Carefree ALTITUDE Installation Manual
  1. Manuals
  2. Brands
  3. Carefree Manuals
  4. Accessories
  5. ALTITUDE
  6. Installation manual

Carefree ALTITUDE Installation Manual

Rv arms and canopy
Hide thumbs Also See for ALTITUDE:
Table of Contents

Advertisement

Quick Links

See also: Service Manual , Owner's Manual
RV
Read this manual before installing or using this product. Failure to follow the instructions
and safety precautions in this manual can result in personal injury and/or cause the
product to not operate properly.
T
C
ABLE OF
ONTENTS
Product Overview .......................................................................................................................... 1
Specifications: ................................................................................................................................ 1 
Component Checklist.............................................................................................................................. 2 
Installation ..................................................................................................................................... 3
Required Pre-Installation Preparation ..................................................................................................... 3 
Installing an Awning Rail ......................................................................................................................... 3 
Assembling the Awning .......................................................................................................................... 4 
Mounting the Awning .............................................................................................................................. 5 
Securing the Fabric ................................................................................................................................. 6 
Switch and Wiring Installation ..................................................................................................... 7
Wire Routing ........................................................................................................................................... 7 
Awning Control Switch ............................................................................................................................ 8 
Optional LED's ............................................................................................................................... 9
LED Power Harness Routing .................................................................................................................. 9 
Switch Installation for LED's ................................................................................................................. 10 
Power Connection for RGB LED's ........................................................................................................ 11 
Optional Wire Covers .................................................................................................................. 12
070026-001
A
LTITUDE
T
HIS MANUAL PROVIDES INSTRUCTIONS FOR THE
Printed in USA
I
NSTALLATION
A
RMS AND
B
I
ASIC
NSTALLATION OF THE
M
ANUAL
C
ANOPY
A
.
WNING
 
 
 
 
 
January, 2018

Advertisement

Table of Contents
loading

Related Manuals for Carefree ALTITUDE

Summary of Contents for Carefree ALTITUDE

  • Page 1: Table Of Contents

    NSTALLATION ANUAL LTITUDE RMS AND ANOPY HIS MANUAL PROVIDES INSTRUCTIONS FOR THE ASIC NSTALLATION OF THE WNING Read this manual before installing or using this product. Failure to follow the instructions and safety precautions in this manual can result in personal injury and/or cause the product to not operate properly.

  • Page 2: General Safety

    ROPRIETARY TATEMENT The Altitude Awning is a product of Carefree of Colorado, located in Broomfield, Colorado, USA. The information contained in or disclosed in this document is considered proprietary to Carefree of Colorado. Every effort has been made to ensure that the information presented in the document is accurate and complete.

  • Page 3: Product Overview

    Altitude Carefree of Colorado RODUCT VERVIEW The adjustable pitch Altitude provides motorized awning comfort with Carefree's standards for looks, strength and dependability with a successful blend of style, quality and economy. The variable pitch offers 6 settings from flat (3˚) to steep (16˚).

  • Page 4: Component Checklist

    Installation Manual LTITUDE Carefree of Colorado OMPONENT HECKLIST Alt003  I ESCRIPTION  Arm Assembly, LH  Arm Assembly, RH  Roller tube Assembly Ordered Separately  Screw, Hex Washer Head #6 x 3/8  Hole Plug  Switch Kit ...

  • Page 5: Installation

    Installation Manual Altitude Carefree of Colorado NSTALLATION EQUIRED NSTALLATION REPARATION 1. Park the vehicle on a flat surface and level the unit. 2. Check where the awning arms will be installed. The arms fit snug to the side of the vehicle and must not cover or interfere with exhaust vents, lights etc.

  • Page 6: Assembling The Awning

    Installation Manual LTITUDE Carefree of Colorado SSEMBLING THE WNING 1. Decide on the location of the switch to determine the cable routing. 2. If the motor and accessory cables are to be routed through the RV wall at the bottom of the arm, Go to step 4.

  • Page 7: Mounting The Awning

    Installation Manual Altitude Carefree of Colorado OUNTING THE WNING NOTICE It is recommended that at least three people install the awning due to its size and weight. NOTE: Attaching hardware is furnished by installer. 1. Check the location where the awning is to be mounted. Ensure that the awning will not interfere with other equipment on the vehicle, such as a slide out room, light fixtures, exhaust vents etc.

  • Page 8: Securing The Fabric

    Installation Manual LTITUDE Carefree of Colorado Clip Cover Clip Cover 14. On the back of the motor and idler heads, remove the plastic retaining clip covers and discard. 15. Rotate the access covers up and snap into the retaining clip openings.

  • Page 9: Switch And Wiring Installation

    Seal the cables and entrance hole using a quality hole filler and sealant. CCESSORY OWER ARNESS An accessory power harness is installed in the motor and idler arms. These are for optional Carefree Connects. Contact your sales representative for options and availability. +12VDC (recommended 6A Circuit)

  • Page 10: Awning Control Switch

    Installation Manual LTITUDE Carefree of Colorado If installing the BT12 Wireless Awning Control System use the instructions in 070029-001 “BT12 Installation Manual” for controls wiring and setup. WNING ONTROL WITCH 1. At the switch location, cut a rectangular hole 1.25" [3.2cm] x 1.88" [4.8cm].

  • Page 11: Optional Led's

    LED’ PTIONAL LED options available on the Altitude: 1) White LED strip mounted in the roller tube with the power harness routed through the canopy. 2) RGB LED strip mounted in the roller tube with the power harness routed through the canopy.

  • Page 12: Switch Installation For Led's

    Installation Manual LTITUDE Carefree of Colorado LED' WITCH NSTALLATION FOR A single pole switch and 2A fuse is required for the white LED installations and is optional for RGB installations. For RGB lights, the single pole switch is used as an optional power on/off control allowing the lights to be shut off if the awning is retracted with the lights on.

  • Page 13: Power Connection For Rgb Led's

    Installation Manual Altitude Carefree of Colorado RGB LED' OWER ONNECTION FOR The RGB LED uses a controller and remote. NOTE: The installation requires that the power line (+12VDC) be attached to a dedicated 2A circuit breaker or a 2A in-line fuse must be installed between the control module and power source. Locate the fuse for easy access.

  • Page 14: Optional Wire Covers

    LTITUDE Carefree of Colorado PTIONAL OVERS Two optional wire covers are available for the Altitude. Slide Upper Wire Cover into Channel and Over Wires For upper wire routing use the upper wire cover. The cover slides into the channel from the top and over the wires.

Table of Contents