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M
IRAGE
S
M
ETTING THE
OTOR
The motor limit switches are preset at the factory for best operation of the awning. The "
used to stop the motor when the awning is fully extended. The "
when the awning is fully retracted.
"IN" Limit Switch
"OUT" Limit Switch
The limit switches are located inside the case, near the end cap. It is necessary to extend the awning to
access the switches.
Adjusting the OUT Limit Switch
NOTE: During normal operation, the awning will extend out completely then roll back slightly to
provide tension to the fabric.
1.
Extend the awning out completely.
2.
Confirm that the arms are fully extended. The motor should stop and the fabric should be tight. If the
motor continues to run, the fabric will sag; or, if the motor quits before the arms are extended, it will be
necessary to adjust the "
3.
Using a 4mm Allen wrench turn the "
during extension,
COUNTERCLOCKWISE
NOTE: It is best to make the adjustments in increments of a single turn. 3 full turns of the
screw equals approximately 2" of fabric extension.
4.
Extend and retract the awning several times to confirm that the adjustment is correct.
5.
Repeat steps 3 and 4 as required until the awning extends correctly.
Adjusting the IN Limit Switch
NOTE: The "
" limit switch is not adjusted when the Direct Response system is installed. The system
IN
electronics monitors the motor and shuts the motor off when the awning is fully retracted.
If the IN limit switch is accidentally adjusted, the motor may shut off before the awning is fully
closed. If this occurs, turn the IN adjustment screw clockwise. It is not necessary that the screw
matches the closed position. The Direct Response electronics control the closed position.
For motorized awnings w/ standard electronics:
1. Retract the awning in completely.
2. Confirm that the arms are fully retracted. The motor should stop when the awning is fully retracted. If
the motor continues to run; or, if the motor quits before the arms are fully retracted, it will be necessary
to adjust the "
" limit switch.
IN
3. Using a 4mm Allen wrench turn the "
retraction, counter clockwise reduces the time the motor runs.
NOTE: It is best to make the adjustments in increments of a single turn. 3 full turns of the
screw equals approximately 2" of fabric extension.
4. Extend and retract the awning several times to confirm that the adjustment is correct.
5. Repeat steps 3 and 4 as required until the awning retracts correctly.
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Service Manual
L
IMITS
LH Motor
Configuration
Figure 4. Motor Limit Switches.
" limit switch.
OUT
" limit switch. C
OUT
reduces the time the motor runs.
" limit switch. Clockwise increase time the motor runs during
IN
" limit switch is used to stop the motor
IN
"OUT" Limit Switch
"IN" Limit Switch
RH Motor
Configuration
increases time the motor runs
LOCKWISE
Carefree of Colorado
" limit switch is
OUT
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