Lippert Components Above Floor Slideout System User Manual

ABOVE FLOOR SLIDEOUT SYSTEM

OPERATION AND SERVICE MANUAL

Table of Contents

SYSTEM............................................................................. 3

Description................................................................ 3

Prior to Operation..................................................... 3

OPERATION............................................................................. 4

Main Components.................................................... 4

Mechanical.............................................................. 4

Electrical..................................................................... 5

Operating System..................................................... 6

Extending Slideout................................................ 6

Retracting Slideout............................................... 6

Manual Operation............................................. 7

Preventative Maintenance.............................................. 8

Electrical Maintenance.......................................... 8

Mechanical Maintenance........................................ 8

SERVICE.................................................................................... 9

Troubleshooting............................................................. 10

Chart....................................................................... 10

Motor Unit.............................................................. 11

Ordering Parts................................................................ 11

Room Adjustment....................................................... 12

Wiring the System.......................................................... 12

SYSTEM

WARNING

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

The Lippert Above Floor 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 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 injury or even death.

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

1. Parking locations should be clear of obstructions that may
cause damage when the slideout room is actuated.

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

3. Keep hands and other body parts away from slideout
mechanisms during actuation. Severe injury or death may
result.

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

DESCRIPTION

The Lippert Above Floor 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 braking feature. The Lippert Above Floor Slideout System is
designed as a negative or positive ground system.

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

Disassembly of the motor voids the warranty.

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

PRIOR TO OPERATION

Prior to operating the Lippert Above Floor Slideout System, follow these four (4)
guidelines:

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

2. The PARKING BRAKE must be engaged.

3. The coach’s transmission must be in PARK.

4. The coach’s ignition must be in the ON or RUN position or the coach’s
engine must be running. (Class A and C only; Gas and Diesel)

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MAIN COMPONENTS

MECHANICAL

OPERATION

Fig. 1

1 HEAD ASSEMBLY 2

2 RAIL 2

3 MOUNTING ANGLE 2

4 DRVIE SHAFT - INNER 2

5 DRIVE SHAFT - OUTER 2

6 MOTOR 1

7 MOTOR MOUNT 1

8 ADJUSTMENT COUPLER 1

9 SEAL 2

10 DRIVE BOX 2

NO. DESCRIPTION QTY

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11 STOP ADJUSTMENT ASSEMBLY 2

ELECTRICAL

Power Unit – Motor and Gearbox Assembly

Fig. 2

Wall Switch

12VDC MOTOR

GEAR BOX

MANUAL OVERRIDE

A

C

Fig. 3

B

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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.

KEEP STORED ITEMS IN COMPARTMENT CLEAR OF SLIDEOUT MOTOR,
MECHANISMS AND WIRING TO PREVENT INTERFERENCE OF SLIDEOUT
OPERATION.

INSTALL TRANSIT BARS (IF SO EQUIPPED) ON THE SLIDEOUT ROOM
DURING STORAGE AND TRANSPORTATION.

THE FAMILY OF LIPPERT ABOVE FLOOR SOFA SLIDE SYSTEMS IS
CONTROLLED BY A SWITCH MOUNTED ON THE COACH WALL, NORMALLY
LOCATED CLOSE TO THE ENTRY DOOR.

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. 3 B ) 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. 3 C ) 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.

4. Install the transit bars (if so equipped).

MANUAL OPERATION

The Lippert Above Floor Slideout System Motor is equipped with a Manual
Override 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 9-11 for possible solutions before
using the backup auxiliary system.

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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.

Fig. 6

1. Accessing Out-Stop Assembly

NOTE: The slideout Out-Stop Assembly will be accesible from the INSIDE of

the unit.

The Slideout Motor and Mechanism is accessible from the OUTSIDE.

MANUAL OVERRIDE

Fig. 7

MOTOR BRAKE WIRE

(BROWN)

POSITIVE WIRE

(RED)

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.

GROUND WIRE

(BLACK)

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Fig. 8

4. With a second person assisting, one person must push and hold the MANUAL
OVERRIDE switch (Fig. 3C; pg. 5) in the unit, located on the control panel, while
the other person, using a 5/8” wrench or socket/ratchet combination, rotates the
hex head MANUAL OVERRIDE (Figs. 8 & 9) to manually move the slideout.

