Ground Control 3.0 Service Manual
Contents
1. Prior to Operation The leveling system should only be operated under the following conditions 1 The unit is parked on a reasonably level surface 2 _ Be sure all persons pets and property are clear of the coach while the leveling system is in operation 3 Make sure battery ies are fully charged and test at 12 VDC under load Touch Pad Diagram Fig 1 LCI ELECTRONIC LEVELING oo Jacks Down BE READY d e AUTO LEVEL CAUTION READ AND UNDERSTAND OPERATORS MANUAL BEFORE USING DO NOT USE JACKS FOR TIRE REMOVAL OR UNDER VEHICLE SERVICE 4 Description Up Arrow Scrolls up through the menu on LCD Down Arrow Scrolls down through the menu on LCD Enter Activates modes and procedures indicated on LCD Retract Places leveling system into retract mode Press and hold down for 1 second to initiate Auto Retract LCD Display Displays procedures and results Auto Level Places leveling system into auto level mode Front Jack Button Activates front jacks in manual mode I Right Jack Button Activates right jacks in manual mode gt Rev 01 30 2015 Page 3 Ground Control 3 0 Service Manual Operation Basic Jack Operation Landing gear jacks can be operated any time the system is ON By pushing the FRONT button Fig 1G both front or landing gear jacks can be extended By pushing either the FRONT and LEFT Fig 1H or FRONT and RIGHT Fig 11 buttons th2. GROUND CONTROL 3 0 4 POINT AND 6 POINT SERVICE MANUAL TABLE OF CONTENTS System and EST 2 Prior to Operation 3 Touch Pad Diagram 3 Operation ccc ccc cee esses neeseceeceeeeeeseeseteseessesseseiseissetiesiississesiissiseissetesiississesiteissisesiseisesettee 4 Basic Jack Operation iisiissssisiiiiiiikst sii i it kke sin A E EEEE E E EEE EEEE EEE EEEE EEEE EEEE aE 4 Unhitching from a Tow Vehicle 4 Auto Level io coccccssssssssesseessessssssssecsscssssssssesecsssssssssssesessusssssusasecsessussssassasecsusssssnssseeseesesssssaseeseeseesteateaseeseesess 5 Auto Level Seouence a eaaa EEEE E EEE EEEE EEE EE EEEE EEEE EEEE Hitch Recognition 5 eu EEE 6 Zero Point Calibration I LLLLLLLLLLLLAILYLIIIYIYLYIIYIYHLYIIYIIYHLYILEYIIYLEILEYIIYLELELIE IL LL LD LD LL Ln A 6 Manual Override Top of Jack Motor 7 Manual Override Bottom of Jack Motor 8 Preventive Maintenance ccc ccccce cee ceeessees eee eseeseeteeteessetieteesessstietsiseississieteiseississetiseiteisseseteete 9 Troubleshooting Touch Pad 9 Special Jack Error Codes ce cece ese eeenesseseeeseseeseeevesensessssesesesetseseississeississiaseissesiseissetsissessee 9 Touch Pad Error Codes 9 Component Replacement 11 Landing Gear Replacement 11 Rear Jack Replacement Gae Gae eaaa NAN NGGONE NANANG NONA NAN LEDD IL HL Ln nU 12 Rear Sensor Replacement 12 Controller Replacement 17 Touch Pad Replacement 18 Jack Motor Replacement 18 4 Point Wiring Diagram sisi
3. amp amp Ze 2 E bb Se lt X Hall Effect Jack Rear Right lt N LLLLLLEL e WANG g Jack Mounting Wd Bracket Top Lock Nut Power and Ground Harness Contact us Lippert Components Inc www lci1 com customerservice Phone 574 537 8900 Email warranty lci1 com GROUND CONTROL 3 0 COMPONENTS LEVELING AND STABILIZATION kW W lt W SN Sa Callout A Hall Effect Landing Gear Front Stroke 19 8125 B 305339 Hall Effect Jack Rear Left 12 5 Stroke Hall Effect Jack Rear Right 12 5 Stroke D 342610 __ _HallEffectJack RearShort10 5 Stroke Weld On Jack Mounting Bracket OEM Only Contact us Lippert Components Inc www lci1 com customerservice Phone 574 537 8900 Email warrantyQlci1 com Li a a 4 4 Li GROUND CONTROL 3 0 COMPONENTS LEVELING AND STABILIZATION Jack Mounting Nut 20 1 118076 Jack Mounting Bolt 2 20 x 1 Flange Contact us Lippert Components Inc www lci1 com customerservice Phone 574 537 8900 Email warrantyQlci1 com GROUND CONTROL 3 0 COMPONENTS LEVELING AND STABILIZATION PN 14022 LCI 5TH WHEEL REMOTE SENSOR NOLOBNNOD Te NN NV3M 1HOIN LR HALL CONNECTOR LEFT REAR 123NNOD TH WN GIN o 1HOINS MID connector Lippert Components Inc 19273 C LCI 6 LEG HALL EFFECT ELECTRIC JACK LEVELER
4. 537 8900 Web www lci1 com Email warranty lci1 com Rev 01 30 2015 Page 26 Ground Control 3 0 Service Manual
