Replace Breakaway Tassel

Summary: Follow these instructions to safely replace breakaway tassels on horizontal blinds. Use one tassel per lift cord to meet safety requirements and reduce the risk of accidental strangulation.

Applies To: Parkland®, Everwood®, Modern Precious Metals®

Replace Tassel Components

1. Remove the Old Tassel
2. Thread the New Components
3. Tie Off the Tassels

Attach a Clear Safety Donut

4. Prepare the Lift Cord
5. Create the Slip Knot
6. Secure the Donut

Safety Note: Do not remove the clear safety donuts from the top of the lift cords. These components help prevent access to inner cords that could pose a strangulation risk.

Remove the Old Tassel

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  • Cut the lift cords just above the existing tassel.
  • Cut the cords at a slight angle to make rethreading easier.

Thread the New Components

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  • Thread one wood tassel onto each individual lift cord.
    • Do not use one tassel for multiple cords. This can create a loop and pose a strangulation hazard.
  • Thread one lift cord grommet onto each lift cord, above the tassel.

Tie Off the Tassels

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  • Tie a double knot beneath the grommet and tassel to secure it in place.
  • Gently pull to test that the knot holds.

Prepare the Lift Cord

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  • Lower the blind completely.
  • Position the safety donut 1" to 2" below the bottom of the headrail on the lift cord.
  • Pull the lift cord through the hole in the donut.
    
       

Create the Slip Knot

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  • Spread the lift cord to form a loop.
  • Pull the donut and lift cord through the loop opening.
  • Let the cord wrap naturally around the donut to form a slip knot.
    
     

Secure the Donut

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  • Pull to tighten the knot until the donut sits snug against the lift cord.
  • Repeat for each lift cord.
    
    
     

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