Jayco JAY SPORT 2018, Owner'S Manual

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Section 4: Vehicle Operation
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Maintenance
It is important to keep the canopy clean. Wash down the canopy brushing lightly with a
cloth or soft brush. Keep the underside of the canopy clean by brushing it with a clean
household broom. Wash the underside in the same manner as the top. Hose your canopy
down occasionally (monthly) with a garden hose. It is best to do this on a hot, sunny day.
ALWAYS roll up your canopy dry. If you need to roll up the canopy when it is wet, unroll it
within 24 hours and allow it to dry. Mildew will develop on damp and wet canopies. When
caring for your canopy:
DO NOT:
Fold or roll in extreme cold temperatures.
Drag your canopy across any abrasive surfaces, such as a cement drive.
Get insect spray on the fabric, as some solutions may impair the water repellency of the
fabric and cause staining.
Force or yank your canopy when raising or lowering it. Do it gradually.
Allow water to stand on the canopy, causing “pocketing” or possible stretching.
Wash your canopy with a harsh strong solution, or scrub too vigorously with an abrasive
cleaner.
Grill underneath the canopy.
Store the canopy when it is damp or wet. Mildew is a fabric’s greatest enemy and
is caused by dampness. Mildew may grow on the surface of a damp canopy and
permanently stain the fabric.
Permit leaves, twigs, etc. to remain on your canopy as they might cause a staining of
the fabric.
Wrap steel or aluminum hardware with the canopy.
Initial Installation
An authorized service technician should perform the initial installation of the canopy.
Canopy Set-up
1. Unzip the canopy bag.
2. Hold on to the canopy and undo the Velcro retaining straps.
3. Unroll the canopy until the main rail is exposed.
4. Release the canopy legs from the main rail. Move the foot at the
end of the canopy leg so it will be flat when placed on the ground
(Fig 4a).
Place your foot on the foot of the canopy leg and pull up
until the leg locks into place. Set the canopy legs on the ground
in the upright position.
The canopy should be set-up using two people. Failure to do so can result in
damage to the canopy or injury. Make sure to hold rolled canopy when bag is
unzipped to keep it from falling.
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NOTE: It will be easier to set up the canopy if you do not raise the
roof of the unit until canopy set up is complete.
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