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MAINTENANCE
D. Maintaining The Fabric
Cleaning The Awning Fabric
STEP 1
Failure to obey the following notices could
damage product or property:
• Do
NOT
use abrasive or corrosive cleaners, mildew re-
movers, or hard bristle brushes on the awning fabric.
• Remove solution
COMPLETELY
from awning fabric.
Bleach will degrade awning fabric if
NOT
completely
rinsed off.
Wrinkling is a normal characteristic of a vinyl awning. To
minimize wrinkling, leave the awning open during warm
weather. If a slight “travel line” appears where the door roller
(if installed) contacts the fabric, the integrity of the fabric will
NOT
be affected.
• Mix a cleaning solution of 1/4 cup dish soap and 1/4 cup
bleach with five gallons of fresh water.
• Open the awning, apply the cleaning solution, then close the
awning for five minutes.
• Open the awning and completely remove the solution from
the top and bottom of the awning fabric, using clean water.
Rinse thoroughly. Bleach degrades the fabric.
• Repeat process as necessary. Make sure the awning fabric is
dry before closing.
Repairing The Awning Fabric
STEP 2
VLP
Pinhole Tear
NEVER
close (roll up) awning when vinyl liquid
patch (VLP) is wet. Otherwise, damage to other parts of the awning
fabric (melting through layers) will occur.
• To repair a pinhole or a spot flaked off of the coating, apply a
very small amount of VLP to a cotton swab.
• Gently roll the cotton swab around the pinhole. The VLP melts
the coating (on the fabric) and fills in the pinhole so it blends
with the vinyl color.
• Make sure the VLP is dry before closing the awning.
VLP is available from Dometic Corporation. Reference part
number 3314216.000 when ordering.
