IMPORTANT MAINTENANCE INFORMATION FOR ANY PRODUCT INSTALLED WITH MOVING/WEARING PARTS
Wearing parts require periodic lubrication. We recommend a SILICONE spray (aerosol can) which will lubricate sufficiently without sticky, oily residue. Recommended for Ziptrak and Ezip side tracks and channels, window awning guide arms along with curtain tracks and cord pulleys. Regular (once every six months) lubrication will prolong the use of the product and keep it running smoothly day in day out.
MAINTENANCE instructions
- Rinse PVC with fresh water to remove loose dirt and debris, spray with hose or bucket only, DO NOT use high pressure washer.
- PVC should be wiped with damp micro fibre cloth to remove additional grime
- We recommend cleaning PVC with the following PVC Cleaner: VuPlex®, (this can be purchased from Bunnings)
- Clean as per instructions on bottle/can.
- Allow PVC to dry completely before retracting Awning
- Rinse Fabric with fresh water to remove loose dirt and debris, spray with hose or bucket only, DO NOT use high pressure washer
- Prepare a mixture of cold to lukewarm water (do not exceed 38°C) and mild liquid soap. (such as laundry detergent)
- Rub in mixture with a soft brush and allow the mixture to thoroughly soak into the fabric.
- Rinse well with water.
- Allow Fabric to dry completely before retracting Awning
- Clean and lubricate
- Rinse Spline during the fabric cleaning process
- A soft bristle brush can be used to remove dirt and debris caught in the tracking
- Allow Spline to dry completely
- Apply ‘food grade’Silicon Spray (such as Helmar® H4000 Silicon Spray) onto the spline, aiming the applicator into the groove that retains the Ziptrak or Ezips Spline. *It is intended that the powder coated aluminium channel is coated with silicon spray during this step.
- Both inside and outside should be cleaned and lubricated
- ONLY SILICON SPRAY should be used as the lubricant. Other oil-based lubricants (such and WD-40® and RP7®) will damage the spline and void the warranty.
- Silicon Spray can be purchased from Bunnings
This process should occur at least once in your applicable Maintenance Interval.
- Carefully remove any loose surface deposits with a wet sponge.
- Use a soft brush (non-abrasive) and a dilute solution of a mild detergent, e.g., pH-neutral liquid hand dishwashing detergent in warm water
- DO NOT use solvents to remove dust, salt and other deposits.
- Ensure you thoroughly rinse the surfaces with clean fresh water after cleaning to remove all residues.
This process should occur at least once in your applicable Maintenance Interval.
- Carefully remove any spiders’ webs and dirt with a soft DRY brush.
- Carefully remove any surface deposits with a soft damp cloth.
- Motors should never get WET or be exposed to excess moisture.
