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Carefree of Colorado Service 

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052553-301r5 

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Item Part 

Number 

Description 

Notes 

R001564XXX-xxx Deflector 

Standard 

 

R001565XXX-xxx 

Deflector, Half 

XL Only 

 

R001555 

Spacer, Shoulder 

XL Only 

 

R001563 

Deflector Glide, 24" 

pkg of 1 

 

5a 

KY5551-A 

Bracket Kit, 2 Brackets, Deflector Mount 

White 

 

KY5561-A 

Bracket Kit, 2 Brackets, Deflector Mount 

Black 

5b 

KY5552-A 

Bracket Kit, 3 Brackets, Deflector Mount 

White 

 

KY5562-A 

Bracket Kit, 3 Brackets, Deflector Mount 

Black 

5c 

KY5553-A 

Bracket Kit, 5 Brackets, Deflector Mount 

White 

 

KY5563-A 

Bracket Kit, 5 Brackets, Deflector Mount 

Black 

5d 

R001711 

Mounting Shim, 7.5" x 1" x 3/16" (not shown) 

pkg of 1 

 

R001151XXX 

Cover, Mounting Bracket 

 

R001554WHT 

End Cap, LH 

White 

 

 

R001554BLK 

End Cap, LH 

Black 

 

R001556WHT 

End Cap, RH 

White 

 

 

R001556BLK 

End Cap, RH 

Black 

 

9a 

610701xxxX 

Awning Rail, Hooded, used w/ slat 

 

9b 

610700xxxXXX 

Awning Rail, Standard, used when slat not installed 

 

10 

R001248XXX-xxx Flex 

Connect 

 

11 

R001566XXX-xxx Weather 

Slat 

Standard  6,8 

12 

R001567XXX-xxx 

Weather Slat 

XL Only 

2,6,8 

13 

R001553WHT 

End Plate, Slat, LH 

White 

 

R001553BLK 

End Plate, Slat, LH 

Black 

14 

R001558WHT 

End Plate, Slat, RH 

White 

 

R001558BLK 

End Plate, Slat, RH 

Black 

15 

R001568-xxx Roller 

Tube Assy 

Standard 

16 

R001569-xxx 

Roller Tube Half, LH 

XL 

17 

R001572-xxx 

Roller Tube Half, RH 

XL 

17a 

R038303-008 Splice 

 

18 

R001559 

Spindle and Bearing Assy, LH 

Standard 

 

19 

R001877 

Spring Assy Kit 

XL Only 

20 

R001560 

Spring Assy, RH (identified with orange marking) 

 

21 

R041481-001 

Spring Sleeve, used with single slot roller tube 

 

22 

R001570XXX-xxx Cover 

Assy 

Standard 

 

23 

R001571XXX-xxx 

Cover Assy 

XL Only 

24 

R001562 

Cover Glide, 24" 

pkg of 2 

 

25 

 

Canopy Only 

Refer to Canopy Order Form 

 

26 

R012739-001 

Hardware Pack, Standard 

Not Shown 

 

 

R012749-001 

Hardware Pack, XL 

Not Shown 

 

Notes:  1.  XXX = Color; xxx = Length in inches 

2.  Ascent XL components (items 12, 23) are shipped in two pieces and must be assembled during 

installation. 

3.  Roller tube assy (item 15) is complete and includes roller tube, LH spindle assy (item 18) and pre-

wound RH spring assy (item 20). 

4.  XL LH roller tube assy (item 16) is complete and includes roller tube half, screws and pre-wound 

LH spring assy  

5.  XL RH roller tube assy (item 17) is complete and includes roller tube half, splice, screws and pre-

wound RH spring assy. 

6.  The slat option is offered for select OEM installations and is not available for aftermarket 

installations.  Includes items 10, 13, 14. 

7.  Bracket kits (items 5) are based on order length.  Item 5a used with awnings 112" or less; item 5b 

used with awnings 118" – 196"; item 5c used with XL awnings 202" and longer. 

8.  Slat (item 11, 12) comes with flex connect (item 10) and end plates (items 13, 14). 
9.  Spring assy kit (item 19) contains both the LH spring (marked white) and the RH spring (marked 

orange).  Both springs should be replaced to ensure that the springs are the same strength on both 
sides of the slideout cover. 

 

 

Summary of Contents for ASCENT

Page 1: ...T XL OEM ASCENT W SLAT OEM SS AND SC OEM Ascent w Slat Shown Deflector Can Be Mounted Directly Without Brackets Positive Positioning Aligns With Top Of Flange No Measuring Required Full Cover Hinged For Easy Access Weather Slat No Exposed Fabric when Room is Closed as001c An optional mounting bracket is available for curved flange applications or applications that the deflector cannot be mounted d...

Page 2: ...TY INFORMATION This is the safety alert symbol It is used to alert individuals to potential personal injury hazards Obey all safety messages that follow this symbol to avoid possible personal injury or death WARNING Indicates a hazardous situation which if not avoided could result in death or serious bodily injury CAUTION Indicates a hazardous situation which if not avoided may result in minor or ...

