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Issue 1 – January 2020

POWRTOUCH RV MOVERS

REMOTE CONTROL RV MOVER FAMILY

FREEDOM 4-POLE SINGLE AXLE AUTO

INSTRUCTIONS for the Installation, Operation, Use,

Safety & Maintenance of the Powrtouch Freedom 4-Pole Auto

YOUR PROOF OF PURCHASE WILL STATE YOUR UNIQUE POWRTOUCH FREEDOM
SERIAL NUMBERS. PLEASE WRITE THEM ON THE FRONT OF THIS DOCUMENT FOR
YOUR CONVENIENCE.

REGISTER YOUR INFORMATION WITH TRUMA

BEFORE CONTACTING TRUMA

WITH A FAULT OR WARRANTY ENQUIRY PLEASE PAY

SPECIAL ATTENTION TO SECTION 4 OF THIS DOCUMENT.

CUST

OMER NAME:……………………………………………………………………………..

POWRTOUCH FREEDOM SERIAL No: 4FRA

………………………………………………..

ELECTRONICS SERIAL No: CDFM

……..…………………………………………………...

Truma Group

Powrtouch - A Truma Brand

2000 Park Lane, Dove Valley Park, Foston, South Derbyshire, DE65 5BG United Kingdom

WEBSITE:

www.powrtouch.com

EMAIL:

[email protected]

TWITTER:

www.twitter.com/powrtouchuk

TELEPHONE:

1-855-558-7862 ext 1

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for Service Enquiries

Summary of Contents for Powrtouch Freedom RV

Page 1: ...OF THIS DOCUMENT FOR YOUR CONVENIENCE REGISTER YOUR INFORMATION WITH TRUMA BEFORE CONTACTING TRUMA WITH A FAULT OR WARRANTY ENQUIRY PLEASE PAY SPECIAL ATTENTION TO SECTION 4 OF THIS DOCUMENT CUSTOMER NAME POWRTOUCH FREEDOM SERIAL No 4FRA ELECTRONICS SERIAL No CDFM Truma Group Powrtouch A Truma Brand 2000 Park Lane Dove Valley Park Foston South Derbyshire DE65 5BG United Kingdom WEBSITE www powrtou...

Page 2: ...2 10 Switching Off the Handset 2 11 Mapping Tuning Coding Instructions Given for Information Only 2 12 Fitting and Removal of Side Covers SECTION 3 FITTING INSTRUCTIONS 3 1 Receiving Your Powrtouch Freedom 3 2 Tooling Equipment Required 3 3 Installing Your Powrtouch Freedom 3 4 Checking Chassis Depth 3 5 Mechanical Assembly 3 6 Electrical Assembly 3 7 Connecting to the RV Battery SECTION 4 LOOKING...

Page 3: ...F on the handset Then turn off the Powrtouch Freedom at the Isolation switch and remove the key DO NOT switch the Powrtouch Freedom back on before consulting Truma 1 3 SAFETY TECHNICAL AWARENESS Please read the following instructions and technical information carefully and become familiar with the various components and controls prior to assembly and or operation Safety must always be the first co...

Page 4: ...never be used as such When stopped always apply the RV handbrake and remove the rollers from the tires Be aware that the Powrtouch Freedom adds weight to the RV and the corresponding weight of your mover must be considered when calculating your payload Never allow children or persons unfamiliar with the use of the Powrtouch Freedom to operate the unit When operating the Powrtouch Freedom please en...

Page 5: ... the Powrtouch Freedom is not in use it MUST always be turned off at the Isolation Switch and the key removed If left switched on it will stay live for 20 minutes approx before the ECB will go into a hibernation mode The ECB can only be reinitialised by the following 1 Turning off the isolation switch 2 Remove the key from the switch 3 Wait for a minimum of 20 seconds 4 Then reinsert the isolation...

Page 6: ...04A or 6LR61 ℹ The use of rechargeable batteries is not recommended 2 5 ENGAGEMENT OF THE ROLLERS ONTO THE TIRES ℹ If the actuators have been started by accident and need to be stopped immediately then press either of the On buttons D or F see Emergency Switch Off See Section 1 Paragraph 1 2 With both the Powrtouch isolation switch and handset switched on then 1 Press and hold the Function button ...

Page 7: ...ch Freedom 2 6 MOVING THE RV HANDSET OPERATION The RV can be moved as required by pressing buttons A B C G H or I The RV will move in the direction of the arrows printed on these buttons Pressing opposite button A and I or C and G will make single axle RVs only rotate on their axis The Electronics Control System also has a continuous movement capability in that if button B is being pressed then bu...

Page 8: ...hen changing the speed of the Powrtouch the illuminated green LED will move a maximum four stages from the left to the right of the meter when the LED is positioned at the extreme right of the display this indicates the Powrtouch has returned to the maximum speed setting The speed can only be changed when the RV is not moving 2 8 PRECISION CONTROL OF THE RV USING THE ELECTRONIC SOFT START FUNCTION...

