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Carefree Freestyle RM Service Manual

12v motorized roof mounted box awning w/ direct response
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Read this manual before installing 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.
These instructions apply to all models listed.
specific model are labeled appropriately.
070014-301r6
12V M
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Printed in USA
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November, 2018

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  • Page 1 ERVICE ANUAL REESTYLE 12V M OTORIZED OUNTED WNING W IRECT ESPONSE Read this manual before installing 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. These instructions apply to all models listed.

  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    With Direct Response and Lead Rail Position Switch ................15  Part Number Listing ........................16   Part Number/Serial Number Location ....................16  Freestyle RM Illustrated Parts List (Original Configuration) ..............16  Freestyle RM Illustrated Parts List (Current Configuration) ..............18  Freestyle RM Bracket Kits ........................20 ...
  • Page 3 ROPRIETARY TATEMENT The Freestyle RM 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.

  • Page 4: Product Overview

    [6.5"] [2"] [1.5"] 15.4cm [6"] RMF001b There are two configurations of the Freestyle RM. The original configuration is identified by the five (5) screws in the endcap. The current configuration has one (1) screw in the endcap. Original Current RMF046 Special Note: Dimensions are provided in centimeters.

  • Page 5: Standard System Adjustments

    Carefree of Colorado Service Manual REESTYLE TANDARD YSTEM DJUSTMENTS ANUAL VERRIDE If power to the vehicle is not available, the awning can be safely retracted using the manual override located on the idler (right) end of the case. NOTE: This procedure cannot be used to extend the awning.

  • Page 6: Adjusting The Motor Limits

    Carefree of Colorado Service Manual REESTYLE DJUSTING THE OTOR IMITS The motor limit switches are preset at the factory for best operation of the awning. It may be necessary to reset the switches. The “out” limit switch is used to stop the motor when the awning is fully extended. The “in”...

  • Page 7: Standard Maintenance

    Carefree of Colorado Service Manual REESTYLE 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 8: Canopy Replacement (Original Configuration)

    Carefree of Colorado Service Manual REESTYLE ANOPY EPLACEMENT RIGINAL ONFIGURATION This procedure requires two people. Spring Arms 1. Open the awning 18"-24". 2. Disconnect power to the awning. 3. Carefully push the lead rail toward the case so that the arms collapse and the fabric is slack.

  • Page 9: Canopy Replacement (Current Configuration)

    Carefree of Colorado Service Manual REESTYLE ANOPY EPLACEMENT URRENT ONFIGURATION This procedure requires two people. Spring Arms 1. Open the awning 18"-24". 2. Disconnect power to the awning. 3. Carefully push the lead rail toward the case so that the arms collapse and the fabric is slack.
  • Page 10 Carefree of Colorado Service Manual REESTYLE 10. Roll the fabric onto the roller tube leaving enough material to reach between the case and the lead rail. 11. Align the one-way drive and bearing in the roller tube and slide the motor into the roller tube.

  • Page 11: Spring Arm Replacement

    Carefree of Colorado Service Manual REESTYLE PRING EPLACEMENT CAUTION The spring arm is under tension to open. Use extreme care to firmly hold the spring arms during assembly and disassembly to avoid any sudden or unexpected movement by the arm.

  • Page 12: Replacing The Arm

    Carefree of Colorado Service Manual REESTYLE 5. On the LH side of the lead rail: 5.1. Attach the control module: 5.1.1. Slide the module bracket into the lead rail NOTE: The mounting bracket is held in place by tension from the module attach screws when the module is attached to the bracket.
  • Page 13 Carefree of Colorado Service Manual REESTYLE 18. For the LH arm, install the control module as described on page 8. 19. After replacing the arm, it will be necessary to adjust the pitch to align the lead rail and case. See page 2.

  • Page 14: Motor Replacement

    Carefree of Colorado Service Manual REESTYLE OTOR EPLACEMENT RELIMINARY TEPS ONFIGURATIONS 1. Disconnect power to the awning. Spring Arms 2. If the awning is extended: Carefully push the lead rail toward the case so that the arms collapse. While holding the lead rail in this position, firmly tie the elbows of the spring arms together.

