Kirsch Vertical Blinds Installation Instructions

Kirsch Vertical Blinds are a stylish and functional window covering solution. With proper installation, operation, and care, your new shades will provide years of beauty and performance. Choose from a variety of mounting options, including inside and outside mount, and customize the light diffusion with the tilt feature. Choose from a variety of colors and materials to match your decor.

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Vertical Blinds Collection
Installation Instructions
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GETTING STARTED
Product View ................................................................................................................................................................. 1
Tools and Fasteners Needed ........................................................................................................................................ 2
INSTALLATION
Installation Overview .................................................................................................................................................... 2
Valance Assembly .......................................................................................................................................................... 3
Mount the Installation Brackets — Inside Mount ...................................................................................................... 5
Mount the Installation Brackets — Outside Mount .................................................................................................. 6
Install the Vanes ............................................................................................................................................................ 7
Attach the Universal Cord Tensioner (Cord Loop Units Only) ................................................................................. 8
Cord Adjustment (Cord and Chain Only) ................................................................................................................... 8
OPERATION
Blind Operation.............................................................................................................................................................. 9
CARE
Removing the Headrail (If Necessary) ...................................................................................................................... 10
Removing the Vanes (If Necessary) .......................................................................................................................... 10
Cleaning Procedures ................................................................................................................................................... 10
CHILD SAFETY ............................................................................................................................................................. 11
Warning ........................................................................................................................................................................ 11
Cord Loop Shades ....................................................................................................................................................... 11
WARRANTY .................................................................................................................................................................. 12
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GETTING STARTED
Product View
Outside Mount
Adjustable Bracket
Inside Mount
Mounting Clip
Headrail
Cord and
Wand Control
System
Vanes
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GETTING STARTED
Thank you for purchasing the Kirsch&reg; Vertical Blinds Collection. With proper installation, operation, and care, your new shades will
provide years of beauty and performance.
Please thoroughly review this instruction booklet and the enclosed packing list before beginning the installation.
Tools and Fasteners Needed
■■ Flat blade and Phillips screwdrivers
■■ Level (laser level is recommended)
■■ Measuring tape and pencil
■■ Power drill, 3⁄32” drill bit, and 1⁄4” hex drive
In addition, you will need fasteners designed to work with your specific mounting surface(s).
■■ #6 Hex Head Screws (Provided). Two 11⁄2&quot; screws are provided per installation bracket.
■■ Speed Nuts and Screws (Provided). Extension brackets come with speed nuts and screws.
Speed Nuts
and Screws
(Provided with Each
Extension Bracket)
#6 x 11⁄2&quot;
Hex Head Screws
(Provided)
Installation Overview
➤➤ The number of installation brackets required varies depending on the
shade width, as shown in the table.
Blind
Width
Brackets
Required
15&quot; – 48&quot;
2
48 1/8&quot; – 72&quot;
3
72 /8&quot; – 96&quot;
4
96 1/8&quot; – 120&quot;
5
120 /8&quot; – 144&quot;
6
144 1/8&quot; – 168&quot;
7
168 /8&quot; – 192&quot;
8
192 1/8&quot; – 216&quot;
9
216 /8&quot; – 240&quot;
10
240 1/8&quot; – 264&quot;
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264 /8&quot; – 288&quot;
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288 1/8&quot; – 300&quot;
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Mounting Types and Window Terminology
If the installation brackets are mounted correctly, the rest of the installation process follows easily. To prepare for this important
