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Blackout fabric and mesh replacement

This video provides step-by-step instructions for replacing the blackout fabric and insect screen mesh. Follow the procedure carefully to ensure that both materials are correctly positioned, tensioned and reassembled.

Please note: These instructions do not apply to VAN Skylight roof windows, as these products have a different construction and require a separate replacement procedure.

Spring tension scheme

  • Make sure the fabric is rolled up as far as possible.
  • Then turn the spring clockwise according to the table below.
  • 1 turn = half a rotation (180 degrees)

Skylights

Type Number of turns: Mesh Number of turns: Fabric
DR-03 18x 12x
DR-05 14x 16x
DR-20 18x 16x
DR-30 14x 14x
DR-40 18x 20x

Windows

Type Number of turns: Mesh Number of turns: Fabric
RA-03 16x 10x
RA-05 20x 8x
RA-10 24x 8x
RA-20 24x 8x
RA-30 22x 8x
RA-35 26x 8x
RA-40 26x 8x
RA-42 31x 8x
RA-50 70x 8x

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