Carefree ASCENT, Installation Manual

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Mounting the Roller Tube Assembly
NOTICE
For the XL model this operation requires 3 people; one person for each end of the
assembly and one in the center.
Figure 16. Mounting the Roller Tube Assembly.
9. If not previously done, prepare the awning rail to accept the soft connect.
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Using a screwdriver slightly spread open one end of the awning rail.
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Clean and deburr the end of the rail.
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Spray inside the rail track with silicone lubricant.
10. On one end of the deflector, back out the end cap screws approximately one inch. It is not necessary
to remove the screws completely. Pull the end cap away from the deflector.
11. Lift the roller tube assembly up and slide the soft connect poly rod into the awning rail. Center the roller
tube over the deflector.
12. Roll up any slack material onto the roller tube.
13. 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 forward (away from coach).
14. Align the spindle of the roller tube then push the loose end cap onto the roller tube and against the
deflector. Tighten the screws.
15. (Detail B) Inside each end cap, screw in the #10 x 3/8 thread-cutter screw and fender washer as shown.
Torque screws 15-25 in-lbs.
CAUTION
The roller tube has two pre-wound springs. There is a spring locking pin on each
end of the roller tube assembly. When the pins are removed, the roller tube springs will quickly roll up
any slack material. Use care that hands and fingers are out of the way.
16. (Detail C) Remove the spring locking pin from each end of the roller
tube assembly.
17. Open and close the room to confirm that the fabric is rolling up straight
on the roller tube. If necessary, adjust the position of the canopy in the
awning rail until the fabric rolls up correctly.
18. Secure the fabric to the awning rail using two #6 x 3/8 screws through
the rail and fabric.
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Spindle Tab
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DETAIL
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DETAIL
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DETAIL
B
Tighten the 2
End Cap Screws
Slide End Cap In
After Inserting
Roller Tube
Roller Tube & Fabric
Deflector
Awning Rail
Spring Lock Pin
#10 Fender Washer
#10 x 3/8
Thread Cutting Screw
Torque: 15-25in-lbs.
Fabric
1"
#6 x 3/8
Screw
Polyrod
SOK3034a
Awning Rail
Figure 17. Fabric Attach.