Alternate Overrides - Lippert Components Power Gear SlimRack Slide-out Installation And Service Manual

Alternate Overrides

It may be possible to manually retract the room by accessing the ½" square drive tube at the bottom of each
vertical channel assembly. This will only be possible if there is access to this area.
Using a ½" 8-point star socket (Fig. 13) and alternating from one side to the other, turn the ½" square
1.
drive tube to bring the room in. A 15 mm 12-point socket is an option if the ½" 8-point star socket is
not available. Use caution, as the 15 mm 12-point socket does not fit as snug as the ½" 8-point socket.
Secure the room in place by either:
2.
A. Re-installing the motors (making sure the end of the retaining spring is re-hooked to the motor
spring clip (Fig. 12).
B. Torque the motor retaining screw to 40 in lbs. (Fig. 10) with the motor retainer fully engaged.
C. Use a travel lock (2 x 4 cut to size).
Have the slide-out room serviced by a dealer as soon as possible. Do not operate room until service is
3.
complete as damage to the room may result.
It may also be possible to manually retract the room by using a ratchet and socket attached to the end of the
coupler (Fig. 14).
You will first need to follow steps 1-6 under the Manual Retract Mode section to remove the motor.
1.
Place a socket wrench with a 3" extension and 5/8" deep well socket (Fig. 15) through the motor access
2.
opening and seat the socket onto the coupler. One man alternating from side to side of the room is
able to retract a 1500 lbs. room with or without a ramp.
NOTE: 1 person per side of the room (2 total) with ratchet and socket will expedite the process. Room
moves approximately ¼" for every 30-40 degree turn of the wrench.
Secure the room in place by either:
3.
A. Re-installing the motors (making sure the end of the retaining spring is re-hooked to the motor
spring clip (Fig. 12).
B. Torque the motor retaining screw to 40 in lbs. (Fig. 10) with the motor retainer fully engaged.
C. Use a travel lock (2 x 4 cut to size).
Have the slide-out room serviced by an OEM authorized dealer as soon as possible. Do not operate
4.
room until service is complete as damage to the room may result.
Fig. 13
Rev: 05.24.2016
Fig. 14
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Fig. 15
Fig. 16
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