Carefree Compass 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
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Specifications ................................................................................................................................ 1
Canopy Replacement .................................................................................................................... 2
Motor and/or Gear Replacement .................................................................................................. 4
For Awnings Fully or Partially Extended .............................................................................................
For Awnings Fully Retracted ...............................................................................................................
Replacing the Gas Shock ............................................................................................................. 8
Pitch Adjust Assembly and Parts Replacement ....................................................................... 10
Replacing the Pitch Adjustment Pins ....................................................................................................
Replacing the Arm Rollers or Pitch Adjust Assembly ...........................................................................
Wiring Diagram ............................................................................................................................ 11
Standard Maintenance ................................................................................................................ 12
Fabric Care ...........................................................................................................................................
Arm Care ..............................................................................................................................................
Emergency Override .............................................................................................................................
Part Number Listing .................................................................................................................... 14
Part Number/Serial Number Location ...................................................................................................
Illustrated Parts List ..............................................................................................................................
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  • Page 1: Table Of Contents

    ERV I CE AN UAL OM PASS 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.
  • Page 2: Safety Information

    Carefree of Colorado. Every effort has been made to ensure that the information presented in the document is accurate and complete. However, Carefree of Colorado assumes no liability for errors or for any damages that result from the use of this document.
  • Page 3: Specifications

    Carefree of Colorado Service Manual OMPASS PECI FI CAT I ON S The adjustable pitch Compass provides motorized awning comfort with Carefree's standards for looks, strength and dependability with a successful blend of style, quality and economy. The variable pitch offers 6 settings from flat (3˚) to steep (16˚).
  • Page 4: Canopy Replacement

    Carefree of Colorado Service Manual OMPASS AN OPY EPLACEM EN T Clip Wires Close to Canopy Idler Motor Detail Align Fabric Slot with Retaining Screw Idler Head Cutout and Washer Harness Place Block Grommet Retaining Screw Between Arm Arm Stops...
  • Page 5 Carefree of Colorado Service Manual OMPASS 12. Slide the new canopy into the roller tube and awning rail and center in the roller tube. 13. Secure the fabric to the roller tube with the retaining screws removed previously. Screws are placed under the valance and through the reinforcements on the canopy.
  • Page 6: Motor And/Or Gear Replacement

    Carefree of Colorado Service Manual OMPASS OTOR AN D EPLACEM EN T CAU T I ON 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 OMPASS Press In Retaining Clip Rear Cover Motor Frame Gear Assy Motor Assy Motor Mount Access Screws (x3) Cover Front Cover Groove Clip Alt018 10. Attach the new gear box and motor to the frame using the three (3) motor mount screws removed previously.
  • Page 8: For Awnings Fully Retracted

    Carefree of Colorado Service Manual OMPASS For Aw nings Fully Re t ra c t e d Front Cover Press on both sides of the rear cover to Retaining Clip release front cover Access Cover Drill off the rolled rivet head,...
  • Page 9 Carefree of Colorado Service Manual OMPASS Press In Retaining Clip Rear Cover Motor Frame Gear Assy Motor Assy Motor Mount Access Screws (x3) Cover Front Cover Groove Clip Alt018 14. Attach the gear box and motor to the frame using the three (3) motor mount screws removed previously.
  • Page 10: Replacing The Gas Shock

    Carefree of Colorado Service Manual OMPASS EPLACI N G T H E H OCK CAUTION The gas shock has approximately 105 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 OMPASS 12. Attach the roller tube to the arm: Retaining Clip 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

    Carefree of Colorado Service Manual OMPASS I TCH DJ U ST SSEM BLY AN D ART S EPLACEM EN T This procedure describes the steps to replace the pitch adjust assembly, pitch adjustment pins and the arm rollers. The procedures are the same for the RH and LH arms.
  • Page 13: Wiring Diagram

    Carefree of Colorado Service Manual OMPASS I RI N G I AGRAM S – S T AN DARD I N GLE WI T CH To +12VDC BLACK To Ground BLUE RED Motor Wire RED Motor Wire WHITE WHITE BLACK Motor Wire...
  • Page 14: Standard Maintenance

    Service Manual OMPASS TAN DARD AI N T EN AN CE 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 15: Emergency Override

    Carefree of Colorado Service Manual OMPASS M ERGEN CY V ERRI DE 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 16: Part Number Listing

    Carefree Sn : 1234567890 Pn : 123456789X Dt : 1234 or go to www.e-carefree.com/sn Roller tube part and serial numbers are located on the roller tube. Carefree Sn : 1234567890 Pn : 123456789X Dt : 1234 or go to www.e-carefree.com/sn...
  • Page 17 Carefree of Colorado Service Manual OMPASS Item Part Number Description Notes R001988-XXX Arm Assy, Motor Side, RH R001986-XXX Arm Assy, Motor Side, RH with Speaker R001989-XXX Arm Assy, Idler Side, LH R001987-XXX Arm Assy, Idler Side, LH with Speaker R001826...
  • Page 18 Carefree of Colorado Service Manual OMPASS BT 1 2 W I RELESS WN I N G ON T ROL Y ST EM OM PON EN T S AN D I T S The following kits and components are available for the BT12 Wireless Awning Control System...
  • Page 19 Carefree of Colorado Service Manual OMPASS NOTES: 070035-301...

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