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Carefree MIRAGE Service Manual

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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. Procedures unique to a specific model are labeled appropriately.
For LED replacement parts and service procedures refer to 070013-301 "LED Service Manual for
Box Awnings" available on-line at
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  • Page 1 ERVICE ANUAL IRAGE ANUAL OTORIZED TANDARD ETRACT 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

    ABLE OF ONTENTS Product Overview .......................... d   Mirage Patio Awning Specifications ......................d  Standard Service Procedures ...................... 1   Standard Maintenance..........................1  Fabric Care ............................1  Mildew ..............................1  Pooling ..............................1  Arm Care ............................. 1  Motor Maintenance ..........................
  • Page 3 ROPRIETARY TATEMENT The Mirage 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.

  • Page 4: Product Overview

    RODUCT VERVIEW The Mirage 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 side wall.

  • Page 5: Standard Service Procedures

    IRAGE TANDARD ERVICE ROCEDURES TANDARD AINTENANCE Maintaining the Carefree Manual Patio 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 6: Manual Override (Motorized Versions Only)

    Carefree of Colorado Service Manual IRAGE ANUAL VERRIDE MOTORIZED VERSIONS ONLY If 110V power is not available to the vehicle, the awning can still be safely retracted using the manual override. The bypass may be accessed from inside the case on the motor housing or from the top of the case above the motor housing.

  • Page 7: Adjusting The Motor Limits

    Carefree of Colorado Service Manual IRAGE DJUSTING THE OTOR IMITS The motor limit switches are preset at the factory for best operation of the awning. The “ ” limit switch is used to stop the motor when the awning is fully extended. The “...

  • Page 8: Adjusting The In Limit Switch

    Carefree of Colorado Service Manual IRAGE Adjusting the IN Limit Switch For motorized awnings w/ Direct Response: NOTE: The “ ” limit switch is not adjusted when the Direct Response system is installed. The system electronics monitors the motor and shuts the motor off when the awning is fully retracted.

  • Page 9: Programming The Remote Receiver (Direct Response)

    Carefree of Colorado Service Manual IRAGE ROGRAMMING THE EMOTE ECEIVER IRECT ESPONSE 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 10: Canopy Replacement

    Carefree of Colorado Service Manual IRAGE ANOPY EPLACEMENT During the following instructions, use the manual override procedure on page 1 to open and close the awning. This procedure requires two people. Spring Arms 1. Open the awning 18"-24". 2. Disconnect power to the awning.

  • Page 11: Hand Crank Replacement

    Carefree of Colorado Service Manual IRAGE RANK EPLACEMENT NOTE: Replacement crank assemblies have a shorter extension shaft. The eyelet does not extend below the case. If replacing an original crank, it is also necessary to replace the crank handle (crank handle p/n R001564).

  • Page 12: Motor Replacement

    Carefree of Colorado Service Manual IRAGE OTOR EPLACEMENT WARNING Shock Hazard. Always disconnect battery or power source before working on or around the electrical system. This procedure requires two people. 1. Disconnect power to the awning. 2. Disconnect the motor wires at the junction box or control box and pull out.
  • Page 13 Carefree of Colorado Service Manual IRAGE 9. Assemble the new motor: NOTE: The new and old motor components are not interchangeable. 9.1. Slide the crown onto the motor. NOTE: For VS configurations, use the new crown that is included with the motor. For HS configurations, discard the included crown and use the existing crown that was removed previously.

  • Page 14: Spring Arm Replacement

    Carefree of Colorado Service Manual IRAGE 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 15: To Replace The Lead Rail Connector

    Carefree of Colorado Service Manual IRAGE 15. Lift the arm assembly into position. 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 16: Diagnostics/Troubleshooting

    The following procedures are intended to aid the service technician to logically resolve operational issues with the Mirage installation. These procedures do not address conditions that may arise with the basic awning installation. When procedures are system specific, the four electrical systems are designated as:...

  • Page 17: System Tests

    Carefree of Colorado Service Manual IRAGE YSTEM ESTS Standard Electronics w/ Optional Auto-Retract 1. Provide 110VAC and 12DC power to the awning system. 2. At the switch panel, turn the to "ON". POWER SWITCH 3. Press the button to extend the awning. The awning will continue to the maximum extension.

  • Page 18: Testing The Key Fob

    Carefree of Colorado Service Manual IRAGE 1. While observing the control panel, have a second person initiate 110VAC power to the coach and awning system. The following should occur: 1.1 The Auto-Retract and Wind Speed LEDs should illuminate briefly then extinguish.
  • Page 19 Carefree of Colorado Service Manual IRAGE 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 20 Carefree of Colorado Service Manual IRAGE WNING PERATE (continued from previous page) Test Key pad (System #4 – Direct Response Only) Confirm 110VAC power to control box Power is present; go to test B 1.1 Shut off power source. Check vehicle circuits and fuses.
  • Page 21 Carefree of Colorado Service Manual IRAGE WNING DOES NOT ETRACT IN TANDARD LECTRONICS NOTE: For standard electronics with the optional auto-retract anemometer; the auto-retract system is always on. Confirm that the sensitivity is set correctly (if set on highest level, system may appear not to function). Setting the sensitivity is in the Owner's manual and on page 4.
  • Page 22 Carefree of Colorado Service Manual IRAGE EMOTE PERATE STANDARD LECTRONICS W PTIONAL EMOTE Confirm normal operation with switches If system does not operate, go to test Confirm batteries in remote are good. Pressing any Replace as needed button on the remote will illuminate the LED indicator on...

