Canopy Replacement - Carefree ALTITUDE Service Manual

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LTITUDE
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ANOPY EPLACEMENT
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Idler
Place Block
Between Arm
Roller Arm Stop
5 " - 6 "
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Detail
1. Remove the canopy retaining screws in the awning rail.
2. Partially extend the awning.
3. Place stop blocks between the arm rollers and arm stops on both arms. Blocks should be 5"-6" in
length.
4. Extend the awning. The arms will stop with the stop blocks in place. Check that the blocks are firmly
seated between the rollers and arm stops.
5. Continue to unroll the canopy from the roller tube. Continue until the fabric slot is aligned with the
cutout on the back of the idler head.
6. Disconnect power to the awning.
7. For awnings with LEDs in the roller tube:
7.1. On the motor side, remove the split grommet from the roller tube.
7.2. Carefully pull the wires and connectors out of the roller tube. Disconnect the connectors.
7.3. Tape or clamp the LED harness connector outside the roller tube to prevent it from falling back into the
roller tube. This can be done with a paper clip or similar device that will not damage the wires.
7.4. At the awning rail, clip the harness close to the canopy. Clamp the harness going into the vehicle
to prevent it from falling in the wall.
8. For awnings with LEDs at the awning rail: Disconnect the LED strip from the harness for white LEDS or
from the controller for RGB applications.
9. Remove the fabric retaining screws in the roller tube.
10. Slide the fabric out of the awning rail and roller tube.
10.1. For canopies with LEDS at the awning rail: The LED rail adaptor is attached to the canopy and will slide
out with the canopy.
11. Clean and deburr the roller tube slots and awning rail as required. If not previously done, spread open
the awning rail track to facilitate inserting the new fabric.
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Service Manual
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Motor
Arm Stops
Arm Rollers
D
A
Retaining Screw
LED
and Washer
Harness
Grommet
Canopy
Harness
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Detail
Carefree of Colorado
Clip Wires
Close to Canopy
D
Detail
Align Fabric Slot with
Idler Head Cutout
Retaining Screw
and Washer
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Detail
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