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TABLE OF CONTENTS

SYSTEM……………………………........….…..

Warning……..……………........……....

Description…….…………........……..

Prior to Operation……………………

OPERATION…………………........……………

Main Components.........................

Mechanical...........................

Electrical..............................

Operating System.........................

Extending Slideout ...........…

Retracting Slideout ..........…

Manual Operation....…...……

Preventative Maintenance….........

SERVICE………………………..…........………

Troubleshooting............................

Slideout Adjustment Chart...….....

Adjustment Instructions...............

Chart....................................

Motor……….........……….........

Ordering Parts...............................

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SYSTEM

WARNING

FAILURE TO ACT IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE FOLLOWING MAY
RESULT IN SERIOUS PERSONAL INJURY OR DEATH.

The Lippert 2 x 3 Slideout System is intended for the sole purpose
of extending and retracting the slideout room. Its function
should not be used for any other purpose or reason than 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 personal injury or even death.

Before actuating the system, please keep these things in mind:

1.1.

1. Parking locations should be clear of obstructions that may

1.1.
cause damage when the slideout room is actuated.

2.2.

2. Be sure all persons are clear of the coach prior to the

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slideout room actuation.

3.3.

3. Keep hands and other body parts away from slideout

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mechanisms during actuation. Severe injury or death may
result.

4.4.

4. To optimize slideout actuation, park coach on solid and level

4.4.
ground.

DESCRIPTION

The Lippert 2 x 3 Slideout System is a rack and pinion style slide system.
Utilizing a bi-directional electric motor to actuate the drive shaft, the slideout
room is extended and retracted from the same source. The actuator has a built­in automatic clutching feature. The Lippert 2 x 3 Slideout System is designed as
a negative or positive ground system.

The Lippert 2 x 3 Slideout System is mounted into the frame and allows the floor
of the slideout room, in the fully extended position, to be flush with the floor of the
unit, in some circumstances.

There are no serviceable parts within the electric motor. If the motor fails, it must
be replaced.

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Disassembly of the motor voids the warranty.

Mechanical portions of the slideout system are replaceable. Contact Lippert
Components, Inc. to obtain replacement parts.

WELD-ON 2 x 3 – see Fig. 1 page 5

The Lippert 2 x 3 Slideout System has three basic assemblies:

1. Outer Rail – Angled flange is welded to frame of coach. Flange runs

from approximately halfway forward of the inside end of the outer rail to
outer edge of Gear Drive Assembly.

2. Inner Rail - Inner Rail rides inside outer rail and is actuated by the rack

gear welded to the bottom of the rail and the pinion gear in the Gear
Drive Assembly. Mounting Plate on the outside end of the inner rail is
bolted to the slideout room and is slotted for room adjustment.

3. Gear Drive – Houses drive shaft and pinion gear. 12V DC motor

attaches to drive shaft to actuate system.

PRIOR TO OPERATION

Prior to operating the Lippert 2 x 3 Slideout System, follow these four (4)
guidelines:

1. Unit should be parked on the most level surface available.

The following are for Class A and C Units (Gas and Diesel):

2. The PARKING BRAKE must be engaged.

3. The unit’s transmission must be in NEUTRAL or PARK.

4. The unit’s ignition must be in the RUN position or the unit’s

engine must be running.

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MAIN COMPONENTS

MECHANICAL

Fig. 1

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ELECTRICAL

Motor - 12V DC

Gear Box

Fig. 2

Drive Shaft

Wall Switch

Fig. 3

Manual Override
Momentary Switch

12VDC Motor

Slideout Room Operation
Momentary Switch

Circuit Breaker – Supplied by OEM

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OPERATING SYSTEM

WARNING

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.

EXTENDING SLIDEOUT ROOM

1. Level Unit

2. Verify the battery is fully charged and hooked up to the electrical system.

3. Remove transit bars (if so equipped).

4. Press and hold the IN/OUT switch (Fig. 4B ) in the OUT position until room

is fully extended and stops moving.

5. Release switch, which will lock the room into position.

NOTE: Only hold OUT switch until room stops.

RETRACTING SLIDE-OUT ROOM

1. Verify the battery is fully charged and hooked up to the electrical system.

2. Press and hold the IN/OUT switch (Fig. 4A ) in the IN position until the

room is fully retracted and stops moving.

3. Release the switch. This will lock the room into position.

NOTE: Only hold IN switch until room stops.

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MANUAL OPERATION

Fig. 5-Manual Override Coupler

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WARNING!

