Monaco SIGNATURE 2001 series, Owner'S Manual

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Dual Rear Wheels:
Slide the inner dual wheel over the studs, being careful not to damage the
stud threads. Align the handholds for valve access and slide the outer dual
wheel over the studs, again being careful not to damage the stud threads.
Snug the nuts in sequence, do not tighten them fully until all have been
seated. Tighten the nuts to 500 ft. lbs. using the sequence as shown in the illus-
tration. The hub mount wheels use two piece flange cap nuts for both front and
rear applications. No inner cap nuts are required.
Torque the Nuts Properly:
• Be sure to tighten the wheel nuts to the recommended nut torque. Do not
over tighten.
• Maintain the nut torque at the recommended level through planned peri-
odic checks or at 10,000 miles intervals, whichever comes first.
• If air wrenches are used they must be periodically calibrated for the
proper torque output. Use a torque wrench to check the air wrench out-
put and adjust the line pressure for the correct torque.
• Clean frequently with high pressure water from a hose. The use of mild
detergent will speed the cleaning process. Do not use harsh alkalis, alco-
hol or acidic cleansers. A secondary hand washing with a soft cloth may
be required to remove some stubborn road films.
• When the tires are removed the entire wheel must be cleaned and inspect-
ed. With a wire brush or sandpaper remove dirt, corrosion or any foreign
materials from the tire side of the rim. Do not use a wire brush or other
abrasive substances to remove dirt and corrosion on the polished surface
of the wheel.
• To maintain the original appearance of the aluminum wheels the follow-
ing procedures are recommended:
1.
After installing new wheels (prior to operating your motorhome) use a
sponge, cloth or soft fiber brush to wash the exposed wheel surfaces
with a mild detergent/warm water solution.
2.
Rinse thoroughly with clean water.
3. Wipe dry to avoid water spots.
4.
Use a high quality, non-abrasive polish to remove stubborn road tars,
insects or hard to remove deposits.
5.
To protect the appearance surface on Accu-Forge wheels, wax the
cleaned surface with a high quality car wax.
6.
Clean the aluminum wheels as frequently as required to maintain their
appearance.
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Care & Maintenance
of Aluminum Wheels