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Old 11-08-2019, 11:39 AM   #81
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My last piece of advice... Either put some decals on your screen to make it more visible and prevent accidents OR go ahead and order a spare screen now.

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Old 11-08-2019, 11:54 AM   #82
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I bet there were some profane expressions used during the switch out, reminds me of George Carlin and dirty words.....
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Old 11-08-2019, 12:21 PM   #83
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This is perfect timing, as I will be starting on my repair (my second one) this weekend. Last year I paid someone big dollars to replace it, and he did not do a very good job at all.

So this year, after our friends 3 year old ran through it near the end of camping season, I decided I'm going to attempt it myself. I figure I can at least do as good a job as the other person did.
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I bet there were some profane expressions used during the switch out, reminds me of George Carlin and dirty words.....
Still miss George Carlin’s take on things . Pat
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Old 11-10-2019, 12:26 PM   #85
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Ok, thanks to all of the good advise in this post, I just finished replacing my screen.


So while everything looks good, I still need to do some adjusting somewhere. While the door will try and close, it does not "snap" shut like the original one did, and it actually only closes about 3/4 of the way.


And also, the tension on the top part and the bottom part do not seem to be in sync.


I know that there are adjusters on top and bottom, so I assume that I use those to get the door closing like I want it to.


What is the trick there?


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Ok, thanks to all of the good advise in this post, I just finished replacing my screen.


So while everything looks good, I still need to do some adjusting somewhere. While the door will try and close, it does not "snap" shut like the original one did, and it actually only closes about 3/4 of the way.


And also, the tension on the top part and the bottom part do not seem to be in sync.


I know that there are adjusters on top and bottom, so I assume that I use those to get the door closing like I want it to.


What is the trick there?


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Greg: See attached. You want to use the bottom adjuster to increase the spring tension.
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Old 11-10-2019, 01:26 PM   #87
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Above is correct; it helps also to wind that spring 25 times(gets tight!) prior to reassembling, however you can later use the dial at the floor as well.
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That was just what I needed, door closes perfectly now. Thanks to all.


And just let me say that if you do need to repair your door, don't be afraid to try it yourself. I'm far from a handy man, but with all of the info found in this thread and the instructions that came with it, it really was not that bad.
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I know that there are adjusters on top and bottom, so I assume that I use those to get the door closing like I want it to.
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The top adjuster does not change the spring (winding) tension. Rather, it is a limit device that restricts how much of the screen can be pulled out. I am not sure what the purpose is. Perhaps for home use when double door screens are used (one of the options noted in the install manual)? I left mine more or less set to full screen, meaning you can pull out more screen than the door is wide.
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Alan- I thought the top knob pulled the screen tight across the frame. No?
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Alan- I thought the top knob pulled the screen tight across the frame. No?
Nope. I thought so at one time. Hard to describe, but it is a screw-type piece of plastic that turns with the screen, riding down & up with the screen movement along a 4 inch threaded rod. When it reaches a certain point it latches so it won't rotate, thus preventing the screen from extending any more. It is not connected to the spring. Only the bottom adjuster can tighten (loosen) the spring.
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Old 11-10-2019, 07:08 PM   #92
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Ahh, those horrible & incomplete instructions!

Found this on their website description of the product - not in the replacement instructions:

"The Vista Plus Screen can be adjusted to reduce the amount of mesh discharged from the Screen Housing. This keeps the mesh tight to maintain the Vista Plus Screen's effectiveness in keeping out unwanted insects."
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Just ordered now $76 plus $20 shipping in USD$
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Old 06-20-2020, 07:40 PM   #94
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Old 06-20-2020, 10:04 PM   #95
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Get a new blade for the hacksaw, fyi.

Btw- love that screen door!
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Just ordered now $76 plus $20 shipping in USD$
I’ll reiterate it here for anyone reading this thread in the future...
You want the Vista PLUS screen replacement (not to be mistaken with Vista). Here is the direct link...
SEIKI SCREEN SYSTEMS | Replacement Parts
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Old 06-21-2020, 01:45 PM   #97
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Replaced my screen last October. Used it just a few times since then. I got one of these wooden pet gates to pull across to keep the dogs from going through the screen to get OUT to chase something. It works well.

What I didn't anticipate is a dog wanting to get back IN and going through the screen when we're all outside.

I ordered two replacements this time and will be installing one when it gets here.
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I just replaced my retractable screen for the second time (first time last October...see above). It went a whole lot more smoothly and quickly this time and I found it even easier to pop out and back into the frame.

It occurred to me though, that the old screens I have could easily be repaired by cutting the thin spline piece and the damaged part off and then sewing the spline back on. I tested this on the scrap piece I cut off the new roll and it was easy to do. The screens are probably a whole foot wider than needed to cover the door width so plenty to spare.

So, since I ordered two new replacements and have two old damaged ones, once I fix those I will be three replacements ahead! I'll see how long that lasts with two crazy dogs. It's on me to remember to put the baby gate up while we're inside and close the door while we're outside. The majority of the year we're bug-less and I just leave the door and screen open.
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Good info to know for our 2015 E17 as well.
Thanks, Nindy.
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