Maintenance
Exterior Graphics Care
The pressure sensitive graphics installed on the
exterior surfaces
of
your motor home require little
maintenance and should be treated similarly to a
painted surface. 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
1'/2
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
spiIl occurs, wipe off and rinse with water
immediately.
7. Do not apply wax over graphics, especially
ifthe
wax contains any petroleum distil-
lates. Wax
tharhas dried between stripes
can be removed by softening it with
IUb-
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 Palts, 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.
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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.
Care
The TPO roof itself does not require annual
coatings
or
additional sealants. Periodic washing
with soap and water
is
all that is required.
The
TPO roof material can be cut by sharp
objects.
Use caution
when
loading shal'P articles
on the roof.
If
you add accessories
or
new
equipment on the roof, be sure the installer is
qualified to work on the
TPO roof material. This
is required under the terms
of
the warranty.
Repair kits are available through your dealer.
The roof requires special adhesives and mate-
rial. Do not use silicone sealants.
A.
WARNING
The TPO 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-
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