Jayco SENECA Owner's Manual page 85

Refer to the manufacturer's guide included in
your Warranty Packet for detailed cleaning
information, or contact
professional.
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. Do not
use dish detergents or vinegar and water
because they will dull your floor.
To care for the vinyl floor covering, use a
damp mop with water and a mild cleaner. DO
NOT SOAK THE FLOORING. Use care to
avoid wetting the carpet edges. To avoid
problems of "yellowing" linoleum, the flooring
manufacturer recommends avoiding cleaners
that contain oil based solvents (i.e. cleaners
containing lemon oil, Murphy's Oil Soap, etc.).
R L
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.
C T E
LEANING HE XTERIOR
To protect your motor home's exterior finish,
wash it often and thoroughly. If desired, you
may wash and wax your new motor home 60
days after purchase. The exterior paint does
need time to cure before any wax is applied to
the exterior surface.
Careful maintenance for the first 60 days will
assure a long lasting durable finish.
Your RV is exposed to many environmental
conditions that have an adverse affect on the
paint finish:
Road Salt and Sodium Chloride

Road Tar / Bugs
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a cleaning
B
ULBS
STORAGE & MAINTENANCE
Bird Droppings / Tree Sap

Industrial Fallout / Acid Rain /Pollution

UV Exposure and Moisture

The most common problems resulting from
these conditions are corrosion, staining, and
chemical spotting. Generally, the longer the
foreign material remains in contact with the
exterior finish, the more
damage. These problems can be minimized
by regularly scheduled washing and polishing.
Wash your motor home as soon as possible if
it becomes contaminated
material.
Avoid parking under trees or near ocean sea
salt. Ice or snow should not be scraped from
the painted surface: Brush off!
Gravel roads should be avoided. Anti-freeze,
gasoline or washer solvents if spilled on the
painted
surface should be rinsed off with water
immediately. Bugs and bird droppings should
be rinsed off daily.
Washing
Commercial washing should be avoided.
Wash with cold water using a mild liquid soap.
Dry wiping with a
recommended.
Make sure the RV's surface temperature is
cool, under 90 F, and out of direct sunlight. A
shaded area is ideal for washing your vehicle
as direct sunlight causes water spotting. Use
a mild soap or detergent. Most auto care
stores will carry a car wash shampoo.
Try to avoid combination
products as these waxes can cause build up
and are designed for smaller surfaces. Have
two dedicated sponges or wash mitts: one for
the paint finish and one for the wheels and
under- carriage. Brushes or wash mitts that
are made of plastic bristles are acceptable for
use on tires and wheel wells, but are not
intended for use on the paint finish. Avoid
using such items on painted surfaces as they
will damage the RV finish. Wash the wheels
and wheel wells first as this removes heavy
dirt and debris and prevents it from splattering
on panels.
SECTION 10
extensive the
with foreign
dry cloth is not
wash-n-wax
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