Canopy Replacement; Removing The Old Canopy - Carefree FIESTA LITE Service Manual

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ANUAL
ATIO
WNINGS
C
R
ANOPY
EPLACEMENT
WARNING
T
,
ARM
THE SPRING IS UNDER EXTREME TENSION AND WILL UNWIND QUICKLY
FIRMLY
HOLDING THE VICE GRIPS
INSTRUCTIONS CAN RESULT IN PERSONAL INJURY AND PROPERTY DAMAGE
R
O
EMOVING THE
1. Remove the fabric retaining screws located in the roller tube and the awning rail (4 in total). Set screws aside.
2. Extend the awning out completely.
3. On the right side, lift and lock the upper brace in position. Tape the roller lock in the
4. Remove the fabric retaining screws in the roller tube.
5. For full fabric canopy with Weatherguard of FLXguard or canopies complete with Alumaguard: Remove
the fabric retaining screws from the awning rail.
6. (Detail A) For canopy only replacement for units
with Alumaguard. The fabric is crimped into the
aluminum slat. Use a large flat screw driver or
similar tool to spread open the crimp on both sides
of the fabric.
7. (Detail B) For awnings with LEDs:
7.1. Remove the split grommet in the roller tube.
7.2. Carefully
pull
connectors. Use care that the connectors do
not separate while pulling out of the slot.
7.3. Disconnect the harness connectors.
7.4. Clamp or tape the wire and connector from
the LED strip so that it does not slip back into
the roller tube.
7.5. At the awning rail, clip the harness close to
the canopy. Clamp the harness to prevent it
from falling inside the wall.
8. On the left side of the awning, remove the
upper mounting bracket from the coach wall.
Allow the brace to pivot out of the way.
9. On the left arm, grasp the end plug firmly with
vice grips.
Pad the grip teeth to prevent
damage or marring on the end plug.
10. Remove the attaching screw and remove the end
plug from the arm while firmly holding onto the
vice grips.
11. Hold onto the arm and move it out of the way
when the end plug is removed.
12. Support the roller tube.
13. Carefully count the number of turns while unwinding the spring. To unwind, rotate the end plug over the
top and towards the coach.
14. Remove the screws attaching the end cap to the roller tube.
15. Remove the spring from the roller tube and set aside.
16. Mark the slots that the canopy is mounted in then slide the old canopy out from the roller tube and awning rail.
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HIS PROCEDURE REQUIRES WORKING WITH THE ROLLER SPRINGS
! D
O NOT TRY TO HOLD THE END PLUG BY HAND
C
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ANOPY
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the
LED
harness
Service Manual
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LED Wires
Canopy Harness
Subtract
Screw (x2)
Winds
Add
End
Plug
Carefree of Colorado
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HEN REMOVED FROM THE
EEP HANDS AND CLOTHING CLEAR WHILE
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AILURE TO FOLLOW THE
OPEN
Alumaguard
A
Detail
Split Grommet
Clip Wires
Close to Canopy
B
Detail
LED Connector/Wiring
ViceGrips
Retaining Screw
C
Detail
position.
Clamp Wires
Retaining Screw
Upper Mounting
Bracket
SF015
052876-301r5

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