Carefree Mirage 2-Stage Service Manual

Carefree Mirage 2-Stage Service Manual

Patio awning

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052588-301r4
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www.carefreeofcolorado.com
Printed in USA
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February, 2017

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  • Page 1 Box Awnings” available on-line at www.carefreeofcolorado.com : The adjustments and repairs described in this book should be performed by MPORTANT OTICE trained technicians at Authorized Carefree Dealerships. Work performed by non-authorized persons or businesses may void warranty. 052588-301r4 Printed in USA...
  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    ABLE OF ONTENTS Product Overview .......................... 1   Standard System Adjustments ....................2   Adjusting the Motor Limits ........................2  OUT Limit Switch ..........................2  Adjusting the IN Limit Switch ....................... 3  Adjusting the Pitch ..........................3  Mounting Height ..........................3 ...
  • Page 3: General Safety

    ROPRIETARY TATEMENT The Mirage 2-Stage Patio 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

    Fabric: Woven Acrylic (refer to sales literature for colors) Optional factory installed 12V LED lighting (mounted in the lead rail) is available for the Mirage 2-Stage awning. LED lighting requires a separate 12V control switch. There are two configurations of the Mirage 2-Stage based on the canopy construction as shown.
  • Page 6: Standard System Adjustments

    Service Manual Carefree of Colorado IRAGE TAGE TANDARD YSTEM DJUSTMENTS DJUSTING THE OTOR IMITS The motor limit switches are preset at the factory for best operation of the awning. The “ ” limit switch is used to stop the motor when the awning is fully extended. The “...
  • Page 7: Adjusting The In Limit Switch

    Carefree of Colorado Service Manual IRAGE TAGE Adjusting the IN Limit Switch NOTE: The “ ” limit switch is not adjusted when the Direct Response system is installed. The system electronics monitors the motor and shuts the motor off when the awning is fully retracted.
  • Page 8: Manual Override

    Service Manual Carefree of Colorado IRAGE TAGE NOTICE During installation or when the pitch of the awning is adjusted, it is important that the lead rail is parallel to the awning housing. Extend the awning fully. 3/4” Nut On Side of Knuckle loosen the 3/4”...
  • Page 9: Programming The Rf Receiver For A Remote

    Carefree of Colorado Service Manual IRAGE TAGE Programming the RF Receiver for a Remote When adding or replacing a remote control or receiver, it is necessary to program the transmitter and receiver. 1. Power to the control box must be on.
  • Page 10: Canopy Replacement

    Service Manual Carefree of Colorado IRAGE TAGE ANOPY EPLACEMENT Spring Arms 1. Disconnect power to the awning. 2. Using the manual override (page 4), open the awning 18"-24". 3. Carefully push the lead rail toward the case so that the arms collapse and the fabric is slack.
  • Page 11: Motor Replacement

    Carefree of Colorado Service Manual IRAGE TAGE OTOR EPLACEMENT WARNING Shock Hazard. Always disconnect battery or power source before working on or around the electrical system. This procedure requires two people. 1. Disconnect power to the awning. 2. Disconnect the motor wires at the junction box or control box and pull the cable out.
  • Page 12 Service Manual Carefree of Colorado IRAGE TAGE 8. For HS configuration: Remove the crown from the old motor. This will be used with the new motor. The crowns are configuration specific. 9. Assemble the new motor: Note: The new and old motor components are not interchangeable.
  • Page 13: Arm Replacement

    Carefree of Colorado Service Manual IRAGE TAGE 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 14: Replacing The Lead Rail Connector

    Service Manual Carefree of Colorado IRAGE TAGE 15. Lift the arm assembly into position. 16. (Detail C) Slide the case arm knuckle into the support inside the case and secure with 1 each M12- 1.25 x 25 bolt and washer and 1 each M12-1.25 x 40 bolt, washer and saddle. Do not tighten at this time.
  • Page 15: Diagnostics

    The following items are operational items that may come up as questions during normal operation. These are also given in the operator's manual. 1. If the optional Carefree EL ignition lockout is installed the system will disable the extend function while the vehicle ignition key is in the ON position.
  • Page 16: Diagnostic Tests - Direct Response For Single Awning

    Service Manual Carefree of Colorado IRAGE TAGE – D IAGNOSTIC ESTS IRECT ESPONSE FOR INGLE WNING Refer to the Wiring Diagrams in the next section for wire and cable connections. – S ESTING THE YSTEM INGLE WNINGS The function LEDs (extend, retract and stop) perform a dual function. When the button is pressed, the LED illuminates.
  • Page 17 Carefree of Colorado Service Manual IRAGE TAGE In the charts below, YES is a positive response to the test; NO is a negative response. WNING PERATE Confirm 110VAC power to control box. 1. Shut off power source. Power is present; go to test B 2.
  • Page 18 Service Manual Carefree of Colorado IRAGE TAGE Test Touch Pad Confirm 110VAC power to control box Power is present; go to test B 1.1 Shut off power source. Check vehicle circuits and fuses. 1.2 Open control box. Repair as required and retest 1.3 On some early units a fuse is installed on the circuit...
  • Page 19: Diagnostic Tests - Direct Response For Multiple Awnings

