Carefree of Colorado
Installation
Manual
F
REEDOM W
/
E
XTERNAL
M
OTOR
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I
NSTALLATION
CAUTION
W
HEN OPENING THE AWNING IT IS POSSIBLE TO OVER EXTEND THE CANOPY BY
HOLDING THE EXTEND BUTTON AFTER THE AWNING IS OPEN
.
T
HIS CAUSES THE
FABRIC TO ROLL THE WRONG DIRECTION ON THE ROLLER TUBE
.
T
HE AWNING WILL
NOT OPERATE CORRECTLY
.
I
F THIS HAPPENS
,
HOLD THE SWITCH IN THE RETRACT
POSITION UNTIL THE FABRIC ROLLS ON THE TUBE AS SHOWN
.
Prior to mounting the awning:
Two mounting methods are available for the Freedom awning. The awning may be mounted using an awning rail.
When this is not practical, the awning may be mounted using a set of mounting brackets (refer to page 5).
•
Review both mounting methods to determine the best mounting method for the particular application. The
awning rail must be attached to structural components for stability. The awning rail can be mounted to a blind
surface while the mounting brackets require access to the inside of the mounting surface.
•
If there is an awning rail installed, check that the awning rail runs the full length of the awning. The
awning rail must be extremely straight to accommodate the awning mount. If a full length awning rail is
installed, skip 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.
I
NSTALLATION
U
SING AN
A
WNING
R
AIL
1. Determine the optimum positioning of the awning.
•
The centerline of the awning fabric is offset from the centerline of the awning assembly. To align
the center of the fabric, use the backplate of the awning assembly for measurements.
•
When installed, the bottom of the awning case is 5 1/4” from the centerline of the awning rail. The
rail must be mounted a minimum of 7” above openings to avoid interference.
•
Measure rail position so that the awning is mounted parallel to the ground.
NOTE: Two styles of awning rail are available. When mounting the
rail, the slot must be pointed down.
2.
Mark the centerline position with a chalk line.
3.
Coat the back of the rail with silicone sealant or putty tape.
4. Align the awning rail onto the wall and secure with #10 x 3/4 screws.
Use all the attach holes and ensure that the rail is securely mounted to
the structural frame.
5.
Lightly spray the inside track of the awning rail with a silicone lubricant.
6.
Using a minimum of two people, lift the awning up and tilt as shown.
Mounting
Rail
Awning
Rail
Mariner002
5 1/4"
(ref)
7"
(ref)
Figure 4. Mount Using Awning Rail.
FIII038
Fabric Must Roll on
the Tube from the
Underside
Standard
Inverted
FIII029
Figure 3. Awning Rail Styles.
