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Kwikee 22 Series Owner's Manual

Electric steps equipped with a permanent magnet motor

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Electric Steps
Equipped with a Permanent Magnet Motor
Single Steps
Double Steps
(For steps with Control Units 909510000 and steps without Control Units)
Triple Steps
© 3/11 Kwikee #1422279 Rev. 0G

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Van Steps
Owner's
Manual
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Identification Information
Cam Stop Adjustment

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  • Page 1: Table Of Contents

    Owner's Manual #888 © 3/11 Kwikee #1422279 Rev. 0G Electric Steps Equipped with a Permanent Magnet Motor (For steps with Control Units 909510000 and steps without Control Units) Table of Contents Identification Information Introduction Operation Maintenance: Lubrication • Cam Stop Adjustment •...
  • Page 2 SELF-CENTER ROCKER SWTICH older style motor/gear box Replacement part numbers for steps equipped with Description Replacement Part # www.kwikee.com Steps NOT equipped with control unit 905316000 are available online at: See 'Downloadable Documents' FILL OUT AND SAVE WITH VEHICLE RECORDS In the event that servicing the step becomes necessary, the information that you supply below will improve service response time.
  • Page 3: Introduction

    Kwikee electric step equipped for use with a step lockout switch, control unit and permanent magnet motor. This manual does not apply and should not be used as a reference to previous versions of a Kwikee Step control wiring is only to electric step.
  • Page 4: Operation

    Electric Steps #888 Page 4 Operation STEP WITH CONTROL UNIT  1. After the installation is complete and with the entrance door open, turn the CAUTION override switch to the ‘OFF’ position. NOTE: Some steps are not equipped with an override switch. They are activated only with a door switch.
  • Page 5: Maintenance

    (bearings, pivot points, slides, clevis pin, and drive linkage ball) every 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. Refer to the figures on the left...
  • Page 6 When the cam stops are out of adjustment, the step may Kwikee steps are fitted with adjustable cam stops on the step frame that help lock feel loose or ‘mushy’ when the step in the ‘out’ position, creating a firm stepping platform. The cam is adjusted stepped on.
  • Page 7: General Service Notes

    Figures 10, 11, and 12 on page 9 Troubleshooting and Testing Procedures The step test procedures on page 8 are provided to troubleshoot and test all Kwikee automatic 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.
  • Page 8 WARNING 1. Inspect the step for visible damage that might restrict step operation 2. Obtain a 4-way pigtail connector (part #909306000) from Kwikee 12 volt automotive batteries 3. Diconnect 4-way connector on underside of step and connect the step-half of the contain sulfuric acid which connector to the four-way connector pigtail.
  • Page 9 Page 9 Electric Steps #888  FIGURE 10: Wiring diagram for step with control unit WARNING Understep light (not available on all step models) Step control wiring is only to Motor assembly Step Wiring 12 AWG green be used for step and step ground to step top light (provided with the step) 12 AWG green ground wire...
  • Page 10: Warranty

    Electric Steps #888 Page 10 Troubleshooting and Testing Procedures, Cont  CAUTION TESTING THE MOTOR Do not leave the wires 11. Disconnect the two-way connector between the step motor and the control unit. connected during this test Connect the motor’s red wire to the positive (+) terminal of the battery and once the step has cycled touch the motor’s yellow wire to the negative (-) terminal of the battery to extend either in or out.
  • Page 11 Electric Steps #888 Page 11 Troubleshooting and Testing Procedures, Cont 15. To check the ignition override system, connect a voltmeter between the yellow wire from the 4-way connector (vehicle half) and the ground terminal on the end of the control unit’s green ground wire (See Figure 16). The voltage reading should be approximately 12 volts DC when inginiton is on and zero (0) volts when ignition is off If the reading is zero when the ignition is on, check all terminal connections, wiring,...
  • Page 12 Since it is the responsibility of the owner to verify the original purchase date, Be sure to visit us Kwikee recommends that a bill of sale or sales receipt be kept for that purpose. online for updates, and There is no expressed warranty other than the foregoing warranty. THERE ARE...