Operation Manual

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Add-on parts made of glass-fibre reinforced plastic (GRP) require a regular
follow-up treatment with a polisher. This way these parts will not turn yellow
and the sealing of the surface remains intact.
Treat rubber seals of doors and storage flaps with talc.
Treat locking cylinder of doors and storage flaps with graphite dust.
12.1.3 Windows of acrylic glass
Acrylic glass windows are delicate and require very careful handling.
12.1.4 Hot galvanized chassis
Salt deposits damage the hot galvanized chassis and can cause white rust.
But so-called white rust represent no defects. It is only a visual damage.
The most frequent causes for white rust are:
Abrasives and de-icing salts (e.g. when driving during winter months)
Condensation (e.g. by covering the vehicle with plastic foils or awning)
Humidity (e.g. by parking the vehicle in high grass, in puddles or sludge)
Cleaning agents (e.g. by cleaning with aggressive cleaning agents)
Snow (e.g. by standing too long in snow)
Defective ventilation (e.g. by covering with aprons in the floor area)
To avoid formation of white rust or to remove any existing white rust, Dethleffs
recommends the following method:
After driving in winter, rinse out the hot galvanized surfaces with clean
water.
If hot galvanized parts are affected by white rust, clean with a zinc cleaner
(e.g. Poligrat).
12.1.5 Underbody
The underbody of the vehicle is partly coated with an age-resistant underbody
protection. Should the underbody protection be damaged, repair immediately.
Do not treat areas coated with underbody protection with spray oil.
Never rub acrylic glass windows dry as dust particles might damage the
surface!
Only clean acrylic glass windows with plenty of warm water, some dish
washing liquid and a soft cloth.
Never use glass cleaning agents with chemical, abrasive or alcohol-con-
taining additives. Premature brittleness of the panes and associated cracks
may result from their use.
Avoid contact of cleansing agents used for the body (e.g. tar- or silicone-
removing agents) with acrylic glass.
Do not clean vehicle in car wash.
Do not attach stickers to the acrylic glass windows.
Having cleaned the vehicle rinse acrylic glass with sufficient clear water.
Treat rubber seals with glycerin.
An acrylic glass cleanser with antistatic effect is suitable for a follow-up
treatment. Small scratches can be treated with an acrylic glass polish.
These cleaning agents are available at the Dethleffs accessories shop.