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- Page 1 ERVICE ANUAL APEX With Direct Response Electronics 052522-301 Printed in USA April, 2006 Table of Contents...
- Page 2 ROPRIETARY TATEMENT The Apex 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.
- Page 3 Carefree of Colorado Service Manual APEX ABLE OF ONTENTS Product Overview .......................... 2 Apex Patio Awning Specifications.......................2 Canopy Replacement ........................3 Spring Arm Replacement......................5 Motor Replacement ........................7 Diagnostics/Troubleshooting....................... 9 Common Operation Items ........................9 Diagnostic Tests – Direct Response for Single Awning................10 Testing the System –...
- Page 4 RODUCT VERVIEW The Apex 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 roof. The awning extends to a maximum of 10 feet from the side wall.
- Page 5 Carefree of Colorado Service Manual APEX ANOPY EPLACEMENT During the following instructions, use the manual override procedure on page 26 to open and close the awning. CAUTION HEN MOVING AN AWNING OR LIFTING THE ROLLBAR AND MOTOR OUT OF THE CASE...
- Page 6 APEX Service Manual Carefree of Colorado 11. (refer to Detail F) From the idler end of the rollbar, simultaneously slide the old canopy out of the roller tube and lead rail. 12. Slide the new canopy into the lead rail and roller. Both edges must be done at the same time.
- Page 7 Carefree of Colorado Service Manual APEX PRING EPLACEMENT CAUTION HE SPRING ARM IS UNDER TENSION TO OPEN SE EXTREME CARE TO FIRMLY HOLD THE SPRING ARMS DURING ASSEMBLY AND DISASSEMBLY TO AVOID ANY SUDDEN OR UNEXPECTED MOVEMENT BY THE ARM...
- Page 8 APEX Service Manual Carefree of Colorado 14. (refer to Detail A) insert the lead rail arm knuckle into the lead rail connector and secure with 1 each M12-1.25 bolt, washer and nut. Do not tighten at this time. 15. Adjust the arm pitch as required. Follow the procedure for pitch adjustment on page 23.
- Page 9 Carefree of Colorado Service Manual APEX OTOR EPLACEMENT During the following instructions, use the manual override procedure on page 26 to open and close the awning. For multiple awning installations where the awnings are mounted end to end it will be necessary to move the unaffected awning.
- Page 10 APEX Service Manual Carefree of Colorado 12. Remove the drive gear and crown from the existing motor and install on the new motor 13. Slide the new motor assembly into the roll bar. Ensure that the motor drive gear and crown are properly seated inside the roll bar.
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Page 11: Table Of Contents
Carefree of Colorado Service Manual APEX IAGNOSTICS ROUBLESHOOTING The following procedures are intended to aid the service technician to logically resolve operational issues with the Direct Response installation. Refer to the appropriate wiring diagram: Wiring Diagram – Single Awning page Wiring Diagram –... -
Page 12: Ingle Wnings
APEX Service Manual Carefree of Colorado – D IAGNOSTIC ESTS IRECT ESPONSE FOR INGLE WNING WARNING 110VAC LWAYS DISCONNECT POWER WHEN CONNECTING OR DISCONNECTING WIRES Refer to the Wiring Diagrams in the next section for wire and cable connections. – S... -
Page 13: Operate
Carefree of Colorado Service Manual APEX In the charts below, YES is a positive response to the test; NO is a negative response. WNING PERATE Confirm 110VAC power to control box. 1. Shut off power source. Power is present; go to test B 2. -
Page 14: Etract In
APEX Service Manual Carefree of Colorado HE AWNING OPERATES DIFFERENTLY THAN THE SWITCH MARKINGS This condition generally occurs during new installations or when major components have been replaced. Does Awning operate in reverse of the switch plate labeling Motor wires from awning are reversed (i.e. -
Page 15: Ultiple Wnings
Carefree of Colorado Service Manual APEX – D IAGNOSTIC ESTS IRECT ESPONSE FOR ULTIPLE WNINGS WARNING 110VAC LWAYS DISCONNECT POWER WHEN CONNECTING OR DISCONNECTING WIRES Refer to the Wiring Diagrams in the next section for wire and cable connections. – M... -
Page 16: Operate Different Than The Switch Markings
APEX Service Manual Carefree of Colorado In the charts below, YES is a positive response to the test; NO is a negative response. HE AWNING OPERATE DIFFERENT THAN THE SWITCH MARKINGS The power switch at the touch pad must be on; the LED will be illuminated if power is present. - Page 17 Carefree of Colorado Service Manual APEX WNING PERATE NOTE: The awnings are programmed sequentially (i.e. #1, #2, #3, #4). If power is missing from an awning, the subsequent awnings will not function (i.e. #1 and #2 works, #3 and #4 don't) and the touch-pad LEDs do not illuminate.
