Center Rafter; Carport Position; Pitch Adjustment; Rain Release Setting - Carefree Campout Owner's Manual

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ENTER AFTER
For 3.5 meter and larger Campouts, a center rafter is provided to add tension to
the canopy. To use:
1. Insert the larger end into the middle of the lead rail.
2. Open the latch and extend the channel back toward the RV.
3. Place the end of the rafter into the support loop located inside the bag below
the awning rail.
4. Extend the rafter to tension the canopy then close the latch.
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ARPORT OSITION
The vertical supports can be placed in the carport (vertical) position to provide an open
walkway from the sides of the awning.
NOTE: It may be necessary to use the carport position for head and door
clearance for low mounted awnings.
1. Remove the carport foot from
the wall bracket.
 Lift the retaining pin and pull
the foot out of the bracket.
2. Rotate the leg to the vertical
position.
3. For improved support, use
stakes through the carport foot.
NOTE: Stakes
included with awning.
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ITCH DJUSTMENT
The awning pitch can easily be
adjusted to raise or lower the lead
rail for clearance and to provide the
best shade.
To change the pitch:
1. Open the vertical support
latch
2. Extend or retract the lower
channel as desired.
3. Close the latch.
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AIN ELEASE
The effects of wind and rain on an awning are unpredictable and can cause
severe damage to the awning and/or the vehicle.
PERIODS OF RAIN ARE EXPECTED
If the awning is extended during rain, shorten one support to create a steeper
pitch on one side. This will provide a slope to allow the water to run off to the
lower side of the awning.
are not
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ETTING
,
ROLL UP THE AWNING AND SECURE
Rafter
Retaining Pin
Carport Foot
Wall Bracket
C
AMPOUT
Pitch
Lead Rail
Close
Open
Latch
Support in

Carport Position

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F WIND OR EXTENDED
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