Manual Leveling; Automatic Leveling - Holiday Rambler Imperial 2008 Owner's Manual

CHASSIS INFORMATION — 10
CAUTION:
Ensure potential jack contact points are
clear of obstruction or depression before
operation. Keep all people clear of the
motorhome during the leveling system
operation. Never expose hands or other
parts of the body near hydraulic leaks.
Hydraulic lines are under high pressure.
Oil leaks may cut and penetrate the skin
causing serious injury.
CAUTION:
Hot asphalt, gravel or dirt may not
support the weight that is placed on the
hydraulic jack pads. Place thick plywood
under the jack pads to help disperse
the weight. If blocking up a rear jack
pad to gain added clearance when the
motorhome is on a slope, place a wheel
chock at the opposite set of rear wheels to
prevent the motorhome from rolling.
NOTE:
If additional height
or surface support is
needed, construct a 1' x
1' wooden block made
from two pieces of ¾"
plywood for a total
thickness of 1½". Drill
hole in corner and use
awning wand to slide
wooden block under
jack pad.

Manual Leveling

The manual leveling mode can be used for
leveling or stabilization preference. An indicator
lamp adjacent to an extend switch indicates that
jack position(s) is low.
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Manual Leveling Operation:
Follow the instructions in Prior to
Leveling.
Turn the ignition switch to On or ACC
position.
Press the ON/OFF button to turn the
system on.
Press and hold the MAN (manual) button
for fi ve seconds. Once the indicator lamp
below the MAN button illuminates, the
system is ready.
CAUTION:
Prior to leveling
the motorhome it is
important that all jacks
090368 be in contact with the
Properly chock
ground to stabilize and
the wheels to
prevent the
support the frame. No
motorhome from
single jack should be
rolling.
solely used to level the
motorhome. Applying
an improper leveling
process can cause
excess torsion stress
and/or twisting of the
chassis, frame and body,
resulting in damage to
the windshield or an
entry door malfunction.
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Wood Support Block
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Extend the front jack(s) until contact
with the surface is made. Extend an
additional ½". This allows the front
jack(s) to act as a pivot point.
Extend the jack position according to the
indicator lamp. Example: If the indicator
lamp is lit under Jack Extend Switch
- Rear, the rear of the motorhome is low.
Press and hold the Rear button. Both rear
jacks will extend. Once level, the system
will automatically stop. The Power Gear
Level Light will illuminate. Release
the switch. Pressing Right or Left will
extend a single rear jack accordingly.
Turn off the remote panel.
Turn off the Ignition switch.

Automatic Leveling

The automatic function of the leveling system
should only engage when the site is relatively
level and solid to prevent excessive twist/stress
to the frame. It is essential that there is no
movement in the motorhome prior to and during
the automatic leveling process.
Automatic Leveling Operation:
Follow the instructions in Prior to
Leveling.
Turn the ignition switch to On or ACC
position.
Press the ON/OFF button to turn the
system on.
Press the Auto switch. The pump motor
activates and the appropriate jacks
automatically extend and level the
motorhome.