Carefree of Colorado Eclipse Service Manual

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Product Overview .........................................................................................................................................1

Canopy Replacement ...................................................................................................................................2

For Universal Eclipse..............................................................................................................................2

For Eclipse XL ........................................................................................................................................4

Installing the Alumaguard Tractioners ....................................................................................................6

Motor Replacement.......................................................................................................................................7

Replacing the Motor – Awning Extended................................................................................................7

Replacing the Motor – Awning Closed....................................................................................................9

Idler/Spring Replacement...........................................................................................................................11

Removing the Spring ............................................................................................................................11

Installing the Spring ..............................................................................................................................11

Replacing the Gas Shock...........................................................................................................................12

Diagnostics..................................................................................................................................................12

Standard Electrical................................................................................................................................14

Auto Retract Systems ...........................................................................................................................17

Common Test Procedures....................................................................................................................19

Wiring Diagram – Single Switch ...........................................................................................................21

Wiring Diagram – Multiple Switch .........................................................................................................22

Wiring Diagram – WindSmart ...............................................................................................................23

Wiring Diagram – Direct Response ......................................................................................................24

Standard Service Procedures....................................................................................................................25

Programming the RR24 for the Remote ...............................................................................................25

Key FOB Battery ..........................................................................................................................25

Battery Replacement ............................................................................................................................26

Charging the Battery ....................................................................................................................26

Standard Maintenance................................................................................................................................27

Fabric Care ...........................................................................................................................................27

Arm Care ..............................................................................................................................................27

Motor Maintenance ...............................................................................................................................27

Part Number Listing....................................................................................................................................28

Part Number/Serial Number Location...................................................................................................28

Arms Part Number Configuration..........................................................................................................28

Roller Part Number Configuration.........................................................................................................29

Eclipse Illustrated Parts List..................................................................................................................30

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HIS PUBLICATION COVERS THE FOLLOWING MODELS

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Universal Eclipse

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Eclipse XL

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Universal Eclipse w/ Battery

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Eclipse w/ Windsmart Electronics

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Eclipse w/ Direct Response Electronics

model are labeled appropriately.

