Moisture,.dirt,.chemicals.from.industrial.fallout,.heat,.
ultraviolet.rays.and.in.some.cases,.salt.water.are.fac-
tors.which.affect.the.longevity.of.acrylic.covers...
See.Figure.O-11.
1..
Moisture.can.cause.shrinkage.and.mildew..Allow.
the.cover.to.dry.thoroughly.before.disassembling.
tops..Keep.it.clean.and.well.ventilated.to.prevent.
mildew..Spraying.the.weather.cover.with.Lysol.
Disinfectant™ or similar product will help prevent
mildew.
2..
Dirt.creates.a.starting.point.for.mildew.when.mois-
ture.is.present..Clean.the.top.with.a.sponge..
or.soft.scrub.brush.and.mild.detergent.when.the.
cover.is.installed..Make.sure.cover.is.taut.to.help.
prevent.shrinkage.
3..
4..
Chemicals.cause.decay.if.allowed.to.accumulate.
for.long.periods.of.time..Keep.the.cover.clean.to.
prevent.decay.
Figure O-9: Carbon Monoxide Canvas Warning Label
Heat.can.cause.cracks.in.vinyl.components.and.
stiffening.of.fabric.when.enclosed.in.plastic.or.poly-
ethylene..DO.NOT.store.the.weather.cover..
in.polyethylene.under.direct.sunlight.or.high.
temperature.situations.
5..
Ultraviolet.degradation.may.occur.under.prolonged.
exposure.to.direct.sunlight..Store.the.top.in.the.
boot.when.not.in.use.
Figure O-10: CO-Helm Warning Label
O - 5
MAINTENANCE
6.. Salt.water.can.corrode.brass,.aluminum,.or.stain-
less steel fittings and fasteners. Keep fittings
clean,.lubricated,.and.waxed.to.prevent.corrosion.
Clear.vinyl.curtains.and.windows.demand.extra.care.
to.prevent.scratching..DO.NOT.use.cloth.or.chamois.
skin..Dirt.or.grit.in.the.cloth.will.scratch.the.vinyl.win-
dow..Hose.clean.water.onto.vinyl.to.rinse.off.salt,.dirt,.
or.grime..
NOTICE
DO NOT use hot water. DO NOT dry in an
automatic dryer. DO NOT dry clean or steam
press.
Leakage after cleaning may be the result of insufficient
rinsing..Re-rinse..If.leakage.continues,.apply.a.coat..
of.silicone.air.drying.water.repellent,.such.as.Scotch-
guard ..See.your.Four.Winns.dealer.for.additional.
™
Figure O-11: Canvas Care & Maintenance Tag
information.on.weather.covers.
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