Monaco Camelot 2007, Руководство пользователя

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Section 3 — exterior & interior care
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camelot 2007
If the presence of moths is detected inside
of the motorhome, usually by holes appearing
in material, clean the affected clothing and all
other items stored in the same area. Follow
by completely cleaning the closet, dresser or
storage area. If cracks are detected, seal the
cracks and treat the area with a properly labeled
indoor pest control product.
Birds:
Even birds can be considered pests,
particularly when the motorhome is parked in
the flight path of a flock. Bird droppings are
hard to remove and will leave stains. Prevent
permanent staining to the motorhome roof by
regularly cleaning the surface to remove all bird
droppings.
Damage from Pests:
Lizards have been known to crawl into the
inverter and short out the circuit board. Lizards
can be captured using glue traps. To remove
the lizard from the trap, dissolve the glue with
vegetable oil and release it outside and well
away from the motorhome. A scorpion will
glow blue-green in UV light. If the presence
of scorpions in the motorhome is suspected,
investigate with an UV black light during the
nighttime hours.
Best sources of information about common
household pests:
The Internet is a great place to find
information about common pests. The National
Pest Management Association website can be
useful resource about common pests. Another
good source for information are colleges and
universities with entomology (study of insects)
departments.
Electronic pest control devices can be costly
and most likely will not work on all types of
rodents and insects. When calling on the services
of a professional to combat pest infestation, call
a reputable business that is licensed in handling
pesticides. Check references. Explain that you
are seeking assistance for a motorhome, as
treatments may differ from standard household
jobs.
If a pest problem is suspected in the
motorhome, consider professional pest
control help. The following guidelines can be
used for selecting a pest control service:
Seek referrals from those who have used
pest control services. Inquire about the
type of pest problem encountered and if
they were satisfied with the service.
Membership in the national, state or
local pest control associations is a good
indicator that the company has access
to modern technical information and is
committed to further education.
Reach a complete understanding with
the company before work starts; find out
what the pest is, how the problem will be
treated, how long the period of treatment
will be, and what results can be expected.
Be sure to understand what is guaranteed
and what is not.
Storage
Short Term
Short term storage is defined as storing the
motorhome for a period of thirty days or less.
Properly preparing the motorhome during
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periods of short term storage will make bringing
the motorhome out of storage a much easier
process. Winterize the plumbing system if the
motorhome is stored in winter months, or if
stored when temperatures are below 32º F.
Checklist - Short Term Storage:
Retract the slide rooms.
DO NOT
store the motorhome with slide rooms
extended.
Shut off all appliances. Close the primary
LP-Gas valve.
Remove all articles from refrigerator/
freezer and clean thoroughly.
Prop doors open to prevent mildew.
Holding tanks should be drained and
fresh water system winterized with
potable antifreeze and winterize the
plumbing system using air pressure.
Retract and secure all awnings.
Turn
OFF
the interior house power.
If applicable, cancel the Automatic
Generator Start program.
Batteries should be stored fully charged.
Batteries stored in a discharged state will
readily freeze.
If possible, position the motorhome so
the batteries are accessible for charging
or changing without having to move the
motorhome.
If available, leave the motorhome
hooked to shore power. Leave the main
battery disconnect switches ON .
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