first step, review the mounting types and basic window terminology illustrated below.
Molding (or Wall)
Head Jamb
Jamb
Jamb
Collectively, the sill and
jambs are called the
“window casement.”
Sill (or Floor)
Inside Mount
Blinds fit within
window opening.
■■ Refer to the appropriate page below based on your order:
➤➤ If your Blind has a Valance — Page 3
➤➤ Inside Mount — Page 5
➤➤ Outside Mount — Page 6
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Outside Mount
Blind mounts outside
window opening.
INSTALLATION
INSTALLATION
Valance Assembly
Please refer to the section below for your valance type.
If you didn’t order a valance, proceed to “Mount the Installation Brakets - Inside Mount” on page 5 or
“Mount the Installation Brakets - Outside Mount” on page 6 based on the mounting option ordered.
Dust Cover Valance Assembly
Single-Tiered Closed Corner
■■ Cut a fabric insert for the valance and each valance return 1” longer at each end than the valance and valance return width.
■■ Center the fabric insert in the valance and wrap the excess on each side around to the back of the valance.
■■ At one end, hold the fabric insert in place with a corner clip.
Valance Return
Clip
■■ At the opposite end, pull the fabric insert tight and secure it in place with another corner clip.
■■ Center each valance return fabric insert and wrap the excess on each side around to the
Fabric
Insert
back of the valance return.
■■ Attach the valance return to the valance using the already attached corner clip.
Valance
■■ At the opposite end of the valance return, pull the fabric insert tight and secure it in
Corner
Clip
place with a valance return clip.
Valance
Return
■■ Repeat the previous 4 steps for the other valance return.
IMPORTANT: Vinyl inserts should be cut flush with the ends of the valance and valance
returns. Secure vinyl in place with the corner clip and valance return clips.
Proceed to “Mount the Installation Brakets - Inside Mount” on page 5 or
“Mount the Installation Brakets - Outside Mount” on page 6 based on the mounting option ordered.
Single-Tiered Open Corner (Fabric Only)
■■ Cut a fabric insert long enough to wrap around the corner and over the entire
return plus at least 1” excess at each end.
Valance
Return
Fabric
Insert
■■ Attach the corner clip and valance returns.
■■ Insert the fabric into the valance, wrap it through the corner clip and into the valance
return.
Valance
IMPORTANT: Leave extra fabric at the other end of the fabric insert to be able to
wrap around the other valance return.
■■ Wrap excess fabric around the end of the valance return and secure it with a
valance return clip.
■■ Repeat steps 3 and 4 for the other valance return.
Proceed to “Mount the Installation Brakets - Inside Mount” on page 5 or
“Mount the Installation Brakets - Outside Mount” on page 6 based on the mounting option ordered.
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Corner
Clip
Valance Return
Clip
INSTALLATION
INSTALLATION
Single-Tiered Round Corner
■■ Install the round valance corners onto each end of the valance.
Fabric
Insert
Valance
Return
■■ Install the valance returns onto each end of the round valance corners.
■■ Cut the fabric insert 4” longer than the total length of the valance plus both returns.
NOTE: Vinyl inserts should be cut flush with the ends of the valance returns. Secure vinyl in place
with the valance return clips.
Valance
Round Valance
Corner
■■ Place the fabric insert into the clear lips of the valance, continuing around the molded valance
corner and through the valance return.
■■ Wrap excess fabric around the end of the valance return and secure it with a valance return clip.
Dust
Cover
Valance
Return Clip
■■ From the other end of the fabric insert, pull the fabric tight, repeating the previous 2 steps.
■■ Attach the clear corner caps onto the valance corners, top and bottom.
■■ Use a #4 1/2” screw to secure each valance return onto the dust cover valance surface.
Proceed to “Mount the Installation Brakets - Inside Mount” on page 5 or
“Mount the Installation Brakets - Outside Mount” on page 6 based on the mounting option ordered.
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Clear Corner
Caps
INSTALLATION
INSTALLATION
Mount the Installation Brackets — Inside Mount
■■ Mark 2” to 4” in from each jamb. Measure and mark the underside of the dust cover, if ordered.
➤➤ If more than two installation brackets came with your order, space additional bracket(s) evenly in 24” to 30” intervals
between the end brackets and mark their location. Mount into wood whenever possible.
IMPORTANT: Allow &frac12;” clearance between vane and window.
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2 to
4&quot;
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2 to
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4&quot;
Install Mounting Clips
Dust Cover
Valance
■■ Drill the screw holes using a 3∕ 32” drill bit.
WARNING: Product is heavy. Mount into wood/metal studs or into concrete with
concrete anchors. Drywall anchors are not recommended.
Rear
Groove
➤➤ If you did not order a valance, drill directly into the ceiling/head jamb.
Mounting
Screw
➤➤ If you ordered a dust cover valance, drill through the rear groove of the dust cover
valance then into the ceiling/head jamb.
Ceiling/Head Jamb
