System Troubleshooting Chart; Room Doesn’t Move When Switch Is Pressed; Power Unit Runs, But Room Does Not Move; Powerunit Runs, But Room Moves Slowly - Lippert Components ELECTRIC SLIDEOUT SYSTEM Operation And Service Manual

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.
Probable cause
Restrictions both inside and out side unit.
Low battery voltage, blown fuse, defective wiring.
Power unit not functioning.
Actuator not attached to front mounting
drive bracket.
Bad motor or gear housing.
Low battery, poor ground, extremely
low outdoor temperature.
Room is in a bind.
Actuator in a bind.
Bad actuator.
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
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ROOM DOESN'T MOVE WHEN SWITCH IS PRESSED

POWER UNIT RUNS, BUT ROOM DOES NOT MOVE

POWERUNIT RUNS, BUT ROOM MOVES SLOWLY

ROOM STALLS IN MID TRAVEL
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.
If you find that you have a stripped gear, replace the gear pack.
If the room is out of time / synchronization, refer to pages 10 & 13.
Check battery. Charge battery or add auxiliary power source.
Check battery terminals, and all other wiring.
Check jam nuts/nylock nuts. Be sure that
they are properly tightened and adjusted.
Charge battery, and check ground wire.
Check to see that room is properly adjusted
Crank manual override and move room short
distance then retry electric switch to move room.
Replace actuator if above instructions do not work.
Corrective action
Check for and clear restriction.
Look for loose/corroded connectors.
See "Troubleshooting"
on page 5.
Replace motor.
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