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Ventilation System
10.4 Maintenance
• Periodically lubricate all hinges and latch as-
semblies with a light oil.
• Periodically clean and coat gasket materials
with silicone to help keep them pliable.
• The opening port window is made of acrylic
plastic glass. Acrylic glass scratches easily.
Never use a dry cloth or glass cleaning solu-
tions on acrylic glass. Use a soft cloth and
mild soap and water for routine cleaning.
Solvents and products containing ammonia
can permanently damage acrylic glass. Please
refer to the Routine Maintenance chapter for
more information on the proper maintenance
for acrylic plastic glass.
• Keep the windshield slide tracks clean. Peri-
odically coating the tracks with silicone spray
will reduce friction and keep the windshield
sliding smoothly.
• Periodic inspection and cleaning of the bilge
and systems compartment ventilation ducts is
necessary to ensure adequate air circulation.
A buildup of leaves, twigs or other debris can
severely reduce ventilation.