My spring operated Roller Blind will no longer retract?

If your spring operated roller blind will no longer retract, follow the steps below to re-tension the spring;

Faber System

  • With the blind installed in the brackets pull the blind down approximately 30cm.
  • Remove the blind from the brackets and roll the blind up by hand.
  • Refit the blind and check for tension.
  • The above steps may need to be repeated several times to achieve the required tension, being careful not to over tension

Alternatively;

  • Remove the blind from the brackets.
  • Insert a screwdriver into the cross-end (spring end) and turn to tension the spring, being careful not to over tension.
  • Ensure the spring locks off before removing the screwdriver.
  • Refit the blind.
  • If additional tension is required, repeat the steps above.

Louvolite System

  • When the blind is pulled down, push the front locking pin in.
  • Gently remove the blind from the brackets and roll back up by hand.
  • Refit the blind in to the brackets noting the correct fitting position as indicated on the end of the blind.
  • Pull the locking pin to the out position being careful not to fully remove the pin.
  • Pull the blind down to check tension.
  • If additional tension is required repeat the steps above.