12. Maintenance and upkeep
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Rules for treating tar and resin stains
• Remove residues from tar and resin as well as other organic
stains with petroleum ether or spirit.
Rules for damage repair
• Repair all damages without undue delay to prevent further
damage caused by corrosion.
Consult your HOBBY dealer.
Do not use aggressive solvents such as products
containing esters or ketone.
Chassis
Should salt adhere to the hot-dip galvanised chassis, it will damage
it and may cause white rust. However, white rust is not a defect,
but merely an optical impairment. After driving in winter or through
salty water, the hot-dip galvanised surfaces should be rinsed with
clear water.
Clean the corner steadies with water and a damp sponge, then dry
and grease them, especially the spindle.
Chassis
The chassis of the caravan has been specially coated. If the pro-
tective coating is damaged, repair it immediately. Coated areas
should not be treated with spray oil.
The combustion air intake duct for the heating system
is located underneath the floor of the vehicle. Under no
circumstances may liquid sprays, underbody protection
or similar products be allowed to interfere with it.
Skylights, windows and doors
Window surfaces require particularly careful treatment as they scratch
very easily, never clean using a brush.
Rules for upkeep
• Rub the rubber seals lightly with talcum power.
• Only clean acrylic glass window panes with a clean, moist
sponge and a soft towel. Dry cleaning can scratch the panes.
Wash panes only with pure water. Never use aggres-
sive cleaning agents that include softeners, alcohol
or solvents!
Talcum is available in auto specialty stores.
Roof
To prevent the paint on the roof of the caravan from corro-
ding, the roof plate should be cleaned at least once a year.