Replacing The Right Spring Assembly - Carefree FIESTA Service Manual

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CAUTION
the arm, the spring is under extreme tension and will unwind quickly. Keep hands and clothing
clear while FIRMLY holding the vice grips! Do not try to hold the end plug by hand. Failure to
follow the instructions can result in personal injury and property damage.
1. Extend the awning out completely.
2. On the left side, lift and lock the upper brace in position. Insert a cotter pin through the cap and spring
(Detail A).
3. On the right arm, grasp the end plug firmly with vice grips.
Pad the grip teeth to prevent damage or marring on the end plug.
4. Remove the attaching screw and remove the end plug from the
arm while firmly holding onto the vice grips.
It will be necessary to hold onto the arm and move it out
of the way when the end plug is removed.
It will be necessary to support or hold the roller tube
during the rest of the procedures.
5. Place the roller lock in the
spring. To unwind, rotate the end plug over the top and
towards the coach.
CAUTION
under tension.
6. Remove the screws attaching the end cap to the roller tube.
Set screws aside.
7. Remove the spring from the roller tube and set aside.
NOTE: For patio awnings with LED: Partially pull the spring out. Slide the wire guard out from the
roller tube and hold the LED wires out of the way. Finish pulling out the spring.
8. Slide the new spring into the roller tube. Align the end cap then press onto the
roller tube completely. The roller tube should bottom out inside the cap.
NOTE: For patio awnings with LED: Partially push the spring in. Slide the
wire guard into the roller tube and tuck the LED wires between the guard
and roller tube. Finish pushing in the spring.
9. Attach the end cap to the roller tube with the screws removed previously.
10. Place the roller lock in the
winds. To wind, rotate the end plug over the top and away from the coach. One complete turn equals one
wind. Use the chart on page 8 for the correct number of winds.
1. For Simplicity Slide the end plug over arm channel. Align the holes and secure using one (1) 1/4-20 x
7/16 Quadrex Drive screw.
2. For Spirit and Fiesta: Hook the remote lock over the brake lever while sliding the end plug over the arm. Align
the holes in the arm and end plug and secure using one (1) 1/4-20 x 7/16 Quadrex Drive screw.
Tip: Slide the remote lock up until it protrudes over the arm. Hook the remote over the brake lever.
Allow the remote lock to slide back into the channel while sliding the end plug over the arm channel.
11. Slowly roll up the awning and observe that the braces and arms nestle together correctly. If necessary,
loosen the screws holding the upper mounting bracket then use the slots in the bracket to adjust the
brace position so that the brace and arm nestle together properly.
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IGHT PRING
This procedure requires working with the roller springs. When removed from
position then unwind the
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A broken spring can still retain winds
position then grasp the end plug with vice grips and turn the spring to add
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SSEMBLY
M
ANUAL
Spring
Lock Pin
A
Detail
Screw (x2)
Subtract
Winds
Add
Roller Lock
(Patio Only)
B
Detail
Wire Guard
LED Connector/Wiring
P A
ATIO WNINGS
ViceGrips
End Plug
Remote Lock
(Spirit & Fiesta Only)
SF018
Grommet
LED Connector
LED Strip
LED011
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