Replacing The Motor (Current Configuration) - Carefree Freedom RM Service Manual

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EPLACING THE
Refer to "Preliminary Steps" on page 10 before beginning this procedure.
Fabric Slot
Retaining Screw
Motor Screws (x2)
End Cap
End Plate
Screws (x5)
1. Remove the motor end cap and set aside.
2. Remove the motor screws (x2) and the end plate screws (x5) and set aside.
3. Cut the motor wire as close to the motor as possible to leave enough cable from the vehicle that can be
stripped and spliced.
4. Remove the end plate and set aside.
5. Remove the fabric retaining screw from the motor bearing.
6. Pull the old motor out of the roller tube and set aside.
7. Place the one-way drive onto the new motor with the "A" pointing toward the motor. Secure with the new clip.
NOTICE
The one-way drive must be oriented with the "A" facing the motor. If the drive is not
oriented correctly, the awning will not operate and the arms will spring out when released.
8. Align the one-way drive with the roller tube and start sliding the new motor into the roller tube.
9. Align the bearing on the motor and slide into the roller tube.
10. Attach the fabric retaining screw through the bearing and into the fabric slot. The screw must be
positioned to thread into the metal of the roller tube slot and the edge of the canopy polycord.
11. Attach the end plate to the motor with the motor screws removed previously. Ensure that the motor is oriented
with the limit switches pointed toward the access holes in the end plate.
12. Align the screw holes in the end plate and attach to the awning case.
13. Cut and splice the new motor cable with the existing cable. Ensure that the wire colors match (Blue to
Blue and Brown to Brown).
14. Attach the outer end cap.
15. While holding the lead rail, carefully remove any roller tube supports and arm ties. Allow the lead rail to
extend until the fabric is taut. If the lead rail continues to extend after the fabric is taut, the one way
drive was installed backwards. Retie the arms, remove the motor and orient the one way drive as
shown above.
16. To test, restore power then extend and retract the awning.
17. After replacing the motor, it will be necessary to adjust the motor limits (page 2).
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OTOR URRENT
Bearing
Fabric Retaining Screw
Case End Plate
C )
ONFIGURATION
"A"
One-Way Drive
Motor
Cable To Vehicle
F
REEDOM
Clip
Butt Splice
Motor Wires
Cable From Motor
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