CoverCraft Sunbrella Guide

Care & Use Instructions for Personal
Watercraft Covers made with Sunbrella®,
Ultra'tect™ or Glen-Tuf™ Ultra'tect™ Fabric
YournewPWCcoverismadewithoneofthefollowingfabrics:
Sunbrellaiswovenfrompolymeracrylicfiberswhichwillsufferminimalloss
of strength from exposure to heat, cold, moisture and blistering sun. This
marine-grade fabric will not rot or mildew in even the most humid climates.
Glen-Tuf is woven polypropylene and is very abrasion resistant. It is very
strong and treated to resist rot and mildew.
Ultra'tectcolorsaremixedwiththepolymersusedtomakethewovenfibers
soit'sveryfaderesistantandfinishedwithaDWR(durablewaterrepellency)
finishonbothsidestoprovideahighlevelofwaterresistance.
Covercraftcoversaredesignedtoprotectyourwatercraftfromdirt,dust,tree
leavesandsap, birddroppings,industrialpollutants,saltairand thebaking,
searingeffectsofthesun. Thecoverwillminimizedeteriorationofthefinish,
paintandupholsterytoprotectyourvaluableinvestment.
Rain and snow are usually harmless to a vehicle finish; the major damage
occursfrompollutantsintheairandultraviolet(sun)exposure. Thefabricsare
notwaterproofandwillnotkeepyourwatercraftdryinarainstorm. Thefabrics
are "breathable" and will allow any moisture, condensation, heat or vapors
underthecovertoevaporateandeasilyescapewithoutdamagingthefinish.
IMPORTANTWARNINGS-PLEASEREADBEFOREUSINGCOVER!
WarningForRecently-PaintedSurfaces: Useofacover onanyrecently-
paintedsurfacemaycausedamagetothatsurface! Ifyourwatercrafthasbeen
paintedwithinthelast6months,checkwiththepainteronthespecificsofhow
and when you can use this cover.
PersonalizedMarkingInstructions:Theapplicationoflargelettersand/or
numbersonthesideorfrontofthecoverisoneofthebestwaystoprotectyour
cover against theft. If you put markings on your cover, please note the
following:
-DONOTuseregularorspraypaint
-DONOT use laundry markers or "permanent" type magic markers
- DO NOT use any type of felt-tip pen or marker
The only acceptable type of marking paint is a permanent type t-shirt/fabric
paint. Thisisavailableinavarietyofcolorsatmostfabricandartsupplystores.
Followthemanufacturer'sinstructions. NOTE-Markersandregularpaintwill
notadhereto the fabric and can transfer their color onto the vehicle finish!
Sunbrella and Glen-Tuf are registered trademarks of Glen Raven Mills
Ultra'tect is a registered trademark of Covercraft Industries, Inc.
©Covercraft Ind. 2009 Printed in USA Form # 1176008 (r9-09)

INSTALLATION-WATERCRAFTCOVERS
The rear of the cover has the Covercraft logo and sewn-on red reflector.
Startatthefrontofthewatercraftandslidethecoveroverthenose,making
sure the cover is centered.
Movetothebackofthewatercraftandpullthecoverstraightback,overthe
bodyedgeusually foundabovethejetdrive. Itisatightfitand youmustpull
thecoversnuglyintoplace. Thistightfitpreventsflappingormovementwhile
towing.
NOTE: Ifthecoveris not tightenough,makethefollowing adjustments with
the cover off the watercraft,
1)Locatethe elastic bungee cord sewn into the hem -you'llfind the ends of
it at the hem opening at the front of the cover.
2)Pullthebungeecordout4 to 6 inches andtieanewknotpasttheoriginal
knot. DO NOT untie the original knot.
3)Refitthecover. Ifitisstillnottightenough,repeatstep2andmovetheknot
further up the cord.
IMPORTANT TOWING NOTE!
Therearetwo(2)tie-downloopsoneachsideofthecover. Thesemustbe
usedtokeep the cover in place while towing. Usenylonropeor asimilar
strap through the tie-down loops to securely pull the cover tight under the
watercraft. Fastenthetie-downropesafterthewatercraftisloadedonthe
trailer. DONOTuserubberorbungeetypecordsfortie-downs,astheycan
cause chafing of the watercraft body while trailering.
Watercraftcovershaveaflap for access to thefuelfillercap. This allows
youtorefuelthewatercraftwhileitisonthetrailer,intransit,withoutremoving
thecover. Takecarenottospillgasolineoroilonthecover-itisflammable
and will attract dirt and ruin the water repellency.
CLEANING&WASHINGINSTRUCTIONS
Theundersideofthecoverwillbecomedirtyfromcontactwiththewater-craft
andtheoutsidewill accumulatedust,dirtandroad grime. Usethefollowing
methodstocleanthecover:
1) Periodically shake the cover vigorously. It is easier to do this with two
people,oneon eachendofthe cover.
2)Washthecoverinalargetubautomaticwasher,foundatmostcommercial
laundromats,ormostfront-loadhomewashers. Avoidwasherswithcenter
agitatorsastheseputextrastressonthematerialduringthewashcycle. Use
1/4 cup of Simple Green® All Purpose Cleaner only (do not use soap or
detergent) Wash the cover using the "Normal" or "Permanent Press" cycle
inwarmwater. DONOTWASHINHOTWATER! Runthecoverthroughtwo
rinsecycles-itisimportantthatall thecleanerberemoved. Thecovercan
bedriedinanautomaticdryeronairorlowheat. Youmayalsodrythecover
by placing it over the watercraft or hanging on a line to air dry.
Sunbrella®, Ultra'tect™ & Glen-Tuf™ Cover Warranty
How Long is the Warranty?
Thiswarrantyisvalidtotheoriginalownerforfive(5)yearsfromdate
ofpurchaseforSunbrellafabricfour(4)yearsforUltra'tectfabricandthree(3)
yearsforGlen-Tuf.
What is Covered?
Workmanship: Covercraft will repair any defects in workmanship
(includingstitching)ofthecover. Ifwecannotrepairyourcover,wewillreplace
itwithout charge.
Fabric:Warrantycoverageprotectsagainstfabricbecomingunser-
viceable due to loss of strength resulting from normal exposure conditions
includingsunlight,mildew,rotand/oratmosphericchemicals. Covercraftwill
repairorreplacethe coverorspecificpanelsjudged tobeunusable.
What is NOT Covered?
Incontinuousoutdooruse,fadingoffabriccoloroccursnaturallyand
isnotcoveredby warranty.
How Long Must You Wait For Replacement?
Yourcoverwillberepairedorreplacedandshippedbacktoyou,freight
prepaid,withinthirty(30)daysofCovercraft'sreceiptofthecover.
How Can You Get Service?
Call Customer Service toll-free at [phone], for shipping
instructions. Hours are M-F from 8AM to 4:30PM CST. The cover must be
sent freight prepaid and insured, with a copy of the original sales receipt
showingthepurchasedate.
How Does The State Law Apply?
This warranty gives you specific legal rights and you may have
additional rights which vary from state to state.