  • Page 23: Electrical

    Carefree of Colorado Service Manual IRAGE LECTRICAL WARNING Shock Hazard. Always disconnect battery or power source before working on or around the electrical system. IMPORTANT NOTICES  Failure to follow the wiring instructions in this publication may void the motor warranty.

  • Page 24: Wiring Harness - Optional Light & Speaker End Caps

    Carefree of Colorado Service Manual IRAGE – O & S IRING ARNESS PTIONAL IGHT PEAKER (THIS SYSTEM IS NO LONGER AVAILABLE) +12VDC Stereo Consult Stereo Manual for Speaker Connections Shielded Outdoor Speaker Grade Wire 16 AWG UL Listed Outdoor Grade Wire 16 AWG UL Listed...

  • Page 25: Wiring Diagram -Switches W/ Relay Control Box - Previous

    Carefree of Colorado Service Manual IRAGE –S IRING IAGRAM WITCHES W ELAY ONTROL REVIOUS SYSTEM #2 (THIS SYSTEM IS NO LONGER AVAILABLE) - The current configuration of this switch configuration has been updated to use R019468-006 switch kit. For switch replacement use R019468-006 kit and the wiring diagram on the next page.

  • Page 26: Wiring Diagram -Switches W/ Relay Control Box

    Carefree of Colorado Service Manual IRAGE –S IRING IAGRAM WITCHES W ELAY ONTROL SYSTEM #2 (THIS SYSTEM IS NO LONGER AVAILABLE) +12VDC Extend/Retract Rear View of Switch On/Off Detail For LH Configuration Reverse Red & Black Wires on Terminals 4 & 5...

  • Page 27: Wiring Diagram - Standard Electronics W/ Optional Auto Retract

    Carefree of Colorado Service Manual IRAGE – S IRING IAGRAM TANDARD LECTRONICS W PTIONAL ETRACT SYSTEM #3 (THIS SYSTEM IS NO LONGER AVAILABLE) Green Green Black Black DOWN White White 3 Conductor From Motor +12VDC 14AWG NM Wire NEUT w/ Ground...

  • Page 28: Wiring Diagram - Direct Response Electronics

    Carefree of Colorado Service Manual IRAGE – D IRING IAGRAM IRECT ESPONSE LECTRONICS Ignition Switched +12VDC Receiver Awning #1 12VDC Ignition Ground Sensor Lockout Sensor (Optional) RH Motor Wire Shown Splitter See Detail A for LH Motor Remote Key Pad...

  • Page 29: Wiring Diagram - Direct Response Winnebago

    Carefree of Colorado Service Manual IRAGE – D IRING IAGRAM IRECT ESPONSE INNEBAGO Ignition Switched +12VDC 12VDC OEM Lockout Ground Harness Receiver Wires to Ignition Lockout are not pin specific Keypad Ignition Lockout Awning Sensor Sensor Splitter Coupler OEM Keypad...

  • Page 30: Sensor Replacement For Direct Response

    Carefree of Colorado Service Manual IRAGE ENSOR EPLACEMENT FOR IRECT ESPONSE NOTE: 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 31: Optional Manual Bypass Switch - Direct Response

    Carefree of Colorado Service Manual IRAGE EPLACING A ENSOR AND ABLE 1. Remove the existing cable. Pay particular attention to the routing and attachment points of the existing cable. 2. Slide the new sensor into the vertical mounting bracket and secure with a #10 x 3/4 screw as shown.

  • Page 32: Part Number Listing

    VS Configuration HS Configuration Canopy construction with Canopy construction with vertical seams (previous) horizontal seams (current) There are two configurations of the Mirage based on the canopy construction as shown above. Original Motor Configuration (Silver Body) Detail Detail (Manual Configuration)
  • Page 33 Carefree of Colorado Service Manual IRAGE Item Part Number Description Notes R001077SAT-xxx Mounting Plate R036333-001 Backing Plate R040548-001 Cover, Backing Plate R001051XXX End Cap, Standard, LH R001056XXX End Cap, Standard, RH R001052 End Plate, Housing R035310-002 Bushing, Used on Idler end plate...

  • Page 34: Electronics

    Carefree of Colorado Service Manual IRAGE Electronics Direct Response Electronics Power On/Off Awning Control Extend Stop Retract 433 MHz 433MHz High Motion Sensor Mirage502 R060525-001 Control Box R060535-001 Switch Plate R019474-001 Switch Assy, DSK style R072141-001 Mounting Box, Switch R060633-001...

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