Carefree of Colorado
Installation
Manual
F
REEDOM W
/
E
XTERNAL
M
OTOR
052978-041r1
7
S
WITCH
I
NSTALLATION
S
TANDARD
S
WITCH AND
W
IRING
1.
Determine the location of the switch.
•
There is approximately 8’ of wire from the point of entry.
•
Location should provide the operator a view of the awning during operation.
•
The switch requires a 2 3/4” x 2 3/4” area on the mounting surface and a minimum clearance depth
of 2 3/4” from the mounting surface.
2 3/4"
(typ.)
2 3/4"
(min.)
Locking
Tabs
Covered Terminals
on Bottom
O 2 1/4"
Wall
Front View of Switch Panel
Rear View of
Switch Panel
FIII007
Blue
Brown
Carefree of Colorado
12VDC
6
5B
4
3
2B
1
Figure 9. Switch Installation.
WARNING
T
ERMINALS
1
AND
4
ARE CAPPED WITH FULLY INSULATED CONNECTORS
.
T
HESE TERMINALS MUST REMAIN
CAPPED AT ALL TIMES
.
2.
Using a 2 1/4” hole saw, cut a hole through the mounting surface.
3.
Route the awning wires through the hole and terminate with spade connectors.
CAUTION
A
LWAYS DISCONNECT THE BATTERY AND ELECTRICAL SOURCES BEFORE WORKING WITH THE ELECTRICAL
WIRING
.
4. Run a 14 gauge wire (never use less than 16 gauge) from the power distribution panel (auxiliary
battery circuit) or equivalent. The circuit should be protected by a 15 amp fuse.
5.
Run a wire to system ground.
6.
Route the two new wires through the hole and terminate with spade connectors.
7.
Push the switch into the face plate until the tabs on the switch “click” into place behind the face plate.
Ensure that the switch and face plate are oriented as shown.
8.
Attach the four wires to the switch as shown.
9.
Restore vehicle power and test operation.
10. If the awning operates in a reverse to the switch plate markings:
•
Shut off power;
•
Reverse the red and black motor leads;
•
Restore power and test.
11. Push the wires and switch into the mounting hole and secure the plate using four (4) #6 x 1/2” screws.
