PREVOST Le Mirage XL II Ultimate, Service Manual

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XL2 SLIDE-OUT SERVICE MANUAL
axle is unloaded, switch the ignition to the
"OFF" position.
4. Note the pneumatic tubing position, then
disconnect the tubing and the electric cable
from the locking pin assembly (figure 12).
5. Using a compressed air nozzle, unlock the
pin mechanism.
6. Remove the sensor switches. Unscrew and
remove the locking pin unit. Keep the shims
for further installation (figure 12).
Note: Adjust the locking pin sensor switch
before installing the pin on the vehicle (refer to
section 2.4).
7. Install the new locking pin on its support
keeping it loose and lock it manually.
8. Adjust the locking pin as described in
section 2.2.
9. Re-connect the tubing and the sensor switch
electrical cable.
10. Re-inflate the inflatable seal at 10 psi.
2.4 SENSOR SWITCH ADJUSTMENT
1. Using a compressed air nozzle, manually
extend the locking pin to be adjusted. Make
sure the pin is full extended and locked in
the receptacle.
2. Slide the pin locked sensor (PL) in the air
cylinder groove (figure 13 and figure 53).
3. Place the PL sensor in the zone where it is
activated. Move slowly the sensor toward
the back side of the cylinder until it is
deactivated. Bring back slowly the sensor
(adjustment direction) and when it is
activated again, continue to move it on 3/32"
to 1/8". Tighten the sensor screw).
4. Using a compressed air nozzle, manually
retract the locking pin.
5. Slide the pin unlocked sensor (PU) in the air
cylinder groove.
6. Place the PU sensor in the zone where it is
activated. Move slowly the sensor toward
the back side of the cylinder until it is
deactivated. Bring back slowly the sensor
(adjustment direction) and when it is
activated again, continue to move it on 1/8"
to 5/32". Tighten the sensor screw (figure
13).
ACTIVE
ZONE 1/2"
ACTIVE
ZONE 1/2"
ADJUSTMENT
DIRECTION
3/32"-1/8"
1/8"-5/32"
FIGURE
13 :
SENSOR SWITCH ADJUSTMENT
Note: It is important to adjust the sensor
following the adjustment direction figure 13).
2.5 PIN RECEPTACLE
The front slide-out has six pin receptacles, and
the rear slide-out has only four (figure 2 and
figure 3). The pin receptacles installed on
exterior panels are different from the pin
receptacles installed on windows.
2.5.1 Maintenance
Inspect frequently all the pin receptacles to be
sure they are not obstructed. The presence of
metal chips in the receptacle may be a sign of a
pin not aligned properly. Check for any rust on
inner edges. Also, make sure the plastic cap is
still there and not damaged.
2.5.2 Replacement
1. Extend the slide-out.
2. From inside the slide-out, unscrew one of
the four screws of the pin receptacle. Keep
the washer.
3. Screw an M10-1.5x75 threaded rod through
the pin receptacle to hold the bolting plate in
place and prevent it from moving.
4. Remove the other screws and replace them
with threaded rods.
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