210 | Section 5 Equipment -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- ----------------- Monarch SE 2004
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. If the
awning has to be retracted while the fabric is wet, it should be extended at the first
opportunity to finish air drying.
Avoid leaving the awning partially extended during rainy conditions. The
awning is at the strongest setting when the awning is fully extended.
Cleaning and Maintenance:
• Washing: On a monthly basis, loosen hardened dirt and remove dust
from the awning with a dry, medium bristle brush. 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 to 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 rinsing. If water drips through the needle holes in the
stitching use a commercial seam sealer which 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.
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