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RV
Power
Stop
On/Off
Awning Control
Extend
Retract
All Awnings
Awning 1
Awning 2
Low
High
Motion Sensor
Power
Stop
On/Off
Awning Control
Extend
Retract
All Awnings
Awning 1
Awning 2
Low
High
Motion Sensor
AC
Fuse
Control
Box
M
M
Dual Awnings
For LED parts and service, refer to 070013-301 "LED Service Manual for Box Awnings" available on-line at
www.carefreeofcolorado.com
052522-301r14
Single Awning
Motion Sensor
Motion Sensor
Printed in USA
Service Manual
With Direct Response Electronics
Motion Sensor
Motion Sensor
APEX
Power On/Off
Awning Control
Extend
Stop
Retract
Low
High
Motion Sensor
Power
On/Off
Extend
Retract
Extend
Awning 1
All Awnings
Awning 2
Driver Side
Awning 3
Passenger Side
Awning 4
Low
Motion Sensor
On/Off
Power
Stop
Extend
Retract
Extend
Retract
Awning 1
All Awnings
Awning 2
Driver Side
Awning 3
Passenger Side
Awning 4
Low
Motion Sensor
High
AC
Fuse
Control
Control
Box
Box
#2
#1
M
M
Motion Sensor
M
M
Motion Sensor
4 - Awnings
November, 2018
Stop
Retract
High
RTA105b

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  • Page 1 Service Manual APEX With Direct Response Electronics Power On/Off Awning Control Extend Stop Retract High Motion Sensor Power Power Stop Stop On/Off On/Off Extend Retract Extend Retract Awning Control Awning 1 All Awnings Extend Retract All Awnings Awning 2 Driver Side...

  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    ABLE OF ONTENTS Product Overview .......................... 1   Apex Patio Awning Specifications ....................... 1  Standard System Adjustments ....................2   Setting the Motor Limits .......................... 2  OUT Limit Switch ..........................2  IN Limit Switch ............................ 3  Adjusting the Pitch ..........................
  • Page 3 ROPRIETARY TATEMENT The Apex 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.

  • Page 5: Product Overview

    RODUCT VERVIEW The Apex Patio Awning offers the coach owner an awning system that provides as much or as little shade as required. The canopies are housed in an aluminum case that easily blends in with the coach roof. The awning extends to a maximum of 10 feet from the side wall.

  • Page 6: Standard System Adjustments

    APEX Service Manual Carefree of Colorado TANDARD YSTEM DJUSTMENTS ETTING THE OTOR IMITS The “ ” limit switch stops the motor when the awning is fully extended. The “ ” limit switch is used to stop the motor when the awning is fully retracted. The “...

  • Page 7: In Limit Switch

    Carefree of Colorado Service Manual APEX IN Limit Switch NOTE: The “ ” limit switch is not adjusted with the Direct Response system. The system electronics monitors the motor and shuts the motor off when the awning is fully retracted.

  • Page 8: Programming The Remote Receiver

    APEX Service Manual Carefree of Colorado 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. Frequency identification is described under the operational notes below.

  • Page 9: Key Fob Batteries

    Battery life is dependent on frequency of use, environmental conditions and condition of remote. ANUAL VERRIDE If 110V power is not available to the coach, the Apex awning can still be safely retracted using the manual override. The bypass is located inside the case, near the end cap. The limit switches are located...

  • Page 10: Standard Maintenance

    APEX Service Manual Carefree of Colorado TANDARD AINTENANCE Maintaining the Carefree APEX 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 11: Canopy Replacement

    Carefree of Colorado Service Manual APEX ANOPY EPLACEMENT Spring Arms 1. Disconnect power to the awning. 2. Using the manual override (page 5), open the awning 18"-24". 3. Push the lead rail toward the case so that the arms collapse and the fabric is slack.

  • Page 12: Motor Replacement

    APEX Service Manual Carefree of Colorado OTOR EPLACEMENT WARNING Shock Hazard. Always disconnect battery or power source before working on or around the electrical system. Important Note: The current replacement motor for the VS configuration awnings has a slightly different configuration for the limit switch locations.
  • Page 13 Carefree of Colorado Service Manual APEX Roller Tube Exposed Polyrod Drive Crown Drive Key Retaining Ring Motor HS Configuration End Plate Roller Tube Drive Crown Motor Screws (x4) Drive Key End Plate Screws (x4) Motor Retaining Ring VS Configuration RTA030b 6.

