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Carefree Apex 2 Stage Service Manual

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  • Page 1 Serv vice Ma Manual APEX X 2 St tage With h Direct Respon nse Elec tronics Read d this manu ual before in nstalling or r servicing t this produc ct. Failure to o follow the instr ructions an d safety pre ecautions in n this manu ual can resu...

  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    ABLE OF ONTENTS Product Overview .......................... 1   Apex Patio Awning Specifications ....................... 1  Standard System Adjustments ....................2   Motor Limit Switches..........................2  Adjusting the OUT Limit Switch ......................2  Adjusting the IN Limit Switch ....................... 2  Adjusting the Pitch ..........................3 ...
  • Page 3 ROPRIETA TEMENT e Apex 2-S Stage Patio A Awning is a a product of f Carefree o of Colorado, located in Broomfield, Colorado, SA. The info ormation co ntained in o or disclosed in this docu ument is con nsidered pro...

  • Page 5: Product Overview

    3 feet (it is strongly recommended that service and adjustments be performed by trained technicians). The unique and innovative 110V electronic control system provides Carefree’s Direct Response system with interior touch pad controls for standard extend/retract functions. At the master control panel the auto-retract system can be engaged to automatically retract the awnings in windy conditions with sensitivity, set by the user, to respond to a variety of wind speed conditions.

  • Page 6: Standard System Adjustments

    APEX 2-STAGE Service Manual Carefree of Colorado TANDARD YSTEM DJUSTMENTS OTOR IMIT WITCHES The motor limit switches are preset at the factory for best operation. The “ ” limit switch is used to stop the motor when the awning is fully extended. The “...

  • Page 7: Adjusting The Pitch

    Carefree of Colorado Service Manual APEX 2-STAGE 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. NOTICE During installation or when the pitch of the awning is adjusted, it is important that the lead rail is parallel to the awning housing.

  • Page 8: Programming The Remote Receiver

    APEX 2-STAGE Service Manual Carefree of Colorado ROGRAMMING THE EMOTE ECEIVER Transmitters & receivers operate on a frequency of 433MHz. The transmitter and receiver frequencies must match. 1. Power to the control box must be on. 2. Press and release the “Press to Learn Transmitter” button on the bottom of the receiver box.

  • Page 9: Standard Maintenance

    Carefree of Colorado Service Manual APEX 2-STAGE TANDARD AINTENANCE Maintaining the Carefree APEX 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 10: Canopy Replacement

    APEX 2-STAGE Service Manual Carefree of Colorado ANOPY EPLACEMENT WITH NDPLATES During the following instructions, use the manual override procedure on page 3 to open and close the awning. 1. Disconnect power to the awning. Spring Arms 2. Using the manual override (page 3), open the awning 18"-24".
  • Page 11 Carefree of Colorado Service Manual APEX 2-STAGE ANOPY EPLACEMENT WITH NDPLATES During the following instructions, use the manual override procedure on page 3 to open and close the awning. 4. Disconnect power to the awning. 5. Using the manual override (page 3), open the awning 18"-24".

  • Page 12: Motor Replacement

    PEX 2-STAGE Serv vice Manual Carefree o of Colorado OTOR EPLACE EMENT WITH DPLATES WARN Shoc ck Hazard. Always dis sconnect ba attery or po ower source e before orking on or r around the e electrical system. is procedure...
  • Page 13 Carefree of Colorado Service Manual APEX 2-STAGE 14. Route the new motor wire into the vehicle and attach at the junction box or control box (refer to wiring diagrams on page 22 for the appropriate control system). All wiring must conform to NEC (National Electrical Code) and local codes.
  • Page 14 PEX 2-STAGE Serv vice Manual Carefree o of Colorado OTOR EPLACE EMENT WITH NDPLAT WARN Shoc ck Hazard. Always dis sconnect ba attery or po ower source e before orking on or r around the e electrical system. is procedure...

  • Page 15: Spring Arm Replacement

    Carefree of Colorado Service Manual APEX 2-STAGE PRING EPLACEMENT CAUTION The spring arm is under tension to open. Use extreme care to firmly hold the spring arms during assembly and disassembly to avoid any sudden or unexpected movement by the arm. Serious personal injury and/or property damage can occur.
  • Page 16 APEX 2-STAGE Service Manual Carefree of Colorado 14. Firmly hold the new arm assembly and remove the shipping ties. Allow the arm to slowly open to its maximum extension. Tip: Use a floor or ground cover and place one knuckle and arm half on the ground. Have one person firmly hold the arm half on the ground while the second person carefully opens the other arm half.

  • Page 17: Removing The Awning

    arefree of Co lorado Serv vice Manual X 2-STAGE EMOVIN G THE WNING CAUT e Apex awni ng is extrem mely heavy. Moving an nd/or lifting t the awning quires a mini imum of 3 p eople. The use of a lifti ng device is s strongly re ecommende...

  • Page 18: Diagnostics & Troubleshooting

    1. Each awning has an independent motion sensor. During windy conditions, the awnings may not retract concurrently. 2. If the optional Carefree EL ignition lockout is installed the system will disable the extend function while the vehicle ignition key is in the ON position.

