Roof Resealing; Door & Window Resealing; Interior; Upholstery & Brapes - Fleetwood Pace Arrow 1989 Manual

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Roof Resealing
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Inspect the tlunge connections between Jir condi-
tioners. vents, Skylights. etc. If signs of
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weathering. or
drying
are evident. reseal as follows:
1. Remove any loose or cracked material down to
bare metal or fiberglass. Use a wooden or plastiC
tool that will not gouge. pierce or otherwise
damage the roof or wall surfaces.
2. Clean all areas requiring repair with a stiff wire,
brush. This is to be done dry. DO NOT WASH WITH
SOAP AND WATER. OR SOLVENTS. Be sure the
surface is as dust-free as possible.
3. Check and tighten any loose screws. bolts. or other
fasteners. Be careful not to overtighten. or stripp·
ing will occur.
4. Apply the new sealant in a continuous bead along
the seams and flanges. being careful not to leave
any voids. Applyenough sealant to flow over the
heads of all fasteners .. 00 not smooth out sealant
by tooling.
5;·. Allow at least 48 hours for the sealant to set com-
pletely (firm and tack-free when firmly pushed with
'., the thumb) before washing or waxing the motor
home.
Door & Window Resealing
Inspect the sealants around windows and doors at
least every three months. If any of the following
defects are evident during inspection. the affected
areas must be resealed:
• Excessive amount of sealant protruding from joints
• Sealant cracked or peeling
• Voids in sealant
NOTE: Do not seal the bottom flanges of win-
dows and doors. Two sealant voids have been
intentionally left in the bottom flange sealant
. to provide exterior drainage in the event of
leakage. '
If you find any of the above defects:,
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Use .. a plastic scraper to remove excess sealant.
2. Clean <.111 areas to be resealed
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and clean rugs. WARNING: MINERAL SPIRITS IS A
FLAMMABLE LIQUID. USE EXTREME CARE WHEN
HANDLING AND USING. DO NOT EXPOSE TO OPEN
FLAME. SPARKS. OR SMOKING MATERIALS. DO
NOT USE IN UN·VENTILATED AREAS.
Make sure that 011 Jre3S to be resealed ;)f8 Jbsolute-
Iy dry before new sealant is applied.
INTERIOR
Upholstery
&
Drapes
The following upholstery litems are made oi
Trevira'" polyester. To retain the ilame retardant nature
of these fabrics. machine wash (warml. tumble dry
(permanent press. synthetic). Set iron to polyester for
touch-up.
• Bedspread and pillow shams.
Bedroom curtains and valance.
Other fabrics in your motor home should be pro-
fessionally cleaned only.
Frequent vacuuming or light brushing between
cleanings will help prevent accumulation of dirt and
grime. Use of water-based or detergent based cleaners
may cause shrinking or other fabric damage. Water
stains may become permanent. WARNING: DO NOT
USE LACQUER THINNER, NAIL POLISH REMOVER.
CARBON TETRACHLORIDE. SPOT REMOVER.
GASOLINE. OR NAPHTHA FOR ANY CLEANING PUR-
POSE. THESE PRODUCTS MAY CAUSE DAMAG.E TO
THE MATERIAL BEING CLEANED. AND MAY BE HIGHLY
FLAMMABLE OR POISONOUS.
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Wall & Ceiling Panels
The paneling and the ceiling of your motor home
may be any of several finishes and textures. Never
use harsh detergents or abrasive cleaners on walls
or ceilings. Most surfaces will clean with a soft cloth
moistened with mild liquid detergent in warm water.
Do not use large amounts of water which could
saturate the material.
Floors & Carpeting
Vinyl 'flooring requires only washing and periodic
waxing. Vacuum carpeting. regularly.·and·clean it with
a quality carpet c!e.aner.