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Blind
slats will not lower
When packaged for shipment, the slats of the blind are fully raised.
When you first attempt to lower the slats the cord lock may not
release, preventing the slats from lowering. First, mount the blind
in the window. Then hold the lift cords level with the headrail and
gently pull. This should release the cord lock. If this does not
solve the problem, take the blind out of the window. Locate the cord
lock mechanism in the headrail (the lift cords run through this).
You will see a pin. Using a flat head (be careful to avoid contact
with the cording) screwdriver, turn the screwdriver perpendicular to
the headrail. Push the pin to disengage the cords. NOTE: As soon as
you release the pin, the slats will lower.
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Tilt problems for
horizontal blind
Confirm that the tilt rod goes through the tilter mechanism and has
not slid out of place. The tilt rod should not be impeded from
turning by the end stiffeners. The tilt rod should be approximately
1-1/2" less than the headrail size. Make sure that the tilt rod is
not bent. Confirm that the tilter mechanism is completely set into
the headrail of the blinds. Make sure that the tape roll/drum is
properly set into the tape roll support/cradle. The tape roll/drum
must be centered in the tape roll support/cradle in order to turn
freely. Placement of tape roll supports and tilter should allow the
tilt rod to turn without tension. The tilt rod should not bend in
order to insert into the tilter gear or to run through the tape roll
supports. Attempt to spray the headrail components (including the
tilter & tape rolls/drums) with a silicon spray. This may remedy
abnormal stiffness and squeaking. If all of the above methods fail
or when it is obvious that the gear in the tilter has worn out or is
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Blind will
not tilt/slats will not turn
A guardian tilter continues turning even when the blind is fully
closed preventing the mechanism from breaking. If the blind is
small, it can easily become disconnected. To re-connect the tilter,
proceed as follows: If the slats are closed in the down position,
turn the wand counter clockwise and at the same time pull down
gently on the back string of the ladders (supporting the slats). If
the slats are closed in the up position, turn the wand clockwise and
gently pull down on the front string of the ladders. If the above
steps do not correct the problem, see replacing a tilter.
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Restringing a blind
If the cords are not broken, you do not have to remove the
blind. Begin by removing the ladder cap from the under side of
the bottom rail. Now that the ends of the cords are exposed
within the bottomrail, pull them out slightly. Cut the old
cord above the knot and weld the ends of the old and new cord
together using a lighter or match. Roll the joined cords
between your fingers to create a smooth weld. From the
cordlock side, gently pull the tassel toward the left and this
will pull the new cording through the same path. When the
cording gets to the desired length for the controls to be, tie
a knot in the ends by the bottomrail and cut off the excess.
Replace the tassel and repeat process for additional cords.
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Replacing
slats
Start by removing the ladder cap from the under side of the bottom
rail. This will expose the ends of the cords, which you can then
pull out slightly. Cut the cord just above the knot and then pull
the cord up through the last damaged slat. Remove the slats and
replace them with the new ones, making sure that you insert the
slats so that the route holes are aligned with the existing slats.
Then weave the cords through the route holes being certain to
alternate the sides of the ladder rungs as you proceed down the
blind. Reinsert the cords into the bottom rail and tie them off.
Replace caps.
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Shortening blind
Remove the bottomrail plugs to release the string ladders and reveal
the knotted lift cord. Undo the knot and pull up lift cord enough to
release the slats you need to remove. Remove the bottomrail and
slats necessary to shorten the blind. Determine the desired length
and insert the bottomrail into the last ladder rung. Cut the string
ladder above the rung that hangs below the bottomrail. You should
have enough ladder hanging to be able to insert these strings into
the route holes on the bottom of the bottomrail. Insert the lift
cord through the bottomrail hole and tie a knot. Make sure that the
lift cords are even and that the bottomrail hangs straight. Adjust
to the desired length by lowering or raising the knot in the lift
cord. You may also insert more or less of the ladders in the
bottomrail route. Do not try to adjust the length by pulling on the
lift cord. Replace the bottomrail plugs. Use a rubber mallet or
hammer to keep from marking the plugs. |
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