Dometic SKYVENETIAN Operating instructions

IMPORTANT
When yacht is underway blinds should
be stored in the ‘up’ position to avoid
damage
Please read these instructions before
tting your blind
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SKYVENETIAN
Fitting & Operating
Instructions

1. Attaching the Universal Fixing Brackets
25mm Plastic
Spacer
25mm Fixing
Bracket
50mm Fixing
Bracket
Extension
Bracket
• When selecting a xing point, ensure that the brackets will not be located over any of the ladder tilt
mechanisms inside the head rail. Fix the universal brackets to the top or face of the hatch/window frame.
They should be spaced approximately equidistant from the ends of the blind. It is preferable to position a
bracket close to the li cord outlet.
• Aer xing, open the brackets by pulling the nger tabs to the centre of each bracket. Push the head rail
upwards into the brackets and push the nger tabs back towards the head rail so that they t ush with the
front of the head rail.
• If xing the blind to a so headlining spacers can be provided. This avoids the nger tabs damaging the
surface of the headlining by attaching the plastic spacers provided between the bracket and xing surface.
• If extension brackets have been supplied, x the universal brackets to the underside of the extension bracket
using the screws provided.
2. SKYVENETIAN Guide Wire Fitting Instructions
A spare slat is provided as a template for marking the guide wire hold down positions. It is important that the
guide wires run parallel to ensure smooth operation of the blind. The guide wires on a 25mm head rail use a
central spring (in the head rail) to maintain tension. When tting the guide wire hold downs make sure that the
spring is not pulled to the side as it can interfere with the top of the ladders.
Option A – Chrome or Brass Dome
• Fit the washer using the slat/template to ensure the correct position.
• Pass the guide wire through the hole in the dome.
• Fit the barrel bolt to the guide wire
• To test the tension pull the dome down level with the bottom of the washer.
• Adjust the position of the barrel bolt to achieve adequate tension and re-test.
• When the tension is correct cut o the excess guide wire.
• Screw the dome onto the washer.
Option B – Clear Plastic
• Fit the hold down using the slat/template to ensure the correct
position.
• Fit the barrel bolt to the guide wire
• To test the tension pull the barrel bolt down level with the bottom of the hold
down.
• Adjust the position of the barrel bolt to achieve adequate tension and
re-test.
• When the tension is correct cut o the excess guide wire.
• With the xing screw through the hold down loosened, slide the barrel bolt into the
hold down and screw the xing screw home.
Dome
Guide wire
Barrel Bolt
Screw
Base
Barrel Bolt
Screw Hold

• Screw the hold down brackets to the base of the windowsill.
• Lower the blind to its full extent and place the hold down brackets over the spigot on the
bottom rail end caps so that the bottom rail of the blind can turn freely. The drop of the blind can be adjusted
aer installation to ensure a correct length - see point 6 overleaf
• Mark the position of the brackets (raise the bottom rail so that it is clear) and screw the
brackets into place.
• When using metal hold down brackets, spring the brackets outwards and clip the end caps into the holes in
the brackets.
4. Fitting the Tilt Wand
• Hook the wand into the tilt mechanism on the head rail.
5. Fitting the Wand Holder (Optional)
• Insert the long screw down the length of the wand holder positioned so that the wand can be slotted into
the holder allowing the wand to be turned.
6. Adjusting the Blind Drop
• A short length of ladder braid has been le at the bottom of the blind to allow nished length to be adjusted.
To make the necessary adjustments:
• Take out the button from the underside of the moving rail
• Li up the slat which covers the bottom rail of the blind
• Adjust ladder braid as required by cutting the ladder braid to enable it to be pushed into the hole in the
moving rail until the regarded drop is reached
• Grip the ladder either side of the bottom bar to hold the ladder in position
• Twist the ladder and then push the ladder into the bottom hole.
• Trim any excess braid and replace the button.
Plastic Hold Down
Bracket
Metal Hold Down Bracket Spigot
Hold Down
end cap
Bottom rail
Option C – Plastic Moulding
• Fit the core moulding using the spare slat/template to ensure the correct position.
• Pass the guide wire through one hole of the top moulding.
• Secure to the underside of the moulding by putting in an overhand knot approximately
2mm short.
• To test the tension pull the top moulding down level with the bottom of the core
moulding.
• Adjust the position of the knot to achieve adequate tension and re-test.
• When the tension is correct cut o the excess guide wire.
• Slide the plastic top moulding on the base and push home rmly.
3. Securing the Hold Down Bracket (Optional)
• If you are not using guide wires there are two types of bracket for securing the bottom
slat to prevent it swaying.
Screw Thread cord or wire
through hole
Core
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7. Valance (Optional)
SKYVENETIAN blinds can be supplied with a wooden valance (pelmet). If valance is supplied it is tted using
the self adhesive plastic spacer blocks which incorporate a ‘Dual Lock™’ tape.
• Make sure the head rail and valance are clean and free from dust.
• Peel away the cover tape from the adhesive on the side
of the spacer that does not have the ‘Dual Lock™’.
• Stick these to the head rail, spacing them equally along
the length of the head rail.
• Remove cover tape from the ’Dual Lock™’ face and press
the valance on to the exposed adhesive.
8. Tilting the Slats
• Wand - rotate the wand clockwise or anti-clockwise until the desired position is obtained.
• Mono Control - pull one side of the loop to tilt in one direction or the other.
• Tilt Cords - pull one cord to tilt the slats in one direction and the other cord to reverse the action.
• Powered - briey press the up or down button.
9. To Raise or Lower the Blind
• Li Cord - pull the li cords towards the centre of the blind to release the cord lock. Raise or lower the blind
to the required level and move the cord towards the outside of the blind to lock the cords in position.
• Mono Control - pull one side of the loop to tilt in one direction, once the slats have tilted, the blind will begin
to raise or lower depending on which side of the loop you pull.
• Powered - continually press the up or down button.
• Note: For blinds using wands the slats should not be tilted when the blind is in it’s stowed position.
10. Warranty
Head rail
Head rails are not salt water proof. Blinds should not be tted in areas which will be exposed to salt.
Cabin conditions
Venetian blind slats are a long, thin, natural material which makes them particularly sensitive to environmental
changes. We select wood species that are the most stable available and suitable for yacht interiors. However
excessively low or high humidity or rapid changes in humidity and temperature could cause warping, or in ex-
treme cases, splitting.
Colour & wood grain
Wood is a natural material and, as such, the colour and grain will vary. For painted slats this is not an issue but,
for stained slats, the grain and colour variations will be apparent. The manufacturer will ensure that all slats in a
blind, and all blinds in an order are a good match but we cannot guarantee that blinds from dierent orders or
batches will match.
Timber sourcing
Due to world environmental issues, wood slat supply is a fast changing environment. Oceanair reserves the right
to change its specication of nish and base woods to ensure supply. Where relevant materials used have CITES
Certication to conrm material is legally logged and imported.
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