then hose down the material. Prepare a
cleaning mixture of water and a mild,
natural soap that is free of detergents. Use
a soft-bristle brush to clean, allowing the
soap to soak in. Rinse thoroughly and al-
low the fabric to thoroughly air dry.
If stubborn stains persist, you can use
a diluted chlorine bleach/soap mixture for
spot cleaning of mildew, roof run-off and
other similar stains. Please keep in mind
that chlorine bleach will not change the
color of the fabric, but chlorine bleach will
eventually break down the ber of any fab-
ric. Therefore, this cleaning method should
be used as infrequently as possible.
The cleaning mixture should be mixed as
follows:
• Four ounces (one-half cup) of chlorine
bleach.
• Two ounces (one-fourth cup) of natural
soap.
• One gallon of water.
Clean with a soft-bristle brush and al-
low the mixture to soak no longer than
twenty (20) minutes. Rinse thoroughly and
allow to completely air dry. Repeat if nec-
essary.
If the top or boat cover is suitable in
size for a washing machine, these steps
should be followed:
• Use only natural soaps—no detergent.
• Wash and rinse in cold water.
• Air dry. (Never put the fabric in a dry-
er.)
As part of the nishing process, the ma-
terial has been treated with a uorocarbon
nish, which enhances water repellency.
This nish is designed to last for several
years, but it must be replenished after a
thorough cleaning. Based on test results,
the manufacturer recommends 303 High
Tech Fabric Guard™ as the preferred re-
treatment product.
After cleaning and air drying, apply 303
in a thin, even coat. When it has dried, ap-
ply a second thin, even coat. These two (2)
light coatings are more effective in restor-
ing fabric water resistance than a single
heavy coating. Keep in mind that 303 High
Tech Fabric Guard™ will work only as
well as it is applied. This means that the
fabric must be free of dirt and detergents or
the Fabric Guard will wash away with the
dirt particles.
Fabrics should be retreated after thor-
ough cleaning or after ve (5) years of use.
Enclosed Head
An enclosed head is found on the X55
model. This convenience should be emp-
tied on-shore within an acceptable hold-
ing tank, septic system or sewer. It should
never be emptied within the boating body
of water or on-shore, except in an approved
receptacle!
The head should be cleaned after each
outing. After thoroughly cleaning with a
mild detergent, add a neutralizing chemical
made especially for portable heads, such
as that found in RV centers. The neutral-
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