Fleetwood American Eagle 1998 Owner's Manual page 90

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EXTERIOR MAINTENANCE
Your dealer can perform the resealing inspection and work for you. Your
dealer also has current information on sealants used in-your-motor hom~, and
can re,commend the appropl;iatesealants f01; you if you prefer to do this -work
:yourself. Alwaysc use the mcommended
sea~ants.
See the "SPECIFICA-
TIONS" -section ofthis mariual forb.asic sealant recommeridations.-
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nOOR, WINDOW, ROOF COMPONENT
AND MOLI?ING RESEALING
Inspect the sealants around windows and Mol'S at least-every three .\1lonths.
Also inspect roof vents, other roof components, moldings affront and-rear
caps,and perimeter moldingdf any of the following defects are evident quring-
inspection, the affected areaS must be resealed. ' ,-
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Excessive amount of sealap.t protruding from joints
Sealant cracked or peeling
Voids in sealant;
NOTE: Do not sealthe iJottom flanges of windowsand doors . .. -.-
. Sealant voidshave been intentionally left inthe bottom flange
to provide exferiordfainage in the_event of./eakage.
If you find any of the
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defects:
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1. Use a plastic scraper to remove
~xcess
sealant.
2.
Clean~
all areas to be resealed withnlinel:al spirits and clean rags.
WARNING
Mineral spirits is a flammable liquid. Use extreme
care when' handling and using. Do not expose
to.
open flame, sparks, or smoking material. Do not
USe
mineral spirits in unventilated areas.
- Make sure that
all
areas to be resealed are absolutely dry before applying
, new sealant.
© 1997 Fleetwood Enterprises Inc.
American .Eagle
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ISSUE DATE: 6/97
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