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Section 4: Vehicle Operation
1.
Hold on to the awning arm to keep it steady while adjusting the pitch.
2.
Press in the pitch adjustment pins located on the scissor arm. Applying LIGHT pres-
sure on the arm will decrease the force required to press the pitch adjustment pins.
3.
Slide the scissor arm to the desired set hole – towards the coach for a lower pitch and
away from the coach for a higher pitch.
Additional Awning Operation Information
Operating the awning repeatedly over a short time period may cause the circuit to
sense an overheat condition and shut off the motor. If this occurs, wait approxi-
mately 15 minutes to allow the motor to cool then operate the awning in normal
fashion.
Normal operation time is 28-35 seconds to extend or retract. If the power supply
is on the low side of the acceptable voltage range (10VDC– 14VDC) the awning
will move slower.
Always operate the awning according to the instructions.
Periodically check that the fasteners are tight (tighten if necessary).
Keep the awning fabric and arms clean.
Refer to the manufacturer's user guide for detailed operating and safety information.
Emergency Operation
If power to the vehicle is not available, the awning can be retracted by jumping the motor
using a 10VDC – 14VDC power source such as a cordless drill battery or car battery.
1.
Remove the front cover (the cover snaps onto the
rear cover). Press on both sides of the rear cover
until the front cover releases then lift the cover off.
2.
Detach the RED and BLACK wires from the cable
to the motor.
3.
Attach jumper wires to the motor wires.
4.
Connect the other ends of the jumper leads to the
10VDC – 14VDC source. If the awning moves in
the wrong direction, reverse the leads. Maintain
contact throughout the retraction process.
5.
When the awning is closed, remove the jumper
wires and reattach the cable wires to the motor wires. Be sure to match RED to RED
and BLACK to BLACK.
6.
Snap the front cover onto the rear cover. Hang the cover on the top and swing it down
until it clicks.
Carefree® Travel'r Awnings (if so equipped)
Power switch should be set to OFF whenever the awning is not being operated
and during transport.
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