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SECTION 11
MAINTENANCE/STORAGE
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MAINTE
NANCE/ST
O
RAGE
To loosen the tension
Unwrap the guide cords from the spools one
turn at a time until desired tension is achieved.
Preserving Shape:
The pleated blinds are made using high
quality materials that are designed and woven to
retain their shape throughout their useful life.
They may lose their crisp shape, however, if left
in a lowered position for an extended period of
time without being raised periodically. If this
happens, the pleats can be restored using this
simple method.
•
With the blind fully lowered, dampen the
entire area of the pleats with a good quality
laundry spray starch.
•
Raise the blind fully while still damp and let it
remain in the raised position for about 24
hours.
•
Reapply starch periodically (every few
months) as needed.
PREPARING VEHICLE FOR
STORAGE
Properly preparing your vehicle for storage
will lessen the possibility of damage to your
vehicle. Prepare the motor home for vacancy just
as you would if you were leaving your house for
an extended period:
Clean and Prep Coach for Storage
1. Turn off the LP gas tank.
2. Turn the furnace thermostat switch OFF.
3. Remove all foods and items that may cause
odors from cabinets and refrigerator.
4. Clean and defrost the refrigerator. Prop the
door open slightly to allow any odors to
dissipate. Place an open box of baking soda
inside the refrigerator to help absorb odors.
5.
Fully charge the batteries. Batteries must
have at least 80% charge to survive
freezing temperatures and long period of
non-use.
We recommend that you connect a
battery charger or plug in the shoreline once a
month during long-term storage periods to
maintain battery charge and to avoid
sulfating. If connecting a charger directly to
batteries, turn the Aux. Battery switch off to
avoid electrical arcing when attaching and
detaching charge clamps.
NOTE: We do not recommend leaving the
shoreline plugged in continuously during
storage periods because the batteries can
lose electrolytic fluids and become
damaged from continuous charging
without periodic use. We recommend
following regular battery inspection and
maintenance especially in cold weather.
See “Battery Storage and Maintenance”.
6. After charging batteries, turn the Aux. Battery
Switch off to disconnect the batteries and
avoid parasitic* drain.
* Parasitic battery drain is the gradual drain by
items connected directly to battery power
such as clocks, radio memory and the
engine computer.
7. Have the vehicle chassis completely serviced
and lubricated. Be sure radiator antifreeze
protection level is sufficient for the lowest
anticipated temperatures.
8. Wash and wax the coach.
9. Inspect all seams and seals around doors,
windows, vents, and any other joints. Replace
or repair any that are damaged. Sealing
materials and compounds can be purchased
from your dealer. Badly damaged weather
seals may need to be replaced by your dealer.
