SOFA SLIDEOUT SYSTEM OPERATION AND SERVICE MANUAL
TABLE OF CONTENTS 2 SYSTEM…………………………………………………… Warning……………………………………….. Description…………………………………….. Prior to Operation…………………………… 3 3 3 4 OPERATION……………………………………………… Main Components…………………………… Mechanical……………………………….. Electrical………………………………….. Operating System….……………………….. Extending Slideout Room……………. Retracting Slideout Room…………… Manual Operation………………………. Preventative Maintenance……………….. Electrical Maintenance………………. Mechanical Maintenance…………… 5 5 5 6 7 7 7 8 11 11 12 SERVICE…………………………………………………..
SYSTEM WARNING FAILURE TO ACT IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE FOLLOWING MAY RESULT IN SERIOUS PERSONAL INJURY OR DEATH. The Lippert Sofa Slideout System is intended for the sole purpose of extending and retracting the slideout room. It’s function should not be used for any other purpose or reason and to actuate the slideout room. To use the system for any reason other than what it is designed for may result in damage to the coach and/or cause serious injury or even death.
PRIOR TO OPERATION Prior to operating the Lippert Sofa Slideout System, follow these four (4) guidelines: 1. 2. 3. 4. 4 Coach should be parked on the most level surface available. The PARKING BRAKE must be engaged. The coach’s transmission must be in NEUTRAL or PARK. The coach’s ignition must be in the RUN position or the coach’s engine must be running.
OPERATION MAIN COMPONENTS MECHANICAL Fig.
ELECTRICAL Power Unit – Motor and Gearbox Assembly Gearbox 12V DC Motor Fig. 2 Actuator Wall Switch Switch Plate “IN” Slideout Operation Bi-directional Rocker Switch “OUT” Slideout Operation Fig.
OPERATING SYSTEM WARNING FAILURE TO ACT IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE FOLLOWING MAY RESULT IN SERIOUS PERSONAL INJURY OR DEATH. ALWAYS MAKE SURE THAT THE SLIDEOUT ROOM PATH IS CLEAR OF PEOPLE AND OBJECTS BEFORE AND DURING OPERATION OF THE SLIDEOUT ROOM. ALWAYS KEEP AWAY FROM THE SLIDE RAILS WHEN THE ROOM IS BEING OPERATED. THE GEAR ASSEMBLY MAY PINCH OR CATCH ON LOOSE CLOTHING CAUSING PERSONAL INJURY. INSTALL TRANSIT BARS (IF SO EQUIPPED) ON THE SLIDEOUT ROOM DURING STORAGE AND TRANSPORTATION.
C B Fig. 5 - Slideout Switch and Switch Plate MANUAL OPERATION The ABF-24-711-18:1 is equipped with a backup auxiliary power (BAP) system that allows you to extend or retract a room if the rooms do not move when switch is pushed. Check the troubleshooting guide on pages 10-13 for possible solutions before using the backup auxiliary system. WARNING! Always disconnect battery from system prior to manually operating system.
WARNING! The gears can be stripped out if the room is manually retracted/extended to it’s fullest extent and the operator continues to rotate manual override. Any damage due to misuse of the Manual Override feature will disqualify any and all claims to the Limited Warranty. Fig. 7 3. Disconnect the motor wire. Note: Only one lead needs to be disconnected.
Fig. 9 5. Using a 5/8 in wrench or socket/ratchet combination, rotate the shaft in the clockwise to extend slideout room. Note - Once the room has reached its fully extended/retracted position, apply pressure to the wrench to firmly set the room. The worm gear in the gear box will prevent the room from drifting in or out. ELECTRICAL SYSTEM MAINTENANCE For optimum performance, slide-out system requires full battery current and voltage. The battery must be maintained at full capacity.
MECHANICAL MAINTENANCE Although the system is designed to be almost maintenance free, inspect the slideout for any visible signs of external damage after and before movement of the room. Remember to inspect inside the coach as well as the slideout system outside the coach. Note: For long-term storage: It is recommended that the room be closed (retracted). • • When the room is out, visually inspect the Slide Floor and Drive Box Assemblies. Refer to Fig. 1 for location of rail assemblies.
SERVICE TROUBLESHOOTING The Lippert Sofa Slideout System is only one of four inter-related slideout soom system components. These four components are as follows: chassis, slideout room coach and Lippert Sofa Slideout System. Each one needs to function correctly with the others or misalignment problems will occur. Every coach has it’s own personality and what may work to fix one coach may not work on another even if the symptoms appear to be the same.
TROUBLESHOOTING CHART The folowing troubleshooting chart outlines some common problems, their causes and possible corrective actions. When reference is made to a “Power Unit,” the term includes the motor and the actuator as a complete unit. All Power Units are shipped from the factory with a serial number and date code, which should be given to the service technician when asking for assistance.
Switch related problems: • If room moves opposite from what the switch plate indicates, reverse the motor wires on the back of the switch (refer to the wiring diagram page 12). Wire size must be 10ga. Min. • If a gear is stripped, the entire gearbox must be replaced. • If the room does not seal fully, refer to page 11. TROUBLESHOOTING – POWER UNIT Before attempting to troubleshoot the PowerUnit, make sure an adequate power source is available.
- MOTOR BLACK RED 10 GA WIRE MINIMUM RED GREEN MOTOR MOTOR OUT IN SWITCH CAUTION! HIGH VOLTAGE BATTERY (-) WHITE BATTERY (+) BLACK BATTERY (-) WHITE Fig.
ORDERING PARTS To assist the customer service when ordering parts, please provide the following information: 1. Your Name 2. Company Name 3. Phone Number 4. Shipping Address 5. Billing Address 6. Purchase Order Number 7. Coach A. Serial # and/or VIN # B. Make C. Model 8. Part Number 9. Description 10. Quantity Please take your coach to an authorized service center for repairs.
