10 Slide-Out Features

SLIDE-OUT OVERVIEW

GENERAL CONSIDERATIONS

The slide-out-room feature is actuated by a screen on the Spyder Controls System (the second button from the right of the control) (Figure 10-1). The switch must be manually held down in the desired position (either “in” or “out”) to activate the desired action of the slide-out room and continue to be held down until the desired action is concluded.	Figure 10-1: Slide-Out Screen             on the Spyder Controls System
Switches to operate the front slide-out rooms are also located on the driver's and passenger's seats (Figure 10-2). NOTE: Releasing the switch before the slide-out is fully extended or retracted will stop the slideout.	Figure 10-2: Front Slide-Out Switch

OPERATING PRECAUTIONS

Before the slide-out-room mechanism is used, make sure the motorhome is parked, and the leveling process has been properly completed. Verify that no obstacles (branches, trees, telephone poles, power/water hookups, trash bins, etc.) are within a five-foot space envelope of the slide-out room, to keep from damaging the slide-out room when it is finally deployed.

EXTENDING THE SLIDE-OUT ROOM  

1. All windows in the slide-out room (Figure 10-3) must be closed and secured before the slide-out room is to be extended or retracted. In addition, any loose materials or possible obstructions, such as rugs or furniture must be removed from the immediate slide-out room area. 2. Make sure that the motorhome has been leveled, that the battery is fully charged and connected to the electrical system, and that the ignition switch is ON and the engine is running before attempting to use the slide-out features. 3. Verify that there are no obstructions outside, which might interfere with the operation of the slide-out room. 4. Before moving the slide-out room in either direction, make sure that the driver’s and passenger’s chairs are moved forward into the driving area as far as possible and locked into position.

RETRACTING THE SLIDE-OUT ROOM

Before attempting to move the motorhome, the slide-out room must be fully retracted.
1. Verify that the 12 VDC system is fully charged and connected to the electrical system.
2. Make sure all personal equipment and any children are away from the slide-out.
3. Make sure all cabinet doors around the slide-out areas are closed.
4. Push RETRACT on the Spyder Controls System, and allow the slide-out room to go to its fully retracted position. 

NOTE:
The front slide-outs can also be operated by pressing the buttons located on the sides of the seats.

5. Release the switch (this locks the room into position).

EMERGENCY SLIDE-OUT ROOM CONTROL OVERRIDE

If the switches for the slide-out rooms become disabled in the cabin of the motorhome, use the emergency override button for all slide-outs (Figure 10-5) that is located in the front driver’s side compartment with the fuses for the motorhome. This override switch operates all slide-outs simultaneously. To retract or extend the slide-outs, a round dowel or cylinder (for example: barrel of a ballpoint pen) must be inserted in the holes marked RET or EXT.

Figure 10-4: Location of Slide-Out Room Control Override