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Product Overview .......................................................................................................................... 1
Component Checklist.............................................................................................................................. 2
Installation ..................................................................................................................................... 3
Required Pre-Installation Preparation ..................................................................................................... 3
Installing an Awning Rail ......................................................................................................................... 3
Arm Wire Harness Routing Options ........................................................................................................ 4
Cable Routing at the Top of the Arm .............................................................................................. 4
Cable Routing at the Bottom of the Arm ......................................................................................... 4
Assembling the Awning .......................................................................................................................... 4
Mounting the Awning .............................................................................................................................. 5
Securing the Fabric ................................................................................................................................. 6
Switch and Wiring Installation ..................................................................................................... 7
Wire Routing ........................................................................................................................................... 7
Awning Control Switch ............................................................................................................................ 8
Optional Factory Installed Speakers ........................................................................................... 9
Accessory Harness ............................................................................................................................... 10
Optional LED's ............................................................................................................................. 11
Switch Installation for LED's ................................................................................................................. 11
Power Connection for RGB LED's ........................................................................................................ 12
Optional Wire Covers .................................................................................................................. 13
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Page 1: Table Of Contents
NSTALLATION ANUAL OMPASS RMS AND ANOPY HIS MANUAL PROVIDES INSTRUCTIONS FOR THE ASIC NSTALLATION OF THE 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. - Page 2 ROPRIETARY TATEMENT The Compass Awning is a product of Carefree of Colorado, located in Broomfield, Colorado, USA. The information contained in or disclosed in this document is considered proprietary to Carefree of Colorado. Every effort has been made to ensure that the information presented in the document is accurate and complete.
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Page 3: Product Overview
Compass Carefree of Colorado RODUCT VERVIEW The adjustable pitch Compass provides motorized awning comfort with Carefree's standards for looks, strength and dependability with a successful blend of style, quality and economy. The variable pitch offers 6 settings from flat (3˚) to steep (16˚). -
Page 4: Component Checklist
Installation Manual OMPASS Carefree of Colorado OMPONENT HECKLIST CO003 I ESCRIPTION Arm Assembly, LH Arm Assembly, RH Roller tube Assembly Ordered Separately Screw, Hex Washer Head #6 x 3/8 Hole Plug Switch Kit... -
Page 5: Installation
Installation Manual Compass Carefree of Colorado NSTALLATION EQUIRED NSTALLATION REPARATION 1. Park the vehicle on a flat surface and level the unit. 2. Check where the awning arms will be installed. The arms fit snug to the side of the vehicle and must not cover or interfere with exhaust vents, lights etc. -
Page 6: Arm Wire Harness Routing Options
Installation Manual OMPASS Carefree of Colorado ARNESS OUTING PTIONS Cable Routing at the Top of the Arm The motor cable has a 10" lead at the top of the arm for top of arm routing. The installer must furnish wire splice from the motor wire leads to the switch location. -
Page 7: Mounting The Awning
Installation Manual Compass Carefree of Colorado OUNTING THE WNING NOTICE It is recommended that at least three people install the awning due to its size and weight. NOTE: Attaching hardware is furnished by installer. 1. Check the location where the awning is to be mounted. Ensure that the awning will not interfere with other equipment on the vehicle, such as a slide out room, light fixtures, exhaust vents etc. -
Page 8: Securing The Fabric
Installation Manual OMPASS Carefree of Colorado Clip Cover Clip Cover 13. On the back of the motor and idler heads, remove the plastic retaining clip covers and discard. 14. Rotate the access covers up and snap into the retaining clip openings. -
Page 9: Switch And Wiring Installation
Installation Manual Compass Carefree of Colorado WITCH AND IRING NSTALLATION WARNING Shock Hazard. Always disconnect battery or power source before working on or around the electrical system. Notes: 1. Failure to follow the wiring instructions in this publication may void the motor warranty. -
Page 10: Awning Control Switch
Installation Manual OMPASS Carefree of Colorado If installing the BT12 Wireless Awning Control System use the wiring and setup instructions in “070029-001 BT12 Installation Manual”. Manual is available on-line at www.carefreeofcolorado.com/carefreeconnects. WNING ONTROL WITCH 1. At the switch location, cut a rectangular hole 1.25" [3.2cm] x 1.88" [4.8cm]. -
Page 11: Optional Factory Installed Speakers
ACTORY NSTALLED PEAKERS The Compass arms can be ordered with factory installed speakers at the arm elbows. The arms are prewired for the speakers. The wires can be individually routed into the vehicle at the top or bottom of the arms. -
Page 12: Accessory Harness
CCESSORY ARNESS Some installers may wish to have a single wire entry hole into the vehicle. A special canopy from Carefree contains an accessory harness at the awning rail that extends the idler speaker wire over to the motor arm. -
Page 13: Optional Led's
Per RVIA Low Voltage Systems in Conversion and Recreation Vehicles Chapter 3, Section 3-1: For Carefree LED strip lighting near the awning rail: when the 24AWG power harness is spliced or connected 10" or less from the harness connector using a heavier gauge wire, the fuse size is determined by the heavier wire gauge. -
Page 14: Power Connection For Rgb Led's
Per RVIA Low Voltage Systems in Conversion and Recreation Vehicles Chapter 3, Section 3-1: For Carefree LED strip lighting near the awning rail: when the 24AWG power harness is spliced or connected 10" or less from the harness connector using a heavier gauge wire, the fuse size is determined by the heavier wire gauge. -
Page 15: Optional Wire Covers
Compass Carefree of Colorado PTIONAL OVERS Two optional wire covers are available for the Compass. Slide Upper Wire Cover into Channel and Over Wires For upper wire routing use the upper wire cover. The cover slides into the channel from the top and over the wires.