Equipment --- Section 5
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Care & Maintenance - Carefree
Care of Awning Vinyl Fabric:
Mildew will not form on the awning material itself, but it may form on the dust accumulated on the
canopy. A quality vinyl cleaner, such as Carefree Awning Magic, will help keep your awning looking
new. Be sure to follow the instructions on the container.
NOTE:
Allow the awning material to thoroughly dry before rolling the awning up. Metal sur-
faces should be cleaned with soapy water and thoroughly rinsed.
Care of Awning Acrylic Fabric:
The acrylic fabric should be cleaned regularly before substances such as dirt, leaves, etc., are
allowed to accumulate on, and become embedded in, the fabric. The fabric can be cleaned without
being removed from the awning. Simply brush off any loose dirt, leaves, etc. Hose down and clean
with a cloth and mild soap. Do not use detergents. Allow to air dry, preferably on a warm sunny day.
Should you have to retract the awning when the fabric is wet, it should be extended at the first oppor-
tunity to finish air-drying.
Cleaning and Maintenance:
• Washing: Loosen hardened dirt and remove dust from awning with a dry, medium bristle
brush, monthly. Thoroughly rinse both the top and bottom with a hose. This process can
be made easier with awning maintenance products. Saturate the fabric with the solution
and leave it on for 15-20 minutes. Wash both sides of the awning using an awning brush.
If necessary, reapply the solution to keep fabric saturated. Rinse the awning thoroughly.
Repeat, if necessary, until most of the stains disappear.
• Water Leaks: If leaking occurs after washing, it generally results from insufficient rinse
water removal. If water drips through the needle holes in the stitching use a commercial
seam sealer that is available in canvas and trailer supply stores. Paraffin wax may also be
applied to the top of the seams. As the awning "weathers" these holes will normally seal
themselves.
It is normal for slight leakage to occur through the fabric where water is allowed to accumulate or
pocket on the fabric. See "Storm Precautions" for information on the awning settings for proper water
drainage. Sometimes soap or chemical residue, such as from active agents in insect fog or sprays, can
"wet" the fabric so that it appears unable to repel water. Rinse the fabric thoroughly and test to see if it
is water repellent after it dries. If leakage continues after repeating the washing and thoroughly rinsing,
contact Carefree of Colorado concerning further maintenance.
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