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M
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Installation
Manual
Carefree of Colorado
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052978-041r1
7.
Hook the mounting rail into the awning rail and roll down.
8.
Adjust the position of the awning horizontally as required. It may be necessary to lightly lift the awning
so that it will slide in the awning rail.
9. Lift the awning upward slightly. On the coach wall, mark the location of where the motor wires exit the
awning case. Measure and drill one 1/4” hole through the outer wall at the mark.
NOTES: Adjust the location as required. Measure to avoid any interior framing, cabinets,
electrical components etc. that could be damaged or interfere with the hole location.
Ensure that the motor cables are accessible after routing in the next step.
This is a preliminary step, the wire and switch installation are completed 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 connect the motor wires to a 9-18VDC
drill battery or car battery. If the motor runs in the reverse direction, reverse the
leads.
13.
(Refer to figure 4)
Drill three (3) 3/16” holes through the back of the case into the mounting surface
and into the structure. Use care to not drill through the inner wall.
Drill Area
Drill Area
Drill Area
Arm Anchor
Arm Anchor
Centered
Between
Arms
Mariner009
Figure 5. Securing the Awning Case.
14. Drill out the 3/16” holes in the awning case to 5/16”. Do not allow the drill to extend into the wall.
CAUTION
T
HE SCREWS MUST BE LOCATED IN THE OPEN AREAS OF THE AWNING CASE AS SHOWN
.
T
HE ARMS CANNOT
CLOSE COMPLETELY IF THE SCREW HEADS ARE UNDERNEATH
.
15. Secure the awning using three (3) 1/4 x 1 1/2 lag screws.
16. For patio awnings go to "Bottom Bracket Installation" on page 6.
