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Four Winns offers a variety of optional weather covers for D. Stain Removal Testing
protection of the boat and associated equipment. Con-
tinuedexposurecandamagetheupholsteryandseating. Even the most stubborn stains can be removed from Ole-
The seating can become thoroughly saturated with water fin fiber following the procedures outlined. Atotal of thirty-
ifnotadequatelyprotected. RefertoSectionO - Weather four stains were selected as being representative of spills
Coversformoreinformation.
commonly occurring on carpets. Stains were pressed
into the carpet to simulate foot pressure following a spill.
Stains were applied to a two-inch square section and al-
lowed to penetrate. Removal was performed after two
weeks. Carpetsweretestedforstainremovalbyaninde-
pendent laboratory. Stain removal was effective for all 34
stains. Results are shown in the table.
NOTICE
Theappearanceandlongevityoftheexteriorup-
holstery will be affected by water saturation.
Protect these items appropriately.
B. Exterior Carpets
E. Stain Removal Procedures
The removable exterior grade carpeting may be periodi-
callywashedwithmildlaundrysoapsorshampooed,dried Regularmaintenancesuchasvacuuming,hosingorwash-
and reinstalled. It is 100% UV stabilized Olefin™ ing should be performed. Most stains and mildew are
Polypropylene fiber with rubber backing. See Figure N- easily removed from carpet made with Olefin fiber using
15.
common household cleaners. Refer to Table I. Olefin™
fiberissoresistanttochemicalattackthatClorox™bleach
may be used to clean up any mildew that may result from
excessive wetness.
NOTICE
DO NOT dry carpeting in an automatic dryer.
Port Lay-in Carpet
Helm Lay-in Carpet
Code for stain removal procedure (See Table 1):
“A” Apply warm water and household detergent in mini-
mal amounts to stained area. Sponge or scrape
until stain is removed. Rinse with clean water.
“B” Apply warm water and household detergent. Work
well into stained area then flush with warm water.
Most stains should be easily removed however, if the
stainpersists,thecleaningprocedureshouldberepeated
to insure stain removal. Remember, the sooner the stain
removal process begins, the easier the stain will be to
removed.
N - 5
REPLACEMENTUPHOLSTERY
Shouldupholsterybecomeseverelysoiled,torn,orinsome
manner damaged, replacement upholstery cushions are
available. Larger upholstery items have separate com-
ponent parts for easier serviceability.
Engine Lid Lay-in Carpet
Stbd Lay-in Carpet
Figure N15: Cockpit Lay-in Carpet
C. Cleaning and Maintenance
Depending upon the year and model of the boat, most
The following information should be useful in helping you upholsterypartscanbeobtainedthroughyourFourWinns
keep your carpet looking well maintained.
servicing dealer within a short period of time.
Carpet made with Olefin™ fiber possesses built-in stain
andsoilreleaseforeasy,lesscostlymaintenance. Regular
vacuuming and occasional shampooing will help it stay
attractive and serviceable.
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