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Carefree of Colorado BT12 Installation Manual

Wireless awning control system
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Read this manual before installing or using this product. Failure to follow the instructions
and safety precautions in this manual can result in personal injury and/or cause the
product to not operate properly.
The BT12 Wireless Awning Control System may be installed as part of the original motorized awning
installation or as an upgrade to an existing motorized awning installation.
The system offers unique features not available with a standard awning installation.
Carefree Connects Mobile App – The app provides full and enhanced control of the awning using a
1)
smart phone or tablet. The free app can be downloaded on any devices that support: 1) Current iOS
or Android operating systems, and 2) Bluetooth low energy technology.
Full Retract – When the awning is retracted, it retracts completely. It is not necessary to hold the
2)
button when closing the awning.
Full Extend – When the awning is extended, it extends completely. It is not necessary to hold the
3)
button when opening the awning.
Auto-Retract – The awning can be set to automatically close when windy conditions occur with the
4)
optional BT Motion Sensor.
Remote Control – The operator can conveniently operate the awning from any location with the
5)
optional BT Remote.
070029-001r10
BT12 Wireless Awning Control System
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May, 2019

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  • Page 1 The BT12 Wireless Awning Control System may be installed as part of the original motorized awning installation or as an upgrade to an existing motorized awning installation.
  • Page 2 RADEMARKS The Bluetooth ® word mark and logos are registered trademarks owned by the Bluetooth SIG, Inc. Use of such marks by Carefree of Colorado is under license. Other trademarks and trade names are those of their respective owners. TATEMENTS OF OMPLIANCE ●...

  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    Carefree of Colorado agrees to allow the reproduction of this document for use with Carefree of Colorado products only. Any other reproduction or translation of this document in whole or part is strictly prohibited without prior written approval from Carefree of Colorado.
  • Page 4 BT12 W IRELESS WNING ONTROL YSTEM NSTALLATION ANUAL AREFREE OF OLORADO AFETY NFORMATION This is the safety alert symbol. It is used to alert individuals to potential personal injury hazards. Obey all safety messages that follow this symbol to avoid possible personal injury or death.

  • Page 5: Where Can Bt12 Be Used

    1. Determine the location for the awning switches, awning lights switch and BT12 control module. NOTE: The BT12 control module leads are 6" in length. If the distance between the module and the switches is greater than 6", the installer must furnish splice wires for the extra distance.

  • Page 6: Bt12 Control Module Installation

    BT12 W IRELESS WNING ONTROL YSTEM NSTALLATION ANUAL AREFREE OF OLORADO BT12 C ONTROL ODULE NSTALLATION (Refer to the wiring diagram on page 8.) NOTICE Do not mount the unit near heat producing elements such as LP appliances or engine exhaust components.

  • Page 7: Awning Switch Installation

    BT12 W AREFREE OF OLORADO NSTALLATION ANUAL IRELESS WNING ONTROL YSTEM WNING WITCH NSTALLATION (Refer to the wiring diagram on page 8.) 1. At the switch location cut a 2 5/16" [5.9cm) x 1 1/2" [3.8cm] hole. 2. From the module, terminate the three (3) 20awg wires (Brown, 1"...

  • Page 8: Wiring Diagram

    BT12 W IRELESS WNING ONTROL YSTEM NSTALLATION ANUAL AREFREE OF OLORADO IRING IAGRAM To +12VDC To vehicle PCM To +12VDC or other switched source Control Module (16awg) Violet (18awg) Black Green (16awg) (18awg) Gray (18awg) Black Blue (16awg) Yellow (18awg)
  • Page 9 RGB installation. Carefree LED lights uses a 2 amp circuit draw. The BT12 limits the output current to 2 amps. If using a different brand of high output LED’s that draws more than 2 amps, the lights will flicker and not perform as expected.

  • Page 10: Installing The Bt Motion Sensor

    The sensor is located in the motor head for vertical arms or in the lead rail for box awnings. NOTE: If this is a replacement or an upgrade, do not install the module into the bracket until it is paired to the BT12 Control Module (page 13Error! Bookmark not defined.). Altitude / Compass / Longitude 1.

  • Page 11: Eclipse / Travel'r

    BT12 W AREFREE OF OLORADO NSTALLATION ANUAL IRELESS WNING ONTROL YSTEM Latitude 1. Remove the front cover on the motor side. The cover snaps onto the rear cover. Press the bottom of the rear cover until the front cover releases then lift the front cover off.

  • Page 12: Small Box Awnings

    BT12 W IRELESS WNING ONTROL YSTEM NSTALLATION ANUAL AREFREE OF OLORADO Small Box Awnings This option is available for Freestyle WM and Freestyle RM. It is not available for the Freedom WM, Freedom RM or Marquee. 1. Open the awning to expose the inside of the lead rail on the motor side.

  • Page 13: Setting The System Into Pairing Mode

    Only one active BT Motion Sensor can be paired to the BT12 Control Module. o Only one active BT Remote can be paired to the BT12 Control Module. o Multiple mobile devices (smartphone or tablet) can be paired to the BT12 Module but only 1 can be active at a time.
  • Page 14 BT12 W IRELESS WNING ONTROL YSTEM NSTALLATION ANUAL AREFREE OF OLORADO Pairing the Motion Sensor For replacements and upgrades, the motion sensor must be paired to the control module. 1. After completing the bracket installation, restore power to the awning and extend the awning using the switches.
  • Page 15 NOTE: The LED controls are for White LED strips that are wired to the BT12 module. 4. Extend the awning so that the LED strip is visible. 5. Turn the awning lights power switch ON.

  • Page 16: Battery Replacement

    BT12 W IRELESS WNING ONTROL YSTEM NSTALLATION ANUAL AREFREE OF OLORADO ATTERY EPLACEMENT BT M OTION ENSOR If the motion sensor batteries are low, the awning will beep every 30 seconds (when the power switch is ON) and the awning will partially retract. This will continue until the batteries are replaced. The awning will operate normally after the batteries are replaced.

  • Page 17: Faqs

    LICKER Carefree LED lights uses a 2 amp circuit draw. The BT12 limits the output current to 2 amps. If using a different brand of high output LED’s that draws more than 2 amps, the lights will flicker and not perform as expected.

  • Page 18: Bt12 Wireless Awning Control Kits And Components

    BT12 W IRELESS WNING ONTROL ITS AND OMPONENTS The following kits and components are available for the BT12 Wireless Awning Control System BT Motion Sensor Superceded use item 4 R E T R R E T R A C T...

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