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4.15
PREVENTIVE MAINTENANCE
Book 35386598, 8/92
EXTERIOR FINISH CARE
This unit was painted and heat cured at the factory with a high quality,
thermoset polyester powder coating.
The following care will ensure
the longest possible life from this finish.
1.
If
necessary to remove dust, pollen, etc. from hous-
Ing, wash with water and soap or dish washing liquid
==~====o{lne,te[gent.~Do
not scrub wIth a rough cloth, pad, etc.
2.
If grease removal Is needed, a fast evaporating alco-
hol or clorlnated solvent can
be
used. Note: This may
cause some dulling of the paint finish.
3.
If
the paint has faded or chalked, the use of a commer-
cial grade, non-abrasive car wax may partially restore
the color and gloss.
To touch-up or paint over and retain the superior finish
requires the following:
1. The area to
be
painted should
be
finish sanded
with 320 grit paper.
2. Remove all sanding dust with alcohol using clean,
lint free rag(s). Change rag when soiled. Remove
any lint and other loose contamination with auto-
moblle-grade tack rag(s).
3. Before applying paint: Inspect to Insure that area
Is free of all dirt, fibers, lint, grease, moisture or
any other form of surface contamination. Coat area
with a solvent based, automotive-type, high quali-
ty liquid paint that will adhere to powder coatings.
DO NOT USE WATER BORNE OR LATEX PROD-
UCTS.
4. If possible allow 30 days before waShing with
anything but clean water.
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