5. MAX FUSE SIZE 35 AMP LITTELFUSE 0299035 ZXNV LEFT LF HALL CONNECTOR 4 POINT HALL EFFECT CANBUS WIRELESS SR GROUND CONTROL MODULE THIS SIDE DOWN HOLO3NNOD men Au LEFT FRONT JNOHI LHOIY Description Rear Sensor LCD Touch Pad Harness Rear Sensor Harness 234802 LCD Touch Pad 329164 Linc Remote 304136 Point Hall Effect Canbus Wireless Ground Control Controller ON 0 O P Q 267401 Linc Remote Charger O R LGS WE d N 5 T Contact us Lippert Components Inc www lci1 com customerservice Phone 574 537 8900 Email warrantyQlci1 com GROUND CONTROL 3 0 COMPONENTS LEVELING AND STABILIZATION 7 Contact us Lippert Components Inc www lci1 com customerservice Phone 574 537 8900 Email warrantyQlci1 com LIPPERT COMPONENTS The contents of this manual are proprietary and copyright protected by Lippert Components Inc LCI LCI prohibits the copying or dissemination of portions of this manual unless prior written consent from an authorized LCI representative has been provided Any unauthorized use shall void any applicable warranty The information contained in this manual is subject to change without notice and at the sole discretion of LCI Revised editions are available for free download from www lci1 com Please recycle all obsolete materials For all concerns or questions please contact Lippert Components Inc Ph 574
6. point being set incorrectly S ERROR E Sensor calibration values are out Reset zero point Bad Calibration of range Internal sensor problem Replace controller Internal Sensor PANIC STOP The user pressed a button on the Restart automatic operation and then touch pad during an automatic refrain from pressing any buttons on the Function Aborted operation touch pad Rev 01 30 2015 Page 10 Ground Control 3 0 Service Manual Component Replacement NOTE After replacing any of these components you will need to home the jacks See the corresponding sections for instructions Landing Gear Replacement 1 Remove existing landing gear from the unit by removing the carriage bolts and nuts in the brackets that are holding the landing gear in place 2 _ Using the new carriage bolts and nuts mount the new landing gear in the brackets so that the tabs on the new landing gear are positioned between the mounting brackets as shown in Figs 16 and 17 Tighten the nuts on the carriage bolts until the bracket opening is less than 2 V 3 Connect the wire harnesses to the landing gear motor wires and run the harnesses to the compartment where the controller will be mounted NOTE LCI recommends zip tying the harnesses tight against the landing gear motors to prevent damage to the harnesses Frame Rail P 4 Rev 01 30 2015 Page 11 Ground Control 3 0 Service Manual Rear Jack Replacement 1 _ Unbolt the j
7. will set Space between the sensor and the crossmember MUST be left so the wire harness will not be pinched Fig 22 Rev 01 30 2015 Page 14 Ground Control 3 0 Service Manual 7 Attach the replacement rear sensor Fig 23B to the mounting plate Fig 23C using two 38 hex head self tapping screws Fig 23A Orientation is imperative for the correct operation of the leveling system 8 Attach the mounting plate Fig 24B and replacement sensor Fig 24C assembly to the crossmember Fig 24D using two 38 hex head self tapping screws Fig 24A Ensure that the plate is centered side to side on the frame and that the sensor is oriented properly Fig 24 Rev 01 30 2015 Ground Control 3 0 Service Manual 9 Connect the rear sensor harness to the connector on the rear sensor Fig 25A and run the harness through the frame and up to the compartment where the controller will be mounted Rev 01 30 2015 Page 16 Ground Control 3 0 Service Manual Controller Replacement 1 Disconnect all jack harnesses from the connectors on the controller Remove the power and ground harness from the controller 2 3 Remove the controller Fig 26A from the ceiling of the compartment 4 _ Using four 8 x 1 wood screws Fig 26B attach the replacement controller Fig 26A to the ceiling of the compartment in the same position as the removed controller NOTE The controller should be positioned directly in th
