Switch Installation - Led Lighting - Carefree PARAMOUNT Installation Manual

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WITCH NSTALLATION
Optional factory installed LED light strips are available for the Paramount awning. A strip can be mounted
in the lead rail or in the case or both. For lead rail installations, the harness is routed through the awning
with the Direct Response cable.
Each LED strip may be attached to an individual switch or two LED strips can be hooked in parallel to a
single switch.
NOTE: Installers may choose to furnish the control switch. The installation requires that the power line
(+12VDC) be attached to a dedicated 2A circuit breaker; or, a 2A in-line fuse must be installed between
each switch and power source. For easy access, locate the fuse close to the switch.
1. Route the harness into the vehicle with
the Direct Response cable and the
motor power cable.
2. Determine the location of the switch.
3. At the switch location, cut a 1 1/8" x 1
1/2" hole.
4. Wire the switch as shown below. Wire
terminals at the switch are .187, 18-24
awg female disconnects.
NOTE: Allow adequate slack in the
12VDC power line so that the in-line
fuse (installed in step 4) can be
accessed from behind the switch.
5. Install the in-line fuse:
5.1. Near the switch, cut the red 12VDC
power line to the switch.
strip the insulation.
5.2. Insert a wire end into one of the
wire channels until it butts up
against the stop.
5.3. Fold that half of the connector body
over until the element contacts the
wire. Use pliers to crimp the
connector closed.
5.4. Repeat for the second wire end.
5.5. Slide the fuse into the fuse port.
Ensure that is firmly seated.
6. Press the in-line fuse, wires and switch
into the mounting hole.
switch using two (2) #6 x 1/2" screws.
7. Snap the switch bezel over the switch
frame.
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Installation Manual
- LED L
IGHTING
#6 x 1/2" Screw (x2)
O N
2 . 9 "
O F F
1 . 8 8 "
Do not
+12VDC
18awg Wire
(minimum)
Vehicle Wall
LED Strip in Lead Rail or Case
+12VDC
Secure the
18awg Wire
(minimum)
Vehicle Wall
LED Strip in Case
LED Strip in Lead Rail
1 . 1 3 "
2A In-line Fuse
Red
Single Pole
Single Throw Switch
Individual Strip
2A In-line Fuse
Red
Single Pole
Single Throw Switch
Double Strip
P
ARAMOUNT
2A In-line Fuse
(+12VDC Line)
1 . 5 "
18-24awg
Female Disconnect (x2)
GND
Connector
18-24awg
Female Disconnect (x2)
GND
Connector
Connector
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