Awning Control Switch - Carefree Compass Installation Manual

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OMPASS
If installing the BT12 Wireless Awning Control System use the wiring and setup instructions
Manual is available on-line at www.carefreeofcolorado.com/carefreeconnects.
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WNING ONTROL
1. At the switch location, cut a rectangular hole 1.25" [3.2cm] x 1.88" [4.8cm].
2. Determine the switch orientation:
2.1. The wires of the connector extend from the
side of the switch with 3 terminals on the
back.
2.2. For wire routing on the right side of the
switch as shown orient the switch with the 3
terminals on the right.
2.3. For wire routing on the left side of the switch
as shown in Detail C, orient the switch with
the 3 terminals on the left.
2.4. Push the switch into the faceplate until the
tabs on the switch "click" into place behind
the faceplate. Ensure that the switch and
faceplate are oriented so that the lettering is
up and the wires are oriented as desired.
2.5. Set switch aside.
3. Route the awning motor wires through the switch hole and attach to the switch connector:
To +12VDC
RED Motor Wire
BLACK Motor Wire
C
ONNECTOR
W C
IRE OLOR
RED→
WHITE→
BLUE→
BLACK→
4. Run a minimum 14 awg wire from the power distribution panel (auxiliary battery circuit) or equivalent.
The circuit should be protected by a 15-amp fuse.
5. Run a minimum 14 awg wire to system ground.
NOTE: If the wire run is 30 feet or longer, use 12awg wire to prevent voltage drop.
6. Route the two wires through the mounting hole. Butt splice the 12VDC wire to the R
Butt splice the ground wire to the B
7. Attach the connector to the switch.
8. Restore power and test the switch operation. If the awning operates opposite to the switch plate markings:

Shut off power;

Reverse motor wires connected to the blue and white connector wires;

Restore power and test.
9. Push the wires, connector and switch into the mounting hole and secure the switch plate. Use two (2)
#6 x 3/4" flat head screws.
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Installation Manual
in "070029-001 BT12 Installation Manual".
S
WITCH
RED
WHITE
BLUE
BLACK
To Ground
LH C O
ONNECTOR RIENTATION
+12VDC
RED
BLACK
Ground
connector wire.
LACK
#6 x 3/4 Screw
(2 plcs)
1 . 8 8 "
[ 4 . 8 c m
SK003a
(motor wire)
(motor wire)
Carefree of Colorado
1 . 2 5 "
Left Side Orientaion
[ 3 . 2 c m
]
1 . 8 8 "
[ 4 . 8 c m
]
2 . 8 8 "
[ 7 . 3 c m
]
( r e f )
1.25"
[3.2cm]
Min. Clearance From Mounting
Face to Rear of Connector
]
BLACK
BLUE RED Motor Wire
BLACK Motor Wire
WHITE
RED
RH C O
ONNECTOR RIENTATION
+12VDC
BLACK
RED
Ground
connector wire.
ED
SK002d
To Ground
To +12VDC
SK003d
(motor wire)
(motor wire)
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