8. ack from mounting bracket 2 Bolt the new rear jack Fig 18C to the mounting bracket Fig 18B using six bolts Fig 18D and nuts Fig 18A per jack Tighten the bolts to 90 Ib ft of torque 3 Connect the wire harnesses to the rear jack motor wires NOTE LCI recommends zip tying the harnesses tight against the rear jack motors to prevent damage to the harnesses Main Frame Rail Rear Sensor Replacement 1 Locate the rear sensor in the underbelly of the coach 2 Cutan access panel in the underbelly using a knife The rear sensor should be installed on the crossmember to the rear of the back axle centered curbside to roadside on the unit Be sure not to cut any hoses or wires that may be under the underbelly Rev 01 30 2015 Page 12 Ground Control 3 0 Service Manual 3 Disconnect the rear sensor harness from the connector on the rear sensor Fig 19A 4 Remove the screws Fig 20A mounting plate Fig 20B and sensor Fig 20C assembly from the crossmember Fig 20D Rev 01 30 2015 Page 13 Ground Control 3 0 Service Manual Remove the screws Fig 21A from the rear sensor Fig 21B and mounting plate Fig 210 and remove the sensor from the plate De 6 Dry fit the mounting plate Fig 22A and the replacement rear sensor Fig 22B to the crossmember Fig 220 The pre drilled holes in the plate are for mounting the rear sensor to the plate Mark on the plate where the rear sensor
9. age the motor If manual override is necessary on any jack in the system there are two options The following process will describe how to use the top override See next page for the bottom override Tools needed 38 drive ratchet and extension no socket 1 _ Find the port on the top of the jack motor Fig 8A 2 Remove the rubber plug Fig 9 hb Wb Y W W W W W lt v 3 Insert the drive into the port Fig 10 4 _ Turn override until the jack extends or retracts to desired position Fig 11 Rev 01 30 2015 Page 7 Ground Control 3 0 Service Manual Manual Override Bottom of Jack Motor NOTE Use of a 12V 18V cordless screw gun or pneumatic screw gun is acceptable to manually override the jacks Do not use an impact screw gun to perform the override procedure as this may damage the motor If manual override is necessary on any jack in the system there are two options The following process will describe how to use the bottom override See previous page for the top override Tools needed 38 drive ratchet and extension 6 socket 1 Find the port on the bottom of the jack motor Fig 12A 2 Remove the rubber plug Fig 13 hh AS W W W W W W W 3 3 Insert the 36 socket into the port Fig 14 4 Turn override until the jack extends or retracts to desired position Fig 15 Rev 01 30 2015 Page 8 Ground Control 3 0 Service Manual Preventive Maint
10. c leveling cycle has been started it is important that there is no movement in the coach until the unit has completed the leveling process Failure to remain still during the leveling cycle could have an effect on the performance of the leveling system NOTE In order for hitch recognition feature to function the auto level seguence MUST be started with the front of the unit above level Auto Level Seguence 1 When Auto Level Sequence begins the front of the unit will lower slightly to a point below level The coach will then stop and raise up to the point where it is level from front to rear 2 Rear leveling jacks are grounded 3 Aside to side leveling sequence occurs NOTE At this point on the 6 point system the two middle jacks are grounded to stabilize the unit These two jacks do not level the unit 4 Each jack will perform a final grounding touch 5 LCD will read AUTO LEVEL SUCCESS Fig 3 6 LCD will then read READY Jacks Down Fig 4A and the green LED at the center of the four jack buttons will be illuminated Fig 4B GO LCI ELECTRONIC LEVELING NOTE If the AUTO LEVEL sequence does not perform as described place the system in the manual mode and test that the jacks operate correctly by pushing their coordinating buttons on the touch pad i e FRONT button operates only the front jacks Hitch Recognition 1 _ Turn on touch pad 2 Press the left and right buttons simultaneously Fig 1H I 3 All leveli
