Is it possible to increase the spring tension on the retracting mechanism? If so, how?
1067815
I don't know, but I also need to find out how if it is possible because mine won't wind up all the way. But sometimes I think the cord is winding itself too much in one spot because the cord seems to be hitting the housing.
1289828
yes! read the directions. don't mean to be rude. i had the same problem. there is a knob in the middle you have to turn and you will be able to get them to move and get the tension you want.
1159019
I thought the same however after you give it a try, it becomes easier although I haven't increased the tension yet since I don't want to strain myself. I've wondered if anyone HAS increased it, because it is much more difficult with small increases.
883706
Raise it all the way up, and then it will release and allow you to lower it.. Hope this helps &#128522;
462882
Unfortunately I can't remember exactly how. I will try take a look this evening. I think the previous answer is correct. If I remember correctly, I forced the seat down several times before the spring was activated/able to work. I think there is a release bar the trigger by pressing to down firmly
214975
TanyaC has it right. The retraction spring or tension is not all that strong, just enough to be sure that when you push the two sides together the screen rolls up properly. You can try using a couple of books on the table inside each foot and hope they are heavy enough to keep it from creeping together, or lay out a string of books between the feet. If you're always going to be using the thing on a 48" table, you might just make and keep a spacer board to put between the feet. None of these are very effective solutions to a serious design flaw.
1909490
Yep, you can definitely remove it. You simply twist the main bar in the reverse direction just like a screw and the tension decreases allowing the spikes to retract.
1059874
Yes, just relocate the tension springs away from any ports you need to get to. I also removed the top bracket and replaced it with a tension spring. As a safety precaution I used a wire tie to secure the MU350R.
2056969
You can adjust the tension of each joint with a hex key and a socket wrench. I've adjusted each individually to have more or less stiffness based on what will be the primary use and the most common motion I foresee.
1371075
I was trying to pull some u post with rope using the hook but the rope kept stretching. I think if you can make an attachment point on the rebar and use chain it might work.
591202
You can partially retract. As you partailly pull the cord out, it stays at the current lenght until you push the retract button. I never pull the cord out entirely.
965905
I would say no, look for the size and spring amount needed. This would cause added tension in some areas and not enough in others.
2054633
Adjust tension with a screwdriver by turning the tensioning peg screw clockwise or counterclockwise to achieve proper tension.The correct tension is achieved when the chain in the middle of the bar can only be lifted by approximately 3-4 mm
1820984
There wasn't really a trick . i just read the directions. However I must warn you to be careful operating when fully extended. Very hard to manage fully extended without straining the shoulder. I had the harness to relieve some of the tension, what a piece of crap.
893952
There is an rubber band around the unit on the narrow end just above the retractable stainless springs .... slip that off with a small flat head screw driver and you are good to go.
2033806
these are the worst tension rods I have ever seen. what you need to do is loosen the screw that holds the spring and adjust the rod. Once you have the right length then tighten the screw. Good luck because the screw doesn't hold very well. I ended up having to take duct tape and taping the rod in place
282569
The amount of spring tension on the device can be adjusted.You can set it to either slam shut with the force of a thousand suns or barely react; lower the resistance if you want to occasionally jam it with something.