Lippert Components ABOVE FLOOR SLIDEOUT SYSTEM User manual

Above Floor Slide-out (PG)
OEM INSTALLATION MANUAL

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TABLE OF CONTENTS
System Information 2
Safety Information 3
Resources Required 3
Installation 4
Installing Slide-Out Assembly Onto Slide Opening 4
Room Adjustment 5
Slide Room Installation 6
Mounting and Switch Wiring 6
Hard Stops 7
Operation 8
Prior to Operation 8
Extending Slide-Out Room 9
Retracting Slide-Out Room 9
Troubleshooting 10
Switch Related Concerns 10
Motor Unit Concerns 10
Troubleshooting Chart 11
Manual Override 12
Wiring Diagram 14
Notes 15
System Information
The Above Floor Slide-out System is a rack and pinion style slide system. Utilizing a bi-directional electric
motor to actuate the drive shaft, the slide-out room is extended and retracted from the same source. The
actuator has a built-in automatic clutching feature. 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 slide-out system are replaceable. Contact Lippert Components, Inc. to obtain
replacement parts. The Above Floor Slide-out System is intended for the sole purpose of extending and
retracting the slide-out room.
NOTE: This information was obtained from Power Gear manual 82-S0140-00 Rev 0F, originally released
January 2010. This manual discusses Power Gear slide-outs manufactured from May 1999 to the
present. Due to various changes in slide-out functionality, this manual does not apply and should
not be used as a reference to previous versions of a Power Gear slide-outs.

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Safety Information
The "WARNING" symbol above is a sign that an installation procedure has a safety risk involved
and may cause death, serious personal injury, severe product or property damage if not performed
safely and within the parameters set forth in this manual.
The unit MUST be supported per manufacturer's recommendations before working underneath.
Failure to do so may result in death, serious personal injury, severe product or property damage.
The unit MUST be supported per manufacturer's recommendations before working underneath.
Failure to do so may result in death, serious personal injury, severe product or property damage.
Moving parts can pinch, crush or cut. Keep clear and use caution.
• Cordless or electric drill or screw gun
• Appropriate drive bits
• Heat gun (electrical connections)
• Hex wrench (stop block set screw)
• ⁄" - 1 ½" full threaded screw
• ⁄" washers
• #8 x 1" screws
• Crimp butt connectors
The Above Floor Slide-out system is intended for the sole purpose of extending and retracting the slide-out
room. Its function should not be used for any other purpose or reason than to actuate the slide-out room.
To use the system for any reason other than what it is designed for may result in damage to the unit and/or
cause serious personal 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 slide-out room is actuated.
2. Make sure all persons are clear of the unit prior to the slide-out room actuation.
3. Keep hands and other body parts away from slide-out mechanisms during actuation. Death or severe
personal injury may result.
4. To optimize slide-out actuation, park unit on solid and level ground.
Resources Required

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Installation
Prior to installation, Inspect slide-out mechanism and ensure that all stop blocks are intact and that there are
no missing/damaged parts.
Installing Slide-Out Assembly onto Slide Opening
1. Locate the slide-out assembly or assemblies as per OEM design. For a single assembly, center the slide-
out assembly in the slide-out opening.
NOTE: Slide openings are determined by the OEM.
2. Using the four pre-drilled holes/slots in the main body subassembly (Fig. 1A), fasten it to the bottom
edge of the slide opening using OEM-supplied ⁄" screws and ⁄” washers.
3. Using the four pre-drilled holes in the floor mounting bracket (Fig. 2A), fasten it to the unit’s main floor
using OEM-supplied ⁄" screws and ⁄” washers.
NOTE: Maintain parallelism between dual slide arms.
NOTE: If applicable, for dual assemblies it is critical that the assemblies be installed (timed) so that the
slide-out room extends and retracts evenly.
4. Using the carriage bolts on the adjustable floor mounting bracket (Fig. 2B), make sure the slide-out
assembly is level prior to installing the slide room.
Fig. 1 Fig. 2
A
A
A
A
B
B
A
A

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Fig. 3
A
A
B
Fig. 4
A
Room Adjustment
For vertical adjustment, do as follows:
1. Loosen the two carriage bolts (Fig. 3A) just enough to release tension on the interior mounting plate (Fig. 3B).
2. Adjust the room to desired location.
3. Tighten the two carriage bolts before operating room.
4. For "out" stop (Fig. 4A) or "in" stop (Fig. 4B) adjustment, loosen the set screw (Fig. 4A or 4B) on the stop block.
5. Adjust the stop block to desired location.
6. Tighten the set screw.
B

