Things to know in advance: In manual mode, minimize operation of a single jack to avoid putting a twisting stress on the frame.
Unless there is a programming problem, the system is designed to not twist the frame. Lifting one side will be limited to a set # of degrees out from side to side, approximately 2 degrees. You will get an "excess angle" error message if you try and exceed that limit.
Auto retract is not intended to be used when unhitched. Before pressing the ENTER button, double check what mode you're entering.
Correct, but will not hurt it, unless you do not have an all clear around the trailer. The Lippert Techs did this frequently this past weekend changing out fluid.
Do not use the AUTO button while hitched.
No reason you can't do this and we do it whenever we are staying hooked up for a single night stay. Although, the system will try and lower the coach first, so if you don't already have the landing gear down with a little extra lift the control can take longer due to confusion. One key point with any of the "auto operations", any operation can be instantly stopped by hitting any of the buttons. This will set the control into a "panic mode" and must be acknowledged before proceeding.
The hydraulic pump uses a lot of power and depends on having a good battery charge. If you run the battery down while boondocking, you'll have a problem operating the jacks to hitch up to the truck.
The control panel is very sensitive to voltage. I had a long discussion about this with the tech that was working on our trailer. This is not unique to my rig. I wish I had remembered this when we were in session. While operating my pump with the fluid additive, we frequently got a low voltage error. I have a digital volt meter at my batteries and was able to confrim that the voltage was good while the pump was under an extension load. 12.5/12.6 volts at the battery versus less then 12 at the control. The tech is supposed to bring this up with Bob T.
