PREVOST Le Mirage XL II Ultimate, Service Manual

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XL2 SLIDE-OUT SERVICE MANUAL
The vacuum generator valve is activated
simultaneously with seal valve until the 16" Hg
vacuum is reached at the vacuum switch. The
vacuum switch will detect an inflatable seal
failure if the 16" Hg set point is not reached after
a 30 seconds delay. The green LED on the
slide-out control switch will blink 3 times every 3
seconds while holding the button depressed.
Refer to the slide-out service manual
troubleshooting tables.
Caution: Check before using any cleaning or
adhesive product on seal, panel or glass to
prevent alteration or damage.
12.4.1 Maintenance
The inflatable seal pressure must be set from 7
to 10 psi maximum with the pressure regulator. It
is recommended to check the inflatable seal
pressure once a month to ensure sealing
efficiency and prevent any infiltration from
outside. Check both seals for air leaks or cracks.
Check the sealant between the inflatable seal
and the exterior panels and glasses. Add sealant
if necessary.
12.4.2 Seal assembly removal
Warning: Always wear the appropriate safety
equipment. Maintain adequate ventilation at all
time.
1. Retract the slide-out 2" inside the vehicle
(section 12.4.4).
2. Unplug the tubing from the inflatable seal air
inlet (figure 31 and figure 32). Keep the
bushing.
3. Unstick and remove the wiper seal from the
structure.
4. Scrape remaining tape from the structure.
Remove old sealant that was between the
wiper seal and the exterior panels and
glasses.
12.4.3 Seal assembly installation
Note: This procedure is to install the inflatable
seal assembly on the structure.
Warning: Always wear the appropriate safety
equipment. Maintain adequate ventilation at all
time.
Caution: Always apply product in the same
direction to prevent dirt from being brought back.
Caution: Check before using any cleaning or
adhesive product on seal, panel or glass to
prevent alteration or damage.
Note: Refer to the slide-out parts manual for
descriptions of primer, cleaner, sealant and
adhesives used.
Note: Refer to the product specification for
drying time.
1. Retract the slide-out 2" inside the vehicle
(section 12.4.4).
2. Clean the part of the structure that will
receive the inflatable seal and also the back
of the exterior panel and glasses with a chix
cloth and thinner. Use another cloth to dry
the surfaces. Wait at least 2 minutes for
drying.
3. Rub the structure and also the back of the
exterior panel and glasses with a Scotch
Brite (or equivalent product).
4. Clean another times the structure and the
back of the exterior panel and glasses with a
chix cloth and thinner. Use another cloth to
dry the surfaces. Wait at least 2 minutes for
drying.
5. Clean the structure and the back of the
exterior panel and glasses with appropriate
cleaner. Wait until the product is dry before
proceeding.
6. Seal the gap between the structure and the
exterior panels and the gap between the
glasses and the fiberglass panels with
appropriate sealant. Make sure not to put
sealant on the structure surface where the
inflatable seal will be placed. Wait until the
product is dry before proceeding.
7. Install the inflatable seal on the structure,
placing it as close as possible from the
exterior side of the structure. Position the air
inlet first. Then remove locally the inflatable
seal adhesive tape protection, and press the
upper corners on the structure and hold
them in place for 90 to 120 seconds. Install
the lower corners next, then the straight
section. Press the straight inflatable seal
sections on the structure for at least 15
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