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Safety Information................................................................................................................................... 2
Product Overview.......................................................................................................................... 1
Component Checklist.............................................................................................................................. 2
Installation ..................................................................................................................................... 3
Attaching the Mounting Plates ................................................................................................................ 3
Mounting the Awning ...................................................................................................................... 4
Installation Using an Awning Rail........................................................................................................... 5
Bottom Bracket Installation ..................................................................................................................... 6
Manual Crank Handle Storage Clips ...................................................................................................... 6
Switch Installation (motorized awnings only)............................................................................. 7
Optional LED Lighting ................................................................................................................... 8
Switch Installation................................................................................................................................... 8
Pitch Adjustment ........................................................................................................................... 9
Manual Override (motorized versions only)................................................................................ 9
Setting the Motor Limits ............................................................................................................. 10
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Page 1: Table Of Contents
NSTALLATION ANUAL WM A REEDOM WNING OTORIZED OR ANUAL ATERAL WNING ABLE OF ONTENTS Safety Information........................... 2 Product Overview.......................... 1 Component Checklist..........................2 Installation ............................. 3 Attaching the Mounting Plates ........................ 3 Mounting the Awning ........................4 Installation Using an Awning Rail......................5 Bottom Bracket Installation ........................ -
Page 2: Safety Information
Carefree of Colorado. Every effort has been made to ensure that the information presented in the document is accurate and complete. However, Carefree of Colorado assumes no liability for errors or for any damages that result from the use of this document. -
Page 3: Product Overview
Carefree Installation Manual REEDOM RODUCT VERVIEW The Freedom Awnings are state of the art lateral arm awnings. When retracted, the housing provides protection against the elements while the streamlined styling blends in with the coach sidewall. The full tension canopy fabric allows the awning to be partially or fully extended for best shade coverage. -
Page 4: Component Checklist
Installation Manual Carefree of Colorado REEDOM Centimeters Millimeters Inches = 2.54 25.4 Centimeters = Inches x 2.54 Millimeters = Inches x 25.4 I ESCRIPTION Awning Assembly (application depending on Awning Length, see note 2) ARDWARE Mounting Plate 12cm [4 3/4"]... -
Page 5: Installation
Carefree Installation Manual REEDOM NSTALLATION Two standard methods are available to mount the Freedom awning. The awning may be mounted using a set of mounting plates that attaches to the vehicle wall (refer to page 3) If using adaptor brackets, follow the instructions included with bracket kit then proceed with "Mounting the Awning"... -
Page 6: Mounting The Awning
Installation Manual Carefree of Colorado REEDOM 5. For motorized awnings only: CAUTION Edge of For proper operation of 2.0m 3.25" 8 cm Awning Case awning, the brackets must be placed under the 2.2m 6.75" 17 cm arm knuckles. If it is necessary to position the 2.44m 5.0"... -
Page 7: Installation Using An Awning Rail
Carefree Installation Manual REEDOM NSTALLATION SING AN WNING The awning may be mounted using an existing awning rail. Awning rails are not furnished with the awning. Determine the optimum positioning of the awning. 6. When installed, the bottom of the awning case is 13.3cm [5 1/4”] from the centerline of the awning rail. -
Page 8: Bottom Bracket Installation
Installation Manual Carefree of Colorado REEDOM OTTOM RACKET NSTALLATION The awning is equipped with vertical supports. These supports extend from the leading edge of the awning to a bracket mounted on the wall or may be used in a carport position on the ground. -
Page 9: Switch Installation (Motorized Awnings Only)
Carefree Installation Manual REEDOM This completes the installation of the manual awning. For motorized awnings go to "Switch Installation" on page 7. WITCH NSTALLATION MOTORIZED AWNINGS ONLY CAUTION Disconnect the battery and electrical sources before working with the electrical wiring. -
Page 10: Optional Led Lighting
Installation Manual Carefree of Colorado REEDOM 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 connector wire. -
Page 11: Pitch Adjustment
Carefree Installation Manual REEDOM 1. Determine the location of the switch. 2. At the switch location, cut a 1 1/8" x 1 1/2" hole. 3. Wire the switch as shown below. Wire terminals at the switch are .187, 18-24 awg female disconnects. -
Page 12: Manual Override (Motorized Versions Only)
Installation Manual Carefree of Colorado REEDOM ANUAL VERRIDE MOTORIZED VERSIONS ONLY If power to the vehicle is not available, the awning can be safely retracted using the manual override located on the idler (right) end of the case. NOTE: This procedure cannot be used to extend the awning. - Page 13 Carefree Installation Manual REEDOM Adjusting the IN Limit Switch 1. Retract the awning in completely. 2. Confirm that the arms are fully retracted. The motor should stop when the awning is fully retracted. If the motor quits before the arms are fully retracted, it will be necessary to adjust the “...
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