Skylight handle missing. Help?

[pseymour]

I've just moved into a house with a skylight in the upstairs landing. However, the handle from the skylight seems to be missing. Excuse my ignorance, but how do I open it. Do i just push (or pull)! How do I tell if it does open. many thanks. Pete.
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[pinenot]

Post us a picture and give us a chance mate!...pinenot

 

[pseymour]

Sorry, I didn't click the right box. This should work now. Cheers, pete.
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[TheVictorian]

The handle also locks it shut, will it push open?

I'm no expert but it looks like a Fakro window (or similar) rather than a Velux. I'd send a pic to Fakro and ask them.

 

[catlad]

The picture is too small for me to see much, but if the handle is missing then the skylight may open if you just push it up.

 

[pinenot]

I can't quite make it out but is that some kind of multi-slotted keeper below the locking/handle?...pinenot

 

[pseymour]

Hi Pinenot,

Yes, i though this was some sort of vent but I think you're right. It's a multi slotted panel for the handle to engage with. I've taken the two screws out on the handle bracket and the handle doesn't turn anything - it's just a push/pull by the looks of it. I don't want to push too hard on something that may not open, but it looks like it does if it has a handle and a keeper. Do all skylights open outwards and upwards at the bottom?