Holiday 2011 Aluma Lite, Owner'S Manual

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WARNING
Some sealants may be labeled
hazardous or require use of petroleum
distillates for cleanup. Use proper
precautions as suggested by the sealant
or chemical manufacturer. Use of
protective eye wear, gloves, respirator
or open ventilation may be required.
Use judgment when working with
chemicals. If health limits exposure to
chemicals or inhibits skills or abilities,
employ a qualified service technician
to perform the tasks.
Sealant Types
General Maintenance – Roof: Titan 76-
AM Brush Grade Slow Cure MS:
This product is used for large roof openings
such as around vents, skylights, any roof
mounted antennas and ladder roof mounts.
Clean the old sealant that is lifting before
applying the new. Make sure the roof is dry
and free of dirt. This product is found in a tub
container. Care should be used when near an
edge, as the product will spread out. Masking
tape may be used to mask around area to avoid
mishaps.
WARNING
This product is flammable, and if
swallowed, can be fatal. Use only
in well-ventilated areas. Consult
manufacturer data for application and
safety instructions.
For small areas of maintenance, various
rubber sealants are available in a tube. These
products are available at RV supply locations.
General Maintenance – Roof Air
Conditioner:
The roof air conditioners use a closed cell
foam base gasket. No sealants are required.
The roof air conditioners should be checked
for tightness by the four mounting bolts
located in each interior corner of the air
conditioner roof opening. Torque specification
is 40 to 50 in/lbs. The base gasket should be
compressed to about ½”.
General Maintenance – Windshield: Black
Silicone Sealant: Dow Corning #999-A
Black
Used for sealing small areas. The product
is available in a tube. Clean up using solvents
such as mineral spirits. Consult manufacturer
data for application and safety instructions.
General Maintenance – Exterior
Attachments: Dow Corning #999-A Clear
Silicone or Colorimetric High Performance
Clear Silicone
Primarily used on the sidewalls around
windows, doors, handles, beltline molding,
latches and bases of surface mounted items
such as clearance lights. Old peeling sealant
should be removed with nylon sticks or
equivalent. Avoid using metal utensils which
can scratch the painted surface. Use nylon
sticks or equivalent. Avoid lacquer thinners or
ketone based solvents as these chemicals can
damage painted surfaces. Confirm that surface
is clean and dry before a new application. Cut
the tube at an angle with the smallest usable
opening. Avoid a heavy bead as a little goes a
long way. Use finger at a 45° angle on beaded
surface to smooth out product. Do not moisten
finger, use a disposable latex glove.
Keep rags or paper towels handy for clean
up. Use care when applying silicone and
plan ahead before starting a bead. Look for
obstacles that may impede application.
CAUTION
Avoid eye and skin contact and
breathing in vapors. Consult
manufacturer data for application and
safety instructions.
General Maintenance – Openings: Spray
Foam
This product is used as a sealant where a
hole has been made for items such as water
lines or wires that are coming through a floor
or bulkhead opening. Consult manufacturer
data for application and safety instructions.
Windshield Installation: Black Urethane
Used for sealing the windshields, not to fill
holes or other imperfections. Black urethane
comes in a tube and it applies much the same
way as silicone. Clean up using solvents such
as paint thinner. Gloves are required as product
is considered a hazardous material.
WARNING
Avoid eye and skin contact and
breathing in vapors. Consult
manufacturer data for application and
safety instructions.
Sealing Under a Painted Surface: Acrylic
Sealants: Geocel # 2300
Used where items are sealed under a painted
surface such as the metal corners of slide out
rooms and roof mounted awning brackets.
The material is specially formulated to allow
paint adhesion. Consult manufacturer data for
application and safety instructions.