Positioning The Canopy - Carefree FIESTA LITE Service Manual

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ANUAL ATIO WNINGS

Positioning the Canopy:

11. Alumaguard applications:
11.1. The Alumaguard should be centered between the arms.
11.2. Center the fabric in the Alumaguard. Once positioned, use a pair of side cutters or similar tool and
crimp the aluminum over the polyrod. Use care to not bend or distort the aluminum slats.
12. FLXguard and Weatherguard: Center the fabric in the awning rail between the arms.
13. Vinyl Canopies: Vinyl canopies are flared (tapered) on both sides. Center the fabric on the roller tube.
Install the fabric retaining screws outside the fabric through the polyrod and into the roller tube.
14. Acrylic Canopies:
14.1. Square cut canopies used without LEDs: Center the fabric on the roller tube. Install the fabric
retaining screws outside the fabric through the polyrod and into the roller tube.
14.2. Canopies used with LEDs: Acrylic canopies used with LEDs are flared on the right side only. The
canopy is
NOT
14.2.1. The LH edge of the canopy should be parallel to the centerline of the LH arm leaving a larger
space between the roller tube end cap and fabric on the RH side (approximately 1.5").
14.2.2. Install the fabric retaining screws outside the fabric through the polyrod and into the roller
tube.
Awning Rail
Weatherguard or FLXguard
Roller Tube
2.5"
Awning Rail
.5"
Alumaguard
(typ. both sides)
Roller Tube
2.5"
Dimensions are approximate and may vary based on installation and fabric tolerances.
15. Remove the cotter pin and tape from the roller lock then release the brace(s).
16. Slowly roll up the awning and observe that the braces and arms nestle together correctly. If necessary,
loosen the screws holding the upper mounting bracket then use the slots in the bracket to adjust the
brace position so that the brace and arm nestle together properly.
17. Tighten the upper mounting bracket screws.
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centered in the roller tube.
Vinyl w/
Canopy
Valance
2.5"
Vinyl w/
Alumaguard
Canopy
Valance
2.5"
Awning Rail
.5"
Alumaguard
(typ. both sides)
Roller Tube
Awning Rail
.5"
Alumaguard
(typ. both sides)
LH Canopy Edge Parallel
w/ Centerline of Arm
Roller Tube
Carefree of Colorado
Squared Acrylic w/
Alumaguard
Canopy
Valance
Flared Acrylic w/
Alumaguard
Canopy
Valance
052876-301r5
1.5"
CA006d