Four winns V458, Owner'S Manual

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Owner’s Manual Page 138 Weather Covers - Section O
O - 1 GENERAL INFORMATION
Weather covers for the cockpit areas are available on
all Four Winns
®
models. A canvas top with a curtain
set is standard on the V458 models. This cover is
de signed and intended to provide protection of the
stern cockpit seating area.
Four Winns utilizes 100% acryl ic-type materi al for
most of its canvas. During the manu facturing of the
weath er covers, the smallest possi ble needle and
high est quality UV stabilized, bonded polyes ter
thread is used in the stitching.
Never use any form of open flame cook ing
device in any area fully en closed or near
weather covers. This material is flammable.
The weather cover is water repellent but not water
proof. During a hard rain, you may notice a light mist
permeating through a weather cover. This is normal.
If the seams leak, they can be sprayed with Scotch-
guard
™
or similar type water repel lent or a seam
sealing compound can be applied. Keep objects from
contacting the inside of the cover. Leakage may occur
at point of contact.
Weather covers must be installed “snug” to pre vent
sags. The material relies on swelling to seal itself.
If too taut or overly tight, the material will not seal
and may tear.
NOTICE
Periodically check weather covers for
accumulation of water. Damage to the bow
assemblies may otherwise result. Make sure
cover is snug to avoid pud dling of water.
When storing weather covers, the canvas pieces
should be stored flat or rolled up and properly stowed.
Do not fold canvas.
NOTICE
NEVER fold or store a wet weather cover. This
can lead to mildew or shrinkage. Roll rather
than fold the enclosure cur tains. Sharp folds
increase the chance of crack ing the clear vinyl.
WEATHER COVERS
NOTICE
DO NOT use the weather covers for out door
winter storage. The weight of the snow or
heavy rain can cause severe damage to the
material or top structure. Refer to O-7 - Winter
Storage in this manual for more infor mation.
Four Winns is utilizing snaps for the canvas. The snap
sockets are a standard type. To unsnap, gently lift on
the snap.
NOTICE
Remove snaps one at a time to prevent
damage. DO NOT rip off or pull the weath er
cover as a whole; acrylic material will tear at
snaps.
O - 2 GENERAL CANVAS INSTALLATION
GUIDELINES
1) For safety and ease, it is recommended that two
or more people are available to install or remove
the canvas.
2) Ideally, canvas should be installed while the boat
is in the slip or moored securely.
3) Be sure to observe all safety precautions to
prevent the build-up of Carbon Monoxide - an
invisible, odorless gas while the boat is running
or underway.
4) Store canvas pieces flat, or if necessary, rolled;
do not fold.
5) Valances and/or canvas top must be installed first;
all other pieces attach to these pieces.
6) Partially zip zippers until all sides of a canvas
piece are in position.
7) Support poles are adjustable; a button-release lets
you slide the inner and outer tube to longer or
shorter settings for a snug fit.
8) Unsnap canvas by lifting at the button to prevent
damage; do not pull/yank.