Once you’re happy that the runners are clean, lubricate inside them with the silicone, but take care not to over-spray. Cover all surrounding surfaces to protect them from the chemical and wipe off any excess afterwards. Remove the pleated blind

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Some tensionis necessary for blinds to operate properly, but they may become stiff over time. If stiff pleated blinds are left untreated, they are likely to break. This is not ideal if you’re in the middle of an otherwise enjoyable holiday — to say nothing of being very expensive to replace. Look at the plastic end caps; you’ll see that these are inserted into the runners that flank the window. The caps, however,are prone to falling out of the finger grips, which can result in damageto the blinds themselves.

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The pleated blind/flyscreen can be left in-situ while you do the following job, but I find the task easier if the unit has first been removed. Otherwise, carefully ease oneend of the blind from the runner. For the latest information and advice on COVID-19, please refer to the latest updates by the UK Government. Leave the topmost screws for the moment and start unscrewing those just below. Using the flat-bladed screwdriver,prise out the plastic clip-incovers from the very bottomof the runners. (There shouldbe slots in which to insertthe blade.) This will exposethe bottom screws, whichare removed next. To reattach the pleated blind(or fit the new one), securethe top screws first to hang the unit in the right place. Do not over-tighten the screws, which are only fastened into the softinner wallboard.The self-tappers can be quite tight to be fully secure, but they should be screwed all the way in. Once they are, the plastic end caps cannot come out again, and the screw heads won’t interfere with any of the blind unit’s workings. It’s almost as if Seitz had originally intended to secure the caps with screws. Replace the bottom screws and clip the plastic covers into place. Finally, replace the second screws from the top and test theblind. It should operate smoothly; if not, a squirtof silicone spray may help. Secure the end caps

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If the pleated blind is damaged, you’ll need to replace it. To remove it, you’ll need to take out the six screws that hold it to the wall: two on each side at the topand single ones at the bottom. Sometimes the top ones can be difficult to access because they’re behind pelmets or other features. The correct size of screwdriver should overcome these obstacles. Yes, you can continue to return items as normal as long as you follow the government guidelines about leaving your house.Finally, undo the top pair of screws and take the assembly from the wall. Handle it with care because blinds can be floppy. Refit the blind If any blind in your caravan has become excessively stiff, firstbe certain that this hasn’t been caused by dirty runners. Wipe inside them with a damp clothor kitchen paper; you can even apply a little silicone spray and wipe them clean with a cloth. In this Practical CaravanDIY guide, we’ll discussthe Seitz pleated combined blinds/flyscreens – sometimes known as ‘concertina blinds’. Tools to fix pleated blinds In either case, look at the end of the plastic cap and you’ll see two small holes that correspond with narrow slots at the end of the aluminium finger grip. Insert one of the self-tapping screws intoeach of these holes and drive it home. Take care that they enter the slotsin the aluminium.