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Manual Awnings - Start Here 

Start here for Carefree manual awnings and A&E awnings. 
1.  Extend the awning out according to the 

manufacturer's instructions.  Ensure that the 
open roller tube slot and slot access is down 
and accessible on the idler (LH) side of the 
awning. 

2.  If necessary, clean and deburr the slot and 

slot access. 

3. 

For awnings with a pull strap,

 slide the pull 

strap down to the opposite end of the roller 
tube. 

4. 

Unfold the front panels.  Remove the zipper inserts from the top of the panels. 

5. 

Slide the zipper insert into the open slot of the roller tube.  Ensure that the rings are 
facing out away from the vehicle as shown. 

6.  If the awning was over extended to access the slot, retract the awning to position 

the roller tube as shown in the note below. 

7. 

Go to “Hanging the Front Panels” on page 8. 

Motorized Awnings - Start Here 

1. 

Extend the awning out according to the manufacturer's instructions. 

For Travel'r awnings and Eclipse awnings without Auto Retract: 

 

Hold the 

EXTEND 

switch until the empty slot of the tube aligns with the slot on 

the back of the idler (LH) head. 

For Eclipse with Auto Retract: 

 

After extending the awning, press and release the retract button.  Stop the 
awning when the roller tube makes approximately 1/2 turn or less. 

 

Hold the 

EXTEND 

switch until the empty slot of the tube aligns with the slot on 

the back of the idler (LH) head. 

2.  Unfold the front panels.  Remove the 

zipper inserts from the top of the panels. 

3.  Slide the zipper inserts into the open slot 

of the roller tube.  Ensure that the rings 
are facing toward the vehicle as shown. 

4.  Using the retract switch, roll the awning 

up to position the roller tube as shown in 
the note below. 

5.  Go to “Hanging the Front Panels” on 

page 8. 

 

 

IMPORTANT NOTE:

  For the side panel rafter to align 

with roller tube, the roller tube must be oriented as 
shown with the canopy at top, the valance toward the 
front and the slot with the room panel toward the back. 

Empty Slot

Over Extend (Reverse Wrap)
Canopy on Tube.

(View Looking at Back

of Idler Head)

Zipper Insert

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Open Slot

Access

Zipper Insert

Canopy

Valance

Room Panel

To Vehicle

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Summary of Contents for Buena Vista+

Page 1: ...TABLE OF CONTENTS Introduction 2 First Time Preparation 4 Campout Rafter 4 Freedom Wall Mount Rafter 4 Freedom Roof Mount Rafter 5 Vertical Arm Rafter 5 Room Setup 6 The Front Panels 6 Installing the...

Page 2: ...sk of Fire Keep all sources of heat and flame away from the awning canopy Fabric is NOT fireproof WARNING Suffocation Hazard Never use any gas powered devices inside the room Gas powered devices consu...

Page 3: ...e Panel RH Side Panel Door Window Panel Extension Wall Seal Skirt Clip Storage Bag Rafters Rafter End Condition Kits Skirt Freedom RM Freedom WM Campout End Plugs bv013 Stakes OR Freedom Box Awnings a...

Page 4: ...nnel 2 Locate the Freedom Wall Mount case connector slide it over the small channel and plug Note the orientation as shown 3 Attach the connector using two 2 8 x 1 2 truss head screws through the conn...

Page 5: ...for the second rafter VERTICAL ARM RAFTER 1 Locate the 3 4 square plug and press fit into the small channel 2 Locate the vertical arm rail bracket and slide it over the small channel and plug Note the...

Page 6: ...AWNINGS 1 Extend the awning out according to the manufacturer s instructions If the awning has vertical support legs set the legs in the vertical carport position NOTE For the Freedom Wall Mount leav...

Page 7: ...gs and Eclipse awnings without Auto Retract Hold the EXTEND switch until the empty slot of the tube aligns with the slot on the back of the idler LH head For Eclipse with Auto Retract After extending...

Page 8: ...otrusion in the lead rail 4 For Vertical Arm awnings 4 1 Lift the rear end of the rafter and hook the bracket into the awning rail beneath the awning fabric 4 2 Lift the front of the rafter up Extend...

Page 9: ...out Vertical Arms Adjustment Lever Wrap Straps Around Rafter and Snap Closed Zip Side Front Panel Together Freedom WM is shown instructions are the same for all applications Fold Fabric Between Rafter...

Page 10: ...ING ALONG THE VEHICLE WALL 1 On the inside of the room fold the sidewall along the vehicle wall 2 Lift the seal assembly up and press into the corner of the folded fabric The velcro1 of the seal will...

Page 11: ...THE CORNERS On the inside of the room use the supplied cover patches to close the spaces above the zippers in the corners and above where the panels come together Place Stake Beneath Vehicle and Hook...

Page 12: ...webbing to avoid openings and obstacles on the vehicle wall d As an alternate method of attaching the clips Hold the clip in position and attach using one 1 10 x pan head screw Screws are furnished by...

Page 13: ...ots This creates a flap in the fabric 6 Slide the skirting over the step and tuck the flap behind the stair tread Attach the skirting to the skirt clips 7 After hanging the skirting fold any excess ma...

Page 14: ...anels 5 Remove and store the rafters 6 Slide the front panel sections out of the lead rail 7 Lay the panels out flat with the privacy panels down clear panels up Fold each of the panels using the meth...

Page 15: ...be needed every two to three years 2 When it is time for a thorough cleaning the fabric can be cleaned while still on the awning frame Use a soft brush and warm water with soap 3 When cleaning the fa...

Page 16: ...nty is limited to the repair or replacement at Carefree s option of any defective component with new or factory refurbished components OWNER MUST RETAIN THE ORIGINAL PROOF OF PURCHASE AND OR HAVE THE...

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