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Carefree ALTITUDE Service Manual

Motorized variable pitch patio awning
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Read this manual before servicing 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.
For LED replacement parts and service procedures refer to 052584-301 "LED Service Manual for
Vertical Arms" available on-line at
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Specifications ................................................................................................................................ 1
Canopy Replacement .................................................................................................................... 2
Motor and/or Gear Replacement .................................................................................................. 4
For Awnings Fully or Partially Extended ............................................................................................... 4
For Awnings Fully Retracted ................................................................................................................ 6
Replacing the Gas Shock ............................................................................................................. 8
Pitch Adjust Assembly and Parts Replacement ....................................................................... 10
Wiring Diagrams .......................................................................................................................... 12
Standard - Single Switch ................................................................................................................... 12
BT12 Wireless Awning Control System .............................................................................................. 12
Standard Maintenance ................................................................................................................ 13
Fabric Care ........................................................................................................................................ 13
Arm Care ........................................................................................................................................... 13
Emergency Override .......................................................................................................................... 14
Part Number Listing .................................................................................................................... 15
Part Number/Serial Number Location ................................................................................................ 15
Illustrated Parts List ........................................................................................................................... 15
BT12 Wireless Awning Control System Components and Kits ........................................................... 17
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  • Page 1: Table Of Contents

    ERVICE ANUAL LTITUDE OWER ITCH OTORIZED ARIABLE ITCH ATIO WNING Read this manual before servicing 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. For LED replacement parts and service procedures refer to 052584-301 “LED Service Manual for Vertical Arms”...
  • Page 2 However, Carefree of Colorado assumes no liability for errors or for any damages that result from the use of this document. The information contained in this manual pertains to the current configuration of the models listed on the title page.

  • Page 3: Specifications

    LTITUDE OWER ITCH PECIFICATIONS The Altitude Power Pitch provides motorized awning comfort with Carefree's standards for looks, strength and dependability with a successful blend of style, quality and economy. The powered pitch adjustment offers continuous settings from flat (3˚) to steep (16˚).

  • Page 4: Canopy Replacement

    Service Manual Carefree of Colorado LTITUDE OWER ITCH ANOPY EPLACEMENT 1. Remove the canopy retaining screws in the awning rail. 2. Partially extend the awning. 3. Place stop blocks between the arm rollers and arm stops on both arms. Blocks should be 5"-6" in length.
  • Page 5 Carefree of Colorado Service Manual LTITUDE OWER ITCH 12. Slide the new canopy into the roller tube and awning rail and center in the roller tube. 13. On one side of the canopy, secure the fabric to the roller tube with a retaining screw and washer removed previously.

  • Page 6: Motor And/Or Gear Replacement

    Service Manual Carefree of Colorado LTITUDE OWER ITCH OTOR AND EPLACEMENT CAUTION The arms are under tension from the gas shocks. When the motor is removed the roller tube will be able to free spin and both arms will extend from the gas shock tension. It will be necessary to have at least one other person holding the roller tube and idler arm.
  • Page 7 Carefree of Colorado Service Manual LTITUDE OWER ITCH 10. Attach the new gear box and motor to the frame using the three (3) motor mount screws removed previously. 11. Snap the rear cover onto the motor frame. 12. Align the roller tube and insert the shaft into the head. It may be necessary to rotate the roller tube to align the flats of the shaft with the opening.

  • Page 8: For Awnings Fully Retracted

    Service Manual Carefree of Colorado LTITUDE OWER ITCH WNINGS ULLY ETRACTED 1. Disconnect power to the awning. 2. Remove the front cover on the motor side. To remove: Press in on both sides of the rear cover in the area shown.
  • Page 9 Carefree of Colorado Service Manual LTITUDE OWER ITCH 14. Attach the gear box and motor to the frame using the three (3) motor mount screws removed previously. 15. Snap the rear cover onto the motor frame. 16. Align the roller tube and insert the shaft into the head. It may be necessary to rotate the roller tube to align the flats of the shaft with the opening.

  • Page 10: Replacing The Gas Shock

    Service Manual Carefree of Colorado LTITUDE OWER ITCH EPLACING THE HOCK CAUTION The gas shock has approximately 150 lbs. of pressure in the closed position. A pressurized shock can open rapidly when removed or released and cause personal injury and property damage.
  • Page 11 Carefree of Colorado Service Manual LTITUDE OWER ITCH 12. Attach the roller tube to the arm: For Motor Side: 12.1. On the RH (motor) arm, press the roller tube shaft into hole in the motor head. It may be necessary to twist the roller tube to align the flats on the roller tube shaft with the flats in the motor head bearing.

  • Page 12: Pitch Adjust Assembly And Parts Replacement

    Service Manual Carefree of Colorado LTITUDE OWER ITCH OWER ITCH DJUST SSEMBLY AND ARTS EPLACEMENT This procedure describes the steps to replace the power pitch adjust assembly and the arm rollers. The procedures are the same for the RH and LH arms.
  • Page 13 Carefree of Colorado Service Manual LTITUDE OWER ITCH 9. Have one person support the arm and roller tube. 10. Simultaneously slide the power pitch adjust assembly out of the arm channel and the bottom of the rear channel. NOTE: The power pitch adjust assembly is not rigid and should be supported during removal to maintain the alignment of the drive screw.

  • Page 14: Wiring Diagrams

    Service Manual Carefree of Colorado LTITUDE OWER ITCH IRING IAGRAMS – S TANDARD INGLE WITCH ONNECTOR LH C RH C OLOR ONNECTOR RIENTATION ONNECTOR RIENTATION RED→ +12VDC +12VDC WHITE→ (motor wire) BLACK (motor wire) BLUE→ BLACK (motor wire) (motor wire) BLACK→...

  • Page 15: Standard Maintenance

    Service Manual LTITUDE OWER ITCH 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 16: Emergency Override

    Service Manual Carefree of Colorado LTITUDE OWER ITCH MERGENCY VERRIDE If power to the vehicle is not available, the awning can be safely retracted by jumping the motor using a 10V-14V power source such as a cordless drill battery or car battery.

  • Page 17: Part Number Listing

    Carefree of Colorado Service Manual LTITUDE OWER ITCH UMBER ISTING UMBER ERIAL UMBER OCATION LLUSTRATED ARTS 070026-303...
  • Page 18 Service Manual Carefree of Colorado LTITUDE OWER ITCH Item Part Number Description Notes R002050BLK Alt Pwr Ptch, Arm Assy, Motor Side, RH Black R002050WHT Alt Pwr Ptch, Arm Assy, Motor Side, RH White R002051BLK Alt Pwr Ptch, Arm Assy, Idler Side, LH...

  • Page 19: Bt12 Wireless Awning Control System Components And Kits

    Carefree of Colorado Service Manual LTITUDE OWER ITCH BT12 W IRELESS WNING ONTROL YSTEM OMPONENTS AND The following kits and components are available for the BT12 Wireless Awning Control System Kit Number Included Components VAILABLE FTERMARKET PGRADE R001911 Included SR0115...
  • Page 20 Service Manual Carefree of Colorado LTITUDE OWER ITCH NOTES: 070026-303...

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