How to install Skylight Blinds

Installing your new skylight blind should be simple, and enjoyable. Just follow the instructions below, check out the videos and grab your tools. If you need any assistance along the way please give us a call or start a live chat and our highly trained customer support team can help get things moving in the right direction. All you'll need to install our skylight blinds is a cross head screwdriver.

You Should Have:

• Step 1 -Preparing the Headbox

  Peel the backing from the red double sided tape on the headbox.

  

• Step 2 - Attaching the Headbox

  Secure headbox to top of window using double sided tape

  

• Step 3 - Securing the Headbox

  Secure headbox to window frame at each side using countersunk screws

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• Step 4 - Inserting the Side Channel

  Slide the right side channel at a 30o angle onto the bottom bar end cap to ensure position under the headbox lip. 

  

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  Push the lower end of the side channel into position against the edge of the window.

  

• Step 5 - Securing the Side Channel 

  Secure the side channel into position using the countersunk screws provided.

  Repeat steps 4 & 5 for the left side channel.

  

• Step 6 - Remove the Cord Containers

  Remove the red cord containers, unwind the cord and dispose of the cord retainers.

  

• Step 7 - Visual Checks

  Pull cord to bottom of side channel and secure cord stop in the locking mechanism & trim excess cord to 1.5cm once it is confirmed the blind is working correctly.

  

• Additional Information

  Adjusting the Tension

  

  The blind is supplied pre-tensioned however, should this need adjusted, please change as follows:

  1. Use the 2mm Allen key supplied to adjust the cord stops.
  2. If the blind does not stay in position or raises on its own, add tension to the cords by adjusting the cord stop.
  3. If the blind is difficult to open or close, reduce the tension by adjusting the cord stop, ensuring the bottom bar is level.
  4. If the bottom bar is not level, adjust the cord stop tension. To do this, remove it from the locking mechanism and adjust accordingly.