PURSUIT 3070 EXPRESS, Руководство пользователя

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using a high quality boat or automotive wax or a commercial metal cleaner and protectant.
UNDER NO CIRCUMSTANCES SHOULD ANY ABRASIVE MATERIALS SUCH
AS SANDPAPER, BRONZE WOOL, OR STEEL WOOL BE USED ON STAIN-
LESS STEEL. DAMAGE TO THE HARDWARE WILL RESULT.
Anodized Aluminum Surfaces
Anodized aluminum should be washed periodically with soap and water to keep it clean. If the boat
is used in saltwater or polluted water, the aluminum should be washed with soap and water after
each use. Saltwater allowed to remain on anodized aluminum will penetrate the anodized coating
and attack the aluminum.
Hard tops with aluminum frames, bimini tops and towers with canvas and/or fiberglass tops require
special attention to the anodized aluminum just below the top. This area is subject to salt build up
from salty condensation and sea spray. It is also frequently overlooked when the boat is washed
and will not be rinsed by the rain. Consequently, the aluminum just below the top is more likely
to become pitted than the exposed aluminum on the structure. Make sure the aluminum in this area
is washed frequently with soap and water and rinsed thoroughly. Pay particular attention to places
where the top material and lacing contact the frame. Once a month coat the entire frame with a metal
protector made for anodized aluminum to protect against pitting and corrosion caused by the harsh
effects of saltwater. The anodized aluminum used on your Pursuit was coated with a metal protector
called Aluma Guard at the factory. Aluma Guard is a nonabrasive marine metal protector that
protects anodized aluminum, stainless steel, brass, and chrome. It also protects color anodizing
from fading and discoloring due to harmful ultraviolet rays. It is available from Rupp Marine Inc.,
4761 Anchor Avenue, P.O. Drawer F, Port Salerno, FL 34992.
ONE DRAWBACK TO ALUMA GUARD AND OTHER METAL PROTECTORS
IS THAT THEY CAN MAKE THE METAL SLIPPERY. THEREFORE, THEY
SHOULD NOT BE USED ON TOWER LADDERS, STEERING WHEELS AND
OTHER AREAS WHERE A GOOD GRIP AND SURE FOOTING IS IMPOR-
TANT.
Stains can be removed with a metal polish or fine polishing compound. To minimize corrosion,
use a caulking compound to bed hardware and fasteners mounted to aluminum fabrications. If the
anodized coating is badly scratched it can be touched up with paint. With proper care, anodized
aluminum will provide many years of service.
Note: You should contact Pursuit Customer Relations before making any modifications to
aluminum fabrications. Unauthorized modifications can void the warranty.
Chrome Hardware
Use a good chrome cleaner and polish on all chrome hardware.