Adjusting the Roller Tension
Occasionally during shipping, the spring in the roller may loose tension. Use the following instructions to
adjust the tension. Window shade Spring Roller Crank #10-781WSR on page 20 of Lafayette Installation
Tools and Supplies may also be purchased for tightening the spring.
When the shade does not roll up, the spring is too
loose. To tighten:
When the shade does not roll up, the spring is too
loose. To tighten:
Draw shade about
18” and remove
from brackets.
Roll up shade by
hand and replace
in brackets. Repeat
until proper tension
is reached.
Raise shade all the
way up and remove
from brackets.
Unroll shade about
18” and replace in
brackets. Repeat
until proper tension
is reached.
SHADE DOES NOT ROLL STRAIGHT
All shades are hung and inspected in the factory to ensure a straight roll. All spring roller shades should be pulled
from the center of the bottom of the shade. Pulling the shade from the sides can cause the shade to roll crooked and
possible damage the material. Masking tape used on the roller will act as a shim. Use the following instructions to
correct.
If shade veers toward the right (Fig. A) lower com-
pletely and place a 4” strip of masking tape on the
roller on the left side. Repeat as necessary until a
straight roll is achieved.
If shade veers toward the left (Fig. B) lower shade
completely and place a 4” strip of masking tape on the
right side. Repeat as necessary until a straight roll is
achieved.
