11-5
SECTION 11 –
MAINTENANCE AND STORAGE
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Kerosene or gasoline
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Naphthalene
•
Pine-type household cleaners
Do not use
cleaners containing the following
products, compounds ,or solvents. These
products
will damage
the finish.
•
Acetic acid
•
Acetone (nail polish remover)
•
Aromatic solvents (lacquer thinners)
•
Benzene
•
Butyl alcohol
EXTERIOR LIGHTS
Most Winnebago Industries
®
vehicles have
polycarbonate lenses on exterior lamps, which
are very sensitive to a variety of chemical
solvents and cleaners.
Use only soap and water to clean exterior
lamp lenses, especially headlights.
•
Contact with certain chemicals can cause
etching, “crazing” or cracking of the lens,
which can significantly reduce the lens clarity
and effectiveness of the lamp and may require
replacement of the complete lamp housing.
•
Some popular citric acid cleaners may cause
polycarbonate lenses to become “hazy” or
“foggy”.
•
Do not use a pressure washer to clean
headlights.
•
Inspect and operate the lights regularly to
confirm proper operation and mounting
condition.
INTERIOR SOFT GOODS
We recommend a weekly routine of
vacuuming all fabrics and carpet throughout the
motor home to prevent an accumulation of dirt,
which can detract from the appearance and
shorten the life of carpet and fabrics.
Fabric Upholstery
Some fabrics used in this motor home may
contain fire retardant and lightfastness additives,
which can be damaged by use of improper
cleaning products. Some water-based household
cleaning products are not formulated for use on
fabrics and may cause excessive shrinkage or
fading. Always test any cleaning product on a
hidden area of fabric before using on visible
areas. For best results, fabric cleaning should be
referred to a professional carpet and upholstery
cleaner.
NOTE: To minimize fading of upholstery, carpets
and other interior fabrics caused by
excessive sunlight, the drapes, blinds, or
shades should be closed when the motor
home is parked for an extended period of
time.
Ultraleather
TM
Leather-Like Upholstery
–If Equipped
Ultraleather
synthetic leather fabric material
has the luxurious look and feel of the finest
European calfskin, with the durability and
resistance to soils and stains of vinyl fabrics. It is
also tougher than real calfskin and has superior
resistance to punctures, snags, and rips.
For most soils and stains, the fabric
manufacturer recommends spot treatment with a
solution of water and Tide
®
brand laundry
detergent or equivalent. More stubborn stains
may be treated with a water-based multipurpose
cleaner/degreaser such as Simple Green
®
or
equivalent. Solvent cleaners such as nail polish
remover or other aromatic solvents are not
recommended.
WARNING
When cleaning upholstery and fabric, do
not use lacquer thinner, nail polish
remover, laundry soaps, or bleach. Never
use carbon tetrachloride, gasoline, or
naphthalene for any cleaning purpose.
These materials may cause damage to
the material being cleaned and most are
highly flammable, posing risk of injury due
to fire.
