Setting The Motor Limits; Adjusting The Out Limit Switch; Adjusting The In Limit Switch - Carefree MIRAGE Installation Manual

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ETTING THE OTOR
The motor limit switches are preset at the factory for best operation of the awning. The "
used to stop the motor when the awning is fully extended. The "
when the awning is fully retracted. The "
Decrease
Run Time
Increase
Run Time
Previous Configuration
Decrease
Run Time
Increase
Run Time
Current Configuration
The limit switches are located inside the case, near the end cap. It is necessary to extend the awning to
access the switches.
NOTE: There are two (2) motor limit switch configurations. Before making adjustments, visually inspect
the limit switches to determine which configuration is installed in the awning. Use the illustration above
to determine the correct turning direction for the adjustments.

Adjusting the OUT Limit Switch

NOTE: During normal operation, the awning will extend out then roll back slightly to tension the fabric.
1. Extend the awning out completely.
2. Confirm that the arms are fully extended. The motor should stop and the fabric should be tight.
3. If the motor continues to run, the fabric will sag; use a 4mm allen wrench to turn the "
the motor run time.
DECREASE
4. If the motor quits before the arms are extended; use a 4mm allen wrench to turn the "
to the motor run time.
INCREASE
NOTE: It is best to make the adjustments in increments of a single turn. 3 full turns of the
screw equals approximately 2" of fabric extension.
5. Extend and retract the awning several times to confirm that the adjustment is correct.
6. Repeat as required until the awning extends correctly.

Adjusting the IN Limit Switch

NOTE: The " " limit switch is not adjusted when the Direct Response system is installed. The system
IN
electronics monitors the motor and shuts the motor off when the awning is fully retracted.
If the IN limit switch is accidentally adjusted, the motor may shut off before the awning is fully closed. If this occurs,
turn the " " adjustment screw to
IN
closed position. The Direct Response electronics control the closed position.
NOTE: It is normal for the lead rail to slightly relax after the awning closes completely.
Installation Manual
L
IMITS
" limit is
IN
"IN"
Limit Switch
"OUT"
Limit Switch
LH Motor
Figure 15. Motor Limit Switches.
the motor run time. It is not necessary that the screw matches the
INCREASE
" limit switch is used to stop the motor
IN
when the Direct Response system is installed.
NOT USED
RH Motor
13
" limit switch is
OUT
Decrease
Run Time
"OUT"
Increase
Limit Switch
Run Time
Previous Configuration
Decrease
Run Time
"IN"
Limit Switch
Wall
Increase
Run Time
Current Configuration
" limit switch to
OUT
" limit switch
OUT
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