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"BRIG" inflatable boats
Care & Maintenance of your Sunbrella® Fabric
If soft seats and cushions of your BRIG boat are made from
Sunbrella
®
fabric, please read this instruction for the proper care of fabric.
Sunbrella
® fabrics are made from solution-dyed acrylic fibres spe-
cifically designed for outdoor use. These air-permeable fabrics are
chemically treated during manufacture. The treated fabric is more
resistant to water, soiling (watermarks, dirt resulting from pollution or
oily substances) and to the formation of mildew.
Over time, the effectiveness of the treatment diminishes. We there-
fore recommend that you clean and re-treat your fabric regularly in
order to keep it in excellent condition and to make it last much longer.
Cleaning
1) When dry, brush the fabric (using a clothes brush or similar) in
order to remove as much dirt as possible.
2) Spray the fabric with a jet of water, to moisten it.
3) Prepare a cleaning solution as follows:
• For a standard clean: add 100ml (or more) of mild soap to 4
litres of hot water (maximum 40°C)
• For the best possible result: use
303 Fabric Cleaner
4) Brush the fabric using a soft brush (clothes brush or similar) and
leave the solution to act for a few seconds.
•
To remove marks:
use the cleaner on its own, or just slightly
diluted with water. Spray onto the mark until the fabric is wet.
Work the product in using a soft brush. Wipe away the mark and any
excess cleaner with a wet cloth.
5) Rinse thoroughly with clean water.
6) Leave the fabric to dry in the open air.
Note:
to avoid any deterioration of the fabric, we recommend
you never expose it to sources of heat (e.g. hair dryers) or never
use the following when cleaning: detergent, hot water
(above 40°C), high-pressure cleaners.
Protection
303 High Tech Fabric Guard
restores your fabric’s original
water-resistant and dirt-repellent properties. It stops leaks, prevents
the formation of marks and mildew and protects the fabric against the
harmful effects of UV rays.
Re-treating with
303
High Tech Fabric Guard
is easy, quick
and produces long-lasting results.
• Use only on completely dry, new or recently cleaned fabric.
• Spray
303 High Tech Fabric Guard
until the fabric is
moist.
Do not overspray.
• Leave the fabric to dry completely before using it or putting
it away.
If you have the time, give your fabric a second treatment. Leave it to
dry completely in the open air between treatments.
Coverage: use 500 ml for every 7 to 10 square metres treated.
Note:
the use of silicone-based waterproofing products is not
recommended. They are not compatible and there is therefore a
risk of marks appearing once exposed to the air. Waterproofing
products designed for use with wood and brickwork are also not
recommended.
Read the instructions and recommendations on the label before
using
303 HighTech Fabric Guard
and
303 Fabric Cleaner.
