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SECTION 14
CARE & MAINTENANCE
14 - CARE & MAINTENA
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Contact with certain chemicals can cause
etching, ‘crazing’ or cracking of the lens,
which can significantly reduce the lens clari-
ty and effectiveness of the lamp and may re-
quire replacement of the complete lamp
housing.
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Some popular citric acid cleaners may cause
bicarbonate lenses to become ‘hazy’ or ‘fog-
gy’.
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Do not use a pressure washer to clean head-
lights.
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Inspect and operate the lights regularly to
confirm proper operation and mounting con-
dition.
Headlight Moisture
Your coach is equipped with composite head-
lights which contain replaceable halogen ‘bulb’
elements, common to most current automobiles.
This type of head lamp assembly is not sealed
from atmosphere and is designed with a moisture
venting system.
Because they are not sealed, under ‘dew point’
conditions the headlights may exhibit signs of
humidity condensation on the reflector surface
and lens, such as small droplets of water or ‘fog-
ging over’.
If this happens, drive with the headlights on so
the moisture can evaporate and expel through the
venting system designed into the head lamp as-
sembly.
Also avoid aiming high pressure wash sprays
directly at the head lamp assemblies.
NOTE: Because RV’s are often parked for long
periods, we recommend that you check
your headlights periodically for accumu-
lated moisture. If moisture remains on
the reflector surfaces or lenses for a long
period, it can cause water stain marks or
other damage. If there is moisture in the
head lamp, the head lamp manufacturer
recommends turning on the headlights
for several hours or as necessary to
evaporate and vent the moisture.
UPHOLSTERY, CARPETING AND
DRAPERIES
We recommend a weekly routine of vacuum-
ing all fabrics and carpet throughout the motor
home to prevent an accumulation of dirt which
can detract from the appearance and shorten the
life of carpet and fabrics.
Carpet Care & Cleaning
See the carpet manufacturer’s Carpet Care
Guide in your InfoCase. It includes detailed
information on cleaning soils and removing
stains from the fine carpet in your coach.
Upholstery
Some fabrics used in this motor home may
contain fire retardant and lightfastness additives
which can be damaged by use of improper clean-
ing products. Some water-based household
cleaning products are not formulated for use on
fabrics and may cause excessive shrinkage or
fading. Always test any cleaning product on a
hidden area of fabric before using on visible ar-
eas. For best results, fabric cleaning should be re-
ferred to a professional carpet and upholstery
cleaner.
NOTE: To minimize fading of upholstery, car-
pets and other interior fabrics caused by
excessive sunlight, the drapes, blinds or
shades should be closed when the motor
home is parked for an extended period of
time.
When cleaning upholstery and fab-
ric, do not use lacquer thinner, nail
polish remover, laundry soaps, or
bleach. Never use carbon tetrachlo-
ride, gasoline, or naptha for any
cleaning purpose. These materials
may cause damage to the material
being cleaned and most are highly
flammable.
WARNING
