Comparing 14.5° and 20° Rack and Pinion Gears
1. Start by measuring the distance between two
individual adjacent teeth.
2. Using calipers or a steel rule, measure from the
inside edge of one tooth (A), and then measure over to
the inside edge of the next tooth (B) shown in (Fig. 2).
3. The 14.5° rack will measure approximately 0.170
inches (Fig. 3). The 20° rack will measure
approximately 0.231 inches (Fig. 4).
4. The 14.5° rack will have 4 teeth per inch (Fig. 5).
The 20° rack will have 3 teeth per inch (Fig. 6).
A
B
Fig. 3 - 14.5° Rack
Fig. 4 - 20° Rack
1" 1"
Fig. 5 - 14.5° Rack
Fig. 6 - 20° Rack
4 teeth per inch 3 teeth per inch
Spur Gear Comparison
The simplest way to differentiate between the 14.5° spur gear
and the 20° spur gear is the number of teeth on the
gear. Spur gear 122739 (Fig. 7) has 18 teeth. Spur gear 101941
(Fig. 8) has 15 teeth.
Fig. 7 Fig. 8
B A
B A
Fig. 2 - Side View
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In the event a gear pack needs to be replaced, follow these
steps:
1. Run slide-out room half way out.
2. Place a jack under the inner arm of the
slide-out.
3. Jack room up just enough to remove pressure off the
gear pack.
4. Remove drive bolt from the cross shaft.
5. Remove bolts which hold the gear pack assembly in
place on the outer rail (Fig. 9).
6. Drop out the damaged gear pack.
7. Install the new gear pack.
8. Install bolts to hold gear pack assembly in place on
the outer rail.
9. Install cross shaft and bolt.
10. Gear pack assembly does not need to be torqued down, only
adequately and securely tightened.
Fig. 9
Gear Pack
Inner Rail
Mounting
Bolts
Gear Rack
Gear Packs
281331 2 x 2
140409 2 x 3, 3 x 3
122837 Standard 2.5 x 2.5
123356 Heavy Duty 2.5 x 2.5
140418 Embedded Rack
Gear Pack Replacement Instructions
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1. Loosen both gear packs bolts (Fig. 10A and Fig. 10B)
until tension is off of the gear pack.
2. Using a manual pump oil can, pump 2-3 squirts of
synthetic motor oil onto gear pack drive shaft in
lubrication points (Fig. 11A), (Fig. 12A), (Fig. 13A through
D).
NOTE: Do not lubricate rack or pinion gear teeth, lubricate
drive shaft only.
NOTE: LCI recommends Mobile One Fully Synthetic 10W-30 Motor
Oil to lubricate gear pack.
3. Extend and retract slide-out arms several times to
work lubricant through gear pack.
Fig. 10
Fig. 11
Fig. 12 Fig. 13
A
B
A
A
A
D
B
C
Corrective Action for Squeaking Gear Packs
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Removing and replacing actuator (Fig. 14)
1. Disconnect manual crank shaft (A) from end of motor
assembly.
2. Disconnect motor wires from source (B).
3. Take measurements (G) and (H) from the end of the
threaded rod. The stop can and jam nuts will be
replaced using those measurements.
4. Remove all jam nuts (F) and stop can (E) from
threaded shaft on actuator.
5. Take note of mounting bolt locations and remove
mounting bolts (D) from hat channel (C).
6. After everything is disconnected, slide actuator out
of frame. To replace with new actuator, follow
previous directions in reverse.
A
B
C
D
D
E
H
G
F
F
Fig. 14
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Motor troubleshooting
Before attempting to troubleshoot the motor, make sure an
adequate power source is available. The unit batteries
should be fully charged or the unit should be plugged into A/C
service with batteries installed. Do not attempt to
troubleshoot the motor without assuring a full 12V DC
charge.
The following tests require only a DC voltmeter (or DC test
light) and a jumper lead.
1. Attach voltmeter (or test light) leads to the
negative and positive switch terminals on back of wall
switch. Does the meter indicate 12V DC? If YES, see Step 2; if
NO see Step 3.
2. If YES, at the motor, check the incoming leads to 12V
DC (if necessary, disconnect leads at wire splices).
Does meter indicate 12V DC? If YES, motor needs to be
replaced. The motor is not field serviceable.
DO NOT ATTEMPT TO REPAIR. If NO, Inspect all wires and
connections between the wall switch and
the motor. Repair connections as necessary. Recheck as in Step
1.
3. If NO, inspect all connections between battery and
switch. Inspect 30A Auto-reset Circuit Breaker (See
Next Page). Recheck as above in Step 1.
4. Since there are no field serviceable parts in the
motor, electrical troubleshooting and service is limited
to replacing only those components as previously
outlined.
5. Thorough inspection of wiring and connections is the
only other electrical service that can be
performed.
