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WINDOWS

The windows on your caravan are made from
acrylic. If you consider the instructions below,
the windows will stay in good shape for a
long time. Windows also require periodic
maintenance and checking by your dealer at
least once per year.

Operation

When the vehicle is in motion all
windows must be fully closed.

Never use the blinds in direct sunlight.

If you use the blind in direct sunlight,
even for a short period, heat will
accumulate between the window and
blind possibly causing damage to the
window such as bending/ballooning.

Your windows are equipped with either
handles with buttons or handles with stays.
Please observe the following operating
instructions.

Handles with buttons -

Always push the

button when opening/closing the handle.

Stays in step version -

You will hear clicks

when opening the window. Every click
represents the position in which a window
can stay opened. When closing the window,
you must open it till the end and then close.
Do not try to close it without first opening it
as wide as it goes, as this will damage the
stays.

Stays with knob screw -

Always make sure

to unscrew the knob before closing the
window.

Catches -

The catchers enable three

positions of the window. The open position is
where the handle is open placed on the outer
part of the catcher. If the handle is placed in
the middle of the catch, this is the position for
ventilating. The closed position is where the
handle is closed on the inner part of the
catch.

Cleaning

1. Cleaning window profiles

To clean coloured and anodized profiles, use
a soft cloth and water without any aggressive
cleaning solvents. The use of any chemicals
and abrasive cleaners could damage the
surface of the profile.

2. Cleaning windows

Never use abrasive or corrosive substances
or solvents on windows, such as turpentine,
spirit or dishwasher detergents, as they will
damage the acrylic and/or print. We
recommend cleaning with a generous
amount of water or mild cleaner intended for
use on acrylic. There are some specialist
plastic cleaning agents such as Plexus or
Brillianize which can be used if preferred.
Cleaning with a dry cloth can damage the
acrylic and leave scratches; always use a
moist sponge or moist soft cloth.

WINDOWS/SUNROOF AND BODY

Acrylic material can get scratched very
easily. Please consider the above
instructions for cleaning, so that you will
not cause scratches or other damages.

Temporary Condensation

Condensation can appear on the window or
between both panes. This is a normal
occurrence that appears because of different
temperatures inside and outside, moisture
and the properties of acrylic itself.
Condensation will disperse after some time.
This doesn't mean that there is something
wrong with the window or that it is leaking.
With a properly ventilated vehicle you can in
most cases prevent condensation.

How to overcome condensation

1. Improve ventilation

(a) Leave rooflight open or use a self-

ventilating rooflight.

(b) Add to the ventilation by fitting more

improved ventilators.

(d) Leave doors open between

compartments.

2. Help yourself tips

(a) Do not wash crockery last thing at

night, it creates more moisture in the
air.