atwood Levelegs System User Manual
LITERATURE NUMBER
MPD 66385
LEVELEGS™ SYSTEM
9
•Installation •Operation •Maintenance
FOR TOWABLE RV’S
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SAFETY ALERT SYMBOLS
Safety Symbols alerting you to potential personal safety hazards. Obey all safety
messages following these symbols.
WARNING CAUTION
avoid possible avoid possible
injury or death injury and/or property damage
FOR YOUR SAFETY READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS
BEFORE INSTALLATION AND OPERATION
Installer: Provide these instructions to the consumer.
Consumer: Keep documents for future reference.
Atwood Levelegs™ Levelers are intended for use on recreational vehicles, motorhomes and trailers.
WARNING
VEHICLE CAN MOVE OR COLLAPSE
• Never exceed the rated capacity of the leveler as stated on its label.
• Levelers are not designed to be used as jacks. Do not use levelers to
lift the vehicle during tire changes, axle work or other servicing. The
tires must stay on the ground.
INSTALLATION
LEVELER LEG
1. Prior to installation, retract the levelers so the foot pads are within
1/2˝ to 1˝ from the end of the outer housing (FIG 1-F).
2. Position Leveler leg frame bracket (FIG 1-C & 4-C) vertically on frame
so that there is 8-9˝ minimum of ground clearance (4A-B) for a fully
retracted leg when the RV is loaded to its maximum GVWR. Leveler
legs may be mounted on inside or outside of frame and require corresponding Cross Brace Kit.
3. Weld frame bracket using two (2) 5/16˝ welds as shown (
Place leveler leg into mounting bracket with tabs up against bottom
edge of mounting strap (
3/8˝ carriage bolts, 3/8˝ washers and 3/8˝ nuts (FIG 6-B). Torque both
bolts to 20 ft. lbs.
4. Repeat steps 1-3 for opposite leveler leg keeping the mounting positions
approximately the same distance behind axle.
5. Cross brace attachment - Attach top cross brace brackets (
each jack under the tab on the jack using 3/8
nuts and torque to 20 ft-lbs. Have top cross brace bracket openings facing opposite directions, one forward and one rearward. Attach each
cross brace tube to each attached bracket using the 5/16
FIG 6-D). Do not tighten the bolts and nuts. Let the other ends of
nuts (
the tubes rest on the foot of the opposite jack. Put 5/16
center of cross brace tubes and put the nut on the bolt, but do not tighten. Place lower cross brace bracket (
direction as the top cross brace bracket that is on the jack. Slide the
lower bracket up and attach the cross brace tube end (
cross brace bracket with 5/16-18 bolts and nuts. Put 3/8
and nuts on cross brace brackets and tighten to 20 ft-lbs. Insure lower
brackets do not prevent jack from fully retracting. Tighten all 5/16
nuts to 12 ft-lbs.
FIG 6-A) and bolt into place using 2 sets of
˝ carriage bolts and 3/8˝
FIG 6-E) on jack facing the opposite
FIG 5-A).
FIG 6-C) to
˝-18 bolts and
˝-18 bolt through
FIG 6-F) to the
˝ carriage bolts
˝-18
CONTROLS
WARNING
EXPLOSION
• Controller is not ignition protected. DO NOT install in areas that
require ignition protected devices (such as battery or propane tank
storage compartments).
1. Install Auto Position Control Module (FIG 2-A) in clean, interior area pro-
tected from moisture and loose materials. Control module must be
mounted face up within 10° of level and with Forward Arrow pointing toward the front of the RV. Fasten solidly to surface using corner
holes and appropriate hardware. Failure to do so will affect function.
2. Position Auto Position Key Pad and Activation Switch in clean, interior
box at front of RV with access from side of RV (preferably road side).
Keypad and switch should be protected from moisture and loose
materials (
3. Provide cutouts for the Key Pad and Activation Switch as shown
FIG 7). Note: Reference Key Pad when making cut-out; there is a
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tight clearance.
4. Use corner holes on both Key Pad and Activation Switch to fasten
to surface using appropriate hardware.
5. Make connections of Activation Switch wiring harness to Key Pad
and Control Module (
safe area and wire tied appropriately.
