Standard System Adjustments; Setting The Motor Limits; Out Limit Switch; In Limit Switch - Carefree PARAMOUNT Service Manual

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S S
TANDARD YSTEM
S M
ETTING THE OTOR
The " " limit switch is used to stop the motor when the awning is fully extended. The "
OUT
with the Direct Response system (see description below).
USED
Increase
Run Time
Decrease
Run Time
Configuration 1
(Discontinued)
Increase
Run Time
Decrease
Run Time
Configuration 2
(Inactive)
Decrease
Run Time
Increase
Run Time
Configuration 3
(Current)

OUT Limit Switch

1. Extend the awning out completely.
2. Confirm that the arms are fully extended. The motor should stop and the fabric should be tight. If the
motor continues to run, the fabric will sag; or, if the motor quits before the arms are fully extended, it will
be necessary to adjust the "
NOTE: It is best to make the adjustments in increments of a single turn. 3 full turns of the screw
equals approximately 2" of fabric extension.
3. If the fabric sags:
3.1. Retract the awning until the fabric is tight then retract an addition 10"-12".
3.2. Using a 4mm Allen wrench turn the "
3.3. Extend to confirm that the adjustment is correct.
3.4. Repeat the procedure until the awning extends correctly.
4. If the arms do not extend completely:
4.1. Retract the awning approximately 10"-12".
4.2. Using a 4mm Allen wrench turn the "
4.3. Extend to confirm that the adjustment is correct.
4.4. Repeat the procedure until the awning extends correctly.

IN Limit Switch

NOTE: The " " limit switch is not adjusted with the Direct Response system. The system electronics
IN
monitors the motor and shuts the motor off when the awning is fully retracted.
If the IN limit switch is accidentally adjusted, the motor may shut off before the awning is fully closed. If this occurs,
turn the " " adjustment screw to
IN
closed position.
NOTE: It is normal for the lead rail to slightly relax after the awning closes completely.
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Service Manual
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DJUSTMENTS
L
IMITS
NOTE: There are three (3) motor limit switch configurations.
Visually inspect the limit switches to determine which
configuration is installed in the awning. Use the illustrations
to determine the correct turning direction for adjustments.
"OUT"
Limit Switch
4mm Allen Head
"IN"
Limit Switch
4mm Allen Head
Lead Rail
LH Motor
The limit switches are located inside the case, near the end plate.
To access the switches, remove the rubber plugs on top of the
case next to the end plate.
" limit switch.
OUT
" limit switch to reduce the time the motor runs.
OUT
" limit switch to increase the time the motor runs.
OUT
the motor run time. It is not necessary that the screw matches the
INCREASE
"IN"
Limit Switch
4mm Allen Head
"OUT"
Limit Switch
4mm Allen Head
RH Motor
P
ARAMOUNT
" limit is
IN NOT
Increase
Run Time
Decrease
Run Time
Configuration 1
(Discontinued)
Increase
Run Time
Decrease
Run Time
Configuration 2
(Inactive)
Decrease
Run Time
Increase
Run Time
Configuration 3
(Current)
Paramount014
3