CoverCraft WeatherShield HP Quick reference guide

Use and Care Instructions
Your new WeatherShield®HP cover is manufactured with a durable woven polyes-
ter base fabric solution dyed to help resist fading and, finished with a patented EPIC
by Nextec® process that uses heat and pressure to permanently encapsulate the
fibers to help shed moisture, dust, dirt, bird droppings, tree sap and grime. This high-
performance fabric provides outstanding protection against most natural elements
and can be used for storing vehicles outside, and indoors as well. It's light weight,
easy to handle, and compact to take up minimum storage space.
If your vehicle has an outside radio antenna which will not retract flush with
the vehicle body, you will have to provide an opening in the cover. We have
included a non-corrosive plastic grommet set for the antenna opening.
1) To make the most accurate antenna grommet opening remove the antenna and
install the cover on the vehicle, making sure it is properly aligned and positioned.
Using a sharp pencil, punch a hole through the fabric at the antenna location. Be
careful to avoid hitting the vehicle finish with the pencil. If the antenna is not easily
removed, see procedure #2.
2) Place the cover on the vehicle except for the fender or body panel where the
antenna is located. For example, if the antenna is located on the front passenger
side fender, roll or fold the cover away from the antenna and cover all the remaining
area of the vehicle. (Do not attempt to place the cover over the top of the antenna.)
Center the cover, align both seams with the roof edges and be sure the cover is
pulled down evenly over the front and rear bumpers. Carefully unfold the portion of
the cover that is next to the antenna and position it next to the base of the antenna.
Recheck the overall positioning of the cover to make sure it has not moved on the
vehicle. Make sure the cover lies flat over the hood and roof areas of the vehicle.
Mark the cover with the location of the antenna base and make a hole with a sharp
pencil.
Use sharp scissors to make the hole opening 3/4 inch in diameter and install the
grommet as shown in the diagram to the right. The outside grommet ring fit is very
tight. Place the cover on a CLEAN hard surface, position the the inside grommet
through the opening you made
and then secure the outside grom-
met snap-ring in place using a
rubber mallet. Do NOTuse ex-
cessive force or the ring can be
damaged. Do NOTinstall the
grommet with the cover on the
vehicle.
NOTE - Car covers are not designed for use when towing. Serious damage
can occur to the cover and the paint surface of the vehicle may also be
damaged. If you use a cover for towing, you do so at your own risk.
Form # 1320452 Px (2/10)
1 - Using a large commercial washer, wash the cover using 1/4 cup of Simple
Green All-Purpose Cleaner (small car covers can be easily washed in a home-
size washer). Put the cover in the washer and pour the cleaner in the tub after
it’s filled with warm water or, for some wall mounted commercial units pour it
directly in the machine, then put in the cover and start the machine. Use a
"gentle" cycle if available.
2 - Rinse the cover twice (2X) to remove all the cleaner.
3 - Dry using medium to high heat.
A cover may also be cleaned by turning it inside-out on the vehicle.
1 - Mix one ounce Simple Green All-Purpose Cleaner per quart of warm water.
2 - Spray or sponge onto cover.
3 - Rinse with plain water (until no suds) and allow to air dry (or use a dryer).
Simple Green is available in most world markets.
If you have any questions,
visit their web-site...www.australia.simplegreen.com
OPTIONAL LOCKING DEVICE
Your new cover is equipped with plastic (non-scratch) grommets, reinforced into the
bottom edge on both sides of the cover. A plastic-coated, steel cable with padlock
and keys is available to lock through the grommets and secure the cover to the
vehicle. Consult your dealer for availability.
An added theft deterrent is the application of large letters on the sides of the cover.
Print your name or license number on the cover to make it uninviting to a prospective
thief. (Note - see warning for use of ink and markers)
LIMITED FOUR (4) YEAR WARRANTY
WeatherShield®HP fabric covers are warranted for four (4) years from date of purchase to the
original purchaser. Save your receipt! Warranty coverage protects against defects in material
and workmanship, as well as the fabric becoming unserviceable during normal use. After
factory inspection, we will repair or replace the cover or specific panels judged to be unusable.
Warranty does not cover fading, which occurs naturally on all products used outdoors. This
fabric is not waterproof - it is breathable to allow moisture, condensation and heat to escape
from under the fabric.
To process your warranty claim, contact:
STORMCOVERS AUSTRALIA PTY LTD
UNIT 2 / 37 PREMIER CIRCUIT
WARANA
QLD - 4575 - AUSTRALIA
(61) [e-mail]
Keep your original invoice
as proof of purchase

IMPORTANT - When install-
ing the cover, remember to
place it over the antenna be-
fore putting the mirror pock-
ets over the mirrors.
