Leaning The Exterior; Eplacing Light Bulbs - Jayco MELBOURNE Owner's Manual

SECTION 9
STORAGE & MAINTENANCE
Vinyl Flooring
Periodically vacuum or sweep to remove dirt
and gritty particles. Although most common
spills will not permanently stain the vinyl floors,
they are usually easier to remove if wiped up
before they set. Simply blot with a paper towel
and wipe clean with a damp cloth.
As part of a regular maintenance program,
sponge mop the entire floor with water and a
mild cleaner. Do not use dish detergents or
vinegar and water because they will dull your
floor. DO NOT SOAK THE FLOORING. Use
care to avoid wetting the carpet edges. To
avoid problems of "yellowing" linoleum, the
flooring OEM recommends avoiding cleaners
that contain oil based solvents (i.e. cleaners
containing lemon oil, Murphy's Oil Soap, etc.).
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EPLACING IGHT
Before replacing a bulb, be sure the light is off.
Do not touch the glass part of the new bulb with
your bare fingers. The skin oil left on the glass
will evaporate when the bulb gets hot, the
vapor will condense on the reflector and it will
dim the surface. Replace a bulb only with a
new bulb of the same rating and type (refer to
chart in Sec. 10 Diagrams & Specifications).
C T E
LEANING HE XTERIOR
To protect your motorhome's exterior finish,
wash it often and thoroughly. If desired, you
may wax your new motorhome after 60 days of
purchase. The exterior paint does need time to
cure before any wax is applied to the exterior
surface.
Foreign material
Industrial fall out, road tar, bird droppings, tree
sap, insect remains, seawater and other
foreign materials can damage the finish of your
motorhome. Generally, the longer the foreign
material remains in contact with the exterior
finish, the more extensive the damage. Wash
your motorhome as soon as possible if it
becomes contaminated with foreign material.
Washing
Chemicals contained in dirt and dust picked up
from the road surface can damage the paint
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coat and body of your motorhome if left on the
motorhome for a long time. Frequent washing
and waxing is the best way to protect your
motorhome from this damage. Frequent
washings also protect your motorhome from
environmental elements, such as rain, snow
and salt air.
Do not wash the motorhome when it is in direct
sunlight. Park the motorhome in the shade and
spray it with water to remove dust. Next, using
an ample amount of clean water and a
car-washing mitt or sponge, wash the
motorhome from top to bottom. Use a mild
car-washing soap
thoroughly and wipe dry with a chamois or soft
cloth. Carefully clean the joints and flanges of
the slideout(s), doors, hood, etc., where dirt is
likely to remain.
CAUTION
Never spray or splash water on the
electrical components
compartment, because this may adversely
affect the starting circuit. Avoid using car
washers that use rotating brushes. This
type of washer may scratch the paint
surface causing it to loose its gloss.
Scratches will especially be more visible on
darker areas.
Some types of hot water washing equipment
apply high pressure and heat to the
motorhome. They may cause heat distortion
and damage to the resin parts and may flood
the motorhome's interior. Be sure to observe
the following:
1. Keep the washing nozzle about 16 inches
(40 cm) or more away from the motorhome
body.
2. When washing around the glass areas,
hold the nozzle at right angles to the glass
surface.
During cold weather
Salt and other chemicals that are spread on
winter roads in some geographical areas can
have a detrimental effect on the motorhome's
if necessary. Rinse
in the engine