Panaramic room blinds wont close.

[Camper634]

On our Autotrail we have a large panaramic heki type window/roof light.Over time the night blinds and fly net have got more and more difficult to push/pull open or shut.They are now almost imppssible.Has anyone got any tips haw we can sort this or any instructions how to take it apart to see whats going on.Many thanks in advance.

 

[Furry Paws]

Runners are probably dry and dusty, if you can reach give them a wipe with a damp cloth then spray with silicon lubrication like for the toilet flap or WD40, wipe up an surplus to save drips! I hope this helps.

 

[Camper634]

Thanks but i have trued that and its no better.I think the problem is in the mechanism rather than along the runners.Many thanks for your help.

 

[rb62]

 

[Camper634]

That is very interesting,thank you.Mine is the large panoramic one similar to the one shown at the start of the video,but maybe the principal is the same.Just need to pluck up the courage to start levering it off

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[Camper634]

This is exactly like mine.Found the picture on ebay.Looks like you have to remove 6 screws and then it shouldcome apart.

 

[Camper634]

Well i have got it off but not sure it will ever go back on.Now to investigate the original reason why i started this in the first place….2 hours ago

 

[rb62]

Not much to go wrong with them really,on ours the little plastic tabs holding the string in place used to break but were super glueable back into place. I used furniture polish on ours,don't use WD40 as it will swell the plastic

 

[Camper634]

All sorted,much to my surprise.The drawer strings we re as tight as piano wires so i slackened them off by loosening a small screw(one at each side) and slackening the tension off and retightening them again.To my shock and delight it worked!Can only think they must have been like that from day 1!.Another Saturday afternoon well spent.If any poor bugger has the same issue get in touch.I am an expert

 

[RandallC]

Hi,

If still have a problem, TRY

Mr sheen silicon polish.

3 in 1 Silicon spray lubricant

Trust me, sprayed on the runner of ant curtain/tracked system, you'll find a big difference

Works on door locks, toilets, etc etc. However ..... Never Use WD40 on ANYTHING plastic.