11. ction system has locked out the operation to prevent damage to the frame of the unit Unhitching from a Tow Vehicle NOTE Prior to unhitching from the tow vehicle ensure unit is parked on a level surface and be sure to chock the tires of the unit 1 Extend the inner legs of both landing gear 4 5 inches by pulling on the quick release pins 2 Push ON OFF Fig 1K LCD Screen will light up and display READY JACKS UP Fig 2A 3 Push the UP arrow Fig 1A to scroll to Drop Front Jacks option on LCD screen 4 Red indicator lights Fig 2B may come on indicating the current disposition of the unit In this case the front and right sides of the unit are low 5 Push ENTER Fig 10 Both front landing gear jacks will go to ground and stop 6 Push the FRONT button Fig 1G extending the front landing gear to a sufficient height which raises the front of the unit off of the tow vehicle s 5th wheel hitch plate 7 Pull tow vehicle away and park at a safe distance 8 READY Jacks Up Be AUTO LEVEL CAUTION READ AND UNDERSTAND OPERATORS MANUAL BEFORE USING FOR TIRE REMOVAL OR UNDER VEHICLE SERVICE Rev 01 30 2015 Page 4 Ground Control 3 0 Service Manual Auto Level 1 After unhitching from tow vehicle and parking the vehicle at a safe distance away from the unit press the ON OFF button Fig 1K and then press AUTO LEVEL Fig 1F NOTE Once the automati
12. e center of the unit with the arrow on the label of the controller facing the front of the coach Fig 27 NOTE Some 6 point controllers do not have orientation arrows for the front of the unit When installing those controllers ensure that the port labeled LEFT FRONT is pointing to the left hand front of the unit This will ensure proper orientation and function of the controller Attach the power and ground harness to the corresponding posts on the replacement controller and then connect them to the correct posts on the house battery 5 Connect all jack harnesses to the appropriate connectors on the replacement controller Rev 01 30 2015 Page 17 4 POINT HALL EFFECT CANBUS WIRELESS G GROUND CONTROL MODULE OF VEHICLE Ki Lippert Component Inc 17410 4 POINT HALL EFFECT CANBUS WIRELESS GROUND CONTROL MODULE Ground Control 3 0 Service Manual Touch Pad Replacement 1 Remove the face plate of the touch pad Fig 28A from the mounting bezel Fig 28B 2 Unplug the harness from the connector on the back of the face plate 3 Plug the touch pad harness into the connector on the back of the replacement touch pad face plate and snap the face plate into the bezel Jack Motor Replacement 1 Using a 2 socket or wrench remove the two motor retention bolts from the jack Fig 29 2 Remove the faulty motor from the top of the jack Fig 30 3 Gently position the replacement motor into the coupler f
13. e individual front jacks can be extended If the touch pad is put in the retract mode indicated by the orange illuminated LED next to the RETRACT button Fig 1D the front jacks can be retracted together by pushing the FRONT button Fig 1G or individually by pressing LEFT Fig 1H or RIGHT Fig 11 buttons while simultaneously pressing the FRONT button Fig 1G NOTE Middle jacks can only be operated in error mode In order to engage middle jacks press LEFT and RIGHT buttons simultaneously The rear jacks can only be extended when the touch pad is in the manual mode Once system is in manual mode pressing the REAR button Fig 1J will extend both rear jacks at the same time To extend individual rear jacks press the LEFT Fig 1H or RIGHT Fig 11 buttons while simultaneously pressing the REAR button Fig 1J depending on which jack needs to be operated If the touch pad is put in the retract mode indicated by the orange illuminated LED next to the RETRACT button Fig 1D the rear jacks can be retracted together by pushing the REAR button Fig 1J or individually by pressing either the LEFT Fig 1H or RIGHT Fig 11 buttons while simultaneously pressing the REAR button Fig 1J NOTE If the rear jacks will not operate individually using the method described above but they operate properly when Auto Level is performed the Twist Prevention Prote
