Maintenance
Exterior Graphics Care
The pressure sensitive graphics installed on the
exterior sutfaces
of
your motor home require little
maintenance and should be treated similarly to a
painted sutface. Here are some guidelines to help
you keep your exterior graphics looking like
new.
1.
Wash your graphics with any mild car wash
soap solution. Be sure to rinse thoroughly.
2.
Keep high-pressure wash nozzles at least
1
Y2
feet from the edge
of
the graphics.
High pressure spray may cause the edge
of
the graphic to lift and peel away from the
wall surface.
3. Test any cleaning solution on a small sec-
tion
of
the graphic before using the clean-
ing solution on a larger surface.
4.
Do not use any aromatic solvents such as
acetone, MEK, toluene, paint thinner, lac-
quer thinner on your graphics. Any solvent
of
this type may soften or smear colors.
5.
Do not paint over the graphics with clear or
any other type
of
paint.
6.
Do not let gasoline
or
other fuels drip or
stay on graphics for any length
of
time.
If
a
spill occurs, wipe off and rinse with water
immediately.
7. Do not apply wax over graphics, especially
if
the wax contains any petroleum distil-
lates. Wax that has dried between stripes
can be removed by softening it with rub-
bing (isopropyl) alcohol and cotton swabs.
Be
sure to rinse the area after cleaning.
8.
Be
careful when storing your motor home.
The graphic materials should
be
protected
from prolonged direct sunlight and heat.
Windows, Doors, Vents
and
Locks
Keep moving parts, hinges and latches adjusted
and maintained. Lubricate with a light oil at
least once a year. Check and tighten the screws
holding the windows in place as required. Clean
screens by gently wiping with a damp cloth or
soft flat
blUSh.
Not all screens are removable.
11-2
Inspect the sealants around doors and win-
dows
every three months. See Sealant
Renewal
sectioll.
Lubricate locksets in doors and exterior storage
compartments at least annually with powdered
graphite.
If
the motor home is located at a beach
or is exposed to salt air, more frequent lubrica-
tion may be required.
FIBERGLASS ROOF SYSTEM
Cleaning
Your motor home is equipped with a fiberglass
roof. For normal cleaning, standard household
detergents or cleansers may be used.
Use a
nonabrasive, common household detergent and
plenty
of
water.
Be
sure to keep the sidewalls
wet to reduce streaking.
Care
The fiberglass roof itself does not require annual
coatings or additional sealants. Periodic washing
with soap and water is all that is required.
Use caution when loading sharp articles on the
roof.
If
you add accessories
or
new equipment
on the roof, be sure the installer is qualified to
work on the fiberglass roof material. This is
required under the terms
of
the warranty.
Repair kits are available through your dealer.
The roof requires special adhesives and material.
A WARNING
The fiberglass roof material is slippery when it is wet.
Sealant Renewal
This section outlines the procedures you
must
follow to maintain the weatherproof integrity
of
your motor home. Leak damage caused by fail-
ure to inspect and maintain the roof, vents,
TV/satellite antenna and molding seals may
affect your
WatTanty
coverage.
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