Fig. 9

PREVENTATIVE MAINTENANCE

The Lippert Above Floor Slideout System has been designed to require very little
maintenance and has been static tested to over 2,500 continuous cycles with out

any noticeable wear to rotating or sliding parts. No grease or lubrication is
necessary and in some situations may be detrimental to the environment and
long term dependability of the system. To ensure the long life of your slideout
system, read and follow these few simple procedures.

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM MAINTENANCE

For optimum performance, slide-out system requires full battery current and
voltage. The battery must be maintained at full capacity. Other than good battery
maintenance, check the terminals and other connections at the battery, the
control switch, and the electric motor for corrosion, and loose or damaged
terminals. Check motor leads under the motorhome chassis. Since these
connections are subject to damage from road debris, be sure they are in good
condition.

NOTE: The Lippert Above Floor Slideout System is designed to operate as a
negative ground system. a 12VDC system must maintain good wire connections.
It is important that the electrical components have good ground connection. Over
90% of unit electrical problems are due to bad ground connections.

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.

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NOTE: For long-term storage: It is recommended that the room be closed
(retracted).

• Visually inspect the Slide Floor and Drive Box Assemblies. Refer to Fig. 1 for

location of rail assemblies. Check for excess build-up 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.

WARNING!

DO NOT WORK ON YOUR SLIDEOUT SYSTEM UNLESS THE BATTERY IS

FAILURE TO ACT IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE FOLLOWING MAY RESULT

IN SERIOUS PERSONAL INJURY OR DEATH.

DISCONNECTED.

SERVICE

TROUBLESHOOTING

The Lippert Above Floor 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 Above Floor 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, rack and pinion be free of
contamination and allowed to travel freely the full distance or “STROKE.” Debris
may 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 is 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
slide floor rail to the pinion gear on the gear assembly.

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.

Additional information on the Lippert Sofa Slideout System by calling 866­524-7821 and asking for technical assistance.

IF YOU HAVE ANY PROBLEMS OR QUESTIONS, CONSULT YOUR LOCAL
AUTHORIZED DEALER, GO ONLINE; www.lci1.com OR CALL LIPPERT AT:

[phone].

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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.

TROUBLESHOOTING – MOTOR UNIT

Before attempting to troubleshoot the PowerUnit, 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 Power Unit 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. Does the meter indicate 12VDC?
If YES, see Step 2; if NO see Step 3.

Step 2 - If YES, at the motor, check the incoming leads to 12VDC (if necessary,
disconnect leads at wire splices). Does meter indicate 12VDC? If YES, Power
Unit needs to be replaced. The motor is not field serviceable. DO NOT
ATTEMPT TO REPAIR. If NO, Inspect all wires and connections bewtween 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 any

and all breakers, relays and fuses. Recheck as above in Step 1.

Since there are no field serviceable parts in the motor of the 12VDC 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.

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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ROOM ADJUSTMENT

HORIZONTAL (SIDE-TO-SIDE) ADJUSTMENT

NOT SHOWN

VERTICAL
(UP AND DOWN)
ADJUSTMENT

1. For Horizontal Adjustment, back both lag bolts out just enough to release

tension. In a Dual System, lag bolts must be loosened on both head stocks to
adjust the room horizontally.

2. Adjust room to desired location.

3. Tighten lag bolts before operating room.

VERTICAL
(UP AND DOWN)
ADJUSTMENT

OUT STOP
ADJUSTMENT

1. Loosen jam nut (shown) on the outside of the Out Stop Bracket.

2. Adjust Stop Bolt to desired location.

3. Tighten jam nut.

WIRING THE SYSTEM

The Lippert Above Floor Sofa Slideoout System connects to the OEM unit directly
from the Lippert Above Floor Sofa Slideoout System Motor. Three wire leads,
positive (red), ground (black) and motor brake (brown), connect into the OEM
wiring system via weather-pack connector.

For a complete wiring diagram of this system, check with your OEM.