  • Page 19: Diagnostic Tests - Direct Response For Single Awning

    arefree of Co lorado Serv vice Manual X 2-STAGE – D IAGNOSTI ESTS IRECT ESPON NSE FOR INGLE WNING WARN Shoc ck Hazard. Always dis sconnect ba attery or po ower source e before orking on or r around the e electrical system.
  • Page 20 APEX 2-STAGE Service Manual Carefree of Colorado In the charts below, YES is a positive response to the test; NO is a negative response. WNING PERATE Confirm 110VAC power to control box. 1. Shut off power source. Power is present; go to test B 2.
  • Page 21 Carefree of Colorado Service Manual APEX 2-STAGE Test Touch Pad Confirm 110VAC power to control box Power is present; go to test B 1.1 Shut off power source. Check vehicle circuits and fuses. 1.2 Open control box. Repair as required and retest 1.3 Check that 110VAC connections and splices to...

  • Page 22: Diagnostic Tests - Direct Response For Multiple Awnings

    PEX 2-STAGE Serv vice Manual Carefree o of Colorado – D IAGNOSTI ESTS IRECT ESPON NSE FOR ULTIPLE WNING WARN Shoc ck Hazard. Always dis sconnect ba attery or po ower source e before orking on or r around the e electrical system.
  • Page 23 Carefree of Colorado Service Manual APEX 2-STAGE In the charts below, YES is a positive response to the test; NO is a negative response. HE AWNING OPERATE DIFFERENT THAN THE SWITCH MARKINGS The power switch at the touch pad must be on; the LED will be illuminated if power is present.
  • Page 24 APEX 2-STAGE Service Manual Carefree of Colorado WNING PERATE NOTE: The awnings are programmed sequentially (i.e. #1, #2, #3, #4). If power is missing from an awning, the subsequent awnings will not function (i.e. #1 and #2 works, #3 and #4 don't) and the touch-pad LEDs do not illuminate.
  • Page 25 Carefree of Colorado Service Manual APEX 2-STAGE WNING EMOTE ONTROL UTTONS USHED Confirm power is ON at the touch-pad Correct as required Confirm batteries in remote are good. Pressing any Replace as needed button on the remote will illuminate the LED at the top of the remote.

  • Page 26: Electrical

    PEX 2-STAGE Serv vice Manual Carefree o of Colorado LECTRIC PORTANT N NOTICES:  Failure to follow the w wiring instr ructions in t this publica ation may vo oid the mot tor warranty  All wiring must confo orm to NEC...

  • Page 27: Wiring Diagram - Single Awning

    Carefree of Colorado Service Manual APEX 2-STAGE – S IRING IAGRAM INGLE WNING Ignition Switched +12VDC Receiver Awning 12VDC Ignition Ground Sensor Lockout Sensor (Optional) LH Motor Wire Shown See Detail A for RH Motor Splitter Key Pad Remote Key Pad...

  • Page 28: Wiring Diagram - 2-Awnings

    APEX 2-STAGE Service Manual Carefree of Colorado – 2-A IRING IAGRAM WNINGS Receiver Awning #1 Sensor 3 Conductor 14AWG NM Wire w/ Gnd Awning #2 Sensor Key Pad 3 Conductor 14AWG NM Wire w/ Gnd Remote Ignition Switched Key Pad...

  • Page 29: Optional Manual Bypass Switch

    Carefree of Colorado Service Manual APEX 2-STAGE NOTES: Wire Legend Black White Green (Ground) Awning #1 shown as LH Motor, Awning #2 shown as RH Motor For LH Motor Configurations: Motor Red goes to Pin (1); Motor Black goes to Pin (2) For RH Motor Configurations: Motor Red goes to Pin (2);...

  • Page 30: Sensor Replacement For Direct Response

    APEX 2-STAGE Service Manual Carefree of Colorado ENSOR EPLACEMENT FOR IRECT ESPONSE PC Board End Plate Cable Gland Clamping Nut Sensor Lead Rail Cable Connector #10 x 3/4 Screw Mounting Bracket DETAIL DETAIL AP2013 The replacement sensor is furnished with a 25 foot cable. The cable is furnished in case the installed cable has been damaged or compromised.

  • Page 31: Illustrated Parts Listings

    Carefree of Colorado Service Manual APEX 2-STAGE LLUSTRATED ARTS ISTINGS Serial# / Part# Located on the Rear Outside Case on Motor Side ERIAL UMBER OCATION AP2014 WNING OMPONENTS Detail A (Case Endplates used thru 2019) AP2501 070025-301...
  • Page 32 11) or drive adaptor (item 12). 4. Center arm is used on units 18ꞌ and longer. 5. The Top Cover (item 13), Middle Rail (item 23) and Lead Rail (item 24) are special order parts, contact Carefree customer service. 070025-301...

  • Page 33: Electronics Components

    Carefree of Colorado Service Manual APEX 2-STAGE LECTRONICS OMPONENTS Single 2-Awning Power Stop On/Off Awning Control Extend Retract All Awnings Awning 1 Awning 2 Awning 1 Awning 2 High Motion Sensor AP2502 Item Part Number Description Notes R060633-001 Control Box...

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