  • Page 14: Modifying The Top Cover

    APEX Service Manual Carefree of Colorado ODIFYING THE OVER When replacing an older configuration motor with the current motor, it is necessary to modify the top cover access holes for the limit switches. 1. Remove and save the two (3) small plugs from the top of the cover.

  • Page 15: Spring Arm Replacement

    Carefree of Colorado Service Manual APEX 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. Serious personal injury and/or property damage could occur.

  • Page 16: Replacing The Lead Rail Connector

    APEX Service Manual Carefree of Colorado 16. (refer to Detail B) Slide the case arm knuckle into the support inside the case and secure with 1 each M12-1.25 x 25 bolt and washer and 1 each M12-1.25 x 40 bolt, washer and saddle. Do not tighten at this time.

  • Page 17: Removing The Awning

    EMOVING THE WNING CAUTION The Apex awning is extremely heavy. Moving and/or lifting the awning requires a minimum of 3 people. The use of a lifting device is strongly recommended. 1. Retract the awning completely. 2. Disconnect power to the awning.

  • Page 18: Diagnostics/Troubleshooting

    1. Each awning has an independent motion sensor. During windy conditions, the awnings may not retract concurrently. 2. If the optional Carefree EL ignition lockout is installed the system will disable the extend function while the vehicle ignition key is in the ON position.

  • Page 19: Diagnostic Tests - Direct Response For Single Awning

    Carefree of Colorado Service Manual APEX – D IAGNOSTIC ESTS IRECT ESPONSE FOR INGLE WNING WARNING Shock Hazard. Always disconnect battery or power source before working on or around the electrical system. Refer to the Wiring Diagrams in the next section for wire and cable connections.
  • Page 20 APEX Service Manual Carefree of Colorado In the charts below, YES is a positive response to the test; NO is a negative response. WNING PERATE Confirm 110VAC power to control box. 1. Shut off power source. Power is present; go to test B 2.
  • Page 21 Carefree of Colorado Service Manual APEX Test Touch Pad Confirm 110VAC power to control box Power is present; go to test B 1.1 Shut off power source. Check vehicle circuits and fuses. 1.2 Open control box. Repair as required and retest 1.3 On some early units a fuse is installed on the circuit...

  • Page 22: Diagnostic Tests - Direct Response For Multiple Awnings

    APEX Service Manual Carefree of Colorado – D IAGNOSTIC ESTS IRECT ESPONSE FOR ULTIPLE WNINGS WARNING Shock Hazard. Always disconnect battery or power source before working on or around the electrical system. Refer to the Wiring Diagrams in the next section for wire and cable connections.
  • Page 23 Carefree of Colorado Service Manual APEX In the charts below, YES is a positive response to the test; NO is a negative response. HE AWNING OPERATE DIFFERENT THAN THE SWITCH MARKINGS The power switch at the touch pad must be on; the LED will be illuminated if power is present.
  • Page 24 APEX Service Manual Carefree of Colorado WNING PERATE NOTE: The awnings are programmed sequentially (i.e. #1, #2, #3, #4). If power is missing from an awning, the subsequent awnings will not function (i.e. #1 and #2 works, #3 and #4 don't) and the touch-pad LEDs do not illuminate.
  • Page 25 Carefree of Colorado Service Manual APEX WNING EMOTE ONTROL UTTONS USHED Confirm power is ON at the touch-pad Correct as required Confirm batteries in remote are good. Pressing any Replace as needed button on the remote will illuminate the LED at the top of the remote.

  • Page 26: Electrical

    APEX Service Manual Carefree of Colorado LECTRICAL IMPORTANT NOTICES:  Failure to follow the wiring instructions in this publication may void the motor warranty.  All wiring must conform to NEC (National Electrical Code) and local codes.  The SO cable from the 110VAC awning motor can only pass directly through a wall, it can not be laid up in the wall and must be connected to NM wire or individual wires in conduit no more than 6 inches past the point of entry.

  • Page 27: Wiring Diagram - Single Awning

    Carefree of Colorado Service Manual APEX – S IRING IAGRAM INGLE WNING Ignition Switched +12VDC Receiver Awning 12VDC Ignition Ground Sensor Lockout Sensor (Optional) Splitter Key Pad Remote Key Pad Patio Auto-Retract On/Off Wind Speed Ribbon High Cable Power On/Off...

