Maintenance
Exterior Graphics Care
The pressure sensitive graphics installed on the
exterior smfaces
of
your motor home require little
maintenance and should
be
treated similarly to a
painted smface. 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 thor-
oughly.
2. Keep high-pressure wash nozzles at least
PI, 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 smface.
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
lUb-
bing (isopropyl) alcohol and cotton swabs.
Be sure to rinse the area after cleaning.
S.
Be careful when storing your motor home.
The graphic materials should be protected
from prolonged direct sunlight and heat.
VINYL
FRONT
END
MASK
(If
Equipped)
The front
end
vinyl mask must be removed peri-
odically.
Paint damage may occur
if
the mask is
left on while wet for long periods
of
time. Never
store your coach with the front end mask
attached. The mask is designed for use while
traveling. Always keep your front end mask
clean.
To
better protect your RV's finish, wax
the area to
be
covered by your front end mask.
11-2
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 easily remov-
able, and can be destroyed and will probably
have to be replaced.
Inspect the sealants around doors
and
win-
dows every three months. See Sealant
Renewal section.
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.
TPO ROOF SYSTEM
Cleaning
Your new motor home is equipped with a new
roof material called
TPO (thermoplastic olefin).
For normal cleaning, standard household deter-
gents or cleansers may
be
used. Use a nonabra-
sive, common household detergent and plenty
of
water.
Be
sure to keep the sidewalls wet to
reduce streaking. For persistent, stubborn stains,
use a whitewall tire cleaner. Follow directions
on
the cleaner container.
A WARNING
The
TPO
roof
material
is
slippery
when
it
is
wet.
Care
must
be
exercised
to
prevent
injury
due
to
slipping
and
falling
Care
The TPO roof material itself does not require
annual coatings or additional sealants.
Periodic
washing with soap and water is all that is
required. (See below for Sealant Inspection)
The
TPO roof material can be cut by sharp
objects.
Use caution when loading sharp articles
on the roof.
If
you add accessories or new equip-
ment on the roof, be sure the installer is qualified
to work
on
the TPO roof matetial. This is
required under the terms
of
the wananty.
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