Jayco 2009 Octane ZX, Owner'S Manual

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SECTION 12
STORAGE & MAINTENANCE
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regularly maintained. We incorporate many
different types of sealants, including
butyl/putty, black butyl-encapsulated foam,
silicone (clear and colored), roof sealant and
foam.
In general, sealants do not have “set”
lifetimes. Varying environmental factors affect
the pliability and adhesiveness of sealants.
Sealants can be affected by ultraviolet
exposure, air pollution, extreme temperatures
and exposure to other elements. Conditions
such as rain, salt, dust and pollution may
increase the need to maintain your RV’s
sealants. Checking the sealants is considered
customer maintenance. It is recommended
that you or your RV dealer:
Inspect all sealants, a minimum of every six
months. Make sure to check the roof and all
four sides of the RV including all moldings,
windows, doors, vents and exterior
attachments. Reseal as necessary and at
least one time each year as preventative
maintenance.
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Cap seal (if applicable) or replace the
sealant if you notice any cracks, gaps,
lifting, looseness, peeling, shrinkage,
voids or any sign of physical deterioration.
Complete repairs immediately to prevent
damage to your RV.
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Always use the same type of sealant
originally used to build your RV. Consult
with your RV dealer for the proper
sealant(s) to use on your RV.
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If you notice water inside the unit,
immediately have the RV dealership
check for the source of the leak. Failure to
correct the leak may result in serious
damage to your RV. This damage will not
be covered under the
Towable Limited
Warranty.
Although the diagrams below may not
accurately reflect the exact model of your RV,
make sure you inspect all sealants as
indicated in the text. If you have questions
and/or need assistance with sealing your RV,
consult with your dealer.
Failure to properly maintain or reseal your
RV may result in serious water damage to
the roof and other parts of the RV. This
damage is not covered by the
Towable
Limited Warranty .
To check the exterior sidewall sealants,
use a stepladder placed safely beside the
RV. Do not prop a ladder against the body
of the RV as it may damage the finish.
1. Moldings 4. Windows/Doors
2. Vents/Attachments to Roof 5. Exterior Attachments
3. Slideout Trim/Moldings 6. Marker & Tail Lights