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Discovery, Discovery LXE, Pace Arrow, and
SLIDEOUT OPERATION
Slideout room operation
uses safety features to prevent
mechanical damage or physical
harm. Slideout room(s) will not
operate until all safety requirements
are met. To prevent damage to
cabinet doors or the slideout
room, secure all cabinet doors in
the closed position prior to room
activation. Interior doors may
require being fully open or fully
closed for sufcient clearance to
operate the slideout(s).
Slideout Operation
Requirements:
Engine is running.
Park brake is applied.
House battery disconnect
switch is on.
House batteries are charged.
Hydraulic jacks are extended
with the motorhome
supported by the leveling
jacks.
Extending & Retracting Slide Rooms
CAUTION:
To extend or retract the
slideout room, the ignition
must be on, the engine
running and battery voltage
13.0 volts. Apply the park
brake. Operate the slideout
room when supported by
hydraulic jacks. Damage
to the slideout room,
mechanism or seals can
occur.
To Extend or Retract Slide
Rooms:
Ensure the park brake is
applied.
Start the engine.
Level the motorhome using
the hydraulic leveling
panel. The motorhome must
be supported by the air
suspension before operating
any slideout room.
Shut off the engine.
Move the driver and
passenger seat forward.
Clean the oor of dirt or grit
that could result in damage
during operation.
Conrm there is sufcient
clearance inside/outside the
motorhome for the room to
extend/retract.
Allow at least ve feet of
clearance to extend the
slideout.
If applicable, remove any
locking bars.
Conrm the house batteries
are fully charged.
Open a window or vent to
equalize pressure during
slideout operation.
clear of the slideout room
path.
Firmly latch all cabinet
doors and close drawers.
Damage to the doors,
drawers and fascia can
occur.
Locate the slideout room
control switch. Press and
hold the slideout room
switch to the desired (In or
Out) position.
Release the switch to stop
room movement at any time.
A change in motor sound
indicates full extension/
retraction.
CAUTION:
Firmly latch all cabinet
doors adjacent to the
slideout before extending or
retracting slideout rooms.
Damage to doors or the
fascia may occur.
CAUTION:
Do not leave the slide room
extended during severe
weather. Conditions such
as high winds or heavy rain
may cause damage. Rain
water can pool on the slide
room awning, adding weight
and causing the awning to
sag. Retract the room in
small increments to allow
water run off.
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Slideout control switch