In this guide, we’ll walk you through the step-by-step process of accurately measuring for your vertical blind replacement slats. Whether you’re a seasoned DIY enthusiast or a novice looking to embark on a home improvement project, our instructions will help you measure your vertical blind slats with confidence and precision. Let’s get started!
The fitting brackets and child safety device will be included with your vertical blinds. Screws do not come with your vertical blind, this is because the type of screws required will depend on the surface you are fitting the brackets to. Your screws need to be 4mm and suitable for the surface.
To install your new blinds you will need the below tools.
We recommend watching our how to install video guide first.
Note: Your vertical blind will come with two bracket options. Face fix brackets are for fitting to the wall or window frame. Top fix brackets are for fitting your blind to the ceiling or within the window recess. Follow each step for whichever bracket you are using.
If you’re fitting the blind inside the recess you can top fix the brackets to the lintel or face fix the brackets to the window frame.
If you’re fitting the blind outside the window recess ensure that measurement (C) in the diagram above is the same to ensure even window coverage.
If you’re fixing the bracket to the underside of the window recess, measure and mark the distance (D), allowing for obstructions like handles that protrude into the recess area. Position the brackets approx. 5cm from the ends of where the headrail is to be positioned. If more than 2 brackets are supplied, fit the additional brackets at equal spacing across the length of the blind. Please ensure fixings are suitable for the wall/surface to which you are mounting the brackets.
If you’re fixing the brackets to the face of the wall, or the window frame, position the brackets approximately 5cm from the ends of where the headrail is to be positioned. If more than 2 brackets are supplied, fit the additional brackets at equal spacing across the length of the blind. Please ensure fixings are suitable for the wall/surface to which you are mounting the brackets.
Tilt and hook headrail into bracket at point (E). Rotate the headrail into position until it clicks. To release the headrail push the bracket at point (F) as shown in the diagram above.
Hook the back of the headrail into the bracket and rotate the headrail into position. Secure headrail by tightening the short screw in the front of the bracket.
The safety device must be installed at the maximum distance possible from the control mechanism to prevent looped chain from becoming slack. The chain should be taut. Place the safety clip on the wall and mark the positioning of the 2 screw holes, then drill two suitable holes.
Screw the safety device securely to the wall.
Use this step if your slats are from the fabric range, you can tell by the type of headrail traveller and slat fitting you’ve been supplied. With the headrail fitted hook each fabric slat into the headrail travellers ensuring the traveller pegs are in the open position.
Use this step if your slats are from the PVC/Waterproof range, you can tell by the type of headrail traveller and slat fitting you’ve been supplied. With the headrail fitted hook each fabric slat into the headrail travellers ensuring the traveller pegs are in the open position.
If your vertical blinds has a separate bottom weight, insert the weights into the vertical slat bottom pockets.
Push connector on stablilising chain onto the ear of each bottom weight. Stablising chain should be connected to both sides of the blind.
Your new blinds is maintenance free, however we recommend that regular visual checks are completed to ensure that no components have been damaged, which could result in operating difficulties and/or cause a safety risk.
If any maintenance is required please contact us right away.
Young children can be strangled by loops in pull cords, chains, tapes and inner cords that operate the product.
To avoid strangulation and entanglement, keep cords out of the reach of young children. Cords may become wrapped around a child’s neck.
Move beds, cots and furniture away from window covering cords. Do not tie cords together. Make sure cords do not twist and create a loop.
If you need any assistance during the installation process, please give us a call on 01952 948180 or start a live chat with our highly trained customer support team.
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