Leopard Catamarans 40 - General Cleaning & Maintenance

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2-28 GENERAL CLEANING & MAINTENANCE
The intentionof thesection isto indicate
areasthatshouldbeinspectedregularlyto
ensuretheefcientandsafeoperation of
the vessel.
In all cases the instructions given in the
supplied equipment manuals must be
followedinordertomaintainthewarranty/
guaranteeofthespecicitem.
• The Vessel is manufactured in
accordance with the European
Recreational Craft Directive 94/25/EC
as amended by directive 2003/44/EC
andisCECertiedindesigncategories
A,B,C&D.
• ItisalsoNMMAcertiedinaccordance
with ABYC Standards
• For technical details and operating
instructionsrefertotherelevantsections
ofthisOwner’sManualandthespecic
equipmentinstructionmanual.
Thefollowingisasummaryofthecleaning
methods and materials recommended
by or prohibited for use by Robertson &
Caine. We recommend the use of 3M™
Marines Reconditioning andMaintenance
Products.
These products are specically designed
for breglass boats used in the marine
environment. The use of the following
recommended 3M™ marine products will
help maintain your boat to the highest
standards.
• 3M™MarineMulti-PurposeBoatsoap
• 3M™MarineProtectiveLiquidWax
• 3M™MarineUltraPerformancePaste
Wax
• 3M™MarineClean&ShineWax
• 3M™MarineMetalRestorerandPolish
• 3M™ Marine Outdoor Vinyl Cleaner,
Conditioner&Protector
• 3M™ Marine Aluminium Restorer &
polish
• 3M™MarineMildewBlock
A. INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR GRP
SURFACES
Tomaintainthefactorynewappearanceof
theboatallbreglasssurfacesshould be
cleaned regularly. Normal accumulations
ofsurfacedirtshouldberemovedbysimply
rinsingwithfreshwater.
The exterior deck surfaces should be
rinsed down with fresh water after every
trip toprevent the build-upof crystallized
salts. To remove dirt, grease and oil use
3M™ Marine Multi-Purpose Boat Soap.
Follow the manufacturer’s directions for
mixingratiosandapplicationinstructions.
Exterior breglass surfaces should be
waxed twice a year with 3M™ Marine
Protective Liquid Waxor 3M™ Marine
Ultra Performance Paste Wax to protect
againstUltraVioletdegradation(chalking)
and to maintain a deep shine on the
exposedsurfaces.Applyaccordingtothe
manufacturer’sinstructionsrecommended
foreachproduct.
Tomaintainandenhancetheshinebetween
waxapplicationsapply3M™MarineClean
and Shine Wax after each washing, this
productcanbesimplysprayedonandthen
wipedoff.
Donotapplywaxproductstotheexterior
non-skidsurfacesoftheDeck