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Rules for cleaning the exterior:
• Rinse the vehicle with a light stream of water.
• Wipe the vehicle down with a soft sponge and typical shampoo
solution.
Rinse the sponge often in the process.
• Afterwards, rinse with a great deal of water.
• Dry the vehicle with a suede cloth.
• Allow the vehicle to stand out in the open after washing to let it
dry.
Cleaning with a high-pressure cleaner
Dry spotlight and lamp frames thoroughly, since water
can build up in these areas very easily.
Do not use aggressive cleaners or cleaners which
contain solvents.
Labels and exterior decorations should not be spra-
yed directly with a high-pressure cleaner, because they
may come o.
Note the instructions for the high-pressure cleaner before washing
the caravan with it. Keep a minimum distance of 700 mm between
the caravan and the high-pressure nozzle.
Note that the water jet comes out of the cleaning nozzle with a
great deal of pressure. Incorrect use of the high-pressure cleaner
can damage the caravan. The temperature of the water must not
exceed 60° C. Keep the water jet constantly moving during the en-
tire washing process. The water jet must not be aimed directly at
the clearance between the door frame and door leaf or the window
frame and window leaf, electrical add-ons, pin-and-socket connec-
tors, gaskets, sealing grill for refrigerator or the roof bonnets. This
can damage the vehicle or allow water to seep into the interior.
Do not use a high-pressure cleaner to clean the rear lights of the
caravan. The water can be sprayed under the rubber seal of the lamp
and get into the lamp compartment. This delays drying time while
increasing the danger of corrosion or the formation of moss.
Cleaning and care of plastic parts PS / ABS-PMMA (e.g. lamp
supports, gas-bottle container, hub caps, shower tub, windows,
LFI front wall, etc.)
Unsuitable cleaning solutions and stickers may cause possible dama-
ge to plastic parts.
Various media may cause stress cracks (fractures in parts), softening
or swelling that can impair the function of the parts or even make them
unusable.
