How to Install Sleep-Guard

What You’ll Need

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    Pencil

    For marking drill points

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    Stepladder

    For safe access to the skylight

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    A friend to help

    Assist with installation

    Kurlax Sleep-Guard cellular shade assembly parts

    What's In the Box

    Video Tutorials

    Here’s a quick look at how to install Sleep-Guard.

    If you’d like to pause the video, replay a step, or zoom in for details, you can watch the full tutorials on our YouTube channel.

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    Sleep-Guard Assembly Steps

    Inserting the magnetic strip into the bottom rail and rubber strips into the side rails of the Sleep-Guard frame.

    Step 1: Insert Magnetic and Rubber Strips

    Place the Bottom Rail Magnetic Strip and the two Side Rail Rubber Strips into their respective grooves and press firmly to snap them in.

    Note: If you have chosen the drill-in installation, skip this step for now to facilitate drilling.

    Arranging the Sleep-Guard rails on the floor in numerical order with inner channels facing each other.

    Step 2: Arrange Rails by Numbered Labels

    Lay the top and bottom rails on a clean, flat floor, following the sequence of the numbered labels. Ensure they are parallel with the inner channels facing inward. Position the two side rails on either side, also with their inner channels facing inward, to prepare for assembly.

    Snapping the side rails into the main frame of the cellular shade.

    Step 3: Connect the Rails

    Connect the two side rails to the top and bottom rails. Ensure each corner snaps firmly into place to form a secure frame.

    Ensuring the pull cords are properly aligned and free of obstructions within the frame.

    Step 4: Align the Pull Cords

    Check that the pull cords are centered and not snagged or pinched, ensuring the shade can operate smoothly.

    Testing the movement of the assembled Sleep-Guard cellular shade.

    Step 5: Operation Test

    Close the shades to test the assembly and ensure everything functions correctly.

    No-Drill Installation

    Peeling the backing off the adhesive sealing strip for no-drill installation.

    Step 1: Peel off Protective Film

    Remove the protective film from the adhesive side of the sealing strips.

    Applying sealing strips to the frame edges, ensuring a relaxed fit at the corners to prevent light leaks.

    Step 2: Apply Sealing Strips to the Frame

    Attach the sealing strips to all four sides of the Sleep-Guard frame. Ensure full coverage with no gaps. Do not stretch the strips when going around corners; keep them relaxed to form a perfect 90-degree angle. Stretching may cause light leaks at the corners.

    Tilting and pushing the Sleep-Guard frame into the window recess for a snug, no-drill fit.

    Step 3: Install into Window Recess

    Tilting and pushing the Sleep-Guard frame into the window recess for a snug, no-drill fit.

    Drill-in Installation

    Video Tutorials

    Tilting and pushing the Sleep-Guard frame into the window recess for a snug, no-drill fit.

    Step 1:Place into Window Recess

    Tilt the shade into the bottom of the window recess and push it into position. Ensure the bottom of the shade remains parallel to the window frame, then push the top into place.

    Using a power drill to drive screws through the side rail pilot holes and securing the bottom rail (over 80cm) to the window frame.

    Step 2: Drill and Screw Fixation

    Use an electric drill to create pilot holes through the pre-drilled points on the side rails into the window frame, then secure them with screws. Please note: for units where the bottom rail exceeds 80cm, screw fixation is required by default for added stability.

    Holding the pull cords away from the drill bit to prevent damage.

    Protect the Cords

    Use a tool to move the pull cords aside while drilling to avoid scratching or cutting them.

    Tucking the fabric and pull cords into the side rail rubber strips.

    Step 4: Install Side Rail Rubber Strips

    Place the two rubber strips into the side rail grooves. Lift the fabric slightly during installation to allow the strip to seat properly, then tuck the pull cord into the strip's channel.

    Pressing the rubber strips firmly into the side rail grooves.

    Step 5: Press to Secure

    Press down firmly along the Side Rail Rubber Strips to ensure they are fully snapped in.

    Installing the magnetic strip on the bottom rail and performing a final operation test.

    Step 6: Install Bottom Magnetic Strip & Test

    Insert the Bottom Rail Magnetic Strip into its groove and press to secure. Finally, test the operation of the shades by opening and closing them.

    Sleep-Guard Cellular Shades - FAQ

    A: Check the pull cords first. Ensure they are centered and not caught or twisted within the side rails. Also, verify that the frame is perfectly rectangular and not skewed.

    A: This usually happens if the sealing strips were stretched during application. Peel them off and re-apply them without pulling or tension, ensuring they form a relaxed 90-degree angle at the corners for a light-tight fit.

    A: Before drilling, use a small tool (like a screwdriver or the provided spacer) to gently push the pull cords away from the drilling path. Double-check the cord position before each hole.

    A: Absolutely. If you decide to switch to a more permanent fix, you can drill directly through the pre-marked points on the side rails and secure them with screws. There is no need to remove the sealing strips—they will continue to provide a light-tight seal.

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