Carefree TRAVEL'RFIXED PITCH Service Manual page 15

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D03 A D N
RM OES OT
A Visually confirm motor is working when control switch is pressed.
Confirm that the arm channels, pivot points and contact points are
B
clean and clear of obstructions.
C If the awning has Alumaguard, check that the tractioners are installed
and positioned correctly (refer to page 4).
1. Open the awning.
D
carefully pull the arm out as the fabric is unrolling.
2. Does the fabric sag when the awning is extended?
3. Inspect the shock. Is there evidence of dirt build up and oil
leaks on the rod?
4. Hand close and open the arm. Is the tension from the shock
mushy, weak or missing?
NOTE: To close the awning by hand, push the head of the
arm toward the coach. Pulling down on the head or roller
tube close the awning.
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E This step only applies to new Uniguard and Alumaguard installations that do not extend correctly.
Check that the centerline of the roller tube is 3/4" ± 1/4" above the centerline of the awning rail.
Refer to 052540-002 Travel'r, Installation Manual and reposition arms as required.
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E D N E
XTEND OR OES OT
If the awning arm does not extend,
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XTEND OMPLETELY
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Go to test B
Go to test D02 – Awning Does Not
Extend and/or Retract – page 10.
Go to test C
Clean and Lubricate then retest. If
the arm still hangs up – go to test C
Tractioners OK - Go to test D
Reposition and attach the
tractioners according to the
directions on page 4 and retest.
Shock is defective – replace. See
procedure on page 9.
Shock extends with arm and is
solid. Shock pressure is
approximately 85 lbs. Go to test E.
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