  • Page 28: Wiring Diagram - 2-Awnings

    APEX Service Manual Carefree of Colorado – 2-A IRING IAGRAM WNINGS Ignition Switched +12VDC Receiver Awning #1 12VDC Ignition Ground Sensor Lockout Sensor 3 Conductor 14AWG (Optional) NM Wire w/ Gnd Awning #2 Sensor 3 Conductor 14AWG NM Wire w/ Gnd...
  • Page 29 Carefree of Colorado Service Manual APEX NOTES: Wire Legend: Black White Green (Ground) Awnings #1 & #4 shown as LH Motor, Awnings #2 & #3 shown as RH Motor For LH Motor Configurations: Motor Red goes to Pin (1); Motor Black goes to Pin (2) For RH Motor Configurations: Motor Red goes to Pin (2);...

  • Page 30: Wiring Diagram - 4 Awnings

    APEX Service Manual Carefree of Colorado – 4 A IRING IAGRAM WNINGS Ignition Switched +12VDC Receiver Awning #1 12VDC Ignition Ground Sensor Lockout Sensor 3 Conductor 14AWG (Optional) NM Wire w/ Gnd Awning #2 Sensor 3 Conductor 14AWG NM Wire w/ Gnd...
  • Page 31 Carefree of Colorado Service Manual APEX NOTES: Wire Legend: Black White Green (Ground) Awnings #1 & #4 shown as LH Motor, Awnings #2 & #3 shown as RH Motor For LH Motor Configurations: Motor Red goes to Pin (1); Motor Black goes to Pin (2) For RH Motor Configurations: Motor Red goes to Pin (2);...

  • Page 32: Connection Flex W/ "110Vdr" Control Boxes

    2. The RF Receiver and the optional ignition lock-out can be plugged into any unused "EYE" port. It is not necessary to use the splitter as shown in the diagrams. 3. The "110VDR" control boxes are compatible with integrator interfaces. Contact Carefree engineering for information and system requirements.

  • Page 33: Sensor Replacement For Direct Response

    Carefree of Colorado Service Manual APEX ENSOR EPLACEMENT FOR IRECT ESPONSE NOTICE The original Direct Response Shake Sensor was mounted horizontally on the inside of the lead rail. For product integrity, sensors are now mounted vertically. If replacing an original horizontally mounted sensor, it is necessary to install the vertical mounting bracket for the replacement sensor.

  • Page 34: Installing A New Sensor

    APEX Service Manual Carefree of Colorado Installing a New Sensor The replacement sensor is furnished with a 25 foot cable. The cable is furnished in case the installed cable has been damaged or compromised. NOTICE attempt to cut and splice the cable. If damaged, the cable must be replaced to ensure system integrity.

  • Page 35: Replacing The Touch-Pad With A Key Pad

    Carefree of Colorado Service Manual APEX EPLACING THE OUCH AD WITH A The original touch pad control panel has been obsoleted and is replaced with a new Key Pad control panel. The new control panel provides a positive tactile feel and control of the awning(s). The Key Pad provides improved reliability and performance even after years of use.

  • Page 36: Illustrated Parts Listings

    VS Configuration HS Configuration Canopy construction with Canopy construction with vertical seams (previous) horizontal seams (current) There are two configurations of the Apex based Original Motor Configuration (Silver Body) on the canopy construction as shown above. Detail (VS Configuration) Detail...
  • Page 37 Carefree of Colorado Service Manual APEX Item Part Number Description Notes R076744-006 Mounting Plate Superseded End Cap, LH FSO R001190XXX Superseded End Plate, Housing, LH R062755-001 Glide Bushing, Idler, Used with items 8, or 9 Superseded End Cap, RH FSO R001191XXX...

  • Page 38: Electronics Components

    APEX Service Manual Carefree of Colorado LECTRONICS OMPONENTS Single 433 MHz Power On/Off Awning Control Extend 110VDR Stop Retract High Motion Sensor 2-Awning Ex ten Power d Re tra Stop On/Off Al l Aw nin Awning Control Extend Retract 110VDR...
  • Page 39 2. Items 1 thru 4 are used for Apex single awning installations thru 2006; and for Mirage single awning installations thru 2007. DSK style switch assy (item 3) must be used with "DSK" control boxes (item 1).

  • Page 40: Component Identification

    APEX Service Manual Carefree of Colorado OMPONENT DENTIFICATION Control Panel and Remotes Identification Control Panels Single Awning 2-Awning 4-Awning Series I Multiple Awning Touch Pad Control Panels are Discontinued and Obsolete Use Series III Key Pads for Replacements. Single Awning DSK style Key Pads are available for Spares.

  • Page 41: Control Box Enclosure Identification

    Control Box Enclosure Identification NCLOSURES Enclosures for the Apex control units may vary between installations. Actual installation is the same for all boxes with the noted exceptions shown below, primarily the box footprint. Wiring to the control board(s) is the same for all enclosure configurations.

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