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Page 18: Uttons Are Ushed
APEX Service Manual Carefree of Colorado WNING EMOTE ONTROL UTTONS USHED Confirm power is ON at the touch-pad Correct as required Confirm batteries in remote are good. Pressing any Replace as needed button on the remote will illuminate the LED at the top of the remote. - Page 19 Carefree of Colorado Service Manual APEX LECTRICAL IMPORTANT NOTICES: • Failure to follow the wiring instructions in this publication may void the motor warranty. • All wiring must conform to NEC (National Electrical Code) and local codes. • The SO cable from the 110VAC awning motor can only pass directly through a wall, it can not be laid up in the wall and must be connected to NM wire or individual wires in conduit no more than 6 inches past the point of entry.
- Page 20 APEX Service Manual Carefree of Colorado – S IRING IAGRAM INGLE WNING Ignition Switched RR24 RF +12VDC Receiver Ignition 12VDC RR24 Lockout Key FOB Ground Sensor (1) Red (Optional) (1) Black (1) White (2) White (2) Black (1) Green (2) Green...
- Page 21 Carefree of Colorado Service Manual APEX – D IRING IAGRAM WNINGS Ignition Switched RR24 RF +12VDC Receiver Awning #1 12VDC Ignition RR24 Ground Sensor Lockout Sensor 3 Conductor 14AWG NM Wire w/ Gnd (Optional) Remote Awning #2 Sensor Touch Pad...
- Page 22 APEX Service Manual Carefree of Colorado NOTES: Wire Legend: Black White Green (Ground) Awnings #1 & #4 shown as LH Motor, Awnings #2 & #3 shown as RH Motor For LH Motor Configurations: Motor Red goes to Pin (1) Red; Motor Black goes to Pin (1) Black For RH Motor Configurations: Motor Red goes to Pin (1) Black;...
- Page 23 Carefree of Colorado Service Manual APEX – 4 A IRING IAGRAM WNINGS Ignition Switched RR24 RF +12VDC Receiver Awning #1 12VDC Ignition RR24 Ground Sensor Lockout Sensor 3 Conductor 14AWG NM Wire w/ Gnd (Optional) Remote Awning #2 Sensor Touch Pad...
- Page 24 APEX Service Manual Carefree of Colorado NOTES: Wire Legend: Black White Green (Ground) Awnings #1 & #4 shown as LH Motor, Awnings #2 & #3 shown as RH Motor For LH Motor Configurations: Motor Red goes to Pin (1) Red; Motor Black goes to Pin (1) Black For RH Motor Configurations: Motor Red goes to Pin (1) Black;...
- Page 25 Carefree of Colorado Service Manual APEX TANDARD ERVICE ROCEDURES DJUSTING THE ITCH The awning is factory set with minimum pitch. The amount of adjustment for increasing pitch may be limited by the mounting height above a door opening. The diagram chart below provides the minimum distance required...
- Page 26 APEX Service Manual Carefree of Colorado 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 “...
- Page 27 Carefree of Colorado Service Manual APEX RR24 ROGRAMMING THE FOR THE EMOTE Power to the control box must be on. Press and release the “Press to Learn Transmitter” button on the bottom of the RR24 box. The receiver is in program mode when the red light comes on.
- Page 28 Figure 5. Manual Override Access. If 110V power is not available to the coach, the Apex awning can still be safely retracted using the manual override. The bypass is accessed from the top of the case on the motor housing side.
- Page 29 Carefree of Colorado Service Manual APEX TANDARD AINTENANCE Maintaining the Carefree APEX Awning is easy. Just follow these basic steps: • Always operate the awning according to the instructions. • Periodically check that the fasteners are tight. Tighten if necessary.
- Page 30 APEX Service Manual Carefree of Colorado LLUSTRATED ARTS THIS PART SUPERSEDED RTA501sm 052522-301 Table of Contents...
- Page 31 Carefree of Colorado Service Manual APEX Item Part Number Description Notes R076744-001 Mounting Plate R001085XXX Spring Arm Assy, LH R001084XXX Spring Arm Assy, RH R001190 End Plate, Housing, LH R001191 End Plate, Housing, RH R062755-001 Glide Bushing, LH R001054 Plug, Roller Tube, LH...
- Page 32 OLOR XTENSION ESPONSE ZQ = 14’ ACRYLIC STANDARD 10’ DR = = CAPTAIN NAVY = WHITE All Apex Box 15’ motorized w/ = SOLID TEAL = CAMEO Awnings 16’ Direct Response CW = TOAST = SATIN 17’ = SAPPHIRE BLUE...