Monaco 2008 Knight, Owner'S Manual

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exterIor & InterIor care — 3
Consequences of Mold:
All mold is not necessarily harmful, but certain
strains of mold have been shown to cause, in
susceptible persons, allergic reactions, including
skin irritation, watery eyes, runny noise,
coughing, sneezing, congestion, sore throat and
headache. Individuals with suppressed immune
systems may risk infections. Some experts
contend that mold causes serious symptoms
and disease which may even be life threatening.
However, experts disagree about the level of
mold exposure that may cause health problems,
and about the exact nature and extent of the
health problems that may be caused by mold.
Moreover, the Center for Disease Control states
that a casual link between the presence of toxic
mold and serious health conditions has not been
proven.
Standards or threshold limit values for
concentration of mold or mold spores have not
been set. Currently, there are no EPA regulations
or standards for airborne mold contaminants.
There is simply no practical way to eliminate
all mold and mold spores in the indoor
environment. For example, studies have shown
that ozone cleaners are not effective at killing
airborne mold or surface mold contamination.
Controlling Mold Growth:
The motorhome owner should eliminate
mold growth in the motorhome. Take the
following steps to eliminate mold growth in the
motorhome:
1. Carefully examine items for signs
of mold before loading them in the
motorhome. Potted plants (roots and
soil), furnishings, clothing and linens,
as well as many other household items,
may contain mold.
2. Regular vacuuming and cleaning will
help reduce mold levels. Mild bleach
solutions and most tile cleaners are
effective in eliminating or preventing
mold growth.
3. Indoor humidity can be reduced by 30
to 60% when venting clothes dryers
to the outdoors. Ventilate the kitchen
and bathroom by opening windows,
using exhaust fans or a combination
of both. Operating the air conditioning
will remove excess moisture in the air,
and help facilitate evaporation of water
from wet surfaces.
4. Promptly clean up spills, condensation
and other sources of moisture.
Thoroughly dry any wet surfaces or
material.
DO NOT let water pool or
stand in the motorhome. Promptly
replace materials that cannot be
thoroughly dried.
5.
Inspect
for leaks on a regular basis.
Look for discolorations or wet spots.
Repair leaks promptly.
Inspect
condensation pans (refrigerators and
air conditioners) for mold growth. Take
notice of musty odors and any visible
signs of mold.
6. Should mold develop, thoroughly
clean the affected area with a mild
solution of bleach. First, test to see if
the affected material or surface is color
safe. If mold growth is severe, call on
the services of a qualified professional
cleaner.
7. If mold cannot be removed, throw the
item away.
Whether or not a motorhome owner
experiences mold growth depends largely on
how the motorhome is managed and maintained.
As a manufacturer, our responsibility is
limited to things that we can control. As
explained in the written warranty, we will
repair or replace defects in the construction
(defects defined as a failure to comply
with reasonable standards of motorhome
construction) for the Limited Warranty coverage
period provided.
THE MANUFACTURER
WILL NOT BE RESPONSIBLE FOR
DAMAGE CAUSED BY MOLD THAT
MAY BE THE CONSEQUENCE OF OR
ASSOCIATED WITH DEFECTS IN THE
CONSTRUCTION.
peSt control
Regardless of the area one lives in or travels
to, it is safe in stating there will be pests waiting.
These pests are not only annoying; they can pose
a health risk and create serious damage to the
motorhome.