Dometic SKYSOL 2 User manual

Head rail Brackets
2 Bar Bottom Fixing Blocks
3 Bar Bottom rail Brackets
2 Bar Bottom Fixin
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Blocks
SKYSOL 2 MANUAL -Installation Instructions
Unpacking and Initial Installation
Check blind is the correct one for the window by measuring the width/drop dimensions – see label on plastic sleeve – as
shaped handed pairs can look similar.
Take off elastic bands and ensure the cords and wires are free from obstruction. Allow blind to open by holding the head rail
and letting the moving rail and/or bottom rail drop.
For a 2 bar blind the cords/guide wires need to run in a straight line centrally through the holes in the fabric. The vast majority
of blinds require the cords/guide wires to be mounted perpendicular to the head rail. Make sure you position the fixing blocks
correctly. Once all brackets are in place clip the head rail into its brackets.
Offer blind up to window to determine the positions for the mounting brackets. The recommended locations for the fixing
brackets are indicated on the back of the head rail (and the inside of the bottom rail on 3 bar blinds) by a round black sticker.
Make sure that there is enough room behind the brackets to be able to access the release clip.
Then clip the bottom rail or bottom fixing blocks in place, make sure that the head rail and bottom rail or fixing blocks are
aligned.
Face Fix MountingTop Fix Mounting
Face Fix Mounting Top Fix Mounting
Face Fix Mounting Top Fix Mounting
Head rail - Clipping into Position A Head rail - Clipping into Position B
Clipping into Position Face Fix Clipping into Position Top Fix
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3 Bar Bottom rail
To alter the cord tension first unclip the head rail.
Before clipping the blind in place replace the plastic capping and endcap that was removed to perform the adjustments.
Remove one endcap from the head rail and slide out the plastic capping to reveal the springs. It is advisable to mark the cord
at the knot to show where the original setting was in relation to the spring. Undo the knot and to increase tension pull the
mark closer to the spring, to decrease tension allow the mark to move away from the spring. Once re-tensioning has been
completed ensure the knots cannot slip.
Check the spring tension of the cords by running the blind up and down. The higher the spring tension the more friction
created and the firmer the moving rail. Too loose and the moving rail will fall under its own weight, too tight and it will not
move.
If you need to adjust the tension you will need to adjust both the cords and the guide wires.
Finally align the head rail with its opposite fixings and clip into position, if the fabric appears to be pinching at one side and
fanning at the other you may need to unclip and re-align the head rail or bottom rail/fixing blocks and then re-check the guide
wire tension. If at this stage the guide wire tension is inadequate then unclip the head rail (if necessary) and repeat the above
Adjusting the Blind Tension
To alter the guide wire tension on a 3 bar blind use the quick tension system on the bottom rail. Do this with the red handle
provided in the spares kit. The red handle is placed over the bottom rail, clipping onto the quick tension unit, slide this handle
to increase/decrease tension on the guide wire. Where possible leave this action until the blind is in its fixing clips so that you
may put tension onto the guide wires without making it difficult to mount. The guide wires are to be as tight as possible to stop
any unwanted movement in the blind.
Check the tension of the blind once more by offering up the head rail to its brackets and re-checking the tension, if necessary
repeat the above process.
Trim over-length guide wire ends (around 75mm [3"] to allow for further re-tensioning if needed) and tuck tails into the head
rail. Excess cord/guide wire at fixing blocks can now be trimmed.
To alter the guide wire tension on a 2 bar blind, remove one endcap from the head rail and slide out the capping strip. Identify
the spring(s) requiring retensioning. Loosen the 2mm grub screw in the barrel clamp next to the spring and pull the loose end
of the guide wire to increase the tension, while under load tighten the grub screw. Now offer the blind to its head rail clips, if
necessary repeat the above process. Replace capping and endcap once the correct tension has been set.
Clipping into Position A Clipping into Position B
Head rail - Removal
Bottom rail - Removal Fixing Block - Removal
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General Points
Shaped Blinds – Ensure that there is sufficient space between the edges of the blind and the recess, so that the fabric does
not foul on the recess at any time.
Any puckering of the blind means the blind has not been set up as per the original dimensions given – check the head rail is
in the correct alignment in relation to the bottom rail/fixing blocks. Alternatively the initial measurements were incorrect.
Ensure the fabric is kept clean at all times and take care not to crush the pleats
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CRN 109, Issue 3, May 2009

Top StackTop Stack
22mm [7/8"]
12mm [1/2"]
15mm [5/8"]
5mm [1/4"]
Manual, 2 Bar, Top FixManual, 2 Bar, Face Fix
50mm [2"]
Stacking Height
Stacking Height
26mm [1"]
20mm [3/4"]
14mm [1/2"]
26mm [1"]
Headrail
Movingrail
Fixing Block
Spacer For Fixing Block
Valance
Cord/Guide Wire
Moving rail
Head rail
Top StackTop Stack
Headrail
Movingrail
Valance
Cord/Guide Wire
Manual, 3 Bar, Top FixManual, 3 Bar, Face Fix
26mm [1"]
Fixrail
50mm [2"]
Stacking Height
Stacking Height
31mm [1 1/4"]
13mm [1/2"]
26mm [1"]
28mm [1 1/8"] 20mm [3/4"]
20mm [3/4"]
14mm [1/2"]
Head rail
Moving rail
Bottom rail
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t: [phone] f: [phone] www.dometic.com e: [email protected]
CRN 109, Issue 3, May 2009

Bottom StackBottom Stack
50mm [2"]
Stacking Height
Stacking Height
26mm [1"]
20mm [3/4"]
14mm [1/2"]
26mm [1"]
22mm [7/8"]
12mm [1/2"]
15mm [5/8"]
5mm [1/4"]
Manual, 2 Bar, Top FixManual, 2 Bar, Face Fix
Headrail
Movingrail
Fixing Block
Spacer For Fixing Block
Valance
Cord/Guide Wire
Moving rail
Head rail
Bottom StackBottom Stack
50mm [2"]
Stacking Height
Stacking Height
31mm [1 1/4"]
13mm [1/2"]
26mm [1"]
28mm [1 1/8"] 20mm [3/4"]
20mm [3/4"]
14mm [1/2"]
26mm [1"]
Manual, 3 Bar, Top FixManual, 3 Bar, Face Fix
Fixrail
Headrail
Movingrail
Valance
Cord/Guide Wire
Bottom rail
Moving rail
Head rail
© Dometic UK Blind Systems Ltd
Dometic UK Blind Systems Ltd Chichester PO20 0AY England
t: [phone] f: [phone] www.dometic.com e: [email protected]
CRN 109, Issue 3, May 2009