Ranger boats Angler, Owner'S/Operator'S Manual

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Key Locks, Carpet and Upholstery
KEY LOCKS, CARPET AND UPHOLSTERY
Your Ranger
®
boat has been equipped with top-quality marine grade key locks to secure your storage areas.
Should your boat be subjected to use in or near saltwater, care should be taken to flush the locks out thoroughly
with fresh water to prevent corrosion.
The carpet in your boat is the finest grade available. Although the special backing is RESISTANT to oil and
gasoline, spills should be removed with soap and water to maintain the good looks and extend the carpet life. A
car-wash is suitable for washing and rinsing your carpet as well as cleaning the fiberglass surfaces.
Your Ranger upholstery is top-grade marine vinyl. Naturally, the suppleness and color fidelity of the upholstery
is best maintained by storing your boat out of direct sunlight. Cleaning and conditioning of your upholstery is best
accomplished with an approved, top-quality vinyl cleaner. To loosen stubborn soil or embedded dirt in textured
surfaces, use a soft bristle brush, your approved cleanser, followed by wiping with a damp sponge. See specific
suggestions for cleaning of upholstery on pages 31 and 32.
CLEANING UPHOLSTERY
For general purpose cleaning, use Fantastik, or warm water with a mild dish soap such as Dawn or Ivory.
Gently scrub with a small soft bristle brush.
For dirt build-up, let soak for approximately 10 minutes, then gently scrub with a soft bristle brush. For specific
stain removal, refer to the chart on page 32 or the staining agent’s stain removal instructions.
The storage locks on your new Ranger are adjusted at the time of
manufacture and may require periodic adjustment during the first year of
service. This is considered normal and is no cause for alarm.
NOTICE
The popular and effective “fish scents” that are commonly sprayed on lures
today will cause deterioration of the carpet backing. Use caution to spray
these formulas well away from your boat carpet! Any spills should be cleaned
up promptly.
NOTICE
Do not use acetone, paint remover or other strong solvents on boat’s
upholstery.
CAUTION
DO NOT use Formula 409 (the bottle states the product should not be
used on vinyl.)
DO NOT use kerosene, gasoline, or acetone, as they will remove the
protective marine top coat on your vinyl.
DO NOT
use any silicone based protectants. They will extract the plasticizers, leaving the vinyl hard and
brittle, and eventually cracking will occur.
CAUTION