Dometic 9200 Series Operating Instructions Manual page 11

5.2 Maintaining the fabric
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Do not use abrasive or corrosive
cleaners, mildew removers, or hard bristle brushes on
the awning fabric. Failure to obey this notice could
result in damage to the awning or other property.
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Vinyl awning fabric is durable and water
resistant. Wrinkling is a normal characteristic,
which may be more noticeable when the
awning is retracted, and after prolonged
periods of stowage (rolled up). Leave the
awning open during warm weather to
minimize wrinkling. A slight "travel line" may
appear where the door roller (if installed)
contacts the fabric. This is normal and does
not affect the integrity of the fabric.
To clean the fabric:
➤ Open the awning.
➤ Mix 1/4 cup dish soap and 1/4 cup bleach with
five gallons of fresh water.
➤ Liberally drench the fabric with cleaning solution.
➤ Close the awning and allow the cleaning solution
to soak for five minutes.
➤ Open the awning and thoroughly hose off the top
and bottom of the fabric with clean water. Repeat
if necessary.
➤ Remove the solution COMPLETELY from the
awning fabric. Bleach will degrade the fabric if it is
not completely rinsed off.
➤ Make sure the fabric is dry before closing the
awning.
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5.3 Repairing the fabric
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VLP
Never close (roll up) awning when
vinyl liquid patch (VLP) is wet. Otherwise, damage
to other parts of the awning fabric (melting through
layers) will occur. Failure to obey this notice could
result in damage to the awning or other property.
➤ Use VLP to repair a pinhole, or if a spot of coating
flakes off from the top layer of the vinyl fabric:
➤ Apply a very small dab of VLP onto the tip of a
cotton swab.
➤ Gently roll the cotton swab around the
pinhole. The VLP will melt the coating (on the
fabric) and that will quickly fill in the pinhole
and blend with all colored vinyls.
➤ Make sure the VLP is dry before closing the
awning.
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VLP is available from Dometic Corporation.
Reference part number 3314216.000 when
ordering.
Power Awning
Pinhole
Tear
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