14. en press ENTER If the error is still present the message will be displayed again LCD Message What s Happening What Should Be Done Controller not properly secured Check and secure controller placement Excess Angle Excessive angle reached during EE auto operation Controller not properly secured Check and secure controller placement Excessive Angle Excessive angle reached during ET ch auto operation Front of coach below level when starting Auto Level process only Raise front of coach above level and when trying to initiate Hitch restart Auto Level process ERROR Recognition Feature Disabled Touch pad power not cycled between consecutive leveling operations Zero point not set Set zero point Rev 01 30 2015 Page 9 Ground Control 3 0 Service Manual Turn touch pad off and then back on to reset the system LCD Message What s Happening What Should Be Done Check wiring for loose connection ERROR Battery voltage dropped below Low Voltage 10 8V Test battery voltage under load charge or replace Check disposition of jacks Relocate the Out Of Stroke stroke length and is unable to lift coach External Sensor the controller to the rear sensor remote sensor Jack Time Out reguested auto operation Unable to auto level due to Check disposition of jacks Relocate the E RROR uneven ground coach Auto Level Fail Unable to auto level due to zero Reset zero point
15. enance 1 Remove dirt and road debris from jacks and stabilizer struts if equipped as needed 2 _ If jacks are down for extended periods it is recommended to spray exposed leveling jack tubes with a spray lubricant every 3 months for protection If the coach is located in a salty environment it is recommended to spray the rods every month Ensure the coach is supported at both the front and rear with jack stands before performing any troubleshooting or service to the unit Failure to do so may result in death or personal injury Troubleshooting Touch Pad Special Jack Error Codes To clear one of these errors 1 Correct or otherwise repair the issue see the table below NOTE Extend all of the jacks at least six 6 inches then press and hold the RETRACT button on the touch pad until the jacks begin retracting Refer to Basic Jack Operation for middle jack extension procedure 2 All of the jacks will retract fully to clear the error LCD Message What s Happening What Should Be Done ERROR Error ata specific jack left front LF Jack right front left rear right rear RF Jack Hall signal issue open short Check harness connections at controller and at jack Check harness for damage Unexpected high amp current Repair or replace as necessary stall LM Jack malfunction RM Jack LR Jack RR Jack Touch Pad Error Codes NOTE To clear an error from the touch pad repair or otherwise correct the issue th
16. kii iiie EEEE EEEE EEEE EEEE EEEE EEE EEEE EEEE an 19 6 Point Wiring Diagram ccc ccce eee eeeeseeteeeeeseetesetesiesietesssssiesetseissiatiisetssstiateissietetessesteetee 20 Ground Control 3 0 OEM Assembly 21 Ground Control 3 0 Components 22 25 System and Safety Information Failure to act in accordance with the following may result in death or serious personal injury The use of the Ground Control 3 0 leveling system to support the unit for any reason other than which it is intended is prohibited by Lippert s limited warranty The Lippert leveling system is designed as a leveling system only and should not be used to provide service for any reason under the coach such as changing tires or servicing the leveling system Any attempts to change tires or perform other service while unit is supported by the Ground Control 3 0 leveling system could result in damage to the 5th wheel and or cause death or serious injury Be sure to park the unit on solid level ground Clear all jack landing locations of debris and obstructions Locations should also be free of depressions When parking the unit on extremely soft surfaces utilize load distribution pads under each jack People and pets should be clear of coach while operating leveling system Never lift the unit completely off the ground Lifting the unit so the wheels are not touching the ground will create an unstable and unsafe condition Rev 01 30 2015 Page 2 Ground Control 3 0 Service Manual
