From a "no tension" starting point, 50 rotations will give you a 3 second retraction rate. As you do so small gray plastic latches will release and reset with every 360 degree rotation. Insert the hex key into the small depression in the plastic and slowly rotate clockwise. On one end of the housing is an end cap with a grey circular plate about the size of a quarter. To do this you will need a 3/8 inch hex key and access to the end of the screen housing. Increasing Retraction Tension in Andersen LuminAire Screen NEWįor those having problems with retraction of their LuminAire screens, a possible solution is to increase tension in the recoil mechanism. Be gentle on the plastic locking pins near the main spring! Tension will then have to re-applied to the main spring via a hex key. In addition a new screen will have to be cut to size and attached to the aluminium rod and rolled to fit in the housing. If the screen needs to be replaced this spline will have to be removed and reinserted without breaking. The screen is attached to the movable part by a press fit full length plastic spline. The bottom rail stabilizes the retraction with a similar plastic attachment. A dirty top rail will slow the retraction rate or even stop it. Retraction causes a plastic attachment point to slide on the top rail like a trolly. Similarly if the screen is pulled too far out from the housing it will detach from the rod. If this "glue" becomes compromised the screen can slip from its attachment point resulting in it just spinning around the rod with no retraction. The screen is attached to the aluminium rod via a tacky substance. The other end cap contains a smaller spring that stabilizes the rod and contributes to the rewind function. One of the ends (with a gray plastic indent) contains the main spring that once wound applies tension. The housing consists of an aluminium rod with plastic internal cams on each end. If dirt, leaves or water enter the housing it will fail at some point. The retraction function is governed by the health of your screen housing. Visit for installations outside NE Ohio.Having taken apart an Andersen LuminAire screen recently, I thought some insight on how it works and is put together might be helpful in solving some problems. Please note, we only service Northeast Ohio and surrounding areas. You will be contacted to discuss customization options Note: Custom color/woodgrain cost will be determined and billed separately after order is placed. Delivery and installation are included in the cost of your door purchase. A team member will contact you in 1-2 business days to confirm your order, ask a few follow-up questions, and give you an estimated installation date. Lead times are 4-6 weeks out from date of purchase. Placing your order today puts you in line for installation. When in use, the screens will latch into place and when the screens aren’t needed, they will hide away in their units, giving your door a clean look. Both sides can move independently from one another allowing for easy entry and exit. Each housing unit is mounted to each side of your door along with a track that runs along the top and bottom of your door. Our Phantom ® French door retractable screens can be used on in-swing double doors, out-swing double doors, and custom-sized double doors.
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