Eurolux CANVAS Installation guide

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EUROLUX%BLINDS%CARE%INSTRUCTIONS%FOR%OUR%
CANVAS,%MESH%&%ACRYLIC%BLINDS%
FABRICS!:%
As%manufacturers%of%quality%outdoor%blinds,%our%fabrics%are%designed%and%made%to%resist%the%effects%
of%all%weather%conditions.%%Whilst%controls%are%in%place%to%avoid%weave%flaws%reaching%the%customer,%
occasionally%these%do%occur.%%It%is%more%apparent%in%light%and%translucent%fabrics.%%It%is%vital%that%
customers%assess%the%suitability%of%the%fabric%chosen%for%their%particular%application.%%It%is%important%
that%thorough%care%and%maintenance%is%employed%to%ensure%satisfactory%performance%of%your%
Eurolux%Blinds.%%
WHEN!GOODS!ARE!RECEIVED%:%%
Upon%receipt%of%your%blind,%extend%the%blind%fully%and%thoroughly%inspect%to%ensure%it%meets%your%
expectations%and%matches%the%order.%%During%fabrication%of%the%blind%(either%Mesh%or%Acrylic),%some%
minor%wrinkles%can%occur%in%the%fabric.%%%If%this%is%apparent%on%full%extension%of%the%blind,%do%not%role%it%
back.%%To%remove%the%wrinkles,%simply%keep%the%blind%extended%for%a%number%of%days%exposed%to%full%
sun.%%%For%Canvas%blinds,%extend%and%wet%the%surface%using%a%domestic%hose%at%a%moderately%high%
water%pressure%for%several%minutes%until%evenly%saturated%and%then%expose%the%blind%to%full%sun%until%
completely%dry.%%
TO!HELP!EXTEND!THE!LIFE!OF!YOUR!PRODUCT%:%
•To%ensure%proper%function%of%the%blind,%fully%extend%blind%on%a%regular%basis%;%
•Roll%up%only%when%blind%is%clean%and%dry;%
•Roll%up%completely%if%high%winds%or%storms%are%expected%so%no%undue%strain%is%placed%on%the%
fittings%and%mountings;%
•Fold%scallop%back%against%blind%fabric%and%roll%up%so%it%is%fully%protected%from%the%weather%
etc.;%
•Roll%up%blind%when%doing%maintenance%work%nearby%(eg.%cleaning%gutters,%mowing%&%
trimming%lawns);%
•Pull%blind%down%evenly%standing%from%a%centre%position%and%use%pull%down%stick%if%necessary;%
•To%remove%mildew,%dirt%and%grime%from%blind,%brush%dry%fabric%with%a%soft%brush%(DO%NOT%
SCRUB)%%and/or%wet%surface%with%domestic%hose)%and%dry%in%the%sun;%
•IMPORTANT%–%remove%mildew%as%soon%as%it%appears;%
•To%avoid%stains%etc.%remove%any%organic%matter%promptly%from%surface%(leaves,%grass,%bird%
droppings%or%vehicle%exhaust)%
•DO%NOT%USE%soap,%detergents,%solvents%or%other%liquid%cleaners.%%%
•NEVER%USE%strong%bleaches%(eg.%Chlorine).%
•We%recommend%BrellaGuard%to%help%preserve%the%life%of%your%Canvas%Awnings.%
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EUROLUX%BLINDS%CARE%INSTRUCTIONS%FOR%OUR%
CLEAR/TINTED%PVC%BLINDS%
•To%ensure%proper%function%of%the%blind,%fully%extend%blind%on%a%regular%basis%;%
•Roll%up%only%when%blind%is%clean%and%dry;%
•Roll%up%completely%if%high%winds%or%storms%are%expected%so%no%undue%strain%is%placed%on%the%
fittings%and%mountings;%
•Roll%up%blinds%when%doing%maintenance%work%nearby%(eg.%cleaning%gutting%and%mowing%
lawns);%
A%PVC%blind%is%not%a%solid%structure%so%small%changes%can%occur%over%time%and%especially%in%both%
winter%and%summer.%%%
•PVC%blinds%may%be%slightly%baggy%when%first%installed;%
•Preserve%the%life%of%the%blind%by%treating%it%carefully%so%it%retains%its%shape%and%functions%
properly;%
•PVC%blinds%react%overtime%to%their%exposure%to%sunlight%which%may%cause%variations%in%the%
blind%to%another%depending%on%their%positioning%to%the%sun.%
•PVC%blinds%contract%and%tighten%up%in%winter%(a%small%allowance%is%made%for%this%when%
measuring%for%the%blind);%
•PVC%blinds%sometimes%show%white%foggy%marks%when%rolled%down%after%a%long%period%of%
being%rolled%up%in%the%rain.%%%This%will%disappear%in%5-10%days%depending%on%exposure%time%
during%sunlight;%
•PVC%blinds%may%stretch%and%become%quiet%soft%depending%on%their%exposure%time%with%the%
sun;%
•In%an%enclosed%area%PVC%blinds%will%create%a%hot%house%effect%so%may%have%to%rolled%up%during%
hot%days.%
TO!EXTEND!THE!LIFE!OF!YOUR!PRODUCT%:%
•Gently%hose%to%remove%loose%dust;%
•Clean%with%a%dilute%solution%of%mild%soap%only%and%warm%water%SCRATCHING%WILL%RESULT%IF%
YOU%RUB%DIRT%OR%GRIT%INTO%THE%SURFACE;%
•Rinse%and%dry%with%a%soft%cloth.%%%A%recommended%product%to%provide%a%good%finish%is%VUPLEX.%
Use%as%instructed;%
•Roll%up%blind%when%doing%maintenance%work%nearby%(eg.%cleaning%gutters,%mowing%&%
trimming%lawns);%
•Roll%up%completely%if%high%winds%or%storms%are%expected%so%no%undue%strain%is%placed%on%the%
fittings%and%mountings;%
•DO%NOT%LEAVE%ROLLED%UP%FOR%LONG%PERIODS%OF%TIME%(harder%to%remove%wrinkles%over%
time);%
•DO%NOT%LEAVE%ROLLED%UP%IN%DIRECT%SUNLIGHT%(heat%can%build%up%inside%the%roll%damaging%
the%PVC);%
•AVOID%ROLLING%UP%WHILE%WET.%%PVC%can%absorb%water%which%will%show%up%as%cloudy%
residue.%%This%will%eventually%disappear%in%the%blind%if%left%unrolled%in%the%sun;%
•DO%NOT%ROLL%OUTWARDS.%%Staining%can%occur%if%dirt,%leaves%and%moisture%collect%in%the%roll.%
•FLAMMABLE!%%%Keep%hot%surfaces%and%flames%away!%