Airstream 2001350 XL, Руководство пользователя

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350 XL SERIES 2001 OWNERS MANUAL
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EXTERIOR
The sidewalls and roof of your Airstream Land Yacht motorhome are laminated fiberglass. This means
they aren't painted so small mars and scratches can be polished out. We recommend this be done
professionally since excessive polishing can remove all the laminate.
There is no magic to caring for your motorhome. As a general rule of thumb, we recommend the
motorhome be washed about every four weeks and waxed in the spring and fall. To make sure your new
unit is always protected, you should wax it immediately or have your dealer wax it just prior to delivery. In
industrial areas cleaning and waxing should be done on a more frequent schedule.
ALWAYS CLEAN YOUR MOTORHOME IN THE SHADE OR ON A CLOUDY DAY WHEN THE
SKIN IS COOL. Oil, grease, dust and dirt may be removed by washing with any mild non- abrasive soap or
detergent. Cleaning should be followed by a thorough clean water rinse. Drying the unit with a chamois or
a soft cloth can prevent spots and streaks.
After cleaning and drying, a good grade of nonabrasive automotive paste or liquid wax will increase the life
of the finish, especially in coastal areas where the finish is exposed to salt air, or in polluted industrial
areas. It will also protect the shell from minor scratches and make subsequent cleaning easier.
It is important to remove sap, gum, resin, asphalt, etc., as soon as possible after they appear by washing and
re-waxing. Sunlight and time will bake-harden these materials, making them almost impossible to remove
without heavy buffing. If asphalt remains on the motorhome after washing, use a small amount of kerosene
on a rag and wipe the spots individually, being careful not to scratch the finish.
It is recommended that the caulking and sealant used in external seams and joints such as window frames,
light bezels, beltline and rub-rail molding, etc., be checked regularly. If this material has dried out and
becomes cracked or checked, or if a portion has fallen out, it should be replaced with fresh material to
prevent possible rain leaks. Caulking and sealing material is available from your motorhome dealer.
OPTIONAL GRAPHICS
The optional graphics are custom painted by Carrera Designs with an automotive finish. The painted areas
can be cleaned as above. Ant scratches or mars should be repaired by a professional body shop.
Caution: Do not use high-pressure vehicle washes with harsh detergents or automatic truck washes.
Roof Ladder and Storage
For traveling, the lower section of the ladder should be removed and stored in one of your lower
compartments.
To remove, pull out the cross pins in the lower sockets then pull the bottom of the ladder out of the sockets.
This will allow the top of the ladder to be unhooked freeing it for storage.
CAUTION. Roof storage is limited to 250 pounds evenly distributed.