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Carefree of Colorado
I
NSTALLATION
NOTE: If the support is to be mounted for storage on the outside of the coach, the installation
requires a minimum flat mounting surface of 72" measured vertically from the awning rail.
Refer to page 2.
I
NSTALLING THE
1. If open, close the awning.
Cradle
Support Bracket
Lower Center
Mounting Hole
2. Temporarily attach the cradle to the support bracket using the supplied screw and acorn nut.
3. Position cradle and bracket beneath the roller as shown.
•
For vinyl awnings: Press the cradle and bracket upward until the cradle is seated against the fabric.
•
For awnings with alumaguard: Press the cradle and bracket upward until the slack in the metal
slats of the alumaguard is removed.
DO NOT
LIFT THE SUPPORT SO THAT THE ROLLER TUBE IS IN TENSION
INTERFER WITH PROPER OPERATION OF THE AWNING AND CAUSE DAMAGE TO THE SUPPORT AND
4. Mark the position of the lower center mounting hole of the support bracket. Set the cradle and bracket
aside.
5. Open the awning and raise it to the highest pitch. This is to provide access clearance to attach the
components.
6. Align the backing plate with the mark made previously. Ensure that the plate is perpendicular to the
awning rail.
7. Using the backing plate as a template, drill 4 7/32" holes through the corners and into the coach wall.
8. Attach the plate using 4 moly rivets.
9. Through the two center holes of the plate, drill two 3/16" pilot holes.
10. Remove the cradle from the support.
11. Attach the support bracket to the backing plate and coach wall using two 1/4 x 1 1/2 screws.
12. Attach the cradle to the support bracket using the supplied screw, lock washer and cap nut. Tighten the
nut fully.
Tip:
Lightly spray the mounting holes of the cradle and the shaft of the screw with a dry silicone
lubricant before assembling.
A
A
UTOMATIC
WNING
Figure 1. Installing the Awning Support.
METAL WRAP IF INSTALLED
S
UPPORT
CAUTION
. D
OING SO CAN CAUSE THE SUPPORT TO
.
Rafter VI
Backing Plate
O 3/16"
(2 plcs)
O 7/32"
(4 plcs)
Moly Rivets
1/4 x 1 1/2 Screws
Rafter6003
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OR ALUMAGUARD
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