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- Page 1 ERVICE ANUAL APEX With Direct Response Electronics 052522-301r5 Printed in USA November, 2010...
- 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.
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Page 3: Table Of Contents
Carefree of Colorado Service Manual APEX ABLE OF ONTENTS Product Overview .......................... 2 Apex Patio Awning Specifications.......................2 Canopy Replacement ........................3 Spring Arm Replacement......................5 Replacing the Arm ..........................5 Replacing the Lead Rail Connector: ....................6 Replacing the Case Arm Support......................6 Motor Replacement ........................ -
Page 4: Product Overview
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: Canopy Replacement
Carefree of Colorado Service Manual APEX ANOPY EPLACEMENT During the following instructions, use the manual override procedure on page 31 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 10. Inspect the slots in the roll bar and lead rail. Clean and deburr as required. Lightly spraying the inside of the slot with a dry silicone lubricant will aid in sliding the new fabric in.
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Page 7: Spring Arm Replacement
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 ERIOUS PERSONAL INJURY AND... -
Page 8: Replacing The Lead Rail Connector
APEX Service Manual Carefree of Colorado Tip: Use a floor or ground cover and place one knuckle and arm half on the ground. Have one person firmly hold the arm half on the ground while the second person carefully opens the other arm half. -
Page 9: Motor Replacement
Carefree of Colorado Service Manual APEX OTOR EPLACEMENT During the following instructions, use the manual override procedure on page 31 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 9. (refer to Detail D) Remove the screws holding the end plate. 10. Carefully lift up and pull out the end plate, motor and rollbar until the idler shaft clears the end plate on the other end.
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Page 11: Removing The Awning
Carefree of Colorado Service Manual APEX EMOVING THE WNING WARNING PEX AWNING IS EXTREMELY HEAVY OVING AND OR LIFTING THE AWNING REQUIRES A MINIMUM OF PEOPLE HE USE OF A LIFTING DEVICE IS STRONGLY RECOMMENDED 1. Retract the awning completely. -
Page 12: Diagnostics/Troubleshooting
APEX Service Manual Carefree of Colorado 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 19 Wiring Diagram –... -
Page 13: Diagnostic Tests - Direct Response For Single Awning
Carefree of Colorado Service Manual APEX – 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 14 APEX Service Manual Carefree of Colorado 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 15 Carefree of Colorado Service Manual APEX 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.
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Page 16: Diagnostic Tests - Direct Response For Multiple Awnings
APEX Service Manual Carefree of Colorado – 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 17 Carefree of Colorado Service Manual APEX 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 18 APEX Service Manual Carefree of Colorado 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.
- Page 19 Carefree of Colorado Service Manual APEX 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.
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Page 20: Electrical
APEX Service Manual Carefree of Colorado 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 21: Wiring Diagram - Single Awning
Carefree of Colorado Service Manual APEX – S IRING IAGRAM INGLE WNING Ignition Switched +12VDC Receiver Awning 12VDC Ignition Ground Sensor Lockout Sensor (Optional) Splitter Key Pad Remote Key Pad Patio Auto-Retract On/Off Wind Speed Ribbon High Cable Power On/Off... -
Page 22: Wiring Diagram - 2-Awnings
APEX Service Manual Carefree of Colorado – 2-A IRING IAGRAM WNINGS Ignition Switched +12VDC Receiver Awning #1 12VDC Ignition Ground Sensor Lockout Sensor 3 Conductor 14AWG NM Wire w/ Gnd (Optional) Awning #2 Sensor 3 Conductor 14AWG NM Wire w/ Gnd... - Page 23 Carefree of Colorado Service Manual APEX 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); Motor Black goes to Pin (2) For RH Motor Configurations: Motor Red goes to Pin (2);...
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Page 24: Wiring Diagram - 4 Awnings
APEX Service Manual Carefree of Colorado – 4 A IRING IAGRAM WNINGS Ignition Switched +12VDC Receiver Awning #1 12VDC Ignition Ground Sensor Lockout Sensor 3 Conductor 14AWG (Optional) NM Wire w/ Gnd Awning #2 Sensor 3 Conductor 14AWG NM Wire w/ Gnd... - Page 25 Carefree of Colorado Service Manual APEX 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); Motor Black goes to Pin (2) For RH Motor Configurations: Motor Red goes to Pin (2);...
