# BLIND INSTALLATION/OPERATION INSTRUCTIONS VENETIAN BLINDS Comprehensive installation instructions are included with every delivered blind from 4Blinds2You.com. Venetian blinds can be easily installed within or outside most recess openings using the brackets suitable for the required area/application (please see our brackets information page). Your blind has been packed with the slats in the raised position. Do not release them before fitting the blind. However, any cords which are wound around the blind should be unwound before placing the blind into the brackets. Fitting the Blind Face / Universal Brackets or Top fixing brackets
If extension brackets have been supplied, fit other brackets to the underside of the extension brackets using the screws provided, then follow the instructions opposite. They should be spaced equidistantly along the width of the blind. However, before selecting a fixing point, ensure that the brackets will not be over any part of the mechanism inside the headrail. Brackets should be positioned to one side of any internal fitting. After fixing the brackets, pull the finger tabs to the centre of each bracket. Push the blind headrail upwards into the brackets and fold the finger tabs back towards the headrail so that they fit flush with the front of the headrail. Concealed top fix bracket N.B. Great care should be taken when using this bracket as the blind cannot be removed easily once it has been fixed in position. The bracket screws directly to a horizontal surface above the blind location. Brackets should be fitted with screws which are at least 15mm (9/16") from a wall or window frame. Fit two brackets with screws 6mm (3/8") from either end of the headrail. Further brackets, if supplied, should be fitted equidistantly between the end brackets. However, when positioning the brackets, care must be taken to ensure that they do not interfere with any part of the mechanism. The projections on the brackets must be positioned so that they engage with the lips on the headrail. After fitting the brackets push the headrail upwards so that the legs of the brackets are inside the headrail. Continue to push the headrail upwards until the projecting lugs lock firmly into the headrail. Hold down bracket This hold down bracket can be screwed to the window sill or to the side. Lower the blind to its full extent and place the hold down brackets over the spigot on the end caps so that the bottom rail of the blind can turn freely. Mark the position of the brackets, move the bottom rail to one side so that it is clear of the brackets and screw them into place. Spring the brackets outwards and clip the end caps into the holes in the brackets. Operating the blind Caution. The slats should be tilted only when the blind is in its lowest position - ie fully extended. Furthermore, the blind should be raised or lowered only when the slats are horizontal - i.e. fully open. Tilting the slats To tilt the slats on a blind fitted with a tilt wand, rotate the wand clockwise or anti-clockwise until the desired position is obtained. If the blind has tilt cords, pull one cord to tilt the slats in one direction and the other cord to reverse the action. Adjusting the level of the slats To lower and raise the blind, pull the lift cords towards the centre of the blind to release the cord lock. Raise or lower the blind to the required level and move the cord towards the outside of the blind to lock the cords in position.