Diagnostics/Troubleshooting - Carefree TRAVEL'RFIXED PITCH Service Manual

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IAGNOSTICS
The following procedures are intended to aid the service technician to logically resolve operational issues with the
mechanical and standard electronics installations.
Common Operational Items
The following are operational items that may come up as questions during normal operation. These are
also given in the operator's manual.
1. The motor has a thermal protection circuit. If the motor overheats, the circuit will shut off the motor. Wait
approximately 15 minutes, operation will return to normal. As an example, this may occur if the awning is fully
closed and retract switch pushed repeatedly, then the awning does not extend.
2. The awning seems to extend and retract slowly. The operational range is 28-35 seconds to extend or retract.
If the power supply is on the low side of the range (10V) the awning will move slower.
3. The awning may appear to move jerkily. When the fabric is rolled out, the Alumaguard or Uniguard may
"bounce" creating a wave like motion in the canopy fabric. This will create the appearance of moving jerkily.
4. With Uniguard, the awning sticks or hangs up. When Uniguard is installed with a vinyl canopy, the vinyl will
have a tendency to "cling" to the Uniguard when not used over an extended period. Open and close the
awning in short bursts 2 or 3 times, the awning will then open normally.
In the charts below, YES is a positive response to the test; NO is a negative response.
D01 T A O
HE WNING PERATES
This condition generally occurs during new installations or when major components have been replaced.
A Confirm Switch is mounted in correct position and correctly
oriented.
B Confirm switch is wired correctly. Use the wiring diagram and
confirm the wires to/from the switch to the connector are
correctly placed.
D02 T A D
HE WNING OES
A Check Installation Integrity
Use the wiring diagram and confirm that the components and
wiring are properly installed and connected
B Confirm Power Supply
Is vehicle battery or power source providing 10V to 14V to the
Switch?
C Test Motor Function
1. For installations with an external plug; Disconnect plug.
2. For installations with a single switch; Remove switch plate
and disconnect the motor wires from the switch.
3. Attach jumper leads to the emergency terminals located
on the back of the motor head.
4. Connect the other ends of the jumpers to a 12-18VDC
power source (i.e. drill battery). It may be necessary to try
then reverse the leads on the battery and try again.
5. Does the motor run?
D Test wire continuity between motor and wire ends.
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WITCH LATE
YES
NO
YES
NO
ETRACT
YES
NO
YES
NO
YES
NO
YES
NO
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Switch mounted OK; go to test B
Carefully remove the switch, rotate
180 and reinstall
Reconnect harnesses and retest
Switch wired OK; go to test C
Rewire the switch according to the
wiring diagram
Go to test B
Correct as required
Go to test B
Correct as required
Motor is good, go to test D
Motor is defective - replace
Wire continuity good – reconnect the
wires disconnected in the previous test
then go to test D
Repair as required then reconnect the
wires disconnected in the previous test.
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