Page 9: ...ng its disengagement cycle 4 Always check that BOTH rollers are fully disengaged from the tires of the RV before attempting to drive away This can be done visually by checking the yellow Roller Position Indicator located in the correct position as shown below DO NOT TURN OFF THE RED ISOLATOR KEY UNTIL THE MOVER HAS FULLY PARKED I E ALL 4 GREEN LIGHTS HAVE STOPPED FLASHING ℹ The rollers can be remo...

Page 10: ... follows Using the plastic needle provided attached under the hinged lid of the ECB press the remap button through the small hole labelled R in the lid of the box this enables the control board to search for a signal Then switch on the handset and it will transmit a welcome mapping signal to the control board and the system will automatically code 2 12 FITTING AND REMOVAL OF THE SIDE COVERS To fit...

Page 11: ...ing the box there is a checklist of the components for the mover Please check that all parts have been received before commencing the installation work See Fig 2 showing component parts If in doubt please contact Truma Contact details are on the front page of this document Fig 2 Pictures Showing Component Parts Key To Parts 1 Left Hand Unit 2 Right Hand Unit 3 Electronics Control Box ECB 4 Manual ...

Page 12: ...cools to an acceptable temperature The Isolation Switch must be accessible at all times when parking and moving the RV please be aware of this when selecting the location for the switch See Section 3 Paragraph 3 8 Please check that the tires are of the same size and design preferably from the same manufacturer and not over worn fitting to new or nearly new tires is the best option It should be not...

Page 13: ...cer block should be a sliding fit between the tire and the coarse drive roller Also adjust the position of the drive rollers in relation to the tires by sliding the motor units on the alignment tube until the maximum amount of roller is in contact with the tire tread without any part of the unit fouling the tire or chassis It is advisable to leave a minimum 10mm 0 39 inches gap between the Powrtou...

Page 14: ...s from the motor remembering to leave a small amount of slack cable near the motors to allow for their movement when the drive rollers are engaged The motor wires two each and Powractuator wires if fitted can now to be routed along the underside of the RV floor using the P clips provided securing of the cables can be made with a suitable staple gun and the correct size staples not provided Care sh...

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Page 18: ...neath the AC Power Supply connector The reason for this location is to ensure that the Powrtouch isolation key will obstruct the use of the AC Power Supply connector under no circumstances should the Powrtouch be operated while the RV is connected to the AC Power supply Drill a 25mm 1 inch hole with the hole saw and the two 5mm 0 2 inches clearance holes for the fixing nuts and bolts When the hole...

Page 19: ...esive seal onto the shank end of a 10mm 0 4 inches dia drill bit then remove paper backing 4 Locate the self adhesive seal over the drilled 16mm 0 63 inches dia hole the 10mm 0 4 inches dia drill bit will help to keep the seal central over the 16mm 0 63 inches hole Push firmly to the battery box surface 5 Pull drill bit away 6 Push cable through the self adhesive seal All remaining cables can then...

Page 20: ...sary it can be washed with clean water but under no circumstance should a pressure washer be used on a Powrtouch Freedom system We recommend that your Powrtouch is cleaned and lubricated with a motorcycle chain lubricant grease or similar once every 5 6 months 4 2 CLEANING THE DRIVE ROLLERS Ensure that the rollers are kept clean this can be undertaken by washing with a hard brush For safety reason...

Page 21: ...e the problem without the prior consent of Truma Any attempt by the customer to repair the Product or resolve the problem without the prior consent of Truma will void this warranty This limited warranty does not cover any defects attributable in whole or in part to i non Truma products and services and or alterations of out of specification supplies ii accidents misuse negligence or failure of the...

Page 22: ... THE VOLTAGE CHART SECTION 5 PARAGRAPH 5 4 PLEASE PAY SPECIAL ATTENTION TO TESTING THE BATTERY UNDER LOAD TO CARRY OUT THESE CHECKS THE RV MUST BE DISCONNECTED FROM ITS 120 VAC SUPPLY Before you call Truma to report a fault you should have the serial number of your Powrtouch available as you will be asked for this information It allows a Truma Engineer to locate the full manufacturing status of th...

Page 23: ...egree 5 5 FAULT FINDING CHART Symptom of Fault Possible Fault and Method of Correction Unit fails to operate Reset the ECB by turning off the isolation switch and removing the key for at least 20 seconds and then turning on again The green light on the ECB should be illuminated Unit fails to operate seems completely dead Red Light flashing on ECB Over heating remove isolation key and leave 20 minu...

Page 24: ...nit fails to operate or moves intermittently Green light flashing on ECB RV battery low check voltage of battery see battery voltages chart Section 5 Paragraph 5 4 Charge or renew RV battery RV fails to move or moves intermittently RV battery low with the rollers engaged move the RV and check the voltage drop on the RV battery meter If this drops below 12 volts it is advisable to have the battery ...

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