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ABLE OF
ONTENTS
Product Overview .......................................................................................................................... 1
Apex Patio Awning Specifications ..................................................................................................1
Component Checklist..............................................................................................................................2
Installation – Mechanical .............................................................................................................. 4
Required Pre-Installation Parameters.....................................................................................................4
Mounting Plate Layout and Installation...................................................................................................4
Mounting the Awning Unit.......................................................................................................................5
Installation – Electrical.................................................................................................................. 6
Component Installation – Single Awning ................................................................................................7
Switch Installation...........................................................................................................................7
Control Box Installation ..................................................................................................................7
Component Installation – Multiple Awnings ............................................................................................8
Touch Pad Installation....................................................................................................................8
Control Box Installation ..................................................................................................................8
Ignition Lockout Sensor Installation (Optional) .......................................................................................9
Installing the RR24 RF Remote Receiver (All Configurations) .............................................................10
Programming the RR24 for the Remote .......................................................................................10
Wiring Diagram – Single Awning ..........................................................................................................11
Wiring Diagram – Dual Awnings ...........................................................................................................12
Wiring Diagram – 4 Awnings ................................................................................................................14
Standard System Adjustments .................................................................................................. 16
Adjusting the Pitch ................................................................................................................................16
Setting the Motor Limits ........................................................................................................................17
Adjusting the OUT Limit Switch ....................................................................................................17
Adjusting the IN Limit Switch ........................................................................................................17
052522-002
I
NSTALLATION
with Direct Response Electronics
Printed in USA
M
ANUAL
APEX
May, 2006
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Summary of Contents for Carefree of Colorado Apex
- Page 1 ANUAL APEX with Direct Response Electronics ABLE OF ONTENTS Product Overview .......................... 1 Apex Patio Awning Specifications ....................1 Component Checklist..........................2 Installation – Mechanical ......................4 Required Pre-Installation Parameters.....................4 Mounting Plate Layout and Installation....................4 Mounting the Awning Unit........................5 Installation – Electrical........................6 Component Installation –...
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Page 2: Proprietary Statement
ROPRIETARY TATEMENT The Apex 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: Apex Patio Awning Specifications
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. Each unit is equipped with Apex lateral support arms that are the strongest available on the market. No vertical arms interfere with coach sidewalls or equipment that may be mounted on the roof. - Page 4 APEX Installation Manual Carefree of Colorado OMPONENT HECKLIST Single Awning Electronics Dual Awning Electronics Dual Awning Electronics RTA032 052522-002 Table of Contents...
- Page 5 Carefree of Colorado Installation Manual APEX ESCRIPTION Apex Awning Assembly Mounting Bracket Screw, Rolock, Thread Cutting 3/8 x 1 1/2 Screw, Lag 1/4 x 1 1/2 Screw, Hex Head M8 x 55mm Threaded Plate Hex Key 7mm x 133mm Control Box...
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Page 6: Mounting Plate Layout And Installation
Installation Manual Carefree of Colorado – M NSTALLATION ECHANICAL The following instructions are for the physical installation of one Apex awning. Repeat the instructions for each awning to be installed. EQUIRED NSTALLATION ARAMETERS Prior to installing the awning system, the installer must determine the layout of the system and provide specific construction elements to successfully assemble the awning components. - Page 7 Carefree of Colorado Installation Manual APEX Determine the location of the awning mounts: Mounting area must be flat and clear of obstacles, The awnings have appreciable weight; the mounting screws fasten into the structure. MUST (refer to Figure 3) Position the mounting plates on the coach roof. Horizontally position the plates using the dimension in the chart.
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Page 8: Installation
APEX Installation Manual Carefree of Colorado – E NSTALLATION LECTRICAL WARNING LWAYS DISCONNECT THE VEHICLE BATTERY AND ELECTRICAL SOURCES BEFORE WORKING WITH ELECTRICAL WIRING AND COMPONENTS IMPORTANT NOTICES: • Failure to follow the wiring instructions in this publication may void the warranty. -
Page 9: Switch Installation
Carefree of Colorado Installation Manual APEX – S OMPONENT NSTALLATION INGLE WNING Switch Installation 1. At the switch location, cut a rectangular hole 4” x 3 Switch Cable to Control Box 3/4”. The mounting box is able to clamp to Latch Tab thicknesses from 1/4”... -
Page 10: Touch Pad Installation
APEX Installation Manual Carefree of Colorado – M OMPONENT NSTALLATION ULTIPLE WNINGS Touch Pad Installation Touch Pad 1. Locate the mounting location of the touch pad. Bridge touch pad requires a flat area approximately 3 1/2" wide by 4 1/2" tall. Drill a 1/4" hole in the center of the touch RJ11 Cable pad location. -
Page 11: Ignition Lockout Sensor Installation (Optional )
Carefree of Colorado Installation Manual APEX 3. Route a 2-conductor 14AWG NM wire w/ ground from the AC power source to the box. It is recommended that the installer provide a dedicated AC circuit that is protected by an appropriate sized fuse/circuit breaker. -
Page 12: Operational Notes
APEX Installation Manual Carefree of Colorado RR24 RF R NSTALLING THE EMOTE ECEIVER ONFIGURATIONS Determine the location of the optional RF receiver (RR24): 1.1 Do not mount the RR24 unit near heat producing 4 3/16” elements such as LP appliances or engine exhaust components. -
Page 13: Wiring Diagram
Carefree of Colorado Installation Manual APEX – S IRING IAGRAM INGLE WNING Ignition Switched RR24 RF +12VDC Receiver Ignition 12VDC RR24 Lockout Key FOB Ground Sensor (1) Red (Optional) (1) Black (1) White (2) White (2) Black (1) Green (2) Green... - Page 14 APEX Installation Manual Carefree of Colorado – D IRING IAGRAM WNINGS Ignition Switched RR24 RF +12VDC Receiver Awning #1 12VDC Ignition RR24 Ground Sensor Lockout Sensor 3 Conductor 14AWG NM Wire w/ Gnd (Optional) Remote Awning #2 Sensor Touch Pad...
- Page 15 Carefree of Colorado Installation 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) Red; Motor Black goes to Pin (1) Black For RH Motor Configurations: Motor Red goes to Pin (1) Black;...
- Page 16 APEX Installation Manual Carefree of Colorado – 4 A IRING IAGRAM WNINGS Ignition Switched RR24 RF +12VDC Receiver Awning #1 12VDC Ignition RR24 Ground Sensor Lockout Sensor 3 Conductor 14AWG NM Wire w/ Gnd (Optional) Remote Awning #2 Sensor Touch Pad...
- Page 17 Carefree of Colorado Installation 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) Red; Motor Black goes to Pin (1) Black For RH Motor Configurations: Motor Red goes to Pin (1) Black;...
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Page 18: Adjusting The Pitch
APEX Installation Manual Carefree of Colorado TANDARD YSTEM DJUSTMENTS 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 19: Adjusting The Out Limit Switch
Carefree of Colorado Installation Manual APEX 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 20 APEX Installation Manual Carefree of Colorado NOTES: 052522-002 Table of Contents...
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