Malibu Boats Response TXi, Руководство пользователя

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ON-GOING CARE
General Cleaning
Malibu recommends always keeping the boat clean. Immediately
after an outing, the boat’s exterior and interior should get a thorough
rinsing with clear, fresh water, and then should be allowed to air dry
prior to covering with canvas. If this is not possible, the boat’s cover
should be removed as soon as you arrive at your destination and
allowed to dry.
Boats must be thoroughly rinsed
inside and out with clear, fresh water
following all outings and then allowed
to completely dry prior to storage or parking. Failure to do so
could result in damage to the finishes and the development
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of mold or mildew, or permanent stains. Such damage is not
covered under warranty.
Consumers should never add after-
market waterproofing to canvas. The
canvas must “breathe” to avoid mold
and mildew. If any spray-on waterproofing has been added after
delivery, it will void the warranty.
If the boat will be left in water, the exposed areas should be
wiped down with clear, fresh water and allowed to dry before boat
covers are installed.
CARE AND
MAINTENANCE
Canvas
Breathability of Fabrics – Air Permeability
Air permeability is an important factor in the performance of
outerwear where the wind resistance helps keep the user warm.
Fabrics that have high air permeability usually have low water
repellency, the latter being an important feature for mooring covers.
When in a slip, mooring, or parked on a trailer, the cover is not
experiencing any pressure that would force air through the fabric so
breathing or air permeating will not occur.
In all cases, vents that are often placed on covers provide more
ability for air to move out from under the cover than the fabric’s
ability to breathe. It is important to note that in this “static” condition
air under the cover is stagnant.
Where air permeability is most important is when towing. This is
a dynamic condition and high air permeability will cause the cover to
billow and buffet, lowering its life, and potentially causing damage to
the surfaces it touches.
Mold & Mildew Cause and Prevention
Mold and mildew spores are ever present in air and soil, and
most will germinate when exposed to temperatures above 75° F
and relative humidity of 50%, with rapid spread occurring at 80%;
however, some can grow in significantly lower temperatures and RH
levels.
All fabrics will support growth but natural fibers like cotton, due
to their cellulose component, are more susceptible than synthetics.
Some synthetics are treated with an anti-microbial agent which
adds to their growth resistance. Anti-microbial treatments protect
the base surface itself, so that alone won’t support spore growth.
However, organic soiling on top of those surfaces will. Once a
population is established on the cover, vinyl seating or gel coat, an
irregular stain will appear which ranges in color from gray to black;
however, yellow, orange, and red stains are possible. Sometimes
UV exposure can fade them but most often they remain permanent
stains.