Swift Owner's Handbook - Swift Group

Fitted EquipmentDOUBLE CASSETTE BLINDS(SEITZ)Blinds and FlyscreensFlyscreen and blinds operate in the samemanner. The flyscreen can only be ‘fully up’or ‘fully’ down, but the blind also has anintermediate position.To operate, pull down by holding thefingergrip(s), gently ease towards the windowto locate the catches. To retract, pull downeasing away from the window to release thecatches and guide to the required position.• ONLY OPERATE BY HOLDING THEFINGERGRIP(S) - pulling on one side willcause uneven running and snagging.• DO NOT ALLOW THE BLIND ORFLYSCREEN TO RE-COIL WITHOUTCONTROL.• It is not recommended that blinds and/orflyscreens are left in the down position forlong periods, or when travelling, as thiscan result in fatigue of the spring.• Clean the cassette, side track and fabricswith mild detergent and water.• Lubrication of mechanism or spring is notrequired or recommended. However, ifcomponents should require cleaning, useonly WD40 or similar with fluff-free cloth.Other lubricants may result in damage tofabrics and plastics.Tension AdjustmentRemove plastic cover (if fitted) to locatetension lugs. The tension lugs have a slotand are located in the cassette on a‘bayonet’ principle. Insert screwdriver intoslot (ensure a good fit), turn lug clockwise toallow the spring tension to push the lugs justfree of the cassette. Keep fingers away fromscrewdriver tip to avoid accidental injury.Spring can now have more or less tensionapplied as required.If in doubt of tension to be applied, releaseall tension and re-start. In which case, withblind fully wound on the roller, apply 12revolutions of lug (factory setting).Refitting is a reversal of removal procedure.For more detailed information, seemanufacturer’s instructions.DOORSCREENWhen drawing or releasing the doorscreen,care should be taken not to let it spring backfreely, this may result in damage to thescreen or its fittings.Always pull the doorscreen close to thecentre. It is not advisable to pull close to thetop or bottom as this will cause snaggingand uneven running.CautionWhen opening or releasing thedoorscreen, care must be taken to avoidtrapping fingers.Do not allow the doorscreen to slam open.85