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Slide Room Installation
1. Place room on top of the hat channel(s) (Fig. 5). Center the room in the slide opening.
NOTE: Ensure the room is centered before securing to hat channel(s).
2. Locate the two exterior holes (Fig. 5A) in the hat channel. Secure the room to the hat channel(s) using
OEM supplied fasteners.
NOTE: LCI recommends carriage bolt or lag bolt, determined by OEM.
3. Locate the two interior holes inside the unit (Fig. 5B) in the hat channel. Secure the room to the hat
channel(s) using OEM supplied fasteners.
NOTE: Ensure the T-molding and fascia are installed prior to operating the slide-out (determined by OEM).
4. Use a hex key to set stop blocks (refer to the Hard Stops section of this manual in order to achieve
proper seal in and out).
A
A
B
B
Mounting and Switch Wiring
Depending on OEM requirements, the slide-out room may be operated using a variety of user interfaces; for
example, a rocker switch (Fig. 6) or touchpad.
1. Determine where to mount the user interface. It can be mounted anywhere inside the unit. The
mounting location must be watertight..
2. Install the user interface per OEM recommendations using two OEM-supplied #8 x 1" screws.
3. See the Wiring Diagram section in this manual for wiring instructions.
Fig. 5
Fig. 6

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Fig. 7
A
Hard Stops
The Above Floor Slide-out Systems are available in many different configurations and applications with
varying height, travel, steel or aluminum and single and double arm. Access to these mechanisms is
generally from inside the unit, under the floor of the slide-out.
If the fully extended or fully retracted travel of the slide-out appears to be putting pressure on the interior
trim or exterior flange, stops may be missing from the mechanism and should be installed to prevent
damage to the unit and slide system components.
Hard stops are added to the above floor slide-out systems in the form of stop block assemblies (Fig. 7A). The
stop block assemblies are provided as a clamp-on stop, giving the slide-out the hard stops it needs to end
the extend and retract travel of the slide out mechanism. The assemblies are comprised of the aluminum
block notched to fit over the rear of the slide-out hat channel or arm and the set screw.
A

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Operation
The stop block is placed on the rear of the hat channel or arm at the extend and retract points of the slide-out.
The set screw (Fig. 8A) is then tightened with a hex wrench (Fig. 8B) in order to provide the above floor slide-
out with hard stops. Once the set screw is tightened, the stop will make a water-tight seal with the slide-out.
NOTE: Without the hard stops, the interior trim and the outside slide flange become soft stops and can be
damaged as the slide controller or motor clutch will not be able to shut the system off.
The hard stop will allow the motor to clutch or the control box to sense the amperage spike when the slide
motor is stopped. The stops shut down the slide-out system protecting the drive shaft, shaft bolt and the
crown gear.
Fig. 8
A
B
Failure to act in accordance with the following may result in death, serious personal injury, severe
product and/or property damage.
Moving parts can pinch, crush or cut. Keep clear and use caution.
Prior to Operation
Prior to operating the above floor slide-out, do as follows:
1. Unit should be parked on the most level surface available.
2. If operating a motorized coach the PARKING BRAKE must be engaged.
3. If operating a motorized coach the transmission must be in PARK.
4. If operating a motorized coach the ignition must be in the off position (Class A and C; Gas and Diesel)
5. Make sure slide-out room path is clear of people and objects before and during operation of the slide-
out room.
6. 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.
7. Keep stored items in compartment clear of slide-out motor mechanisms and wiring to prevent
interference of slide-out operation.
8. The 12V DC battery disconnect should be in the ON position.
NOTE: Batteries MUST be tested under a load to get an accurate reading. Use a multi-meter to ensure the
battery is fully charged, the multimeter must read 12.5V - 13.7V DC for a full charge.
9. Level the unit.
10. Remove transit bars (if so equipped).

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Fig. 9
A
B
Extending Slide-Out Room
1. Ensure the battery is fully charged and hooked up to the electrical system.
2. If using a switch to activate the slide-out room, press and hold the IN/OUT switch in the OUT (Fig. 9B)
position until room is fully extended and stops moving.
NOTE: Only hold OUT switch until room stops.
3. Release the switch, which will lock the room into position.
Retracting Slide-Out Room
1. Make sure the battery is fully charged and hooked up to the electrical system.
2. Press and hold IN/OUT switch in the IN position (Fig. 9A) until room is fully retracted and stops moving.
NOTE: Only hold IN switch until room stops.
3. Release the switch to lock the room into position.
4. Reinstall the transit bars (if so equipped).

