Motor Replacement - Carefree APEX Service Manual

APEX
M R
OTOR EPLACEMENT
WARNING
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. The new motor is orange and has different graphics around the limit
switches (see page 23 for comparison). If replacing an original configuration motor, it will be necessary to modify
the top cover limit switch access holes. This modification should be done prior to removing and replacing the
motor to avoid damaging the new motor. See "Modifying the Top Cover" on page 10.
This procedure requires a minimum of two people.
For multiple awning installations where the awnings are mounted end to end it will be necessary to move the
unaffected awning if the motors are next to each other.
1. Disconnect power to the awning(s).
2. To move an adjacent unaffected awning:
2.1. Close the awning if open.
2.2. Loosen the retaining bolts in the back of the mounting plates.
2.3. Slide the awning away from the other awning; allow a minimum of
6" to 8" between awnings.
2.4. Temporarily tighten at least one of the retaining screws.
Replacing the motor:
1. Disconnect power to the awning.
2. Disconnect the motor wires at the junction box or control box and pull the cable out.
3. Use the manual override (refer to page 5) to over extend the awning. The arms should be extended
completely, the canopy should be relaxed and the fabric slot of the roller tube should point up.
Units Built
Before June 2005
Remove
End Caps
4. If installed, remove the end cap from the motor side.
NOTE: On early units, the attach screws for the cover went through the end plates, under the end
caps. If this is an older unit, it will be necessary to remove both end caps to access the cover screws.
5. Remove the cover screws holding the top cover. Rotate the top cover back and out of the way. If
rotated back without obstructions, the top cover will disengage from the pivot rail and can be set aside.
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Service Manual
Shock Hazard. Always disconnect battery or power source before
Rotate
Remove Cover
Cover
Screws (x2)
Remove
End Caps
Remove
Cover Screws
Carefree of Colorado
Retaining Bolt
(ref)
Mounting Bracket (ref)
Rotate
Remove Cover
Cover
Screws (x2)
RTA030a
Rotate
Cover
RTA017b
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