Carefree FREESTYLE EVOLUTION Installation Manual

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Read this manual before installing or using this product. Failure to follow the instructions
and safety precautions in this manual can result in personal injury and/or cause the
product to not operate properly.
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Product Overview .......................................................................................................................... 4
Component Checklist.............................................................................................................................. 5 
Freestyle RM Bracket Kits ...................................................................................................................... 5 
Installation ..................................................................................................................................... 7
Bracket Installation ................................................................................................................................. 7 
Mounting the Awning .............................................................................................................................. 7 
Jumping the Motor (with BT12) ...................................................................................................... 7 
BT12 System Installation .............................................................................................................. 8
BT12 Control Module Installation ............................................................................................................ 9 
Awning Switch Installation .................................................................................................................... 10 
Awning Lights Switch Installation .......................................................................................................... 10 
Wiring Diagram ..................................................................................................................................... 11 
Setting the System into Pairing Mode ................................................................................................... 13 
Pitch Adjustment ......................................................................................................................... 14
Adjusting the Extend Limit ......................................................................................................... 14
Manual Override .......................................................................................................................... 14
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  • Page 1: Table Of Contents

    NSTALLATION ANUAL REESTYLE VOLUTION 12V M OTORIZED OUNTED WNING Read this manual before installing or using this product. Failure to follow the instructions and safety precautions in this manual can result in personal injury and/or cause the product to not operate properly. ABLE OF ONTENTS Product Overview ..........................
  • Page 2 RADEMARKS The Bluetooth ® word mark and logos are registered trademarks owned by the Bluetooth SIG, Inc. Use of such marks by Carefree of Colorado is under license. Other trademarks and trade names are those of their respective owners. TATEMENTS OF OMPLIANCE ●...
  • Page 3 Carefree of Colorado agrees to allow the reproduction of this document for use with Carefree of Colorado products only. Any other reproduction or translation of this document in whole or part is strictly prohibited without prior written approval from Carefree of Colorado.
  • Page 4: Product Overview

    RODUCT VERVIEW The Freestyle Evolution Awning is a state of the art lateral arm awning. When retracted, the housing provides protection against the elements while the streamlined styling blends in with the vehicle appearance. The full tension canopy fabric allows the awning to be partially or fully extended for best shade coverage.
  • Page 5: Component Checklist

    Carefree of Colorado Installation Manual REESTYLE VOLUTION WNING OMPONENT HECKLIST RE TR RE TR AC T AC T O FF O FF EX TE EX TE ND A w ni ng A w ni ng C on tr C on tr ragm002 ...
  • Page 6 Installation Manual Carefree of Colorado REESTYLE VOLUTION WNING BS0016 Flat Roof (-3) 3 Brackets (-4) 4 Brackets 4.5m & 5m 2 8 " Mill Finish Bracket and Awning Hardware included BS0016a Instruction Supplement: 052570-016 BS0017 Sprinter – No Rail (-28-2) 2 Brackets up to 4m 2 8 "...
  • Page 7: Installation

    Carefree of Colorado Installation Manual REESTYLE VOLUTION WNING NSTALLATION Outside Connector RACKET NSTALLATION 2.44m 5.0" 13cm 2.57m 5.0" 13cm Edge of Edge of Install the mounting brackets according to the 3.0m 3.25" Case Case supplement instructions for the bracket kit.
  • Page 8: Bt12 System Installation

    Installed in a dedicated switch cabinet with a latching door; or, b) Installed with the optional covered bezel available from Carefree; or, c) Installed in a cabinet with a latching door where the switch is protected and be activated by CANNOT any items or cargo that may move or shift during transit;...
  • Page 9: Bt12 Control Module Installation

    Carefree of Colorado Installation Manual REESTYLE VOLUTION WNING BT12 C ONTROL ODULE NSTALLATION (Refer to the wiring diagram on page 11.) NOTICE Do not mount the unit near heat producing elements such as LP appliances or engine exhaust components. NOTICE For best reception, do not mount the unit near or on a metal surface.
  • Page 10: Awning Switch Installation

    Installation Manual Carefree of Colorado REESTYLE VOLUTION WNING WNING WITCH NSTALLATION (Refer to the wiring diagram on page 11.) 1. At the switch location cut a 2.32" x 1.5" hole. 2. From the module, terminate the three (3) 20awg wires (Brown, Yellow and Gray) with .187, 18-20...
  • Page 11: Wiring Diagram

    Carefree of Colorado Installation Manual REESTYLE VOLUTION WNING IRING IAGRAM To +12VDC To vehicle PCM To +12VDC or other switched source Control Module (16awg) Violet (18awg) Black Green (16awg) (18awg) Gray (18awg) Blue (16awg) Yellow (18awg) White (16awg) Brown (18awg)
  • Page 12 RGB installation. Carefree LED lights uses a 2 amp circuit draw. The BT12 limits the output current to 2 amps. If using a different brand of high output LED’s that draws more than 2 amps, the lights will flicker and not perform as expected.
  • Page 13: Setting The System Into Pairing Mode

    Repeat the pairing for each additional device (the module remembers the devices that have been paired).  Refer to the Carefree Connects Mobile App manual for setting up and pairing a smart device (such as a smart phone or tablet).
  • Page 14: Pitch Adjustment

    Installation Manual Carefree of Colorado REESTYLE VOLUTION WNING ITCH DJUSTMENT The awning opens and closes with a steep pitch. On low profile vans, the leading edge of the awning may hit the top of the sliding door if the door is open while extending or retracting the awning. To prevent this, the lower limit of the pitch can be adjusted upwards.

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