Accu-Slide System
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1. GuLF STREAM FACILITIES Located in the heart of the Amish country the complex along with Gulf Stream s affiliate Fairmont Homes Inc covers over 400 acres and includes more than 1 5 million square feet of state of the art manufacturing facilities With over 20 years of manufacturing experience producing quality Recreational Vehicles Gulf Stream is the leading manufacturer of high quality and high value RV products that are distributed through a partnership relation with independent dealers who are focused on meeting customer expectations GULF STREAM EXCEPTIONAL VALUE Your family and friends will feel safe and comfortable wrapped in Gulf Stream s Cradle of Strength Comfort Quietness and Insulation from the elements is what you will experience from Gulf Stream s Tried and Tested Motorhomes Compare and you will find the exceptional value of a Gulf Stream Motorhome VIS GULFSTREAM RVcom For More DETAILED INFORMATION raad ee MSN or Catt 1 800 765 8787 exT 3288 For more information and available options contact your local Gulf Stream dealer www gulfstreamRV com or Gulf Stream Coach Inc Gulf Stream Coach Inc reserves the right to make changes in prices colors materials components and specifications and to discontinue models at any time without notice or obligation Gulf Stream Coach Inc assumes no responsibility for any error in type or print reproduction of specifications or2. Cause 1 Cable s have become detached Solution Check tension of all cables Open access panel and re adjust Place grommet or screw in standoff bracket to secure the cable refer to section 2 02 Cause 2 Chain is caught on a bracket Solution Open access panel to identify the problem Adjust cable tension Tighten all 4 jamb nuts Place nut anti vibration keeper on cable nuts 8 Cause 3 Chain is off the sprocket Solution Open access panel to identify the problem Put chain back on sprocket Re adjust cable tension tighten all jamb nuts 4 Place nut anti vibration keeper on cable nuts 8 Cause 4 Shaft key is broken Solution Inspect damage and replace all damaged parts PROBLEM Loose Cable Sagging 1 or more inches or hanging Cause 1 Adjustment nut is too loose or off cable Solution Open access panel install all nuts with anti vibration keeper or Locktite and adjust Cause 2 Cable is loose from connector bracket Solution Open access panel loosen nut on loose cable and attach to bracket then adjust refer to section 2 02 Cause 3 Drive chain has too much slack Solution Open access panel amp tighten adjustment nuts refer to section 2 02 Cause 4 Broken Cable 2 Printed in the U S A Service Manual BAL Accu Slide System Ill Service Procedures 3 02 WIPE INSTALLATION 1 2 3 Remove the old wipe completely including any old adhesive or rubber Water may work best for this p
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4. floorplans in this brochure Photographs may show equipment or items that are optional and are not included in the purchase price of the coach Test drive and review a current model at your nearest Gulf Steam dealer 2002 Gulf Stream Coach Inc Nappanee Indiana U S A Norco Industries Inc Pi EXP INDABLE ROOM SYSTEM ACCUC gt SLIDE Norco Industries Inc zeav aatre ROOM SYSTEM Gulf Stream s R amp D department is always looking for ways to improve our coaches to make them as problem free as possible We have studied the dynamics of the Accu slide system and have determined that the advantages of this slide system heavily outweigh the slide out system we were currently using The Advantages of the Accu slide system are as follows is Accu Slide System Faster Slide out times BAL Accu Slide System Ill Service Procedures 3 04 MANUALLY MOVING THE ROOM 1 Locate the included flexible shaft in your owner s packet 2 Attach flexible shaft to the 1 4 hex fitting on the end of the motor 3 Attach 1 4 socket 8 ratchet or drill to the other end and turn in the proper direction to move the room 4 Ifthe cables tighten and the motor is difficult to turn REVERSE THE DIRECTION Over torquing can happen resulting in severe damage Service Manual Printed in the U S A 4 3 Ill Service Procedures BAL Accu Slide System 3 03 JAMB CLAMP REPLACEMENT REMOVAL 1 Remove mounting screws
