Carefree MIRAGE Installation Manual
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Overview ........................................................................................................................................ 1
General Description ................................................................................................................................
Mirage Patio Awning Specifications ....................................................................................................
Component Checklist..............................................................................................................................
Installation ..................................................................................................................................... 3
Required Pre-Installation Parameters .....................................................................................................
Mounting Plate Layout and Installation ...................................................................................................
Alternate Mounting Plate Attachment Method .....................................................................................
Mounting the Awning Unit .......................................................................................................................
Securing the Awning ...............................................................................................................................
Electrical Installation .................................................................................................................... 6
Important Notices:...................................................................................................................................
Switch Installation ...................................................................................................................................
Control Box Installation ...........................................................................................................................
Installing the RF Remote Receiver .........................................................................................................
Programming the Receiver .................................................................................................................
Operational Notes: ..............................................................................................................................
Ignition Lockout Sensor Installation (Optional) .......................................................................................
Wiring Diagram -Direct Response System ..........................................................................................
Testing the System ...............................................................................................................................
Standard System Adjustments .................................................................................................. 12
Manual Override ...................................................................................................................................
Adjusting the Pitch ................................................................................................................................
Setting the Motor Limits ........................................................................................................................
Adjusting the OUT Limit Switch .........................................................................................................
Adjusting the IN Limit Switch .............................................................................................................
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Page 1: Table Of Contents
This publication includes installation for the Direct Response Auto-Retract System with DSK Style Switches ABLE OF ONTENTS Overview ............................1 General Description ..........................1 Mirage Patio Awning Specifications ....................1 Component Checklist..........................2 Installation ............................. 3 Required Pre-Installation Parameters ..................... 3 ... - Page 2 ROPRIETARY TATEMENT The Mirage Patio 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: Overview
ENERAL ESCRIPTION The Mirage Patio Awning offers the coach owner an awning system that provides as much or as little shade as required. The canopies are housed in an aluminum case that easily blends in with the coach side wall. -
Page 4: Component Checklist
Carefree of Colorado Installation Manual Mirage OMPONENT HECKLIST WN ER AN UA WI TH IR AG IRE CT ES PO NS E Thi s ma nua spe cifi l app c mo lies inc lud de are to all ed for... -
Page 5: Installation
Carefree of Colorado Installation Manual Mirage NSTALLATION T IS RECOMMENDED THAT THREE PEOPLE INSTALL THE AWNING DUE TO THE SIZE AND WEIGHT OF THE COMPONENTS EQUIRED NSTALLATION ARAMETERS Prior to installing the awning, the installer must determine the layout of the specific construction elements to successfully assemble and mount the awning. -
Page 6: Alternate Mounting Plate Attachment Method
Carefree of Colorado Installation Manual Mirage Below is the minimum number of required mounting locations. Each position uses two screws. Awning Length # of Locations On the plate mark the location of the mounting locations. The inner mounting locations should be spaced as evenly as possible between the outer mounting locations. -
Page 7: Mounting The Awning Unit
Carefree of Colorado Installation Manual Mirage OUNTING THE WNING While lifting the awning, route the awning motor wires through the 1/2” hole drilled previously. Back Plate Set the awning into the hooks of the mounting plate. Adjust the horizontal position of the awning as required. -
Page 8: Electrical Installation
Carefree of Colorado Installation Manual Mirage LECTRICAL NSTALLATION WARNING LWAYS DISCONNECT THE VEHICLE BATTERY AND ELECTRICAL SOURCES BEFORE WORKING WITH ELECTRICAL WIRING AND COMPONENTS These instructions are for the Direct Response Auto-Retract System. For alternate control systems, follow the directions included with the electronics package. -
Page 9: Control Box Installation
Carefree of Colorado Installation Manual Mirage ONTROL NSTALLATION #8 x 3/4 Screw (2) (refer to wiring diagram on page 9) NOTE: The control rated exterior installations and must be mounted in the INTERIOR of the vehicle. After determining the location of the control box, remove the box lid. -
Page 10: Installing The Rf Remote Receiver
Carefree of Colorado Installation Manual Mirage RF R NSTALLING THE EMOTE ECEIVER Determine the location of the optional RF receiver: 4 3/16” 1.1 Do not mount the unit near heat producing elements such as LP appliances or engine exhaust components. -
Page 11: Ignition Lockout Sensor Installation (Optional)
Carefree of Colorado Installation Manual Mirage GNITION OCKOUT ENSOR NSTALLATION PTIONAL Two ignition lockout sensors are available with the Direct Response System. The STD ignition lockout module disables the extend function when the module receives a current through a switched 12VDC circuit.. -
Page 12: Wiring Diagram -Direct Response System
Carefree of Colorado Installation Manual Mirage –D IRING IAGRAM IRECT ESPONSE YSTEM Ignition Switched +12VDC Receiver Awning #1 12VDC Ignition Ground Sensor Lockout Sensor (Optional) RH Motor Wire Shown Patio Splitter See Detail A for LH Motor Ribbon Cable Wind Speed... -
Page 13: Testing The System
Carefree of Colorado Installation Manual Mirage ESTING THE YSTEM The function LEDs (extend, retract and stop) perform a dual function. When the button is pressed, the LED illuminates. The LED stays illuminated during the selected operation and after the awning has fully extended or retracted. -
Page 14: Standard System Adjustments
YSTEM DJUSTMENTS ANUAL VERRIDE If 110V power is not available to the coach, the Mirage awning Wall can still be safely retracted using the manual override. The bypass may be accessed from inside the case on the motor Remove Screw housing or from the top of the case above the motor housing. -
Page 15: Setting The Motor Limits
Carefree of Colorado Installation Manual Mirage ETTING THE OTOR IMITS The motor limit switches are preset at the factory for best operation of the awning. The “ ” limit switch is used to stop the motor when the awning is fully extended. The “...
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