Four winns 318 VISTA, Owner'S Manual

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Owner’s Manual Page 0 Upholstery - Section N
Four.Winns.offers.a.variety.of.weather.covers.for.
protection.of.the.boat.and.associated.equipment..
Continued.exposure.can.damage.the.upholstery..
and.seating..The.seating.can.become.thoroughly.
saturated.with.water.if.not.adequately.protected..Refer.
to.Section.O.-.Weather.Covers.for.more.information.
NOTICE
The appearance and longevity of the exterior
upholstery will be affected by water saturation.
Protect these items appropriately.
B. Exterior Carpets
The.removable.exterior.grade.carpeting.may.be.
periodically.washed.with.mild.laundry.soaps.or.
shampooed,.dried.and.reinstalled..It.is.100%.UV..
stabilized Olefin
™
polypropylene fiber with rubber
backing..See.Figure.N-18.
NOTICE
Prior to using any mild laundry soaps or carpet
shampoo, always conduct a colorfast test on a
small inconspicuous portion of carpet before
applying to entire carpet.
NOTICE
DO NOT dry carpeting in an automatic dryer.
Figure N18: Cockpit Lay-in Carpet
C. Cleaning and Maintenance
The.following.information.should.be.useful.in.helping.
you.keep.your.carpet.looking.well.maintained.
Carpet made with Olefin
™
fiber possesses built-in
stain.and.soil.release.for.easy,.less.costly.mainte-
nance..Regular.vacuuming.and.occasional.sham-
pooing.will.help.it.stay.attractive.and.serviceable.
All cleaning methods must be followed by a thorough rinse
with clean warm water.
Certain. household. cleaners,. powdered. abrasives,. steel. wool.
and.industrial.cleaners.can.cause.damage.and.discoloration.and.
are not recommended. Dry cleaning fluids and lacquer solvents
should.not.be.used.as.they.will.remove.the.printed.pattern.and.
gloss...Waxes.should.be.used.with.caution.as.many.contain.
dyes.or.solvents.that.can.permanently.damage.the.protective.
coating.
*Suntan.lotion,.tree.pollen,.wet.leaves.and.some.other.products.
can.contain.dyes.that.stain.permanently...Care.should.be.exer-
cised.and.boat.covers.should.be.utilized.
Step-By-Step Vinyl Cleaning Instructions Table
NOTICE
When docking or mooring your boat be aware
of your surroundings i.e. trees with pollen, wet
leaves, berries etc. These and other items can
contain dyes that stain permanently. Utilize
weather covers whenever possibly to protect
vinyl from potential stains.
NOTICE
ALWAYS CLEAN STAINS IMMEDIATELY!
DO NOT use 09 Cleaner
™
or Armorall
™
on
vinyl. Do not use kerosine, gasoline or acetone
as they will remove the protective marine
topcoat.
NOTICE
All cleaning methods must be followed by
a thorough rinse with water and drying.
Additional.cleaning.information.is.provided.by.the.
manufacturer.and.is.included.with.this.manual.in.the.
owner’s.packet.
Cockpit Walk-Thru
Lay-In Carpet t
Helm Cockpit Lay-In Carpet
Aft & Motorhood
Lay-In Carpets
Swim Platform Lay-In Carpet
(Optional)