6. Attach hooking/unhooking procedure label near key pad.
POWER CONNECTIONS (FIG 10)
A - Driver Front Landing Leg F - Red (-) Motor Gear Box Lead
B - Passngr Front Landing Leg G - Yellow (+) Motor Gear Box Lead
C - Driver Rear Leveler H,J,K - Control Pad Wire Harness
D - Passenger Rear Leveler P - Female Connector
E - 125 Resetable Circuit Q - Male Connector
CONTROL MODULE
1. Connect the controller to the chassis 12 VDC battery through the
2. Connect the controller to the battery through 2 AWG wire (FIG 10-N).
3. Terminate
4. Attach ring terminal to controller with following components:
Note: Torque nut (FIG 9-E) to 20-25 in-lbs.
Control Module to Levelers and Landing Gear
1. Use wiring harness kit 66386.
2. Run longer motor wires (
FIG 8).
FIG 10-J & K). Wiring harness must be run in
Breaker for 2 AWG
battery wire
manual reset circuit breaker or fuse (
2 AWG 1/4˝ ID ring terminal (FIG 9-B)
each rear leveler leg back to control module. Plug sealed Delphi
connector into motor connector. At control module end cut wires
to desired length, strip wires back about 3/8˝ , and crimp to
appropriate butt connector on Molex®connector marked R (rear)
FIG 3-A) and matching wire colors. Plug into control module con-
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nection marked rear (FIG 10-S).
2 AWG wire (FIG 9-A) power wire to controller through a
• #10 conductive washer FIG 9-C
• #10 lock conductive washer FIG 9-D
• 10-32 conductive nut FIG 9-E
FIG 3-E) (connector at motor end) from
FIG 3-G).
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3. Run shorter wires (FIG 3-C & D) (butt connector at motor end) from
each of the front Direct Drive Landing Gear to control module.
Crimp opposite color wires to motor wires, red to yellow and yellow to red. At control module end cut wires to desired length,
strip wires back about 3/8˝ and crimp to appropriate butt connector on molex connector marked F (front) (
FIG 3-B) and matching
wire colors. Plug into control module connection marked front
(FIG10-R).
PREDELIVERY PREPARATION
Exit Error Mode State
Levelers are shipped in The Error Mode State. To take controls out of
the error mode state, complete an All Retract by following these steps.
1. Ensure slideout rooms are fully retracted (in their inboard position) and the RV is supported other than on Levelers.
2. Switch Activation Switch to ON position (
FIG 8-A). Press the ON
button (FIG 8-B) to turn unit on, Green LED’S should light up
under ON button.
3. Press and hold the RET/ALL buttons (
FIG 8-G&H) for 2-3 sec-
onds until the levelers begin to retract. The levelers will retract
to their fully retracted position, when completed the leveler
lights will all go to solid red (
FIG 8-L).
Manually Position RV to Level
Note: If the RV is already in desired level position, then skip down
to To Set Auto Position.
1. Park the RV on a reasonably level site. Check for rocks, holes or
other obstructions. Warn all persons to stand clear of vehicle.
2. Do not extend the slideouts until RV is level.
3. Press EXT/ALL/FRONT to extend the front Landing Gear to the
ground (
FIG 8-J,G,C). Front position LED’s will go to blinking
green when completed and the Wait LED will light while in process.
4. Press EXT/ALL/REAR to extend the rear levelers to the ground
FIG 8-J,G,F). Rear position leds will go to blinking green when
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completed and the Wait LED will light while in process.
5. Press and hold EXT (or RET) (FIG 8-H,J) and position button
(DRIVER, PASS, FRONT or REAR) (
FIG 8-C,D,E,F) to bring RV to
desired position. Levelers always work in pairs.
To Set Auto position
1. Ensure RV is in the position you want. If not, then see Manually
Position RV to Level.
2. Ensure the Activation Switch is ON (
FIG 8-A).
3. Press ON button (FIG 8-B) turning the unit off. All LED’s will go off.
4. Press EXT button (5) times (
FIG 8-J).
5. Press RET button (5) times (FIG 8-H).
6. Unit will respond by blinking all leds slowly.
7. Press the ALL button (3) times (FIG 8-G) and leds will stop blinking.
8. Press RET/REAR to retract rear levelers (
FIG 8-H,F). Wait until
rear leveler leds go solid green.
9. Press RET/FRONT to retract front landing gear (FIG 8-H,C). Be
sure the RV is supported or hooked up to Tow Vehicle and wait
until front leveler LED’s go solid green.
Final Preparation
1. Wipe off any excess fluid from the top of the foot before delivery.
2. Run through Unhooking From Tow Vehicle and Leveling RV and
Hooking Up to Tow Vehicle to insure proper operation.
