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7.4 SLIDE OUT ROOM
TROUBLESHOOTING
1. General Maintenance:
Always disconnect battery cable before working
on slide-out system.
2. Low Power:
a. The most common cause of malfunction is
low battery voltage. To ensure adequate
power, take the following steps:
b. Connect your shoreline to an external 120-
volt power source. This will activate the
converter and charge the battery.
c. Reduce the electrical load to a minimum by
shutting off all 12-volt lights and appli-
ances.
3. Sticking or Binding:
a. If the trailer is not levelled and stabilized
properly, the tracking system may bind.
Make sure the trailer is level and stable.
Level the trailer prior to extending the slide,
to ensure it works smoothly.
b. If the slide-out has been in one position
(retracted or extended) the seals may have
a tendancy to stick. DO NOT use petro-
leum products on these seals as they can
cause premature seal deterioration.
7.5 PROLONGED OCCUPANCY
Trailers are generally designed for recreational and
short-term occupancy. In case of extended occu-
pancy there are a few things regarding humidity and
condensation that you should be aware of. Exces-
sive moisture inside the trailer can accumulate and
may damage the trailer. Moisture condensing on
the windows is a sure sign that the humidity inside
your trailer is too high. To reduce moisture inside
your trailer we suggest the following:
1. Ventilation:
Provide adequate ventilation at all time, open
windows and vents. This will allow fresh air to
flow through and reduce the moisture content.
2. Reduce Moisture:
Reduce moisture released inside the trailer.
Run the bathroom fan when using the bathroom
and turn on the range hood fan while cooking.
This will remove unnecessary moisture from
your trailer. Hang wet towels and swim wear
outside the trailer to dry.
3. De-Humidifier:
Install a de-humidifier to remove excess mois-
ture inside the trailer. This is particularly true in
cold weather. Removing moisture from the air
before it condenses on a cold outside surface
works best. Turning the heat up will only
increase the heating load on the furnace and
fuel consumption.
4. Storm Windows:
Install storm windows to reduce condensation
on the windows and reduce heat loss.
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