■■ Attach the mounting clip using the screws provided.
➤➤ Hold the valance in position, the screw will go (through the valance, if ordered)
into the ceiling/head jamb.
Mounting
Clip
Mounting
Clip
Valance
(Optional)
■■ Center the headrail underneath the mounting clips.
Vane
Wall
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Side
View
31/2&quot;
41/4&quot;
21/4&quot;
Vertical Track Headrail
■■ Tilt the headrail and insert it into the front edge of the mounting clips.
Pull forward, then roll the headrail back toward the rear of the blind.
Push up and snap into place.
Rear Tab
Tilt and
Pull Forward
Roll Back
Proceed to “Install the Vanes” on page 7.
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Push Up
INSTALLATION
INSTALLATION
Mount the Installation Brackets — Outside Mount
■■ Mark 2” to 4” in from each jamb.
➤➤ If more than two “L” installation brackets came with your order, space additional bracket(s) evenly in 24” to 30” intervals
between the end brackets and mark their location. Mount into wood whenever possible.
➤➤ Adjust mounting clips to allow 1/2” clearance between the vane and the wall (i.e. 21/4” for 31/2” vane).
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2 to
4&quot;
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30&quot; M
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■■ Drill the screw holes using a 3∕ 32” drill bit.
WARNING: Product is heavy. Mount into wood/metal studs or into concrete with concrete anchors. Drywall anchors
are not recommended.
■■ Attach the brackets using the screws provided.
■■ Center headrail underneath mounting clips.
■■ Tilt the headrail and insert it into the front edge of the mounting clip. Pull and roll the headrail up toward the rear of the blind
and snap into place.
Vertical Track Headrail
Tilt and
Pull Forward
Rear
Tab
Push Up
Roll Back
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INSTALLATION
INSTALLATION
■■ If a valance is included, “snap” on a valance hanger next to each “L” bracket.
■■ Center the valance in relationship to the headrail and slide it into the valance hangers.
Valance Hanger
“L” Bracket
Mounting
Clip
Valance
(Optional)
1/2&quot;
Vane
Wall
Side
View
31/2&quot;
41/4&quot;
21/4&quot;
Install the Vanes
■■ Determine the desired light/view direction.Rotate the vane hooks so the slot between the long and the short prong is facing
you.
Top View
Light Source (Sun)
Finished
Side
Light Diffusion
into Room
Light Source (Sun)
Finished
Side
Light Diffusion
into Room
■■ Push the vane into the hook until it “snaps” into place.
Carrier
Long
Prong
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Short
Prong
INSTALLATION
INSTALLATION
Attach the Universal Cord Tensioner (Cord Loop Units Only)
Before doing anything, you must first 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
Universal
Cord
Tensioner
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.
■■ Attach the cord tensioner according to the instructions provided with the Universal Cord
Tensioner Installation Kit.
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 unit will not operate properly unless the cord tensioner is secured. A Universal Cord Tensioner
Installation Kit has been included with your unit. Follow the instructions in the kit to correctly secure the cord
tensioner.
Cord Adjustment (Cord and Chain Only)
To reduce cord length on a Side Draw Blind:
■■ Open the blind.
■■ Release the cord tensioner by removing the screws.
Cord Knot
■■ Locate the cord knot in the front of the lead carrier.
Side Draw Carriers
in the Open Position
■■ Pull the cord to the desired length.
■■ Tie a double knot.
■■ Re-install the cord tensioner with the screws.
■■ Test for proper cord tension.
■■ Cut the excess cord.
To reduce cord length on Center Draw Blinds:
■■ Release the cord tensioner by removing the screws.
■■ Place the blind in the closed position.
■■ Locate the cord ends in the front of the lead carrier.
■■ Select the cord knot that adjusts the cord length only; if carrier movement is observed, select the other cord.
CAUTION: Cutting the wrong cord will cause irreparable damage.
■■ Pull the cord to the desired length.
Cord Knot
■■ Tie a double knot.
Center Draw Carriers
in the Closed Position
■■ Re-install the cord tensioner with the screws.
■■ Test for proper cord tension.
■■ Cut the excess cord.
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INSTALLATION
OPERATION
Blind Operation
Cord and Chain Operated
■■ Traversing. Use the pull cords attached to the cord tensioner to open and close the blind (black arrows).
■■ Tilting. Use the tassels and chains to rotate the vanes open or closed (gray arrows).
Side Stack
Split Stack
Cord and Wand Operated
■■ Traversing. Use the pull cords attached to the cord tensioner to open or close the vanes (black arrows).
■■ Tilting. Twist the safety wand to open or close the vanes (gray arrows).
IMPORTANT: Do not over torque the wand. It can cause the louvers to kick out at the bottom of the blind and cause the
louvers to look misshapen.
Side Stack
Split Stack
■■ Pull the rear cord to lower the shade.
■■ Pull on the front cord to raise the shade
■■ IMPORTANT: If the cord tensioner moves up the cord, you have not secured it to the wall or window frame. You must do so
for the shade to operate properly. See the instructions that came in the cord tensioner installation kit.
