Winnebago Itasca Ellipse Owner's Manual page 150

SECTION 10 –
SLIDEOUT ROOMS AND LEVELING
NOTICE
Do not hold a slideout control switch in the
"extend" or "retract" position for a time
period longer than necessary to fully
extend or retract the room. This can
overheat and damage the pump or
electrical motor as well as other electrical
components.
• To stop extending the room anytime during
operation, release the button.
• Deactivate the slideout switch with the Safety
Lock key.
To Retract Slideout Room
WARNING
Keep all persons clear of the slideout
room and moving parts while extending or
retracting. Do not occupy the slideout
room while it is being extended or
retracted. Failure to observe can result in
death or serious injury.
Before Retracting!
• Be sure the coach is level and the Parking
Brake is set. An interlock relay system will
then provide power to the slideout control
switches.
• Check inside and outside the vehicle to make
sure that there are no people who could be
harmed or obstacles that could cause damage
due to room retraction.
• If the slideout room has a couch or other
furniture, make sure no people or pets are
seated on them until the room has been fully
retracted.
• Remove all items from the coach living room
floor, close cabinet doors and drawers. Be sure
there are no items at the end of the bed, behind
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the driver seat, or protruding from
compartments which could be crushed or
cause damage to floor covering or cabinets
when the room is retracted.
NOTICE
Because the slideout roof is drawn into
the interior of the coach when retracted,
be sure there is no debris, such as
excessive dirt, tree seeds, twigs, leaves,
etc. on the roof before retracting.
If it has rained recently before you retract the
slideout room, we recommend using the
hydraulic leveling system (if equipped) to lean
the coach and drain off any excess water possibly
remaining on the roof before retracting. Lean the
coach slightly to the left (driver's side) as shown
by raising both right side jacks to let excess water
flow away from the rooftop weather seal and
toward the outside of the slideout roof. Retract
the slideout slowly, starting and stopping to allow
water to drain off room cover.
Retract Procedure:
See "Before Retracting!" before proceeding.
• Start the engine so the alternator can provide
maximum power for proper operation of
slideout mechanisms.
• Be sure Parking Brake is set.
• Insert the Safety Lock key and turn to activate
slideout room control switch.