Carefree Freedom WM Service Manual

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ANUAL
Freedom WM
RV
052563-301r5
Printed in USA
July, 2016

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  • Page 1 ERVICE ANUAL Freedom WM 052563-301r5 Printed in USA July, 2016...
  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    6  Arm Replacement .......................... 7   Replacing the Lead Rail Connector ......................8  Replacing the Case Connector ....................... 8  Pitch Adjustment – Freedom WM ......................8  Motor Replacement ........................9   Remove Old Motor..........................9  Install the New Motor ..........................
  • Page 3 ROPRIETARY TATEMENT The Freedom WM Awning is a product of Carefree of Colorado, located in Broomfield, Colorado, USA. The information contained in or disclosed in this document is considered proprietary to Carefree of Colorado. Every effort has been made to ensure that the information presented in the document is accurate and complete.
  • Page 5: Product Overview

    Service Manual Carefree of Colorado REEDOM RODUCT VERVIEW Freedom Awnings are state of the art lateral arm awnings. When retracted, the housing provides protection against the elements while the streamlined styling blends in with the coach sidewall. The full tension canopy fabric allows the awning to be partially or fully extended for best shade coverage.
  • Page 6: Canopy Replacement - Manual Crank

    Service Manual REEOM Carefree of Colorado ANOPY EPLACEMENT ANUAL RANK This procedure requires two people. 1. Open the awning 18"-24". Spring Arms 2. Carefully push the lead rail toward the case so that the arms collapse and the fabric is slack. While holding the lead rail in this position, firmly tie the elbows of the spring arms together.
  • Page 7 Service Manual Carefree of Colorado REEDOM 10. (Detail B) After the fabric is centered, pull and hold the excess polycord to one side of the fabric slot. Place one (1) #10 x 2 PHSD screw through the fabric slot hole and polycord. The screw must be positioned to thread into the metal of the roller tube slot and the edge of the polycord.
  • Page 8: Canopy Replacement - Motorized

    Service Manual REEOM Carefree of Colorado ANOPY EPLACEMENT OTORIZED This procedure requires two people. 1. Open the awning 18"-24". Spring Arms 2. Disconnect power to the awning. 3. Carefully push the lead rail toward the case so that the arms collapse and the fabric is slack.
  • Page 9 Service Manual Carefree of Colorado REEDOM 9. Slide the black polycord of the fabric into the fabric slot. Orient the fabric with the hem on the top (the hem will then roll against the roller tube). Center the fabric in the roller tube.
  • Page 10: Replacing The Lead Rail

    Service Manual REEOM Carefree of Colorado EPLACING THE This procedure requires a minimum of two people. This can be done while the awning is mounted on the vehicle. If being done before the awning is mounted, set the awning on a clean hard surface such as the floor of the shop.
  • Page 11: Arm Replacement

    Service Manual Carefree of Colorado REEDOM EPLACEMENT CAUTION The spring arm is under tension to open. Use extreme care to firmly hold the spring arms during assembly and disassembly to avoid any sudden or unexpected movement by the arm. Serious personal injury and/or property damage could occur.
  • Page 12: Replacing The Lead Rail Connector

    ITCH DJUSTMENT REEDOM The Freedom WM provides minor pitch adjustment for aligning the lead rail with the case. This adjustment is only for fine-tuning the installation. It is not intended as an operational pitch adjustment. NOTICE When the pitch of the awning is adjusted, it is important that the lead rail is parallel to the awning housing.
  • Page 13: Motor Replacement

    Service Manual Carefree of Colorado REEDOM OTOR EPLACEMENT 1. Disconnect power to the awning. Spring Arms 2. If the awning is extended: Carefully push the lead rail toward the case so that the arms collapse. While holding the lead rail in this position, firmly tie the elbows of the spring arms together.
  • Page 14: Install The New Motor

    Service Manual REEOM Carefree of Colorado NSTALL THE OTOR Inner End Cap Motor Screws “B” Route Wire From Vehicle Thru Hole in End Cap Route Motor Wire Thru Hole in End Cap One-Way Drive Bearing Cut & Splice Wires Outer End Cap...
  • Page 15: Adjusting The Motor Limits

    Service Manual Carefree of Colorado REEDOM DJUSTING THE OTOR IMITS “OUT” Increase Run Time 4mm Hex Decrease Run Time Increase Run Time “IN” 4mm Hex Endcap Plug Decrease Run Time WM011a Out Limit Switch The “OUT” limit switch stops the motor when the awning is fully extended Extend the awning out completely.
  • Page 16: Switch Wiring Freedom Wm(Motorized Only)