Always disconnect battery from system prior to manually operating system. Failure
to disconnect battery can cause electricity to backfeed through the motor and
cause serious damage to the system as well as void the warranty.

1. Prior to Manual Operation, be sure slideout area is clear of any obstructions

that may impede the extention or retraction of the slideout room, including
transit bars.

2. Locate slideout mechanism under unit.

3. System is made up of left and right slideout arms or rails. In front wheel well,

locate the Manual Override Coupler (Fig. 5).

4. Fit a 15/16” socket and ratchet, open or closed end wrench or nut driver and

power drill over the Manual Operation Coupler.

5. A second person is required to be on the inside of the unit to push the

MANUAL OVERRIDE SWITCH (Fig. 3) The switch must be pushed up into the
on position and held during the entire process of manually moving the room.

6. When the slideout room has benn retracted or extended to the desired loca

tion, the MANUAL OVERRIDE SWITCH can be released. By releasing the
switch, the motor brake is reset to keep the slideout room in place.
NOTE: Remember to replace transit bars prior to moving the unit.

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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.

PREVENTATIVE MAINTENANCE

The Lippert 2 x 3 Slideout System has been designed to require very little
maintenance. To ensure the long life of your slideout system, read and follow
these few simple procedures.

WARNING

DO NOT WORK ON YOUR SLIDEOUT SYSTEM UNLESS THE BATTERY IS

DISCONNECTED.

FOLLOWING MAY RESULT IN SERIOUS PERSONAL INJURY OR DEATH.

• When the room is out, visually inspect the Inner and Outer Rail Assemblies.

Refer to Fig. 1 for location of inner rail assemblies. Check for excess build­up of dirt or other foreign material; remove any debris that may be present.

• If the system squeaks or makes any noises it is permissible to apply a coat

of lightweight oil to the drive shaft and roller areas but remove any excess oil
so dirt and debris do not build-up. DO NOT use grease.

FAILURE TO ACT IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE

IF YOU HAVE ANY PROBLEMS OR QUESTIONS CONSULT YOUR LOCAL

AUTHORIZED DEALER OR CALL LIPPERT AT:

[phone].

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SERVICE

TROUBLESHOOTING

The Lippert 2 x 3 Slideout System is only one of four inter-related slideout room
system components. These four components are as follows: chassis, slideout
room, coach and Lippert 2 x 3 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.

When something restricts room travel, system performances will be
unpredictable. It is very important that slide rails, inner and outer, be free of
contamination and allowed to travel freely the full distance. Ice or mud build-up
during travel is an example of some types of contamination that may occur.

When beginning to troubleshoot the system, make sure the battery is fully
charged, there are no visible signs of external damage to the actuator, motor or
rails and that the motor is wired properly and all connections are secure.

You can adjust room extension by modifying the position of the rack gear on the
inner rail to the spur gear on the gear assembly.

IF YOU HAVE ANY PROBLEMS OR QUESTIONS CONSULT YOUR LOCAL

AUTHORIZED DEALER OR CALL LIPPERT AT:

[phone].

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ROOM ADJUSTMENT DIAGRAM

Fig. 6b - Alignment Plate

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1/4-20 x 1 5/16

1/4-20

(NOT SHOWN)

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1/4-20 x 1 5/16

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DO NOT LOOSEN

1/4-20 x 1 5/16

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DO NOT LOOSEN

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Fig. 6a - Timing Adadpter

1/4-20 Nut (NOT SHOWN)

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INSTRUCTIONS FOR ADJUSTMENT OF ROOM.

The Lippert 2 x 3 Slideout System can be timed and fine-tuned for optimum
performance. In the event the travel of either side of this two-rail system should
be out of time, follow this process for re-timing the slide-out room.

Note: When addressing issues regarding your slide-out room, remember to
relay the information from the OUTSIDE of the coach. This note will help to
standardize the information needed to be relayed to a service station or technical
service at LCI.

Timing Adapter- (Fig. 6a)

1. Turn off engine. (Class A and C motorhomes; Gas or Diesel)

2. Disconnect battery or slide-out motor wire leads. (Only one of the motor

leads need be disconnected.)

3. Remove nut (Fig. 6a, #1) from bolt (Fig. 6a, #2).

4. Remove bolt from Timing Adapter. This frees the Timing Adapter from

the gear assembly drive shaft.

5. Rotate drive shaft towards outside of coach until the next set of holes on

the Timing Adapter line-up.