Page 3: ...e 4 Installing the Fabric and Roller Tube 5 Spring Roll Bar Replacement 6 Removing the Roller Tube Assembly 6 Replacing the Spring Assembly 7 Assembling the XL Roller Tube Assembly 9 Installing the Roller Tube Assembly 9 Standard Maintenance 10 Fabric Care 10 Mildew 10 Pooling 10 Hardware Maintenance 10 Part Number Listing 11 Part Number Serial Number Location 11 Illustrated Parts List 12 ...

Page 4: ...d widths Two springs for XL models COLOR Hardware White Black Fabric Woven Acrylic Polyweave and Vinyl refer to sales literature for available colors WEIGHT Standard Base Weight 42 Box Length 22 2 lbs for every 12 increase add 3 6 lbs XL Base Weight 197 Box Length 75 2 lbs for every 12 increase add 3 6 lbs Weight calculation is approximate Actual weight may vary based on type of canopy fabric and ...

Page 5: ... Detail A If necessary to remove the cover hold the cover perpendicular to the deflector then lift and unhook the cover from the back of the case To Install the Cover 5 Hold the cover perpendicular to the deflector lift and hook the cover onto the back of the case 6 Rotate the cover up and secure using two 2 8 x 1 1 2 socket head cap screws NOTE There will be a small gap between the cover and end ...

Page 6: ...through the LH bearing and spindle and taped in place before continuing 4 If installed on the slat assembly remove the lower screws that secure the fabric and slat It is not necessary to remove the upper screws On one end of the slat swivel the end plate out of the way to clear the lower slot of the slat 5 Detail B Inside the end caps remove the spindle tab retaining screws and washers There is on...

Page 7: ... fabric to extend past the roller tube 7 Lift the roller tube up and slide the fabric polyrod into the front slot of the slat or awning rail Center the fabric Trim any excess polycord that extends past the slat 8 Roll up any slack material onto the roller tube 9 Insert the roller tube into the fixed end cap Note the orientation of the spindle tabs at the ends of the roller tube these must point fo...

Page 8: ...n the room approximately 3 4 2 Open the front cover Refer to page 3 CAUTION The springs are wound and under tension The spring locking pins must be inserted before continuing otherwise the roller tube can spin out of control and cause personal injury and or property damage 3 Detail B On the right end of the roller tube insert a spring locking pin through the bearing and spindle it may be necessary...

Page 9: ...rn rapidly To avoid personal injury keep hands away from the spindle until the spring has unwound 1 2 Remove the spring locking pin and allow the spring to unwind 2 After the spring is unwound remove the 8 x 1 pan head square drive screw that attaches the spindle assembly to the roller tube and save 3 Remove the spring assembly from the roller tube and set aside 4 Insert the new spring assembly an...

Page 10: ... wind 7 After adding the required number of spring winds firmly hold the ratchet handle and roller tube and insert the spring locking pin The pin will only go in partially until the 3 8 drive is removed 8 Hold the pin in place and slowly release the ratchet handle When there is no pressure on the handle remove the square drive from the spindle Press the pin in as far as possible then place tape ov...

Page 11: ...ews are offset from the center of the polyrods Ensure that the polyrod is positioned in the large diameter of the fabric slot The screws thread into the extrusion and the top of the polyrod Tip Place a small wedge such as a small flat blade screwdriver between the top of the fabric and the slot to hold the polyrod down to start the screw in the correct position Use care to not damage the fabric 3 ...

Page 12: ...r dry only Never apply heat to the fabric Always allow the fabric to dry thoroughly before rolling up the canopy Mildew Mildew is a fungus growth that looks like dirt Vinyl coated polyester fabrics are mildew resistant because of a chemical biocide in the vinyl coating Under ordinary conditions mildew will not appear However in areas where high temperature and humidity are common mildew can be a p...

Page 13: ...olorado Service Manual ASCENT 052553 301r5 11 PART NUMBER LISTING PART NUMBER SERIAL NUMBER LOCATION Inside Front Cover Rear Side of Slat On Roller Tube as025 Carefree of Colorado Dt 1234 Sn 1234567890 Pn 123456789X ...

Page 14: ...2553 301r5 ILLUSTRATED PARTS LIST 13 11 9 14 20 8 19 18 7 15 4 22 5a 10 DETAIL A XL Deflector Assy DETAIL B XL Slat Assy OEM Only 23 DETAIL C XL Cover Assy DETAIL D XL Roll Bar Assy 25 6 23 1 3 2 2 12 10 as501 16 17 XL Only 9a 9b 5b 5c 6 6 17a 21 21 ...

Page 15: ...8 R001559 Spindle and Bearing Assy LH Standard 19 R001877 Spring Assy Kit XL Only 9 20 R001560 Spring Assy RH identified with orange marking 21 R041481 001 Spring Sleeve used with single slot roller tube 22 R001570XXX xxx Cover Assy Standard 23 R001571XXX xxx Cover Assy XL Only 2 24 R001562 Cover Glide 24 pkg of 2 25 Canopy Only Refer to Canopy Order Form 26 R012739 001 Hardware Pack Standard Not ...

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