TENT FABRIC
CARE AND MAINTENANCE
PRE-CONDITIONING:
It’s
important to precondition your canvas before your first camping trip by using
the following steps:
1. Set-up camper making sure all windows
are zipped closed and all vents and doors are closed.
2. Using a spray, rather than a stream,
from your garden hose thoroughly wet entire canvas and allow to dry.
3. After drying spray again and check
for any leaks to the interior of the camper.
4. Any stubborn leaks may be sealed
using 3M Scotch Guard Protector for fabric in aerosol spray following
directions on the container.
5. Complete application is recommended
to further resist any staining that may occur as well as provide complete water
repellency.
6. Allow to completely dry before
closing down unit.
CLEANING:
Suggested
cleaning procedures for all Tent Fabrics are as follows:
1. Use clean tap water with mild
detergent and soft bristle brush, then rinse thoroughly to remove all soap
residue.
DO
NOT USE HARSH DETERGENTS, SOAPS OR SOLVENTS SINCE THEY MAY REMOVE WATER
REPELLENCY.
DO
NOT USE AEROSOL TYPE CLEANERS.
DO
NOT USE INSECT REPELLENT AROUND FABRICS SINCE AN AGENT USED IN MOST WILL DAMAGE
OR DESTROY WATER REPELLENT FINISHES.
2. Check interior for any leakage after
rinse and allow to thoroughly air dry.
3. Upon completion of each cleaning it
may again be necessary to apply 3M Scotch Guard Protector for fabric, to assure
water repellency if cleaning process has removed it.
TO HELP
EXTEND THE LIFE AND APPEARANCE OF YOUR TENT:
1. DO thoroughly clean whenever bird droppings, tree sap or dirt
becomes apparent.
2. DO apply Scotch Guard Fabric Protector any time accidental
contact with Insect Repellent, Hair Spray or Suntan Lotion occurs.
3. DO NOT fold down unit wet for any extended
period of time. If canvas must be stored wet, open unit to thoroughly dry as
soon as possible.
4. DO NOT allow the sun to dry moisture (rain
or dew) into vinyl. Moisture combined with dust and dirt will result in stains
which will be almost impossible to remove.
