Carefree of Colorado FREEDOM AWNING Installation Manual

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Product Overview .......................................................................................................................... 1
Component Checklist..............................................................................................................................2
Installation ..................................................................................................................................... 3
Installation Using an Awning Rail ...........................................................................................................3
Installation Using the Mounting Plates....................................................................................................5
Bottom Bracket Installation .....................................................................................................................6
Switch Installation......................................................................................................................... 7
Standard Switch and Wiring ...................................................................................................................7
Wiring Using the Relay Module (OEM Installations Only) ......................................................................8
Pitch Adjustment......................................................................................................................... 10
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  • Page 1: Table Of Contents

    NSTALLATION ANUAL REEDOM WNING OTORIZED ATIO WNING ABLE OF ONTENTS Product Overview .......................... 1 Component Checklist..........................2 Installation ............................. 3 Installation Using an Awning Rail ......................3 Installation Using the Mounting Plates....................5 Bottom Bracket Installation ........................6 Switch Installation......................... 7 Standard Switch and Wiring ........................7 Wiring Using the Relay Module (OEM Installations Only) ..............8 Pitch Adjustment.........................
  • Page 2 ROPRIETARY TATEMENT The Freedom 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: Product Overview

    Each unit is equipped with lateral support arms. No vertical arms interfere with coach sidewalls, custom graphics or equipment that may be mounted on the sidewalls. Freedom Awning Specifications: • Fully retractable and self storing;...
  • Page 4: Component Checklist

    Installation Manual Carefree of Colorado REEDOM W XTERNAL OTOR OMPONENT HECKLIST WN ER RE ED AN UA ATI O IND OW WN ING WN ING Free Pati o Free Win dow ings Spec oper ial Note ating : This ufac...
  • Page 5: Installation

    Prior to mounting the awning: FIII038 Two mounting methods are available for the Freedom awning. The awning may be mounted using an awning rail. When this is not practical, the awning may be mounted using a set of mounting brackets (refer to page 5).
  • Page 6 Installation Manual Carefree of Colorado REEDOM W XTERNAL OTOR Hook the mounting rail into the awning rail and roll down. Adjust the position of the awning horizontally as required. It may be necessary to lightly lift the awning so that it will slide in the awning rail.
  • Page 7: Installation Using The Mounting Plates

    Carefree of Colorado Installation Manual REEDOM W XTERNAL OTOR NSTALLATION SING THE OUNTING LATES Determine the optimum positioning of the awning. • The centerline of the awning fabric is offset from the centerline of the awning assembly. To align the center of the fabric, use the backplate of the awning assembly for measurements.
  • Page 8: Bottom Bracket Installation

    Installation Manual Carefree of Colorado REEDOM W XTERNAL OTOR For motorized awnings only: • Using the awning back plate, measure the location where the motor wires exit the awning case. • Transfer the measurement to the coach wall using the mounting plates as reference.
  • Page 9: Switch Installation

    Carefree of Colorado Installation Manual REEDOM W XTERNAL OTOR WITCH NSTALLATION TANDARD WITCH AND IRING Determine the location of the switch. • There is approximately 8’ of wire from the point of entry. • Location should provide the operator a view of the awning during operation.
  • Page 10: Wiring Using The Relay Module (Oem Installations Only)

    Installation Manual Carefree of Colorado REEDOM W XTERNAL OTOR (OEM I IRING SING THE ELAY ODULE NSTALLATIONS The relay module is used only with selected OEM installations. CAUTION LWAYS DISCONNECT THE VEHICLE BATTERY AND ELECTRICAL SOURCES BEFORE WORKING WITH THE...
  • Page 11 Carefree of Colorado Installation Manual REEDOM W XTERNAL OTOR Relay Installer Furnished Installer Furnished Module Switch Rear V iew of Connectors Show n Switch SPDT Center OFF SPDT Center OFF Gray Gray Gray Retract Retract Yellow Brown Yellow Common Common...
  • Page 12: Pitch Adjustment

    Installation Manual Carefree of Colorado REEDOM W XTERNAL OTOR ITCH DJUSTMENT The Freedom series of awnings provides minor pitch adjustment. This adjustment is for fine-tuning the installation to align the lead rail with the case. CAUTION HEN THE PITCH OF THE AWNING IS ADJUSTED...

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