Swift Motorhomes 2013, Owner'S Service And Warranty Handbook

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MODIFICATIONS
VEHICLE MODIFICATIONS &
NON-STANDARD PARTS
As the owner of a Swift Group Product,
you are able to make any modifications
you wish, either by yourself or through a
dealer, without affecting the Swift 3/6 Year
Warranty.
However, please be aware that any issues,
resulting directly or indirectly, from a
modification or fitment of a non-standard
part, will not be covered by The Swift Group
Warranty.
WD40 is not recommended for external
or internal use
WD40 attacks paintwork and sealants.
If a lubricant is required for Interior
hinges, Sliding door tracks, Exterior
door hinges, Plastic tracking etc.
We recommend “Ambersil 40+” this
is readily available from most DIY/
Automotive spare part retailers
Before carrying out any DIY work within the
warranty period (3/5) years please check
with your Swift Group dealer.
MOTORHOME EXTERIOR
Aluminium Panels
The stove enamelled paintwork is very durable
and easy to clean owing to the high gloss
properties.
Plastic Panels (GRP/ABS)
These are used for front and rear panels and,
in some cases for the roof.
Cleaning
For both aluminium panels and plastic panels.
1. Wash the motorhome regularly with mild
detergent. Rinse with cold water and
leather off.
2. For better protection a similar coloured
good quality car wax may be applied.
For sealed areas a mild soap is the best way
to clean without affecting the sealant.
Acid or alkaline based cleaners or solvents
should not be used.
WARNING:
Under no circumstances use
any abrasive cleaning agents or solvents on
the exterior. Do not wash your motorhome
with a high pressure washer as these can
permanently damage the seals of your
motorhome.
Care should be taken as the silicon in some
polishes can attack the rubber used on the
exterior for seals and gaskets.
Acrylic Windows
Wash windows carefully, as you would with the
paintwork of your car, do not scrub windows
prior to removing surface dirt and film with a
hose pipe - trapped dirt could
cause scratching.
Wash with a solution of warm soapy water,
windows can then be dried off with a leather.
Small scratches can be removed, consult
your dealer.
Catches and stays do not require any special
attention or lubrication.
Unlike domestic double glazed windows,
your caravan / Motorhomes window are not
vacuum sealed instead the double panes of
acrylic plastic with are fitted with a breathable
plug on the inner pane.
It is possible, in weather where extremes
in temperatures occur between night and
day, that customer will notice condensation
between the panes. The same phenomenon
may also occur when washing your vehicle on
a hot day.