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WHAT ARE BLIND MANUFACTURERS DOING TO MAKE BLINDS
MORE SAFE FOR OUR CHILDREN?
Hunter Douglas, a major blind manufacturer
and leader in research and development for the window covering
industry, has numerous control systems available to the
end user to increase safety for children.
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PermAssure® Saftey wand on Somner® Vertical Blinds |
LiteRise® on Duette® Honeycomb Shades |
PowerRise® on Duette® Honeycomb shades |
Ultraglide® on Duette® Honeycomb Shades
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PermAssure, Saftey Wand for vertical
blinds: This wand completely replaces the control chain
and cord normally found on vertical blinds with one, easy
to use wand. The wand provides both traverse and rotational
vane control so you never need to think about which chain
or cord to pull. For children, this option provides added
safety over corded verticals by keeping the controls out
of their reach.
LiteRise,: The LiteRise touch system
lets you raise and lower blinds with just the touch of
a finger. Simply push the bottom rail up or pull down on
the easy grip handle. The cordless control is practically
effortless. It's so accurate that the bottom rail always
stays straight, level and exactly where it's left. Naturally
this product is ideal in an easily accessible window.
PowerRise,: A battery operated remote
control system. With just the touch of a button, you can
move your window fashions anywhere between the open and
closed positions. Easy to install, simple to use and powered
by standard alkaline batteries, this lift system is a practical
solution for rooms with multiple or hard to reach windows.
It also has a built-in safety stop that automatically stops
the shade from lowering should it encounter an object in
its path. And, or ultimate convenience, the optional Auto
Timer lets you program your shades to automatically raise
or lower at the precise time you desire.
Ultraglide: A retractable lifting system.
The cord always maintains a constant length. All it takes
is a gentle pull to operate this lifting system. To lower
the blind, just one effortless pull and it lowers itself.
No long cords dangling when the blind or shade is up.
As you decide on new window coverings for your home, please
keep these control systems in mind. Any full-service window covering
dealer should be able to show and explain these systems
to you. Ask
for details.
THE BLIND SPOT
Lennie Jestice
Serving the Metro Area
303.973.1235
SPECIAL SAFETY NOTE:
You may have heard the news about the potential
chocking hazard of the draw cords on horizontal blinds.
The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) announced
on Nov. 1, 2000 a “recall to Repair” ** on
all horizontal blinds as a protective measure against accidental
strangulation of children with blind cords. For all horizontal
products manufactured before Sept. 1, 2000, there is a
FREE repair kit available. You can install a cord stop
near the head rail without the the blinds being removed.
To order call 1.800.506.4636 (the Window Covering safety
Council) and view illustrated instructions at http://www.windowcoverings.org **
This recall does not mean to return blinds to your dealer
or manufacturer, but that a repair is available.
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The
Blind Spot