Ian T
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- Mar 20, 2008
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Autosleeper Symbol, 2000 model. Now the weather started to improve, thought I would try out the Heiki (or Heki) roof ventilator for the first time. Pulled the fly screen out ok, and returned it. Pulled the blind across and TWANG. The spring lost tension, and i was left holding all the blind material in my hand. The edges looked a bit crumpled, so i would guess that previous owner had problem. I unscrewed the plastic cover plate on the inside edge of the blind to expose the blind and roller. I managed to roll the fabric back onto the roller, but could not work out how to tension the spring etc, as I couldn't acess the end of the roller. The cover plate that I removed I found was cracked where it beds to fit the corner (not new, and the securing screws had obviously been taken out before because one was very loose). From what I could see at the rear end of the roller (Left facing) the bracket holding it looked as if it didn't have a top to it, so may be broken. It looks as if I may have to remove the rest of the side panelling to give me access to the roller blind, re-tension it by winding up the spring from the end, (if I remember right) and then slot the roller back into position, tensioned. If the securing bracket is found to be broken and not capable of securing the roller blind, does anyone know if spares are available, or is it going to be a complete Heiki replacement.
Sorry this dragged out a bit, but I just hoped that it means something to that most knowledgeable guy out there, who knows just what to do, and his mates of course. Thanks for your time :Blush:
Sorry this dragged out a bit, but I just hoped that it means something to that most knowledgeable guy out there, who knows just what to do, and his mates of course. Thanks for your time :Blush: