SYSTEM MAINTENANCE
The
Lippert Hydraulic Slideout System
has been static tested to over 4,000
continuous cycles with out any noticeable wear to rotating or sliding parts. It is
recommended that when operating in harsh environments (road salt, ice build
up, etc.) the moving parts be kept clean and can be washed with mild soap and
water. No grease or lubrication is necessary and in some situations may be
detrimental to the environment and long term dependability of the system.
Electrical System Maintenance
For optimum performance, the slide-out system requires full battery current and
voltage. The battery must be maintained at full capacity. Other than good battery
maintenance, check the terminals and other connections at the battery, the
control switch, and the electric actuator motor for corrosion, and loose or
damaged terminals. Check motor leads under the trailer chassis. Since these
connections are subject to damage from road debris, be sure they are in good
condition.
NOTE:
The
Lippert Hydraulic Slideout System
is designed to operate as a
negative ground system. A negative ground system utilizes the chassis frame as
a ground and an independent ground wire back to battery is necessary (see
page 19 for wiring diagram). It is important that the electrical components have
good wire to chassis contact. Over 90% of unit electrical problems are due to
bad ground connections.
Mechanical Maintenance
Although the system is designed to be almost maintenance free, actuate the
room once or twice a month to keep the seals and internal moving parts
lubricated.
Check for any visible signs of external damage after and before movement of the
travel trailer.
NOTE:
For long-term storage: It is recommend that the room be closed
(retracted).
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