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on heat and power of heat gun), working a 12 inch square area at a time. Be patient - it takes a few
minutes, but you will suddenly see the cloud radiate out of the vinyl, concentric to the center of the heated
area. Do not overheat or concentrate heat in one area for any length of time, as this will distort the vinyl.
What to do if waves have formed in the curtain from being rolled up for a long time: If it is a good, hot day
and the sun is going to thoroughly warm the vinyl, it should "shake out." If not, a heat gun or common hair
dryer can force the glass to relax to its "memory." Use heat gun or dryer as described above.
What to do if your window has poor watershed off product: This is usually due to build-up on the surface
of the vinyl. Wash thoroughly first, then apply a polish - like Aquatech Premiere Polish - or one of many
products available to restore the surface to a slick finish.
How wind affects your Rainier SRS™ Screen/How much wind your screen will handle has many variables
that you should be aware of:
Size of the screen. The width & height of your screen is a factor. Larger screens can
handle less wind due to surface area exposed to wind load.
Type of fabric in the screen: More open mesh type fabrics will withstand stronger winds
than solid fabrics.
Type of wind. There are gusts, sustained winds, micro bursts, etc. each of these can
have a different affect on your screen.
Where your screen is mounted. Screens mounted against a structure can withstand
stronger wind loads than screens mounted between openings out in the open with
nothing behind them.
It is recommended that screens be retracted in winds that exceed 40 mph. However, depending on the
conditions above, your screen may need to be retracted before winds start to blow that strongly.
Common sense is dictated here, and close observation of your screen's reaction to wind.
In excessive wind, depending on the size of the screen, you may need to assist the screen in retracting or
lowering due to the additional force and friction placed on the screen and side track operation. In
lowering, if you seen the screen not dropping as it should, press the stop button on the remote control
and wait for the screen to finish dropping or you may gently pull down on it until it stops. Then you can
continue with the down operation and again watch for the slowing or stopping of the drop and repeat
above procedure. In retracting in excessive winds, gently help the bottom bar/hem bar up as the motor
retracts the screen if you notice it struggling to retract. This will protect your motor from overheating.
Your Rainier motorized screen has a thermal protection device built into the motor to protect it from
overheating due to heavy loads or overuse. Should this happen, the motor will simply stop functioning for
anywhere between 20-45 minutes to cool off. Once cooled down, it will again be functioning properly.
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