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2015 &
CLIPSE
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UBLICATION COVERS THE FOLLOWING
ODELS
RV
Eclipse w/ Direct Response Electronics
Universal Eclipse
The information contained in the publication applies to all models listed. Details and procedures
unique to a specific model are labeled appropriately.
Adjustable Pitch
E0069
LED Lighting
052547-301r10
Printed in USA
March, 2015
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- Page 1 ERVICE ANUAL 2015 & CLIPSE UBLICATION COVERS THE FOLLOWING ODELS Eclipse w/ Direct Response Electronics Universal Eclipse The information contained in the publication applies to all models listed. Details and procedures unique to a specific model are labeled appropriately. Adjustable Pitch E0069 LED Lighting...
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Page 2: Table Of Contents
ABLE OF ONTENTS Product Overview .......................... 1 Eclipse Patio Awning Specifications: ....................1 Canopy Replacement ........................2 Installing the Tractioners ......................... 5 Motor Replacement ........................6 Replacing the Motor - Awning Extended ....................6 Replacing the Motor –Awning Closed ..................... 8 ... - Page 3 ROPRIETARY TATEMENT The Eclipse Patio 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.
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Page 5: Product Overview
Carefree of Colorado Service Manual CLIPSE RODUCT VERVIEW The Eclipse Patio Awning uses unique “scissor” style arms that do not require vertical ground support. The arms provide easy to use pitch adjustment—simply push together the pins on the arms, snap into the hole set desired, and the pitch is set! The pitch can be left in any position and the Eclipse will roll up completely! When the awning is rolled back out, it rolls out to the pitch setting previously set. -
Page 6: Canopy Replacement
Service Manual Carefree of Colorado CLIPSE ANOPY EPLACEMENT 1. Remove the canopy retaining screws in the awning rail. Split Grommet 2. Extend the awning out completely. 3. For awnings with LEDs in the roller tube: 3.1. On the motor side, remove the split grommet from the roller tube. - Page 7 Carefree of Colorado Service Manual CLIPSE 12. Clean and deburr the roller tube slots and awning rail/Alumaguard/Uniguard as required. If not previously done, spread open the awning rail track to facilitate inserting the new fabric. Tip: Lightly spraying the slots with a dry silicone lubricant will help the fabric slide into the slot without staining the material.
- Page 8 Service Manual Carefree of Colorado CLIPSE 21. Check that the fabric is properly positioned. Adjust as required. 21.1. For vinyl canopies: Center the fabric on the roller tube. install the fabric retaining screws removed previously. 21.2. For acrylic canopies: The canopy is flared (tapered) only on the motor side. The canopy is centered in the roller tube.
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Page 9: Installing The Tractioners
Carefree of Colorado Service Manual CLIPSE 24. For awnings with LEDs in the roller tube: 24.1. Connect the canopy harness connector and LED connector. Then carefully push the connectors into the roller tube. 24.2. Place the split grommet over the canopy harness and press the grommet into the hole of the roller tube. -
Page 10: Motor Replacement
Service Manual Carefree of Colorado CLIPSE OTOR EPLACEMENT WARNING O AVOID SHOCK HAZARD AND OR ACCIDENTAL SYSTEM SHORTING ALWAYS DISCONNECT THE VEHICLE BATTERY AND ELECTRICAL SOURCES BEFORE WORKING WITH ELECTRICAL WIRING AND COMPONENTS Two methods are used for replacing the Eclipse motor. 1) Replacing the motor if the awning is extended (fully or partially) and 2) Replacing the motor if the awning is fully closed. - Page 11 Carefree of Colorado Service Manual CLIPSE Tip: When the nut is removed, the bolt will slide out of the arm mounting block inside the arm channel. Placing tape on the head of the mounting bolt and the spacers will prevent them from falling out when the nut and motor are removed.
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Page 12: Replacing The Motor -Awning Closed
Service Manual Carefree of Colorado CLIPSE –A EPLACING THE OTOR WNING LOSED This procedure will require replacing the front and rear motor covers in addition to the motor assembly. Rear Cover Motor Attach (ref) Bolts & Nuts Motor Head Motor (ref) - Page 13 Carefree of Colorado Service Manual CLIPSE Tip: When the nut is removed, the bolt will slide out of the arm mounting block inside the arm channel. Placing tape on the head of the mounting bolt and the spacers will prevent the bolt and the spacers from falling out when the nut and motor are removed.
