Carefree of Colorado Freedom Awning Installation Manual Download Page 1

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Product Overview.......................................................................................................................... 1

 

Component Checklist..............................................................................................................................2

 

Installation ..................................................................................................................................... 3

 

Installation Using an Awning Rail ...........................................................................................................3

 

Installation Using the Mounting Plates....................................................................................................5

 

Bottom Bracket Installation .....................................................................................................................6

 

Switch Installation......................................................................................................................... 7

 

Standard Switch and Wiring ...................................................................................................................7

 

Wiring Using the Relay Module (OEM Installations Only) ......................................................................8

 

Pitch Adjustment......................................................................................................................... 10

 

 

Summary of Contents for Freedom Awning

Page 1: ...TABLE OF CONTENTS Product Overview 1 Component Checklist 2 Installation 3 Installation Using an Awning Rail 3 Installation Using the Mounting Plates 5 Bottom Bracket Installation 6 Switch Installation...

Page 2: ...bited without prior written approval from Carefree of Colorado SAFETY INFORMATION WARNING A WARNING INDICATES A POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS SITUATION WHICH IF NOT AVOIDED COULD RESULT IN DEATH OR SERIOUS IN...

Page 3: ...ngth aluminum extrusions protected with a polyester paint finish Available Widths 8 9 10 11 12 13 Extension 6 1 6 6 8 LEADING EDGE POSITION ACTUATION AND CONTROL Power Lateral Arm Spring Minimum Tensi...

Page 4: ...Component Checklist ITEM DESCRIPTION QTY NOTE 1 Awning Assembly 1 1 2 Awning Rail 1 HARDWARE KITS application depending on Awning Length see note 2 A B C 2 3 Mounting Plate 1 1 2 1 1 2 4 Mounting Plat...

Page 5: ...to step 6 under Installation Using an Awning Rail Ensure that the awning does not interfere with equipment such as light fixtures exhaust vents openings etc INSTALLATION USING AN AWNING RAIL 1 Determ...

Page 6: ...ted after the awning is secured 10 Route the motor wires through the hole and seal with silicone sealant 11 Rotate the awning down 12 Open the awning NOTE To open the motorized awning momentarily conn...

Page 7: ...that the awning is mounted parallel to the ground Edge of Back Plate Edge of Back Plate Edge of Back Plate Edge of Back Plate Edge of Back Plate Edge of Back Plate Equal Spacing A B B A C C A C C A 8...

Page 8: ...self tapping 6 x 3 8 screws For patio awnings go to Bottom Bracket Installation on page 6 BOTTOM BRACKET INSTALLATION The patio awning is equipped with vertical supports These supports extend from the...

Page 9: ...hole through the mounting surface 3 Route the awning wires through the hole and terminate with spade connectors CAUTION ALWAYS DISCONNECT THE BATTERY AND ELECTRICAL SOURCES BEFORE WORKING WITH THE EL...

Page 10: ...elay module harness is supplied with one connector installed The installer must furnish the mating connector p n 1 480704 and terminals p n 350547 3 for the exterior switch and motor cables Vendor AMP...

Page 11: ...2 1 2 6 4 5 Relay Module Motor 12VDC Black Red Installer Furnished Switch SPDT Center OFF Common Retract Extend Common Retract Extend Gray Brown Yellow Gray Yellow Brown Installer Furnished Switch SPD...

Page 12: ...G HOUSING 1 Open the awning to access the adjustment screw located on the case connector 2 Slightly loosen the arm attach bolt located on the side of the housing 3 Have a second person lift up on the...

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