Interior - Fleetwood 1985 Southwind Manual

or otherwise damage the roof or wall sur-
faces.
2. Clean all areas requiring repair with a stiff
wire brush. This is to b('l done dry. DO NOT
WASH WITH SOAP AND WATER, OR SOL-
VENTS. Be sure the surface is as dust-free
as possible.
3. Check and tighten any loose screws, bolts,
or other fasteriers. Be careful not to over-
tighten, or stripping will occur:
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4. Apply the new sealant ina continuous bead
along the seamsand'flangesibeing careful
not to leave any voids. Apply enough sea-
lant to flow over .the hllads: of all fasteners.
Do not smooth out sealant by tooling.
5. Allow at least 48 hours for the sealant to
set completely (firm and tack-free when
firmly pushed with the thumb) before wash-
. . ing or waxing the motor home. '
Door & Window Re-Sealing
Inspect the sealants around windows' and doors
at leas! every three months. If. any ·of the following
defects are evident during inspection, the affected
area.s 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 windows
and doors. Two sealant voids have .been intention-
ally left in the bottom flange sealant to provide ex-
terior drainage in the event of leakage.
If you find any of the above defects:
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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 EX-
TREME 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 sealantis applied.
. INTERIOR
Upholstery & Drapes
. . Professionally dry clean ·only,. Frequent vacuuming
or light brushing between cleanings will help pre-
vent accumulation of dirt and grilne., Use of water-
based or detergent-based cleaners may cause
,shrinking. ,Water., stains.· may" become,:, permanent .
WARNING.: DO NOT USE LACQUER THINNER; NAIL
POLISH REMOVER, CARBON, TETRACHLORIDE,
SPOT'REMOVER, GASOLINE, OR NAPTHA FOR ANY
CLEANING PURPOSE •. THESE>'PRODUCTS MAY
CAUSE DAMAGE TeL THE. MATERIAL " BEING
CLEANED, AND ARE HIGHLY FLAMMABLE.
Wall& Ceiling Panels
•
The paneling and the ceiling of your motor home
, maybe, any. of several finishes and textures. Never
. use harsh ,detergents or abrasive 'cleaners on walls
, orceilings .. Most.surfaces will clean 'with a soft cloth
m()istened with mild liquid detergent in warm Water.
Do'(not. use large amounts <of· water' which "could
saturate the material.
Floors
&
Carpeting
Vinyl flooring requires only'washing and periodic
waxing. Vacuum carpeting regularly, and clean it
with a quality 'carpet cleaner, .,"",