Windows, Doors, Vents And Locks; Fiberglass Roof System; Cleaning; Care - Fleetwood Discovery 2008 Owner's Manual

Windows, Doors, Vents and Locks
Keep moving parts, hinges and latches adjusted
and maintained. Lubricate with a light oil at
least once a year. Check and tighten the screws
holding the windows in place as required. Clean
screens by gently wiping with a damp cloth or
soft flat brush. Not all screens are easily remov-
able and can be destroyed and will probably
have to be replaced. Inspect the sealants
around doors and windows every three
months. See Sealant Renewal section.
Lubricate locksets in doors and exterior storage
compartments at least annually with powdered
graphite. If the motor home is located at a beach
or is exposed to salt air, more frequent lubrica-
tion may be required.
FIBERGLASS ROOF SYSTEM
Cleaning
Your motor home is equipped with a fiberglass
roof. For normal cleaning, standard household
detergents or cleansers may be used. Use a
nonabrasive, common household detergent and
plenty of water. Be sure to keep the sidewalls
wet to reduce streaking.
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WARNING
The fiberglass roof material is slippery when it is wet.
Care
The fiberglass roof material itself does not
require annual coatings or additional sealants.
Periodic washing with soap and water is all that
is required. (See below for Sealant Inspection)
Use caution when loading sharp articles on the
roof. If you add accessories or new equipment
on the roof, be sure the installer is qualified to
work on the fiberglass roof material. This is
required under the terms of the warranty.
Repair kits are available through your dealer.
The roof requires special adhesives and material.
Maintenance
Door, Window, Roof Component
and Molding Resealing
Inspect the sealants around windows, floors,
joints and doors at least every three months.
Also inspect roof vents, other roof components,
moldings at front and rear caps, and perimeter
molding. If any of the following defects are
evident during inspection, the affected areas
must be resealed.
• Sealant cracked or peeling.
• Void or missing sealant.
If you find any of the above defects:
1. Clean all areas to be resealed with an
appropriate cleaner and clean rags.
2. Make sure that all areas to be resealed are
absolutely dry before new sealant is applied.
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NOTE
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Do not seal the bottom flanges of windows and doors.
Special gaps in the sealant have been intentionally
left in the bottom flange to provide drainage.
ACRYLIC ASSIST HANDLES
(If Equipped)
Do not use any cleaners that contain ammonia,
petroleum, ammonia based, or petroleum based
products. Most glass cleaners are ammonia
based. Most tar removers are petroleum based.
Wash Assembly with MILD SOAP AND
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Exterior
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