5. from jamb clamp 2 Pull back edge of clamp and remove REPLACEMENT 1 Insert edge of clamp into slot 2 Replace mounting screws 4 2 Printed in the U S A Service Manual BAL Accu Slide System I Table of Contents TABLE OF CONTENTS l TROUBEESHOOTING aaa 2 Section 1 01 Common Problems Solutions 2 ll GETTING STARTED acssccsivssvcasvastackecsssiseenviancessseischantactevestardvine 5 Section 2 01 Tools You Will Need rnu 5 Section 2 02 Cable Adjustment rernnnenni 6 Ill SERVICE PROCEDURES emannnnnnnnnennannnnnnnnnnnna 9 Section 3 01 Cable Replacement 0nnninnnennnennnnens 9 Section 3 02 Wipe Installation cccccceessseeeeeeeseseeeeeeeeaaenees 11 Section 3 03 Jamb Clamp Replacement ccccccsseseeeeeeeees 12 Section 3 04 Manually Moving the Roon 13 Service Manual Printed in the U S A 1 Troubleshooting BAL Accu Slide System I TROUBLESHOOTING 1 01 COMMON PROBLEMS SOLUTIONS PROBLEM Motor does not run or make any noise Cause 1 Dead battery Solution Charge or replace battery Cause 2 Open circuit or faulty switch Solution Check switch fuse amp circuit breaker Cause 3 Bad Motor or Controller Solution Replace the Motor or Controller PROBLEM Motor runs but slide room does not move
6. Started BAL Accu Slide System Jam Nut Cable Chain connector after final adjustment 1 4 20 Jam Nut tight against connector nut keepers are properly located 8 Printed in the U S A Service Manual BAL Accu Slide System II Getting Started ll GETTING STARTED 2 01 TOOLS YOU WILL NEED F A kI AN Power Driver Ratchet 8 Sockets Size 3 8 7 16 Two 3 8 Wrenches Two 7 16 Wrenches Vice Grips Flex Shaft Included Cable Cutters Crimping Tool Service Manual Printed in the U S A 5 II Getting Started BAL Accu Slide System 2 02 CABLE ADJUSTMENT Shipped with your system is a sticker that should be placed near the slide for instruction on adjusting this system CABLE ADJUSTMENT INSTRUCTIONS Colors indicate adjuster brackets LEFT PRONT LET J A S45 GHT FRONT ce Mor Ge Page Sede DEH leven a eS oF GREEN Top caii s 1 Top Ola puksi ka Figo v tip kin cab 7 J abir Le F J rv che mor la Che Peter Rep Opang cathe Higit rear bottom BIGHT REAR erant treme for the rigbi mia pasi when oo cart Top CHH A Top cable cree edjoebs the roan kohta ipppning cable Berna Sable iert cue Ebem aba ponpe ls ba ream bop Open Tale i B L POWER JAMB E G sorpa ed A ae You will notice each cable chain connector has a colored tag on it corresponding to the colors of the sticker above The example diagram below is showing the association between cable adjusters and cables 6 P
7. This system is a give and take system Before tightening for fit make sure you have enough slack in the opposing cables for the required adjustment 4 0 Printed in the U S A Service Manual BAL Accu Slide System I Troubleshooting Solution Call the service department to replace cable See instructions included in the kit refer to section 2 02 Cause 5 Room stand off bracket is loose or off Solution Inspect all inside and outside brackets for secure attachment and repair as required PROBLEM Squeaks while operating Cause 1 Cables are too tight Solution Open access panel and adjust tension Cause 2 Brackets are not properly aligned Solution Align brackets properly and re adjust Cause 3 Friction between pulleys or brackets Solution Lubricate corner pulleys amp adjust bracket if pulley is interfering PROBLEM Room wipe is torn or missing Cause 1 Room or framework is out of square Solution Correct the problem and replace wipe refer to section 3 02 Cause 2 Wipe is torn or weathered Solution Replace wipe refer to section 3 02 PROBLEM Room doesn t close completely Cause 1 Improper adjustment Solution Open access panel and adjust tension Refer to adjustment instructions Cause 2 Room is hitting an obstruction Solution Check for obstructions and correct Cause 3 Improper stand off bracket alignment cable is kinked Solution Loosen cable nut to allow slack Remove screws from stand off
8. and align cable with slot Re attach standoff Adjust cable tension Service Manual Printed in the U S A 3 1 Troubleshooting BAL Accu Slide System PROBLEM Loud grinding noise when room operates Cause 1 Screw or foreign object lodged in jamb pulleys Solution Remove jamb clamp and inspect area causing the noise Remove any loose objects Inspect pulleys for damage Replace the cable s if any have become frayed due to the problem Cause 2 Cable has jumped to wrong pulley Solution This can only happen in rare circumstances if it has happened you will need to determine which set of cables it is of the two it will be the cable on top 1 Loosen the appropriate cable adjusting nut to allow slack in the cable 2 Using a flat tip screw driver or a small narrow tool it may take 2 move the cable back to the proper pulley You may need to pry the extrusion out a little to make enough room for the cable to pass the pulley It is helpful if a second person can push the cable from the opposite side to force the cable away from the pulley 3 After the cables are on the proper pulleys re adjust the cable tension as described PROBLEM Cable is bent and or frayed at standoff bracket Cause Standoff bracket was not proper aligned during installation process Solution 1 Remove the tension from the cable via the cable adjustment nut 2 Remove the screws from the standoff bracket and adjust to the appropriate location 3 Re atta
