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XTERNAL
M
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Installation
Manual
Carefree of Colorado
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052978-041r1
W
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SING THE
R
ELAY
M
ODULE
(OEM
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NSTALLATIONS
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NLY
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The relay module is used only with selected OEM installations.
CAUTION
A
LWAYS DISCONNECT THE VEHICLE BATTERY AND ELECTRICAL SOURCES BEFORE WORKING WITH THE
ELECTRICAL WIRING
.
NOTE: a) The switch(es) must be momentary on, single pole, double throw, center OFF
(Momentary ON – OFF – Momentary ON).
b) The recommended cable from the switch to the awning should be 2-conductor, 20AWG,
stranded, PVC coated, unshielded wire.
1.
Route a cable for the motor wires from the motor location through the carriage walls to the location of
the switch/relay module.
2.
Butt-splice the motor wires to the installer furnished cable wires. Match the wire colors.
3.
Determine the location of the switch.
•
Location should provide the operator a view of the shade during operation.
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Follow the switch manufacturer’s directions for preparing the switch mount location.
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The relay module must be mounted within 16” or less of the switch location.
4. Separate the wires from the relay module into 3 groups:
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Brown, yellow and gray with spade terminals (primary switch),
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Black and red with spade terminals (power leads),
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Connector bundle with:
Brown, yellow and gray (switch), and Blue and White (motor).
NOTE: The relay 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/Tyco Electronics. Alternately, the
installer may cut off the connector and butt-splice the wires as shown in Detail A of
Figure 10.
5. Measure and cut away any excess cable from the motor and primary switch wires. Terminate the
wires and install in the mating connector as shown below.
4. Run an 18 gauge wire from the power distribution panel (auxiliary battery circuit) or equivalent to the relay
module. The circuit should be protected by a 5 amp fuse (the motor has a maximum 2 amp stall current).
5. Run a wire from chassis ground to the relay module. Suitable ground would be the vehicle chassis or
conductive structure connected to the chassis.
6. Butt-splice the two wires to the power wire leads on the module. Black is ground, red is +12VDC.
7. Restore vehicle power and test the switch operation. Note which direction raises the shade and which
direction lowers the shade.
8. Orient the switch so that pushing the switch up corresponds with raising the shade, pushing the switch
down corresponds with lowering the shade. Install the switch into the mounting surface.
NOTE: If the switch cannot be reoriented, reverse the top and bottom leads to the switch to
reverse awning direction.
9. On the relay module, remove the paper cover on the adhesive foam and press the module onto a flat surface.
