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Troubleshooting
Slide Topper
• If it is necessary to temporarily roll up the Slide Topper
while it is wet, make sure you roll it out and let it dry (as
soon as conditions allow) before rolling it up again.
• Never close the Slide Topper if you have applied a
vinyl liquid patch (VLP) and it is wet. Damage to other
parts of the awning fabric will occur.
• Do
not
use strong chemicals or abrasives to clean
parts as their protective surfaces will be damaged.
• Do
not
use silicone sprays near labels. The labels
adhesive bond to the product surfaces could
weaken.
• Do
not
use abrasive or corrosive cleaners, mildew
removers, or hard bristle brushes on the awning
fabric.
• Do
not
allow dirt, leaves, or other debris to
accumulate on the Slide Topper. This could cause
abrasions and stains. Mildew could grow on the dirt
and organic debris causing permanent discoloration,
stains, and odors on the awning fabric.
The Slide Topper fabric and hardware require regular
maintenance. Refer to these sections for maintenance
instructions.
6.1 Maintaining the Hardware
Perform the following maintenance checks on the Slide
Topper hardware regularly:
• Clean the Slide Topper hardware as needed with a
mild surface cleaner.
• Apply silicone spray lubricant as needed to keep the
FRTA’s moving parts operating smoothly.
6.2 Maintaining the Fabric
Vinyl fabric offers the advantage of durability and water
resistance.
Wrinkling is a normal characteristic of vinyl. Wrinkling
may be more noticeable when retracted, and after
prolonged periods of stowage.
Leave the Slide Topper open during warm weather to
minimize the wrinkling over a period of time.
6.2.1 Cleaning the Fabric
Perform the following actions to clean the awning fabric:
1. Mix one quarter of a cup of dish soap and one quarter
of a cup of bleach with five gallons of fresh water to
use as cleaning solution.
2. Drench the open awning fabric with the cleaning
solution.
3. Close the awning and let it soak for five minutes.
4. Open the awning.
5. Thoroughly rinse off the top and bottom of the
awning fabric with clean water. Completely remove
the cleaning solution from the awning fabric. Bleach
will degrade the awning fabric if it is not completely
removed from the awning fabric.
6. Repeat step five as necessary to completely remove
the cleaning solution from the awning fabric.
7. Allow the Slide Topper to thoroughly dry before
stowing.
6.2.2 Repairing the Fabric
To repair a pinhole or a spot where the coating has
flaked off the top layer of the vinyl fabric, perform the
following actions:
1. Apply a small dab of VLP (vinyl liquid patch) onto the
tip of a cotton swab.
I
VLP is available from Dometic. Reference part
number 3314216.000 for ordering.
2. Gently roll the cotton swab around the pinhole. The
VLP will melt the coating and quickly fill the pinhole
blending with all colored vinyls.
3. Allow the VLP to thoroughly dry before stowing.
7 Troubleshooting
If malfunctions occur that cannot be corrected by
reviewing these instructions, contact a qualified service
technician.
It is normal for some drips, condensation, or windblown
precipitation to enter under the Slide Topper canopy.
