elddis Buccaneer, Owner'S Handbook Manual

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CARE OF YOUR CARAVAN
CARE OF YOUR CARAVAN
This section of the guide is devoted to the
care, cleaning and general preservation of
your caravan in order to retain its showroom
condition.
EXTERIOR CLEANING
Under no circumstances should an abrasive or
harsh cleaner be used. It is strongly
recommended that you do not use a pressure
wash. Exterior body parts of the caravan are
extremely durable and easy to clean. It is
recommended you first wash off any heavy
dirt and mud with cold water then use a high
quality car wash and wax then rinse with
plenty of cold water.
CAUTION: The use of a pressure wash on
your caravan is not recommended as it can
lead to water entering the caravan via any of
the external vents and could damage
graphics.
WHEELS
Do not use acidic cleaning products on the
wheel bolts.
GLASS FIBRE REINFORCED PLASTIC
(GRP)
GRP components need to be washed, waxed
and taken care of like a car. Chemicals and
dirt can collect during storage, and the gel
coat can be stained or marked when
chemicals combine with rain or dew. Most
stains or marks can be removed with mild
dishwashing detergent, but more stubborn
marks may require a (fine grit) rubbing
compound such as T-cut.
To help keep your GRP components looking
almost like new, it is wise to wash the parts
monthly (or more frequently) using mild
dishwashing detergent, but avoid using strong
alkaline (e.g. trisodium phosphate) or acidic
cleaners or abrasives. Waxing the
components once or twice a year with a good
grade paste wax will help to maintain the
colour and finish.
ACRYLIC WINDOWS
Your caravan is fitted with shatter resistant
acrylic windows. To preserve their clarity and
unblemished transparency it is essential that
the following cleaning instructions are strictly
adhered to: Road grit, dust, sand, flies, lime
tree secretions, bird droppings etc., should be
washed off using plenty of cold water do not
use a sponge to clean off heavy dirt deposits.
Any remaining dirt should be washed off using
a soft cloth and warm water.
Please note: Under NO circumstances
should any abrasive cleaning agents,
household detergents or proprietary cleaning
fluids be used. Wash the window again using
only cold water and dry off with chamois
leather.
Please note: Should scratches appear on
the acrylic windows these can often be
removed with an acrylic polish, i.e. ICI
Perspex polish. Gentle polishing with a liquid
metal polish, i.e. Brasso may also have the
desired effect - consult your retailer BEFORE
attempting to remove any but the slightest
scratch.
WINDOW BLINDS & FLYSCREENS
To clean the blinds and flyscreens, moisten a
soft cloth or sponge with a small amount of
water and mild soap suds and gently wipe dirt
off. Allow to dry before retracting, failure to
due this could result in mildew forming.
Pleated blinds where fitted should be cleaned
using a soft brush and if necessary hoovered
using a soft brush attachment on the device.
Winterisation/Storage
Please note: The blind/flyscreen should not
be left in the down position when the caravan
is not in use or throughout the winter as the
memory of the mechanism may be lost.
ABS - A FRAME COVER, WHEEL
SPATS & PANELS
To preserve the appearance of all ABS panels
and fittings road grit, dust, sand, flies, lime
tree secretions, bird droppings etc., should be
washed off using plenty of cold water. Any
remaining dirt should be washed off using a
soft cloth and warm water. Under NO
circumstances should any abrasive cleaning
agents, household detergents or proprietary
cleaning fluids be used. Wash the ABS
material again using only cold water and dry
off.
WARNING: Under no circumstances
should alcohol, spirit or solvent-based
liquids be used on GRP or ABS plastic
panels as these substances may react with
the material and cause visible damage.