  • Page 15: Replacing The Motor (Original Configuration)

    Carefree of Colorado Service Manual REESTYLE EPLACING THE OTOR RIGINAL ONFIGURATION “A” Clip Motor Screws Cover Screw Cover One-Way Drive End Cap Screw Screws Motor Bearing Quick Connects (x2) End Cap FRM006a 1. From the motor end cap remove the cover screws and end cap screws.

  • Page 16: Replacing The Motor (Current Configuration)

    Carefree of Colorado Service Manual REESTYLE EPLACING THE OTOR URRENT ONFIGURATION Refer to “Preliminary Steps” on page 11 before beginning this procedure. “A” Disconnect Motor Wires Clip Motor Screws (x2) Case End Plate One-Way Drive Remove Cable From Cable Channel on Arm...

  • Page 17: Replacing The Direct Response Control Module

    Carefree of Colorado Service Manual REESTYLE EPLACING THE IRECT ESPONSE ONTROL ODULE The control module is located on the LH side (motor side) of the lead rail. NOTE: The awning will not operate electrically when the module is disconnected. To Remove: Module 1.

  • Page 18: Wiring Diagram Freestyle Rm

    Carefree of Colorado Service Manual REESTYLE IRING IAGRAM REESTYLE IRECT ESPONSE +12VDC .187, 18-20awg .187, 14-16awg Brown Awning Female Spade Female Spade Terminals (x3) Terminals (x2) Blue Extend/ Red Shrinkwrap Retract Brown Blue Black Black Shrinkwrap On/Off (+12Vdc) Rear View of...

  • Page 19: Part Number Listing

    Carefree of Colorado Service Manual REESTYLE UMBER ISTING UMBER ERIAL UMBER OCATION Serial# / Part# Located on the Inside of the Right End of Lead Rail RMF021 RM I REESTYLE LLUSTRATED ARTS RIGINAL ONFIGURATION Original Configuration (Identified by 5 screws in End Cap)
  • Page 20 Carefree of Colorado Service Manual REESTYLE Item Part Number Description Notes R037382-005 Endcap, LH, White R037382-006 Endcap, LH, Black R037382-231 Endcap, LH, Satin R001862 Motor Assembly 610900-xxx.xx Roller Tube R035383-001 End Plug R001594WHT Endcap Assy, RH, White R001594BLK Endcap Assy, RH, Black...

  • Page 21: Freestyle Rm Illustrated Parts List (Current Configuration)

    Carefree of Colorado Service Manual REESTYLE RM I REESTYLE LLUSTRATED ARTS URRENT ONFIGURATION Current Configuration Identified by 1 Screw in End Cap RE TR RE TR AC T AC T OF F OF F EX TE EX TE ND Aw nin...
  • Page 22 Carefree of Colorado Service Manual REESTYLE Item Part Number Description Notes R037519-XXX Endcap, LH R037517-001 Case Endplate, LH R001862 Motor Assembly 610900-xxx.xx Roller Tube R001623 End Plug R037516-001 Case Endplate, RH R037518-XXX Endcap Assy, RH R019280-003 Connector Assy, Case, LH...

  • Page 23: Freestyle Rm Bracket Kits

    Carefree of Colorado Service Manual REESTYLE RM B REESTYLE RACKET Bracket kits are ordered separately. Several types are available based on the application installation. Bracket mounting instructions are separate supplements of the installation manual. BS0012 Sprinter 4.5m & 5m (x3) (x3) 2 8 "...
  • Page 24 Carefree of Colorado Service Manual REESTYLE ENGTH RACKETS BS0015 Ford Transit (-118-XX) Full Length (-138-ML) Full Length 3.5m e n g t h F u l l L (-157-XX) Full Length Mill (ML) or Black (JV) Finish Bracket and Awning Hardware included...
  • Page 25 Carefree of Colorado Service Manual REESTYLE NOTES: 070014-301r6...

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