egrove
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I have a Jayco Greyhawk class C that has two slides, both made by PowerGear. The one works perfectly, when you slide it out the motor runs until the slide is out then you hear a click and the motor stops. The other slide motor runs until the slide is out and then keeps running to the point of starting to bow out the wall. It only really stops when it can no longer push the slide any further and kind of grinds to a halt.
My questions is what triggers the motor to stop running? Is there a swtich somewhere or does it sense the resistance? In any case is this adjustable?
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- Eric
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Would think there is a micro switch that is contacted when slide is fully extended. Slide may need some adjustment if pushing out side wall.
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Should not travel that far out. Easy adjustment on most of them.
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othertonka
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I don't understand, are you still pushing the switch button when it is evident that the room is fully extended? Take your finger off of the switch button when the room gets fully extended and the motor should stop. Power gear slides are supposed to stop when the motor hits resistance and senses a certain amperage draw or something like that as explained in their instrucctions, but I have never had the occasion to find out because I watch the room and when it is fully extended or fully retracted, I take my finger off the switch button, thus the motor stops and does not go into "overload". Give it a try.
You might also find an answer at Power gear web site.
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othertonka wrote:I don't understand, are you still pushing the switch button when it is evident that the room is fully extended?
Yes, I have to hold the switch to operate the slide, as soon as you stop pressing the switch the slide stops. And this is how I operate this slide, as soon as I see it seal and start pushing the wall I let go of the switch.
I just think it shouldn't be this way as the other slide automatically stops when it is fully out, even if you are still holding the button.
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I see two possibilities (well, I suppose there could be more than two...) The first, if both slide mechanisms are identical, is that your micro-switch is mis-adjusted or just plain broken.
The other possibility is that they may both be by the same manufacturer, but, are actually different models from the same maker. Quite often, on smaller slides (like mine for example) there is no micro-switch, but, rather, a "clutch" that should break free before it breaks the wall down  In those with a clutch, I've found that many will actually bow the wall out if you continue to hold the button down and load the motor. The best thing with those types of slide mechanisms is to listen for the sound of the motor to change; it will change tone when it has compressed the seals. At the moment of change in tone, let off the button. Done. If the slides are two different sizes, you may have the above situation...a larger slide with the micro-switch safety and a smaller slide with the clutch safety.
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I have always released the switch when the slide reaches it "seal point" . All my friends do the same . I have not heard of a auto cut off when the slide reaches a pre set point.
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webslave wrote:The other possibility is that they may both be by the same manufacturer, but, are actually different models from the same maker.
That may very well be the case, as the larger slide is the one that stops automatically when open. The smaller slide is the one that doesn't. I guess I'll just keep doing like everyone else and stopping the slide when it appears (and sounds) to be open.
Thanks everyone for all the help.
- Eric
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Many electric slides have an adjustable potentiometer on the controller. A slight turn (usually small screw driver) will increase or decrease the resistance required to stop the motor. The adjuster screw is usually marked as to which way to turn to increase or decreas, go insmall (1/8 turn) increments, I've been told you could actually damage the wall if increased too much. If you have this adjustment,when properly adjusted the slide should seal properly each direction without bowing the wall and stop. Then release the button. I had to set 2 of mine and as time goes by and parts wear creating more resistance you may have to set them again. Hope this helps.
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Here is a link to one of these controllers, there are many and this may not be exactly like yours but it may be similar enough to give you an idea.
http://www.kinetekcontrols.com/products/datasheets/SG-02-0061_A1_RV_Motor_ControllerDS.pdf
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