5 Maintenance
5.1 General maintenance
To keep the Exalto wiper in good condition, you are advised to:
• clean wiper, arms and blades with fresh water after every journey in salt water
(to prevent salt from clogging moving parts);
• never use the wiper on a dry window.
5.2 Servicing
As long as the wiper system functions normally and is kept in good shape (see
paragraph 5.1), servicing the motor is not necessary. Check yearly (monthly
when used intensively) if the wiper blades are worn. Replace blades when worn
or when the blades leave many stripes across the glass. In case of failure or
adjustments, have servicing done solely by qualified mechanics. In chapter 6,
Troubleshooting, a list is given of possible problems and their solutions.
5.3 Changing the wiping arc and park position
If the wiped area is not optimal, the wipe arc and park position can be changed.
Always isolate the electrical circuit before opening the housing.
Adjusting the wipe arc
• Isolate the electrical circuit;
• Move the screw in the slot from the shaft lever away from the shaft for a
smaller and towards the shaft for a larger wipe arc
• Fasten the nut again (max 33Nm/24,34 ft.lbs)
• Run the motor briefly to park it
• Place the motor lever in the desired park position(see text below)
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