Sealant Renewal; Roof Resealing; Door Window Re-Sealing; Interior - Fleetwood Bounder 1987 Owner's Manual

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Lubricate locksets, latches and hinges in entry doors
and exterior storage compartments at least annually
with powdered graphite. If the motor home is located
at a beach or is exposed to salt air, more frequent
lubrication may be required. Record the identification
number of the keys in the records space provided in
this manual. This information will help you get
duplicate keys in the event of loss.
Sealant Renewal
The adhesives and sealants used in the construc-
tion of your motor home were developed to remain
waterproof under sustained effects of weather and
vibration. However, even the finest materials will even-
tually dry out and lose their effectiveness under con-
stant heat of the sun and attack by other elements.
This section outlines the procedures that you must
follow to maintain the weatherproof integrity of your
motor home. Leak damage caused by neglect to follow
these procedures may affect your warranty coverage.
Your dealer can perform the resealing inspection and
work for you, and' he has current information on
sealants used in your motor home, and can recommend
the appropriate sealants for you if you prefer to do this
work yourself. Always use the recommended sealants.
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• 'Roof Resealing
Inspect the roof at least every six months, paying
:,particular attention to the seams where the pieces of
.;l$heetmetal alid/or fiberglass are joined. Carefully in-
. ·;'spect the flange connections between air conditioners,
vents, skylights, etc. If signs of cracking, weathering,
or drying are evident, reseal as follows:
1. Remove any loose or cracked material down to
bare metal or fiberglass. Use a wooden or plastic
tool that will not gouge, pierce or otherwise
damage the roof or wall surfaces.
2. ·Clean all areas requiring repair with a stiff wire
brush. This is to be done dry. DO NOT WASH
WITH SOAP AND WATER, OR SOLVENTS. Be
sure the surface is as dust-free as possible.
'3. Check and tighten any 'loose screws, bolts, or
" other fastaners: Beca'reful nPt to 6veftighten'for
,stflpping
will
occur. " . -;', .
·4. Apply the new sealant in a continuous bead along
the.seams .and flanges, .beiogclilreflJl [lot to .Ieave
. any voids. Apply enough sealant to flow over the
. heads of all fasteners. Do nOt smooth out sealant·
by tooling.
·5. Allow ·at least 48 ·hours for the sealant to set com-
. pletely (firm and tack-free) when firmly pushed
with the thumb) before washing or waxing the
motor home. .
Door
&
Window Re-Sealing
Inspect the sealants around windows and doors at
least every three months. If any of the following
defects are evident during inspection, the affected
areas must be resealed:
Excessive amount of sealant protruding from joints
Sealant cracked or peeling
Voids in sealant
NOTE: Do not seal the bottom flanges of win-
dows and doors. Two sealant voids have been in-
tentionally left in the bottom flange sealant to pro-
vide exterior drainage in the event of leakage.
If you find any of the above defects:
1. Use a plastic scraper to remove excess sealant.
2. Clean all areas to be resealed with mineral spirits
and clean rags.
WARNING: MINERAL SPIRITS IS A FLAMMABLE
LIQUID. USE EXTREME CARE WHEN HANDLING
AND USING. DO NOT EXPOSE TO OPEN FLAME,
SPARKS, OR SMOKING MATERIALS. DO NOT USE
IN UNVENTILATED AREAS.
Make sure that all areas to be resealed are absolutely
dry before new sealant is applied.
INTERIOR
Upholstery
&
Drapes
Professionally dry clean only. Frequent vacuuming:'"
or light brushing between cleanings will help prevent'
accumulation of dirt and grime. Use of water-based'
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or detergent based cleaners may cause shrinking.
Water stains may become permanent.
WARNING: DO NOT USE LACQUER THINNER,
NAIL POLISH REMOVER, CARBON TETRACHLO-
RIDE, SPOT REMOVER, GASOLINE, OR NAPHTHA
FOR ANY CLEANING PURPOSE. THESE PRO-
DUCTS MAY CAUSE DAMAGE TO THE MATERIAL
BEING CLEANED, AND MAY BE HIGHLY FLAM-
MABLE OR POISONOUS.
Wall & Ceiling Panels
The paneling and the cellinil'of' yOur motor· home
ImIilY.,\l.e.l;I!1y,ptsev~raifinishes I;!nd textures"Never use
. harsh detergents or abraaive cleaners on walls or ceil-
ings. Most surfaces will clean with a soft cloth
moistened ·with mild liquid.detergent in warm water.
Do not use large amounts of water ·whicn could
saturate. the material.
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Floors· & Carpeting.
Vinyl flooring requires only washing and periodic
waxing. Vacuum carpeting regularly, and clean it with
a quality carPet cleaner.