Fix Veri Shades® or Vertical Blind Blade Not Turning
By Betta Blinds and Awnings - 5th December 2022
Note
This applies to Veri Shades® and the older version of our Vertical Blinds. Our current Vertical Blinds use different carriers that do not have removable hooks so this fix is not suitable for our current Vertical Blinds.
This applies to Veri Shades® and the older version of our Vertical Blinds. Our current Vertical Blinds use different carriers that do not have removable hooks so this fix is not suitable for our current Vertical Blinds.
Test Blind
1. Test the Blind to identify which blades are causing issues.
Remove the Surrounding Blades
2. Remove the blades that are surrounding the problem blade.
Identify the Problem
With the blades now removed you should be able to see that the carrier hook is not correctly aligned with the other hooks.
Remove the Hook
Use one hand to provide stability to the carrier. Use your other hand to carefully click the clear plastic hook out of the carrier.
Install the Hook
Adjust the hook so that it is facing the same direction as all the other hooks.
Click it back into the carrier.
Click it back into the carrier.
Realign the Hook
To straighten the hook you can turn the wand until you feel a little resistance. Once you feel the resistance continue to crank 3 times to align the blades.
Before reinstalling the blades check to ensure that the hook is functioning correctly.
Before reinstalling the blades check to ensure that the hook is functioning correctly.
Replace the Blades
Replace the blades you have removed to complete the fix!
And You're Done!
Congratulations you have successfully fixed a Vertical or Veri Shades® blade that was not turning.
