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Carefree ALTITUDE Service Manual

Rv motorized variable pitch patio awning
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Read this manual before servicing 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.
For LED replacement parts and service procedures refer to 052584-301 "LED Service Manual for
Vertical Arms" available on-line at
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Specifications ................................................................................................................................ 1
Canopy Replacement .................................................................................................................... 2
Motor and/or Gear Replacement .................................................................................................. 4
For Awnings Fully or Partially Extended .............................................................................................
For Awnings Fully Retracted ...............................................................................................................
Replacing the Gas Shock ............................................................................................................. 8
Pitch Adjust Assembly and Parts Replacement ....................................................................... 10
Replacing the Valco Button ..................................................................................................................
Replacing the Arm Rollers or Pitch Adjust Assembly ...........................................................................
Wiring Diagram ............................................................................................................................ 11
Standard Maintenance ................................................................................................................ 12
Fabric Care ...........................................................................................................................................
Arm Care ..............................................................................................................................................
Emergency Override .............................................................................................................................
Part Number Listing .................................................................................................................... 14
Part Number/Serial Number Location ...................................................................................................
Illustrated Parts List ..............................................................................................................................
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  • Page 1: Table Of Contents

    ERVICE ANUAL LTITUDE OTORIZED ARIABLE ITCH ATIO WNING Read this manual before servicing 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. For LED replacement parts and service procedures refer to 052584-301 “LED Service Manual for Vertical Arms”...

  • Page 2: General Safety

    Carefree of Colorado. Every effort has been made to ensure that the information presented in the document is accurate and complete. However, Carefree of Colorado assumes no liability for errors or for any damages that result from the use of this document.

  • Page 3: Specifications

    Service Manual Carefree of Colorado LTITUDE PECIFICATIONS 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: Canopy Replacement

    Service Manual LTITUDE Carefree of Colorado ANOPY EPLACEMENT Clip Wires Idler Close to Canopy Motor Detail Align Fabric Slot with Retaining Screw Idler Head Cutout and Washer Harness Place Block Grommet Retaining Screw Between Arm Arm Stops and Washer Roller Arm Stop...
  • Page 5 Service Manual Carefree of Colorado LTITUDE Tip: Lightly spraying the slots with a dry silicone lubricant will help the fabric slide into the slot without staining the material. NOTE: While the awning fabric is fairly robust, care must be taken not to snag it on the awning rail.

  • Page 6: Motor And/Or Gear Replacement

    Service Manual LTITUDE Carefree of Colorado OTOR AND EPLACEMENT CAUTION The arms are under tension from the gas shocks. When the motor is removed the roller tube will be able to free spin and both arms will extend from the gas shock tension. It will be necessary to have at least one other person holding the roller tube and idler arm.
  • Page 7 Service Manual Carefree of Colorado LTITUDE Press In Retaining Clip Rear Cover Motor Frame Gear Assy Motor Assy Motor Mount Access Screws (x3) Cover Front Cover Groove Clip Alt018 10. Attach the new gear box and motor to the frame using the three (3) motor mount screws removed previously.

  • Page 8: For Awnings Fully Retracted

    Service Manual LTITUDE Carefree of Colorado For Awnings Fully Retracted Front 1. Disconnect power to the awning. Cover Press on both sides 2. Remove the front cover on the motor side. To of the rear cover to remove: Press in on both sides of the rear release front cover cover in the area shown.
  • Page 9 Service Manual Carefree of Colorado LTITUDE Press In Retaining Clip Rear Cover Motor Frame Gear Assy Motor Assy Motor Mount Access Screws (x3) Cover Front Cover Groove Clip Alt018 14. Attach the gear box and motor to the frame using the three (3) motor mount screws removed previously.

  • Page 10: Replacing The Gas Shock

    Service Manual LTITUDE Carefree of Colorado EPLACING THE HOCK CAUTION The gas shock has approximately 85 lbs. of pressure in the closed position. A pressurized shock can open rapidly when removed or released and cause personal injury and property damage.
  • Page 11 Service Manual Carefree of Colorado LTITUDE Retaining Clip 12. Attach the roller tube to the arm: For Motor Side: 12.1. On the RH (motor) arm, press the roller tube shaft into hole in the motor head. It may be necessary to twist the roller tube to align the flats on the roller tube shaft with the flats in the motor head bearing.

  • Page 12: Pitch Adjust Assembly And Parts Replacement

    Service Manual LTITUDE Carefree of Colorado ITCH DJUST SSEMBLY AND ARTS EPLACEMENT This procedure describes the steps to replace the pitch adjust assembly, valco buttons and the arm rollers. EPLACING THE ALCO UTTON 1. Extend the awning to access the inside of the pitch adjust assembly.

  • Page 13: Wiring Diagram

    Service Manual Carefree of Colorado LTITUDE IRING IAGRAM To +12VDC BLACK To Ground BLUE RED Motor Wire WHITE RED Motor Wire BLACK Motor Wire WHITE BLACK Motor Wire BLUE BLACK To +12VDC ONNECTOR To Ground SK003a SK003d LH C RH C...

  • Page 14: Standard Maintenance

    Service Manual LTITUDE Carefree of Colorado TANDARD AINTENANCE Maintaining the Carefree Manual Patio Awning is easy. Just follow these basic steps:  Always operate the awning according to the instructions.  Periodically check that the fasteners are tight. Tighten if necessary.

  • Page 15: Emergency Override

    Service Manual Carefree of Colorado LTITUDE MERGENCY VERRIDE If power to the vehicle is not available, the awning can be safely retracted by jumping the motor using a 10V-14V power source such as a cordless drill battery or car battery.

  • Page 16: Part Number Listing

    Service Manual LTITUDE Carefree of Colorado UMBER ISTING UMBER ERIAL UMBER OCATION Roller tube part and serial numbers are located on the roller tube. Alt025 LLUSTRATED ARTS 11 10 DETAIL Alt501 070026-301...
  • Page 17 Service Manual Carefree of Colorado LTITUDE Item Part Number Description Notes R001934XXX Arm Assy, Motor Side, RH R001935XXX Arm Assy, Idler Side, LH R001826 Kit, Gas Shock R001927-001 Kit, Pitch Adjust Assy, Mil R001927-002 Kit, Pitch Adjust Assy, Blk R001928...
  • Page 18 Service Manual LTITUDE Carefree of Colorado NOTES: 070026-301...

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