Monaco 2008 LaPalma XL, Owner'S Manual

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eXterIor & InterIor care — 3
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 or
imperfections around windshields.
The product is available in a
tube. Clean up using solvents
such as mineral spirits. Consult
manufacturer for application and
safety instructions.
General Maintenance – Exterior
Attachments
Clear Silicone: Colorometric High
Performance 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 of vapors. Consult
manufacturer 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 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.
Typical Side View: Side window seals require silicone. Windshield requires black urethane
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Typical Roof Layout: Inspect each item for sealant integrity. Roof A/C’s
use a special foam gasket.
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