Monaco 2002 Diplomat Service Manual page 159

5. The bottom of the front and rear arms are latched properly into
the bottom brackets.
6. The catch rod is stored away.
Care and Maintenance:
Washing:
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 hose. Wash both sides of the
awning using a quality vinyl cleaner solution and an awning
brush. (Washing the awning can be made easier with use of
awning maintenance products.) Saturate the fabric with the cleaning
solution and leave it on for 15-20 minutes. If necessary, reapply
the solution to keep the fabric saturated. Rinse the awning thoroughly.
Repeat, if necessary, until most of the stains disappear.
Water Leaks:
If leaking occurs after washing it generally results from
insufficient rinsing. If water drips through the needle holes in the
stitching use a commercial seam sealer which is available in canvas and
trailer supply stores. Paraffin wax may also be applied to the top of the
seams. As the awning "weathers" these holes will normally seal
themselves.
It is normal for slight leakage to occur through the fabric where water is
allowed to accumulate or pocket on the fabric. See "Storm Precautions" for
information on the awning settings for proper water drainage. Sometimes soap
or chemical residue, such as from active agents in insect fog or sprays, 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 repeating the washing and thoroughly rinsing, please
contact Carefree Awning Magic concerning further maintenance.
Storm Precautions:
The warranty does not cover damage caused by acts
of God; therefore, steps should be taken to prevent damage from
occurring due to wind, rain or storms. If you are leaving or retiring for
the night, close the awning. It takes only a few minutes and it gives
the best protection for the awning. If closing the awning is not possible at
the time, lower both ends of it as far as possible to create a sufficient
slope for water run-off. One end may be lowered to sufficiently divert the
water if the awning is being monitored.
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