How to Install Full Blockout Cassette and Roller Blind Install Guide

Blinds Downunder has put together downloadable written guides and video's to assist with your Full Blockout Cassette and Roller Blind installation.

Always download/read our written installation guides first and use written guide in conjunction with the the specific video. The video's only document Top and Side installations. We recommend to always fit the cassette with end caps on recess fit cassettes. This is not shown on the recess fit video guide.

Pre Drilled Face Fit and Pre Drilled Recess Fit installation is only documented in our downloadable written installation guide below and requires slightly different fitting techniques.

Directly below Important notes; are our downloadable written guides on How to install Full Blockout Cassette and Roller Blind installation. The guides map out the items you will require to assist with your specific Full Blockout Cassette and Roller Blind installation. Make sure to click on the specific guide that references your installation; example Face Fit or Recess Fit. For any trouble shooting download our Trouble Shooting Checklist.

For additional information click on video guide below the downloadable written guides, to watch animated videos on how to install your Full Blockout Cassette and Roller Blind and How to program Alpha motors, should you purchase motorisation.

* Important notes; Read this before downloading our written guides

We do not supply screws as each installation is different.

It is important to follow the written guides with accuracy for correct full blackout result.

Check how channels will sit prior too installing. Corner Light Blocks need to be hidden inside aluminium channel (No plastic visible on the front of channels. Make sure aluminium mitre sits in front of plastic light blocks to hide the plastic light blocks.)

Once track location is worked out for non pre drilled Full Blockout Cassette. Carefully prise open the channel using a strong flat blade screwdriver inside the channel. Make sure you do this at the end that is cut square and on the bottom channel only one mitre end. Slowly work your way along the channel, being careful not to bend the front insert.

Use long series drills and long series phillips head bit/screwdriver for installation. Make sure to protect the aluminium for scratching, including little swarf filings. TIp: We use masking tape around drilling/screwing area.

Top Cassette installation, make sure screws are 35-40mm in from the outer edges of the cassette to allow bracket to slide into track. Top rear cassette section needs to align with your finished measurement at the top on Face Fit installation. If you install the top cassette higher the cassette won't sit correctly at the bottom. Some adjustment might be required based on your individual circumstances.

For recess fit, make sure brackets and end covers are installed on back cassette profile, prior to fitting rear cassette in the recess. The face of the cassette clicks into place, as the final step of installation. The Front of your Cassette must finish flush with your bracket covers. If the Front Cassette doesn't click in and sit flush, it isn't installed correctly and may let light bleed into your room.

Zero Gravity blinds with purchased handles, please note for shipping purposes handles are not attached to the blind base rail. You will need to finish the installation. The holes are pre drilled in the factory, for ease of installation. View our guide below for installation assistance.

For Motorisation we recommend fully charging your motor before installing your motor in your blind tube. The new Alpha motors come with a straight charging cable. We provide a USB-C Extension Cable - 90 Degree Male to Female with your motors. You can tuck, the USB cable into your pelmet or drill a hole, through the top of your cassette to exit your new cable.

Tip: We use a small fine thread plaster screw to start the thread for end covers and finish off attaching end covers with small screws supplied with Cassette System. Only use hand screwdriver (Approximately 2-3 full turns with plaster screw to open aluminium) Check first hole to ensure, not to open. When installing covers tighten small bracket screws until tight. You may wish to gap seal behind recess fit side channels. We do not recommend sealing front, as this will prevent future maintenance. 

Download the written PDF Guides for installation below

                 

Below are videos for Face Fit and Recess Fit, that explain how to install. Please reference this image for Full Blockout Cassette Installations

The SunBoss 80mm Blockout Face Fit Cassette, is a sleek unit which provides full light blockout option, As a cassette the 80mm Blockout Cassette is for an advanced installer. Meaning we only recommend for advanced DIY installers or blind installers, due to the technical nature of the install. Watch the video below for installation guidance. Contact us should you have any technical questions.

The SunBoss 80mm Blockout Recess Fit Cassette, is a sleek unit which provides full light blockout option, As a cassette the 80mm Blockout Cassette is for an advanced installer.Meaning we only recommend for advanced DIY installers or blind installers, due to the technical nature of the install.Watch the video below for installation guidance. Contact us should you have any technical questions. Always ensure you have adequate depth inside recess prior to ordering.