3. Check that the Activation Switch is in the OFF position (
FIG 8-A).
This will keep the system from draining the battery.
OPERATION
CAUTION
PERSONAL INJURY
• Stand clear of the vehicle.
Unhooking From Tow Vehicle and Leveling RV
1. Park RV on a reasonably level site with solid ground. Check for
rocks, holes or other obstructions at leveler positions. Chock RV
wheels and warn all persons to stand clear of RV and Tow Vehicle.
2. Do not extend the slideouts until RV is leveled.
3. Switch Activation Switch to ON (
FIG 8-A)
4. Press ON to turn key pad on (FIG 8-B). LED will light ON button.
5. Press EXT/ALL/FRONT (FIG 8-J,G,C) to auto extend landing gear to
ground. LED’s for front levelers will be blinking green to indicate
landing gear is down.
6. Press and hold EXT/FRONT (
FIG 8-J,C) or RET/FRONT (FIG 8-H,C) to
get King-pin/Gooseneck into preferred hitch detachment position.
7. Detach trailer lights, harness and hitch using manufacturer’s suggested procedure. Move tow vehicle to safe position clear of RV.
8. Press AUTO (
FIG 8-K) to extend rear levelers and auto-position RV.
Process will take 2-3 minutes and wait LED will be lit. All leveler
LED’s will blink green when process complete.
9. Press the ON (
Activation Switch OFF (
FIG 8-B) button to turn key pad off and switch the
FIG 8-A) to minimize battery usage.
These controls have the following features to facilitate leveling:
• TO MAXIMIZE AVAILABLE LEVELER STROKE During the initial activation of
a pair of levelers following the
seconds the first pair of levelers extend, the opposite pair of levelers
will retract for two (2) seconds. This process will repeat for the first 60
continuous seconds of extension of first pair of levelers.
• FULL EXTENSION If a leveler is fully extended, its corresponding LED
will indicate this and further operation of that pair of levelers in the
extend direction is prevented. If the switch is held on, the second leveler of the pair will operate with its alternate pair partner leveler. (i.e.,
if the front two levelers are extending and the left front leveler
becomes fully extended, the right front leveler will continue to operate
and the right rear leveler will start to extend.) This is to keep the
frame from twisting.
• LOAD COMPENSATION If one leveler becomes disproportionally more
loaded than its pair partner, power will shut off to the first leveler. The
second leveler will continue to operate until the load is more balanced between the pair of levelers. Power to the first leveler will then
resume.
Hooking Up to Tow Vehicle / Retraction of Levelers
1. Have all slideout rooms retracted (in their inboard position) and
warn all persons to stand clear of RV.
2. Switch Activation Switch to ON (
3. Press ON to turn key pad on (FIG 8-B). LED will light ON button.
4. Press RET/REAR (FIG 8-H,F) to auto retract the rear levelers. LED’s
for rear levelers will go to solid green to indicate levelers are fully
retracted. A quick visual inspection should be done to check leveler
ground clearance is proper for safe towing.
5. Press and hold EXT/FRONT or RET/FRONT (
king-pin/gooseneck to proper hitch connection height.
6. Follow hitch manufacturer’s hook-up procedure to tow vehicle and
connect trailer lights harness.
7. Once RV is safely connected to tow vehicle, press RET/FRONT (FIG
7-A,C) to auto retract landing gear. LED’s will go to solid green to
indicate landing gear is fully retracted. A quick visual check of landing gear ground clearance should be done to insure safe towing.
8. Press ON button to turn power off and switch Activation Switch to
FIG 8-A).
OFF (
9. Remove Chocks before towing.
Emergency Stop
Leveler extension or retraction in any auto function mode can be
stopped by pressing any button on the key pad. The controller will reenter most functions after an emergency stop. If not, retract all levelers and begin function from that point.
ALL extend activation, for every six (6)
FIG 8-A).
FIG 8-J,H,C) to position
WARNING
VEHICLE CAN TIP
• Soft/spongy ground may allow levelers to sink. Levelers must be on
firm solid and resonably level ground or surface prior to operation.
• Insure area below and around leveler is clear of obstructions.
•
Do not place blocks under the leveler for additional ground clearance.
CAUTION
PRODUCT DAMAGE
• Do not move vehicle until levelers and landing legs are fully retracted.
• Damage can occur to levelers, coach and surrounding property if the
levelers are not fully retracted prior to vehicle being moved.
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