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May, 2006

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Page 1 • Universal Eclipse w/ Battery • Eclipse w/ Windsmart Electronics • Eclipse w/ Direct Response Electronics This information applies to all models listed. Details and procedures unique to a specific model are labeled appropriately. ABLE OF ONTENTS Product Overview ............................1 Canopy Replacement ...........................2...
Page 2: Safety Information
ROPRIETARY TATEMENT The Eclipse Patio 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
The pitch can be left in any position and the Eclipse will roll up completely! When the awning is rolled back out, it rolls out to the pitch setting previously set.
Page 4: Canopy Replacement
1-Piece Fabric 2-Piece Fabric Detail E0052 Figure 1. Canopy Replacement - Universal Eclipse. 1. Remove the canopy retaining screws in the awning rail. 2. Extend the awning out completely. 3. Set the awning to the maximum pitch. 4. Remove the screws that attach the end caps to the roll bar and save.
Page 5 Carefree of Colorado Service Manual CLIPSE 10. Slide the fabric out of the awning rail. 11. Clean and deburr the roll bar slots and awning rail/Alumaguard/Uniguard as required. If not previously done, spread open the awning rail track to facilitate inserting the new fabric.
Page 6 2-Piece Fabric Detail E0052a Figure 3. Canopy Replacement - Eclipse XL. 1. Remove the canopy retaining screws in the awning rail. 2. Follow the instructions for "Removing the Spring" on page 11. 3. Remove the screws that attach the motor head end cap to the roll bar and save.
Page 7 Carefree of Colorado Service Manual CLIPSE 8. Slide the fabric out of the awning rail/Alumaguard/Uniguard. 9. Clean and deburr the roll bar slots and awning rail/Alumaguard/Uniguard as required. If not previously done, spread open the awning rail track to facilitate inserting the new fabric.
Page 8 Service Manual Carefree of Colorado CLIPSE 25. Secure the canopy using one, #6 x 3/8" hex head screw at both sides of the awning. 1" 1" Awning Rail Polyrod Awning Rail Polyrod Awning Rail Soft Connect #6 x 3/8 #6 x 3/8...
Page 9: Motor Replacement
LWAYS DISCONNECT THE BATTERY OR POWER SOURCE BEFORE WORKING WITH ANY ELECTRICAL COMPONENTS Two methods are used for replacing the Eclipse motor. 1) Replacing the motor if the awning is fully or partially extended and 2) Replacing the motor if the awning is fully closed.
Page 10 Service Manual Carefree of Colorado CLIPSE 7. Disconnect the motor and cable wires from inside the rear cover. Carefully note the location of each wire. 8. Remove the rear cover by removing the one (1) large screw from the back of the motor head. Save cover and screw.
Page 11 Carefree of Colorado Service Manual CLIPSE – A EPLACING THE OTOR WNING LOSED This procedure will require replacing the front and rear motor covers in addition to the motor assembly. Rear Cover Motor Attach (ref) Bolts & Nuts Motor Head...
Page 12 Service Manual Carefree of Colorado CLIPSE 7. Remove the two square drive screws attaching the end cap to the roll bar and separate the roll bar and end cap. It will be necessary to hold the roll bar and motor arm. Allow the arm to extend out.
Page 13: Spring Replacement
Carefree of Colorado Service Manual CLIPSE DLER PRING EPLACEMENT This procedure applies to the XL Model only. The idler incorporates a roll bar spring to supplement the closing power of the motor. In the closed position, the spring has no winds; the winds increase as the awning extends.
Page 14: Replacing The Gas Shock
Service Manual Carefree of Colorado CLIPSE EPLACING THE HOCK CAUTION HE GAS SHOCK HAS APPROXIMATELY LBS OF PRESSURE IN THE CLOSED POSITION PRESSURIZED SHOCK CAN OPEN RAPIDLY WHEN REMOVED OR RELEASED AND CAUSE PERSONAL INJURY AND PROPERTY DAMAGE 1. Open the awning.
Page 15 Carefree of Colorado Service Manual CLIPSE IAGNOSTICS The following procedures are intended to aid the service technician to logically resolve operational issues with the mechanical and standard electronics installations. Common Operational Items The following items are operational items that may come up as questions during normal operation. These are also given in the operator's manual.
Page 16 Service Manual Carefree of Colorado CLIPSE TANDARD LECTRICAL The following procedures are intended to aid the service technician to logically resolve operational issues with the mechanical and standard electronics installations. In the charts below, YES is a positive response to the test; NO is a negative response.
Page 17 Carefree of Colorado Service Manual CLIPSE D02 ( CONT Test Switch Function – Single Switch Installation (this test requires a continuity tester) The Patio Switch used in the Single Switch Installation is a center on that is internally cross-wired that shorts in the center position to provide dynamic braking for the motor to prevent "drift"...
Page 18 Service Manual Carefree of Colorado CLIPSE XTEND OR XTEND OMPLETELY Visually confirm motor is working when control switch is pressed. Go to test B Go to test D02 – Awning Does Not Extend and/or Retract – page Error! Bookmark not defined..
Page 19: Auto Retract
Carefree of Colorado Service Manual CLIPSE ETRACT YSTEMS The following procedures are intended to aid the service technician to logically resolve operational issues with the auto-retract installation. Refer to the appropriate wiring diagram for the system being tested: In the charts below, YES is a positive response to the test; NO is a negative response.
Page 20 Service Manual Carefree of Colorado CLIPSE WNING ETRACT URING INDY ONDITIONS MART NOTE: The mode switch must be set to Auto-Retract ON Confirm that the retract function works using the P switch Function works using the switch; go ATIO to test B Function does not work with switch;...
Page 21: Test Procedures
Carefree of Colorado Service Manual CLIPSE OMMON ROCEDURES These common tests are referred to in the diagnostics procedures. CT01 T ESTING WITCH AND ARNESS Disconnect the switch harness connectors from the control box and remove the plate and switches from the mounting surface.
Page 22 Service Manual Carefree of Colorado CLIPSE CT02 T ESTING THE ONTROL This test has been developed as a bench test of the control box. Test Power Check Fuse Fuse OK; go to step A2 Replace fuse. If the fuse continues...
Page 23 Carefree of Colorado Service Manual CLIPSE NOTES: 052547-301 Table of Contents...
Page 24: Wiring Diagram
Service Manual Carefree of Colorado CLIPSE – S IRING IAGRAM INGLE WITCH Motor Black Front View of Rear View of Carefree of Colorado Switch Panel Switch Panel +12VDC Vehicle Ground Rear View of Connectors Shown NOTE: Motor Wire color from the motor may deviate on some models.
Page 25 9 10 GRAY YELLOW BROWN Eclipse Exterior Switch BLACK Anemometer Awning Motor NOTES: Early versions of the Eclipse Exterior Switch cable may have different wire colors. Current Color Previous Color Jacket Color: Black or White Gray Brown Black1 Additional Wire Colors:...
Page 26: Wiring Diagram - Direct Response
GRAY YELLOW BROWN Eclipse Exterior Switch BLACK Awning Motor Motion Sensor NOTES: Early versions of the Eclipse Exterior Switch cable may have different wire colors. Current Color Previous Color Jacket Color: Black or White Gray Brown Black1 Wire Colors: Gray...
Page 27: Standard Service Procedures
Carefree of Colorado Service Manual CLIPSE TANDARD ERVICE ROCEDURES 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: Battery Replacement
ATTERY EPLACEMENT This procedure only applies to the Universal Eclipse with battery. The Eclipse battery configuration uses one exterior switch and one rechargeable 14.4V NiCd battery pack mounted in the right arm assembly. NOTE: For safety and shipping, new batteries are shipped without a charge. It will be necessary to fully charge the battery before using.
Page 29: Standard Maintenance
Carefree of Colorado Service Manual CLIPSE TANDARD AINTENANCE Maintaining the Carefree Manual Patio 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: Part Number Listing
Example: Part Number: V X J E 5 0 C S TYLE OLOR ONFIGURATION ONTROLS Eclipse Black Universal AM, Battery Powered = All Eclipse Satin 50 = Universal BT = AM, Battery Powered White 51 = Short HW = AM, Interior and Exterior...
Page 31: Number Configuration
Carefree of Colorado Service Manual CLIPSE OLLER UMBER ONFIGURATION Example: Part Number: Q J 1 8 7 9 7 9 TYLE ANOPY OLOR ABRIC OLOR Vinyl Roller Assy 18’ Length Ocean Blue Vinyl Ocean Blue/Cream Weatherguard 12’ VINYL VINYL = Vinyl or Polyweave...
Page 32: Parts List
Service Manual Carefree of Colorado CLIPSE CLIPSE LLUSTRATED ARTS Detail After Market Attach Bracket Standard Utility Roll Bar Roll Bar 7, 8, 9 Detail XL Idler Head Battery Single Switch Electronics Multi-Switch Electronics THIS PART HAS BEEN SUPERSEDED Carefree of Colorado...
Page 33 Carefree of Colorado Service Manual CLIPSE Item Part Number Description Notes 1/2 Set Hardware, Arm Assy, Motorized, RH Standard Contact Carefree 1/2 Set Hardware, Arm Assy, Motorized, RH for Order 1/2 Set Hardware, Arm Assy, Idler, LH Standard Information 1/2 Set Hardware, Arm Assy, Idler, LH...

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