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WINDOW BLINDS
FITTED EQUIPMENT screen does not cause an obstruction.
Blinds that shade from the top downwards
must be kept completely open, or be opened
regularly to allow the heat to escape.
Keeping the windows in ventilation position
allows heat to escape.
1.3 closed position Never fully close a roller blind system when
storing the vehicle or when not in use for
Plastoform Blanca windows are top quality longer periods!
windows from acrylic material. If you consider
above instructions, your windows can stay F or vehicles containing blinds from the top
in good shape for a long time. Windows also downwards or with other types of reflective
require periodic maintenance and check by blinds / curtains, please make sure that these
your dealer at least once per year. blinds are also ventilated or not fully closed.
Horrex Window Blinds Ensure that all windows and roof vents are
closed when the vehicle travels on the road.
To operate, pull down or up by holding the
finger bar. To adjust the tension of the Horrex blind:
• The blind will come up from the bottom of
the cassette to close and the flynet will come
down from the top
• Only operate by holding the fingergrip(s) -
pulling on one side will cause uneven running
and snagging.
• It is not recommended that blinds and/or In each corner piece there is an cord tensioner
flyscreens are left in the down position for (see photo). By unscrewing the hexagon
long periods, or when travelling, as this can screw, the cord can move through the cord
result in fatigue of the spring. tensioner. When you pull the cord, the tension
will get higher, when you let it move back the
• Clean the cassette, side track and fabrics tension will get less.
with mild detergent and water.
Care instructions: Clean the blind only with a
• L ubrication of mechanism or spring is not damp sponge. Clean on a regular basis to avoid
required or recommended. dirt particle build up as this can damage the
blind material. Use only water or with mild suds
For more detailed information, see or a vacuum cleaner.
manufacturer’s instructions.
In order to avoid material fatigue, do not leave
Blind Advice the flynet closed for a long time.
In case of prolonged exposure to the sun roller
blinds should not be completely closed as this
could cause excessive heat concentration at
the top of the window, due to characteristics
of the glazing material the windows could be
adversely affected.
Blinds that shade from the bottom upwards
it is necessary to leave a gap of a few
centimetres open at the top, this way the heat
between window and blind can escape. A fly
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