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Frequently Asked Questions
Common Problems
The cord tension has been to tight. The cord has cut through the bushing and fabric. This is fixable in a couple of ways. It may require some extra time (approx. 15 min.)
If the coach is parked with on side always to the sun, and the tension is to tight the inner rails may become distorted.
How do I remove a valance?Most valances are held in place by 4-7 screws. Shorter screws are used to hold the valance in position on the inside wall of the coach. There are normally 3 longer screws that hold the inside top of the valance to the cabinet above. Most of the time they are star head Phillips screw. Sometimes they are square head Robertson screws. Hopefully they are not slot head screws. I have seen valances anchored at the bottom with long screws at a 45 (like toe nailing). Others will have the screw hidden behind a button.
Back to TopHow do I remove a Day/Night shade?Most Day/Night shades will be held in using standard metal tab brackets. These will require a slight flexing of the bracket to release the shade. They can also be released by inserting a slot head screwdriver between the head rail on the shade and the bracket itself, with screwdriver in position all that will be needed is a slight twist of the screwdriver. Black or brown plastic brackets will have a thicker larger tab and may only require use of your thumb to flex bracket. Remember to be careful, the plastic can break. Others may have screws through the head rail itself, these will require you to go searching in the folds in the fabric.
Back to TopHow do I remove a pleaded shade?Most pleated shades that have a wooden head rail, have long screws through the front of the head rail. Metal head rails will normally have brackets similar to the Day/Night shade.
Back to TopIs there heavier cord I can restring the shade with?I have had customers request fishing line to steel cable. Size does matter. Correct cord weight is essential. The Day/Night shade itself is a fantastic design, when setup properly the shade performs perfectly.
This is the effect of using the wrong cord. The bushing has worn on side and the cord now runs across the aluminum. Back to TopWhy is shade difficult to operate?The shade has to much tension on the cords and may wear out the bushings or break, if it is to loose it may slowly drop down by itself. Day/Night shades require time and patience to set up.
Back to TopWhy is the shade crooked?This is due to the shade not being squared. Head rail, middle rail and bottom rail must be in correct position during operation. This is usually caused by a missing end cap. One side of the shade may be to tight, each side should have equal amounts of cord in the shade.
Why is your cord not sold separately?The Dirty Blind Man® has gone to extreme lengths to produce our products. All of our springs, cord retainers, bushings and cord are made by The Dirty Blind Man® LLC. The highest standards are taken to match colors, cord is 130lbs. test far exceeding the OEM quality. Selling the cord separately requires resale by the inch. More than 90% of customers start out thinking the cord is the problem and that they only may need to replace the one cord. The kit is complete. Customer Comments Most replacement shades are $50.00-$150.00 per shade with or without shipping. Having the shade repaired can cost $35.00-$125.00 per shade. And may not last. Today's RV'ers are a savvy bunch who: "When given the correct parts and information, will do the repair to a higher standard then the average person." The RV Shade Repair Kit: 2 Cord ($15.00) & 4 Cord ($20.00) kits have enough cord to repair the largest of each size. It is possible to get more than one shade per kit, but that is based on the size of shades being repaired. Please encourage your local dealer to stock these to avoid the shipping costs. How hard is it to restring, the truth!For your first time I suggest you take your time, the first one took me along time to figure out. Replacing one cord or trying to partially rebuild the shade is a waste of time. Once you view the slide show and you understand the basic principle it is just a matter of spending some time with the shade.I would estimate a two cord shade, removal, rebuild and reinstall approximately 2 hours.A four cord shade, removal, rebuild and reinstall approximately 2 1/2 hours.Back to Top
"The right parts make all the difference." DBM
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