NewMar Dutch Star 2011, Owner'S Manual

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2011
Dutch Star Diesel Pusher
by Newmar
3.
Move the driver’s chair forward before moving the slide out room in either direction.
4.
Disengage the lock arms by pulling down on the center of the arm using the lock arm release tool, as
required.
5.
Activate the slide out switch in the desired direction to either extend or retract the room.
Please note that
you must hold the slide out switch for the duration of movement of the room
. If the switch is released
during room extension or retraction, the room will stop moving. When the room has reached full extension or
retraction, the slide out will automatically stop.
6.
If retracting the room, be sure to engage the lock arms for the slide out room as soon as it has fully retracted.
IMPORTANT
The slide out room can be stopped at any time by releasing the slide out switch. If the slide out room stops before
reaching the full “OUT” or “IN” position, the slide out controller may need adjustment. To adjust the slide out controller,
turn the adjustment screw clockwise to increase the power and counter-clockwise to decrease the power. Move the
adjustment screw in small increments. Try moving the slide out room again. Use caution. There is a potential for
component or structural damage if the screw is adjusted too high. This screw does not adjust the slide out room speed.
It sets the amount of power required to move the room against the mechanical stops.
IMPORTANT
On units equipped with
manual lock arms
, it is important to release the switch as soon it has pulled tight and stopped
moving. Current will be applied to the slide out motor as long as you hold the switch. Automatic resetting circuit
protection is incorporated to minimize the chance of failures from not releasing the button at the end of room travel, but
timely releasing of the button before the circuit protection engages is highly recommended.
Operating the Slide Out Room (w/optional Power Lock Arms)
Your unit may be equipped with the option of Power Locking Arms for the slide out rooms. Designed specifically
for this application, these mechanisms automatically “lock” the slide out rooms to the sidewalls of the RV when
the room is fully retracted, securing the room in place and providing a positive seal. The operation of the locking
mechanism is totally automatic, and begins when you press the button to extend or retract the slide out room.
To extend the room, press and hold the slide out button. The voice modulator will activate and say, “Your lock
arms are unlocking. Please be certain all seats, chairs, and other obstacles clear of the slide out area”. The power
lock arms will retract into their housings, and the room will begin to extend approximately 10 seconds after the
voice begins. It will continue to run until it reaches the end of its travel, or until you release the slide out switch.
To retract the room, press the slide out button as described above, holding it for the duration of room travel. The
room will retract, and at the end of its travel the slide out motor will stop, and the Power Locking Arms will
deploy, securing the room to the sidewall of the unit. Please note that you must hold the slide out button down
during this entire cycle.
The power locks require a minimum of 9 volts DC to operate. In the event of a loss of power, or if the voltage
dips below the minimum requirements, the locks will not extend or retract automatically. For proper operation of
the room and locks battery voltage must be maintained above the minimum requirements. Also please note that
there is a safety “lock out” system incorporated in the slide out electronics that prevents the room from operating
when the ignition key is “on”. The automatic locking arms require no maintenance, and should be serviced as
necessary only by a qualified technician.