Mercedes-Benz KABE Travel Master 2022, User Manual

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Maintenance
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Maintenance – Cleaning
CLEANING
WASHING THE EXTERIOR
General
Pay attention to the following when washing the exterior of
the motorhome:
• Use only recommended cleaning agents.
• Follow the instructions on each cleaning agent’s
packaging.
• Incorrect cleaning can damage the motorhome’s finish
or trim.
• Respect any instructions in the vehicle’s user manual.
Automatic car washes
KABE recommends that its motorhomes should not be
washed in automatic car washes.
Hand washing is recommended. It is far gentler on the
motorhome than is an automatic car wash.
High-pressure washing
As powerful jets of water can damage trim, avoid
high-pressure washing.
Washing by hand
1 Sluice down the motorhome liberally with water. Avoid
spraying the motorhome’s ventilation openings.
2 Wash the motorhome with lukewarm water and a mild
car shampoo. Use a sponge or washing brush.
Avoid washing the motorhome in direct sunlight. Rinse
the cleaning agent off the motorhome within 10 minu -
tes.
Windows must be cleaned separately using a cleaning
agent for acrylic windows.
See the “Cleaning of windows” heading.
3 Use a hard wax polish to remove any asphalt splashes ,
soot particles and other dirt. Work the surface with a
soft sponge or rag until the dirt comes off.
4 To protect your motorhome’s finish after washing, treat
it with wax.
WARNING!
Risk of injury.
Take great care when cleaning the roof.
Remember the risks of slipping and falling.
Ensure that you are on a stable surface.
Cleaning agents and degreasing agents
To avoid damaging sealants in the motorhome’s joints and
around its fittings, use only cleaning agents intended for
motorhomes or caravans.
Suitable cleaning agents can be obtained from your local
KABE distributor. Be careful with the strength of cleaning
agent solutions. Avoid using too much cleaning agent.
Do not use degreasing agents.
Use a hard wax polish to remove tar and asphalt splashes.
Cleaning of windows
The motorhome’s windows would be damaged by unsuita-
ble cleaning agents.
Dometic Glass Cleaner is recommended for window clea-
ning.
Scratches on windows can be polished with Dometic Acry-
lic Glass Polish and a Dometic Special Polishing Cloth.
The above aids are included in the Dometic Window
Cleaner Set.
Discolouration
Externally, the motorhome’s panels and roof are made of
aluminium, fibreglass and plastic. The colours of these
materials are affected by solar radiation and other environ -
mental factors. The materials may be subject to discolou-
ration.
Prevent discolouration by regularly treating with wax.
If discolouration arises, it should be immediately remedied
as follows:
• Polish out the discolouration. More advanced disco-
louration requires initial “rubbing”. Severe discoloura-
tion may even require wet sanding before rubbing and
polishing.
• Use polish to restore the shiny finish.
• Seal the finish with a suitable sealer.
• Prevent new discolouration by treating with wax.
Take care not to damage any trim during these treatments.