Fig. 16 - New Slide-out Switch Color Codes
Green - Motor Forward
White - Ground
Black - Power
White - Ground
Red - Motor Reverse
Black - Ground
Yellow - Motor Reverse
Green - Motor Forward
Black - Ground
Red - Power
Fig. 15 - Old Slide-out Switch Color Codes
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Motor
Battery (-)
White
Battery (+)
Black
Battery (-)
White
IN
OUT
Switch
Auto Reset Breaker
Supplied by Customer
Battery
Battery (+) Battery (-)
Red Motor
Green Motor
Change of Polarity
Reverses Motor
Red
Black
CAUTION!
HIGH VOLTAGE
10 GAUGE
WIRE MINIMUM
Motor
Auto Reset Breaker
Supplied by Customer
Battery
Change of Polarity
Reverses Motor
IN
OUT
10 GAUGE
WIRE MINIMUM
Switch
Battery (+)
Yellow
Motor
Green Motor Black
Red
Battery (-)
CAUTION!
HIGH VOLTAGE
Battery (+)
Red
Battery (-)
Black
Battery (-)
Black
Old Slide-out Switch Wiring Diagram
New Slide-out Switch Wiring Diagram
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Instructions
1. Circle which side of your coach this room bar is for
(Door Side or Off Door Side).
2. Enter the measurements for A, B, C, and D on the
lines at the bottom.
DOOR SIDE
OFF DOOR SIDE
FRONT OF COACH
Room Bar
A________ B________ C________ D________
D
C
A B
Room Bar
Brackets
Room Bar Measurement Chart
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Mechanical Room Adjustment
NOTE: All slide-out room adjustments MUST be performed by
certified service technicians. Adjustments
made by non-certified persons may void any and all warranty
claims.
Horizontal adjustment
1. Loosen 2 carriage bolts “A” on each bracket located
at the end of each guide tube (Fig. 17).
2. Room is ready to be positioned horizontally by
pushing on the outside, sidewall or by using a prying
device inserted into the opening between the room and
coach.
NOTE: Use caution when using prying device so seals do not
become damaged.
Vertical adjustment
1. Loosen 2 carriage bolts “A” on each bracket located
at the end of each guide tube (Fig. 17).
2. Loosen jam nut (Fig. 18).
3. For vertical adjustment turn vertical adjustment bolt
“B” up or down to locate room height (Fig. 18).
4. Once room is located, tighten carriage bolts “A” and
jam nut bolts (Figs. 17 and 18).
Bolt "A"
Bolt "A"
Bolt "B"
Jam Nut
Fig. 17 Fig. 18
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Fig. 19
Stop Can
C
A
B
Adjusting room so it seals in the IN position
1. Locate the actuator coming through the frame.
2. On the end of the actuator, there is a threaded shaft
mounted to the drive bracket with three nuts and
a stop can (Fig. 19).
3. Loosen the 3/4" nut (Fig. 19A) on the outside of the
stop can using a 1 1/8" wrench.
4. Screw the can in or out, and then tighten down the
nut - doing so will change the location of the seal
going to the "in" position.
Adjusting room so it seals in the OUT position
1. Locate the actuator coming through the frame.
2. On the end of the actuator, there is a threaded shaft
mounted to the bracket with three nuts and a stop
can (Fig. 19).
3. Using a 1 1/8" wrench, move the 3/4" nut (Fig. 19B)
and, using a 1 1/16" wrench, move the nylock nut (Fig.
19C) in either direction. This will change the location of
your seal going to the "out" position.
4. Make sure all nuts are tight.
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Fig. 21
Fig. 20
Through
frame crank
extension
with pin
Crank handle
Manual Override
NOTE: Always disconnect battery from system prior to manually
operating system. Failure to disconnect
battery can cause electricity to backfeed through the motor
and cause serious damage to the
system as well as void the warranty.
The Lippert Electric Through Frame Slide-out comes with a
Manual Override system. There are two different
methods for manually extending and retracting the slide-out
room. A crank handle extension or 3/4" socket and
ratchet can be used outside the chassis main rail at the crank
extension with pin (Fig. 20-21). A socket and ratchet
can be used inside the main frame on the hex head crank
extension (Fig. 22-23).
Manual Override-Outside Frame
Locate the crank extension with pin outside of the chassis
main rail (Fig. 20). This is where the crank handle fits on
(Fig. 21) to allow the manual extension/retraction of the
room. Rotate the crank handle clockwise to retract and
counterclockwise to extend slide-out. It is important to note
that you DO NOT need to attempt to disengage the
motor as the actuator is “manual ready.” Just hook up and
crank.
NOTE: Use EXTREME CAUTION when extending and/or retracting
room using the manual override feature.
It is possible to operate the slide-out beyond the maximum
extension and/or retraction and
damage the slide components, slide room structure or trim
components.
NOTE: The gears can be stripped out if the room is manually
retracted/extended to its fullest extent and the
operator continues to rotate manual override. Any damage due
to misuse of the Manual Override
feature will disqualify any and all claims to the Limited
Warranty.
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