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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
Switch Installation (motorized awnings only) ............................................................................. 7
Pitch Adjustment ........................................................................................................................... 8
Setting the Motor Limits ............................................................................................................... 9
Adjusting the OUT Limit Switch ...................................................................................................... 9
Adjusting the IN Limit Switch .......................................................................................................... 9
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Summary of Contents for Carefree of Colorado Freedom Awning
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Page 1: Table Of Contents
NSTALLATION ANUAL REEDOM WNING OTORIZED OR ANUAL ATERAL WNING ABLE OF ONTENTS 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 ROPRIETARY TATEMENT The Freedom 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
Each unit is equipped with lateral support arms. No vertical arms interfere with coach sidewalls, custom graphics or equipment that may be mounted on the sidewalls. Freedom Awning Specifications: Fully retractable and self storing;... -
Page 4: Component Checklist
Installation Manual Carefree of Colorado REEDOM OMPONENT HECKLIST RE ED AN UA ATI O IND OW WN ING Free Pati o Awn Free Win dow ings Spec ial Note oper ating : This ufact contr confi urers prov ual prov... -
Page 5: Installation
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" on page 4. The awning may also be mounted using an existing awning rail. -
Page 6: Mounting The Awning
Installation Manual Carefree of Colorado REEDOM For motorized awnings only: The motor wire comes out of the back of the motor end cap. Use the dimensions shown to locate the hole into the vehicle. Edge of Back Plate NOTES: The hole location can be located in (min.) -
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. 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 WITCH NSTALLATION MOTORIZED AWNINGS ONLY CAUTION LWAYS DISCONNECT THE BATTERY AND ELECTRICAL SOURCES BEFORE WORKING WITH THE ELECTRICAL WIRING Determine the location for the switch. There is approximately 180cm [70"] of wire from the awning motor. If the distance to the switch exceeds the furnished wire, the installer must furnish 18 awg wire and butt splice to the motor wires. -
Page 10: Pitch Adjustment
Installation Manual Carefree of Colorado REEDOM Run a 16 awg wire from the power distribution panel (auxiliary battery circuit) or equivalent. The circuit should be protected by a 15-amp fuse. Run a wire to system ground. Route the two new wires through the hole. Butt splice the 12VDC wire to the R connector wire. -
Page 11: Setting The Motor Limits
Carefree Installation Manual REEDOM ETTING THE OTOR IMITS The motor limit switches are preset at the factory for best operation of the awning. It may be necessary to reset the switches. The “ ” limit switch is used to stop the motor when the awning is fully extended. The “...
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