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INSTALLATION
CARE
Removing the Headrail (If Necessary)
■■ To remove the headrail, locate the rear tab on the mounting clip.
■■ Push up on the rear tab to release the headrail.
Vertical Track Headrail
Tilt to
Remove
Rear Tab
Push Up
Removing the Vanes (If Necessary)
■■ Push up on the vane.
■■ Gently open the vane hook by inserting a ‘credit card’ sized piece of rigid plastic between the vane and the long prong of the
vane hook.
■■ Carefully remove the vane.
Cleaning Procedures
Dusting
■■ Regular light dusting with a feather duster is all the cleaning that is needed in most circumstances.
Vacuuming
■■ Use a hand-held vacuum with low suction for more thorough dust removal.
Spot-Cleaning
■■ Prepare a solution of warm water and a mild detergent.
■■ Dampen a clean cloth in the solution and wring it out.
■■ Dab the spot with the dampened cloth until it is gone.
CAUTION: Vertical fabrics should not be spot-cleaned or immersed in water.
Compressed Air
■■ You can use compressed air or a hair dryer (cool setting) to blow the dust off your valance.
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INSTALLATION
CHILD SAFETY
WARNING
For more safety information call 1-844-547-7242.
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 can climb furniture to get to cords.
Cord Loop Panels
■■ Attach the cord tensioner on the cord loop to the wall or window casement. See “Attach the Universal Cord
Tensioner (Cord Loop Units Only)” on page 5. This can prevent children from pulling cord loops around their
necks.
■■ Kirsch 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.
■■ Fasteners provided in this kit may not be appropriate for all mounting surfaces. Use appropriate anchors for
mounting surface conditions.
■■ Only Kirsch supplied cord tensioners and hardware should be used. Replacement parts may be obtained by
contacting the Kirsch Consumer Support at 1-844-KIRSCH2 (844-547-7242).
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WARRANTY
Warranty
10-Year Limited Warranty
Kirsch&reg; is proud to extend a 10-year limited warranty on all Kirsch Custom Window Covering products. This is part
of our commitment to providing the highest quality products, which has been our continued tradition since 1907.
COVERED
NOT COVERED
by a 10-Year
Limited Warranty
by a 10-Year
Limited Warranty
• Kirsch Custom Window Covering products are
covered for defects in materials, workmanship
or failure to operate for 10 years from the date
of purchase (unless a shorter period is provided
below), provided that the original retail purchaser continues to own the product.
• Any conditions caused by normal wear and tear.
• Abuse, accidents, misuse or alterations to the
product.
• Exposure to the elements (sun damage, wind,
water/moisture, salt air) and discoloration or
fading over time.
• All internal mechanisms.
• Normal maintenance associated with motors
and related accessories including, but not limited
to, recharging and replacement of batteries.
• Fabric delamination.
• Components, brackets and operational cords.
• Repairs and/or replacements will be made with
like or similar parts or products. Fabric style, color
or components may vary depending on original
purchase date.
• Failure to follow our instructions with respect
to measurement, proper installation, cleaning
or maintenance.
• Shipping charges, cost of removal and reinstallation.
• Kirsch automation components are covered for
5 years from the date of purchase.
Kirsch (or its licensed fabricator/distributor) will repair or replace the product or components found to be defective.
TO OBTAIN WARRANTY SERVICE:
• Contact your original dealer (place of purchase) for warranty assistance.
• Contact Kirsch at 844-KIRSCH2 (844-547-7242) for technical support, certain parts free of charge, for assistance in obtaining warranty service or for further explanation of our warranty.
NOTE: In no event shall Kirsch or its licensed fabricator/distributor be liable or responsible for incidental or consequential damages or for any other indirect damage, loss, cost or expense. Some states do not allow the exclusion
or limitation of incidental or consequential damages, so the above exclusion or limitation may not apply to you. This
warranty gives you specific legal rights, and you may also have other rights which vary from state to state.
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Key Features

Inside and Outside Mount
Cord & Chain or Cord & Wand Operation
Adjustable light & view diffusion
Dust cover valance
Customizable length
Easy Installation
Easy Cleaning

Frequently Answers and Questions

How do I adjust the cord length?

Refer to the "Cord Adjustment (Cord and Chain Only)" section on page 8 for instructions on reducing cord length on both Side Draw and Center Draw Blinds.

What mounting options are available?

Kirsch Vertical Blinds offer both Inside Mount and Outside Mount options. Refer to the "Mounting Types and Window Terminology" section on page 2 for illustrations.

What are the different types of valances?

The "Valance Assembly" section on page 3 provides a guide to assembling the different valance types offered with Kirsch Vertical Blinds, including Dust Cover, Single-Tiered Closed Corner, Single-Tiered Open Corner, and Single-Tiered Round Corner.