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Page 14: Replacing The Gas Shock
Service Manual Carefree of Colorado CLIPSE 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 causing personal injury and property damage. 1. Open the awning. -
Page 15: Replacing The Arm Rollers
Carefree of Colorado Service Manual CLIPSE EPLACING THE OLLERS Use Kit number R019291-005 for white or R019251-006 for black. 1. Open the awning completely. 2. Use a ladder or scaffold to support the roller tube. Drill Out Rivet 3. Disconnect power to the awning. -
Page 16: Diagnostics
Service Manual Carefree of Colorado CLIPSE IAGNOSTICS The following procedures are intended to aid the service technician to logically resolve operational issues with the mechanical and standard electronics installations. Common Operational Items The following items are operational items that may come up as questions during normal operation. These are also given in the operator's manual. -
Page 17: Standard Electrical
Carefree of Colorado Service Manual CLIPSE TANDARD LECTRICAL The following procedures are intended to aid the service technician to logically resolve operational issues with the mechanical and standard electronics installations. In the charts below, YES is a positive response to the test; NO is a negative response. - Page 18 Service Manual Carefree of Colorado CLIPSE D02 ( CONT Test Switch Function – Single Switch Installation (this test requires a continuity tester) The Patio Switch used in the Single Switch Installation is a center on that is internally cross-wired to short in the center position to provide dynamic braking for the motor to prevent "drift"...
- Page 19 Carefree of Colorado Service Manual CLIPSE XTEND XTEND OMPLETELY Visually confirm motor is working when control switch is pressed. Go to test B Go to test D02 – Awning Does Not Extend and/or Retract – page 14. Confirm that the arm channels, pivot points and contact points Go to test C are clean and clear of obstructions.
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Page 20: Auto Retract Systems
Service Manual Carefree of Colorado CLIPSE ETRACT YSTEMS The following procedures are intended to aid the service technician to logically resolve operational issues with the auto-retract installation. NOTES: 1. Refer to the appropriate wiring diagram for the system being tested: 2. - Page 21 Function does not work with switch; go to procedure D01 Test Motion Sensor NOTE: A sensor tester is now available from Carefree. Follow the instructions included with the tester. or Follow the steps below. 1. Confirm cable is plugged into connector on box marked Go to step 2 “Motion Sensor”...
- Page 22 Service Manual Carefree of Colorado CLIPSE WNING UTTONS USHED Before continuing, ensure that the system is working correctly at the switch panel. If not, go to DO1" The Awning Does Not Extend and/or Retract Using the Extend/Retract Switch". NOTE: For series I switches, the Mode switch must be in the POWER ON or AUTO-RETRACT ON positions for the key FOB to work.
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Page 23: Common Test Procedures
Carefree of Colorado Service Manual CLIPSE OMMON ROCEDURES These common tests are referred to in the diagnostics procedures. CT01 T ESTING A SWITCH AND ARNESS Disconnect the switch harness connectors from the control box and remove the plate and switches from the mounting surface. - Page 24 Service Manual Carefree of Colorado CLIPSE CT02 T ESTING THE ONTROL This test had been developed as a bench test of the control box. Test Power 1. Check Fuse Fuse OK; go to step A2 Replace fuse. If the fuse continues to...
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Page 25: Wiring Diagram - Single Switch Prior To July 2010
Carefree of Colorado Service Manual CLIPSE 2010 IRING IAGRAM INGLE WITCH RIOR TO This switch hardware has been discontinued. For wiring replacement switches, use instructions provided with the Single Switch Kit. Motor Black Front View of Rear View of Carefree of Colorado... -
Page 26: Wiring Diagram - Multiple Switch Prior To July 2010
Service Manual Carefree of Colorado CLIPSE 2010 IRING IAGRAM ULTIPLE WITCH RIOR TO This switch hardware has been discontinued. For wiring replacement switches, use the schematic below. Relay Module Rear View of Connectors Shown Gray Yellow Gray Gray Brown Brown... -
Page 27: Wiring Diagram - Windsmart
Carefree of Colorado Service Manual CLIPSE IRING IAGRAM MART The system has been discontinued in 2007 and not available for original or upgrade installations. Parts are no longer available. Superseded by the 12V Direct Response System. Green Black Yellow Green... -
Page 28: Wiring Diagram - Direct Response Prior To July 2010
Service Manual Carefree of Colorado CLIPSE 2010 IRING IAGRAM IRECT ESPONSE PRIOR TO This switch hardware shown has been discontinued. For wiring replacement switches, use the schematic on the page 26 (Wiring Diagram - Direct Response after July 2010). Ignition Switched... - Page 29 Carefree of Colorado Service Manual CLIPSE Green Black Rear View of Connectors Shown BROWN BROWN From YELLOW YELLOW Exterior Patio Switch Yellow GRAY GRAY Switch Connector Green Black From To Motor BLACK BLACK Motor Connector Yellow From Sensor Cables are 4-wire RJ11...
