Starting Date- Approximately January 2012
• Power On: Press and release the POWER button to engage power. All LED’s on the
panel will come on then most will go out. The LED next to the POWER button should be lit
RED when power is on. The ignition key will need to be in the off position and the park
brake will need to be set to extend the jacks. If you attempt Auto-Level or manual extend
you will hear a “deny” tone if the key or park brake is in the improper position.
• AUTO-LEVEL: Press the AUTO-LEVEL button and release. The system will send
out a continuous series of beeps, the ‘OPERATING’ LED will flash RED to let you
know AUTO-LEVEL is operating and will automatically level the coach. When
completed, the keypad will signal a successful level with a dual-level tone. Press
and release the POWER button. Note: The keypad may be left on once level has
been achieved. The keypad will enter “sleep mode” after five minutes of inactivity
.
Note: The jacks down LED lights must be off for Auto-Level to function.
If needed, press the ALL RETRACT button to clear and then Auto-Level
should function.
• Retracting the Jacks: To retract all jacks simultaneously, press and release
the All RETRACT button. All jacks will automatically retract and return to stowed
position. The pump will run in retract mode until all of the jacks are fully stowed
(plus an additional 5 seconds) up to a maximum of 60 or 90 seconds). This is the
proper method for retracting the jacks prior to travel. You may stop the ALL RETRACT
by pressing any button on the keypad. Jacks may be retracted in pairs by using the UP▲
button for each end or side for leveling purposes however the ALL RETRACT must be
used to fully stow the jacks prior to travel. The jacks down LED’s will turn off, indicating the
jacks are in the “stowed” position.
• Power OFF: Press and Release the Power Keypad Button
Visually Confirm all Jacks are Retracted Prior to Travel
• Setting the Null: The Null or “level position” has been preset from the factory.
However, if the coach is not level following an attempt to AUTO-LEVEL, the Null is easy
to reprogram. To set the Null, push and release the POWER keypad button to engage
power. The LED next to the POWER button should be lit RED when power is on. Level
the coach by deploying jacks manually (using the DOWN ▼ keypad buttons, extend
jacks until the coach is level), or by simply parking the coach on a level site. You do not
need to have jacks deployed to set the Null. Use a bubble level on a flat surface in the
center of the coach as a reference. Once the coach is level, turn the POWER off at the
panel. Depress and hold the AUTO-LEVEL keypad button. Continue to hold the AUTOLEVEL
button and press then release the POWER button, and listen for a series of beeps.
After the panel has beeped 5 to 6 times, release the AUTO-LEVEL button (the keypad
will continue to beep as long as the AUTO-LEVEL button is held). The new Null has been
set and the system will maintain this setting. Press and release the ALL RETRACT button
to retract the jacks to the stowed position.
Visually confirm all jacks are retracted prior to travel.
Note: There are specific instances when manual extension of one (or more) jack is inhibited (deny tone when DOWN ▼ is depressed).
This situation is caused by the ‘anti-twist’ protocol in the software contained in the controller. Simply stated, the ‘anti-twist’ protocol
denies jack extension if the system senses that a specific corner of the coach is approximately 3 degrees higher than the rest. You will
be able to extend other jacks to overcome the slope. If the system incorrectly senses excessive slope, this can be overcome by resetting
the Null. This will allow manual extension of all jacks. Remember to re-set the Null after manually leveling the coach.
Helpful Hints
Your coach is equipped with an air suspension.
The air suspension is deflated when the auto-level button is pressed and re-inflated when the all retract button is pressed.
The re-inflation requires that there is air pressure available to inflate the air suspension when the all retract button is
pressed. So it is recommended that the engine be started and air pressure allowed to build prior to pressing all retract to
assure that air is available to inflate the air suspension.
Your leveling system is equipped with an override option.
See the section on override. This is to allow you to get the jacks retracted in the event of electrical failure. It is
recommended that you review and understand this procedure prior to its need rather than to learn the procedure in
difficult environments.
Automatic functions.
You may stop automatic functions (auto level or all retract) at any time by pressing any button on the keypad. If auto
level is in process and the ignition key is turned to the engine run position or the park brake is released auto level will stop
and the warning beeper will come on and the jacks down status lights will flash.
Movement during auto level.
Excessive movement in or of the coach during the auto level process may result in the system not leveling properly.
Examples of this are strong winds that rock the coach during the auto level process or getting out of the coach causing a
rocking during the leveling process.
Proper Voltage.
The auto level system is a micro processer controlled system that requires adequate voltage and a permanent chassis
ground. Low voltage and or poor connections can prevent the operation or stop the operation in process.
Unit storage.
If the unit is stored for more than 24 hrs. with the jacks retracted it is possible that the jacks down status lights will come
on when the key is turned to the engine run position. Simply press the all retract button to clear the lights and the warning
buzzer.
Maintenance Items
Maintain the reservoir fluid level to a minimum ¾ full when the jacks are fully retracted. Use automatic transmission fluid
that meets a Dexron specification, the use of the “multipurpose” automatic transmission fluid is fine.
Change the fluid in the reservoir if it shows signs of contamination, debris or water.
The cylinder rods may be cleaned and protected by using WD-40 or equivalent.
Proper maintenance of the vehicles batteries and electrical system is important for proper system operation. Proper
voltage and grounding is critical. Follow the battery and coach manufactures guidelines for proper care and maintenance.
Additional Maintenance items and Troubleshooting items may be found on the web site
Darren Williams
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