Carefree of Colorado
4
S
YSTEMS WITH
O
PTIONAL
A
UTO
-R
ETRACT
The Optional Auto-Retract System is an exciting enhancement to basic awning
operation. When activated, the system will retract the awning automatically in windy
conditions. Sensitivity is set at the control panel. Two systems are available for the
Eclipse Patio Awning:
Direct Response
– The system uses a sensor in the motor head to detect awning
motion caused by windy conditions. 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 retract the
awning. The pushbutton controls allow the user to choose between 3 factory preset
sensitivity values (threshold values).
Gust detection is incorporated into the Direct Response 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.
CAUTION
T
HE
C
AREFREE
D
IRECT
R
ESPONSE
S
YSTEM AND
W
INDSMART AUTO
-
RETRACT SYSTEM ARE
PREMIERE ELECTRONIC AUTO
-
RETRACT SYSTEMS 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
.
D
ESCRIPTION OF
C
ONTROLS
AUTO
RETRACT
ON
POWER
ON
Carefree of Colorado
PATIO
MODE
RETRACT
EXTEND
OFF
HI
LOW
WIND SPEED
MED
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OFF
Hi
Low
WIND SPEED
Med
Auto
Retract
ON
Power
ON
Press to
Retract
Press to
Extend
Red Indicator Light
when system is ON
