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How do you return a Velux window to normal?

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The wife has somehow managed to get the kids' bedroom Velux stuck in the cleaning position, and of course it's about to start belting down. I'm 3500 miles away so not really in a position to help. Anyone got any ideas?


 
Posted : 11/07/2023 9:24 pm
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There's a cleaning position ?


 
Posted : 11/07/2023 9:30 pm
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If like this Velux guide; may help (I didn't know!)


 
Posted : 11/07/2023 9:30 pm
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Couple off locking sliders down at the end prevent it swinging back. Undo those


 
Posted : 11/07/2023 9:30 pm
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You just spin it back round if it’s like ours


 
Posted : 11/07/2023 9:30 pm
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Stick an umbrella through. Open it. Put kettle on

Whatever you do, don't open it inside. That is considered bad luck


 
Posted : 11/07/2023 9:31 pm
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Posted : 11/07/2023 9:31 pm
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Barrel bolt sliding to the right side apparently.

New one to me. Not that it helps me. My VELUX are 8 and 15ft up. Its easier to clean them standing on the roof.


 
Posted : 11/07/2023 9:33 pm
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Couple off locking sliders down at the end prevent it swinging back. Undo those

Cheers all, looks like this is what sorted it. My children shall be dry tonight 😁

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Posted : 11/07/2023 9:35 pm
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I’m 3500 miles away so not really in a position to help

Any advice on how to get 3500 miles away from my wife and kid?


 
Posted : 11/07/2023 9:54 pm
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The first step involves meeting a guy in a dodgy pub in Tranent...


 
Posted : 11/07/2023 10:13 pm
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People clean windows?


 
Posted : 12/07/2023 6:42 am

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