Carefree TRAVEL'RFIXED PITCH Service Manual page 46

Carefree of Colorado
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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.
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
1. Shut off the power switch to the awning. This will disable the Direct Response
system.
2. Locate and separate the quick disconnects
located in the motor arm channel. Position
the wires from the motor on the outside of the
channel.
3. Attach jumper wires to the motor wires.
4. Connect the other ends of the jumper leads
to a 12-14V source. If the awning moves in
the wrong direction, reverse the leads.
5. Maintain contact throughout the retraction
process. Hold the wires from the motor on
the outside of the channel while closing the
awning. This provides access for opening
awning.
6. When power is restored, use the jumper
wires and extend the awning to access the
cable disconnects. Reattach the disconnects
and secure in the arm channel.
NOTE:
Jumper cables may not be included with some OEM installations.
Cables are available through your dealer
PERATION
Do not connect the Travel'r motor wires to a 110V power
Use care when retracting the awning, the awning may move
Cables with Quick Disconnects for
Motor Cables with Quick Disconnects Only
Outside of Channel
When Arm is Closing
Quick Disconnects
in Arm Channel
TravelR061b
Hold Wires
Awning
Closed
Motor
Cable
or
Jumper
Cable
TravelR061a