6. Return bolt to Timing Adapter assembly in new location.

7. Return nut to bolt and snug firmly.

8. Reconnect motor wire or battery

9. Draw room into coach.

10. Repeat process as needed.

Alignment Plate – (Fig. 6b)

1. Turn off engine. (Class A and C motorhomes; Gas or Diesel)

2. Disconnect battery or slide-out motor wire leads. (Only one of the motor

leads need be disconnected.)

3. Loosen both nuts (Fig. 6b, #4, not shown) from both bolts (Fig. 6, #3) on

Alignment Plate.

4. This allows for a free rotation of Alignment plate.

5. Rotate drive shaft towards inside of coach until room is in alignment from

right to left.

6. Tighten nuts on bolts on Alignment Plate assembly in new location.

7. Reconnect motor wire or battery

8. Draw room into coach.

9. Repeat process as needed.

During troubleshooting, remember, by changing, altering or adjusting one thing, it
may affect something else. Be sure any changes do not create a new problem.

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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.

PROBABLE CAUSE CORRECTIVE ACTION

Restriction or obstruction inside or outside of unit Check for and clear obstruction

Low battery voltage, blown fuse, defective wiring Check battery voltage and charge if needed

Excessive room drag Check that transit bars are removed

Motor turns, room does not move Gear key is broken or lost, replace gear

Broken gear on drive shaft Replace gear drive assembly

Broken gear in gearbox Replace motor/gearbox assembly

Bad motor or gearbox Replace motor/gearbox assembly

Low battery, poor ground, extremely low Charge battery, check ground wire
temperature

Room in bind Adjust to proper room setting

Incorrect height adjustment Check for proper room height

Low battery voltage, blown fuse, defective wiring Check battery voltage and charge if needed

Obstruction of room inside or outside Check for and remove any obstruction

Dirts or corrosion build up on mechanism Clean dirt or corrosion and coat

Teeth on gear drive broken or worn Replace gear drive assembly

Teeth on inner rail broken or worn Replace inner rail assembly

Notes:

If the slideout room will not retract there is a manual override that is located on the opposite the
motor on the gearbox. Once you have the room in the closed position take you unit to the closest

dealer. See pages 9-11 for Manual Override Instructions.

ROOM DOESN’T MOVE WHEN SWITCH IS PRESSED

Find and check fuse, replace if blown. Check
battery terminals and wiring. Look for loose
disconnected or corroded connectors.

POWER UNIT RUNS, ROOM DOES NOT MOVE

drive assembly

POWER UNIT RUNS, ROOM MOVES SLOWLY

ROOM STARTS TO MOVE AND STOPS

Find and check fuse, replace if blown. Check
battery terminals and wiring. Look for loose
disconnected or corroded connectors.

LIGHTLY with oil

ROOM CHATTERS DURING OPERATION

Switch related problems:

• If room moves opposite from what the switch plate indicates, reverse the

motor wires on the back of the switch. Wire size must be 10ga. min.

• If a gear is stripped, the entire gearbox must be replaced.

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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 15).
Wire size must be 10ga. Min.

WARNING! – HIGH VOLTAGE

• If a gear is stripped, the entire gearbox must be replaced.

• If the room does not seal fully, refer to page 13.

TROUBLESHOOTING – MOTOR

Before attempting to troubleshoot the Motor, make sure an adequate power
source is available. The unit batteries should be fully charged or the unit should
be plugged into to A/C service with batteries installed. Do not attempt to
troubleshoot the Motor without assuring a full 12V DC charge

The following tests require only a DC voltmeter (or DC test light) and a jumper
lead.

Step 1 - Attach voltmeter (or test light) leads to the negative and positive switch
terminals on back of wall switch (See Fig. 7). Does the meter indicate 12V DC?
If YES, see Step 2; if NO see Step 3.

Step 2 - If YES, at the motor, check the incoming leads to 12V DC (if necessary,
disconnect leads at wire splices). Does meter indicate 12V DC? If YES, Motor
needs to be replaced. The motor is not field serviceable. DO NOT ATTEMPT
TO REPAIR. If NO, Inspect all wires and connections between the wall switch
and the motor. Repair connections as necessary. Recheck as in Step 1.

Step 3 - If NO, Inspect all connections between battery and switch. Inspect 30A
Auto-reset Circuit Breaker (See Fig. 7 for location).
Recheck as above in Step 1.

Since there are no field serviceable parts in the motor of the Motor, electrical
troubleshooting and service is limited to replacing only those components as
previously outlined.

Thorough inspection of wiring and connections is the only other electrical service
that can be performed.

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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. Systems
that have been modified, adjusted, repaired or augmented by a party other
than an authorized service center may void any warranty claim with Lippert
Components, Inc.

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