Replacing The Motor - Series Ii - Carefree TRAVEL'RFIXED PITCH Service Manual

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EPLACING THE
CAUTION
The arms are under tension from the gas shocks. When the motor and/or roller
tube is disengaged from the arm, the roller tube will be free to spin; both arms will extend from the
gas shock tension. Use extreme care and hold the arms in position. It will be necessary to have at
least one other person holding the idler arm.
Motor
#10 x 5/8 Screw
Truss Head Screw
1. For Awnings Fully or Partially Extended:
1.1 Remove the front cover by removing the six (6) smaller screws from the back of the motor head.
Save cover and screws.
1.2 Disconnect the motor and cable wires from inside the rear cover. Note the location of each wire.
1.3 Remove the rear cover by removing the two (2) large screws from the back of the motor head.
Save cover and screw.
1.4 Remove the two square drive screws attaching the end cap to the roller tube and separate the
roller tube and end cap. It will be necessary to hold the roller tube and motor arm. Allow the motor
arm to extend to its maximum position.
1.6 If the awning is only partially extended, hold onto the idler arm and allow it to extend while
supporting and guiding the roller tube and allowing the fabric to unroll.
1.7 Using a scaffold or similar device support the roller tube.
CAUTION
can cause serious damage to the idler arm.
1.8 Remove the 5/16-18 screw and nut then remove the motor assembly from the arm channel.
1.9 Go to step 3.
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Service Manual
– S II
OTOR ERIES
End Cap
(qty: 2)
Front Cover
5/16-18 x 1 3/4
DETAIL
Figure 3. Motor Replacement – Series II.
Do not allow the roller tube to drop toward the ground. The twisting motion
Rear Cover
5/16-18 Nylock Nut
Motor Assembly
W/ Cast Metal Frame
A
T
RAVEL
Motor - Black Wire
Cable - Black Wire
Motor - Red Wire
Cable - Red Wire
Rear Cover
w/ Override Terminals
Black Wire
Red Wire
Rear Cover
w/o Override Terminals
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DETAIL
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