Emergency Operation; Common Operational Questions - Carefree TRAVEL'R Owner's Manual

E
MERGENCY
If power to the vehicle is not available, the awning can be safely retracted by jumping
the motor using a 10V-14V power source such as a cordless drill battery or car battery.
NOTICE
Do not use a 110V power source for the emergency override
procedure! Doing so will permanently damage the awning!
NOTE: Jumper cables may be built in one of two styles as shown below.
Universal Cable with Alligator Clips
1. Locate and separate the quick disconnects
located in the motor arm channel. Position
the wires from the motor on the outside of
the channel.
2. Attach jumper wires to the motor wires.
3. Connect the other ends of the jumper leads
to a 12-14V source. If the awning moves in
the wrong direction, reverse the leads.
4. Maintain contact throughout the retraction
process. Hold the wires from the motor on
the outside of the channel while closing the
awning. This provides access for opening
the awning.
5. When power is restored, use the jumper
wires and extend the awning to access the
cable disconnects.
disconnects and secure in the arm channel.
Jumper cables may not be included with some OEM installations.
NOTE:
Cables are available through your dealer
C O
OMMON PERATIONAL
The following items are operational items that may come up as questions during
normal operation.
1. The awning motor is equipped with a thermal protection circuit to protect the motor
from overheating. Operating the awning repeatedly over a short time period may
cause the circuit to sense a overheat condition and shut off the motor. If this
occurs, wait approximately 15 minutes to allow the motor to cool then operate the
awning in normal fashion.
2. The awning seems to extend and retract slowly. Normal operation time is 28-35
seconds to extend or retract. If the power supply is on the low side of the
acceptable voltage range (10VDC-14VDC) the awning will move slower.
3. The awning may appear to move jerkily. When the fabric is rolled out, the
Alumaguard or Uniguard may "bounce" creating a wave like motion in the canopy
fabric. This will create the appearance of moving jerkily.
If the awning does not operate, contact your Carefree Service Center. Visit our web site
at www.carefreeofcolorado.com
O
PERATION
Reattach
Q
for a listing of dealers and service centers.
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RAVEL
Cables with Quick Disconnects for
Motor Cables with Quick Disconnects Only
Outside of Channel
When Arm is Closing
Quick Disconnects
in Arm Channel
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UESTIONS
' P A
R ATIO WNING WITH
Hold Wires
Motor
Cable
or
Jumper
Cable
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TravelR061b
Awning
Closed
TravelR061a
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