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MODIFICATIONS

MAINTENANCE  Vehicle modifications                           ! WARNING: Under no circumstances use
             & non-standard parts
                                                             any abrasive cleaning agents or solvents on
             As the owner of a Swift Group Product,          the exterior. Do not wash your motorhome
             you are able to make any modifications          with a high pressure washer as these can
             you wish, either by yourself or through a       permanently damage the seals of your
             dealer, without affecting the Swift 3/6 Year    motorhome.Care should be taken as the
             Warranty.                                       silicon in some polishes can attack the
                                                             rubber used on the exterior for seals and
             However, please be aware that any issues,       gaskets.
             resulting directly or indirectly, from a
             modification or fitment of a non-standard      Acrylic Windows
             part, will not be covered by The Swift Group
             Warranty.                                      Wash windows carefully, as you would with
                                                            the paintwork of your car, do not scrub
             WD40 is not recommended for external           windows prior to removing surface dirt and film
             or internal use                                with a hose pipe - trapped dirt could
                                                            cause scratching.
             WD40 attacks paintwork and sealants.
                                                            Wash with a solution of warm soapy water,
             If a lubricant is required for Interior        windows can then be dried off with a leather.
             hinges, Sliding door tracks, Exterior
             door hinges, Plastic tracking etc. We          Small scratches can be removed, consult
             recommend “Ambersil 40+” this is read-         your dealer.
             ily available from most DIY/ Automotive
             spare part retailers                           Catches and stays do not require any special
                                                            attention or lubrication.

              Before carrying out any DIY work within the   Kon-Tiki Polyvision windows
              warranty period (3/6) years please check
              with your Swift Group dealer.                 It is possible, in weather where extremes
                                                            in temperatures occur between night and
             Motorhome exterior                             day, that customer will notice condensation
                                                            between the panes. The same phenomenon
             Plastic Panels (GRP/ABS)                       may also occur when washing your vehicle on
                                                            a hot day.

             These are used for front and rear panels and   The condensation should clear itself when
             roof in some cases sheet GRP is also used on   the ambient conditions return to normal and
             side walls.                                    the air between the panes dries. However, if
                                                            this is taking a longer time than required, the
             Cleaning                                       breathable plug (normally located in the top
                                                            corner of the window) can be removed, with
             For both aluminium panels and plastic panels.  a pin or sharp object, and replaced when the
                                                            panes are dry. Care should be taken when
             1. Wash the motorhome regularly with mild     doing this.
                detergent. Rinse with cold water and
                leather off.

             2. For better protection a similar coloured   Acrylic (Plastic) Window Cleaning

             good quality car wax may be applied.           The material used to produce most caravan

             For sealed areas a mild soap is the best way   and Motorhome windows is acrylic plastic.
             to clean without affecting the sealant.        While the acrylic used is very durable, it is
                                                            able to be scratched with relative ease and
             Acid or alkaline based cleaners or solvents    therefore, care must be taken when clearing
             should not be used.                            your vehicle not to use aggressive clearing

                                                            products. Equally, care should be taken when

                                                            using a drying cloth that it is clean and free

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