Motor Replacement - Carefree PARAMOUNT Service Manual

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OTOR EPLACEMENT
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working on or around the electrical system.
Important Note: The current replacement motor 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 3 for comparison). If
replacing an older 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 13.
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 7) 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.
Roller Tube
Exposed Polyrod
Retaining Ring
HS Configuration
Roller Tube
Retaining Ring
VS Configuration
4. 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.
5. Remove the attaching screws for the end plate then carefully pull the end plate and motor partially out
from the awning case.
6. Remove the screws and nuts holding the motor to the end plate. Set the end plate aside. Note the
orientation of the motor then pull the motor, crown and drive out of the roller tube.
Note: For the HS configuration: When the crown is removed the canopy edge with the polyrod will be
exposed and extend past the roller tube.
7. For HS configuration: Remove the crown from the old motor. This will be used with the new motor.
The crowns are configuration specific.
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Shock Hazard. Always disconnect battery or power source before
Drive
Crown
Drive Key
Motor
Drive
Crown
Drive Key
Motor
P
Retaining Bolt (ref)
Mounting Bracket (ref)
End Plate
Motor Screws (x4)
End Plate Screws (x4)
ARAMOUNT
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Paramount017a
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