Canopy Replacement - Carefree PARAMOUNT Service Manual

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ANOPY EPLACEMENT
During the following instructions, use the manual override procedure on page 6 to open and close the awning.
1. Disconnect power to the awnings.
2. Open the awning to be serviced 18"-24" inches to expose the arm
elbows.
3. Using a minimum 1/2" rope, firmly tie the elbows of the outer spring
arms together, do not use bungee cords. When tying the rope, use a
non-slip knot such as a square knot or equivalent.
4. Use rope or heavy duty plastic ties (3/8" x 12") to tie the long arms and middle rail together in the closed
position.
CAUTION
possibly causing personal injury and damage to the awning.
5. Remove the two fabric retainer screws on both ends of the lead rail and set aside.
6. Remove the top 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.
7. Use the manual override (page 7) to unroll the canopy until the fabric slot is exposed on top of the roller tube.
8. Remove the access plug from the top of the idler end plate.
8.1. For one-piece end plates, it is necessary to remove the idler end plate and set aside.
NOTE: It will be necessary to support the roller tube, do not allow the roller tube to pull off the motor.
9. From the idler side, slide the old canopy out of the roller tube and lead rail.
10. Inspect the slots in the roll bar and lead rail. Clean and deburr as required. Lightly spraying the inside
of the slot with a dry silicone lubricant will aid in sliding the new fabric in.
11. Slide the new canopy into the lead rail and
roller. Both edges must be done at the
same time. Orient the fabric so that the
large polycord goes into the lead rail, the
smaller polycord goes into the roll bar.
The hem should be on the down side.
12. The canopy should be approximately .25"
from the end of the motor crown.
13. If previously removed, attach the end plate
to the case with the roller tube idler seated
into the bearing.
14. On the idler side, stake the canopy with
one (1) #8 x 1" flat head screw.
screw goes through the material, polyrod
and roller tube in the fabric slot.
15. Use the manual override to roll the canopy onto the roller tube, the material rolls over the top of the roll bar.
Ensure the fabric rolls evenly onto the roller tube.
16. Once the fabric is snugly rolled up, remove the rope used to secure the arms previously.
17. Restore power to the awning.
18. Extend and retract the awning. Adjust the canopy in the lead rail as required.
19. Install the fabric retainer screws in the lead rail.
20. It may be necessary to adjust the motor limits. Refer to page 3.
21. Install the top cover.
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Service Manual
Failure to secure the arms as described will allow the spring arms to extend out
The
Retaining Screw
(idler side only)
Access
Plug Fabric Slot
Fabric Slot
Current Configuration
Retaining Screw
(idler side only)
Carefree of Colorado
Tie the Elbows of the
Outer Short Arms
Tie the Middle Rail
and Long Arms in the
Closed Position
Retaining Screw
(idler side only)
Fabric
Slot
End Plate
One Piece Endplate
.25"
Roller Tube
Canopy
052548-301r13
Paramount039
Retaining
Screw (x2)
Paramount016a
Paramount016