The troubleshooting guide will guide you as to where to check
first based upon the symptom you are experiencing with your
system. Follow the steps below to verify the voltage and amp draw
is sufficient. Every plug disconnected must be reconnected after
measurement.
1. Voltage at the motor end of the harness. Unplug the motor
connector (see “motor replacement” section). Because the
motor is not connected, only the voltage can be measured
(no current drawn).
2. Voltage / current at the column plug.
3. Output voltage / current at the control box.
4. Voltage / current at the control box: power wires.
5. Fuse: check the integrity and the voltage / current.

Control Box Replacement
1. Remove the fuse going to the control box.

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2. Refer to the RV manufacturers documentation
to locate the control box.
3. Before replacing the box, make sure the
problem is not an unplugged wire.
4. Disconnect all plugs.

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6. Take a picture of the wiring and cut the switch wires. DO
NOT cut them at the same time, it will create a short.
7. Remove the fastener which holds the
control box on the floor or the wall.
8. Remove the old box.
9. Wire the new box the same way it was. Refer
to the picture you have taken. CONNECT
THE (-) GROUND WIRE LAST.
10. Re-install the fuse.
11. Refer to the section “Operating the slide out
mechanism” of this manual and operate the slide.

How to disengage / engage motor
In order to move the room manually or to replace a motor, the
motors need to be disengaged:
The room will only move manually if the motors are disengaged.
Do not try to move the room without disengaging both motors.
The motors can be disengaged when the room is IN or OUT. We
DO NOT RECOMMEND REMOVING the room from the coach for
this operation.
DO NOT MOVE THE RV IF ONE OR BOTH MOTORS ARE
DISENGAGED.

Disengage the motor
Note: The space between the side wall and the slide mechanism
is large enough for the following operations.
1. Remove the fuse going to the control box.
2. Pull back the seal by hand (do not remove the seal).
3. Engage screw driver between motor and clip below gear
holder (step 2).
4. Engage a standard screw driver between the motor and
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5. Take a picture of the wiring and cut the
power wires separately. DO NOT cut them
at the same time, it will create a short.

5. Twist the screw driver until the motor is completely loose
(you must see the end of the motor shaft) (step 4a-5).
6. Make sure the motor will not fall back in the gear holder
and will be engaged again. If that happens, you will not
be able to move the room or the gear holder may be
damaged.
7. Repeat the operation with the other motor.

Step 2

Step 4a

Step 3

Step 4b

Step 5

Engage the motor
This operation requires some skill and patience. Below are
three conditions which must be met to engage the motor.
1. The flat of the motor shaft must match
with the flat of the gear (step 1).
2. The connector must be against the side (step 3).

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3. The set screws must be in the holes (step 4).

Step 1

Step 2

Step 3

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1. Push the room manually to have both sides at the same
distance from the wall.
2. Plug the harness to the motor (step 2).
3. Slide the motor between the side wall and the slide
mechanism (step 3).
4. Drop the motor in the hole. The motor shaft should now be
in the gear bore (step 4).
5. Rotate the motor to align both flat spots. When the flats
spots match, the motor should drop further (step 5,6).

Step 5

Step 6

6. NOTE: it is very important to keep the set screws
ABOVE the surface of the gear holder. Failure to do
so will damage the gear holder and the complete slide
mechanism would have to be replaced.
Hold the motor to have the set screws above the gear
holder surface while pushing or pulling the room. It will
rotate the motor at the same time. Continue until the
connector is approximately against the side of the slide
mechanism.
7. When the connector is approximately against the side of
the slide, the set screws should be very close to the holes.
Continue pushing / pulling the room with small input until
the set screws are perfectly in alignment with the holes
(step 7-8).
8. Let the motor go down. Make sure there is no gap
between the motor and the gear holder. Add push-nut to
in-board threaded screw of motor (step 8).
9. Before repeating the operation on the other side, manually
adjust the room on the other side to be at the same
distance from the wall.
10. Re-install the fuse.
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Follow the steps below to successfully engage the motors.

Step 7

Step 8

Motor replacement
There is no need to remove the room from the RV to gain access
to the motor. The motor may be accessed from the inside of the
coach. We DO NOT RECOMMEND removing the room from the
RV to replace a motor.
If the room is out, the facia will cover the access to the motor and
the room will need to be moved to the in position first.
Follow the steps below to replace a motor.
1. Remove the fuse going to the control box.
2. In order to move the room, the
motors must be disengaged (follow
the procedure “Disengage the motor
in the “How to disengage / engage
the motor” section of this manual).
3. Once both motors are disengaged,
the room can be moved
Step 5
approximately 12” from the wall to
have access to the motors from the inside of the RV.
4. Pull the motor out of the slide mechanism.
5. Unplug the harness.

