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5.2.6
Ganopies
(optional)
The
sprayhood
should
not
be stored
wet,
as
there
is
a risk
that
mould
will
form
on
them.
Clean
ing:
Clean
the
canopies
from
time
to
time
with
tap water.
You
can
try
to remove
any
stains
with
green
soap
and
a soft
brush.
The
fabric
can
simply
be
cleaned
using
green
soap
and
a
soft
brush
or sponge
several
times a
year.
To
clean
it
more
thoroughly
you
will
have
to
call
in
a specialist
as
the
cleaning
method
depends
to
a large
extent
on the
type
of
fabric
used.
There
are
special
products
on the
mirket
to enabie
you
to
do
this cleaning yourself
but
you
can also
have
your
canopy
cleaned
by
a specialist.
Tip:
cleaning
is
easier
when
the
canopy
is
quite
damp,
e.g.
after
a rain
shower.
Do
not
clean
the
canopy
while
it is
in
the full
blaze
of the
sun.
I
m
preg
nati
ng:
To
prevent
woven
fabric
from
leaking
after
a time
(this
happens
first
at
the
seams),
it is
advisable
to
impregnate
the fabric
once
a
year.
Consult
a
specialist
roi
itre
most
suitable
products
to use.
Canopies
made
of PVC
fabric
do
not
have
to
be impregnated
but
this material
must
be waxed
once
a
year..
Use
clear,
liquid
wax
products
for
this
to'prdvent
the wax
from
becoming
,i;ibr"
in
ft,"
cracks
in
the fabric.
Window plastic:
The
material
used
in
window
plastic
contains
plasticizers.
These
plasticizers
can
,,migrate,,
from
one
fabric
to another
if
they-are
in
prolonged
contact.
When
stoiing
the fabric
for
ipiotonged
period,
you
should
therefore
fold
an old
sheet
between
the
layers
to
prevent
contact
beiween
the
different
types
of fabric.
A blue
haze
in window plastic
is
probably
the
result
of moisture.
These
marks
disappear
of
their
own
accord
when
the
plastic
is
dry.
lf
the
window
plastic
has.
become
cloudy,
this
is
unfortunately
the
result
of normal
ageing
and
nothing
can
be
done
about
it.
Zip
fasteners:
Treat
zip
fasteners
with
a litfle
dry
Teflon
spray
once
or
twice
a
year.
lf
you
sail
on
salt water,
wash
down
the
canofy
and
the
zip fasteners
thoroughly
with
fresh
water.
Fasteners:
All
these
stainless
steel
parts
require
is
regular
washing
with
fresh
water.
Frame:
Check
the hinge
and
fixing
points
and
the
shape
once
a
year.
Treat
the
tubes
once
a
year
with
a
thin
coat
of Teflon
spray.
Aluminium
and
stainlss
s{eel
Stainless
steel
also requires
maintenance.
Accumulated
dirt
and
deposits
can
make
the
metal
dull
and
even
cause
it
to
rust.
Regular
washing
with
clean
fresh
water
and
a mild
soap
is
all
that is
required
to
clean
stainless
steel.
Rinse
anodised
aluminium
regularly
with
clean
fresh
water.
To
restore
its
original
sheen,
clean
with
trichloroethylene
or
perchlo-roethylene
(caution:
these
are
dangerous
produc-ts).
Apply
a
protective
coating
by rubbing
on
acid-free
Vaseline, paraffin
or wax
with
isoft
cloth.
Plexislas
and
acrylic
plastic
Never
use
solvents,
thinners
or
other
aggressive
substances
to
clean
the
surfacel
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