Carefree of Colorado
4
T
HE
A
UTO
-R
ETRACT
S
YSTEM
The auto-retract system may be selected as active or
off. The system is off when the power is shut off. To
turn on the system, press the power button ON then
press the Auto-Retract button ON. The LED indicator
will be on when the system is active.
The
Direct Response
system detects awning motion
caused by windy conditions. The motion sensor is
located in the lead rail. Sensitivity is set on the control
panel. You may have to experiment to find the best
setting for your preferences.
The system operates by gauging the vertical motion of
the awning’s leading edge. When persistent motion
exceeds the factory preset threshold value for 2
seconds or longer, the system will automatically
retracts the awning. The control panel provides 5
factory preset sensitivity values (threshold values).
Gust detection is incorporated into the software. When the motion value is suddenly
and sharply increased above a safe maximum value, then the 2 second persistence
measure is overridden and the awning closes immediately.
NOTE: If the Auto-Retract LEDs flash when pressed on, this indicates that
the motion sensor has be disengaged or otherwise disabled; the affected
awning is not protected by the auto-retract function. The awning must be
retracted using the command buttons. Immediately contact a Carefree
service center for service.
CAUTION
T
HE
C
AREFREE
D
IRECT
R
ESPONSE
S
YSTEM IS A PREMIERE ELECTRONIC AUTO
-
RETRACT
SYSTEM THAT PROVIDES PROTECTION AGAINST ADVERSE ELEMENTS
;
BUT NO AUTO
-
RETRACT SYSTEM IS A GUARANTEE AGAINST SEVERE OR DESTRUCTIVE WEATHER
;
THE
EFFECTS OF WIND AND RAIN ON AN AWNING ARE UNPREDICTABLE AND MAY CAUSE
SEVERE DAMAGE TO THE AWNING AND
/
OR VEHICLE
.
I
F WIND OR EXTENDED PERIODS OF
RAIN ARE EXPECTED
,
RETRACT THE AWNING
.
RTA036a
Auto-Retract
On/Off
High
Wind Speed
Low
Auto-Retract
On/Off
High
Wind Speed
Low
Manual
Compliments
of
Northwest
RV
Supply
Printed
From
http://www.nwrvsupply.com
