Bailey Discovery 100, Owner'S Manual

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5-1
General
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5.1 GENERAL MAINTENANCE
5.1.1 Exterior
The exterior of your caravan is very durable and easy to clean owing to its high gloss properties. To
maintain a showroom finish one needs only to wash the caravan regularly with a car shampoo, rinse
with cold water and chamois leather off. Do not forget to clean the roof. A good quality non metallic and
non-coloured car wax that does not contain white spirit may be applied, which will make washing
easier.
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Under no circumstances use any abrasive agents, methylated spirit, white spirit, other
solvents or washing up liquid to the exterior of your caravan.
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No touch up painting should be carried out prior to consulting with a Bailey Service
Centre for approved methods.
All items stored in the gas bottle storage locker must be secured to prevent impact damage to the
inside of the front body panel when the caravan is being towed. The gas bottle storage locker must not
be loaded in such a way that pressure is exerted on the front body panel as this will cause the panel to
crack.
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Do not allow any chemicals, toilet or otherwise, to contact the gas box floor.
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The use of high pressure water jets to clean your caravan will invalidate your warranty.
5.1.2 Acrylic Windows
The windows fitted to your Bailey caravan are manufactured from high quality acrylic using the latest
plastic processing methods.
For cleaning, use only generous amounts of water to wash away dust and road grit etc. Then use a soft
cloth and warm soapy water and gently remove the remaining dirt. Avoid abrasive cleaning materials
and detergents.
As with all plastic materials, acrylic should not be allowed to come into contact with chemicals such as
paint remover, fly spray, acetone etc.
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Never polish with a dry cloth.
5.1.3 Window Catches and Stays
Turn catch arm to the vertical position to open. A night vent position is available by locking the catch into
the outer catchplate slot.
The windows are held open by an adjuster knob, tightening off the knob in a clockwise direction will
hold the window open in the desired position.
Always ensure knob is unscrewed before closing the window. Failure to do so may cause damage to
the window stay arm.
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Always ensure that windows are fully closed during wet weather and not on night vent
setting.
5.1.3 Interior
Wax polish may be used on furniture.
The interior walls have a PVC lining which should not require cleaning too often. A wipe over with a
damp cloth and a very mild detergent is all that is needed to keep it immaculate.