Awning Care & Cleaning; Storm Precautions; Fans; Exhaust Fan - Holiday Rambler Imperial 2008 Owner's Manual

EQUIPMENT — 5
Awning Care & Cleaning
On a monthly basis, loosen hardened dirt
and remove dust from the awning with a dry,
medium bristle brush. Thoroughly rinse both the
top and bottom with a garden hose.
A high-quality acrylic fabric cleaner may be
used to help maintain appearance. Carefully
follow the instructions on cleaning products.
Metal surfaces should be cleaned with soapy
water and thoroughly rinsed. Allow the awning
to thoroughly air dry while extended. Awning
maintenance products can be found at RV
supply stores.
Carefree Awnings:
Acrylic Awnings - Wash both sides of the
awning with a mild soap (i.e., dish soap) and
lukewarm water. DO NOT use detergents. If
necessary, reapply the solution to keep fabric
saturated. Rinse the awning thoroughly. Repeat,
if necessary, until most of the stains disappear.
Contact Carefree of Colorado for removal of
stubborn stains.
Leaks:
It is normal for slight leakage to occur through
the fabric where water is allowed to accumulate.
If water drips through the needle holes in the
stitching, use a commercial seam sealer that is
available in canvas and trailer supply stores.
Paraffi n wax may also be applied to the top of
the seams. As the awning "weathers" these holes
will normally seal themselves.
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Soap or chemical residue can "wet" the fabric
so that it appears unable to repel water. Rinse
the fabric thoroughly and test to see if it is water
repellent after it dries. If leakage continues after
washing and thoroughly rinsing, please contact
Carefree of Colorado.

Storm Precautions

The warranty does not cover damage caused
by acts of nature; therefore, steps should be
taken to prevent damage from occurring due
to wind, rain or storms. Retract the awning in
inclement weather conditions or when leaving
the motorhome unattended. Should the awning
need to be retracted while the fabric is wet,
extended it as soon as possible to allow it to
completely dry.
NOTE:
Water weighs 8.33 lbs. per gallon. The
awning was not designed to withstand
the 500 to 700 lbs. of water that could
accumulate on the canvas.

FANS

Exhaust Fan

Exhaust fan controls are mounted on a
cabinet in whichever room the fan is located.
The fans operate using 12 Volt DC from the
house batteries.
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Fan Operation:
Turn on the battery cut-off switch.
Ensure the vent cover knob, located on
the fan, is pressed in to the "Automatic"
position.
Press the Auto/Manual/Off button on
the wall switch once. The LED labeled
"Auto" will illuminate. The vent cover
will automatically open.
Use the up and down arrows to set the
thermostat temperature. The fan speed
will automatically adjust according
to the disparity between ambient and
selected temperatures.
Press the Auto/Manual/Off button
once more to manually control fan
speed (the LED labeled "Manual" will
illuminate). Fan speed is displayed on
the wall control in 10% increments. Use
the up and down arrows to adjust. The
thermostat is no longer operational in
this mode.
Press the Auto/Manual/Off button until
all wall control lights are off. The fan
blade will stop spinning and the vent
will automatically close.
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