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Page 30: Wiring Diagram - Direct Response After July 2010
Service Manual Carefree of Colorado CLIPSE 2010 IRING IAGRAM IRECT ESPONSE FTER Ignition Switched +12VDC Ignition Version_______ Lockout 12VDC Sensor Ground (Optional) Splitter Extend/ Motion Retract On/Off Black Blue Control Carefree of Colorado Carefree of Colorado 12V DIRECT RESPONSE 12V DIRECT RESPONSE... -
Page 31: Wiring Diagram - Direct Response W/ Pre Wired Harness
(OEM switch) DR Sensor To C9 Motor Windspeed Switch Patio Switch +12VDC (OEM switch) (OEM switch) Connector C1 Pin-Out - Carefree Harness 12VDC Ground From Description C1 pin 1 C2 pin 2 +12VDC Power C1 pin 2 C2 pin 1... - Page 32 Service Manual Carefree of Colorado CLIPSE Carefree Harness WHITE BLUE BLACK BLACK GREEN YELLOW (1) (2) BLUE BLACK Lock Out Sensor Splitter Power Patio Switch Windspeed Switch Motor DR Sensor RF Reciever RF Receiver & Lock Out Sensor #6 x 1/2” Screw...
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Page 33: Led Lighting
Carefree of Colorado Service Manual CLIPSE LED L IGHTING WITCH NSTALLATION NOTE: Installers may choose to furnish the control switch. 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 switch and power source. -
Page 34: Replacing The Led Strip
Service Manual Carefree of Colorado CLIPSE LED S EPLACING THE TRIP 1. Extend the awning out completely. Clamp the Canopy 2. Disconnect power. Harness in this locaion 3. Use a non-permanent marker to mark the location of the ends of the LED strip. -
Page 35: Canopy Harness Replacement
Carefree of Colorado Service Manual CLIPSE ANOPY ARNESS EPLACEMENT NOTE: Acrylic canopies uses a soft rivet in the hem next to the awning rail to hold the harness in place. Dual tapered canopies do not use the rivet. If replacing a harness in a tapered canopy, skip steps 6 and 11.1. -
Page 36: Attaching The Harness To Fabric Wrap
3.2. For Uniguard: Tape the harness to the inside surface using a 2" x 8" piece of Velcro (loop). 3.3. For FLXguard: Position the harness approximately 3/8" from the edge of the material. Attach using a 1" x 6" piece of clear tape (the tape is a special bond tape available from Carefree). 052547-301r10... -
Page 37: Standard Service Procedures
Carefree of Colorado Service Manual CLIPSE TANDARD ERVICE ROCEDURES ROGRAMMING THE EMOTE ECEIVER Early transmitters & receivers operate on a frequency of 418MHz. Models for 2007 & on operate on 433MHz. The transmitter and receiver frequencies must match. Identifying the transmitter frequency is described under the operational notes below. -
Page 38: Battery Replacement
Service Manual Carefree of Colorado CLIPSE ATTERY EPLACEMENT This procedure only applies to the Universal Eclipse with battery. The Eclipse battery configuration uses one exterior switch and one rechargeable 14.4V NiCd battery pack mounted in the right arm assembly. This system has been discontinued. Limited parts availability. -
Page 39: Standard Maintenance
Carefree of Colorado Service Manual CLIPSE TANDARD AINTENANCE Maintaining a Carefree 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 40: Emergency Operation
Service Manual Carefree of Colorado CLIPSE MERGENCY PERATION If the original power source fails or is unavailable, the Eclipse has emergency override terminals (12V). The terminals can be used with a 9V-18V power source, such as a cordless drill battery or car battery. -
Page 41: Part Number Listing
Carefree of Colorado Service Manual CLIPSE UMBER ISTING UMBER ERIAL UMBER OCATION Arm part and serial numbers are located on the inside of the lower arm channel. Roll bar part and serial numbers are located on the roller tube and valance care label. -
Page 42: Illustrated Parts List
Service Manual Carefree of Colorado CLIPSE LLUSTRATED ARTS Arms Alumaguard Uniguard Detail Detail Standard Utility Roll Bar Roll Bar Detail After Market Top Bracket E0501sm 052547-301r10... - Page 43 Carefree of Colorado Service Manual CLIPSE Item Part Number Description Notes Contact Carefree 1/2 Set Hardware, Arm Assy, Motorized, RH Standard for Order 1/2 Set Hardware, Arm Assy, Idler, RH Standard Information NOTE: 1/2 Set Arm Assemblies for XL are no longer available.
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Page 44: Electronics
Service Manual Carefree of Colorado CLIPSE Electronics Battery Single Switch Kit RE TR AC T EX TE ND Ca re fre e of Co lo ra do Multi-Switch Electronics RE TR AC T OF F EX TE Aw ni ng... - Page 45 Carefree of Colorado Service Manual CLIPSE Item Part Number Description Notes R001605 Kit, Single Switch R001112 Relay Module Multi-Switch R019468-006 Kit, Multiple Switch Multi Switch R001098 Battery Battery Configuration Only R001097 Battery Charger Battery Configuration Only R019489-001 Switch Kit, Direct Response...
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