15 - Slide-Outs

The slide-outs are designed to provide additional living space during site set-up.

The slide-outs are operated by a 12-volt DC electric motor driven rack andpinion drive. DC power is supplied to the slide-out units from the DCdistribution panel through a series of relays. A lighted control switch controlsthe relays, and connects the controller switches. The control switch changesthe polarity to the motor depending on which slide-out direction is selected.To prevent motor overload, limit switches stop the slide-out in either thefully extended or fully retracted position.

Slide-Out OperationBefore operating the slide-out units, make sure the motorhome is fairly level.If the motorhome is not reasonably level, damage to the slide-out, themotorhome and/or the slide-out mechanism could result. Piers or supportsare not necessary under the slide-out when extended.

AI WARNING I Before extending or retracting the slide-out, stand clear ofits path. Before extending a slide-out, make sure the exteriorarea is clear. Never drive with a slide-out unit extended.

Electric Operationi. Be sure the batteries are fully charged.

2. Close all cabinet doors and drawers.

3. Before extending, be sure the area outside the motorhome is clear.

4. When retracting, be sure the interior is clean and clear of furniture, clothing, etc.Move any furniture or other items which may be in the path of the slide-out unit. Ifthe outside of the slide-out is wet, wipe it dry before retracting. Be sure to wipeoff the bottom of the slide-out to protect the carpet.

5. Set the 5/0 SHUTOFF switch to ON.

6. Press and hold the slide-out room switch to either IN or OUT until the slide-out iscompletely extended or retracted. Release the switch as soon as the room is flushto the outer wall.

NOTE: As the slide-out room retracts, it will seal at the top first. When the front andrear sides of the rOOIT1 seals, the leading edge of the rOOIT1 \>ViIIlift up. This Is

normal and provides a good seal.

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Living Room Slideout Manual Operation

If the electrical operation of the living room slide-out fails, it can be operatedmanually. The slide-out drive motor incorporates an electric brakemechanism that must be removed before the motor shaft can be turned. Donot attempt to turn the slide-out motor shaft without removing themotor brake.

To manually extend/retract the living room slide-out:

1. Open the storage compartment behind the LP gas compartment, item 32 onpage 03-2.

2. Disconnect the slideout motor power wires at the connector. On some units, ablack ASS cover is attached to the top of the compartment. Remove the attachingscrews and remove this cover.

Slideout motor cover

Slideout motor powerconnector

Slideout shaft

Slideout motor

Cutting underbelly

3. Locate the slide-out motor. The motor brake mechanism is located on the forwardend of the slideout motor. On some units, a small section of the underbellymaterial must be cut out to gain access to the motor brake, With a utility Knife,carefully cut away only enough material to allow access.

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4. The motor brake assembly is attached to the motor with four Philips-head screws.Use a small ratcheting screwdriver tool as shown to remove the screws. Becauseof the clearance inside the compartment, you may not be able to break thescrews loose with a normal screwdriver. Set the screws aside and remove thebrake assembly from the end of the motor shaft.

Slideout brake assembly(shown with motor not installed)

Ratcheting screwdriver

5. With an adjustable, long-handled wrench, turn the square slide shaft as requiredto retract or extend the room. Note that many strokes of the wrench will berequired to fully extend or retract the slide-out.

!? When the slide-out is postioned as desired, replace the brake assembly. Note thatthe brake has a slot that must be aligned on the motor shaft. Be sure that nowires are pinched under the brake mounting flange. Tighten screws securely. DONOT LEAVETHE BRAKEASSEMBLYOFFTHE MOTOR.The slideout will move if thebrake is not reattached. The power wires can be left disconnected.

6. Have the problem corrected as soon as possible.

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For the bedroom slide-out:

1. Open both the leveling system hydraulic control compartment, item 18 on page03-2, and the slide-out shaft access door, item 19 on page 03-2.

2. In the hydraulic compartment, locate the slide-out motor control wires in the wireloom. Remove the wire loom over the motor control wires. The two 22 ga. blackwires in this bundle are the motor brake control wires. These wires mustdisconnected and the ends going to the motor must be connected to i2-volt DCpower and ground. You do not have to worry about potarlty.

3. The motor drive shaft is accessible through the shaft access door. Turn the motorshaft with the 5/8", l/2"-drive socket and long-handled, 1/2"-drive ratchet asrequired to retract or extend the room.

4. When the slide-out is postioned as desired, remove the ratchet and socket.Disconnect the 12-volt DC source. The wires can be left disconnected.

5. Have the problem corrected as soon as possible.

SPECIAL NOTE: If the coach batteries [chassis batteries] aredead or disconnected, use jumper cables from the chassis[coach] batteries to supply enough power to disengage theslide-out brakes. If both coach and chassis batteries are dead,jumper from another 12-volt DC source to the coach [chassis]battery. If a 12-volt DC source is available, even though it does

. not have the capacity to start the coach engine or operate12-volt DC equipment in the coach, it may be used todisengage the slide-out motor brakes. The polarity of theconnGction to thG small blaok wires doesn't matter.

AI WARNING IWear heavy gloves when using theratchet to move the slide-out. Some

sharp edges of steel framecomponents are located very close tothe slide-out motor. When using theratchet to move the slide-out, yourhand will be very close to these sharpedge:>, and if the ralchel ur yuur hand

slips, you may be injured.

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