10 Equalizers System
Warnings and Precautions
• Use the system in the intended manner. System forces and pressures can cause severe injury or death if used improperly or modified. Service work should only be performed by trained technicians.
• Do not attempt to operate the system when the vehicle is in motion.
• Visually confirm that all stabilizer legs are retracted prior to travel.
• The equalizer system is designed to deny extension or retraction if the ignition switch is in the (on) position. If equalizer system is extended and the ignition is turned on it will default and retract automatically.
• Make sure there are no obstructions in the path of the extend or retract paths of the stabilizer unit.
• Do not use the stabilizer legs to lift the unit to perform any kind of service work or to change the legs. The system is designed to stabilize the unit not to lift it off the ground.
• Do not go under vehicle while stabilizer legs are extended.
• Do not operate any system functions while anyone is under the coach.
• Do not allow excessive motion in the coach during stabilizer operation. This could cause the system to stabilize improperly.
• Modification of any factory-supplied item may result in denial of all warranty claims.
Parking the Coach
Care must be taken when selecting a parking spot. Since the system is designated to provide stabilization rather than leveling, park the motorhome on suitably level ground.
• Place the transmission in PARK and set the PARKING BRAKE.
• Prior to ANY system operation, visually confirm that the area above and below the stabilizers is clear of objects and obstructions.
• Deploy the stabilizers before extending Slide-Outs. Retract Slide-Outs before retracting stabilizers
Equalizer Power Fuse Block
• The Equalizer system has a 40amp fuse block located on the battery distribution center in the coach battery compartment. See Figure 10-1
Figure 10-1: Equalizer Fuse Block
Equalizer System Controller
• The Equalizer controller is located on the passage side first cargo bay. This unit is self-contained and senses current from each stabilizer as they are deployed and retracted. compartment. See figure 10-2
Figure 10-2: Equalizer Fuse Block
Equalizer System Control Switch
• The Equalizer control switch is located on driver side in the front cab, under the Mercedes gear leaver. This switch will allow the operation of the equalizer system. See below instructions on switch operation. See figure 10-3
Figure 10-3: Equalizer Control Switch
Extending the Stabilizers
1. Enable the System: Move the ON/OFF switch to the ON position. Depending on the installation, a safety interconnect circuit may be present. Certain conditions may have to be met in order to operate the system. For example, this circuit may require the ignition be OFF, the parking brake set, or the slide-outs fully retracted in order to operate the system.
2. Extending the Stabilizers: Push and release the EXTEND button. This starts the automatic stabilizing cycle. The stabilizers will automatically extend until they contact the ground, slightly lifting the coach. The red EXTENDED LED light will illuminate to indicate the stabilizers are out of the stowed position. To interrupt the Auto Stabilizing Cycle: Push and release the EXTEND button once. This will stop the stabilizer movement. Do not turn the ON/OFF switch OFF.
3. Disable the System: Once the stabilizers have firmly contacted the ground and the system has completed stabilizing, move the ON/OFF switch to the OFF position.
Retracting the Stabilizers
1. Enable the System: Move the ON/OFF switch to the ON position.
2. Retract the Stabilizers: Push and release the RETRACT button. This starts the automatic retraction cycle. The stabilizers will automatically retract to the stowed position. The red EXTENDED LED light will go out to indicate the stabilizers are fully retracted. To interrupt the auto retraction cycle: Push and release the RETRACT button once. This will stop the stabilizer movement. Do not turn the ON/OFF switch OFF.
3. Disable the System: Once the stabilizers have fully retracted and the system has automatically stopped running, move the ON/OFF switch to the OFF position.
4. Inspect: Visually confirm that the stabilizers are fully retracted into the stowed position and ready for travel.
