Grand Design Imagine, Owner'S Manual

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Exterior
Waxing your RV
Wax your RV once or twice a year, or when painted surfac-
es do not shed water well. Use a soft cloth to apply a small
amount of wax to the painted surfaces. After the wax has
dried, polish the RV with a dry, soft cloth. Do not wax your RV
in direct sunlight. Wax it after the surfaces have cooled. Do
not apply wax to any area having a flat black finish as it can
cause discoloration. If the finish has been stained with wax,
wipe off the area with a soft cloth and warm water.
When waxing the area around the various openings, do not
apply any wax on the weather strip. If it is stained with wax,
the weather strip cannot maintain a weatherproof seal around
the opening.
Cleaning plastic parts
Use a sponge or chamois to clean plastic parts. Use warm
water and a soft cloth or chamois to remove any white residue
from dark colored plastic surfaces. Do not use a scrubbing
brush or other hard tools as they may damage the plastic sur-
face. Do not use wax containing abrasives that may damage
the plastic surface.
Chrome parts
To prevent chrome parts from spotting or corroding, wash with
water, dry thoroughly, and apply a non-abrasive automotive
wax. If the chrome is severely damaged or pitted, use a com-
mercially available chrome polish product.
EXTERIOR ROOF & SIDEWALL VENTS
During routine cleaning (3-4 times a year), all Superflex roof
sealants should be inspected for any voids or cracking. If the
roof sealant shows signs of cracking, remove any loose seal-
ant. If the loose sealant cannot be pulled off by hand, it still
has adhesion to the Superflex roof membrane and should be
left alone.
Do not use sharp tools (putty knife) that could
puncture the Superflex roof membrane.
Clean all areas to be resealed with a non-abrasive house-
hold cleaner, such as Top Job or Spic-N-Span, using a medi-
um-bristled scrub brush. This area must be dry before con-
tinuing. Solvents should not be used during cleaning. Solvents
can damage existing sealants and may weaken plastic roof
components. Apply a generous amount of Alpha Systems