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Troubleshooting
When something restricts room travel, system performances will be unpredictable. It is very important
that slide rails, rack and pinion be free of any form of debris or other type of contamination and allowed
to travel freely the full distance or “STROKE.” Debris build-up during travel is an example of the type of
contamination that may occur.
When beginning to troubleshoot the system, make sure the battery is fully charged by testing under a
load to get an accurate reading. Make sure there are no visible signs of external damage to the motor or
assembly or rails and that the motor is wired properly and all connections are secure.
Room extension adjustments are made by repositioning the stop blocks on both ends of the hat channel.
During troubleshooting, changing, altering or adjusting one component, it may affect another. Make sure
any changes do not create a new problem.
Switch Related Concerns
If room moves opposite from what the switch plate indicates, reverse the wires from the motor on the back
of the switch. Wire size must be 10 AWG minimum, see the Wiring Diagram.
• Black wires are ground
• Yellow wire is "out" or extend
• Green wire is "in" or retract
• Red wire is power
Motor Unit Concerns
Before attempting to troubleshoot the power unit, make sure an adequate power source is available. The
unit batteries should be fully charged or the unit should be plugged into A/C service with batteries installed.
Do not attempt to troubleshoot the power unit without assuring a full 12V DC charge. Batteries must be
tested under a load to get an accurate reading.
The following tests require only a DC voltmeter (or DC test light) and a jumper lead.
1. Attach voltmeter (or test light) leads to the negative and positive switch terminals on back of wall
switch. Does the meter indicate 12V DC? If no, see step 2; if yes, see step 3.
2. If no, Inspect all connections between battery and switch. Inspect any and all breakers, relays and
fuses. Recheck switch terminals (step 1).
3. 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, power unit needs to be replaced. The motor is not field
serviceable. DO NOT ATTEMPT TO REPAIR.
NOTE: Since there are no field serviceable parts in the12V DC motor, electrical troubleshooting and service
is limited to replacing only those components.
NOTE: Thorough inspection of wiring and connections is the only other electrical service that can be
performed.

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What Is Happening? Why? What Should Be Done?
Room doesn't move
when switch is pressed.
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. Find and check fuse, replace
if blown. Check battery terminals and
wiring. Look for loose, disconnected or
corroded connectors.
Excessive room drag. Check that transit bars are removed.
Power unit runs but
room does not move.
Motor turns, room does not move. Gear key is broken or lost. Replace gear
drive assembly.
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.
Power unit runs but
room moves slowly.
Low battery, poor ground, extremely
low outdoor temperature. Charge battery and check ground wire.
Room is in a bind. Adjust to proper room setting.
Room starts to move and
stops.
Low battery voltage, blown fuse,
defective wiring.
Check battery voltage and charge if
needed. Find and check fuse, replace
if blown. Check battery terminals and
wiring. Look for loose, disconnected or
corroded connectors.
Obstruction of room inside or
outside. Check for and clear obstruction.
Room chatters during
operation.
Teeth on gear drive broken or worn. Gear drive assembly needs replaced.
Teeth on inner rail broken and worn. Gear drive assembly needs replaced.
Troubleshooting Chart
Use the Troubleshooting Chart as necessary to assist in the identification and resolution of other possible
post-installation concerns.

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Manual Override
In the event that the slide-out room does not move when the user interface is activated, the Above Floor
Slide-out motor is equipped with a manual override that allows extension / retraction of the slide-out room.
A ¾" socket or wrench may be used to retract the slide-out room. Check the Troubleshooting section for
possible solutions before using the manual override.
1. Locate the unit's 12V DC battery disconnect and turn the switch to the OFF position.
2. Locate the slide-out motor. The motor will be mounted to the rail assembly (Fig. 10A) or to the cross
shaft, in between the slide out rails (Fig. 10B).
A
B
Fig. 10
Do not work on the slide-out system unless the battery is disconnected. Failure to disconnect the
battery may result in death or serious personal injury.
When the motor brake is released, the motor output shaft is not locked into place and can be moved
by the weight of the slide-out room. If the slide-out room has been manually retracted, be sure to
return the motor brake lever to its NORMAL ENGAGED POSITION in order to seal and lock the slide-
out room into position. See Figure 12A for the normal engaged position of brake release lever.
Always disconnect battery from system prior to manually operating the system. Failure to
disconnect the battery can cause electricity to backfeed through the motor and cause serious
damage to the system as well as void the warranty.

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3. Disconnect the motor leads.
4. With your thumb, depress the brake release lever on the side of the rubber boot cover (Fig. 11A). Then,
rotate the brake release lever counter-clockwise to release the motor brake (Fig. 12A).
NOTE: Do NOT remove rubber boot cover. Removal of rubber boot cover will void manufacturer’s warranty.
5. Locate the manual ¾" hex override coupler on the output shaft of the motor (Fig. 11B).
Engaged Released
Motor
Leads
Rubber
Boot Cover
A
6. If the motor is located between the rails of the slide out system, the override coupler will be located on
the side of the front or rear rail assembly.
7. Using a ¾" wrench or ratchet, completely crank in the slide-out room. If access to the override
coupling is limited, an adjustable wrench can be used to turn the squre drive/cross tube on the system.
8. Check to make sure that you have a good seal.
9. Engage the brake lever by rotating clockwise (Fig. 12A).
10. Reconnect the motor leads.
Fig. 11 Fig. 12
A
B

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Wiring Diagram
Battery
Motor
Switch
OEM-Supplied
Circuit Protection
per RVIA Standards
10 AWG Minimum
Heat Shrink
Butt Connector
Black
Red
Green
Yellow
Black
Red
Red
NOTE: Make sure the OEM-supplied heat
shrink butt connectors are appropriate
for the gauge of wire used.

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Notes

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