Carefree TRAVEL'RFIXED PITCH Service Manual page 36

E O
MERGENCY
If the original power source fails or is unavailable, the Travel'r has emergency
override connections (12V). The override can be used with a 10V-14V power
source, such as a cordless drill battery or car battery.
Travel'r models built through 2012 have override terminals on the back of the
motor head. If the motor head has the metal terminals, use the procedure
"Override with Emergency Terminals". For models built in 2013 and later, use
"Override without Emergency Terminals".
WARNING
source! Doing so will permanently damage the awning!
CAUTION
abruptly.
NOTE: Jumper cables may be built in one of two styles as shown below. The
procedures are the same for either cable style.
Universal Cable with Alligator Clips for
External Emergency Terminals
or Motor Cables with Quick Disconnects
O W
VERRIDE ITH
CAUTION
directions below. The electronic circuit creates a dynamic brake for the motor by
shorting and grounding the motor leads. Steps 1 & 2 removes the brake to allow
the emergency override to work.
Front Cover
A
DETAIL
1. (Detail A) Remove the front cover from the motor head. There are six (6)
small screws in the rear of the motor head.
2. (Detail B) Disconnect the input cable wires from the terminals. D
disconnect the wires to the motor.
3. Leave the wires disconnected and reattach the front cover.
4. (Detail C) Attach jumper leads to the terminals, located on the rear of the
motorized head.
5. Connect the other ends of the jumper leads to a 12V source. If the awning
moves in the wrong direction, reverse the leads.
6. Maintain contact throughout the retraction process.
PERATION
Do not connect the Travel'r motor wires to a 110V power
Use care when retracting the awning, the awning may move
E T
MERGENCY
Do not use the emergency terminals without following the
Disconnect
Input Wires
From Rear
Cover
DETAIL
Cables with Quick Disconnects for
Motor Cables with Quick Disconnects
ERMINALS
DO NOT
Disconnect
Wires to Motor
B
T ' P A
RAVEL R ATIO
Only
TravelR061b
Emergency
Terminals
C
DETAIL
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WNING
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