If you already have blinds with looped cords in a child s bedroom we recommend that you remove them.
Child safety device for vertical blinds.
401006 this short video will show you how to install a safety cord and chain tensioner to your window frame or wall.
A safety standard introduced in 2014 means that new blinds must be safe by design or be supplied with appropriate child safety devices installed.
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The new guidelines state that cords on any custom made window covering cannot be longer than 40 the height of the window covering unless the customer specifically requests a custom cord length.
Blinds to go is an avid supporter of safety initiatives by the window covering safety council wcsc.
Rollers verticals romans venetian and pleated blinds have all been motorized by acme engineers and offer ease and safe operation for years to come.
Motorised blinds are another child safe option and at acme blinds we offer a full range of mains and low voltage motorisation and convenient and economic battery options.
In the video.
With regard to the safety devices shown in the above video i draw your attention to the following statement by linda kaiser.
I am the founder of parents for window blind safety.
The team at vertical blinds direct are dedicated to spreading awareness about the risks of unrestrained blind cords.
Acme blinds promotes the safe use of blinds and will fit a safety device on all blinds it installs.
Knowing the hidden hazards that come with window treatment cords blinds to go has rapidly expand their cordless options while training their employees on child safety best practices.
In 2018 the window covering manufacturers association wcma decided on new standards for child safety to go into effect by december 15 2018.
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Make your existing blind safe with this ingenious yet simple child safety device for blinds.
There are devices shown to the public as a way to make blinds safer.
Acme blinds continues to source new products with child safe properties all our showrooms will supply the child safey device free of charge and give instructions on how to fit it.
Developed for vertical blinds this device can be used on any blind that has chain or cord controls.