17. ng jacks will retract first then the landing gear will extend to raise the unit to the height where the auto level seguence was started NOTE If the auto level seguence was started with the front of the unit in a below level condition the Hitch Recognition will not function and the LCD will display Feature Disabled In order for hitch recognition feature to function the auto level seguence MUST be started with the front of the unit above level Rev 01 30 2015 Page 5 Ground Control 3 0 Service Manual Homing Jacks 1 Introduce an error disconnect one of the hall effect sensor wires at the controller 2 Attempt to operate the jack that is associated with the sensor wire that was disconnected The touch pad screen will display an error for that jack 3 Reconnect the hall effect sensor wire Manually extend all jacks down a minimum of 6 inches 4 Press and hold the retract button until all of the jacks begin to retract The jacks will retract until they reach the hard current limit 5 The jacks are now homed NOTE If the jacks do not retract an error should display on the touch pad screen This is typically caused by wiring interruption NOTE In order to home jacks middle jacks MUST also be extended Refer to Basic Jack Operation for middle jack operation Zero Point Calibration The Zero Point is the programmed point that the unit will return to each time the Auto Level feature is used The Zero P
18. oint MUST be programmed prior to using the Auto Level feature to ensure the proper operation of the system NOTE Prior to starting this procedure double check all connections on the controller jacks and touch pad 1 Manually run the jacks to level the unit This is best achieved by placing a level in the center of the unit and leveling it both front to back and then side to side See Basic Jack Operation for instructions on how to manually operate the system 2 Once the unit is level turn off the touch pad 3 With the touch pad off press and release the FRONT button Fig 1G five 5 times and then press and release the REAR button Fig 1J five 5 times 4 The touch pad will flash and beep and the display will read ZERO POINT CALIBRATION ENTER to set Power to Exit Fig 5 5 _ To set the current position as the zero point press the ENTER button Fig 10 6 LCD display will read Zero Point stability check Fig 6 7 LCD display will read Zero point set successfully once process is complete Fig 7 8 The system will set this point as its level state and the touch pad will turn off Rev 01 30 2015 Page 6 Ground Control 3 0 Service Manual Manual Override Top of Jack Motor NOTE Use of a 12V 18V cordless screw gun or pneumatic screw gun is acceptable to manually override the jacks Do not use an impact screw gun to perform the override procedure as this may dam
19. ound inside the jack 4 Replace and tighten motor retention bolts Rev 01 30 2015 Page 18 Ground Control 3 0 Service Manual 4 Point Wiring Diagram Hall Effect Jack LCD Touch Pad C LC ELECTRONIC LEVELING Touch Pad Harness Hall Effect Harness Hall Effect Harness 4 POINT HALL EFFECT CANBUS WIRELESS GROUND CONTROL MODULE THIS SIDE DOWN OEM Supplied Circuit Interruption Hall Effect Landing Gear Rev 01 30 2015 Page 19 Ground Control 3 0 Service Manual 6 Point Wiring Diagram Hall Effect Landing Gear LCD Touch Pad LCI ELECTRONIC LEVELING lec exe Touch Pad Harness o A Lv G PN 14022 LCI 5TH WHEEL er ale Hall Effect U Jack Tas SBE uP Rear Sensor Harness NOO TTVN NN OLSEN va 1HOIN LR HALL CONNECTOR LEFT REAR HOLIINNOD WH WN MID connector Kal Kb Lippert Components Inc SO 7 9273 C K LCI 6 LEG HALL EFFECT i ELECTRIC JACK LEVELER 83 5 a EE 3 Uc 799534 7 208 896 7 817 01 d a2 25 E OEM Supplied Circuit Interruption Hall Effect Jack 6666666666 e H e eeeeee 6606060606060606 E EE EE EE E E RAH Rev 01 30 2015 Page 20 Ground Control 3 0 Service Manual GROUND CONTROL 3 0 OEM ASSEMBLY LEVELING AND STABILIZATION Rear Sensor Mounting Screw bwo amp amp
Download Pdf Manuals
Related Search