Carefree of Colorado Service
Manual A
LPINE
S
LIDEOUT
C
OVER
070017-301r3
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NOTE:
Springs used with the current single slot roller tube has a
snap on sleeve to reduce noise when the slideout room is open
and closed. If there is a sleeve on the old spring, remove the
sleeve and snap over the new replacement spring. The sleeve is
not used with previous roller tube configurations.
NOTE:
It will be necessary to firmly support and brace the roller tube. A second person is required to hold the
roller tube.
9. Remove the existing spring winds.
Tip: Use a pair of good quality work gloves to protect the hands while holding onto the roller tube.
Insulated rubber gloves provide a solid grip.
9.1. Firmly hold onto the roller tube.
CAUTION
The spring is wound and under tension. When the pin is removed, the spindle
will turn rapidly. To avoid personal injury, keep hands away from the spindle until the spring has
unwound.
9.2. Remove the spring locking pin and allow the spring to unwind.
10. After the spring is unwound, remove the #8 x 1 flat head square drive screw that attaches the spindle
assembly and the #10 x 2 flat head screw that secures the fabric and save.
11. Remove the spring assembly from the roller tube and set aside.
12. Insert the new spring assembly and secure to the roller tube with the #8 x 1 screw removed previously.
13. Install the #10 x 2 FHSD screw through the fabric slot hole and polycord. The screw must be positioned to
thread into the metal of the roller tube slot and the edge of the polycord. D
O NOT OVER TIGHTEN
;
maximum
torque 16 in-lbs.
Calculating the Spring Winds
The spring winds are calculated based on the box length of the slide-out. To calculate the spring winds
(room closed), measure the box length
IN FEET
.
Box Length
Winds
Required
R001859
59" or less
Spring Winds =
11
5' to 16'11"
Spring Winds =
Number of feet +7
Example: Box Length = 10' 4"; spring winds = 10 + 7 = 17.
Always round down to the nearest whole number.
R001859XL
17' to 22' 11"
Spring Winds =
10
23' and longer
Spring Winds =
12
Firmly Hold
the Roller Tube
3/16 x 1 3/4
Locking Pin
7/16" Socket
AL008
#8 x 1" FHSD Screw
#10 x 2" FHSD Screw
(Fabric Retaining Screw)
Sleeve
Open Area of Sleeve
Goes Over Internal Rib
of Roller Tube
Box Length
(in feet)
as027
Single Slot
Current
4 Slot
Previous
Dual Slot
Previous
AL015
