Installation; Bracket Installation; Mounting The Awning; Jumping The Motor (With Bt12) - Carefree FREESTYLE EVOLUTION Installation Manual

Carefree of Colorado
I
NSTALLATION
B I
RACKET NSTALLATION
Install the mounting brackets according to the
supplement instructions for the bracket kit.
: Install the brackets according to the
N
OTE
bracket design. To correctly support the awning,
the brackets must be positioned below the arm
case knuckles. After the brackets are installed,
go to "Mounting the Awning".
M A
OUNTING THE
These steps apply to all bracket configurations.
1. If not previously done, in the rear track of the mounting plate(s),
start three (3) M6 x 20 screws and square nuts through the
holes. Do not tighten at this time.
NOTE: Locate 1 screw and nut at each end of the awning, the third
screw and nut should be located near the center of the awning.
2. Lift and set the awning into the hooks of the mounting brackets.
Pull the case forward to engage the brackets fully.
3. Horizontally center the awning on the brackets.
4. Tighten the rear screws. Torque to 10 ft-lbs [13.6 nm].
5. The motor and switch wires come out of the back of motor endcap.
Drill a 5/16" [8mm] hole into the vehicle in the area shown.
NOTE: Locate the hole to avoid interior framing, cabinets and
electrical components.
Ensure that the motor wires are accessible after routing.

Jumping the Motor (with BT12)

This method is used if the BT12 Wireless Awning Control System is to be used.
1. Temporarily connect the ends of the motor wires to a 12V-14V source (i.e. drill battery). If the awning
does not begin to move, reverse the leads.
2. Remove the battery after the awning is open.
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Installation Manual
WNING
Outside Connector
2.44m
2.57m
Edge of
3.0m
Case
3.5m
4.0m
4.5m
5.0m
Center Knuckle
4.5m 60.0" 152cm
5.0m 69.75" 177cm
Tighten Screw to
10 ft-lbs.
Mounting Bracket
Align Hole with Edge of Endcap
F E
REESTYLE VOLUTION
5.0" 13cm
5.0" 13cm
3.25" 8cm
13.25" 33.5cm
13.25" 13.5cm
4.0" 10cm
14.0" 35cm
M6 Screw & Square Nut
(3 per awning)
[13.6nm]
Awning Frame
(3 plcs)
and Slightly Behind Awning
Ø 5/16" [8mm] Hole
thru Roof
A
WNING
Edge of
Case
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