1. Operation
| Guideline | Details |
|---|---|
| Operate manual blinds from the centre | Ensures the material rolls evenly onto the top tube. |
| Supervise motorised blinds while moving | Avoid operating in high winds – wind pressure makes it hard for the motor. |
| Behaviour in high winds (≥30 km/h) | Leave blinds either fully retracted onto the top tube, or fully down and locked. |
| Extreme weather events | Manual blinds must be fully retracted onto the top tube. |
| Operating in windy conditions | Use your hand to push against the blind material to reduce wind pressure, then operate. |
| Avoid rolling up when wet | Moisture, water, or condensation trapped inside can cause mould. |
2. Cleaning
| Can Do ✔ | Can’t Do ✕ |
|---|---|
| Use a soft cloth with soapy cold water. | Use full-strength detergents, cleaning fluids, soaps, insecticides or garden sprays. |
| Allow the blind to dry completely before rolling up. | Use bore water, or let bore water sprinklers hit the blind. |
| Use VuPlex® for PVC blinds and clean gently to avoid scratches. | Allow petrochemicals or solvents to touch the surface. |
| Dry PVC blinds with a cloth for best results. | Use a high-pressure hose. |
| Remove bird droppings, dirt, or stains promptly. | Use window cleaning detergents. |
3. Smooth Operation for Track-Guided Blinds
| Action | Details |
|---|---|
| Do use food-grade silicone spray, such as CRC Food Grade Silicone Spray | Lower blind fully. Apply spray in the groove between spline tape and track on both left and right tracks, only on one side of the blind. Lubricate entire track height for about 10 seconds. Open and close several times to spread. |
| Do NOT use oil-based lubricants, such as WD-40 | They damage the spline tape and cause dust to clog inside the track. |
| General note | In most cases, outdoor blinds do not need lubrication, only in very dusty environments. |
4. Level the Bottom Bar
| Cause | Solution / Prevention |
|---|---|
| Operating the blind from one side repeatedly | Always operate from the centre. If you don’t, the blind may retract unevenly onto the top tube. |
| Symptom of uneven retraction | Bottom bar is not level when the blind is fully retracted and stored at the top. |
