Coachmen RV Aurora, Общее обслуживание и устранение неисправностей

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RUBBER ROOF MATERIAL
Proper care and maintenance of the Carlisle Brite-Ply® roof is important for trouble free performance. Normal main-
tenance is simple and easy. Regions where fruit/tree sap or harsh environmental fallout exist will require more fre-
quent cleaning, and extended exposure will result in permanent stains. At least four times a year, clean the roof by:
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Rinsing complete roof with clean water to remove loose dirt and debris.
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Use a soap detergent and water and scrub roof with a medium bristle brush (i.e. push broom).
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Rinse thoroughly with clean water to avoid soap residue build-up on roof and sidewalls.
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DO NOT use general-purpose cleaners containing petroleum solvents, harsh abrasives, or that are citric
acid based. Products like Armor All® dry out the rubber material and cause it to deteriorate prematurely.
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Persistent stains may be removed by using a rag dampened with mineral spirits. DO NOT apply
mineral spirits directly or in large area.
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Bleach or windshield wiper fluid (fully concentrated) may also be used for stubborn stains.
RUBBER ROOF SEALANT
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Inspect at least twice a year. Refer to recommendations in rubber roof manufacturer literature and
in Sealants on page 11. It is a good idea to inspect the sealants around the moldings, vents, and
other attachments while cleaning the rubber roof material.
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DO NOT
use Silicone sealants, as they will not perform well.
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Replace sealant if it becomes cracked or loose from roof or roof attachments
(i.e. vents and moldings).
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Use Dicor's self-leveling lap sealant.
If rubber material becomes damaged, see your local Coachmen dealer as quickly as possible for proper
repair. In the meantime, use Dicor sealant to seal damage, or cover to minimize water entry into roof
assembly. Most RV Dealers & Parts Stores carry Dicor’s© rubber roof patch kit and materials.
FIBERGLASS ROOFS
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Wash monthly or more frequently, if needed. Wash with mild soap such as dish detergent soap.
Avoid using alkaline or abrasive cleaners.
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Wax once or twice a year with a high quality paste wax formulated for gelcoat surfaces.
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If chalking occurs, wash and try wax in a small area to see if the luster returns. If not, use a fine rub-
bing component followed by wax.
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If your gelcoat surfaces become scratched, nicked or cracked, have your local Coachmen dealer, or
automotive body shop, inspect and repair.
CAPS
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Gelcoat - See care instructions for high gelcoat sidewalls on page 15.
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ABS Caps and Ground Effects
For surface cleaning ABS/Centrex/Acetal plastics should not be cleaned with solvent based
cleaners (i.e. acetone, MEK). Citric based products should also be avoided, as they can
cause hazing or cracking. On plastic components with a Korad (UV prohibitor) cap, citric
based cleaners can cause the Korad to peel. Some recommended cleaners are:
Mild Soap Solution - 5% Ivory Flakes in water
Mild Detergent Solution - 3% Tide in water
25% or less isopropyl (isopropanol) alcohol in water
Household ammonia
To maintain the components original beauty, the part can be polished with any non-abrasive car wax or silicone
glaze. If the surface becomes lightly scratched, it can be polished using a light or soft polishing compound. In
addition, baking soda may be used as an effective, yet gentle, abrasive for removing surface mars. Deep scratches
or gouges can not be polished out, because there is only a 0.025” cap of Centrex over the ABS.
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ROOFS