Adjusting The Motor Limits; Out Limit Switch; In Limit Switch - Carefree Freedom RM Service Manual

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For service procedures, it may be necessary to reset the switches. The "out" limit switch is stops the motor when
the awning is fully extended. The "in" limit switch stops the motor when the awning is fully retracted.
4mm Hex
4mm Hex
Original Configuration
The limit switches are located inside the LH motor endcap. To access the switches:

For the original configuration remove the plugs from the rear of the endcap.

For the current configuration remove the outer motor endcap.

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. Use a 4mm Allen wrench to 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. Use a 4mm Allen wrench to 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

1. Retract the awning in completely.
2. Confirm that the arms are fully retracted. The motor should stop when the awning is fully retracted. If
the motor quits before the arms are fully retracted; or, if the motor continues to run after the awning is
closed, 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 motor stops before the awning is fully retracted:
3.1. Extend the awning 10"-12".
3.2. Turn the " " limit switch
IN
3.3. Retract the awning to confirm that the adjustment is correct.
3.4. Repeat the procedure until the awning retracts correctly.
4. If the motor continues to run:
4.1. Extend the awning approximately 10"-12".
4.2. Turn the " " limit switch
IN
4.3. Extend and retract to confirm that the adjustment is correct.
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Service Manual
L
OTOR IMITS
"OUT"
"IN"
" limit switch.
OUT
" limit switch
OUT
" limit switch
OUT
" limit switch.
IN
to increase the motor run time.
CLOCKWISE
COUNTERCLOCKWISE
4mm Hex
4mm Hex
Current Configuration
COUNTERCLOCKWISE
to increase the motor run time.
CLOCKWISE
to decrease the motor run time.
F
REEDOM
"OUT"
"IN"
to reduce the motor run time.
RM
RMF020b
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