Bonefish Bohemian 17, Руководство владельца и оператора

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season. Re-paint when necessary. To help prevent blistering use an epoxy barrier coat applied
in conjunction with the antifouling paint.
Canvas
Although your boat’s canvas is made using high quality fabric and sewing techniques, your
boat’s canvas will not be completely leak proof. The seam holes in your canvas will no doubt
stretch and leak. We do not warrant canvas to be watertight. To maintain your boat’s canvas the
fabric should be cleaned regularly to prevent soil build-up that will become embedded in the
fabric. Simply brush off any debris, hose down canvas and clean with a mild solution and warm
water. Do not use petroleum or ammonia based cleaners on canvas or clear vinyl, they will
cause the canvas to turn yellow. For heavily soiled fabric remove top from frame. Water
repellent was applied to your canvas during manufacturing. After various cleanings some of the
repellent may have been released and retreatment of the fabric is recommended. Do not use
wax-based products. Use a water-based repellent such as Apseal
® or Uniseal TM . Scotchguard ®
is effective for short-term use only. When cleaning Sunbrella fabrics, it is important to always
use a mild soap (i.e. Ivory Snow, Dreft or Woolite). Never detergent. Water should be cold to
lukewarm. Never more than 100 degrees and air dry only. Never apply heat to Sunbrella fabrics.
If you are cleaning Sunbrella while still on an awning frame or a boat, follow these simple steps:
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Brush off loose dirt.
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Hose down.
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Prepare a cleaning mixture of water and mild soap (no detergents).
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Use a soft bristle brush to clean
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Allow soap to soak in
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Rinse thoroughly.
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Air dry.
If stubborn stains persist, you can use a diluted chlorine bleach/soap mixture for spot cleaning
of mildew, roof run-off or other similar stains. Prepare a special cleaning mixture:
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Eight ounces (one cup) of chlorine bleach.
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Two ounces (one-fourth cup) of mild soap.
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One gallon of water.
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Clean with soft bristle brush.
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Allow mixture to soak for up to 20 minutes
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Rinse thoroughly.
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Air dry.
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Repeat if necessary
Remember to protect the area around your Sunbrella if using a bleach solution. Carpet or other
fabrics that are not Sunbrella may have an adverse reaction to the bleach. If an awning or boat
cover is suitable in size for a washing machine, these steps should be followed:
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Use only mild soaps. No detergent.
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Wash and rinse in cold water.
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Air dry. Never put Sunbrella fabrics in your dryer.
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Re-treating the Fabric
As part of the finishing process, Sunbrella fabrics are treated with a fluorocarbon finish, which
enhances water repellency. This finish is designed to last for several years, but must be