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Maintenance instructions for Duco Ventilation systems
Electronically controlled window ventilators
• Press setting 3 on the corresponding room sensor; the ventilation flap will open�
• Take the removable insect-repellent inside grille off by hand�
• Clean the removable inside grille with a vacuum cleaner and then with a damp cloth (soap and water (e�g� a general-pur-
pose cleaner))�
• Fouling on the inside of the window ventilator, including on the ventilator flap, is best removed by sucking out or clean-
ing using a vacuum cleaner, brush or (damp) cloth� Carefully check also for fouling that may have accumulated in the
corners� If so, remove it as well�
• Put the inside grille back on the window ventilator�
Window ventilators with integrated solar shading blind
• Ventilation section
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Set the ventilation flap to the fully open position using the control (lever or crank)�
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Take the removable insect-repellent inside grille off by hand�
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Clean the removable inside grille with a vacuum cleaner and then with a damp cloth (soap and water (e�g� a gen-
eral-purpose cleaner))�
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Fouling on the inside of the window ventilator, including on the ventilator flap, is best removed by sucking out or
cleaning using a vacuum cleaner, brush or (damp) cloth� Carefully check also for fouling that may have accumu-
lated in the corners� If so, remove it as well�
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Put the inside grille back on the window ventilator�
• Fabric blind
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If the fabric becomes wet due to an unexpected shower, you may simply roll up the blind, and then unroll it again
in better weather to allow it to dry� However, make sure not to keep the blind rolled up wet for more than 3 days to
prevent moulding and stains�
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Remove loose fouling first using a brush or vacuum cleaner before wiping�
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You can then remove the remaining dirt after using a cleaning agent and lukewarm water (special cleaning prod-
ucts are available from the installer)�
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Always rinse off the fabric after cleaning�
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Avoid cleaning in bright sunlight: if soapy water dries quickly, it can leave stains on the fabric� Do not use any
aggressive scouring agents�
• Lateral guides
(= maintenance of frame and arms)
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It is recommended that you should have the hinge pins, wheel shafts and bearings on your solar shading checked
once a year�
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DUCO recommends to clean your articulated arms (for the CAP version) using a damp sponge (soap and warm
water (e�g� a general-purpose cleaner))�
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Lubricate the pivoting or rotating components after cleaning your solar shading�
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A dry lubricant (Teflon spray) can be applied to plastic guide blocks and aluminum guide sections after cleaning�
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A dry lubricant (Teflon spray) needs to be applied to diagonal or horizontal sections in which guide blocks slide�
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Plastic sliding bearings can be lubricated using a dry lubricant (Teflon spray) after cleaning (remove twigs and
leaves)�
