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

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EPLACING THE
Motor Screws
Cover Screw
Cover
Screw
1. From the motor end cap remove the cover, end cap and motor screws.
2. Remove the end cap.
3. Disconnect the motor wires from inside the vehicle and pull out or clip the motor wires. If cutting the
wires, cut them close to the motor to leave enough wire that can be stripped and spliced.
4. Pull the motor out of the roller tube and set aside.
5. Attach the one-way drive to the new motor with the "A" pointing toward the motor. Secure with the supplied
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 to operate and the arms will spring out when released.
6. Align the one-way drive with the roller tube and start sliding the new motor into the roller tube.
7. Attach the end cap 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 cap.
8. Route the new motor wire into the vehicle and attach or if the wires were cut, splice the new wires to the
existing wires. Match the wires ( Blue to Blue and Brown to Brown. Push the splices into the vehicle
then use a quality silicone sealant to seal the wire hole into the vehicle.
NOTE: If splicing the wires, allow enough lead wire from the motor so that the completed splices can be
pushed into the wall before sealing. There is not clearance room in the case for the wires and splices.
9. Align the bearing on the motor and slide into the roller tube.
10. Align the screw holes in the end cap and attach to the awning case.
11. While holding the lead rail, carefully remove any roller tube supports and arm ties. Allow the lead rail to
extend until the fabric is taunt. 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.
12. To test, restore power then extend and retract the awning.
13. After replacing the motor, it will be necessary to adjust the motor limits (page 2).
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OTOR RIGINAL
End Cap
Screws
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ONFIGURATION
Motor
Bearing
End Cap
F
"A"
Clip
One-Way Drive
RM
REEDOM
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