Lippert Components Electric Slideout System - Manual (Page 17)

System Troubleshooting Chart
The following troubleshooting chart outlines some common problems, their causes and possible corrective actions.
When reference is made to “Power Unit” it is referring to the motor and actuator as a complete assembly. 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.
ROOM DOESN’T MOVE WHEN SWITCH IS PRESSED
Probable cause Corrective action
Restrictions both inside and out side unit. Check for and clear restriction.
Low battery voltage, blown fuse, defective wiring. Check battery. Charge battery or add auxiliary power source.
Check battery terminals, and all other wiring.
Look for loose/corroded connectors.
Power unit not functioning. See “Troubleshooting”
on page 5.
POWER UNIT RUNS, BUT ROOM DOES NOT MOVE
Actuator not attached to front mounting Check jam nuts/nylock nuts. Be sure that
drive bracket.
they are properly tightened and adjusted.
Bad motor or gear housing. Replace motor.
POWERUNIT RUNS, BUT ROOM MOVES SLOWLY
Low battery, poor ground, extremely Charge battery, and check ground wire.
low outdoor temperature.
Room is in a bind. Check to see that room is properly adjusted
ROOM STALLS IN MID TRAVEL
Actuator in a bind. Crank manual override and move room short
distance then retry electric switch to move room.
Bad actuator. Replace actuator if above instructions do not work.
NOTES:
·
If the slideout room will not retract there is a manual override that is located on the opposite side of the
slideout room. A crank handle is provided with your unit. Once you have the room in the closed position
take you unit to the closest dealer. See pages 8 & 9.
· Switch related problems
o If room moves opposite from what the switch plate indicates, reverse the motor wires on
back of switch (refer to the wiring diagram). Wire size must be 10 GA. Minimum.
o If you find that you have a stripped gear, replace the gear pack.
o If the room is out of time / synchronization, refer to pages 10 & 13.
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