The coach MUST be supported per manufacturer's specifications before working underneath. Failure to do so may result in death or serious injury. Moving parts can pinch, crush or cut. Keep clear and use caution. Page 2 Rev: 08.04.2017 Kwikee® 888 Electric Step Owner's Manual...
Motor Assembly Identification NOTe: This information was obtained from Kwikee manual 1422279 Rev OI and manual updates dated April 2005 through May 2012. This manual does not apply and should not be used as a reference to previous versions of a Kwikee electric step prior to April 2005.
Kwikee Electric Step equipped with a self-centering rocker switch. This manual does not apply and should not be used as a reference to previous versions of a Kwikee Electric Step. NOTe: Follow the instructions in this manual carefully. Failure to do so may result in damage to the step control, the motor and/or the vehicle wiring.
C. In the event the coach door/screen door is left open, the light will turn off after five minutes. D. The under step light is not available on all step models. Page 5 Rev: 08.04.2017 Kwikee® 888 Electric Step Owner's Manual...
NOTe: The extend/retract function will be reversed if the red and yellow terminal connections are reversed or the step is equipped with a reverse-driven motor assembly (such as on the 37 and 42 Series Steps). Page 6 Rev: 08.04.2017 Kwikee® 888 Electric Step Owner's Manual...
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Rocker Style For all fully automatic 905305000 379390 Power Switch steps Self-Center Steps NOT equipped with 905316000 371010 Rocker Switch control unit *Indicates a WHITE switch with a NORMALLY CLOSED status. Page 7 Rev: 08.04.2017 Kwikee® 888 Electric Step Owner's Manual...
Troubleshooting and Test Procedures The Step Test Procedures are provided to troubleshoot and test all Kwikee Electric Step functions. The procedures are designed to initially check the basic functions of the step separately from the RV wiring to determine whether or not the step is malfunctioning. The procedures test various components of the step until the source of the malfunction is located.
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20-25 amp fuse or Motor curcuit breaker required assembly Normally OPEN Chassis magnetic door switch ground Battery disconnect box/switch IMPORTANT: If the switch is 'OFF' the step will not operate. Page 9 Rev: 08.04.2017 Kwikee® 888 Electric Step Owner's Manual...
(-) battery terminal of the battery to extend the step. To retract the step, reverse the connections. NOTe: On steps with reverse polarity plug Part Number 1800711 (Kwikee) or Part Number 365884 (LCI) reverse the red and yellow wire connections to perform the previous test.
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4-way connector (vehicle-side) Brown Ground wire: green ground wire must be attached to vehicle chassis; a good ground is needed for proper step operation Voltmeter should read 0 volts DC Page 11 Rev: 08.04.2017 Kwikee® 888 Electric Step Owner's Manual...
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B. Be sure to use the terminal with only the white wire. C. The reading should be 12 volts DC. If the voltage reading is more, the white wire is connected to 12 volts and should be cut. Page 12 Rev: 08.04.2017 Kwikee® 888 Electric Step Owner's Manual...
30 days with a good quality moisture and heat resistant penetrating grease. KwikLube™ Spray Grease is specially formulated to lubricate Kwikee Electric Steps and is recommended for lubricating all moving parts. See figures 11-17 for lubrication locations.
NOTe: The adjustment of cam stops applies to 24, 25, 27, 32, 34, 35, 36, 38, and 40 Series Steps. Kwikee Steps are fitted with adjustable cam stops on the step frame that help lock the step in the "out"...
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The contents of this manual are proprietary and copyright protected by Lippert Components, Inc. (“LCI”). LCI prohibits the copying or dissemination of portions of this manual unless prior written consent from an authorized LCI representative has been provided. Any unauthorized use shall void any applicable warranty. The information contained in this manual is subject to change without notice and at the sole discretion of LCI. ...
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