This coach is equipped with a Lippert Automatic Electric Step. Turning the ignition switch to the "ON" position while the entry door is closed will cause the step to retract. Visually confirm that the step is fully extended prior to exiting the coach.
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 discusses Kwikee® electric steps manufactured from January 2005 to the present. Due to various changes in step functionality, this manual does not apply, and should not be used, as a reference to previous versions of a Kwikee®...
Replacement Parts Fig. 1 Replacement Parts for Series Steps 22, 28A*, 30, 32, 33, 34, 35, 36, 38 and 40 Callout Description Part Number Motor and Screws 676061 Cotter Pin and Clevis Pin 379178 Gear/Linkage 'A' Curved 379160 Replacement Parts for Series Step 23 Callout Description...
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Linkage "A" / Series 22, 27, 28A, 30, 32, 33, 34, 35, 36, 38, 40, 41, Platinum Late 1999-2005 2006-2018 IMGL 2019 and Later *If motor and/or IMGL II Update Kit controller fails IMGL II Motor Gearbox/ IMGL II on IMGL, then Motor IMGL II Linkage...
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Step Frame Replacement Chart Description Frame Only Complete Step Step Series number 22 374935 Step Series number 23 3694042 Step Series number 24 3758211 369552 (7" rise) Step Series number 25 3658374 3658373 (8" rise) Step Series number 26 369264 3711363 Step Series number 27 374075...
Product Information Steps with Control Unit This manual has been provided to assist you with the identification, operation, maintenance, and troubleshooting of the 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®...
NOTE: Install warning sticker in a visible location on the inside of the door (Fig. 2). The Warning sticker reads: RISK OF FALL OR SERIOUS INJURY This coach is equipped with a Lippert Automatic Electric Step. Turning the ignition switch to the "ON" position while the entry door is closed will cause the step to retract.
NOTE: If the yellow wire from the 4-way connector is not connected to an ignition power source, the ignition safety system will be inoperative and the step will remain in the extended position. In this case, the override switch MUST be turned off for the step to retract. NOTE: If the yellow wire from the 4-way connector is not connected to an ignition power source, the step will not retract with the step in the override "on"...
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Fig. 3 Door Door Switch Door Switch Magnet 6" minimum Magnet Upper floor level Black Black Black Large magnetic Round magnetic Small magnetic reed switch switch reed switch Replacement Parts — All Step Series Part Description Part Number Part Number Magnetic, small rectangular 374198* 379404...
Testing the Step Assembly Inspect the step for visible damage that might restrict step operation. Obtain a 4-way pigtail connector Lippert® Part Number 369243. Disconnect 4-way connector on underside of step and connect the step-half of the connector to the 4-way connector pigtail (Fig.
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Fig. 4 Understep light (not available on all step models) Motor Step Wiring assembly 12 AWG green ground to step top 12 AWG green ground wire must be securely attached to the chassis for step to operate Two-way connector Fuse block IMPORTANT: Control unit The yellow wire must go to a...
Connect the motor’s red wire to the positive battery terminal of the battery and touch the motor’s yellow wire to the negative battery terminal of the battery to extend the step. To retract the step, reverse the connections. NOTE: On steps with reverse polarity plug Lippert® Part Number 365884 reverse the red and yellow wire connections to perform the previous test.
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Fig. 7 Fig. 8 4-way connector 4-way connector (vehicle-side) (vehicle-side) White Ground wire: green ground wire Ground wire: green ground wire must be attached to vehicle must be attached to vehicle chassis; a good ground is needed chassis; a good ground is needed for proper step operatio for proper step operation Voltmeter should read...
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To check the door switch, connect a voltmeter between the red wire from the 4-way connector (coach half) and the brown in the same connector (Fig. 9). The voltage should be a minimum of 12 volts DC when the door is closed and zero volts when the door is open. If the readings are incorrect, there is a problem with the switch.
Fig. 12 Fig. 13 Fig. 14 Fig. 15 Fig. 16 Fig. 17 Fig. 18 Maintenance Step Assembly Lubrication Clean all mud, salt, and road grime from the step before lubricating. Lubricate all moving parts (bearings, pivot points, slides, clevis pin, and drive linkage ball) every 30 days with a good quality moisture and heat resistant penetrating grease.
Adjusting Cam Stops If the cam stops are not properly adjusted the step may not extend fully to the locked-out position. Using a step with loose or out-of-adjustment cam stops may cause damage to the motor assembly and/or the drive linkage.
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