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Westminster
Annex instructions
Storage , Care and Cleaning
Details on how to look after your annex.
Canvas Seams
• The main seams of this annex are taped to ensure water protection. These can become damaged
over time but can be repaired and re-sealed by using seam sealer.
• For the best results, we recommend contacting your dealer to find out which products to use.
UV Degradation
• UV degradation causes the material to go brittle, fade or change colour. The time it takes to do
this will differ depending upon how often you use it and what the weather is like when you do. It is
a natural process which affects all materials used outdoors. This annex is coated to help prevent
this process, but it does not stop the degradation, it only helps slow it down.
• You can help protect against this degradation by regular care and proofing of the annex. The
annex should be regularly cleaned and re-proofed to ensure that mold and mildew do not build
up and damage the annex. After cleaning your annex, you should always reproof the annex
as cleaning the annex will damage the UV coating on the material. For the best results, we
recommend contacting your dealer to find out which products to use.
• Weathering due to excessive UV degradation is not covered by the warranty.
Condensation
• All coated, non-breathing materials suffer from condensation. The amount of condensation
depends upon the weather conditions and the environment (such as wet ground etc.). During
condensation, water can collect on the fabric of the annex. If enough condensation forms this can
run down the annex and drip off seams or any other stitching point.
• It can be lessened by ventilation. Ventilating your annex allows air to flow though the annex and
lessens the buildup of condensation. Condensation is often mistaken for leaking and is not a
reason for complaint or a fault of the annex.
Usage
• This annex is designed for private and non-commercial use. This is a touring annex and is not
suitable for permanent use.
• In case of storms or snowfall, the annex must be taken down to avoid damage.
• This annex is a touring annex and as such has a standard usage of approximately 8 - 12 weeks per
year.