9. ch standoff bracket and adjust cable tension 4 Replace the cable if it has become frayed Refer to section 3 01 4 Printed in the U S A Service Manual BAL Accu Slide System Ill Service Procedures lil SERVICE PROCEDURES 3 01 CABLE REPLACEMENT OND Remove the jamb clamp from the interior wall on the side of the cable to be replaced for better access to the cable Carefully jog the room to approximately half the travel distance If possible keep tension on the broken cable while the room is moving Make a clean cut of the cable near the outside cable standoff bracket Insert both the replacement cable and the newly cut broken cable into the heat shrink tubing and shrink the tube with a heat gun or flame DO NOT OVERHEAT THE TUBE AND DO NOT HEAT THE TUBE WHERE THE TWO CABLES MEET DOING SO MAY CAUSE THE TUBE TO BREAK DURING THE THREADING OPERATION Slowly pull and feed the cable from the outside in Pull gently on the threaded end of the cable inside the coach It is best to have a person feed the cable from the outside while it is being pulled from the inside Keep the ball end of the cable from retracting into the extrusion Connect the cable to the cable standoff bracket and secure it Remove the heat shrink tube from the cable and discard the old cable Insert the I bolt into the cable chain connector bracket and thread the coupling nut on approximately 32 Service Manual Printed in the U S A 9 II Getting
10. rinted in the U S A Service Manual BAL Accu Slide System Il Getting Started RED pru ON ADJUSTER OM ADJUSTER GREEN ETH PURPLE BTH ON ADJUSTER IH MMASTER GREEN TOP J ON ADJUSTER RED TOP OH ADJUSTER Before going over final adjustments there are a few things to note about this system The Accu Slide is a give and take system between the cables if the inside and outside opposing cables are too tight you will cause the motor to be over worked leading to trouble later on When the room is seated full out the OUTSIDE cables should be slack enough to move the cable approximately up or down 1 total movement by hand The holding power is actually on the INSIDE cables pulling the stand off brackets tight against the frame When the room is seated full in the INSIDE cables should be slack enough to move the cable approximately up or down 1 total movement by hand The holding power is now on the OUTSIDE cables pulling the stand off brackets tight against the frame The chains work the same way as the cables when the room is full in or out half of the chain on each side of the motor will be slightly slack and half of each chain will be tight AFTER ALL FINAL ADJUSTMENTS TIGHTEN 1 4 20 JAM NUT AGAINST CABLE CHAIN ADJUSTER BRACKET ON ALL CHAIN CONNECTIONS TIGHTEN THE JAM NUTS ON THE CABLES BY USING A WRENCH ON BOTH THE JAM NUT AND THE COUPLING NUT FAILURE TO DO SO WILL RESULT IN A MALFUNCTION OF THE
11. rocess Thoroughly clean the surface with alcohol It is best to use an activator We recommend 3M brand Place the new material on the face surface first Do not stretch the rubber while applying Punch holes through the rubber at the cable entrance points and attach to the surface 4 Use a roller to press the rubber on Next apply the rubber to the inner surface 5 6 Use a smooth hard object that will fit between the room wall and the jamb to press the rubber on that surface Cut in as required for proper fit Service Manual Printed in the U S A 4 1 Ill Service Procedures BAL Accu Slide System 9 Place the ferrule on the cable and loop the cable end through the I bolt and back through the other side of the ferrule 11 Replace jamb clamp 12 Tighten the coupling nut to re adjust the cable tension If all cables need to be adjusted follow the adjustment procedures Left Front Adjust Bracket The front left cable adjust bracket controls the tension for the left side of the room to seal when it is shut The top cable screw adjusts the bottom of the room The bottom cable screw adjusts the top of the room Left Rear Adjust Bracket The rear left cable adjust bracket controls the tension for the left side of the room to seal when it is open The top cable screw adjusts the bottom of the room The bottom cable screw adjusts the top of the room The same goes for the right side of the room IMPORTANT
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