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Interior:
In general, the interior of your FRANKIA does not require any maintenance that you would not otherwise do in your home.
In general, you can treat the plastic surfaces with detergent solutions. The use of cockpit sprays also has good results.
Cleaning agents containing abrasive components must not be used. Special cleaning agents must be checked in indivi-
dual cases. Please do not expose the door trim to rain or strong sunlight for a longer period of time, close the door under
such conditions. Please take into account that the shower tray can be damaged by stones, abrasives or harsh cleaners.
The acrylic glass windows of the living room are almost indestructible - but only almost. Aggressive, abrasive or even
caustic cleaning methods literally cloud your view. Gentle detergent solutions or glass detergents are usually sufficient
to clean them. The furniture surfaces are easy to clean surfaces. All you need is water, a sponge (e.g. from Mr Clean),
washing up liquid (Pril) and a dish cloth. Put some washing-up liquid on the wet sponge and clean the surface. Then
dry the surface with the dish cloth. Please do not use Scotch Brite sponges, microfibre cloths, furniture polishes or
furniture sprays.
Exterior:
It is best to use clear water for external washing, stubborn dirt can usually be removed with a suitable shampoo. Special
caravan shampoos are recommended here. Never wash the motorhome in the sunshine. Otherwise the water evaporates
too quickly and water stains remain. There are also a number of care products (e.g. “YC Boat Wax” from “Yachtcare”)
for long-term preservation of the gel coat surface. Leading GRP manufacturers recommend sealing all GRP elements at
the beginning of the season with “Yachtcare Boat Wax”. To do so, apply the wax with a soft cloth and polish the surface
a little later with clean, soft cloths. A new coat during the season gives the GRP the best possible protection. For more
detailed instructions, please refer to the manufacturer information for the respective product. In all cases, please avoid
using hard methods such as scouring pads or wheel cleaners. Due to the height of a motorhome, cleaning the roof is
often neglected. Please bear in mind that dirty solar modules are severely impaired in their performance. Incidentally,
the most thorough washing is of little use to you if the first rain rinses dirt off the roof and leaves ugly dirt on the walls.
With non-slip soft footwear you can walk on the roof without hesitation. (Caution: Do not kneel on the roof as this will
leave dents. To avoid this, aluminium strips can be glued to the roof.) To avoid permanent damage to the surface, remo-
ve tree sap, insects and bird droppings as soon as possible. Direct your attention under the motorhome too! Movable
attachments such as the step, supports, pull-out two-wheel brackets etc. should be cleaned and lubricated of any dirt
every six months. Under unfavourable operating conditions (salt, dust, sand), some care may be necessary more often.
Salt water, caused by road salt, can cause white rust on the galvanised chassis. So-called white rust
is no defect for the quality of hot-dip galvanising. This is only a visual impairment. (See also on-board
manual for the AL-KO chassis)
To avoid or remove white rust, AL-KO recommends the following:
• After driving in winter, the hot-dip galvanised surfaces must be cleaned of de-icing salt with clear water
(e.g. steam jets).
• Zinc-coated parts that are affected by white rust can be cleaned with zinc cleaner.
We recommend that you regularly clean the water hose, the fresh water and also the waste water tank. For cleaning,
disinfecting and descaling, Certisil offers the product “Certibox” as a three-pack. The gas system must be checked every
two years by an expert. An annual leak test from an authorised FRANKIA dealer is required.
Body door:
The locking bolts of the body door must regularly be provided with a suitable lubricant. We recommend the “Sitol-Plus”
lubricant spray for the seals in the hinge area and for maintenance of the door stay.
Plastic windows / acrylic glass:
• Clean with plenty of water, mild soapy water, a soft cloth or sponge
• Do not use glass cleaners with chemical, abrasive, alcohol or glycerine additives
• Observe instructions for use of the cleaning agent
• Caution with car washes
• Do not attach stickers
According to the recommendation of the manufacturer SEITZ, please use the original Seitz glass cleaner or the acrylic
glass cleaner from Frankana. To maintain the rubber seals, SEITZ recommends talc or petroleum jelly without additives.
Closure of the furniture doors:
• To open the furniture doors easily, grasp the handle, press the locking button and pull open the door.
• To close the furniture doors, pull them down until they rest against the furniture, the lock engages with
an audible click.
Fittings on furniture doors and flaps:
• If the furniture fronts have been misaligned due to prolonged use or unintentionally, the
fittings offer the possibility of readjustment
• The concealed hinges have adjustment options in all three directions
• A: Overlay adjustment to correct the joint pattern. Turn the screw to the right, the door overlay
becomes smaller; turn the screw left, door overlay becomes bigger
• B: Depth adjustment. Direct, continuous depth adjustment via eccentric adjustment
• C: Height adjustment. With height-adjustable mounting plates, the doors can be precisely
aligned in height
• D: Direct, continuous height adjustment via eccentric adjustment
• To unhook doors or flaps, simply press the concealed release button E
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