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Read this manual before installing 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.
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Product Overview .......................................................................................................................... 1
Component Checklist.............................................................................................................................. 2
Installation ..................................................................................................................................... 3
Attaching the Mounting Plates ................................................................................................................ 3
Mounting the Awning ...................................................................................................................... 4
Installation Using an Awning Rail ........................................................................................................... 4
Manual Crank Handle Storage Clips ...................................................................................................... 5
Switch Installation (motorized awnings only) ............................................................................. 6
Optional LED Lighting ................................................................................................................... 7
Switch Installation ................................................................................................................................... 7
Pitch Adjustment ........................................................................................................................... 8
Manual Override (motorized versions only) ................................................................................ 8
Setting the Motor Limits ............................................................................................................... 9
Adjusting the OUT Limit Switch ...................................................................................................... 9
Adjusting the IN Limit Switch .......................................................................................................... 9
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Page 1: Table Of Contents
NSTALLATION ANUAL WMNL A REEDOM WNING ATERAL WNING Read this manual before installing 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. ABLE OF ONTENTS Product Overview .......................... -
Page 2: Proprietary Statement
ROPRIETARY TATEMENT The Freedom WMNL 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
Installation Manual WMNL Carefree REEDOM RODUCT VERVIEW The Freedom Awnings are state of the art lateral arm awnings. When retracted, the housing provides protection against the elements while the streamlined styling blends in with the coach sidewall. The full tension canopy fabric allows the awning to be partially or fully extended for best shade coverage. -
Page 4: Component Checklist
WMNL Installation Manual REEDOM Carefree of Colorado OMPONENT HECKLIST WM003b I ESCRIPTION Awning Assembly Mounting Plate 12cm [4 3/4"] Screw, Lag #14 x 1 1/2" Carriage Screw M6-1 x 50mm Fender Washer Nut, Nylock ... -
Page 5: Installation
Installation Manual WMNL Carefree REEDOM NSTALLATION Two standard methods are available to mount the Freedom awning. The awning may be mounted using a set of mounting plates that attaches to the vehicle wall (refer to page 3) If using adaptor brackets, follow the instructions included with bracket kit then proceed with "Mounting the Awning"... -
Page 6: Mounting The Awning
WMNL Installation Manual REEDOM Carefree of Colorado Mounting the Awning 1. Set the awning into the hooks of the mounting plates. For motorized awnings: Route the motor wires Back Plate through the hole drilled previously while lifting the awning into position. -
Page 7: Manual Crank Handle Storage Clips
Installation Manual WMNL Carefree REEDOM ANUAL RANK ANDLE TORAGE LIPS Two clips are provided to store the manual crank handle. These may be mounted horizontally or vertically. #8 x 1 1/4" Screw Handle Clip CH001 The clips are designed so that one side has a smaller diameter to fit the smaller tube of the handle. The other side has a larger diameter to fit the larger tube of the handle. -
Page 8: Switch Installation (Motorized Awnings Only)
WMNL Installation Manual REEDOM Carefree of Colorado WITCH NSTALLATION MOTORIZED AWNINGS ONLY WARNING Shock Hazard. Always disconnect battery or power source before working on or around the electrical system. Determine the location for the switch. There is approximately 180cm [70"] of wire from the awning motor. If the distance to the switch exceeds the furnished wire, the installer must furnish 18 awg wire and butt splice to the motor wires. -
Page 9: Optional Led Lighting
Installation Manual WMNL Carefree REEDOM 8. Restore power and test the switch operation. 9. If the awning operates opposite to the switch plate markings: Shut off power; Reverse motor wires connected to the blue and white connector wires;... -
Page 10: Pitch Adjustment
Carefree of Colorado ITCH DJUSTMENT The pitch for the Freedom WMNL can be adjusted to optimize the installation. NOTICE When the pitch of the awning is adjusted, it is important that the lead rail is parallel to the awning housing. -
Page 11: Setting The Motor Limits
Installation Manual WMNL Carefree REEDOM ETTING THE OTOR IMITS The motor limit switches are preset at the factory for best operation of the awning. The “ ” limit switch is “OUT” used to stop the motor when the 4mm Hex awning is fully extended.
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