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6. Plug harness into new motor.
7. Before moving forward, it is wise to check both motors are
operating properly before inserting them in the slide out
mechanism. Re-install the fuse, with the motors outside
the slide out mechanism, press the wall switch in both
directions.
8. Engage both motors by following the procedure “”engage
the motor” in the “How to disengage / engage the motor”
section of this manual.
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Harness Replacement
Main Harness
NOTE: DO NOT ALTER THE LENGTH OF THE HARNESS.
Refer to the RV manufacturer’s manual to locate the control box
and harness. Most likely, the room must be moved out to access
this harness. It is usually fastened on the floor with wire ties.
Part numbers:
• 10ft: 071-830-00
• 15ft: 071-831-00
1. Remove the fuse going to the control box.
2. Locate the control box and the plugs coming from the
columns (see the RV manufacturer’s manual) Unplug
the three connectors: one at each motor M1 and M2
(pay attention which side the black plug is connected)
and one at the control box.
NOTE: One plug at the column end
is black. Write down its location
(right column or left column).
3. Locate and remove the wire ties.
4. Pull the harness out.
5. Put the new harness in the same location.
6. Fasten the harness with wire ties.
NOTE: It is important to fasten the harness and to make
sure it can’t be caught by moving parts (especially close
to the rollers).
7. Connect the black plug on the same side as step 2.
NOTE: failing to do so will reverse the mechanism. Switch
the two column plugs if this happens.
8. Connect the plug at the control box.
9. Re-install the fuse.

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9. DO NOT run the room if only one motor is plugged to the
harness.

Column Harness
NOTE: DO NOT ALTER THE LENGTH OF THE HARNESS.
Part numbers: Use the old harness to get this length.
• 6ft: 071-832-00
• 8ft: 071-833-00
1. Remove the fuse going to the control box.
2. Locate and unplug the connector coming from the
column (see the RV manufacturer’s manual).
3. Unplug the harness at the motor. There is a clip on the
connector that must be pressed while pulling the plug.
DO NOT PULL THE WIRES. ONLY PULL THE PLUG.
4. Remove the plastic strap holding the wires in place
inside the column.
5. Pull the harness out. It will need to be cut and
eventually some wire ties will need to be removed.
6. Do not attempt to run the new harness in the original
location: it will most likely be damaged during the
process. The new harness must be routed outside the
column. Use appropriate material to
protect the wires from chaffing from
vibration.
7. Fasten the harness with wire ties.
8. NOTE: Be careful to fasten the
harness; making sure it can not be
tangled up with moving parts
(especially close to the rollers).
9. Connect the plug at the control box.
10. Re-install the fuse.

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Slide Out Mechanism Replacement

NOTES:
• There is no need to completely pull the room out of the RV
to perform this operation.
• Both sides must be replaced.
• The operation must be performed with the RV on a solid
and level surface (concrete).
• The RV must be level, stable and chocked.
• Have equipment ready before beginning to work on the
RV: jacks, spacer, tools.
• Room can be heavy so make sure the room is moved and
supported safely.
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1. Remove both motors: 1 to 5 from the paragraph “Motor
replacement”.
2. Move the room out half way of the travel. Make sure there
are no screws hidden by the column.
3. Remove all the screws on the rails that are inside the
coach.
4. Put the jacks under both ends of the room. Adjust them in
order to support the room on both ends.
5. Beginning at the top, remove the column screws (both
sides).
6. Once all column screws are removed, gently push the
room out so that the facia is 1” or so from the wall. Use
a plastic tool between the column and the wall to help,
as the room seal will work against you. Be careful to not
damage the column or the wall.
7. Repeat with the other side.
8. The room should now be fully supported by the jacks and
almost fully extended.
9. Hold the slide mechanism while removing all the rail
screws (top and bottom).
10. Lift the front of the TOP and BOTTOM rails then slide the
mechanism out. Repeat with the other side.
11. Remove all the butyl tape from the coach wall.

Installing Slide Mechanism
1. Put butyl tape on the column flange of each slideout
mechanism. Leave the butyl tape liner in place. DO NOT
REMOVE THE ANGLES YET.
2. Make sure both columns are about half way of the travel.
If not, move them by connecting the motors and actuating
the wall switch.
3. Slide the mechanism back in place.
4. Push the bottom rail against the room floor and the notch
against the T molding.
NOTE: fasten the screws straight, not at an angle.
Use #10 wood screws. Screw the bottom rail first.
5. Push the top rail against the T molding. Use #10 wood
screws. Screw the rail, top and bottom rows.
6. Repeat with the other side.

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Removing Slide Mechanism

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7. Once both sides are fastened on the room wall, the room
is almost ready to be pushed back in place: Remove the
shipping angles and discard.
Put the column harnesses inside the column to protect
them during the following operation.
8. Insert one side first in the opening until the column flange
is ¾” from the wall (it is important to not have the butyl
tape in contact with the wall at this time. The butyl tape
liner should still be on which will keep the tape from
sticking to the wall).
Push the room against the opening to make room for the
other side.
9. Push the other side in the opening. Leave a gap of ¾”
between the column and the wall. Make sure there is
enough gap between the column and the opening. If no
gap exists, it will create stress on the parts and reduce life
expectancy.
10. Pull the top flap seal to cover the column seals.
11. Go inside of the coach and check the gap between the
column and the opening on both sides. If needed, move
the room to have approximately the same gap on both
sides.
12. Remove the butyl tape liner and push the room fully in.
13. Fasten top and bottom of the column on both ends.
14. Finish fastening the columns.
15. Pull the column harness from the column and plug in to
main harness from control box.
16. Press the switch to move the room in and out.
17. When the room is running properly, glue the column flap
seal and the top flap seals together at both top corners.
18. Seal properly with caulk at every location where water
leakage may occur.

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