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Page 26: Connection Flex W/ "110Vdr" Control Boxes
APEX Service Manual Carefree of Colorado / "110VDR" C ONNECTION LEX W ONTROL OXES The wiring diagrams show the standard installation for multiple awning configurations. For control boxes marked w/ "110VDR", the installer may adjust the cable interconnections for greater flexibility during installation. -
Page 27: Control Board Replacement - Direct Response
Carefree of Colorado Service Manual APEX ONTROL OARD EPLACEMENT IRECT ESPONSE When a control board fails, it is possible to replace the board. It is not necessary to replace the complete control box assembly. CAUTION HE PROCEDURE REQUIRES HANDLING THE PRINTED CIRCUIT BOARD... -
Page 28: Sensor Replacement For Direct Response
APEX Service Manual Carefree of Colorado ENSOR EPLACEMENT FOR IRECT ESPONSE NOTE: The original Direct Response Shake Sensor was mounted horizontally on the inside of the lead rail. For product integrity, sensors are now mounted vertically. If replacing an original horizontally mounted sensor, it is necessary to install the vertical mounting bracket for the replacement sensor. - Page 29 Carefree of Colorado Service Manual APEX EMOVING THE ENSOR (Detail B) 1. After detaching the sensor from the lead rail, loosen the clamping nut on the wire gland. 2. Unscrew the wire gland from the sensor case and slide down the wire and out of the way.
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Page 30: Replacing The Touch-Pad With A Key Pad
APEX Service Manual Carefree of Colorado EPLACING THE OUCH AD WITH A The original touch pad control panel has been obsoleted and is replaced with a new Key Pad control panel. The new control panel provides a positive tactile feel and control of the awning(s). The Key Pad provides improved reliability and performance even after years of use. -
Page 31: Standard Service Procedures
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 32: Setting The Motor Limits
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 33: Programming The Remote Receiver
Carefree of Colorado Service Manual APEX ROGRAMMING THE EMOTE ECEIVER Early transmitters & receivers operate on a frequency of 418MHz. Models for 2007 & on operate on 433MHz. The transmitter and receiver frequencies must match. Identifying the transmitter frequency is described under the operational notes below. -
Page 34: Key Fob Batteries
Battery life is dependent on frequency of use, environmental conditions and condition of remote. ANUAL VERRIDE If 110V power is not available to the coach, the Apex 7mm Hex Manual Override awning can still be safely retracted using the manual override. -
Page 35: Standard Maintenance
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 36: Illustrated Parts Listings
IRECT TYLE CODE OLOR OLOR XTENSION ESPONSE 14’ ZQ = ACRYLIC STANDARD 10’ DR = All Apex Box 15’ Refer to sales order Refer to sales motorized w/ Awnings 16’ information for order information Direct Response 17’ specific codes and... -
Page 37: Awning Components
Carefree of Colorado Service Manual APEX WNING OMPONENTS 11 12 Superseded Superseded Detail Detail RTA501asm Item Part Number Description Notes R076744-006 Mounting Plate R001612BLK Spring Arm Assy, LH R062768-001 Knuckle, LH, Spring Arm R019263-JVL Connector, LH, Lead Rail Black R001614BLK... -
Page 38: Electronics Components
APEX Service Manual Carefree of Colorado LECTRONICS OMPONENTS Single 2, 3 FCC ID OJM-CMD-KEYX-XXX 418MHz 315MHz 433MHz 418 MHz Rear Label FCC ID OJM-CMD-KEYX-XXX 433MHz 315MHz 418MHz 433 MHz Power Stop On/Off High Motion Sensor 433 MHz 2-Awning Ex ten... - Page 39 (418 MHz). The 418MHz receiver is marked with "RR24". 7. 433MHz remotes (items 9, 10, 15, 22) and receiver (item 32) are used for Apex 2007 and on. Remote transmitter and receiver must match in frequency (433 MHz). The 433MHz receiver is marked with "RR".
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Page 40: Component Identification
APEX Service Manual Carefree of Colorado OMPONENT DENTIFICATION Control Panel and Remotes Identification Control Panels Single Awning 2-Awning 4-Awning Series I Multiple Awning Touch Pad Control Panels are Discontinued and Obsolete Use Series III Key Pads for Replacements. Single Awning Key Pads are available for Spares. -
Page 41: Control Box Enclosure Identification
Control Box Enclosure Identification NCLOSURES Enclosures for the Apex control units may vary between installations. Actual installation is the same for all boxes with the noted exceptions shown below, primarily the box footprint. Wiring to the control board(s) is the same for all enclosure configurations.
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