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DC MOTOR CONTROLLER WITH LED FUNCTION GC1146C INSTALATION AND PROGRAMMING GUIDE REV.12312015 RV AWNING PRODUCTS 1361 CALLE AVANZADO, SAN CLEMENTE, CA 92673 (800) 382-8442 FAX (949)276-5500 www.girardrv.com...
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Shore Power – if connected; Generator Power – if the generator is running; Inverter Power – batteries must be charged for inverter operation. Girard Systems awnings are supplied with an electric motor appropriate to the product. Page 2 of 14...
PRODUCT DESCRIPTION The GC1146C is a 12v DC Motor Control Module which requires a 20 Amp Circuit breaker or fuse protected power supply, designed to control a single awning motor. The thicker RED and BLACK wires are the module’s input power supply which should be connected to the vehicle’s Power distribution panel.
WARNING “To reduce the risk of electric shock the operator power is to be provided from a weatherproof junction box in the case of permanent wiring, as per 314.15 of the National Electrical Code, NFPA 70.” To prevent the motor protector from tripping do not exceed 2 minutes of operation per hour.
Fig.1 Fig.2 When pairing with the GC1146C it is advised that the awning to be controlled is manually extended couple of feet to enable the programmer to see if the awning is responding in the correct direction when the buttons on the wall switch are pressed.
Fig.1 Fig.2 When pairing with the GC1146C it is advised that the awning to be controlled is manually extended couple of feet to enable the programmer to see if the awning is responding in the correct direction when the buttons on the wall switch are pressed.
First determine which channel of the wall switch is to be paired with the motor controller, then; 1) Select the desired channel on the wall switch using the CH button. 2) Supply power to the motor control module. (It will beep ONCE ) 3) Press the P2 button on the wall switch TWICE.
98GC1063 SINGLE CHANNEL HANDSET Fig.1 Fig.2 The 9GC1063 is the simplest of devices, IN and OUT buttons clearly marked. If you should wish to stop the awning at any point press the center of the control pad. See Fig.1 Above. On the back of the handset you will find the P2 button and the battery tray.
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It is highly recommended that you read and understand the following sequence before attempting to execute it. 1) Supply power to the Motor controller. (The GC1146C will emit a soft beep) 2) Select the desired channel on the remote handset.
PAIRING WITH ADDITIONAL DEVICES As mentioned in the Product description the GC1146C can be paired with up to 20 compatible devices, wall switches handsets and others. The first device to be paired with the 98GC74 Motor Controller shall now be referred to as the PRIMARY REMOTE which is used to program all additional devices which shall be referred to as the SECONDARY REMOTE or SECONDARY DEVICE.
PAIRING WITH A GC116I ANEMOMETER Wind Speed Dial P2 Button UP Button Fig.1 • Fully extend the awning to ensure smooth operation, then retract the awning leaving it partially open (about 3 feet). • Locate the P2 Button on the back of the Primary remote. •...
PAIRING WITH A MOTION SENSOR Identify the Primary remote which operates the Motor controller for the awning on which the motion sensor is to be mounted. There may be more than one on the vehicle. Prepare the Motion Sensor for pairing by carrying out the following procedure. Remove the 2 small Phillips screws which secure the motion sensor...
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Remove the 4 Phillips Magnet Base Plate screws holding the module together. Remove the base plate and silicone insert. Insert Fig.3 Turn the base plate over (Magnet down). Then Reed Switch place the motion sensor on top of it so that the magnet is aligned with the reed switch.
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Controller TWICE. The GC1146C will bleep ONCE with each press. 4) Press the programming button on the GC779G Motion sensor ONCE (See Fig.4). The GC1146C will bleep several times to indicate that the program has been accepted. 5) Ensure that the code was accepted by pressing the Program button on the GC779G Motion sensor again.
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