    Service Manual REEOM Carefree of Colorado WITCH IRING REEDOM MOTORIZED ONLY 1 . 2 5 ” [ 3 . 2 c m #6 x 3/4 Screw (2 plcs) 1 . 8 8 ” [ 4 . 8 c m 2 . 8 8 ”...
  • Page 17: Replacing The Crank

    Service Manual Carefree of Colorado REEDOM EPLACING THE RANK Spindle Shaft Inner End Cap Outer End Cap with Crank Assy WM026a 1. Remove the 2 screws and outer end cap and set aside. 2. Remove the center screw and washer from the crank assy.
  • Page 18: Optional Led Lighting

    Service Manual REEOM Carefree of Colorado LED L PTIONAL IGHTING Optional LED lighting may be mounted in the lead rail. The wiring runs along the top of the arm. For motorized awnings: Route the LED wire harness with the motor cable.
  • Page 19: Replacing The Led Strip

    Service Manual Carefree of Colorado REEDOM LED S EPLACING THE TRIP Previous installations placed the LED strip on the inside of the lead rail. In later installations, the LED strip is mounted on the outside of the lead rail. Outside installations require the LED slot on the outside of the lead rail.
  • Page 20: Harness Replacement

    3. At the awning case: 3.1. Freedom WM: The wire is routed with the motor wire. To access the wire, it will be necessary to remove the outer end cap from the motor side. 3.2. Clip the harness.
  • Page 21: Standard Maintenance

    Service Manual Carefree of Colorado REEDOM TANDARD AINTENANCE Maintaining a Carefree Awning is easy. Just follow these basic steps:  Always operate the awning according to the instructions.  Periodically check that the fasteners are tight. Tighten if necessary. ...
  • Page 22: Arm Noise

    Service Manual REEOM Carefree of Colorado OISE After a period of use, the arm knuckle joints may slide together slightly making a squeaking or squealing noise; this is normal and not a reason for concern. To reduce the sound, apply a few drops of multi- ®...
  • Page 23: Part Number Listing

    Service Manual Carefree of Colorado REEDOM UMBER ISTING Serial Number/Part Number Location Serial# / Part# Located on the Inside of the Left End of Case WM016 052563-301r5...
  • Page 24: Freedom Wm Illustrated Parts List

    Service Manual REEOM Carefree of Colorado WM I REEDOM LLUSTRATED ARTS Manual Crank RET RAC EXT END Ca refr ee of Co lora do WM501 Item Part Number Description Notes R001618XXX End Cap, LH, Outer R001619XXX Gear Assy, Manual Crank...
  • Page 25 Service Manual Carefree of Colorado REEDOM Item Part Number Description Notes R001626 Knuckle Assy, Case, LH R001627 Knuckle Assy, Case, RH R001628 Assy, Pivot, LH R001629 Assy, Pivot , RH R001630 Hardware Pack, Arm Attach, 1 Arm R012530-TB56L Spring Arm Assy, LH Used with 2.2 Meter...
  • Page 26: Freedom Otd Illustrated Parts List

    Service Manual REEOM Carefree of Colorado REEDOM LLUSTRATED ARTS WM503 Item Part Number Description Notes R001618XXX End Cap, LH, Outer R001619XXX Gear Assy, Manual Crank R001622 Roller Tube Endplug, LH 610900-xxx.xx Roller Tube R001623 Roller Tube Endplug, RH R001620XXX End Cap, RH R040792XXX Plug (-005=white;-006=black;...
  • Page 27: Freedom Wmnl Illustrated Parts List

    Service Manual Carefree of Colorado REEDOM WMNL I REEDOM LLUSTRATED ARTS Manual Crank RE TRA EXT EN Ca ref ree of Co lor ad o WM504 Item Part Number Description Notes R001618XXX End Cap, LH, Outer R001619XXX Gear Assy, Manual Crank...
  • Page 28: Optional Led Lighting

    Service Manual REEOM Carefree of Colorado LED L PTIONAL IGHTING O FF LED503 Item Part Number Description Notes R060732-001 LED Strip, White, 16' Length 8" Lead SR0101 Switch Kit (includes item 3) R019493-001 Fuse Kit (includes in-line fuse holder and 2A fuse)
  • Page 29 Service Manual Carefree of Colorado REEDOM NOTES: 052563-301r5...

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