Girard Awning Maintenance & Use

Girard Awning Maintenance & Use

Awnings keep us dry & cool
If you’ve ever sat out during a light rain, you know how enjoyable it is. Assuming, of course, there aren’t strong wind gusts and torrential rains, it can be extremely relaxing to sit out during the light rain listen to the sounds of nature. Plus, who wants to be cooped up inside the RV the whole camping trip? Keep in mind you might have to adjust the pitch of your awning and have that rain slope right off. 

If too much water collects on top of the fabric it may stretch the fabric causing it to wrinkle when retracting. Water damage to the fabric is not covered under the Girard warranty
The Girard awnings are equipped with wind sensors to try and protect themselves from wind damage however once they are triggered it takes approximately 60 seconds before it completely retracts.
Wind damage is not covered by the Girard warranty. 


Awning Maintenance

Cleaning Your Awning

Brush off surface dirt.
Hose down the fabric.
Prepare soap mixture in a clean bucket.
Dunk a clean, soft bristle brush into the mixture.
Use sweeping motions to clean the awning.
Allow soap to soak in and capture dirt.
Rinse thoroughly to remove all residues.
Note: Fabrics must be air dried only. Pressing, steaming or machine drying will shrink awning fabric.

Stain Solutions

Fruit stains: liquid detergent/ ammonia 3-6% water (per gallon)
Grease (automotive): volatile solvent (acetone)
Iron rust: oxalic or citric acids, water
Mildew: 1/2 C bleach + 1/4 C natural soap per gallon of water
Oil: liquid detergent, water
Paint (latex), wet: paint/ oil/ grease remover
Paint (latex), dry: paint/ oil/ grease remover
Tree sap: turpentine, liquid detergent

100% Acrylic Fabric Care Guidelines

~ Use only mild soap (no harsh chemicals or detergent)
~ Use only cold to lukewarm water (not hot water)
~ Air dry only (to prevent shrinkage and damage)

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