INSTALLATION
Thefrontofthecoverismarked
with a pattern number and/or
logoand theword “front”to helpin positioningthecover onthe vehicle. Ifyour cover
is equipped with mirror pockets (most late-model custom-fit patterns only),it is very
important thatthemirrorpockets be placed over the side mirrors before the ends
of the cover are stretched over the front and rear bumpers. (see Figure "A")
Some vehicles have very sharp bumpers, hood ornaments, moldings, etc. We
recommend that you reinforce the inside of the cover at areas exposed to severe
abrasion, using cloth-reinforced duct tape or vinyl tape which may be purchased at
hardware, plumbing or automotive stores. This will help extend the use of your
cover.
REMOVAL
Use the following procedure to make it easier to remove and install the cover.
1) Release both ends of the cover from under the bumpers.
2) Fold up both sides onto the top of the vehicle into a long pile approximately 2 feet
(60 cm) wide (see Figure "B").
3)Start at the front of the vehicle and fold the cover in threefoot(1 meter) folds from
the front to the back (see Figure "C").
If you use the same procedure each time, you will find it only takes about a minute
to install or to remove the cover.
The elastic at each end of the cover will keep the cover in place under normal
conditions. Atie-down rope isalso included- secure it throughthe loops sewn into
the hem under the driver and passenger doors if needed. Use care in installing the
cover on a car which has just been driven to be sure the material does not come in
contact with hot exhaust pipes.
IMPORTANT WARNINGS - PLEASE READ BEFORE USING COVER!
WARNING TO OWNERS OF REPAINTED VEHICLES: Use of a cover on any
recently painted surface may cause damage to that surface! If your vehicle has
beenrepaintedcheckwiththepainterorbodyshoponthespecificsofhowandwhen
you can use this cover.
WARNING FOR USE IN HIGH WIND AREAS: When using this cover in high wind
areas (and for prolonged storage), use the loops and rope provided to securely pull
the cover tight under the center of the car. This should be done even if the optional
lock and cable is being used. The cover is not designed to replace a garage and
should be checked for flapping in high winds. If wind gets under the cover it can
cause it to work loose and come off the vehicle.
WARNING FOR FREEZING WEATHER: In very rare cases when a heavy
rainstorm is followed by an extreme temperature drop to below freezing, it is
possiblefor thecover tobecome frozento alayer of icecreated betweenthe vehicle
body and the cover. Do not attempt to remove the cover if this happens. If it is
necessary to remove the cover, we recommend pouring warm water over the
vehicle and slowly removing the cover, taking care to inspect the surfaces of both
the cover and the vehicle during the removal process. Stop immediately if you
encounter resistance - the ice has not been melted completely and you must pour
more warm water over the vehicle.
PERSONALIZED MARKING INSTRUCTIONS: The application of large letters
and/or numbers on the side or front of the cover showing the vehicle's license plate
or name(s) is one of the best methods for protecting your cover against theft. If you
choose to put identification markings on your cover, please note the following:
- DO NOT use regular or spray paint!
- DO NOT use laundry markers or “permanent” type Magic markers.
- DO NOT use any type of felt-tip pen or marker.
The only type of marking paint that is acceptable for use on cover material is a
permanent type fabric/T-shirt paint. This paint is readily available in a variety of
colors at most fabric and art supply stores. Follow the manufacturer's instructions.
Usea single coating of the fabric paintfor marking the outside of the coverwithyour
personalized markings.
WARNING - Markers and regular paint will not adhere to the fabric and can transfer
their color onto the vehicle finish.
HAZING OF WINDOWS AND PAINT: Airbornepollutants may be deposited on the
windows or paint while a vehicle is being driven or when parked uncovered. These
depositsmaybecomesmearedandcreateahazewhenthecoverisused. Thehaze
can be wiped off with a damp cloth or washed off with water.
CLEANING INSTRUCTIONS
Car cover fabric performance can be severely affected by dirt that builds up on and
withinthe material. It cancause the windshieldand paintto become dirtyand “fogged”
aswell as create “wicking” where it actually helps pullwater through the fabric, nullify-
ing any water resistant properties the fabric may have had. Cleaning your cover will
help to keep your vehicle clean and to increase the service life of the cover.
NEVER...Use fabric softener.
Figure "A"
Figure "B"
Figure "C"