    Carefree of Colorado Service Manual IRAGE TAGE – D IAGNOSTIC ESTS IRECT ESPONSE FOR ULTIPLE WNINGS Refer to the Wiring Diagrams in the next section for wire and cable connections. – M ESTING THE YSTEM ULTIPLE WNINGS All function buttons are press ON. The auto-functions continue until the awning is fully extended or retracted.
  • Page 20 Service Manual Carefree of Colorado IRAGE TAGE In the charts below, YES is a positive response to the test; NO is a negative response. HE AWNING OPERATE DIFFERENT THAN THE SWITCH MARKINGS The power switch at the touch pad must be on; the LED will be illuminated if power is present.
  • Page 21 Carefree of Colorado Service Manual IRAGE TAGE WNING PERATE NOTE: The awnings are programmed sequentially (i.e. #1, #2, #3, #4). If power is missing from an awning, the subsequent awnings will not function (i.e. #1 and #2 works, #3 and #4 don't) and the touch-pad LEDs do not illuminate.
  • Page 22 Service Manual Carefree of Colorado IRAGE TAGE WNING EMOTE ONTROL UTTONS USHED Confirm power is ON at the touch-pad Correct as required Confirm batteries in remote are good. Pressing any Replace as needed button on the remote will illuminate the LED at the top of the remote.
  • Page 23: Electronics

    Carefree of Colorado Service Manual IRAGE TAGE LECTRONICS WARNING Shock Hazard. Always disconnect battery or power source before working on or around the electrical system. IMPORTANT NOTICES  Failure to follow the wiring instructions in this publication may void the warranty.
  • Page 24: Wiring Diagram - Single Awning

    Service Manual Carefree of Colorado IRAGE TAGE – S IRING IAGRAM INGLE WNING Ignition Switched +12VDC Receiver Awning #1 12VDC Ignition Ground Sensor Lockout Sensor (Optional) RH Motor Wire Shown Splitter See Detail A for LH Motor Remote Key Pad...
  • Page 25: Wiring Diagram - 2-Awnings

    Carefree of Colorado Service Manual IRAGE TAGE – 2-A IRING IAGRAM WNINGS Receiver Awning #1 Sensor 3 Conductor 14AWG NM Wire w/ Gnd Awning #2 Sensor Key Pad 3 Conductor 14AWG NM Wire w/ Gnd Remote Ignition Switched Key Pad...
  • Page 26 Service Manual Carefree of Colorado IRAGE TAGE NOTES: Wire Legend Black White Green (Ground) Awning #1shown as LH Motor, Awning #2shown as RH Motor For LH Motor Configurations: Motor Red goes to Pin (1); Motor Black goes to Pin (2) For RH Motor Configurations: Motor Red goes to Pin (2);...
  • Page 27 Carefree of Colorado Service Manual IRAGE TAGE – 4 A IRING IAGRAM WNINGS Receiver Awning #1 Sensor 3 Conductor 14AWG NM Wire w/ Gnd Awning #2 Sensor 3 Conductor 14AWG NM Wire w/ Gnd Key Pad Remote Key Pad Ignition Switched...
  • Page 28 Service Manual Carefree of Colorado IRAGE TAGE NOTES: Wire Legend Black White Green (Ground) Awnings #1 & #4 shown as LH Motor, Awnings #2 & #3 shown as RH Motor For LH Motor Configurations: Motor Red goes to Pin (1); Motor Black goes to Pin (2) For RH Motor Configurations: Motor Red goes to Pin (2);...
  • Page 29: Connection Flex W/ "110Vdr" Control Boxes

    2. The RF Receiver and the optional ignition lock-out can be plugged into any unused "EYE" port. It is not necessary to use the splitter as shown in the diagrams. 3. The "110VDR" control boxes are compatible with integrator interfaces. Contact Carefree engineering for information and system requirements.
  • Page 30: Sensor Replacement For Direct Response

    Service Manual Carefree of Colorado IRAGE TAGE ENSOR EPLACEMENT FOR IRECT ESPONSE NOTE: Sensors must be mounted vertically as shown and will not work properly if mounted horizontally. Lead Rail End Plate PC Board Cable Gland Clamping Nut Sensor Cable Connector...
  • Page 31: Standard Maintenance

    Carefree of Colorado Service Manual IRAGE TAGE 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 32: Part Number Listing

    Canopy construction with Canopy construction with vertical seams (previous) horizontal seams (current) There are two configurations of the Original Motor Configuration (Silver Body) Mirage 2-Stage based on the canopy construction as shown above. Detail (VS Configuration) (HS Configuration) M2501 052588-301r4...
  • Page 33 Carefree of Colorado Service Manual IRAGE TAGE Item Part Number Description Notes R035468-001 Mounting Bracket Pkg of 1 R001765 Hardware Pack, Roof Mount R001766 Hardware Pack, Wall Mount R001767 Hardware Pack, Through Wall R035454-00X End Cap, LH R035453-00X End Cap, RH...
  • Page 34: Electronics

    Service Manual Carefree of Colorado IRAGE TAGE Electronics Power On/Off Awning Control Extend Single Stop Retract High Motion Sensor Power Stop On/Off Awning Control Extend Retract 2-Awning All Awnings Awning 1 Awning 2 High Motion Sensor Power Stop 4-Awning On/Off...

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