side bracket on
the first mark, then mark the location of the screw
holes.
Bracket
 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.)
Bracket
 Use the Robertson head screws provided to fasten the
installation brackets to the mounting surface.
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.
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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.
Universal
Cord
Tensioner
 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.
Indicator
Line
For complete UCT installation see the instructions provided
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.
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OPERATION
Operate the Shade
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.
Pull The
Front Cord
To Raise
To Raise The Shade
 Hold the front of the cord loop and pull down.
 Pull until the shade is at the desired height.
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Pull The
Back Cord
To Lower
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.
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4
Right hand blind must be fitted first!
Insert the male idle end plug through the
intermediate bracket.
5
Blind Right Hand Side Control End
Intermediate Bracket
6
Locate, insert and secure control end.
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.
Removing blinds
IMPORTANT NOTE:
When taking any of the blinds down,
you must remove the left hand
side blind first.
Remove left blind first
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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)
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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
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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
Plunge standard idle
end in to insert and
secure to idle end
bracket
Ensure blind 3 is
level with blind 2
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
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ROOM DARKENING SIDE CHANNEL (OPTIONAL)
Inside Mount
Step #1
Drill holes on side channel using step drill
at aprox. 12" apart.
Step #2
Secure side channel to wall using 1/4 hex
head screw.
Outside Mount
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
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Room Darkening Side Channel
Troubleshooting
PROBLEM
SOLUTION
The shade raises or
lowers unevenly.
 Check that the installation brackets are level and aligned. Shim
the brackets, if necessary.
The shade will not
raise.
 If the hold-down brackets have been used, make sure they
have been released.
The universal cord
tensioner has climbed
to the top of the
shade.
 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.
The universal cord
tensioner grabs
onto the cord upon
operation.
The shade fabric
winds unevenly on
the roll.
 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.
 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.
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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:
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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.
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Child Safety