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Section 11 Routine Maintenance
11-6
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cleaned up immediately to prevent the possi-
bility of permanent staining. When cleaning,
rub gently. DO NOT use products containing
ammonia, powdered abrasive cleaners, steel
wool, strong solvents, acetone, and lacquer
solvents or other harsh chemicals as they
can permanently damage or shorten the life
of vinyl. Never use steam heat, heat guns, or
hair dryers.
Stronger cleaners, detergents, and solvents
may be effective in stain removal, but can
cause either immediate damage or slow
deterioration. Lotions, sun tan oil, waxes,
and polishes, etc., contain oils and dyes that
can cause stiffening and staining of vinyls. To
clean common stains, follow these recom-
mendations:
• Dry soil, dust and dirt: remove with a soft
cloth.
• Dried-on dirt: wash with a soft cloth
dampened with water.
• Variations in surface gloss: wipe with a
water-dampened soft cloth and allow to
air dry.
• Stubborn dirt: wash with a soft cloth,
dampened with a delicate laundry soap
and water. Rinse with clean water.
• Stubborn spots and stains: spray with
Fantastik Cleaner
®
or Tannery Car Care
Cleaner
®
and rub with a soft cloth. Rinse
with clean water.
• Liquid spills: wipe with a clean absor-
bent cloth immediately. Rinse with clean
water.
• Food grease and oily stains: spray with
Fantastik Cleaner or Tannery Car Care
Cleaner, wiping with a soft cloth immedi-
ately. Be careful not to extend the area
of contamination beyond its original
boundary. Rinse with clean water.
11.4 Cabin Interior
Clean the cabin interior just like you would
clean a home interior. Use wood cleaner on
teak woodwork and a vacuum cleaner on car-
peting.
Air and sunlight are very good cleansers.
Periodically, place cushions, bedding, etc.,
on deck, under the sun and in the fresh air
to dry and air out. If cushions or equipment
get wet with saltwater, remove and use clean,
fresh water to rinse off the salt crystals. Salt
retains moisture and will cause damage. Dry
thoroughly and reinstall.
If you leave the boat for a long period of time,
open all interior cabin and locker doors and
hang a commercially available mildew protec-
tor in the cabin. Read the label on the mildew
protector carefully and follow instructions.
Remove the protector from the cabin and
allow the cabin to ventilate completely before
using the cabin again.
11.5 Bilge
To keep the bilge clean and fresh, use a com-
mercial bilge cleaner regularly. Follow the
directions carefully. All exposed pumps and
metal components should be sprayed with a
protector periodically to reduce the corrosive
effects of high humidity.
WARNING
!
FIRE/EXPLOSION OR ASPHYXIATION
HAZARD
Fumes from flammable solvents can
cause fire, explosion, or asphyxiation
resulting in death or serious injury.
DO NOT use flammable solvents to
clean the bilge.
11.6 Electrical
The AC and DC electrical systems require
routine maintenance. See section 4, Electri-
cal Systems, for more information.
11.7 Generator
The engine maintenance required on the
generator is similar to an inboard engine. The
engine incorporates a pressure-type lubrica-
tion system and a fresh-water-cooled engine