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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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