Exterior.carpets; Cleaning.and.maintenance; Stain.removal.testing - Four winns FUNSHIP Owner's Manual

NOTICE
When docking or mooring your boat be aware
of your surroundings, i.e., trees with pollen,
wet leaves, berries etc. These and other items
can contain dyes that stain permanently.
Utilize weather covers whenever possibly to
protect vinyl from potential stains.
NOTICE
ALWAYS CLEAN STAINS IMMEDIATELY!
DO NOT use 409 Cleaner™ or Armorall™
on vinyl. Do not use kerosene, gasoline or
acetone as they will remove the protective
marine topcoat.
NOTICE
All cleaning methods must be followed by a
thorough rinse with water and drying.
Certain.household.cleaners,.powdered.abrasives,.
steel.wool.and.industrial.cleaners.can.cause.dam-
age.and.discoloration.and.are.not.recommended..
Dry cleaning fluids and lacquer solvents should not
be.used.as.they.will.remove.the.printed.pattern.and.
gloss..Waxes.should.be.used.with.caution.as.many.
contain.dyes.or.solvents.that.can.permanently..
damage.the.protective.coating.
*Suntan.lotion,.tree.pollen,.wet.leaves.and.some.other.
products.can.contain.dyes.that.stain.permanently..
Care.should.be.exercised.and.boat.covers.should.be.
utilized.
Additional.cleaning.information.is.provided.by.the.
manufacturer.and.is.included.with.this.manual.
Four.Winns.offers.a.variety.of.optional.weather.covers.
for.protection.of.the.boat.and.associated.equipment..
Continued.exposure.can.damage.the.upholstery.and.
seating..The.seating.can.become.thoroughly.satu-
rated.with.water.if.not.adequately.protected..Refer.to.
Section.O.-.Weather.Covers.for.more.information.
NOTICE
The appearance and longevity of the exterior
upholstery will be affected by water saturation.
Protect these items appropriately.
Upholstery - Section N
B. Exterior Carpets
The.removable.exterior.grade.carpeting.may.be.
periodically.washed.with.mild.laundry.soaps.or.sham-
pooed,.dried.and.reinstalled..It.is.100%.UV-stabilized.
Olefin™ polypropylene fiber with rubber backing. .
See.Figure.N-9.
NOTICE
Prior to using any mild laundry soaps or carpet
shampoo, always conduct a color-fast test on
a small inconspicuous portion of carpet before
applying to entire carpet.
NOTICE
DO NOT dry carpeting in an automatic dryer.
C. Cleaning and Maintenance
The.following.information.should.be.useful.in.helping.
you.keep.your.carpet.looking.well-maintained.
Carpet made with Olefin™ fiber possesses built-in
stain.and.soil.release.for.easy,.less.costly.mainte-
nance..Regular.vacuuming.and.occasional.sham-
pooing.will.help.it.stay.attractive.and.serviceable.
Figure N-9: Cockpit Lay-in Carpet
D. Stain Removal Testing
Even.the.most.stubborn.stains.can.be.removed.from.
Olefin fiber following the procedures outlined. Stains
were.selected.as.being.representative.of.spills.com-
monly.occurring.on.carpets..Stains.were.pressed.into.
the.carpet.to.simulate.foot.pressure.following.a.spill..
Stains.were.applied.to.a.two-inch.square.section.and.
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