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After cleaning and drying, application of a liquid wax will increase the life of the finish, especially
in coastal areas where the finish is exposed to salt air or in polluted industrial areas. It will also
protect the shell from minor scratches and make subsequent cleaning easier.
It is important to remove sap, gum, resin, asphalt, etc. as soon as possible after they appear by
washing and waxing. Sunlight and time will bake/harden these materials making them almost
impossible to remove without heavy buffing.
To keep your trailer looking new, paint the “A’ frame, LPG tanks, and rear frame periodically.
It is recommended that the caulking and sealant used in external seams and joints such as shell
segment ends and around window frames, light bezels, beltline and rub rail moulding, etc. be
checked regularly. If this material has dried out and become cracked or checked, or if a portion
has fallen out, it should be replaced with fresh material to prevent possible rain leaks. Caulking
and sealing material is available from your ALTO dealer.
Precautions should be taken to prevent excessive sealant from getting on the coated surfaces.
Remove excessive sealant before it cures using DX 330 Acryli-Clean made by PPG Industries.
NOTICE: It may be possible for solvents other than those recommended to extract materials from
sealants that could stain the coated surface or could prove harmful to the sealants;
therefore, these possible effects must be considered. Test a small area first.
Interior
The interior of all ALTO trailers has been designed for comfort, convenience, durability and
appearance. How you use it and how you take care of it naturally depends on you. However, if
you learn to use the interior components and take care of them and the trailer properly, this
knowledge will add to your pleasure as well as the long life of your trailer.
The aluminum interior skin should be cleaned by following the same cleaning instructions detailed
in the Exterior section of this manual for the exterior skin. Do not use abrasive cleaners or utensils
on the aluminum skin as it is coated with paint and a clear coat that could be damaged.
Upholstery
All materials should be professionally dry-cleaned to remove any overall soiled condition. Spot
clean, using a mild water-free solvent or dry-cleaning product. Do not saturate the fabric.
Carefully follow instructions on such product. Clean only in a well-ventilated area. Avoid any
product containing carbon tetrachloride, which is highly toxic. Pretest small area before
proceeding. Use professional furniture cleaner when an overall soiled condition is reached.
NOTICE: Never remove cushion cover for separate dry-cleaning or washing. Any tumble cleaning
method can destroy the backing, shrink or otherwise damage upholstery fabric.
WARNING:
KEEP
YOUR
FURNITURE
AND
FAMILY
SAFE
FROM
FIRES
CAUSED
BY
CARELESS
SMOKING.
DO
NOT
SMOKE
WHEN
DROWSY.
REMOVE
IMMEDIATELY
ANY
FLOWING
ASH
OR
A
LIGHTED
CIGARETTE,
WHICH
FALLS
ON
FURNITURE.
SMOULDERING
SMOKING
MATERIAL
CAN
CAUSE
UPHOLSTERED
FURNITURE
FIRES.
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