F
REEDOM W
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E
XTERNAL
M
OTOR
Installation
Manual
Carefree of Colorado
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4.
For motorized awnings only:
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Using the awning back plate, measure the location where the motor wires exit the awning case.
•
Transfer the measurement to the coach wall using the mounting plates as reference.
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 wires are accessible after routing.
This is a preliminary step, the wire and switch installation are completed after the
awning is secured.
•
Drill a 1/4" hole through the outer coach wall.
•
Route the motor wires through the hole while lifting the awning into position.
5.
Set the awning into the hooks of the mounting plates.
6.
Adjust the position of the awning horizontally as required.
7.
Attach the mounting plates to the awning case using the self-tapping #6 x 3/8
screws.
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For patio awnings go to "Bottom Bracket Installation" on page 6.
B
OTTOM
B
RACKET
I
NSTALLATION
The patio awning is equipped with vertical supports. These supports extend from the leading edge of the
awning to a bracket mounted on the wall or may be used in a carport position on the ground.
1.
Determine the location of the brackets:
•
Open the Awning approximately 6" or enough to see the support legs in the leading edge.
•
Mark the location of the pivot point of the legs.
•
At the marks made previously, measure down vertically and mark the location of the brackets. The ideal
location is 30" to 38" below the bottom of the awning. The brackets will work up to a maximum of 50 "
below the awning.
FIII018b
Bottom Bracket
#10 x 3/4
Flat Head Screws
or
Moly Rivets
Leg Pivot
O 5/32” Pilot Hole
Pivot
Pivot
30” - 38”
(optimum)
50”
(maximum)
Support Legs
Stored Inside Lead Rail
Wall Mount
Bottom Bracket for
Support Legs
1 3/8” x 2 1/8”
Figure 8. Wall Mounted Support Plate.
2.
Center the brackets on the location marks and using the bracket as a template, drill two (2) 5/32” pilot
holes.
3.
Attach the plate with two (2) #10 x 3/4 flat head screws.
