A M E R I C A N C O A C H P A T R I O T O W N E R ’ S M A N U A L
A M E R I C A N C O A C H // P A T R I O T
S E C T I O N 6 //
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WINDOWS AND SCREENS
Open all coach side tilt out or sliding windows and clean them both
inside and out at least every 6 months to prevent them from binding�
Use a dampened microfiber towel to gently clean the window seals,
sliding window tracks, and the hinge area of tilt out windows of any
dirt and dust accumulation� Clean the body panels similarly, which will
help prevent black streaks from forming on the coach body below the
windows� Do not use excessive water to clean the window gaskets
and sliding tracks, which could damage the interior of the coach� Allow
the gaskets to dry completely, and apply a light silicone lubricant to the
seals before closing the windows� Without this lubricant, the windows
may become difficult to open as the seals could eventually stick to
the window glass� Apply a drop of light oil to each hinge point / track
assembly of the tilt out windows, and cycle each window open and
closed to work the oil into the hinge and track� Wipe away any excess
oil to prevent it from attracting dirt�
The sliding rear window rides on an internal window frame track� Gently
clean the seal around the frame with the window in the open position�
Always ensure the widow is fully closed when not in use� Unlike
coaches equipped with the tilt out windows, the sliding window should
never be left open in the rain as water may enter the coach, which will
damage the interior�
Below is an image of the sliding rear window.
In the unlikely event that a window binds or becomes stuck closed
and will not open, do not attempt to force it� Too much pressure could
damage the window assembly or break the glass� You might also
permanently damage the window seal, which will cause it to leak�
Contact the nearest American Coach Dealership service department
for assistance�
Below is an image of a typical tilt out window.
Clean your window screens at least every 6 months or sooner as
necessary� Open each window and use a vacuum with a soft brush
to gently remove any lint or dirt from the screens. Do not press firmly
on the window screen to avoid damaging it� Alternatively, you may
use a damp microfiber cloth to gently wipe away any lint or dirt that
has accumulated on the screens� Allow the screens to dry thoroughly
after cleaning to avoid mold or mildew from occurring� These same
procedures may also be used on sliding windows to keep them clean
and operating well�
WARNING
Never force a stuck window to open by prying or applying
pressure to the glass which may shatter, causing serious
injuries. Clean and lubricate window seals and tracks
regularly. In the event you are unable to open a window, visit
the nearest American Coach dealership to have a qualified
service technician open it for you.
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ROOF MOUNTED OPTIONS
AND ACCESSORIES
A number of important options and accessories are mounted to the
roof of your coach� This includes, components such as the roof air
conditioning unit, digital TV antenna, solar panel(s), AM/FM antenna,
cargo rack assembly, and other options that may have been dealer
installed (example, digital satellite antenna). It is important to inspect
and clean these items regularly�
The image on the next page depicts
typical roof mounted accessories and components such as
vents, TV antenna, awning, and air conditioner.
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Summary of Contents for Midwest Automotive Design American Coach Patriot 2022
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