Canopy - Jayco Eagle Owner's Manual

Canopy

Heavy rain can damage both the canopy fabric and the poles if it is allowed to "pocket"
on the fabric. It is very important to have the correct slope in the canopy. The side of the
canopy at the twist poles should be about 19" lower than the side that attached to the
awning rail on the roof. If heavy rain is anticipated, lower one side to allow adequate run
off.
The canopy is to be removed for winter storage due to winter condensation accumulation.
ALWAYS roll up your canopy dry. Should you ever need to roll up canopy when it is
wet, unroll within 24 hours and allow to dry. Mildew will develop on damp and wet
canopies.
Be sure to follow the list of Do's and Don'ts below when caring for your canopy.
Some Do's:
DO
• Keep your canopy clean. This is the
best protection against mildew.
Even on mildew resistant fabric
mildew can grow on accumulated
dirt or foreign materials which
remain on the top or bottom surface
and eventually damage or stain the
fabric. We cannot be responsible for
such damage.
• Wash down your canopy; brushing
lightly with a cloth or soft brush.
• Hose your canopy down
occasionally (every month) with a
garden hose. We recommend doing
this on a hot, sunny day.
• Keep the underside of your canopy
clean by simply brushing with a
clean household broom. The
underside can be washed in the
same manner as the top.
• Keep shrubbery and vines away
from the canopy, as many bushes
contain acid which can be harmful.
Some Don'ts:
DO NOT
• Fold or roll in extreme cold
temperatures.
• Drag your canopy across any
abrasive surfaces, such as a cement
drive.
• Get insect spray on the fabric, as
some solutions may impair the
water repellency of the fabric and
cause staining.
• Allow water to stand on the canopy,
causing pocketing and possible
stretching.
• Wash your canopy with a harsh or
strong solution, or scrub too
vigorously with an abrasive cleaner.
• Force or yank your canopy when
raising or lowering it. Do it
gradually.
• Charcoal grill underneath the
canopy.
• Store the canopy when damp or
wet. Mildew is a fabric's greatest
enemy and is caused by dampness.
Mildew may grow on the surface of
a damp canopy and permanently
stain the fabric.
• Permit leaves, twigs, etc. to remain
on your canopy as they might cause
a staining of the fabric.
• Wrap steel or aluminum hardware
with the canopy.
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Screen Room
Care should be taken when setting up and putting screen room away to avoid tears and
cuts. When putting away the deluxe screen room, the curtains should be in the down
position and secured to the bottom with their strings.
1. Wash off any droppings or foreign matter from the trees with clear water and keep
vinyl clean when putting away.
2. Do not roll stakes or hardware with the screen room.
3. Never roll vinyl screen room up wet for any extended period of time.
4. If mildew is apparent, it should be treated promptly with a light solution of Naphtha
soap and water. A soft brush or cloth is recommended for cleaning vinyl.
Fiberglass Screening
When possible, fiberglass screening should be loosely folded, not crushed when opening
and putting away screen room. Do not allow poles and stakes to punch holes in the
screen.
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